www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVIX #5 May 2009  

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with D)

DABEL BROTHERS PUBLISHING

THE WARRIORS: JAILBREAK #1
(W) Erik Henriksen (A) Todd Herman, Herb Apon
Rough, smart, funny, and action-packed, there's a reason why The Warriors is still a fan-favorite, 20 years after its controversial debut! Now, Dabel Brothers Publishing presents the eagerly anticipated The Warriors: Jailbreak, a four-issue series that picks up where the movie left off! In Jailbreak's first issue, we find out what happened to tough-guy Ajax after his arrest; follow young Rembrandt as he makes his way on New York's tough streets; and get caught up in the exhilarating action as Swan, The Warriors' new leader, prepares for his gang's most dangerous adventure yet. Jailbreak is everything fans love about The Warriors... and more!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

THE WARRIORS: BASEBALL FURIES POSTER
(A) Eric Powell
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Warriors in style, this poster artwork painted by Eric Powell (The Goon), features one of the members of everyone's other favorite gang from the movie, the "Baseball Furies", fresh from a beatdown on a rival gang member. Measuring a full 24" x 36" and printed on glossy stock, this poster is sure to impress fellow Warriors fans, and those that just appreciate fine pop culture art!
24x36, FC SRP: $9.99

ROBERT JORDAN'S WHEEL OF TIME: EYE OF THE WORLD #3
(W) Chuck Dixon, Robert Jordan (A) Chase Conley
"Winternight"—The mysterious dark rider is momentarily forgotten as the Al'Thor farm is beset by trollocs smelling blood. It’s up to Rand to wield his father's sword in defense of the family as the action heats up in this epic series of graphic re-tellings of Robert Jordan's classic fantasy round. This fresh violence stirs memories of wars past in old Tam and he dreams of the desperate fight at the Dragonwall.
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

DEAN KOONTZ'S NEVERMORE #5
(W) Dean Koontz, Keith Champagne (A) Andy Smith
Bobby Godric's quest to replace his true love has inadvertently exposed his earth to danger he could never have imagined, and uncovered questions about the true origins of mankind, their place in the universe, and their alien enemy, The Hydra. With the fate of every earth in existence hanging in the balance, Bobby must choose between saving everything or losing Nora forever.
32pgs, FC (5 of 6) SRP: $3.99

DDP/DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING

HACK/SLASH VOL. 6: IN REVENGE AND IN LOVE TP
(W) Tim Seeley (A) Kevin Mellon, Emily Stone
(C) Eric Jones
Hot off of the Hack family reunion, Cassie and Vlad are stopped in their tracks as Cassie is blamed and arrested for the murders committed by the very slashers she has sworn to eliminate. Things get worse as they cross paths with everyone’s favorite 8-year-old dream-reaper, Ashely. All this, as well as a much un-requested encore by the worst slasher this side of Nef, Six Sixx.
SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $18.99

HACK/SLASH #25
(W) Tim Seeley (A) Bryan Baugh
(C) Tim Seeley, Stefano Caselli
A double-sized, action-filled, blood-spattered spectacular containing the origins of the BLACK LAMP SOCIETY and SAMHAIN, and featuring art by horror artist extraordinaire, BRYAN BAUGH! Cassie and Vlad make their way into the Cedar Island Reserve, only to find they've entered the hunting ground of something that isn't quite natural! Our heroes are used to taking on one slasher at a time... how will they stand up to hundreds of monsters?! Also, Chris deals with last issue's terrifying revelation, and a new villain plots destruction at a bar in Chicago!
48pgs, FC $5.50

CKY—THE COMIC!
(W) Dave Mowery, Mike Larrimore (A) Joshua Emerick, Steve Gendron
(C) Joshua Emerick
The exclusive CKY one-shot is now available in stores from DDP! Pennsylvania based rock band, CKY are faced with the task of taking down wave after wave of Zombies in this tongue-in-cheek take on the classic genre. Watch as the band is forced to Infiltrate, Destroy and Rebuild!
48pgs, FC $5.99

OLYMPUS #2
(W) Geoff Johns, Kris Grimminger (A/C) Butch Guice
Part two of this amazing series from Geoff John’s & Kris Grimminger. The band of archaeology students and their cut-throat mercenary counter parts continue on their journey through Mount Olympus. Is their collective knowledge and brawn enough to save them from the most dangerous Greek monsters known to man?!
32pgs, FC $3.50

BARAK THE BARBARIAN: QUEST FOR THE TREASURE OF STIMULI #2 [OF 4]
(W) Larry Hama, Tim Seeley (A/C) Tim Seeley
According to THE MADDOWIAN CHRONICLES he was the one destined to save the great republic of America and dethrone the overpaid despots of the time. Join Barack, Sorceress Hilaria, her demi-god trickster husband Biil, Overlord Boosh and Chainknee of the Elephant Kingdom. Who can the lone barbarian trust, if anyone?
32pgs, FC (2 of 4) $3.50

THE ZOMBIES THAT ATE THE WORLD VOL. 1 TP
(W) Jerry Frissen (A/C) Guy Davis
In Los Angeles in the year 2064, the world has changed. The dead have risen and corpses live again.
In a black comedic saga that only Guy Davis could illustrate, a zombie apocalypse like you have never seen engulfs the City of Angels. Collects the first four issues of this indie hit!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC $14.99

THE ZOMBIES THAT ATE THE WORLD #5 [OF 8]
(W) Jerry Frissen (A/C) Guy Davis
Jerry Frissen and Guy Davis' zombie epic continues with “Pop Pop Art” Part 1 (of 2) which shows us the darker side of Los Angeles 2064. Zombies, chainsaws, riots and a beheading, all in just the first half of this hilarious story!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (5 of 8) $3.50

D.E./DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: CHAPTER TWO #1
(W) Jim Krueger (A) Edgar Salazar (main), Doug Klauba (back-up)
(C) Alex Ross (50/50), Stephen Segovia (1-10), Jae Lee (1-5)
The next exciting chapter of Dynamite Entertainment’s PROJECT SUPERPOWERS is here! Overseen again by Ross, who plots and art directs the entire PROJECT SUPERPOWERS universe, writer Jim Krueger returns for Chapter Two, as the pair of all-star creators are joined for the series by Edgar (DEATH DEFYING ‘DEVIL) Salazar! The new series is faster, more intense, and the WORLD IS AT STAKE! This oversized, 48-page issue includes 22 pages of story and art, PLUS a new, 2-page painted origin of the ‘Devil, PLUS 8 pages of bonus materials, and it’s all for just for the regular price of only $2.99!
Featuring a “dynamite” pin up by Marvel exclusive artist Marko Djurdjevic and a 1-in-5 cover by Jae (Dark Avengers/X-Men Cover artist) Lee AS WELL AS a 1-in-10 chase cover by Wolverine: Origins and Wolverine: Dangerous Games artist Stephen Segovia! And, every issue from this 12 issue maxi series will feature a 1-in-5 variant cover by one of comic’s luminary artists starting with Jae (Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men) Lee on number one, with fiture covers by: Marc (X-Men/Dark Avengers) Silvestri, John (Astonishing X-Men) Cassaday, Joe (Superman/Batman/Soulfire) Benitez, Lee (The Stand) Bermejo, Michael (The Darkness) Broussard, Stjepan (Witchblade) Sejic, Kenneth (Top Cow/Marvel artist Punisher/Wolverine) Rocafort, Patrick (Avengers/Invaders) Berkenkotter, Jackson (Avengers/Invaders artist) Herbert, Mike (Black Terror) Lilly, Jae Lee and more!
REGULAR—48pgs, FC $2.99
SKETCHED COVER—48pgs, FC $49.99

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY #1
(W) Chuck Dixon (A) Esteve Polls
(C) Dennis Calero (50%), Sergio Cariello (25%), Francesco Francavilla (25%)
From the classic movie, the Good, The Bad, and The Ugly! The Man with No Name rides again, this time under the veteran hand of writer Chuck (G.I.Joe) Dixon in a brand-new Dynamite #1!
Featuring incredible art by Esteve Polls, and iconic covers by Wolverine Noir artist, Dennis Calero, Lone Ranger artist, Sergio Cariello and Zorro artist, Francesco Francavilla, Dixon tells the tale of “DEAD MAN’S HAND” in a five part arc that continues the strong direction Dynamite’s westerns are known for!
REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.50
FOIL COVER—32pgs, FC PI
SKETCH COVER—32pgs, FC $49.99

THE MAN WITH NO NAME VOL. 1: SINNERS AND SAINTS TP
(W) Christos Gage (A) Wellington Dias (C) Richard Isanove
They formed an alliance of hate to steal a fortune in dead man's gold and now, for the first time ever, a direct continuation from the classic western film “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” has arrived from Dynamite Entertainment.
For its iconic imagery, stars and score, the "Man with no Name" trilogy is a modern masterpiece of cinema!
Now, the legend comes to life once again, starring the ultimate anti-hero, under the helm of writer Christos (New Avengers/G.I.Joe) Gage and artist Wellington Dias.
This volume collects issues 1-6, and features a cover gallery by Richard Isanove and Arthur (Marvel Zombies) Suydam.
SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $19.99

BUCK ROGERS #2
(W) Scott Beatty (A) Carlos Rafael
(C) John Cassaday (75%), Carlos Rafael (25%)
The future begins now! Join us as we present pop culture’s first hero -- Buck Rogers! The first man out of time… the first man to be taken from his present and thrown into the future… the inspiration for countless heroes, and it all begins here!
REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.50
SKETCH COVER—32pgs, FC $49.99

THE BOYS #32
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Carlos Ezquerra
(C) Darick Robertson
With the Female gone and the survivors left reeling, the Boys find out who's after them the hard way- walking straight into a nightmarish trap. Pulping teenage supes is one thing, but how will our heroes fair against a front-rank supe team of unimaginable power? Blood flies and bones shatter, as Butcher decides to meet fire with fire... in The Self-Preservation Society, part two.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC $2.99

THE BOYS VOL. 4: WE GOTTA GO NOW TP
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Darick Robertson, John Higgins
They're outcasts. Renegades. Rogues. Outsiders. They're the world's most profitable superheroes. They're the G-Men. But who knows what dirty secrets they might be hiding in the G-Mansion? It's up to Butcher, Hughie, Mother's Milk, the Frenchman and the Female to find out. Even if they risk finally biting off much, much more than they can chew...
This TPB collects issues 23-30 of the acclaimed series and features a complete cover gallery including all of the covers from the run by Darick Robertson, Jim Lee, John Cassaday, Howard Chaykin, John Higgins, Steve Dillon and more!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC $19.99

THE BOYS: HEROGASM #3 (OF 6)
(W) Garth Ennis (A) John McCrea (C) Darick Robertson
The first-ever Boys spin-off mini-series features the pairing of Ennis with Hitman artist John McCrea and covers by Boys artist and co-creator Darick Robertson!
The occasional death at Herogasm isn't that unusual, but how one member of Fantastico checks out is nothing short of spectacular. In the resultant chaos the Boys make their move- on a target that may not be all he seems. Hughie, meanwhile, runs smack into Black Noir in the worst possible way, while Jack From Jupiter spills a few more secrets to A-Train. And speaking of secrets, what does the man from Vought-American want with Vic the Veep...?
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (3 of 6) $2.99

DAN DARE OMNIBUS TP
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Gary Erskine (C) Dave Gibbons
His beloved Space Fleet long-disbanded and his friends scattered to the winds, Dare lives far from home in self-imposed exile. But in the black depths of space, something ancient and terrible is stirring. A long-forgotten enemy is coming back, with an army of demonic beasts and a secret weapon that threatens reality itself.
Garth Ennis (The Boys) and Gary Erskine (Hypersonic) revisit the classic British comic character in an epic tale of courage and sacrifice, as old adversaries clash head-on and a battle is fought in the stars to decide the fate of billions. (C:0-1-2)
SC, 216pgs, FC $19.99

THE LONE RANGER #17
(W) Brett Matthews (A) Sergio Cariello
(C) John Cassaday (50/50)
The Lone Ranger rides again! Continuing their plan of releasing incredible Lone ranger comics as the story arcs are complete, Dynamite is unveiling the next thrilling chapter in their saga of the Lone Ranger!
The creative team remains in place: Covers by John Cassaday, Writing and direction by Brett Matthews and Art by Sergio Cariello!
32pgs, FC $3.50

THE LONE RANGER 75TH ANNIVERSARY STATUE
“A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty "Hi Yo Silver!"
With those words, the Lone Ranger had endured for over 75 years as a cultural icon and for the last three years, Dynamite Entertainment has brought the legend back to life with a critically acclaimed new comic book series! Now, they’ve taken it one step further, re-creating on of John Cassaday’s incredible series as a high end collectible statue!
Sculpted and painted by Tom and Joy Snyder, and art-directed by John Cassaday, this limited edition statue of the Lone ranger atop Silver stands 14” high and 12” wide and 8” deep!
Statue $299.99

THE LONE RANGER 75TH ANNIVERSARY STATUE—LIMITED SKETCHED EDITION
Featuring a signed certificate of authenticity, complete with an original head sketch of the Ranger on each certificate! Limited to only 75 in the world!
Statue $499.99

THE LONE RANGER VOLUME 3: SCORCHED EARTH TP
(W) Brett Matthews (A) Sergio Cariello (C) John Cassaday
Dynamite Entertainment continues its acclaimed run of The Lone Ranger from writer Brett Matthews, artist Sergio Cariello and colorist Marcelo Pinto from The Lone Ranger #12-#16!
Collected here for the first time, Volume Three features “Scorched Earth” (issues 12-15) which finds The Ranger and Tonto drawing closer to Cavendish, while the world around them explodes in fire and murder!
Also included is “Ostinato” (issue #16) which provides a look inside the mind of the West’s most brutal and complex villain – Butch Cavendish. (C:0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $14.99

THE COMPLETE DRACULA #3 (OF 5)
(W) Leah Moore, John Reppion (A) Colton Worley
(C) John Cassaday w/Laura Martin
This 40 page comic is a fully-painted series featuring a massive 32 pages of story and art per issue, each page fully-painted in a rich, moody style by Worley, all under covers by modern master John Cassaday! Join us for this authentic and exhaustive adaptation by Moore and Reppion, who also provide bonus materials such as script pages, annotations and samplings of the original text by Stoker! (C:0-1-2)
40pgs, FC (3 of 5) $4.99

SHERLOCK HOLMES #3 (OF 5)
(W) Leah Moore, John Reppion (A)Aaron Campbell
(C) John Cassaday w/Laura Martin
The acclaimed mystery from Dynamite continues! The mystery deepens as Holmes remains on the run and Watson must put the pieces together to either save his friend, or condemn him!
32pgs, FC (3 of 5) $3.50

RED SONJA #48
(W) Brian Reed (A) Walter Geovani
(C) Mel Rubi (50%), Adriano Batista (25%), Fabiano Neves (25%)
The current saga of Red Sonja is hurtling towards a dynamic conclusion! Brian Reed and Walter Geovani bring Sonja to the cusp as Dynamite plans a new thrilling event in Red Sonja #50!
32pgs, FC $2.99

RED SONJA VOL. 6: DEATH TP
(W) Various (A) Various (C) Alex Ross
RED SONJA IS DEAD! LONG LIVE RED SONJA!
The She-Devil with a Sword sacrificed herself to rid the age of the villainy of Kulan Gath and now finds herself travelling the river of the dead, a mysterious boatkeeper her only companion, as her life and past events swirl in the darkness around her!
Featuring five incredible issues by five incredible creative teams, the events of this volume set the stage for the next thrilling set of Red Sonja comic book events!
Volume Six of Dynamite’s Red Sonja contains issues 30-34 along with a complete cover gallery featuring the work of Alex Ross, Fabiano Neves, Luke Ross, Paul Renaud, Nat Jones, Ken Kelly, Mel Rubi, Adriano Batista and more!
SC, 7x10. 144pgs, FC $19.99

ARMY OF DARKNESS #23
(W) Mike Raicht (A/C) Scott Cohn
The biggest and best horror comic on the stands is heading towards another issue #25! What surprises does the creative team and Dynamite have in mind for Ash and company along the way? Find out in this issue from writer Mike Raicht and artist Scott Cohn!
32pgs, FC $3.50

SUPER-ZOMBIES #5 (OF 5)
(W) Marc Guggenheim, Vince Gonzales (A) Mel Rubi
(C) Fabiano Neves, Mel Rubi
For four issues the mystery has unraveled and it all explodes here in the thrilling conclusion to Dynamite’s Super Zombies mini series event! The most unexpected book on the racks featuring the undead, Super Zombies has been hailed by fans and critics alike!
32pgs, FC (5 of 5) $3.50

JUNGLE GIRL “DIAMOND EYE” EDITION STATUE
The Jungle Girl Statue is one of Dynamite’s most ambitious projects! Based on the cover art to the premiere issue of Dynamite’s series, Frank Cho himself has meticulously art directed the piece, and he hasn’t let any detail escape his artistic eye. Here, Jana the Jungle Girl is presented in 3-D for the first-time ever as Cho’s pure vision — and what a vision!
Sculpted from Cho’s art by Tom and Joy Snyder, Jungle Girl stands 7” tall, 8 ½” wide and 6” deep!
Featuring jewel eyes and a certificate of authenticity signed by Jungle Girl creators Frank Cho and Doug Murray!
Statue $299.99

DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHING

MILLENNIUM PRIME MINISTER VOLUME 1 (YAOI)
(W/A) Eiki Eiki
Minori Nagashima is a high school student bored to death with the mundane of her everyday life. That is until one day at the local arcade when she defeats an opponent in a video game, and that very evening learns that the Japanese Prime Minister has selected her, and her once-boring life will change forever! “Will you be my First Lady?” The guy who stole Minori’s first kiss asks Minori to marry him in a grand fashion!
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $12.95

ANGELIC RUNES VOLUME 1
(W/A) Makoto Tateno
A traveler in search of his father chances upon a pair of twins about to be buried by their village. The villagers claim the two are cursed but he rescues them. He soon finds out what makes the villagers fear them: the siblings have the power of angels and demons. But he has his own secrets as well...
SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $12.95

TRAIN*TRAIN VOLUME 2
(W/A) Eiki Eiki
On the one hand is Asahi, so poor he subsists on bread crusts. On the other hand is Hokuto, so rich he comes to work by helicopter if it looks like he’ll be late. Will this chasm in their economic differences cause Kaiji to lose it?! What will happen when Asahi and Hokuto temporarily switch places?!
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $12.95

LOVE CONTROL VOLUME 2 (YAOI)
(W/A) Ai Hasukawa
The love between a company president and a designer. As always, it’s give-and-take, with neither one giving an inch, but that’s been the case with Okumura and Yamashiro for ages. But what will happen when they both spy the charming young bartender, Sasatani?! This time, the popular Sasatani’s version of events is included in the second volume of this popular series.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $12.95

JUNIOR ESCORT: SHINING MOON VOLUME 4 (YAOI)
(W/A) Sakurako Hanafubuki
“Come on down... down here.” - Koji split from home during his first year of high school, and at 17 he sold his body to a man at an escort club. Later, he commanded the world of entertainment as charismatic star, Koji Mizuhara. It’s a teenage rush full of jealousy and madness!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W (4 of 4) $12.95

AI NO KUSABI VOLUME 6: METAMORPHOSE (YAOI NOVEL)
(W/A) Rieko Yoshihara
Seeing Guardian’s dark side in full, the pursued Kirie escaped to Riki’s place. But Guy handed him over to the visiting Katz, leading to discord between Riki and Guy, and Riki left the slums behind to seek out Iason’s approval. After a gap of a year and a half, Riki increased his charms and returned as Blondie’s pet, but… It’s the long-awaited volume 6 the series!
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (6 of 6) $8.95

THE GUILTY VOLUME 4: FORSAKEN (YAOI NOVEL)
(W) Katsura Izumi (A) Hinako Takanaga
Editor Toya Sakurai has finished moving, shacking up with writer Kai Hodaka, who is also Sakurai’s lover. Kai’s reactions to Toya’s studio apartment with a tiny kitchenette are still fresh in Toya’s mind, and after 2 years with Kai, Toya feels like happiness is within his reach. During that time, celebrating the completion of his three-part novel, Kai decides to release a special collection book for his fans. As Toya begins the editorial process, he begins to uncover shocking things about Kai’s past… Includes a new short story as well.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (4 of 4) $8.95

DEL REY MANGA

AIR GEAR VOLUME 13 GN
(W/A) Oh!Great
Ikki is now one of the most famous Air Treck stars in the world, but not everyone believes in his talents. The Internet buzzes with haters and critics, and Team Trident is burning to challenge him. Can Ikki prove he has what it takes to make it to the top? (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

FAIRY TAIL VOLUME 7 GN
(W/A) Hiro Mashima
Hotshot wizard Natsu has survived the grudge match between Fairy Tail and a rival guild, but that war is nothing compared to his next dangerous mission! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

KAMICHAMA KARIN-CHU VOLUME 5 GN
(W/A) Koge-Donbo
Karin has learned in a dream that the future is much worse than anyone thinks, and now she's the only one who can save those she loves. She can't bring herself to share the shattering truth, but how can she face the possibility of this nightmare alone? (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

KITCHEN PRINCESS VOLUME 10 GN
(W) Miyuki Kobayashi (A) Natsumi Ando
The sensational cooking manga continues, and Najika's charming adventures lead her not only to new culinary achievements but also, at last, to romantic connection with the boy of her dreams. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

LE CHEVALIER D'EON VOLUME 7 GN
(W) Tou Ubukata (A) Kiriko Yumeji
The murderous poets have pursued Lord Douglas for helping Lia, and he is only saved by an unexpected savior — Emma, one of the wicked twin sisters who has undergone a strange and magical transformation! What new terrors await the two on the streets of Paris? (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

NEGIMA! VOLUME 23 GN
(W/A) Ken Akamatsu
Negi is a great wizard, but to help is students get home from the Magical World, he had to get much better — fast! Will he be able to master his new skills to be as strong a wizard as his father? (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

NINJA GIRLS VOLUME 1 GN
(W/A) Hosana Tanaka
In Japan's distant past ninja warriors roamed the land. But Raizo is just the sort of boy who seems to have no hope of becoming a ninja. Disfigured by a strange horn in the middle of his forehead, Raizo is a complete outcast. But then he meets a beautiful female ninja who introduces him to his destiny — he is the last living descendant of the royal family! She swears her loyalty to him, promises to help him regain his throne, and introduces him to his ninja servants, a group of glamorous, gorgeous, and super-cool ninja warriors! (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

NODAME CANTABILE VOLUME 16 GN
(W/A) Tomoko Hayakawa
Chiaki is gearing up for his first season as a conductor. The auditions were arduous enough, but that was only the beginning. With one disastrous performance behind him, Chiaki is driving his orchestra over the edge with his passionate perfectionism. Will he inspire his jaded musicians to soar — or will they just crash and burn again? (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

PARASYTE VOLUME 8 GN
(W/A) Hitoshi Iwaaki
Shinchi is both man and monster. He's an ordinary high school student whose body has been invaded by an alien parasite. And he alone knows a terrible secret — aliens are plotting the destruction of humanity. Now he is the target, for the the government and the alien invaders, in a hunt that will lead to a terrifying, bloody showdown. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 288pgs, B&W (8 of 8) SRP: $12.99

TSUBASA VOLUME 22 GN
(W/A) CLAMP
After Fai's secret past is revealed in horrific detail, he has to face the rage of Kurogane. Will these struggles mean the end of his quest? (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

DIABLO PRODUCTIONS

HUM: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL GN
(W) Scott Marcano, Tom Lenoci (A) Renzo Podesta
On the first human colony in space, two lovers separated by war try to bring peace to their troubled world. When a strange alien virus turns 80% of the colony blind, the sighted turn the victims into slaves. Following an epic revolution, a sighted "master" and his former slave struggle to defend a blind village from a pack of evil scavengers who want to re-enslave the entire planet.
SC, 7x10, 250pgs, PC SRP: $20.00

DIGITAL WEBBING

FIST OF JUSTICE #5
(W) Mike Imboden (A) Pow Rodriz
As if being in a cartoon wasn't bad enough, Fist of Justice finds himself locked in a race with the fate of the Earth at stake. Introducing Fist of Justice Lad and an ending featuring the in-continuity return of a popular villain that you can't miss! And what's any of this to do with the twisted Dr. Dibuk?
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

DO GOODER PRESS

PS238 #40
(W/A) Aaron Williams
Wonderburg has installed something no superhero community should be without: the Shoot It Into The Sun-9000 emergency disposal system. Got a time bomb or a gizmo that threatens life on Earth? Just pop it into the SIITS-9000 and out of the gravity well it goes! But a few of ps238's students think Zodon may be using it for nefarious purposes, and in their investigation, find themselves on their way into space with something too dangerous for even the Nuclear Family to keep!
32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99

DR MASTER PUBLICATIONS INC

DIVINE MELODY VOLUME 4 GN
(W/A) I-Huan
Yun-Shi confesses his love to Cai-Sheng, and even asks her to marry him! But Zi-Qiu warns Cai-Sheng of the complications of human emotions, which she has yet to understand. Could Zi-Qiu be falling for Cai-Sheng? Meanwhile, Ping seems to be possessed by a demon, and when Cai-Sheng goes to visit her, she falls right into the trap of the blood-thirsty demon!
SC, 6x8, 176pgs, B&W (4 of 6) SRP: $9.95

DRAWN & QUARTERLY

BIG QUESTIONS #12
(W/A) Anders Nilsen
The latest installment of Nilsen's well-regarded series. The wounded bird Clay completes his slow crawl over the rim and into the bomb crater. There he finds the lonely and depressed Betty. The two compare notes on the cataclysm's effects, and are shortly thereafter descended upon by three upstart crows on a lark and mission of revenge.
MATURE THEMES
24pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95

BURMA CHRONICLES HC (NEW PRINTING)
(W/A) Guy Delisle
Guy Delisle's account of a year spent in this military dictatorship where catastrophic mismanagement and ironhanded rule come up against profound resilience of spirit and expatriate life ambles along. Burma Chronicles is drawn with a minimal line, and interspersed with wordless vignettes and moments of Delisle's distinctive slapstick humor. (JUL083946)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 6x8, 280pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

THE JOHN STANLEY LIBRARY: NANCY VOLUME 1 HC
(W/A) John Stanley
The iconic comic strip character as you've never seen her before, interpreted by John Stanley. Created by Ernie Bushmiller, the beloved Brillo-headed Nancy starred in her own comic book series in the 1950's, written by arguably the greatest children's comics writer of all time, John Stanley. Drawn & Quarterly is now presenting the complete Stanley issues of Nancy in gorgeous hardcover volumes designed by Seth.
HC, 8.5x10, 184pgs, FC SRP: $24.95

KASPAR GN (NEW PRINTING)
(W/A) Diane Obomsawin
In Kaspar, Diane Obomsawin draws on Hauser's own writings, and contemporary accounts, to tell the foundling's strange story. Her drawings register the wonder and bewilderment of a trusting and sensitive soul emerging into a fickle society. Gentle and poetic, naïve and profound, Obomsawin's first book has a quiet and compelling charm. (NOV084026)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

DYNAMIC FORCES

AVENGERS/INVADERS #7 DF LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH—SIGNED BY ALEX ROSS
The original Steve Rogers Cap vs. Bucky Cap! Captain America and the Avengers vs... Captain America and the Invaders! This incredible 18 x 24 lithograph features the battle of the century by Alex Ross. Originally presented as the cover to Avengers/Invaders #7, the startling image is recaptured in this truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Printed on 100lb Gallerie Art Silk Stock this is an Alex Ross masterpiece ready to show off to your friends and fellow collectors! Available for your collecting pleasure as a high-end lithograph brought to you by Marvel Comics Alex Ross and Dynamic Forces! MSRP will be $89.99, but DF is presenting this at the Introductory Price of $49.99! (C:0-1-2)
Print, 18x24, FC $49.99

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600 DF EXCLUSIVE COVER—SIGNED BY ALEX ROSS
Look out, bud, he's got radioactive blood! And now Peter Parker, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has reached an "amazing" comic book milestone with Amazing Spider-Man #600!!! One of the biggest books of the year, with one of the best cover artists of all time! Celebrate 600 issues of web-slinging good times with this extremely limited collectible from Dynamic Forces and Alex Ross- and signed by Alex Ross, himself. Here comes the Spiiiiiiiiider-Man, Yeah! MSRP will be $29.99, but DF is presenting this at the Introductory Price of $19.62 (The year of Spidey's first appearance!) (C:0-1-2)
104pgs, FC $19.62

HULK #600 DF EXCLUSIVE COVER—SIGNED BY ALEX ROSS
An "incredible" comic book nearly half a century on the making! Celebrate 600 issues of smashing, rampaging, gamma irradiated good times with this extremely limited collectible from Dynamic Forces and Alex Ross- and signed by Alex Ross, himself. Red Hulk! Green Hulk! Worlds collide in this "dynamic" cover by super star Alex Ross! (C:0-1-2)
104pgs, FC $29.99

REBORN #1 DF EXCLUSIVE COVER—SIGNED BY ALEX ROSS
Marvel's BIGGEST book of the summer! We can't say what it is! Who is in it! But, boy, is it going to be BIG! — signed by cover artist, Alex Ross! Only a limited amount of this already limited edition collectible variant cover are being signed by Mr. Ross, so reserve yours today and be part of the biggest event of the 2009! But hurry, orders for this, like reservations, are limited!!! (C:0-1-2)
32pgs, FC $29.99

AVENGERS/INVADERS #12 DF EXCLUSIVE COVER
The Grand Finale is here! Marvel's cross-over spanning the ages beginning with their current hottest super-hero team - The Avengers - and their first super-hero team - The Invaders! The climax! The Grande Finale! Plus a DF Exclusive Alex Ross cover! What else can fans ask for? It's all here, and it's dynamic-ally marvelous!
32pgs, FC $14.99

AVENGERS/INVADERS #10 DF EXCLUSIVE COVER
The true enemy stands revealed and in a twisted past with no order, two teams of heroes make their way under the Atlantic ocean to confront the enemies of freedom who are planning their next move behind a wall built around Europe. But even with the help of Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos, it may be too late to stop the end of everything.
32pgs, FC $14.99

MARVEL DIVAS #1—SIGNED BY JOHN ROMITA SR.
John Romita Sr didn't just co-create some of the roughest toughest heroes in the Marvel Universe (Wolverine, Punisher and Brother Voodoo, to name few), he's also famous for his renderings of beautiful women such as Mary Jane Watson. Now you can get your hands on Marvel Divas #1 signed by the man that first made Marvel's gals so Marvelous. MSRP will be $69.99, but DF is offered this at the Introductory Price of $29.99! (C:0-1-2)
32pgs, FC $29.99

DARK AVENGERS #7—SIGNED BY MATT FRACTION
That "uncanny" writer Matt Fraction is signing the first part of Uncanny X-Men's crossover event with Dark Avengers, beginning in Dark Avengers #7. The Dark Avengers: are they heroes or are they villains.... Does it matter? This series is as about as exciting as they come, true believers. MSRP will be $29.99, but DF is offered this at the Introductory Price of $19.66(The year of The Green Goblin's first appearance)! (C:0-1-2)
32pgs, FC $19.66