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

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with A)

AAM MARKOSIA

N-GUARD #1
by Phillip Jackson & Mickey Clausen
While on a fieldtrip to the legendary Stones of Nature, Boon, Kat Nip, Klondike, and Quickstep find themselves drawn into an age-old conflict between Willow, the Mother of Nature and the vile SpiderSect Empire. Reluctantly, they are propelled into the fray when Mother Nature bestows to them the fabled Amulets of Nature, granting them astonishing powers. Together, they become N-Guard! (C: 0-1-2)
28pgs, FC SRP: $3.50

THE BOY WHO MADE SILENCE #5
by Josh Hagler
Pastor Clearwater convinces Nestor's mother, Mercy Gudfred, that Nestor's scream is the very voice of God. Along with his mother, Nestor attends church for the first time in his life. The congregation is unable to focus on anything other than Nestor, who, for his part, is unable to focus on anyone other than Esme Pulaski, a member of the church along with her family. This marks the first issue in the series in which Nestor and Esme begin to communicate in sign language, which lavishly decorates the page. (C: 0-1-2)
28pgs, FC SRP: $3.50

LAZARUS: IMMORTAL COILS #2
by Gauthier, Lugo & Duarte
Lazarus tears through the streets of Gehenna City in pursuit of a demon that leads him to the doorstep of Aeon's lieutenant — meet Big Sister! And introducing The Council, the ruling class of demons who control Gehenna City! The never before told origins of the one true immortal continues! (C: 0-1-2)
24pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.50

STARSHIP TROOPERS #9
by Dethan, Lee, Beranek, Edwards, James & Boswell
"Triple Threat," Part 1. The biggest event ever in Starship Troopers starts here! Three stories, linked over two parts by writer Cy Dethan with guest writers Tony Lee (Doctor Who) and Christian Beranek (SE7EN), and guest artists Neil Edwards, Scott James and Jim Boswell! It's the Vandals versus the Tigers in a race to save the federation against the Civilian Militia — but who are the Reaper Cell and what is their connection to SICON? (C: 0-1-2)
28pgs, FC SRP: $3.50

AARDVARK VANAHEIM

GLAMOURPUSS #2
by Dave Sim
"World Peace: Michael Kors Luggage Leads the Way!"; "There's Nothing Funny About Anti-Depressants"; and, as a bonus, "Skanko's Top 5 Ways I Drive My Men Wild in Bed," plus an initial examination of the Big Three pioneers of realistic comic art: Hal Foster, Alex Raymond, and Milt Caniff, and Caniff's influence on Raymond's "Beyond Noir" style.
24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00

ABSOLUTE TYRANT

THE NEARLY INFAMOUS ZANGO #3
by Rob Osborne
Lord Zango pouts in his bed, but his pity party is interrupted by a ghostly foe! Van Freako goes on a fool’s errand! Deacon Dread and Lady Nebula savor a quiet moment! Someone loses their head!
32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50

ABSTRACT STUDIOS

TERRY MOORE'S ECHO #5
by Terry Moore
The Heitzer Nuclear Reserch Institute (HeNRI) hires bounty hunter Ivy to track down Julie Martin because she possesses part of their secret weapon — a liquid metal bomb that can destroy the planet! Ivy has never failed, but Julie finds an unexpected ally in the spirit of a dead woman with a molecular bond to the metal she wears!
24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50

STARS OF THE MONTH

STRANGERS IN PARADISE TP'S
by Terry Moore
Volume 6 collects the highly acclaimed "High School" story arc, featuring Katchoo and Francine as teenagers in school. In Volume 7, Francine is middle-aged, married and miserable when, by chance, she encounters her long lost friend, Katchoo.
VOLUME 6 (STAR08863)—SC, 7x10, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95
VOLUME 7 (STAR10464)—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $15.95

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AC COMICS

FEMFORCE #145
by Various
The Femforce's resident giant-sized jungle girl, Tara Fremont is in the spotlight this issue as she must counter a tragic young villainess with the power to control giant, terrifying plants in "The Daughter of Dr. Green." Plus, more mischief with Marla Allison and mirthful, medieval mayhem with Rowena. Newcomer Maura Grundmeyer returns to script a feature-length Femforce adventure with a different slant, as the dysfunctional relationship between a botanist and his telekinetic adolescent daughter leads to giant mutant plants on a rampage!
44pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95

MEN OF MYSTERY #72
by Various
Men of Mystery readers respond to two elements — stories featuring the most popular characters of the 1940's, and those chronicalling the most obscure, and this issue has a mix of both! Dollman was among the longest-running and most successful costumed superheroes of Quality Comics' Golden Age publications, while on the other side of the coin The Duke of Darkness is a little-known hero, created and drawn by John Giunta in a Will Eisner-influenced style. Dollman returns in a classic story titled "Doll Man vs. The Hag." Then, it's more full-story reprints starring Major Midnight and Lady Luck, plus three more vintage heroes making their Men of Mystery debut — Hydroman, The Red Comet, and The Duke of Darkness! The Golden Age lives again here!
SC, 68pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95

TV CLASSIC DETECTIVES VOLUME 7: TOP TEN CLASSIC DETECTIVES DVD
Due to popular demand and the success of previous volumes, TV Classic Detectives is now moving to a double-sized, two disc compilation, bringing interested TV collectors twice as many superb vintage programs as before, for less than the price of two of the old one-disc format volumes! Sample episodes from ten 1950's TV detectives! Peter Gunn stars in "Fill The Cup"; Richard Diamond in "Space Society"; M Squad in "Mugger Murder"; Shannon in "Jade Tortoise"; Markham in "Sea Mark"; Naked City in "First Kill Is Hard"; Johnny Midnight in "Mother's Boy"; Robert Taylor's The Detectives meets "The Prowler"; Tightrope in "Stand On Velvet"; and Honey West in "Nice Little Till To Tap."
DVD, B&W SRP: $34.95

A. D. VISION

STARS OF THE MONTH

NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: ANGELIC DAYS TP'S
by Fumino Hayashi
First serialized in Newtype USA, Angelic Days takes the angst-ridden EVA pilots of Neon Genesis Evangelion and sets them in the lighter, brighter world of high school. Harried, harassed, and harangued — that’s Shinji Ikari’s life in a nutshell. Still, his days are fairly typical for a Tokyo teenager: he’s got a pushy pal in Asuka who rudely rouses him whenever he’s running late for school, and he’s surrounded by the standard assortment of high school goofballs. In fact, everything’s just as you’d expect, until one day when Shinji bumps into a strange girl he’s never seen before, and she promptly accuses him of peeking up her skirt! But that’s not the worst of it. Strange dreams have been haunting his sleep lately–dreams of a robotic “other” just beyond the horizon. With comedy, action, and romance (plus a fair share of fan service), Angelic Days is the manga NGE fans have been waiting for!
VOLUME 1 (MAR062875)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
VOLUME 2 (JUN062783)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
VOLUME 3 (SEP062983)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
VOLUME 4 (JAN073305)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99
VOLUME 5 (APR073297)—SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
VOLUME 6 (JUN073185)—SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99

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A FIRST SALVO

CONTRACT #1
by Maderios, Shell & Various
In a capitalist world’s dark future, Mercenary is no longer just a soldier for hire. It’s a way of life. Law is enforced by cyber-powered Mercs and life or death is decided by the lowest bidder. There is no right or wrong beyond the price in hard currency. Jessie Garrett, however, is everything most Mercs are not: honest, selfless and determined to bring order to greed-hardened worlds, driven mad by money. But when a corporate kidnapping goes wrong, Jessie, and fellow Mercs, Panzer and Tsumi, get in over their heads. Strip clubs, black-market organ dealers, cyber-enhanced soldiers and the life of one young girl collide in Contract’s first 3-part mini-series, and no one can predict the cost. Ships with 2 covers in a 50/50 ratio.
48pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.99

AIT/PLANETLAR

DUGOUT GN
by Adam Beechen & Manny Bello
It's action on the field and off as two great American pastimes collide in a new graphic novel by the team of Adam Beechen and Manny Bello (Hench)! It's 1960, and the only thing that can save in-debt manager Cookie Palisetti and his sinking pro baseball team is getting his star pitcher out of prison. When the courts won't show mercy, Cookie plans an exhibition game against the prison team — as cover for the wildest, most unlikely jailbreak ever!
SC, 7x10, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

STARS OF THE MONTH

HOMELESS CHANNEL GN
by Matt Silady
When Darcy Shaw starts a twenty-four hour cable network called The Homeless Channel, she thinks she's got everything figured out. But confronted with an unexpected romance, a sibling out on the streets, and corporate sponsors who think they know what's best for her network, Darcy starts to wonder which is more important: saving the world or saving herself. (MAR073086)
SC, 6x9, 168pgs, FC SRP: $12.95

THE LAST SANE COWBOY & OTHER STORIES GN
by Daniel Merlin Goodbrey
Earth has unfolded. Reality has stretched out into its more true and more terrible shape. Now, an insane cowgirl stalks the prairie in search of her missing brother — while a heartbroken lover confronts the creature masquerading as his stolen house. A refugee from a lost dimension ponders the impossible existence of cheese, and there's just another guy with a whole planet for a head. The Last Sane Cowboy & Other Stories collects Daniel Merlin Goodbrey's Isotope Award-
winning short story, alongside five other surreal tales of life and death on the Unfolded Earth. (FEB073096)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

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ALPHA BOOKS

THE COMPLETE IDOT'S GUIDE TO US HISTORY GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATED TP
by Ken Hite & Leah Hayes
History comes alive in this fun book that takes readers back in time! Presented in a high-impact, graphic novel format, The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. History Graphic Illustrated is a visually-arresting and easy-to-understand alternative to boring conventional historical textbooks. The graphic format is a visual vernacular that high school and college students are fluent in and will respond to. Innovative design and lively illustrations transport readers back in time to witness events like the changing lives of the Native Americans, the midnight ride of Paul Revere, the abolishment of slavery, the achievement of suffrage, the scandals, wars, and assassinations of the 20th century, and America's famous and infamous historical figures. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $18.95

AMAZE INK (SLAVE LABOR GRAPHIC

CHUMBLE SPUZZ VOLUME 2: PIGEON MAN & DEATH SINGS THE BLUES GN
by Ethan Nicolle
Gunther and Klem return in two new tales from the warped and endearingly disturbed world of Chumble Spuzz! In their first adventure, "Pigeon Man," Klem befriends a man who was raised by pigeons, but Gunther sells the pigeon man out to a local Zoo for Feral Humans to buy himself a new robot. When Klem discovers that the zoo is only a coverup for an illegal underground feral-human fighting operation, he'll do anything to rescue his new friend from the inhumane zoo's cruel death matches! Then, "Death Sings the Blues" stars the Grim Reaper himself. After a conversation with Klem about his recently deceased pet sea monkey, Death realizes all of the pain and suffering he has caused the world through taking away life, and he can't bear the pain anymore, so he kills himself. When Death commits suicide, everything that has ever died begins to come back to life!
SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

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O/A CHUMBLE SPUZZ VOLUME 1 GN
by Ethan Nicolle
When two idiots named Gunther and Klem enter a pig race at the local carnival, neither realize that the pig they've won is possessed by the Dark Lord, Satan. After a consult with Reverend Mofo, a foul-mouthed southern baptist preacher monkey, they conclude the only way to repair the possessed swine is to go straight to the source. Calling upon the help of the trigger happy General Woodchuck and his sidekick Kernel Cornnut, the gang heads into hell. Their goal? To kill the Devil!
SC, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

GARGOYLES #12
by Greg Weisman
Can a Time Dancing Brooklyn change the course of human history — and should he? Can he find his way back to the present? And if so, who will he bring along to the dance? (C: 0-0-2)
24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95

HALO AND SPROCKET VOLUME 2: NATURAL CAUSES TP
by Kerry Callen
Welcome to the further adventures of an angel and a robot who live with a young, singlewoman! Why are clowns scary? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why do women shave their legs but not their arms? Is it a good idea to play a practical joke on an all-powerful angel? Find out the answer to these questions and others you've never even wanted to ask! Logic, metaphysics and human nature collide in these quirky, short stories about the idiosyncrasies of life. Discover why Halo and Sprocket is a favorite among fans and critics alike with these all-new stories and 4 pages of little-seen newspaper strips.
SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W MSRP: $8.95

STAR OF THE MONTH

HALO AND SPROCKET VOLUME 1: WELCOME TO HUMANITY TP
by Kerry Callen
Share in the quirky fun as big-hearted Katie copes with the unlikely challenges of living with an omnipotent angel and a naive robot. Contains critically acclaimed issues #1-4 of Halo and Sprocket, FCBD's "Aw Heck," and ten pages of previously unpublished material! Features pin-ups by Andi Watson, Phil Hester, and more. (OCT032025)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

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LENORE #14
by Roman Dirge
For one hundred years, he lay in wait, watching and formulating his plan. Today is the day he puts it all in motion. Today he gets his revenge. Being the mortician that was in the middle of embalming Lenore when she sat upright, probably picked a boogie, and then bounced out whistling, was traumatic for Mortimer Fledge. So much so, he lost his livelihood, family, and friends obsessing over the unfinished job of preparing the poor little dead girl's corpse for her journey through the afterlife! (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 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! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95

O/A LENORE VOLUME 3: COOTIES TP
by Roman Dirge
This book is positively ripe with the weird that has made Lenore the zombie that has eaten the hearts of countless readers! Collects issues #9-12 of Lenore, with issue #12 presented in full-color! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
SC, 7x10, 120pgs, PC SRP: $13.95

TIKI JOE MYSTERIES VOLUME 1: HIGH STAKES PATSY TP
by Mark Murphy
Las Vegas, 1959. WWII veteran, Joe Halliday is enjoying the good life running Tiki Joe's Restaurant, courting a beautiful girl, and making time with steadfast friends. It's all good until the local mob moves in with demands for protection money. When the police are unable to help, Joe calls in a few old army friends. Together they decide to pay the mob off — in lead! Tiki Joe is an Ocean's Eleven-style graphic novel set in Las Vegas and using Polynesian pop-culture and Las Vegas kitsch as a background. Part murder mystery, part hard-boiled thriller by newcomer Mark Murphy!
SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W MSRP: $9.95

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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

O/A GLOOMCOOKIE VOLUME 4: THE CARNIVAL WARS TP
by Serena Valentino & Harley Sparx
GloomCookie features an ensemble cast of cursed beauties, living wax statues, bad goth poets, malevolent gargoyles, disturbed werewolves, and a boy struggling to come to terms with his enormous power. The Carnival Macabre goes to war against Marguerite and her evil shape shifting acolytes for their horrific misdeeds against Sebastian and his friends. Beautifully packaged, with special guest pin-ups, and goodies from Serena and Sparx, including script pages from Serena’s favorite issues, and lovely Lex paper dolls. Collects issues #18-23.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95

O/A JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC DIRECTOR'S CUT SC (NEW PRINTING)
by Jhonen Vasquez
Dark and disturbingly funny, JTHM follows the adventures of Johnny (you can call him Nny), who lives with a pair of styrofoam doughboys that encourage his madness, a wall that constantly needs a fresh coat of blood, and — oh, yeah — his victims in various states of torture! Collecting issues #1-7 of Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, as well as material seen before only in Carpe Noctem Magazine.
SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

O/A NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES VOLUME 2: BEAUTIFUL BEASTS TP
by Serena Valentino & Various
Haunting fairy tales and 1940's-style murder-mystery thrillers fill the gorgeous second collection from Slave Labor Graphics' fan-favorite horror series about ghostly love, the souls of dead children, and beasts who are beauties — and beauties who are beasts!
SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95

O/A SERENITY ROSE VOLUME 1: WORKING THROUGH TP
by Aaron A.
When you can float through the air and conjure up monsters out of ectoplasm, you're bound to attract attention. Come stare at Ms. Serenity Rose, local witch, as she spends the day dodging goblins, goths, and a bad case of social phobia in the spookiest 'lil town in America! Author illustrator Aaron A. has done work on two graphic novels for DC Comics' Minx line, Kimmiee 66, which he both wrote and drew, and Confessions of a Blabbermouth, for which he provided art. Collects the first five issues of the series.
SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

O/A SOMETHING AT THE WINDOW IS SCRATCHING GN (NEW PRINTING)
by Roman Dirge
Roman Dirge (creator of Lenore) gives us this storybook of children's tales for disturbed children. Something at the Window is Scratching is perfect for people who love dark humor and great art! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
SC, 118pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95

ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMIC

VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY SUMMER 2008
by Fialkov, Salonga, Goodwin & Gonzalez
Joshua Fialkov wraps-up his landmark run on Vampirella with his most startling tale yet! Vampirella finally makes her move on her sister Draculina while the life of Pendragon hangs in the balance. Has Vampi finally met her match? Also includes another classic Vampirella story recolored and remastered for a new audience! Covers by Stephen Segovia (Wolverine) and the legendary Ray Lago!
LAGO COVER—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
SEGOVIA COVER—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99

VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY SUPERSTAR COLLECTION SET
by Various
Get the four of the most popular Vampirella Quarterly variants for one bargain basement price! This deal can not be beat! Includes Vampirella Quarterly: Spring 2007 #1 Limited Jusko Edition, Vampirella Quarterly: Spring 2007 #1 Limited Sienkiewicz Edition, Vampirella Quarterly Summer 2007 #1 Limited Rio Edition, and Vampirella Quarterly: Summer 2007 #1 Limited Brereton Edition. Each was limited to just 500 copies and cost a combined $80! Only 200 sets available!
Set (x4), 40pgs, FC SRP: $29.99

ANTARCTIC PRESS

A.P. SKETCHBOOK 2008
by Various
The heat of summer is on in this blazing-hot book of special sketches from all your favorite A.P. artists! Rod Espinosa, Ben Dunn, David Hutchison, Fred Perry, and Joe Wight all contribute satisfying samplings of their spectacular sketchwork, from character ideas to cover layouts and more! The front cover is a special jam piece by all the contributing artists, while the back cover is left open for you to get your own unique sketch from the artists the next time you meet 'em!
32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99

GOLD DIGGER #98
by Fred Perry
When the remaining tribes of the Dynasty discover that Gina can access the long-sealed secrets and technology of the Nomad Artificers, they begin an all-out hunt for her capture! Gina and Britanny evade the Dynasty Dragoon patrols, but accidentally discover the final resting place of a friend Britanny thought was safely back home. An enraged Britanny charges the Dynasty search parties' ranks. When Gina tries to save her sister, they are both seized and taken to the Fortress of Worlds' soul furnace for conversion!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

GOLD DIGGER SOURCEBOOK #19
by Fred Perry & Doug Dlin
The ultimate Gold Digger information guide continues! This issue of the indispensable handbook series will tell you exactly where's where in the GD-verse with a guide to realms and dimensions! Get the location lowdown on places and spaces from the Astral Rifts to Quasi-space, from the Library of Time to Oblivion! It's GD A to Z! Don't miss a single issue!
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95

GOLD DIGGER: TIFFANY & CHARLOTTE #2
by Fred Perry & J.L. Anderson
Gold Digger creator Fred Perry and rapidly rising fan-fave artist J.L. Anderson are about to school you in what the next generation of GD is all about! Eight-year-old prodigy Tifanny 'Gia's really enjoying attending A.P.S.-001, the high school for the superheroes and super-scientists of the future. When her homeroom teacher, Miss Giggle, restarts the after-school exploration club, Tifanny's all set to join — until Miss Giggle mentions previous fatalities. She promises there won't be any this time, though!
32pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $3.50

THE LAND OF OZ: THE MANGA #2
by David Hutchison
Dragon Arms creator David Hutchison follows up Oz: The Manga, his acclaimed adaptation of L. Frank Baum's timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz, with a spectacular re-imagining of the next chapter in the Oz saga! Tip’s flight of freedom from Mombi comes to an abrupt halt when he’s separated from his companions and ends up in the hands of General Jinjur and her army. While with them, he learns of their plan to overthrow the Emerald City and take its wealth as their own! Meanwhile, Jack Pumpkinhead and the Sawhorse continue on to the Emerald City and find themselves before the throne of the ruler of Oz himself, the Scarecrow!
32pgs, B&W (2 of 8) SRP: $2.99

NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #163
by Robby Bevard & Ben Dunn
Suzume Satsujin, a repentant former assassin with a fondness for pandas, is still training to be a ninja. In her spare time, she slays invisible demons with her best friend Dawn, a teenage grim reaper with a perverted pet demon. Now, the pair have been caught up in a magic spell that affects the entire city of Quagmire, U.S.A, warping their abilities and driving them berserk! And you just know when assassin and grim reaper girls go wild, comedy is sure to follow! Wait, did we say comedy? We meant terror. Yes. And comedy.
32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99

PIRATES VS. NINJAS FOR PRESIDENT ONE-SHOT
by Various
Democrats, Republicans, liberals, conservatives, Pirates, Ninjas — you know the drill. Since caveman times, men have debated the issues on all sides. Now, in the most tumultuous election year in history, Pirates and Ninjas will clash in that most savage of blood sports, politics! The topic of debate has kept the internet a-buzzing for centuries — Who would win in a fight? Bear witness as these beloved candidates argue the finer points of defense (murder), interrogation techniques (torture), and economics (pillagin'). Can these mortal enemies maintain the dignified composure required for political discourse, or will it be yet another unholy bloodbath? Don't throw your vote away, tune in and make your choice! We are Antarctic Press, and we approve this message!
32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50

I VOTED FOR PIRATES T-SHIRTS
Trumpet your support for the "Pleasure of Treasure" platform this year! You know who deserves to win — the candidates who proudly promise to steal your money and then party down afterward! Show everyone you knew what to do by sporting this stylish T-shirt bearing the skull-and-crossbones-backed slogan "Don't Blame Me — I Voted for Pirates"! For those slightly bulkier buccaneers, the same T-shirt, but in extra-large! And for the truly colossal corsair, we also offer the shirt in XXL!
LG-XL—T-Shirt SRP: $17.95
XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $18.95

I VOTED FOR PIRATES T-SHIRTS
Discreetly show your support for the "Stealth and Shurikens" platform this year! You know who deserves to win — the candidates you don't know are even there until it's too late! Let people know where their votes should have gone by sporting this stylish T-shirt bearing the shuriken-backed slogan "Don't Blame Me — I Voted for Ninjas"! For those slightly more massive ninjas, the same T-shirt, but in extra-larger! And for the truly towering shinobi, we also offer the shirt in XXL!
LG-XL—T-Shirt SRP: $17.95
XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $18.95

ROD ESPINOSA'S PRINCE OF HEROES CHAPTER 1 TP
by Rod Espinosa
From Rod Espinosa, the celebrated creator of The Courageous Princess and Neotopia comes the first chapter of what is sure to be his next masterpiece, the highly anticipated epic adventure, Prince of Heroes! Born on a distant planet and crossing galaxies to reach his final destination, a young boy discovers he has a promising legacy. Ronen does not want to leave his home planet, but his mother Aiymie tells him he must meet his father at the edge of the universe. A kingdom awaits, but only if he has the courage to claim it. However, they must struggle through the chaos of a rapidly disintegrating empire! Blending a unique mix of science fantasy, martial arts action, strange new worlds, warrior princes, and alien societies, Prince of Heroes is the kind of sweeping epic Star Wars fans are clamoring for! (C: 0-0-2)
SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95

WARRIOR NUN: ARMOR OF GOD POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 TP
by Jim Gelvin & Craig Babiar
In a world much like ours, the demonic forces of Hell are all too real. Thankfully, the Catholic Church has risen to meet the threat with two elite, specially trained forces: Magic Priests and Warrior Nuns. Once per generation, the Valkyrie-turned-angel Areala embodies herself in a worthy sister of the Warrior Nun order. This time, a promising young nun named Shannon Masters has been chosen as her newest incarnation. But even divine intervention may not be enough to ensure she survives the worst that the Forces of Darkness can send her way! (C: 0-0-2)
SC, 5x7, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95

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O/A AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA POCKET MANGA TP'S
by Ben Dunn & Various
Antarctic's best-selling title ever is now more convenient than ever! Not only do you still get the benefit of six issues' worth of instruction and insight from modern masters of American manga like Fred Perry and Adam Warren, now you can take it anywhere in Pocket Manga form! Fill your pockets full of portable artistic wisdom!
VOLUME 1—SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
VOLUME 2—SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

O/A AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA SUPERSIZED TP'S
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. Featuring incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Adam Warren, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa and David Hutchison, all in 8" x 10" magazine-sized manga-monster collections!
VOLUME 1—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95
VOLUME 2—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95
VOLUME 3—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95
VOLUME 4—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95

O/A AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA: NEXT GENERATION
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—SC, 8x11, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
SUPERSKILLZ—SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

A-OKAY COMICS

THE MYTH OF 8-OPUS: PROLOGUE EXPANDED EDITION GN
by Thomas Scioli
You've thrilled to Thomas Scioli's vivid imagination in Godland from Image Comics, now return to his roots with The Myth of 8-Opus: Prologue, back in print with 20 extra pages of story art! 8-Opus, god-hero of the cosmos, is held captive in an otherworldly prison by the snake-like Sons of Nashek. To survive, he must evade a series of galactic traps while piecing together the riddle of an enigmatic robot serpent!
SC, 7x10, 90pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99

APE ENTERTAINMENT

ATHENA VOLTAIRE VOLUME 2: FLIGHT OF THE FALCON TP
by Paul Daly & Steve Bryant
As tensions among world powers escalate to the inevitability of World War II, another war already rages between the forces of white and black magic. When Athena Voltaire is hired to transport an ancient artifact from Burma to the United States, she finds herself the target of Nazi forces led by her opposite number — S.S. Aviatrix Hannah von Helm! Can Athena stop the Third Reich from opening a portal that could spell the end for mankind? This volume collects the critically-acclaimed Flight of the Falcon mini-series, and includes a cover and pin-up gallery. NOTE: Not available in Germany.
SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $16.95

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A ATHENA VOLTAIRE VOLUME 1: THE COLLECTED WEBCOMICS TP
by Steve Bryant & Paul Daly
What mysteries lurk in a monastery hidden in the Himalayas, and who or what protects these secrets? Why is the daughter of Dracula after Athen Voltaire? This book collects the entire run of Eisner-nominated online adventures as well as sketches and pin-ups!
SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $13.95

THE BLACK COAT 48-PAGE SPECIAL
by Ben Lichius & Gabriel Hardman
Black Coat fans rejoice! New York City’s revolutionary super spy is back with 2 all-new stories written by Black Coat co-creator Ben Lichius and featuring art by the incredible Gabriel Hardman (War Machine, X-Men, and Spider-Man 3 films). Packed with swashbuckling action and adventure, this 48 page special also features the first Black Coat story to appear in full-color!
48pgs, PC SRP: $6.95

FEMME NOIR: THE DARK CITY DIARIES #2
by Christopher Mills, Joe Staton & Mark Stegbauer
A husband's bad luck at cards results in a violent, twisted web of lies, blackmail, murder, and an explosive climax at sea with Port Nocturne's beautiful and deadly protector. Available with covers from Joe Staton and Alfredo Lopez, Jr. or Matt Haley.
STATON/LOPEZ COVER—32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.95
HALEY COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95

FICTION CLEMENS #3
by Josh Wagner, Joiton Marmontel & Alejandro Marmontel
As lovable madmen launch their assault on the City, the final confrontation between Fiction Clemens and Tiberius Kitchens — both best of friends and worst of enemies — collides with the Clockmaker's conspiracy to launch their Old West world into the Space Age!
52pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $5.95

ARCANA STUDIO

BURN #3
by Scott Sanders & Camilla d'Errico
Welcome to a world where humans and mecha co-exist. What was once thought to be a symbiotic relationship between humans and machines has turned into a full-scale war due to rising resentment by their human creators. Burn, a boy fused with a mecha, continues his struggle to find understanding in the madness that is his world. Could the answer come in the innocence of a young orphan girl? And, enter the Bikers!
24pgs, B&W (3 of 6) SRP: $2.99

HELEN KILLER #4
by Andrew Kreisberg & Matthew JLD Rice
At the dawn of the 20th Century, twenty-one year old college student Helen Keller has a dark secret — science has restored her lost senses and granted her unimaginable power. With the Omnicle now in the hands of Elisha Grey, a powerless Helen Keller races to New York City to stop him and his fellow Anarchists from destroying America’s wealth. But to defeat Grey, Helen must embrace her dark self. To save the country, will she have to sacrifice her soul?
28pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99

TALES OF PENANCE: TRIAL OF THE CENTURY #1
by Ryan Foley & Goof
Tales of Penance: Trial of the Century is the first in a series of superhero/detective comics to be published by Arcana Comics. The masked vigilante Penance's private war on crime escalates to a national stage when a news camera crew captures evidence of the hero murdering a super-villain. Captured by the police, the subsequent trial of a masked superhero begins to dominate the nation’s headlines as the country waits for a verdict in the self-proclaimed “trial of the century.” However, the evidence does not line up for seasoned police detective LJ McCloud. As she begins the investigation, the media circus surrounding the case could leave the city of Atlanta and the entire south hanging in the balance, especially when a mob of vigilantes come seeking vengeance at the police station!
44pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.95

WINGMAN #1
by Sean O'Reilly, Jay Shore & Christian Fernandez
Wingman follows the adventures of two best friends, Hank and Max, whose main mission in life is picking up women. Hank, more confident and better looking than Max, is the stud of the two while Max is mostly relegated to wingman status. One day, lightning literally strikes and alters Hank’s chemistry such that he’s no longer able to pick up women. However, women now find any man within a few feet of Hank irresistible, thus Max instantly goes from wingman to Cassanova. Hank and Max both struggle in handling this role reversal on their way to finding true love.
32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.95

ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS

THE BOND OF SAINT MARCEL #1
by Jennifer Quintenz & Christian Gossett
For centuries, a mysterious order of priests jealously guarded the secret of the Bond of Saint Marcel: an occult ritual that enabled priests of the Order to enslave vampires and use them as unwilling soldiers against their own kind. When 16-year-old Kat Johnstone inherits an ancient family signet ring she is swept into a world of fatal secrets and a centuries-old quest for vengeance. But with the ring, Kat has also inherited the power to command a vampire, and he may be her only hope of survival. Art by five-time Eisner nominee Christian Gossett (Red Star).
MATURE THEMES
24pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $2.99

CURSED PIRATE GIRL #3
by Jeremy Bastian
Now joined with the swordfish brothers Sir Haftu and Sir Halek, Cursed Pirate Girl comes to the first of the pirate ships that sail the Omertas — Captain Holly's ship, the Carrion. Finding an ally onboard, some of the questions that fill her head are answered. Another piece to her father's past revealed amidst a fierce battle between the pirate ship and a royal naval vessel!
32pgs, FC (3 of 6) SRP: $3.95

RUNNERS: THE BIG SNOW JOB #2
by Sean Wang
All is not well with the crew of the Khoruysa Brimia as they arrive on the icy planet of Ciceron. Tracking a band of cattle rustlers deep into the frozen wilderness, tensions mount between Roka and Bennesaud while Bocce gets the cold shoulder when he’s left behind entirely. But he might be the lucky one as the rustlers aren’t the easy marks they appear to be. And the runners may be walking right into a trap!
24pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.50

TITANIUM RAIN #1
by Josh Finney & Kat Rocha
To be alive is to be at odds with the world. Man against nature. Man against man. The instinct to survive is what has made us who we are. In the year 2031 mankind’s survival instinct is put to the test when a civil war in China spirals into global conflict. Nations are destroyed. Millions are killed. And for many, like US Air Force pilot Alec Killian, survival will mean shedding some of his humanity in exchange for biotech and machine. Is this the ultimate corruption of nature? Or the birth pains of a new chapter in mankind’s evolution? From the team who brought you the acclaimed cyberpunk series Utopiates comes a sci-fi war epic for the post-millennial age. In the spirit of books and films such as Ghost in the Shell, Innocence, and Black Hawk Down, Titanium Rain follows one pilot’s journey through mankind’s worst, only to discover its best.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 12) SRP: $2.99

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

ARCHIE #587
by Batton Lash & Bill Galvan
The “Freshman Year” saga begins here! Travel back in time with this five-issue tale that takes Archie and his friends back to their very first year in high school. It all starts with this poignant prologue which finds the gang wondering just what that first year will be like, while reflecting fondly on the past as well. Along the way, the gang must deal with the pending departure of one of their closest friends, as well as their bickering parents. And while the kids count the days until they enter their new school home, someone else is joining Riverdale High, too: Principal Waldo Weatherbee! All this, plus allusions to Captain Pureheart, The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., Veronica’s worldwide travels, and more! It’s all brought to you by fan-favorite writer Batton Lash of Wolff & Byrd and Archie Meets the Punisher fame!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #121
by Alex Simmons & Fernando Ruiz
“California Dreaming," Part 1. When news of Archie and his friends’ worldwide, mystery-solving adventures spreads, it isn’t long before Hollywood comes knocking. MGG Studios exec Perri DeLane is sure the gang will be a hit, and takes them to the Catalina Comic Con to unveil her latest franchise. Later, the “Minute Men of Menace,” a gang of thieves who pull off their crimes in lightning-fast fashion, crash a swank invitation-only party that the gang are attending — and promptly kidnap all the celebrity guests! Can Archie and his friends solve yet another mystery so hot on the heels of their European tour? Is the plot of their movie being written before their eyes?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25

ARCHIE DIGEST #246
by Mike Pellowski, Tim Kennedy & Various
Archie wants to be a "Pool Player," but his job as a swimming pool cleaner leaves him “all wet!” The summer is a real “day at the beach” for Archie — except when that day is rainy, leaving him with only a "Soggy Story" to tell! Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, games, and pin-ups!
Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #190
by Various
In an adorable, charming story presented in the much-loved “silent pantomime” style of Archie stories past, lovebirds Archie and Betty meet some real “love birds” as they spend a day at the beach. Feeling slighted by his friends, an "Absence Minded" Archie can’t help but see reminders of them along every mile of beach. Late, Cupid thinks his assignment to bring Archie and Betty closer together is a cake-walk, but this "Cupid Caper" hadn’t counted on Veronica showing up! Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, and other classic Archie stories!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69

BETTY #175
by Gladir, Golliher, Pellowski & Goldberg
Convinced Archie is stepping out with a harem of girls, Betty tosses all reminders of him away… but are things really as they seem? Can Betty and Archie be “Fast Food Friends” when she learns she’s Archie’s new boss at the burger joint? Betty and the young girl she mentors have so much in common they’re practically clone, but is it a "Mentor Mismatch" where their their opinions on Archie are concerned? Finally, Betty dreams of searching for a mystery object at a flea market, and the next morning goes to the flea market to seek it out, even though she has no idea what it is!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #186
by Mike Pellowski, Tim Kennedy & Jeff Shultz
Dragged to another high-society party by Veronica, Betty resigns herself to the fact that Veronica will once again get all the attention — or will she? Then, when the girls are looking for something to do, Jughead suggests a picnic, but this means a "Picnic Panic" so long as he can come along!
Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #163
by Dan Parent, Mike Pellowski & Tim Kennedy
"And the Winner Is...," Part 3 of a 5-part interactive story where the readers decide the outcome! Archie Comics presents a special election of their own: your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom’s new boyfriend! Two issues ago, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show “The Lonely Hearts Club” in search of a new beau. Three hot contestants stepped up for the challenge, and you the reader will witness each of their dates with Cheryl and vote for who you think Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com! This issue, Cheryl goes on a date with Brandon. He’s a computer genius and entrepreneur, but even clumsier than Archie! That might be more than Cheryl can handle — unless your votes decide otherwise! Then, tired of all the splashing kids at the public pool where she lifeguards, Betty can’t wait to “relax” around Veronica’s pool — or will she? Plus, other new and classic tales!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69

BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #84
by Dan Parent
When Veronica finds herself perpetually late for school, her father insists that she needs some "Get Up & Go," and she can begin by riding the bus! Will she give up the creature comforts of her father’s limo so easily, or come up with an alternate way to travel with style?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25

JUGHEAD #190
by Craig Boldman & Jeff Shultz
Don’t miss this mouth-watering tribute to Buffalo Wings and their birthplace! Jughead and his friends “shuffle off to Buffalo” for the National Buffalo Wing Festival! Along the way, they encounter many famous people and buffalo wing landmarks including festival organizer Drew Cerza, Mayor Brown, the Anchor — the birthplace of Buffalo Wings — and Dunn Tire Park, the home of the Buffalo Bisons and host of the Wing Festival. Jughead’s entry is sure to be the favorite of the competition, unless a shifty saboteur sours the sauce! Will Jughead’s dreams of winning the festival take flight, or will he be grounded?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #142
by Melanie Morgan, Joe Staton & Al Milgrom
“The Matchmakers," Part 4. The thrilling conclusion to the epic saga of Jughead’s new love life, Featuring Jughead’s new, realistic look! Having “set-up” Jughead and Sandy, matchmakers Archie, Betty, Reggie, and Veronica now must face off against them in the couples’ competition at the school picnic. The friends are surprised at how well Jughead and Sandy work together in the contest — especially for a “new couple!” Is their relationship the “real deal,” or have they merely set up those who set them up? Last year’s “Bad Boy Trouble” set the comics world on its ear as the teens were depicted in a realistic style. Comic book legends Joe Staton and Al Milgrom carry on that look, handling pencils and inks respectively, in what is sure to be one of the more intriguing Archie stories of the year!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69

PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #123
by Jésus Holguin, Fernando Ruiz & Various
Introducing Tóno Diaz! Tóno’s parents own an event planning business, and it’s Tóno’s job to do the landscaping — with some help from mechanized robots his father created! When the Diaz family decides to handle a party at Mr. Lodge’s, it doesn’t take long for Archie to show up, and we all know how dangerous Archie is around mechanical devices! Then, breaking down on the side of the road proves serendipitous for Archie when he runs into his car’s original owner! Finally, movie grosses hit an all-time low when Archie gets a job at a cinema! SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare. Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, games, and more!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69

SABRINA VOLUME 2 #95
by Tania del Rio
Thanks to Llandra and Batty Bartholomew, Sabrina has managed to snap out of the evil hold the dark duality wand has had upon her. However, she’s still a long way from a full recovery. The only way for Sabrina to return to normal is to use the healing wand a lot to balance out the other wand. Sabrina begins by restoring the memories of all those affected before her dark detour, including Batty Bartholomew and the members of the Four Blades movement. While this helps to fade the darkness from Sabrina, another problem arises — even though the original Four Blades have had their memories restored, they’re not being very cooperative! Shinji tries getting them involved in his cause, but they remain defiant, keeping their mouths shut about what they remember from the original Four Blades Day. What are they hiding?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #190
by Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley & Jim Amash
“A Bold New Mobeus," Part 2. Worlds collide as Sonic and the heroic Freedom Fighters throw-down with the evil Scourge and the villainous Suppression Squad! Tensions run high as personal grudges come to light, and the fate of Freedom HQ hangs in the balance! Who will win this epic struggle? The answer may surprise you!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES VOLUME 8 TP
by Various
The thrilling new series that lets fans relive classic Sonic stories continues! Issues #29-32 of Sonic’s ongoing comic book series are presented in a special 5" x 7" edition! These stories mark the artistic change to a more “dramatic” tone, better aligning the series to the hit Saturday morning animated series then on the air. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper, so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt champion as he saves New Mobotropolis! This action-packed edition features events like Sally’s roboticization, the introduction of Dulcy the Dragon, the solo adventures of Knuckles which led to his regular comic book, and other historic occurrences. Colossal cover by Pat “Spaz” Spaziante! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.95

SONIC X #35
by Ian Flynn, James Fry & Terry Austin
The city is being ransacked in a series of robberies perpetrated by cowboys, astronauts, pirates, ninjas, knights and more — all who mysteriously look like Eggman! Is it really the work of Sonic’s #1 nemesis, or is someone actually foolish enough to frame the infamous foe? Can Sonic and his friends stop this costumed crime-wave before the town is looted dry?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25

TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #29
by Fernando Ruiz, Kathleen Webb & Bob Bolling
Archie’s rival Reggie takes the spotlight in two new tales! Reggie’s been accused of behaving like he’s stuck in the dark ages before, but this is ridiculous — when the Medieval Fair comes to town, he gets a job dressed as a barbarian! Then, Reggie cracks wise to a passing motorist who turns out to be one of his father’s biggest clients. When the offended party threatens to pull his advertising from Mr. Mantle’s newspaper, Archie intervenes on his behalf, but who’s going to get Reggie out of hot water with his dad? Plus, other new and classic tales!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.49

STAR OF THE MONTH

THE SHIELD: AMERICA'S FIRST PATRIOTIC COMIC BOOK HERO TP
by Various
Relive the early days of comics' first super-patriot — a hero with great power, strength, and courage who donned the colors of the American flag, lived for democracy, and protected the world from foes of freedom! No, it's not who you think, it's The Shield! Leaping from the pages of Pep Comics #1 in January, 1940, The Shield bested his better-known counterpart by over a year. (STAR16002)
SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95

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ASPEN MLT INC

SOULFIRE #10
by Michael Turner, J. T. Krul & Peter Steigerwald
The stunning finale of Soulfire is here! As magic has made its plenary return and worlds begin to collide, our heroes fight for their very lives in the battle of the century! Some will live and some will die, but one thing is for sure, the world of Soulfire will never be the same again! Several years in the making, now is the time to experience all of the climatic thrills and pulse pounding moments in this special oversized issue! So please join creator Michael Turner, scribe J. T. Krul, and colorist Peter Steigerwald, as they bring you the final installment of the magic that is Soulfire!
RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #7 (JUL062897)
40pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

SOULFIRE #10 LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PRINT
by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald
Celebrate the long awaited release of Soulfire #10 with this incredible signed print featuring the stunning cover art to the series finale 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 #10 limited edition signed print today! (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #12 (DEC063328)
13x19, FC SRP: $34.99

STAR OF THE MONTH

SOULFIRE VOLUME 1 SC
by Michael Turner, Jeph Loeb & J.T. Krul
Magic is no longer a myth! This special Soulfire paperback collects together the first five sold-out issues of the Soulfire series, along with the sold out #0 issue and the rare introductory Soulfire Preview. Adding to its appeal, a complete cover gallery and a brand new cover by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, makes this a must-have for every comic book collector! A world of magic and adventure unfolds in this wonderful tale unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! (JAN083383)
SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

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SOULFIRE VOLUME 2 #0
by J.T. Krul, Marcus To & Saleem Crawford
Michael Turner’s Soulfire ignites with a second volume! Just when you thought the magic was over, the spectacle returns in the wondrous second volume of the acclaimed fantasy adventure epic Soulfire! With the events of the climactic finale of Soulfire Volume 1 still resonating across the futuristic landscape of technology and the returning magic, battle lines have been drawn between the two opposing elements — and only one will prevail! How can the world hope to survive a fight it can never win? Writer J.T. Krul returns to script the tale, as Soulfire creator Michael Turner oversees story direction. Artist Marcus To (Soulfire: Chaos Reign) brings his adept penciling skills to the title, while inker Saleem Crawford and colorist Beth Sotelo provide the perfect combination of style and beauty to complete the entire Soulfire package. Featuring an all-new 12-page story that sets the stage for the brand-new Soulfire #1 issue coming in just a few short months, Soulfire #0 comes with an additional sketchbook section, never before seen art, and a beautiful cover by series artist Marcus To! Or get the alternate Michael Turner cover to Soulfire #0 signed by artist Michael Turner! Each signed copy comes accompanied by a special Certificate of Authenticity, created especially for this signed edition!
REGULAR—24pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
TURNER SIGNED—24pgs, FC SRP: $24.99

SOULFIRE: CHAOS REIGN TP
by J.T Krul & Marcus To
A Soulfire tale lost in time returns as a trade paperback edition! This special Soulfire: Chaos Reign collection brings together the acclaimed 3-issue miniseries, along with the sold-out #0 issue! Adding to its appeal, the Soulfire: Chaos Reign trade paperback also contains a complete cover gallery and features a brand new cover by series artist Marcus To and colorist Peter Steigerwald! In a time where power ruled over the primal landscape of the world, a hidden savagery lurks, and the only thing one can hope to do among the chaos is survive!
SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

ATLAS COMICS

KILLERS #2
by Frank Tra & Eric Z
In the days directly following the end of World War II, Sgt. Kane and his men have caught up to their target only to find themselves gravely outmatched. As the body count rises, the purpose of the Nazi killing spree is revealed. Now it is up to the few surviving Americans to rediscover their fighting edge as the situation continues to spiral out of control. Loyalty, honor, and revenge take center stage!
MATURE THEMES
28pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $2.99

ATOMIC BOOK COMPANY

FART PARTY GN
by Julia Wertz
Collecting comics from Julia's acclaimed and controversial web comic and zine, fartparty.org and The Fart Party! The foul-mouthed and hilarious stories follow the life of Julia, a twentysomething woman living in San Francisco. Introduction by Peter Bagge.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95

AURORA PUBLISHING INC

TWO OF HEARTS GN
by Kano Miyamoto
Haruya, a magazine article writer, is constantly frustrating his editors with his lack of inspiration. His calm, quite life is spent in a house away from the city. However, upon meeting a shy boy undressing on the beach, their lives become linked. An unusual relationship follows that will ultimately be beneficial for the both of them. (C: 0-0-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

HEAVENLY BODY GN
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

MAID IN HEAVEN GN
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

RUFF LOVE GN
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

STARS OF THE MONTH

WALKIN' BUTTERFLY GN'S
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
VOLUME 1 (MAY073218)—SC, 5x7, 154pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $10.95
VOLUME 2 (OCT073293)—SC, 5x7, 220pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

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AVATAR PRESS INC

WARREN ELLIS' AETHERIC MECHANICS GN
by Warren Ellis & Gianluca Pagliarani
The newest addition to Warren Ellis' Apparat line of original graphic novels has arrived! The year is 1907, and Britain has entered into a terrifying war with Ruritania, whose strange metal planes darken the skies, and whose monstrous war engines cast looming shadows from across the channel. Doctor Robert Watcham, lately returned to London from the front, makes his homecoming to Dilke Street. There lives his old friend, and England's greatest amateur detective, Sax Raker. Even as his beloved city prepares for war, Raker is himself about to embark on the strangest, and perhaps the most important, investigation of his career — the case of the man who wasn't there. This is no simple matter of murder; Sax Raker faces haunting questions to which there are no cut-and-dried answers. Is the mysterious killer, at last, evidence for Raker's long-held belief in a secret criminal mastermind? Is it some apparition uniquely belonging to this singular city, a place that seems to have lost all semblance of sense two years ago? Or do all the signs point to something much, much worse? This may very well be the last case for our Raker: a spinning tale of mystery, a tangled story of science, a twisting account of thwarted love, a fleeting glimpse into the aetheric mechanics of the world itself — and, of course, death. Following up the huge success of Crecy, Ellis turns his spark of mad genius to bring us a fantastical tale in this all new original graphic novel illustrated in detailed perfection by Gianluca Pagliarani.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99

NO HERO #0
by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp
The hottest series of the summer is beginning right now, as Ellis and Ryp unleash their next epic on the world! The superstar team that made Black Summer an instant fan-favorite are back and revolutionizing masked heroes yet again! Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp have created an exciting new universe that explodes into action in this zero chapter. In 1966, a group of superhumans emerged in San Francisco, guided by the man whose unique new drugs gave them their incredible powers. Calling themselves The Levellers, this unified front stood against street crimes and corruption, in defense of their city against any and all assault. Years have passed, and we fast-forward through the tumultuous events of those early years to today, where the idealistic Levellers have gone through four incarnations to become The Front Line. But the team is not the only thing that's advanced over the years, and there are no easy victories when their luck finally begins to run out! This #0 issue is not a preview, it features the essential first chapter of the story and is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by Ryp, as well as a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Edition featuring the initial character designs by Ryp.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—16pgs, FC (0 of 7) SRP: $1.00
WRAPAROUND—16pgs, FC SRP: $1.00

ANNA MERCURY #4
by Warren Ellis & Facundo Percio
Warren Ellis tears back the curtain and shines full light on the seductively mysterious Anna Mercury in his all-new color series! Well, it certainly did seem like a job well done, and she thought she'd won this round. Anna Mercury returns home, secure in the success of her mission and believing she has saved Sheol from New Ataraxia's awesome weapon, The Cutter. Unfortunately, she was wrong. Anna and her command have underestimated how severely damaged the societies are, and she must now return to that mad and beautiful world to prevent the cities' mutually assured destruction! A high-octane blend of The Shadow, Tomb Raider, retropunk science fiction, and 21st century Weird Pulp action, Anna Mercury is a headlong adventure serial about a beautiful and mysterious spy-adventurer who is not what she seems! Anna Mercury will be a series of mini-series, starting with this five-issue color series that features art by all-new talent Facundo Percio. This issue is available with a regular cover by Paul Duffield, a wraparound by Juan Jose Ryp, a painted cover by artist Felipe Massafera, and also a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Edition featuring the initial character designs by Percio.
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REGULAR—32pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $3.99
PAINTED—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

ANNA MERCURY: PREPARE FOR LAUNCH — RYP COVER EDITION
by Warren Ellis & Facundo Percio
Don’t miss Ryp’s smoking cover on the smash-hit of WizardWorld LA! Never before offered in PREVIEWS, this book is a must-have for collectors, as well as anyone who wants to pull back the curtain on this sultry spy-adventuress and get a closer look at Anna before she leapt onto the scene! The pages are packed with never-before-seen sketches from series artist Facundo Percio, a special look at the B&W art from #1, and an interview with creator Warren Ellis about the series! But, just like Anna, this book is going to move fast — so don't blink, or you'll miss the svelte print run of just 1,000 copies!
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16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A ANNA MERCURY #1
by Warren Ellis & Facundo Percio
Dancing amidst the spires of a city called New Ataraxia, there is a woman who can cloud men's minds, leap across buildings as if weightless, unerringly fire twin automatic pistols in the most insane conditions, and disappear in a crowded room. She fights against the political repression of an insane technocratic society, and she comes from a place that no one in New Ataraxia has ever heard of. And she has one hour to save the city from itself!
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32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.99

DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #9
by Warren Ellis & Ivan Rodriguez
Doktor Sleepless begins its exciting second season with this can't-miss issue! Whether you've been tuning in to the Doktor's broadcasts from the beginning, or are just looking to jump into the series, this issue marks the start of a new story arc — and we guarantee you won't want to wait until 2009 for the collected edition! It may be that the good Doktor has pushed the city too far. People are sick. People are dying. But, then again, maybe nobody in Heavenside minds, right? Well, not the nice people in Central, behind the pay-cop barrier. But what do you suppose will happen when it turns out that an invisible barrier won't stop all the nice peoples nice things from falling apart, too? Warren Ellis' satirical-political science fiction novel continues its on-going run! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover.
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RES. from Previews Vol. XVIII #1 (JAN083405)
REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

DOKTOR SLEEPLESS MANUAL #1 AUXILIARY EDITION
by Warren Ellis, Ivan Rodriguez & Felipe Massafera
Now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing of Dok Manual #1, which is limited to 2,000 copies, with a new cover by artist Ivan Rodriguez still at the original cover price of $3.99! The sold-out Doktor Sleepless #1 is now available as part of this special Manual #1. Here is the perfect way to check out the new on-going Ellis epic that has everyone talking, and now it is ads-free, full of extra material, and still the original cover price! As well as the full #1, the Doktor Sleepless Manual comes with ten full pages of back matter, including extended information — and perhaps a few clues — on the technology and locales of Heavenside written by Warren Ellis for the doktorsleepless.com datashadow, and several all-new full-page paintings from maestro Felipe Massafera!
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32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

GRAVEL #5
by Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer & Oscar Jimenez
Gravel, the explosive monthly series from Ellis and Wolfer, continues its wild and bloody run! After his victory in a frenzied battle to the death with Edwin Royston and nine powerful Combat Magicians, William Gravel travels to the remote English countryside to collect the spoils of his personal war: the grand Shockham Hall and the fourth piece of the Sigsand Manuscript. Retrieving this section of the most powerful Occult tome ever written will not be easy, however, because there is something in the woods leading to Shockham Hall, and something in the black skies above that thunders down with Apocalyptic fury. These are the riders of the dead, and a beaten and exhausted William Gravel is about to become the prey in the legendary Wild Hunt! This issue is available with a regular cover by Mike Wolfer, a wraparound by new series artist Oscar Jimenez, and also a rare 1-in-15 Black Magic Edition featuring a new cover by Wolfer.
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REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

GRAVEL #1 AUXILIARY EDITION
by Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer & Raulo Caceres
Combat Magician William Gravel is unleashed in this on-going monthly series! Now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing of #1, which is limited to 2,000 copies, with a new cover by artist Mike Wolfer still at the original cover price of $3.99!
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32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

STARS OF THE MONTH

WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KISS TP'S
by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer
Back in print in time for the all-new series in 2008! The entire Strange Kiss series collected in one volume featuring the introduction of William Gravel! Stranger Kisses is about people for whom two genders are not enough, no matter how you play mix-and-match with sexuality. It's also about videotape, bad secrets, and what it's like to have an entire city wanting to kill you. The Body Orchid digs deep into William Gravel's magic past and begs an answer to one of the greatest combat magician secrets — the Body Orchid — when he is forced to confront his former teammates of SAS team Alpha One Four. Strong Medicine sends Gravel back to London, where he gets sucked into a horrific child mutilation investigation. Because this child was killed in a very specific way, it was a muti-killing designed to bring powerful magic to someone! Gravel travels to the Philippines in Necromancer, where he battles zombies created by a vengeance-seeking superior who wants Gravel out of the way! Get brought up-to-date on the exciting stories of Combat Magician William Gravel!
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VOLUME 1: STRANGE KISS (STAR12541)—SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95
VOLUME 2: STRANGER KISSES (STAR14717)—SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
VOLUME 3: STRANGE KILLINGS (STAR17794)—SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
VOLUME 4: BODY ORCHARD (SEP032087)—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95
VOLUME 5: STRONG MEDICINE (MAY042360)—SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
VOLUME 6: NECROMANCER (JUN062917)—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99

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NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 VOWS COVER
by John Russo & Edison George
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of a true iconic horror movie classic! Night of the Living Dead co-creator John Russo brings you a new tale of terror set during the night that changed the world forever. This special bonus-sized tale features appearances by some of the original film's most memorable characters, including the recently deceased Johnny, Barbra, and little Karen Cooper. Jacen Burrows provides this all-new haunting cover that is limited to just 1,500 copies!
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40pgs, FC SRP: $5.99

ANNA MERCURY ART PRINT #1
by Paul Duffield
Anna Mercury is at her sexiest on this perfect high-resolution print of Paul Duffield’s cover to Anna Mercury #1, and is suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 250 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve. (C: 0-0-1)
Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $19.99