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SUPERPOWERS #0 by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger, Stephen Sadowski, & Doug Klauba From the dawn of the 20th Century came a new chapter in mankind's history, unleashed during a time of great war and destruction. It was the beginning of the Age of the Superpowers, yet with the closing of the Second World War, this new spark seemingly flickered and died. Until now! This explosive #0 issue features a story crafted by Justice collaborators Alex Ross and Jim Krueger, joined by artists Stephen Sadowksi, Doug Klauba and featuring a final page painted by Ross himself! The story of Superpowers begins here, in the present day, with the Yank coming to terms with the ghosts of his past and present! Journey to the heights and depths of the Second World War as the story unfolds and come face-to-face with the great forgotten heroes of the ages, and solve the mystery of these legends disappearance after the great war! Featuring two connecting covers by master painter, Alex Ross! 40pgs, FC SRP: $1.00
DARKMAN #1 by Ford Little Gilmore & Tommy Smith Peyton Westlake had fled town in his attempts to distance himself from Julie, all while continuing his research; his obsession with his lost love was greater than his obsession with perfecting his synthetic skin, and he’s found himself unable to stay away. Now, he’s returned to a find world quite different than the one he left behind! Writer Ford Lytle Gilmore is joined by artist Tommy Smith and cover artist Tomm Coker and Fabiano Neves (Army of Darkness) for this comic book event! Taking place five years after the events of the first film, Darkman promises to remain faithful to the film as well as standing on its own to entice and intrigue new readers! REGULAR—SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 FOIL COVER—SC, 32pgs, FC PI
FRANK CHO'S JUNGLE GIRL #4—PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION by Frank Cho & Doug Murray, Adriano Batista, & Frank Martin A Previews Exclusive! Dynamite proudly presents Frank Cho’s Jungle Girl! Co-Plotted and overseen by Frank Cho, scripted by Doug Murray and crafted by artist Adriano Batista and Frank Martin, the Jungle Girl is destined to be the Dynamite series of 2007! Issue #4 continues the excitement and adventures of Jana the Jungle Girl as we head towards our thrilling conclusion! Featuring two covers — one by "Mr. Jungle Girl" himself, Frank Cho (shipping at 75%), and the variant chase cover by Adriano Batista (shipping at 25%)! This issue is also available in a special foil cover edition! REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FOIL COVER—32pgs, FC PI
FRANK CHO'S JUNGLE GIRL #1 LITHOGRAPH by Frank Cho A spectacular, full-color lithograph featuring the beautiful and exotic Jungle Girl, featuring the art of the one and only Mr. Frank Cho! Measures 18” x 24” on archival quality paper! (C: 0-0-2) Lithograph, 18x24, FC SRP: $19.99
THE BOYS #13 by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson The most talked about comic of the year continues from writer/co-creator Garth Ennis and artist/co-creator Darick Robertson! Little Nina's backers are revealed, Butcher ruins Monkey's day, and the Boys find something nasty in the borscht. Can Hughie finish the job alone? And is he ready for the secret of... Love Sausage?! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
THE LONE RANGER #11 by Brett Matthews, Sergio Cariello, & Paul Pope In this issue, writer Brett Matthews spins a tale that explores the events of the previous issues and their consequences for Rafael. Tonto pays the accused murderer a visit and tells a most unique tale. Featuring a cover by John Cassaday and a special sequence illustrated by Paul Pope! (C: 0-0-1) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: ORIGINS #2 by Kevin Fahey & Jonathan Lau This new series focuses on the characters and events of the award-winning Sci-Fi Channel series! Two years before the Cylon Apocalypse as seen in the Sci-Fi mini-series, Gaius Baltar takes his place as the head of the Colonial Defense Network at the Defense Ministry on Caprica. While Baltar holds the fate of the Colonies in his hands, “Six” continues to enact her Cylon plan for the cocky Baltar, all the while the pair are heading towards the apocalypse. In addition to the two regular covers — a Laguna art cover and another great Photo cover — this issue is also available in a limited "Cylon Silver" foil cover edition! REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 FOIL COVER—32pgs, FC PI
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA VOLUME 3 TP by Greg Pak & Nigel Raynor Collecting issues 9-12 of the companion to the award-winning Sci-Fi Channel series! Sharon leads her strange army into the heart of the Cylon empire, discovering not only the answers to who she is, but the secrets of her very existence! Back on the Galactica, Commander Adama works to put down a violent uprising aboard his ship, while battling the “returner” virus that has crippled more than half his crew! Also included is a complete cover gallery featuring the art of Nigel Raynor, Joe Prado, Stephen Segovia, and all of the photo covers! (C: 0-0-2) SEGOVIA CVR—96pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 PHOTO CVR—96pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
MERCENARIES #3 by Brian Reed & Edgar Salazar Get ready to join up with the Mercenaries! Mercenaries the game has revolutionized the world of 3rd-person action shooters, putting players in the middle of real world combat with the kind of freedom only a mercenary has! And now Dynamite’s Mercenaries places you in the middle of the action! Mattias, Chris and Jennifer — the Mercenaries — are caught between the Chinese Army and a group of freedom fighters in the nation of Taiwan! But all is not as it seems and betrayals abound! This issue ships with an all-new cover illustration by Michael Turner, and is available in a limited edition foil cover edition! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—40pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 FOIL COVER—40pgs, FC PI
TERMINATOR 2: INFINITY #6 by Jimmy Palmiotti & Nigel Raynor The most unexpected crossover continues here! Painkiller Jane meets the world of the Terminators as Dynamite’s first inter-company crossover continues in part 2 of 4! Jane’s been targeted by the elite Terminators of Cyberdyne, as the deadly robot has shifted its mission parameters to terminate Jane! All the action and excitiement is directed by writer Jimmy Palmiotti and drawn by T2 artist Nigel Raynor, who also provides this issue's connecting covers! Look for the third part to continue in Painkiller Jane #5 and then be back here for the conclusion in Terminator 2 #7! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50
HIGHLANDER: THE WAY OF THE SWORD #2 by J.T. Krul & Carlos Rafael An all-new mini-series event spanning the ages as Connor MacLeod searches for the lost sword of his mentor! Connor continues to search for Ramirez’s long-lost sword as the time shifts to the past and the actions of the deadly Kurgan, and back to the present in the sly Guerin! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50
HIGHLANDER VOLUME 2: DARK QUICKENING TP by Brandon Jerwa & Fabio Laguna In this, one of the most controversial Highlander stories ever told, Connor is joined by Duncan as the two MacLeod's race to save Connor's very soul from the dark influence of the Kurgan! This exciting new story also features a tale of the two cousins in a past adventure as they help a fellow immortal recover from his own "dark quickening"! Collecting Highlander #6-9, this collection includes a complete cover gallery featuring the art of Pat Lee, Dave Dorman, Michael Avon Oeming, and David Michael Beck! (C: 0-0-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $14.99
SWORD OF RED SONJA: DOOM OF THE GODS #3 by Luke Lieberman & Lui Antonio Sonja confronts Thulsa Doom at the height of his power, while Sonja rages at the height of her infected madness! All the action is brought to you by writer Luke Lieberman and artists Lui Antonio and Will Murai! Featuring cover art by Paul Renaud (50%), Aaron Lopresti (25%), and Mel Rubi (25%)! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50
NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON ZERO #6 by Brandon Jerwa & Jackson Herbert This brand-new series features the very first missions of the Battlestar Galactica and her crew, including Commander Adama, Starbuck, Apollo, and more. In the aftermath of the battle, Adama is called to Picon, placed before the Colonial Admiral’s and expected to be discharged. But the higher-up’s have different plans for Adama and the Galactica! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
ARMY OF DARKNESS: FROM THE ASHES #5 by James Kuhoric, Mike Raicht & Fernando Blanco After recent Apocalyptic events, Ash is reunited with Sheila as the two set out to remake the world and reclaim the legacy of humanity. How can Ash possibly screw this up?! Oh, just you wait! It all starts here in Ash’s “Long Road Home”! With sure-to-be coveted covers by Arthur Suydam (75%) and a vicious variant chance cover by Fabiano Neves, this is destined to be the most talked about Army Of Darkness series yet! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50
TIMOTHY TRUMAN'S SCOUT VOLUME 2 TP by Timothy Truman Originally published in 1987 and created by Timothy Truman, Scout features the Native American hero, Emanuel Santana, and his one-man war against oppressive governmental forces in a post-apocalyptic United States. Now, this revered and powerful series is re-mastered and presented to a new generation! Featuring issues #7-15 of the original Eclipse Comics series, this volume also includes a gallery of Truman's original covers! (C: 0-0-2) SC, FC SRP: $19.99
DARK XENA TP by John Layman & Noah Salonga Taking place some time after the series finale of Xena: Warrior Princess and before the events of the "Contest of Pantheons," Dark Xena finds Gabriele making a request of the Gods and learning that you must be very, very careful what you wish for, and how you wish for it! Xena is Dead, Long Live Xena... er... Dark Xena that is. And by "Dark" we mean just plain evil, mean and nasty! Also included is the Xena Annual, by writer Keith Champagne and artist Noah Salonga! (C: 0-0-2) SC, FC SRP: $14.99
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: TOM ZAREK VOLUME 1 TP by Brandon Jerwa & Adriano Batista Revealing content from Zarek's own novel, "The Revolution Within," Tom Zarek tells the untold origin of Zarek and the Sagittaron colony. Tom's beginnings are revealed, growing up in a loving home amidst a slave state, alongside a Cylon work force — all in the shadow of the First Cylon War. Through these humble — and tragic — beginnings he becomes the man seen in Battlestar Galactica today. Written by Brandon Jerwa, in his most poignant and powerful work to date, and illustrated by Adriano Batista, this must-read collection is available in stunning, cinematic covers by both Batista and Stjepan Sejic! Also features a complete cover gallery and bonus material! RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #4 (APR073576) PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $14.99 PHOTO EDITION—SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $14.99
STAR OF THE MONTH
ARMY OF DARKNESS MOVIE ADAPTATION TP by Sam and Ivan Raimi & John Bolton This trade paperback presents the complete adaptation of the Army of Darkness feature film! Featuring 88 pages of non-stop Ash action! Also features an interview with Bruce Campbell by writer Kurt Busiek, who also provides the foreword. Features two covers in an equal ratio. (JUN063026) SC, 88pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
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ARMY OF DARKNESS VOLUME 3: ARMY OF DARKNESS VS RE-ANIMATOR TP by James Kuhoric, Nick Bradshaw, & Sanford Greene The Army of Darkness story that features the crossover no one ever expected to see: Army of Darkness vs. Re-Animator! Ash Vs. West! The Ultimate battle! Ash finds himself committed to Arkham Asylum, and it's here that he runs afoul of a rather ghoulish and creepy Dr. Herbert West, Re-Animator! This book features the four issues of the titanic team-up, as well as a complete cover gallery (J.G. Jones, Sanford Greene, Gabriele Dell'Otto) and a Nick Bradshaw Monster Gallery Sketchbook! (APR063079) SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
RED SONJA VS THULSA DOOM TP by Peter David, Luke Lieberman & Will Conrad Writers Luke Lieberman and Peter David — along with artist Will Conrad — present this powerful four issue series that no Sonja or Conan fan can be without! Also includes the back-up story by the creative team originally published in Red Sonja #2, as well as a complete cover gallery featuring the work of Will Conrad. (JUN063027) SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
DARE COMICS
THE HUNTER #1 by Adam Hamdy & David Golding After the United States suffers coordinated terror attacks, the Hunter — a CIA operative with extraordinary powers — learns that all is not what it seems. In a world where science has created the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the most dangerous enemy might not even be human! MATURE THEMES 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95
DEL REY MANGA
DRAGON EYE VOLUME 3 GN by Kairi Fujiyama Ten years ago, a terrible virus swept the globe. It turned its victims into bloodthirsty monsters called Dracules, and the only cure is death. Now, with humankind on the brink of extinction, only the elite warriors of the Vius Squad stand between chaos and civilization. An ordinary teenager discovers secret magical powers in a story that will resonate strongly with manga readers! SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
KAGETORA VOLUME 8 GN by Akira Segami The young ninja Kagetora has been given a great honor — to serve a renowned family of skilled martial artists. But on arrival, he's handed a challenging assignment: teach the heir to the dynasty, the charming but clumsy Yuki, the deft moves of self-defense and combat. Kagetora is a manga with elements to appeal to both a male and female audience! SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
LE CHEVALIER D'EON VOLUME 3 GN by Kiriko Yumeji A mysterious cult sacrifices beautiful young women to a demonic force that has promised them the kingdom of France in return for the blood of their victims. Only one man can save Paris from chaos and terror — the Chevalier d’Eon! With a hot anime on the way that Wizard called "one to watch," this genre-bending, visually-arresting gothic fantasy is sure to be a top property! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
MUSHISHI VOLUME 3 GN by Yuki Urushibara Shortly after life emerged from the primordial ooze, deadly creatures — mushi — came into terrifying being. They still exist and wreak havoc in the world today. One man with a sardonic smile has the knowledge and skill to save those plagued by mushi. A lost boy is rescued by a strange woman in the forest. He's grateful, of course, but the lake near her home holds a mysterious secret that he must unravel before he loses his only friend! MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #5 (MAY073366) SC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
NEGIMA! VOLUME 16 GN by Ken Akamatsu Ten-year-old prodigy Negi Springfield, has graduated from magic academy. He dreams of becoming a master wizard. Instead he's sent to Japan to teach English — at an all-girls high school! All the students are delighted with their cute new teacher — except for Asuna, who resents Negi for replacing the teacher she secretly has a crush on. This bestselling series by the creator of the award-winning Love Hina series is proving a huge success for the Del Rey manga program! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
NEGIMA! VOLUME 11 GN by Ken Akamatsu The first long day of the Mahora Academy Festival is finally coming to a close. Of course, Negi needed to repeat the day four times, courtesy of a bit of magic, in order to make it through his to-do list. And thanks to Evangeline’s enchanted resort, Negi has had enough training and rest. But will he have the courage to face fellow magic-teacher Takamichi in the premiere round? It’s time to do what Negi’s father did before him — not only survive the “Budokai” Martial Arts Tournament, but win it! (JUN063044) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
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PASTEL VOLUME 9 GN by Toshihiko Kobayashi A twist on the romantic comedy genre where a teenage boy is in love with a girl who happens to be like an adopted sister! MATURE THEMES SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
SCHOOL RUMBLE VOLUME 8 GN by Jin Kobayashi Life-changing obsessions, colossal foul-ups, grand schemes, deep-seated anxieties, and raging hormones — School Rumble portrays high school as it really is: over-the-top comedy! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
SHIKI TSUKAI VOLUME 2 GN by Yuna Takanagi On the day he turns fourteen, Akira discovers his destiny: He’s a shiki tsukai, a warrior with the magical power to control the seasons. He also meets the beautiful Koyomi, another warrior, who is sworn to protect him. For there are evil forces intent on destroying Akira — and the entire universe! A fan-favorite series in Japan, Shiki Tsukai's mix of magic and romance will also win over American manga fans. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
THE WALLFLOWER VOLUME 14 GN by Tomoko Hayakawa It's a gorgeous, spacious mansion, and four handsome, fifteen-year-old friends are allowed to live in it for free! There's only one condition — that within three years the guys must transform the owner's wallflower niece into a lady befitting the palace in which they all live! How hard can it be? Enter Sunako Nakahara, the agoraphobic, horror-movie-loving, pockmark-faced, frizzy-haired, fashion-illiterate recluse who tends to break into explosive nosebleeds whenever she sees anyone attractive. This project is going to take more than our four heroes ever expected: it needs a miracle! The Wallflower is consistently one of the top ten manga in Japan, according to NewType Magazine! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
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TSUBASA VOLUME 13 GN by CLAMP The latest chapter of the top-selling series set in an alternate reality of heroic and romantic characters on a magical quest. A rising star in the Del Rey Manga program! (FEB073368) SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
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DEMENTED DRAGON INC
THE PHOENIX CHRONICLES VOLUME 1 GN by Kenyth Mogan & Melissa Hudson High school senior, Anastasya, isn't interested in more than boys and school. When an old woman visits her in a dream unnatural things begin to happen. Things get more confusing when she realizes that she has to return to a world she doesn't remember and fight an evil god! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 132pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
A STEEL WING SHATTERED VOLUME 1 GN by Chris Hazelton A three hundred year war is about to come to a head. Leona — a girl with no past — must uncover the key to a place no living being has ever been, and secure humanity's place in the struggle to unlock the secrets of the universe. Her only clue is the word "Alsatia." SC, 5x7, 132pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
STRAY CRAYONS VOLUME 1 GN by Yoko Molotov Maud is a struggling heroin addict in Louisville. One rainy night she meets a homeless girl named Audri. Both girls begin to draw on their friendship for the strength to try and turn their lives around, but can love be enough for Maud to overcome her now-serious drug problem? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 132pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
DESPERADO PUBLISHING
ATOMIK MIKE #4 by Stephan Nilson, Israel Cruz & Rick Bonilla Peck's final attempt to get rid of Atomik Mike converts the crew into children, then discovers he's been duped by alternate Atomik Mikes! While Peck fights his way through the Army of Mike the real Atomik Mikes have set out to win the time war once and for all, but they are shocked to find the time engines guarded by Captain Tariq, as you’ve never seen him before! In a true race against time, the Mikes will have to act fast in order to save their friends and the galaxy. 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.99
NECESSARY EVIL #3 by Williamson, Harris & Navarrete After completing a deadly scavenger hunt with their fellow students, Miller and Jacob are literally forced to confront their evil future as super villains! Necessary Evil Academy is visited by one of the mysterious school founders who isn’t happy with the school’s current performance under headmaster Anti’s watch. The heroic Doctor Daylight, looking for his trusty sidekick Sunrise, is tearing a hole in the super villain community as he desperately hunts down the school’s location! No super-hero has ever stepped foot on the school’s ground, but Doctor Daylight aims to be the first! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
NEGATIVE BURN #16 by Various The Eagle, Eisner, and Harvey Award nominated anthology returns this month with yet another issue packed with today’s top creators and tomorrow’s brightest talents. MATURE THEMES 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
STARCHILD: MYTHOPOLIS II VOLUME 2 GN by James A. Owen The magic is back as the Starchild saga continues with the first all-new chapter of "Mythopolis" in over a decade! Also in this issue, the next installment of "The Thin Man and the Queen of Stars" — the exclusive prequel to the bestselling novel, Here, There Be Dragons. And "Tales From The TwoPenny Inn" begins, featuring guest collaborations with the best and brightest writers and artists in the world! 96pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99
THIRTEEN STEPS #5 by Hester, Satterlee & Mellon Justin's life is at a crossroads. His secret life as a werewolf has cost him almost everything he holds dear, and the twelve step program he joined to curb his feral ways has run its course. Now Justin must take that thirteenth step toward becoming both a better man and a better monster. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99
DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING
G.I. JOE VS. TRANSFORMERS VOLUMES 1–4 OMNIBUS HC Author: Josh Blaylock, Tim Seeley Artists: Mike Millar, Tim Seeley, UDON, more. Cover Artist: Chris Lie The two worlds of G.I. Joe and Transformers collide not just once but four times in this incredible collection! All four G.I. JOE VS. THE TRANSFORMERS mini-series collected in one massive omnibus edition! Optimus Prime! Snake-Eyes! Bumblebee! Scarlett! Everyone’s here in this saga that encompasses two universes! HC, 7x10, 464pgs, FC $49.99
FORGOTTEN REALMS: THE LEGEND OF DRIZZT VOLUMES 1–3 OMNIBUS HC Author: R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artists: Tim Seeley Cover Artist: Todd Lockwood Born to evil, he instead sought a path to justice! R. A. Salvatore’s epic tale of the dark drow elf Drizzt Do’urden — collecting the Homeland, Exile and Sojourn, in graphic novel format, collected into a beautiful boxed set! A Collector must have. HC, 7x10, 464pgs, FC $49.99
DRAGONLANCE: THE LEGEND OF HUMA TP Author: Richard Knaak Adaptation: various Artists: Mike S. Miller, Andrea DiVito, Steve Kurth, etc. Cover Artist: Steve Kurth In the realms of the Dragonlance, the tale of one knight is legendary. The dark goddess Takhisis has unleashed evil on the world of Krynn, and only the Knights of Solamnia stand in her way. From amongst their ranks comes Huma, a man destined to be the greatest hero of this world. This is his story… At last! Collecing issues #1-6 of the LEGEND OF HUMA mini-series! SC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC $18.99
SHEENA: QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE VOL 1 TP Author: Robert Rodi (Rogue, Loki, Elektra) Concept by Steven E. De Souza Artist: Matt Merhoff, Steven Cummings Cover Artist: Mike Huddleston The country of Val Verde is rife with dissent – political, environmental and financial problems plague this country… how does the life of the original jungle queen, Sheena fit into all of this? Just how did she become the incarnation of the jungle in the first place? The complete first story arc is collected here! Collecting issues #1-5 of the ongoing series, and the 99 cent preview issue! SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $18.99
G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE #30 Author: Mark Powers Artists: Mike Bear & Jean-Francois Beaulieu Cover Artist: Mike Bear & Jean-Francois Beaulieu WORLD WAR III (part 6 of 12)—Imagine the most elite, highly trained special missions squad ever created. Now imagine them without morals, scruples or conscience. That’s THE PLAGUE… selected from the ranks of the COBRA army and sent to hunt G.I. JOE! Plus: a member of the team returns to active duty to face down the most deadly threat imaginable — and does so alone! The war gets explosive! Featuring 8 extra story pages! Full character profiles of every member of The Plague! FC, 48pgs $5.50
SHEENA: QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE #7 Author: Robert Rodi (Rogue, Loki, Elektra) Concept by Steven E. De Souza Artist: Matt Merhoff Cover Artists: A) Mike Huddleston, B) Kalman Andrasofszky, C) Tim Seeley NOW AN ONGOING SERIES! ALL-NEW STORY ARC! The adventures continue! Sheena strives to conquer the most dangerous wilderness she’s ever faced: the city! Can even her amazing skills – and her new secret identity – help her survive the dangers she faces there? Plus: who is Tyler Pinto, and why does she, like, want to kick Sheena’s butt? That’s so not hot. FC, 32pgs $3.50
FORGOTTEN REALMS: THE HALFLING'S GEM #3 Author: R.A. Salvatore Adaptation: Andrew Dabb Artists: Tim Seeley Cover Artists: A) Tim Seeley, B) Tyler Walpole This is it! When Drizzt and his friends invade the thieves guild, the long-awaited showdown between Drizzt and his arch-enemy Artemis Entreri finally happens! At the same time, the battle for Mithral Hall takes a dramatic, deadly turn… will Cattie-brie live to see the end of her father’s quest? COVER A—FC, 32pgs (3 of 3) $5.50 COVER B—FC, 32pgs (3 of 3) $9.50
DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES VOL. III: DRAGONS OF SPRING DAWNING #10 Writers: Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist: Oscar Jimenez Cover Artists: A) Jeremy Roberts, B) Tyler Walpole A number of the Companions are taken captive by the dragonarmy… Can Caramon, Tax and Tika find a way to escape the order of death that hangs over them? Will they survive the arrival of Takhisis, the dark queen responsible for the war they’re fighting in? Plus: Tanis receives help in a desperate battle from a very unexpected source… can he trust the help he’s being offered? COVER A—FC, 32pgs (10 of 13) $3.50 COVER B—FC, 32pgs (10 of 13) $5.50
DRAFTED #4 Author: Mark Powers (G.I. Joe: America’s Elite) Artist: Chris Lie (Eberron, Sigma 6) Cover Artist: Chris Lie Humanity has been drafted—turning Presidents into foot soldiers, healers into killers, and ordinary people into figures of destiny. A number of Earth’s Draftees embark on their first, harrowing training mission. Amidst all this, the world gets its first terrifying glimpse of the approaching enemy... FC, 32pgs $3.50
HACK/SLASH #7 Author: Tim Seeley (Loaded Bible) Artists: Emily Stone and Courtney Via Cover Artists: A) Tim Seeley, B) Sara Pichelli Hot tubs! Bikinis! Sexy students at an all-women’s college! Blood cults! Murder! Can Cassie manage to find out who is killing college women, but only leaving their skins behind? Can she solve the case while also dealing with Vlad’s jealousy over her newfound girlfriends? HACK/SLASH: making all your lezploitation fantasies come true! COVER A—FC, 32pgs $3.50 COVER B—FC, 32pgs $3.50
DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHING
AFTER I WIN GN (YAOI) by Itsuki Kaname Beautiful and popular Nakatani Niwa has fallen in love with his dormitory roommate and underclassmen Amano Kasumi. But being in the same room with the one you love day in and day out is a strain. From here, there is only one way to advance. MATURE THEMES—Recommended Age: 18+ SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95
CRUSHING LOVE GN (YAOI) by Ritsu Natsumizu Kei-ichi Kuroda is a wealthy but selfish man who loaned his ex-boyfriend a large sum of money and is expecting payback. Kaoru Otowa needs 5 million yen by the end of the day! Teaming up seems to be in their best interest, and they set off to Kyoto to settle their debts, take their revenge, and realize their love! What kind of battle plan have these two money-driven lovebirds come up with?! MATURE THEMES—Recommended Age: 18+ SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95
CUTE BEAST GN (YAOI) by Amayo Tsuge There’s a tall and mysterious (and scary!) guy named Onizuka in Kisaki’s class. He looks horrifying at first glance, but if you take a good look, he’s actually pretty handsome! And yet he acts like a big lumbering animal all the time. He’s practically a little baby! Now, Kisaki’s starting to feel like he wants to keep Onizuka’s hidden charms to himself… but why?! Don’t miss this love story between Kisaki and his cute beast! MATURE THEMES—Recommended Age: 18+ SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95
DUETTO GN (YAOI) by Aoi Kujyou Every time Shinobu and Ei-ichi see each other on campus at the university they start fighting. But, it turns out they actually live together in an apartment, and when they’re there they act completely different. That is the relationship they keep a secret from the rest of the world… MATURE THEMES—Recommended Age: 18+ SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95
GLASS SKY GN (YAOI) by Yugi Yamada Naoki was a bit of a loaner kid. He’d been picked on because of it, but the looks he’s been getting from Vada ever since he entered high school are the first he’s ever experienced… a collection of short masterpieces about sensitive teenage years, elegantly drawn by Yugi Yamada! MATURE THEMES—Recommended Age: 18+ SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95
INVISIBLE BOY VOLUME 2 GN (YAOI) by Hotaru Odagiri Many allies and even more enemies… A scandal breaks out surrounding the tremendously popular, charismatic, and beautiful student council president! Under the scrutinizing and hostile eye of the journalism club’s Katakura, Yuushi’s plans have been recalled. On top of that, Yuushi’s become the target of the ever-capable and ever-cool vice president Takamura’s rabid fans’ jealousy!! How will he respond to their constant criticism?! MATURE THEMES—Recommended Age: 18+ SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $12.95
LAUGH UNDER THE SUN GN (YAOI) by Yugi Yamada Souhei always wanted to be a professional boxer. Yet at the age of 25, he is just an idle good-for-nothing who keeps himself from starving by sleeping with older, rich woman. After a traumatic boxing bout in high school that nearly left his opponent dead, he is simply wasting his life away in an attempt to atone for his impulsive behavior in his youth. His rather serious friend and struggling writer, Chika, has watched Souhei for the last ten years. With his help, will Souhei be able to finally achieve his childhood dreams? MATURE THEMES—Recommended Age: 18+ SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95
ORDINARY CRUSH VOLUME 2 (YAOI) by Hyouta Fujiyama At an all-boys school, where it’s said that 90% of the entire school’s population is gay, high school third-year Kouichi Nanase shares a mutual love with Heiji from his school club. Happy to join the school’s 90%, Kouichi is gradually warming up to the idea of his relationship with Heiji developing to the next step, but when his brother Youichi stumbles in on a steamy moment between the two, Youichi refuses to allow them to date at all! Can Kouichi and Heiji wrestle past this devastating obstacle in their relationship?! MATURE THEMES—Recommended Age: 18+ SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $12.95
WORDS OF DEVOTION VOLUME 2 GN (YAOI) by Keiko Konno Things between the second-year high school classmates Shinya Ohtani and Miyako Tachibana just seemed to click. They and their girlfriends all ended up becoming close friends. With Ohtani still maintaining a no-kissing policy with his girlfriend, he’s starting to wonder if it’s really the right way to date. When Tachibana says that he sympathizes and understands how Ohtani feels, Ohtani starts to think of Tachibana as more than just a friend… maybe something more than his own girlfriend...!!! The boys from the original Words of Devotion are back again! Enjoy the series conclusion with Words of Devotion Volume 2! MATURE THEMES—Recommended Age: 18+ SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $12.95
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DELETE #5 by Robert Walker Cynthia gains more knowledge about her powers, how they work, and what her purpose is as she battles the bombshell warrior, Fury! Is Fury friend or foe? Also, what's happening in Harlem? Learn more about Aaron, Leroy, Steph, and Storm Austin, and who is the mysterious woman that's a companion of Devon? RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #11 (NOV042606) 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
DIGITAL WEBBING
BLOODRAYNE: AUTOMATON by Kevin Melrose & Andre Coelho After the shocking revelations of Red Blood Run, BloodRayne and a rag-tag group of Brimstone Society members set off in search of the mystical item that may save them from destruction. But two things stand in their way — a seemingly impenetrable tower and the automaton! Available with two covers from artists Jeremy Roberts and Kody Chamberlain. COVER A: JEREMY ROBERTS—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 COVER B: KODY CHAMBERLAIN—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
FIST OF JUSTICE #1 by Mike Imboden, Andre Coelho & Mickey Clausen At last, Fist of Justice leaps from the pages of Digital Webbing Presents and into his own title! Breaking free of his past, Fist of Justice confronts the one man who stands in the way of his return as Charm City's greatest defender! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
PUNKS THE COMIC CHRISTACULAR SPECIAL by Joshua Hale Fialkov & Kody Chamberlain Abe, Dog, Fist, and Skull return with the most Holy Hostly Holiday Hootenanny hyperbole allows! Join their search for the true meaning of Christmas, Leprosy, and most importantly of all, friendship. Featuring an exclusive animated section rendered in stylish inanimate still panels. Plus, eight exciting bonus pages to ring in the New Year! 6x9, 56pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
PUNKS T-SHIRTS Want to show your love for Punks the Comic, consumerism, and T-Shirts? Why not try this (not) hand crafted T-shirt in XL and XXL sizes. Featuring the cover of beloved cult comic Punks the Comic Summer Special #1, it's the perfect way to show off how ripped you look in Khaki or Black! KHAKI XL—T-Shirt SRP: $17.95 KHAKI XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $20.95 BLACK XL—T-Shirt SRP: $17.95 BLACK XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $20.95
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PURGATORY KABUKI VOLUME 1 GN by Yasushi Suzuki Purgatory Kabuki is a samurai action story set in the underworld of the afterlife. Former samurai Imanotsurugi is obsessed with leaving the world of the dead. To die in battle is a samurai's greatest honor, yet that honor was denied to him in life. Now he must claim 1,000 swords from the fallen warriors who now share residence in the dark underworld. By these means alone, this highly-skilled blades master will be allowed admittance back into the living world. But to what end? Upon what purpose does he sharpen his sword’s edge? SC, 6x9, 140pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
CATEGORY: FREAKS VOLUMES 1-3 OMNIBUS TP by Gokurakuin Sakurako The world has been occupied by evil spirits that feed off of human weaknesses and desires. These "Freaks" have the ability to turn mortal dreams into reality by possessing a human host, making those wicked unions irresistible, but what is the true cost of such a contract? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $23.95
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLUME 1 TP (NEW PRINTING) by Towa Ohshima A hilariously hip account of life at an all-girls private high school! As the student body comes of age witness their search for love, sexual controversy and the rivalry between cliques. Based on the author's own real life experiences, this is one manga not to miss! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLUME 3 TP (NEW PRINTING) by Towa Ohshima A seemingly average P.E. swim class becomes a masculine workout for a brawny instructor, and a typical day on the town is reduced to a boy-watching fetish! More adolescent turmoil, academic woes, and relationships hanging in the bitter balance as the girls take an extended break at the beach where the heat is not the only thing making them sweat! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
IRON WOK JAN VOLUME 27 GN by Shinji Saijyo Jan is a talented — though arrogant — young chef at Tokyo's top restaurant, Gobancho. He always challenges Kiriko, a talented chef at Gobancho and niece of the head chef. In this final volume, both Jan and Kiriko have entered a cooking competition. Who will win the culinary battle? SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
JUNK: RECORD OF THE LAST HERO VOLUME 5 GN by Kia Asamiya The advent of the third Junk brings a new reign of terror to Tokyo as the white Junk is overpowered by its superior technology. Meanwhile, Hiro goes to Okinawa to visit Ryoko, who is recuperating from the kidnapping incident. As they come to terms with each other, will Hiro find what he is missing in his life? MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 192pgs, PC SRP: $9.95
DRAWN, OUT PRESS
SHIRTLIFTER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #1—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 #2—56pgs, FC SRP: $8.95
DRAWN & QUARTERLY
BERLIN #14 by Jason Lutes Escalating arguments involving politics have brutal consequences. As orphan Silvia Braun visits her new friend’s wealthy Jewish family and ponders the moral implications of monarchy, Marthe Muller receives an unexpected visit from her mother. Meanwhile, American jazz band The Cocoa Kids are on their way to becoming a fixture of the city’s nightlife, and Kurt Severing finds himself in the middle of an impassioned public demonstration. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95
CRICKETS #2 by Sammy Harkham Begun in the first issue, Black Death follows the adventures of a curiously indestructable man shot full of arrows and a mute Golem as they wander in the woods together, blundering through their encounters with its strange and isolated inhabitants. In the unrelated shorter strips, Harkham takes advantage of the opportunity to exercise his considerable imagination on a wide range of topics, from his autobiographical adventures on a signing tour to the frustrated comic aspirations of the emperor Napoleon. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, PC SRP: $4.95
MILK TEETH GN by Julie Morstad In this collection of illustrations, Vancouver artist Julie Morstad spins fairy tales infused with dreamlike innocence and a touch of the macabre. Milk Teeth’s universe, populated by animals, flowers, peculiar objects and disembodied heads, has a sensibility reminiscent of Marcel Dzama’s surreal drawings, Jeffrey Eugenides’ haunting novel The Virgin Suicides, and Peter Weir’s classic film Picnic at Hanging Rock. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x8, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
EXIT WOUNDS HC by Rutu Modan A young man, Koby Franco, receives an urgent phone call and learns his estranged father may have been a victim of a suicide bombing in Hadera. As Koby tries to unravel the mystery of his father’s death, he finds himself not only piecing together the last few months of his father’s life, but his entire identity. Modan creates a portrait of modern Israel, a place where sudden death mingles with the slow dissolution of family ties. (MAR073413) MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
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O/A DRAWN & QUARTERLY SHOWCASE VOLUME 3 TP by Harkham, Elverum & Broersma Three cartoonists from around the world feature — Sammy Harkham from the United States, Genevieve Castrée from Canada, and Matt Broersma from England. Harkham's "Somersaulting" tells a tale of two friends and a long summer, summoning the languid pace of summer as well as the gradual discovery of love and sex in the suburbs. Neither cynical nor sentimental, this tale plays like a long, clear-eyed tone poem to teenage summers. MATURE THEMES SC, 8x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
BAGHDAD JOURNAL: AN ARTIST IN OCCUPIED IRAQ HC by Steve Mumford In the long tradition of war artists, Mumford documents the everyday scenes of Iraq in bold, breathtaking watercolors and drawings and paints a human side of the war that can be lost in the immediacy of photographic and broadcast images. Not overtly political, Bagdad Journal presents portraits of life from all sides of the polarizing conflict. With sketch pad and notebook in hand, Mumford illuminates the routine activities of a nation in turmoil-from the individual soldiers of American platoons to Baghdad residents going about their daily lives amid the chaos surrounding them. MATURE THEMES HC, 13x10, 224pgs, FC SRP: $34.95
DYNAMIC FORCES
MARVEL ZOMBIES VS ARMY OF DARKNESS #1—D.E. EXCLUSIVE LTD. VARIANT COVER by John Layman & Fabiano Neves This is it true believers — the cross-over of the century begins here! The Marvel Zombies come face-to-face with Ash from Army of Darkness! Ash has faced legions of the undead before but never like this! He lands in the heart of New York just as the Zombie outbreak begins! See how his actions help turn more heroes and villains into Zombies! The first printing sold out! The second printing was huge! And now the Dynamite Edition cover will be available only while supplies last! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
MARVEL ZOMBIES VS ARMY OF DARKNESS #3—D.E. EXCLUSIVE LTD. VARIANT COVER by John Layman & Fabiano Neves The crossover event of the year continues! And this second limited edition variant cover features a classic Marvel Zombies homage to Jim Starlin's iconic The Death of Captain Marvel cover! Don't miss out, add one to your collection today! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
SPIDER-MAN/RED SONJA #1—D.E./ASPEN EXCLUSIVE COVER by Michael Avon Oeming & Mel Rubi The wise-cracking Wall-Crawler collides with the She-Devil with a Sword! Longtime Marvel readers know that these two legends have met before — but that was just the warm-up! Writer Michael Avon Oeming (Omega Flight) and Mel Rubi (Red Sonja) — plus series cover artist Michael Turner — answer the eternal question: What's better in a fight, the proportional strength of a spider or cold hard steel and a chainmail bikini? Order your copy of this Dynamite Exclusive cover today! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $15.00
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O/A DF GRAY HULK 40TH ANNIVERSARY BIG BUST When Dr. Bruce Banner was caught in the heart of a Gamma Bomb blast, he was reborn as The Incredible Hulk! Now, the Hulk is "reborn" once again, as this massive, incredible Big Bust, depicting the original gray-skinned goliath's first appearance! Designed by Pablo Viggiano and Juan Bobillo, sculpted by Pablo Viggiano, and paint-mastered by Alejandra Jorquer, this bust stands over 8" tall and 9" from front to back! Strictly limited to just 400 pieces. (C: 0-1-2) Bust SRP: $295.00
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COUNTDOWN: ARENA #1—DF SIGNED EDITION Signed by Keith Champagne! Get ready for Countdown: Arena — a 4-issue weekly event written by Keith Champagne (JSA) with art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens that pits the DCU’s greatest heroes against themselves! The Monarch begins the last chapter of his campaign against the Monitors, combing the entire Multiverse to enlist the most powerful heroes and villains from throughout existence to join his army! The abducted must battle one another in Monarch's specially constructed Arena, where only the strongest will survive to join his battle against the Monitors! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
THE ULTIMATES 3 #1—DF SIGNED EDITON by Jeph Loeb, Joe Madureira & Christian Lichtner Signed by Jeph Loeb! The Countdown to Ultimatum begins here and when it's over, the Ultimate Universe will never be the same... a terrible secret is about to tear them apart, and bring about a murder at the mansion! New Members! New Adventures! And New Secrets! All this and Ultimate Venom too! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
WHAT IF X-MEN: THE RISE & FALL OF THE SHI'AR EMPIRE—DF SIGNED EDITION by Christopher Yost & Larry Stroman Signed by John Romita, Sr., co-creator and designer of Wolverine! "The Rise & Fall Of The Shi’ar Empire" was an X-Men event like no other. Fresh off X-Men: Deadly Genesis, Ed Brubaker took Marvel’s mighty mutants off earth and on an intergalactic journey to stop Vulcan, the third Summers brother, from exacting revenge on the Shi’Ar Empire! But in the final battle, What If Vulcan absorbed the energies of the M’Kraan Crystal and became Phoenix?! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99