GEMSTONE PUBLISHING
UNCLE SCROOGE #380
by Romano Scarpa, Dona Rosa & Freddy Milton
In Gorm Transgaard’s “Invasion From the Past,” Scrooge rebuilds his money bin as
a fortress! Gyro endures Carl Barks’ “August Accident”; then Scrooge rescues
Freddy Milton's “Insulted Sultan!” Finally Romano Scarpa stars Scrooge and
Brigitta MacBridge in the feature-length “Industrial Magnetism!” A new Don Rosa
pin-up wraps the book.
SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #695
by Floyd Gottfredson, Carl Barks & Byron Erickson
In Byron Erickson’s “Oh, Grow Up!” Donald Duck and his nephews declare civil
war! Huey, Louie, and Dewey again earn Don’s ire with Carl Barks’ destructive
“Gold Finder”; then, in the conclusion of Floyd Gottfredson’s “Boxing Champion,”
Mickey and Butch replace boxer Ruffhouse Rat — and face murderous Creamo Catnera
at ringside!
SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
THE BARKS/ROSA COLLECTION VOLUME 2: DONALD'S ATOM BOMB TP
by Barks & Rosa
It's the second in Gemstone's trade paperback series pairing Carl Barks' Duck
classics with Don Rosa's modern-day sequels! Professor Mollicule debuts in
“Donald Duck’s Atom Bomb” and returns in “The Duck Who Fell to Earth”; Donald
becomes “Super Snooper,” and then “Super Snooper Strikes Again!” Finally Donald
exploits Scrooge’s rare coins in Barks’ “Trouble with Dimes” and Rosa’s “Money
Pit!” (SEP073684)
SC, 72pgs, FC SRP: $8.99
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK TP'S
by Don Rosa
All twelve chapters of Don Rosa's celebrated Eisner Award-winning The Life and
Times of Scrooge McDuck series, detailing the biography of the "World's Richest
Duck," are presented in an affordable trade paperback edition! Also available is
The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Companion, presenting the pre-chapters and
in-between chapters of Rosa's sprawling epic!
THE LIFE AND TIMES (FEB078237)—SC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC SRP: $17.99
THE LIFE AND TIMES COMPANION (JUN063129)—SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $16.99
WALT DISNEY'S THE THREE MUSKETEERS GN
by Various
The official adaptation of Disney's The Three Musketeers, a direct-to-DVD movie
starring Mickey, Donald, and Goofy! This adaptation stars Mickey, Donald, and
Goofy in the title roles, with Minnie and Daisy as ingénues, and The Beagle
Boys, Peg-Leg Pete, and Clarabelle (that's right!) as the villains! (JUN042574)
SC, 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95
WALT DISNEY'S VACATION PARADE #3
by Various
This Disney holiday anthology book features Mickey, Donald, Uncle Scrooge, Chip
‘n’ Dale, Li’l Bad Wolf, and Ludwig von Drake. Inside are new and vintage tales
with a vacation theme, highlighted by Carl Barks’ classic Donald adventure,
“Terror of the River,” and a modern day Mickey adventure, “Sandgate,” written
and illustrated by Noel Van Horn. (MAR063229)
SC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC SRP: $8.95
EC ARCHIVES: SHOCK SUSPENSTORIES VOLUME 2 LIMITED LEATHERBOUND HC
by Bill Gaines, Al Feldstein, Wally Wood, Jack Kamen & Various
Dean Kamen, son of original EC comics artist Jack Kamen, re-introduces the
mysterious world of EC comics with his foreword to the second volume of Shock
SuspenStories, with twenty-four more thrilling tales by Bill Gaines and Al
Feldstein, with artwork by legendary artists like Wally Wood, Reed Crandall, Al
Williamson, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Al Feldstein, George Evans, John Severin,
Bill Elder, Johnny Craig and Jack Kamen himself. Reprints issues 7-12 — six
complete issues (24 stories) — of the comic book Shock SuspenStories, originally
published in 1953. This leather-bound edition is limited to 300 copies, each one
signed by Jack Kamen! (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $150.00
EC ARCHIVES: SHOCK SUSPENSTORIES HC'S
by Various
These beautiful hardcovers reprint the first twelve issues of the classic EC
comic book Shock SuspenStories, originally published in 1952 and 1953. Includes
stories by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein with art by Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, Joe
Orlando, Graham Ingles, and Wally Wood. Volume One reprints the first six
issues, while Volume Two contains issues #7-12.
VOLUME 1 (SEP063328)—HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95
VOLUME 2 (FEB073490)—HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95
THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 38
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is back with its 38th edition and is
packed with all sorts of details from the world of comics including feature
articles on the fabled DC ashcan comics, the Gaines file copies, and the history
of Star Wars in comics. The Guide remains the most complete listing of comics
from the 1500s to the present, and this year’s edition features a choice of
covers: Marvel Villains by Mark Sparacio (Heroes For Hire, Shi) and Star Wars by
Doug Wheatley (Star Wars: Empire, Superman: Last Son of Earth). Special Note:
The hardcover editions of the Guide are printed very close to order, so don’t
forget to order enough!
MARVEL VILLIANS HC (DEC073675)—HC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $35.00
MARVEL VILLIANS SC (DEC073676)—SC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $29.95
STAR WARS HC (DEC073677)—HC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $35.00
STAR WARS SC (DEC073678)—SC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $29.95
STARS OF THE MONTH
HAKE'S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS 6TH EDITION
by Ted Hake
With more than 15,000 items — all photo-illustrated — and more than 45,000
prices, Hake’s Price Guide To Character Toys is the standard by which other toy
guides are measured. This new edition features expanded and updated listings,
more than 360 unique categories, checklists, and more!
SC, FC SRP: $35.00
POP CULTURE WITH CHARACTER: A LOOK INSIDE GEPPI'S ENTERTAINMENT MUSEUM
by Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg
Geppi’s Entertainment Museum is the culmination of a long-held dream, the
embodiment of the desire to see pop culture entertainment in the setting it
deserves, designed to preserve, promote and present comic character collectibles
in their proper historical context. Now in book form, you can take the tour
through the ages yourself! (OCT063432)
HC, 7x10, 272pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
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GIRL TWIRL COMICS
THE MARTIAN CONFEDERACY VOLUME 1: REDNECKS RED PLANET GN
by Jason McNamara, Paige Braddock & Brian Miller
In the year 3535 the people of Mars struggle under corporate and political
hooliganism. In the black market underground Boone, Spinner, and Lou were three
outlaws looking out for themselves. But when a cure for Mars’ toxic air supply
falls into the wrong hands, these three rednecks decide to do whatever it takes
to save their planet. Or die trying. Thieves. Outlaws. Rednecks. Humanity’s last
hope on Mars!
SC, 6x8, 152pgs, PC SRP: $15.00
GO MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT LLC
A-I REVOLUTION VOLUME 5 GN
by Yuu Asami
Despite Vermillion and Kira’s attempts to erase his negative programming, the
assassin AT-6 is killing again. Determined to put an end to the bloodshed once
and for all, Kira sets out to kill their creator — but they say love is blind,
and loyalty is a powerful thing. Can Kira really kill the man who made him? Will
appeal to fans of Absolute Boyfriend and Chobits!
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (5 of 17) SRP: $10.99
ULTIMATE VENUS VOLUME 2 GN
by Takako Shigematsu
Being an heiress isn’t all glamour and luxury! Politics and betrayal go
hand-in-hand as Yuzu learns more about the rival families and those who would do
her harm. Friends turn to enemies as loyalties shift, and Yuzu finds herself in
the middle of a dangerous game! Will appeal to fans of Tenshi Ja Nai!!,
Gentlemen's Alliance, and Platinum Garden.
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $10.99
KAMISAMA KAZOKU VOLUME 2 GN
by Yoshikazu Kuwashima & Tapiri
Life as a human isn’t quite what Samataro expected! His divine family and
friends no longer remember his former status, and for good reason — it’s a lot
harder to get along on his own than he expected! A little divine intervention
would come in handy when Samataro finds out Kumiko is moving away, but he’s
determined to handle things on his own! This fan-service manga will appeal to
fans of Ao Yori Aoshi, and Negima!
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $10.99
HER MAJESTY'S DOG VOLUME 10 GN
by Mick Takeuchi
Despite Hyoue’s protests, Amane begins the ceremony to become head of the Kamori
family — but things spiral quickly out of control when Zakuro intervenes, and
the identity of the one behind all their troubles is finally revealed! Painful
memories from Amane’s past are brought to the surface, and soon not even Hyoue
can help her; though his greatest wish has come true and his pact with Amane is
severed, the price may be her life! This supernatural action mixed with romance
and teen angst will appeal to fans of Inu Yasha and Fruits Basket!
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
CY-BELIEVERS VOLUME 3 GN
by Shioko Mizuki
The Cy-Believers' club is moving along better than ever as refugees from other
clubs make it their home. They all have one thing in common — they hate Natori!
Despite Natori’s behavior, Rui finds herself jumping to his defense, but is that
just because the boy she really likes is entangled elsewhere? Will appeal to
fans of The Gentlemen's Alliance and Imadoki!
SC, 200pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $10.99
STARS OF THE MONTH
KING OF THE LAMP VOLUME 1 GN
by Takako Shigematsu
Be careful what you wish for! Long ago, the king of a far-away land made too
many enemies by expanding his massive harem. Punished and sealed away in the
form of a genie, the lecherous former-king can only end his curse by helping
1,000 girls find love! (AUG073693)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
CANTARELLA VOLUME 9 TP
by You Higuri
Driven apart despite their efforts, Chiaro and Lucrezia continue to love each
other from afar. But with Cesare’s dark scheming and Lucrezia forced to marry
yet again, will Chiaro return to Italy to save her — even if it means killing
Cesare? (AUG073691)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
HIKKATSU VOLUME 2 GN
by Yu Yagami
The saga of man vs. appliance continues in volume two of Hikkatsu! Shota and his
friends travel through the desert, where a steady stream of challenges confront
our heroes! Can Shota master his technique before the giant robots, prospectors
and men in animal suits do him in? (AUG073692)
SC, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $10.99
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