www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVIII #5 May 2008  

UK Supplement

COMICS

BATMAN

BATMAN LEGENDS #21
The conclusion of the epic resurrection saga sees a number of stunning revelations fall out of a pulse-racing battle in the mountain monastery of Nanda Parbat! Back in Gotham City, Batman finds that the spectre of Ra’s al Ghul still hangs heavy over his head. Plus, Scarface and the new Ventriloquist make their deadly return to Gotham City!
SC, 76pg, 170x258mm, FC £2.60

BATMAN LEGENDS #22
Robin goes off the deep end as the temptations of Ra’s al Ghul become too powerful to resist! Will Tim turn against his Bat-brothers in favour of bringing his family back to life? The third Batman has returned, and he’s taken over the GCPD headquarters. What terrible secret lurks behind the creation of the replacement Batmen? Plus, a manic magician is causing chaos in Gotham!
SC, 76pg, 170x258mm, FC £2.60

CINEBOOK

ALPHA: THE EXCHANGE TP UK
by Renard & Jigounov
Assia Donkova is a young Muscovite, idealistic and very attractive. As manager of an art gallery, she visits Paris museums and exhibitions in search of new Western talents. In front of a Monet work one day, she meets painter Julian Morgan. Very quickly the young woman falls under his spell, and they meet again. But is Julian only an aspiring painter? Why does he spy on Assia’s slightest moves? And what are the mysterious appointments Assia keeps? Russian mafia and powerful financial organizations are at the centre of a diabolical machination... one that could eventually present grave danger to the new global balance... (978-1-905460-59-5) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 96pg, FC £9.99

LARGO WINCH: TAKEOVER BID TP UK
by Jean Van Hamme & Philippe Francq
A veritable secret war for power takes place behind the scenes in big financial groups. One of the most common methods of attack is the takeover bid: A would-be buyer offers to acquire all available shares of a rival at a determined price in order to control it. The W group is attacked by FENICO, a business conglomerate. As if this weren’t enough, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service also takes on Largo Winch. Will he lose his entire fortune? This two-volume book includes “Business Blues.” (978-1-905460-58-8) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 96pg, FC £9.99

YOKO TSUNO: THE PREY AND THE GHOST TP UK
by Roger Leloup
While driving on a road in Scotland, Yoko barely manages to miss a girl who is absolutely hysterical and being followed by a pack of dogs... The girl, Cecilia, is an orphan who lives in a genuine Scottish castle. Yoko and her friends soon realize that oddities surround the girl. A mysterious castle, ghosts... A whiff of the supernatural floats around the Scotswoman… will she be the victim of an odious conspiracy? (978-1-905460-56-4) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 48pg, FC £5.99

INDIANA JONES

INDIANA JONES COMIC #3
Join the expedition into uncharted territory! Step into the ancient past, unravelling codes and fighting off dangerous forces as you go. Another bullwhipping, action-packed adventure for the fearless awaits!
SC, 52pg, 230x297mm, FC £2.60

INDIANA JONES COMIC #4
Back again with still more electrifying tales of adventure and mystery! Keep your eyes peeled for this issue’s mystery quest. Crack the codes and you could win… big!
SC, 52pg, 230x297mm, FC £2.60

MARVEL COMICS

Fresh from the House of Ideas, a new batch of books featuring some of the world's greatest super-heroes!

AVENGERS: THE SENTINELS STRIKE TP
The Avengers face the terrifying inhuman might of the robotic Sentinels. Can Earth’s mightiest heroes stop the Sentinels’ genocidal plan to eradicate every mutant in the world?! Plus, the Grim Reaper returns to exact his revenge on the team. Also includes guest appearances by Marvel’s merry mutant band, the world renowned X-Men and their arch-nemesis Magneto! Story and art by Chris Claremont, Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Rich Buckler, John Buscema, Jim Starlin & Dave Cockrum. Includes material reprinted from Avengers Vol. 1 #102-112. (9781905239917)
SC, FC £14.99

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN TRILOGY COLLECTION TP
The bite of an irradiated spider grants shy high school student Peter Parker amazing arachnid-like powers. When a burglar kills his beloved Uncle Ben, however, Peter learns a valuable lesson: that with great power comes great responsibility. Now Peter tries to balance high school, a job at the Daily Bugle, and his girlfriend Mary Jane Watson with his fledgling career as the misunderstood super-hero Spider-Man. Peter’s troubled teenage life encounters more problems as a new villain, the deranged Doctor Octopus arrives on the scene! Spider-Man also becomes the unwitting prey of Kraven the Hunter! Plus, Spidey’s deadliest enemy, the insane Green Goblin, returns to torment him, and the wall-crawler is framed for a crime spree he didn’t commit! Includes material reprinted from Double Trouble, Legacy, and Public Scrutiny. (9781905239924)
SC, FC £19.99

ULTIMATE X-MEN TRILOGY COLLECTION
They are children of the atom, mutants born with amazing powers that forever set them apart from the rest of humanity. Sworn to protect a world that hates and fears them — they are the X-Men. The X-Men’s world is about to be turned upside down, as Jean Grey struggles to control the burgeoning powers of the terrifying Phoenix. Plus, the war between man and mutant begins. Magneto, the Mutant Master of Magnetism, returns to wage war on humanity. However, the United States is no longer as defenceless as it once was. The super-human task force known as the Ultimates are the USA’s first line of defence against the mutant threat. But first they must ascertain whose side the X-Men are on. Meanwhile, Magneto’s plans for his final assault on humanity continue… Includes material reprinted from X-Men: Hellfire & Brimstone, Ultimate War, and Return of the King. (9781905239931)
SC £19.99

ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #32
76 pages! “The Other: Evolve or Die” continues! Revelations and resurrection! This is it, true believers! At last you’ll see what’s hidden within that bizarre cocoon. But the question is, what will emerge? Will it be Peter Parker, will it be a hideous spider-hybrid, or will it be the other? Also, the conclusion to Spider-Man: Blue! For weeks the wall-crawler has been stalked from the shadows as he has fought one after another of his regular rogues gallery! Now the mystery villain will be revealed! Plus, classic action as Mary Jane Watson reveals the secrets of her tragic past and the diabolical Hobgoblin strikes! Story and art by J. Michael Straczynski, Mike Deodato Jr., Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Tom DeFalco & Ron Frenz! Includes material reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man #527, Spider-Man: Blue #6, and Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #259!
Comic, 76pg £2.50

ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #33
76 pages! “The Other: Evolve or Die” continues! Spider-Man is back from the dead, and how! Well that’s what Iron Man and Mister Fantastic want to find out. However, there’s something very bizarre going on with Spidey’s ol’ husk of a body! Plus, the Spider-Man of 2099 returns in an awesome new adventure! When the girlfriend of Miguel O’Hara’s brother is abducted by a techno-Samurai, its time for Spider-Man to act! Also, classic action as the Hobgoblin targets Harry Osborn! Will Spidey be able to save his friend? What will be the consequences of this battle? Story and art by J. Michael Straczynski, Mike Wieringo, Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Tom DeFalco & Ron Frenz! Includes material reprinted from Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #4, Spider-Man 2099 #4, and Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #260!
Comic, 76pg £2.50

AVENGERS UNITED #95
76 pages! A collection of stories starring Earth’s mightiest heroes! Spider-Man gets a lesson in Avengers history, thanks to Doctor Strange! Hanry Gyrich saves the universe! The New Avengers battle Emperor None! Plus: the secret origins of the Young Avengers are revealed! Story and art by Allan Heinberg, Neal Adams, Michael Gaydos, Matt Yocum, Paul Neary, T Campbell & Denis Medri! Includes material reprinted from Giant-Size Avengers Special #1 and Young Avengers Special #1.
Comic, 76pg £2.50

ESSENTIAL X-MEN #167
76 pages! The deadly apocalypse returns with a message for mutantkind — follow him or die! Shock follows shock as an X-Man defects to the villain’s cause! Story and art by Peter Milligan & Salvador Larocca. Includes material reprinted from X-Men #183-185.
Comic, 76pg £2.50

FANTASTIC FOUR ADVENTURES #41
76 pages! The FF team up with Spider-Man as a strange new alien race invades Earth — and even the Impossible Man can’t stop them! Also: the Thing hosts the biggest superhero poker game in history! Plus: classic ‘60s action! The FF face defeat at the hands of the Frightful Four! Story and art by Jeff Parker, Mike Wieringo, Dan Slott, Kieron Dwyer, Stan Lee & Jack Kirby! Includes material reprinted from Spider-Man & Fantastic Four #1, The Thing #8, and Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) #38.
Comic, 76pg £2.50

MARVEL LEGENDS #21
76 pages! Captain America and Union Jack find themselves in a desperate battle against the Red Skull’s deadly warriors, the Master Race! Plus, after a brutal beating at the hands of Mallen, Iron Man must make a life or death decision! Also, immortal Asgard is united in grief. Odin, the All-Father is dead! However, this tragic event leaves the most dire of questions to be answered: who will ascend to the throne and what will Asgard’s enemies do now that the realm is vulnerable? Story and art by Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting, Warren Ellis, Adi Granov, Dan Jurgens & Stuart Immonen! Includes material reprinted from Captain America #19, Iron Man: Extremis #4, and The Mighty Thor (Vol. 2) #41!
Comic, 76pg £2.50

MIGHTY WORLD OF MARVEL #71
76 pages! London burns as superhuman terrorists attack! Britain’s greatest hero returns to meet the challenge — here comes Union Jack! Plus: She-Hulk defends Starfox in court — but is he really innocent? Also: outer space action as the Hulk battles the cyborg killes called Godseye! Story and art by Christos N. Gage, Mike Perkins, Dan Slott, Will Conrad, Daniel Way & Juan Santacruz! Includes material reprinted from Incredible Hulk #90-91, She-Hulk #6, and Union Jack #1.
Comic, 76pg £2.50

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN & X-MEN #83
The Clone Saga continues! Having defeated the Scorpion and discovered his own face beneath the mask, Spider-Man turns to the Fantastic Four for answers. However, this is just the beginning of the wall-crawler’s problems, as Mary Jane disappears and he encounters Spider-Woman! Plus, Bishop’s X-Men find themselves up to their necks in trouble as they discover who has been creating the mutant-hunting Sentinels — the fearsome Fenris twins! Story and art by Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley, Robert Kirkman & Yanick Paquette! Daniel Way, Steve Dillon, Christopher Priest & Paco Diaz! Includes material reprinted from Ultimate Spider-Man #98 & Ultimate X-Men #86! Comic, 52pg £1.99

WOLVERINE AND DEADPOOL #154
76 pages! Wolverine takes on the insane super-soldier called Nuke — but is he responsible for his creation? Don’t miss a brutal battle! Also: Loki has cursed Deadpool — with movie star good looks? Story and art by Daniel Way, Steve Dillon, Christopher Priest & Paco Diaz! Includes material reprinted from Wolverine: Origins #3-4, and Deadpool #38.
Comic, 76pg £2.50

SIMPSONS

BART SIMPSON COMICS #26
You’ll not be surprised to find the inhabitants of Springfield pigging out at the County Fair, but Ralph Wiggum takes acting like a swine to another level. Meanwhile, Bart finds out that Springfield is only big enough for one Bart Simpson in “Clone Alone,” and Maggie settles a score with Mr. Burns — again! (977147442200167)
Comic, 68pg, 297x230mm, FC £2.99

SIMPSONS COMICS #147
Pack your comic book passport as we take you around the world in 27 pages. Find out how monstrous manga can be, then laugh yourself incontinent for continental comics! (977136582907047)
Comic, 52pg, 230x297mm, FC £2.60

SIMPSONS COMICS #148
Mr. Burns seems unusually upbeat, and a quick stay in a health spa leaves the old man feeling years younger — or does it? Smithers senses something suspicious, when the Springfield slave driver decides to sell up everything! Get to the bottom of this miserly mystery in Part One of “A Brand New Burns!” (977136582907048)
Comic, 52pg, 230x297mm, FC £2.60

SIMPSONS TREASURE TROVE SUMMER SHINDIG
Like a caveman brought back to life, the earliest Simpsons stories walk the Earth once more. Simpsons Treasure Trove brings you the very best tales from Springfield. (977175470099732)
Comic, 68pg, 170x258mm, FC £2.60

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS #46
Ahoy there, fellow crustaceans! Are you ready for more adventures with your pal SpongeBob? Feel closer to Bikini Bottom than ever before with issue #46 of SpongeBob SquarePants!
(977174546601746)
Comic, 52pg, 230x297mm, FC £2.60

SUPERMAN

SUPERMAN LEGENDS #18
“Camelot Falls” continues, as Superman goes on the rampage! Who are Squad K — and what do they want with Superman? Plus, find out what happens in the climactic conclusion of Superman’s harrowing first encounter with Kryptonite! (977175356400218)
SC, 76pg, 170x258mm, FC £2.60

TRANSFORMERS

TRANSFORMERS #14
It’s the start of an epic new action-packed, high-octane adventure! Featuring astonishing new stories as well as the greatest reprints from all across the Transformers universe! (977175144000114)
SC, 52pg, 230x297mm, FC £2.60

VIZ

VIZ COMIC JULY 2008 #177
Go on, inject some juvenile humour into your life with the latest issue of Viz! It’ll leave you laughing like the village idiot! Over 25 years old and a British institution, Viz is better than ever! Inside each issue you’ll find unbelievable top tips, the famous letters page, Roger Mellie’s updated Profanisaurus page, poor quality jokes, and comic strips featuring all... well, some of your favourite characters. What more do you need?
SC, 208pg, b&w £2.80

MISCELLANEOUS

NAT TURNER HC
by Kyle Baker
The story of Nat Turner and his slave rebellion — which began on August 21, 1831 — is known among school children and adults. This graphic novel collects all four issues of Kyle Baker’s critically acclaimed mini series together for the first time in hardback, now coloured in sepia from the original digital files. It includes a scholarly introduction, as well as footnotes, a bibliography and historical supplementary material and documents. It will also feature new cover art. (9780810995352) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 208pg £12.99

TATE TO TATE: A WALK ALONG LONDON’S SOUTH BANK TP
Tate to Tate is a book like no other you’ve seen. A story and a guide combined, this is a wholly original piece of work that’s sure to appeal to Londoners of all ages, tourists, to anyone who wants an exceptional graphic book at a remarkably reasonable price. NOTE: This item may be available in High Street stores prior to comic shops. (9780224085151) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 192pg £10.99

ZOT! PB – THE COMPLETE BLACK & WHITE STORIES 1987-91
by Scott McCloud
Greatly influenced by the work of Astro Boy creator and “God of Manga” Osamu Tezuka, McLoud created Zot! more than two decades ago at the tender age of 23, making it the first manga-inspired American comics ever. Zachary T. Paleozogt, popularly known as Zot, is a blond haired, blue eyed teenage hero from an alternate Earth. This alternate reality is a retro-futuristic technological utopia where flying cars, robots and interplanetary travel are common and nearly all of its inhabitants benefit from peace, prosperity and a marked lack of conventional social ills. Jaunting back and forth between the two worlds seems exciting for Zot at first, but there are subtle differences in the essential nature of the two planets that take some getting used to. On Zot’s world, events naturally favor the “good guys” in any conflict, while on Earth, Zot is a less successful hero, reflecting the fact that our world clearly does not conform to the same rules as his. Nevertheless, Zot eagerly takes on Earth’s challenges with the most amusing outcomes. The series is particularly notable for its imagery which is reminiscent of the Golden Age of Science Fiction, its energetic visual design and its meta-fictional underpinning. This newly revised cult classic is not to be missed! (9780061537271) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 152x229mm, 576pg £14.99

MAGAZINES

BIZARRE

BIZARRE – #139 AUGUST 2008
Dr. Wiseman, the man searching for the world’s funniest joke, says: “Bizarre is a great magazine. It’s creative and open-minded… I like to know what has caught the public’s imagination.” Now the latest issue of Bizarre will tell you what has, as it provides you with a glimpse into a world where an obsession with Fred West is not necessarily a bad thing. It’s packed with hard-hitting reportage, features, unbelievable photos, features on life in the extreme, plus back-alley babes and gorgeous Goths in the “Bizarre Beauties” section! Get your copy now!
Magazine £3.80

CSI

CSI MAGAZINE #5
In this 100 page special, catch the exclusive David Caruso interview and find out what makes Horatio tick! Plus, Adam Rodriguez, Jonathan Togo and Eva LaRue talk all things CSI. Featuring all the latest news and more in the ultimate guide to this smash hit television show. (977175591700405)
Magazine, 100pg, FC £4.99

DC COMICS

DC COMICS SUPER HERO COLLECTION #9-11
Meet the greatest heroes and villains of the DC Universe! Fully authorised figurines with a fact-filled magazine make this series a must-have for comic fans everywhere. Handcrafted and painted, each figurine presents the ultimate representation of DC’s classic characters. Each magazine accompanying the figurine provides detailed history and background on the featured characters – including a look at the character’s classic stories. Each magazine is filled with stunning artwork pulled straight from the very best DC comics.
#9 CATWOMAN—Magazine £6.99
#10 RAS AL GHUL—Magazine £6.99
#11 LEX LUTHOR—Magazine £6.99

DC COMICS SUPER HERO COLLECTION: DOOMSDAY SPECIAL
The evil Kryptonian Doomsday gets his special edition! This 20-page magazine dedicated to Superman’s psychotic countryman features a hand-sculpted lead figure with exclusive slipcase and an iconic double sided poster. (978-1-85875-145-0)
Magazine £12.99

DOCTOR WHO

DOCTOR WHO ADVENTURES #71-75
Doctor Who Adventures is a fantastic fortnightly magazine for young kids who love Doctor Who. The magazine will immerse you into the Doctor’s world, taking you on an adventure into time and space. Full of monsters and creatures, action, excitement, adventure and humour, it is a must-have for young fans of the successful and acclaimed TV series.
Magazine £2.10 Ea.

DOCTOR WHO: BATTLES IN TIME MAGAZINE #48-49
In every issue of this fantastic magazine you’ll come face to face with the scariest Doctor Who monsters, take your card battles to the next level, and test your wits with fantastic games and puzzles. Plus, learn tactics for building killer decks and find out all about the rares, super-rares, and ultra-rares in the collection! A must-have read for every Doctor Who and gaming fan!
Magazine £2.50 Ea.

HEROES

HEROES MAGAZINE #5
In an electric shocker, read what Kristen Bell has to say! Featuring exclusive interviews with the stars of the hit show, an in-depth chat with Greg Grunberg, and your top ten Heroes moments so far! (977175548000305)
Magazine, 68pg, FC £3.75

LOST

LOST MAGAZINE #17
This is your ultimate guide to everything Lost! Go behind-the-scenes of the hit show, catch up on all the new and exclusive chats with the cast and crew, and much more! (977174781601817)
Magazine, 68pg, FC £3.75

MARVEL COMICS

THE CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION #74-76
Your friendly neighbourhood Classic Marvel Figurine Collection keeps on coming! Fully authorised figurines with an amazing magazine make this a series in a super-league of its own! Meet the greatest heroes and villains of all time. Handcrafted and painted, each figurine is based on an original piece of Marvel artwork, officially approved by Marvel. Each magazine accompanying the figurines gives you a detailed history and background on the featured characters — including exclusive images and interviews. Issues #74-76 of this fantastic magazine are scheduled to include figurines of Havok, Falcon, and Ms. Marvel, respectively.
#74 HAVOK—Magazine, FC £5.99
#75 FALCON—Magazine, FC £5.99
#76 MS. MARVEL—Magazine, FC £5.99

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A THE CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION GALACTUS SPECIAL
Offered again here, we have the biggest, baddest figure to come out of Eaglemoss’s smash hit Classic Marvel Figurine Collection, the one and only devourer of worlds, Galactus! The figure comes with a 20-page magazine and large poster. (978-1-85875-142-9)
Magazine, 20pg, FC £18.99

O/A THE CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION #15, #46 & #60
Some blasts from Classic Marvel Figurine Collection past are here for your perusal. No less than the mighty Thor graces Issue #15, though #46’s Captain Marvel is not likely to be outdone, being a Previews Exclusive. Finally, a devious, shape-shifting Super Skrull headlines #60. If you missed them the first time around, take advantage of the rare second chance being offered here to obtain these stunning collectibles.
#15 THOR—Magazine, FC £5.99
#46 CAPTAIN MARVEL PX EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, FC £5.99
#60 SUPER SKRULL—Magazine, FC £5.99

NEO

NEO #48
NEO is a UK-based explosion of super cool Asian entertainment, covering everything from the latest Hong Kong action flicks to hit the cinema to detailed background guides, to new anime, and even to serialisations of hot manga titles. In every issue of this magazine, you’ll find features, previews, reviews, and guides for the latest anime, manga, Asian movies and games, all written by a team of expert journalists from the UK, US, and Japan. If you’re otaku, you cannot afford to miss out on this magazine!
SC, 100pg, FC £3.99

SMALLVILLE

SMALLVILLE MAGAZINE #23
In the latest issue, meet the women of Smallville! Find out what the future holds for Clark and Lana: will they be together forever? Discover the history of Warrior Angel, meet the man who makes Clark super, and all the visual effects secrets are revealed!
SC, 68pg, FC £3.75

STARGATE

STARGATE MAGAZINE #23
Catch up on all the news with the latest issue of Stargate Magazine. Featuring exclusive interviews with the cast and crew and behind-the-scenes specials, this is your ultimate guide to everything Stargate!
Magazine, 297x215mm, FC £3.75

STAR TREK

STAR TREK MAGAZINE #139
Find out all the latest on Star Trek movie news in this issue of Star Trek Magazine! Plus, go behind the scenes on the Star Trek tour, read the on set movie cast interviews, and much more! (977135738805939)
Magazine, 68pg, FC £3.75

TORCHWOOD

TORCHWOOD #7
Get the exclusive lowdown on the show with Torchwood Magazine! Featuring all the latest news and gossip, exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, and a Torchwood comic strip, this issue is not to be missed!
Magazine, 297x215mm, FC £3.75

BOOKS

BERNICE SUMMERFIELD

BERNICE SUMMERFIELD: 9.1 BEYOND THE SEA CD
A new adventure in the 27th century for Bernice Summerfield! A new phase in the never-dull life of Bernice Summerfield opens as she arrives on the human colony world of Maximediras, with her son Peter in tow, to begin work on a much-needed freelance assignment. Relics from a hitherto unknown civilisation have been discovered on the sea bed and Bernice has been hired by the planet’s tourist board to travel out on one of their cruises and undertake a survey. Bernice is suspicious of her employer’s motives from the start, but becomes more uneasy as time goes on. Is she being taken advantage of? Is her reputation starting to cause trouble for her? More seriously, she starts to realise that she’s traveling on a cruise ship with an unusually high suicide rate. What is causing this? Or who? (9781844353262) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £10.99

BERNICE SUMMERFIELD: 9.2 THE ADOLESCENCE OF TIME CD
A new adventure in the 27th Century for Bernice Summerfield! Earth is still suffering the after-effects of the asteroid (or something) which collided with the planet many years ago: the dust cloud which blots out the sun shows no sign of settling and the dinosaurs are doomed. Above the cloud, colonies of winged reptiles — more intelligent than any we know of — are fighting to survive. A strange creature calling itself Summerfield appears in their midst: is it destined to save them? (9781844353279) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £10.99

COMICS

THE BATMAN ENCYCLOPEDIA HC
by Robert Greenberger
This, the first comprehensive encyclopedia on Batman since 1976, written by former DC Comics Editor Robert Greenberger, details the complete history of the Dark Knight, including his origins! This up-to-the-minute, essential reference guide also includes comprehensive biographies of every character and key locations in the Batman universe from Apokolips to Zatanna, the Justice League of America, and much more, and is fully illustrated with black-and-white images and two sixteen-page colour sections! (9781845769574) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 168pg £12.99

WONDER WOMEN OF AMERICA PB
by Ruth Wiggins & Russell Waterman
Every July, San Diego, California plays host to one of the world’s biggest multi-genre fan conventions. Thousands of enthusiasts into comic books, science fiction, fantasy, animation and video games travel from all over America to celebrate their passion. Many dress up for the occasion. This is a celebration of the women who come dressed in costume. They come from all walks of life, in all ages, shapes and sizes. Colourful, sexy, glamorous, geeky and proud! These are the Wonder Women of America. (9780955219030) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 192pg, £14.99

DOCTOR WHO

DOCTOR WHO: 8TH DOCTOR 2.6 THE ZYGON WHO FELL TO EARTH CD
A new adventure in time and space for the eighth Doctor and his companion, Lucie. There are no monsters this time… are there? Ten years later and Aunty Pat is in her prime. She’s snagged herself an ex rock star at the Kendal Folk Festival and now, in the brave new world of the early 1980s they manage together a snazzy hotel on the poetic shore of Lake Grasmere. However, still waters run deep, and friends from the past are returning, intent on milking the old cash cow… Starring Paul McGann and Sheridan Smith. Guest starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, Malcolm Stoddard and Steven Pacey, with Lynsey Hardwick as Pat. (9781844353095) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £10.99

DOCTOR WHO: 8TH DOCTOR 2.7 SISTERS OF THE FLAME CD
The richest man in the galaxy has just bought a backwards planet with no obvious mineral wealth in the outer reaches of the universe. An obscure mystical sect has been revived after centuries of neglect. A new race of aliens are hunting for prey. Why? As the Doctor and Lucie attempt to discover the answer, it becomes clear that someone is attempting to resurrect the past — and they need a Time Lord to help them achieve it. Starring Paul McGann and Sheridan Smith. Guest starring Alexander Siddig, Kenneth Colley and Samuel West. With Nickolas Grace as Straxus. (9781844353101) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £10.99

DOCTOR WHO: 109 THE DEATH COLLECTORS - CD
A new adventure in time and space for the seventh Doctor (Sylvester McCoy). A virulent disease that killed millions. A missing scientist. An ancient race of salvagers who collect and preserve the dead. The quarantined planet Antikon connects them all. When the Doctor arrives on a sky station above Antikon, a single accident has already set in motion a chain of events that will mean the death of every living thing. And the only way he can stop it is to die. Again. (9781844353187) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £14.99

DOCTOR WHO: 110 THE BOY THAT TIME FORGOT - CD
A new adventure in time and space for the fifth Doctor and his companion, Nyssa, starring Peter Davison and Sarah Sutton. In a weird jungle valley, the Victorian explorer Rupert Von Thal saves Bloomsbury novelist Beatrice Mapp from a ghastly death in the grip of a monstrous mantis. But this is no Lost World of the dinosaurs. According to their travelling companions, the Doctor and Nyssa, all four have been transported back to a primitive Earth that should never have existed! Further down the valley is the vast city where the scorpions live. Walking, talking, intelligent scorpions, ruled over by their cruel and sinister master. The Doctor and Nyssa are being drawn ever tighter into the clutches of… the boy that time forgot. (9781844353194) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £14.99

DOCTOR WHO COMPANION CHRONICLES 3.1 HERE THERE BE MONSTERS CD
A new adventure with the first Doctor as told by his granddaughter, Susan (Carol Ann Ford). The distant future. The TARDIS, with the Doctor, Susan, Ian and Barbara abroad, is drawn out of the Vortex and lands aboard the Earth Benchmarking Vessel Nevermore, where Captain Rostrum is navigating by punching holes in the very fabric of space. The Doctor is appalled by this act of vandalism, and fearful that it could unleash monsters from the dark dimensions. As the benchmarking holes begin to fray, the fate of the universe is at stake. And while the Doctor contemplates a terrible sacrifice, Susan befriends the Nevermore’s First Mate — someone she’ll remember for the rest of her life… (9781844353507) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £8.99

DOCTOR WHO SHORT TRIPS - TRANSMISSIONS HC
by Graeme Burk, Ian Mond, Andy Lane, Mags L. Halliday, Lou Anders, Richard Wright, James Milton, Dan Abnett, Pete Kempshall, Dale Smith, George Mann, Kelly Hale, Mark Stevens, Steve Lyons, Dave Hoskin, James Moran & Richard Salter
An anthology of brand new Doctor Who short stories. If you lost the ability to communicate, what would your life be like? Messages, and the media we use to convey them, surround us every minute of every day. Some are meant for us alone, while others are intended to reach the widest possible audience. Some transmissions are intercepted by unintended recipients and never reach their destination. Others get corrupted along the way. The Doctor knows how important it is to be understood. Whether he is striving to cure a disease that turns words into gibberish, responding to an SOS from the end of time, or unravelling secret messages encoded into the genetic sequences that make up life itself, this is one Time Lord who always knows how to make himself heard. Listen up. Get the message. Keep this frequency clear. (9781844352715) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 217x142mm, 290pg £14.99

FILM & TV

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT (MOVIE NOVELISATION) PB
by Denny O’Neill
This official novelisation is essential reading for fans wanting the full story of the extraordinary new summer 2008 Batman film starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight, and is written by acclaimed comic book writer and editor Denny O’Neill (Batman; Green Arrow/Green Lantern). Batman continues to fight crime on the dark streets of Gotham City, but when a crazed psychopath unleashes a fresh reign of chaos, it seems Batman has met his match in the ultimate crime lord, The Joker! (9781848560420) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 175x106mm, 400pg £6.99

BATMAN: THE ART OF THE DARK KNIGHT HC
From the creative team of the blockbuster film Batman Begins follows the sequel, The Dark Knight, certain to be a surefire hit. Picking up where Batman Begins rebooted the Batman origin story, The Dark Knight follows Batman, battling city corruption and his arch-nemesis The Joker. The Art of The Dark Knight book is the ultimate companion book to the movie, showcasing production ephemera including: storyboard art, character sketches, original script, and still photos for the movie. The Dark Knight will also contain observations and insights of the film by producers and actors including Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, and Michael Caine, and various other film crew… (9780789318121) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 216x279mm, 256pg £20.00

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT (NOVELISATION) PB
Batman: Gotham Knight is a fresh and exciting new entry into the Batman mythos, set in between the smash hit Batman Begins and The Dark Knight movies, and spinning out of 40 years of history in animation, including the legendary Batman: The Animated Series. This is the official novelisation of the six interlocking stories that reveal Bruce Wayne’s journey to the Dark Knight, drawn from the minds of a cross-section of distinguished creators, award-winning producers, and acclaimed writers, including David S. Goyer (Batman Begins) and award-winning comics writers Greg Rucka and Brian Azzarello! (9781848560437) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 175x106mm, 288pg £6.99

THE ART OF KUNG FU PANDA HC
In the year of the world’s biggest media event, the Beijing Olympics 2008, DreamWorks Animation bring you Kung Fu Panda: a film about Po, the most enthusiastic yet clumsy fan of Kung Fu! Joining Jack Black as Po the Panda is an all-star voice cast including Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie, and Dustin Hoffman! Animation lovers can delve into the creation of the film’s unique look with this gorgeous hardcover complete with an introduction by Jack Black, fold out spreads, more than 200 images of concept art, including sketches, digital paintings and clay models, and cast and crew interviews! (9781845769260) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 255x280mm, 168pg £24.99

SUPERNATURAL: BONE KEY PB
Twenty-three years ago, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force. Since then, they have grown up learning how to hunt the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners of America. Join Sam and Dean on an all-new monster hunt in this unseen, original Supernatural adventure from the hit ITV series, now into its third season on UK TV! The brothers are on a particularly unusual hunt in Key West, where the coastal town’s many ghosts seem to have gone into overdrive. Soon after the brothers meet the irascible shade of Ernest Hemingway, they discover a demon couple that escaped from the Devil’s Gate are supercharging the local spooks. But things go from bad to worse when the spirit of a long-extinct Native American tribe decides to take its revenge on the “settlers!” (9781845769475) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 208pg £6.99

SUPERNATURAL: NEVERMORE PB
Join Sam and Dean on an all-new monster hunt in this original, unseen Supernatural adventure from the hit ITV2 series, now in its third season on UK TV! When the brothers hit New York to check out a haunted house, they make a more grisly and suspicious discovery — and are soon caught up in a series of killings based on the stories of Edgar Allan Poe that are occurring near the author’s old house. Now the brothers must rewrite the ending of one of Poe’s chilling tales or fall victim to a deadly serial killer! (9781845769451) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 336pg £6.99

SUPERNATURAL: WITCH’S CANYON PB
Sam and Dean are on a road trip around the Grand Canyon — to a stretch of deserted ranchland where mysterious murder sprees occur every forty years. But a new mega-mall is about to open and the brothers must defeat vindictive ghosts and animal spirits if they want to stop hordes of shoppers and locals from becoming the next victims… (9781845769468) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 368pg £6.99

X-FILES 2 MOVIE NOVELISATION PB
by Max Allan Collins
Fox Mulder and Dana Scully are back! David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprise their iconic roles as the ultimate investigative team in the brand new X-Files movie, directed and co-written by X-Files creator Chris Carter and released on 1 August 2008. Mulder and Scully unite once again to explore the paranormal and explain the unexplainable in a gripping stand-alone story and supernatural thriller set after the end of the original series, that promises to takes their complicated relationship in new directions. This time they are joined by new characters played by Amanda Peet (Studio 60) and Billy Connolly. The official novelisation provides fans with the full story of this much-anticipated movie. (9781848560666) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 384pg £6.99

SAPPHIRE AND STEEL

SAPPHIRE AND STEEL: 3.4 THE WALL OF DARKNESS CD
A new mystery to solve for time detectives Sapphire and Steel. “All irregularities will be handled by the forces controlling each dimension. Transuranic, heavy elements may not be used where there is life. Medium atomic weights are available: Gold, Lead, Copper, Jet, Diamond, Radium, Sapphire, Silver and Steel. Sapphire and Steel have been assigned.” An abandoned shopping centre in the middle of the night. Is the journey at an end? (9781844353392) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £14.99

STARGATE SG-1

STARGATE SG-1: 1.3 SHELL GAME CD
Read by Claudia Black & Michael Shanks
A new Stargate SG-1 adventure as told by Vala Mal Doran. Vala Mal Doran finds herself in a particularly sticky situation when an old foe catches up with her and she is accused of murder. With only Daniel Jackson able to fight her corner, Vala may have to do something that’s really not her style — tell the truth. (9781844353460) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £9.99

STARGATE SG-1: 1.4 PERCHANCE TO DREAM CD
Read by Paul McGillion
Fourth in a new series of original, partially-dramatised stories based on Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis, read by members of the original cast. Paul McGillion recreates his role of Doctor Carson Beckett from Stargate Atlantis. A dramatic reading with dramatized sequences. An all new story with specially composed music and cinematic sound design. In this story, Beckett struggles to save Atlantis from a mysterious invisible entity. (9781844353477) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £9.99

CALENDARS

TASCHEN
It’s calendar time, and Taschen’s contributions are exactly what you need. Available as a tear-off calendar (an indispensable day-to-day desktop accessory) or a wall calendar (elegantly featuring 12 big and beautiful images). Choose from Big Breasts, Gil Elvgren Pin Ups, and Pierre & Gilles. (CAUT: 0-0-4)


BIG BREASTS 2009 CALENDARS
WALL (9783836506298)—Calendar £9.99
TEAR OFF (9783836506304)—Calendar £9.99

PIN UPS: GIL ELVGREN 2009 CALENDARS
WALL (9783836505710)—Calendar £9.99
TEAR OFF (9783836505901)—Calendar £9.99

PIERRE & GILLES 2009 CALENDARS
WALL (9783836506212)—Calendar £9.99
TEAR OFF (9783836506229)—Calendar £9.99

TOYS


MOVIES

ALIEN NOSTROMO CREW 12-INCH FIGURES
It’s Captain Dallas and Officer Kane from the Nostromo Crew! Fewer sights have been more frightening on film than when these guys investigated alien eggs, and what occurred as a result of doing so. These 12” figures are loaded down with all the gear and accessories needed to conduct their space business. They even feature light-up functions in their helmets and back sacks! Rendered with incredible likenesses, clothed in a PVC spacesuit, and featuring over 20 points of articulation, these figures are simply not to be missed. (CAUT: 0-0-3)
ALIEN CAPTAIN DALLAS (SS6384)—Figure SRP: £139.99
ALIEN EXECUTIVE OFFICER KANE (SS6385)—Figure SRP: £139.99

INDIANA JONES: RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK 12-INCH FIGURE
Presenting the good Doctor Jones as he was seen in his first film, Raiders of the Lost Ark. With an authentic likeness of Harrison Ford and over 30 points of articulation, this figure comes equipped with everything you need to find the Ark of the Covenant, including two bullwhips, a hat (with fabric lining!), a high-powered pistol, two sets of interchangeable hands, and tons more. (SS3905) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Figure SRP: £69.99

LORD OF THE RINGS: GANDALF THE GREY 12-INCH FIGURE
The ancient and powerful wizard, Gandalf the Grey, mentor to Frodo Baggins and the rest of the Fellowship, is here to impart wisdom to your toy shelf. Looking to every last detail exactly as he did in the Lord of the Rings films, this figure is not to be taken lightly. He even packs a Glamdring sword and scabbard, as if he’d ever need more than his Staff. (SS9221) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Figure SRP: £69.99

MUSIC

BON JOVI FIGURE 2-PACK
With over 100 million albums sold, Bon Jovi are one of the most commercially successful bands of all time, and easily one of New Jersey’s better contributions to the world. The prinicipal songwriters from the group, Jon Bon Jovi and guitarist Richie Sambora are featured here in a very cool two-pack. Clearly locked into the pensive moment that is “Wanted Dead or Alive,” Sambora digs into his double-necked guitar as Jon shares his tale of walking the streets with nothing but his guitar for protection. These two are just what your action figure band need to take them from the doghouse to the penthouse. (CAUT: 0-0-3)
Figures SRP: £17.99

STAR TREK

STAR TREK ENTERPRISE D ALL GOOD THINGS VARIANT
Under the command of Admiral William Riker, this future version of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC 1701-D existed only in the alternate timeline created in the historic series finale, “All Good Things…” Able to reach Warp 13 thanks to its triple-nacelle design, this exclusive version proves the U.S.S. Enterprise has still got what it takes — even 25 years later! Featuring sound and light effects taken directly from the critically-acclaimed episode, this 16” ship also includes a deluxe display stand and interchangeable panels. This variant edition features an exclusive phrase! (CAUT: 0-0-3)
Ship SRP: £34.99

STAR WARS

STAR WARS OBI-WAN KENOBI: GENERAL - CLONE WARS 12-INCH FIGURE
Obi-Wan Kenobi is captured here as he was seen in the Clone Wars television series. In a melange of armor and cloak, armed with his trusty lightsaber, there’s nothing the wise Jedi can’t handle. The figure features over 30 points of articulation and an authentic likeness of Ewan MacGregor. (SS2175) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Figure SRP: £69.99

MODELS

STAR WARS

STAR WARS ANAKIN SKYWALKER ¼ SCALE FIGURE
The Anakin Skywalker Premium Format figure is a stunning 1:4 scale museum quality piece. The body and base of the figure is cast in high-quality, heavyweight polystone, hand-finished and hand-painted, dressed in an expertly tailored scale reproduction of the costume. The figure features an electronic light-up lightsaber effect, glowing bright blue, and each base is individually hand-numbered. This is Anakin Skywalker captured at a crossroads, torn between remaining in the Jedi order or turning toward the Dark Side. This figure is an amazing addition to any Star Wars collection! (SS7202) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Figure SRP: £260.00

COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES

DOCTOR WHO

DOCTOR WHO DALEK LENTICULAR ALARM CLOCK
Up all night watching Doctor Who DVD box sets? Then you’ll need a reliable alarm clock to get you up for work on time, burning the candle at both ends as you seem to enjoy doing. This alarm features a dual lenticular image of the Daleks. I don’t foresee a day in which a cooler clock is introduced to the world, so place your order before these are lost to the mists of time immemorial. (DR63) (CAUT: 0-0-3)
Clock SRP: £14.99

DOCTOR WHO LENTICULAR WALL CLOCK
So if the last clock was the coolest, what does that make this one? Give me a second and I’ll tell you. You can’t very well mount an alarm clock on the wall. Well I suppose you could, but it would look strange and you’d have to remove and replace it on a daily basis to adjust the alarm time. With both Dalek and Cyberman images featured on the face of this clock, every moment spent checking the time is flush with excitement. (DR61) (CAUT: 0-0-3)
Clock SRP: £14.99

DOCTOR WHO DALEK VOICE CHANGE KEYCHAIN
Let’s face facts: you have a whiny voice. No one is moved by you in the least. In fact, it’s a little comical when you get upset, hearing what are intended to be strong feelings lost in such fey intonations. Why not take a step toward some personal legitimacy and record/playback your voice as a Dalek? This is more how you’re supposed to sound. If the thought of getting an ounce of dignity in your life overwhelms you to where you’re speechless, there are even three pre-recorded Dalek phrases you can use, as you begin the transformation into somebody we can take seriously for once. (DR70) (CAUT: 0-0-3)
Keychain SRP: £7.99

DOCTOR WHO JUDOON SCANNER TORCH
Fumble in the dark no more, for the Judoon Scanner Torch is here to light your way! Looking like an exact miniature of the real thing, this torch is just what you need to successfully navigate the night. (DR69) (CAUT: 0-0-3)
Torch SRP: £7.99

DOCTOR WHO SONIC SCREWDRIVER LED TORCH
Judoon Scanner not your cup of tea? Perhaps the Sonic Screwdriver LED Torch will do the trick. (DR65) (CAUT: 0-0-3)
Torch SRP: £6.50

DOCTOR WHO TARDIS USB MINI COOLER
Feel the need to keep a frosty beverage near your computer? You’re a brave one. Do you also love Doctor Who? Interesting… well you’ve come to the right place. This miniature TARDIS plugs right into an open USB port and will keep your can cool while you illegally download music. (DR66) (CAUT: 0-0-3)
Mini Cooler SRP: £19.99

MAGNETS
These fantastic magnets feature some of the most iconic Marvel Comics covers from the glorious Silver Age of comics, and will brighten up the dullest of refrigerators. Each magnet measures 6.5cm x 9cm. (CAUT: 0-0-0)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #40
Magnet SRP: £2.99

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #56
(MMM650)
Magnet SRP: £2.99

SILVER SURFER #17
(MMM656)
Magnet SRP: £2.99

TALES OF SUSPENSE #59
Magnet SRP: £2.99

THOR #120
(MMM655)
Magnet SRP: £2.99

UNCANNY X-MEN #126
(MMM659)
Magnet SRP: £2.99

STAR WARS

STAR WARS LIGHTSABER TORCH
This handy torch is in the form of a lightsaber handle. Press the button to illuminate and hear lightsaber sound effects. (STAR25) (CAUT: 0-0-3)
Torch SRP: £8.99

STAR WARS LIGHTSABER TORCH KEYCHAIN
You read that correctly. A lightsaber torch on a keychain. What more needs to be said? (STAR23) (CAUT: 0-0-3)
Keychain SRP: £6.50

STAR WARS R2D2 USB CAN COOLER
He’s always helping Luke, Leia, and C-3PO out, why not you? Stick a can in R2’s belly and he’ll keep it cool for you. It’s about time this one sided relationship started doing something for you. (STAR17) (CAUT: 0-0-3)
Mini Cooler SRP: £19.99

STAR WARS R2D2 USB HUB
Your drink’s cool then? Good. Now check out this 4-port hub. When you plug in a peripheral, R2-D2’s head spins and he speaks! (STAR12) (CAUT: 0-0-3)
USB Hub SRP: £19.99

STAR WARS SPINNERZ
Attach one of these to your mobile phone and the helmet spins when you make or receive calls. (CAUT: 0-0-3)
DARTH VADER (STAR10)—Torch SRP: £4.99
STORMTROOPER (STAR11)—Torch SRP: £4.99

STAR WARS TIE FIGHTER WEB CAM
This TIE Fighter looks good enough to stand on its own as a collectible, but with the added bonus of it being a web cam (with microphone), it’s simply a must-have. Just connect this device to your PC through a USB port, and you’re ready to start filming. (STAR15) (CAUT: 0-0-3)
Web Cam SRP: £27.99