TERMINUS MEDIA LLC
TERMINUS TALES PRESENTS: PLATYPUS VS. MONKEY #1
(W) Mark Stancil, Wilfredo Torres (A) Various
The Cold War explodes onto American shores when a lab monkey from the doomed Sputnik 4 probe is found adrift in deep space by aliens and returned to Earth as a cybernetically-enchanced Soviet super-monkey menace! The only hope to defeat this resurgence of Communist aggression is the unlikely alliance of a heroic hard-boiled platypus detective and a fiery young redhead. (C: 0-0-1)
48pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
TITAN PUBLISHING
JAMES BOND: NIGHTBIRD TP
(W) Ian Fleming, Jim Lawrence (A) Yaroslav Horak
Stand by for more adventures with the world's most famous secret agent, James Bond, as some of his most thrilling missions are collected for the first time! This action-packed volume collects ultra rare Bond stories that have been reproduced from the original artwork, and not seen since their original syndication between 1976-77: "Hot-Shot," "Nightbird," and "Ape of Diamonds," plus an exclusive introduction by Bond Girl Maryam d'Abo, and exclusive bonus material. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x12, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
TANK GIRL: SKIDMARKS #2
(W) Alan Martin (A) Rufus Dayglo
Australia in the near future: in this post-apocalyptic, but still rather picturesque wasteland, the former bounty hunter turned outlaw known as Tank Girl spends her days drinking, fighting and getting up to all manner of mischief, until she's forced to give up her life of semi-retirement and climb back into the saddle to save the life of her best friend, Barney! (C: 0-1-2)
32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99
STAR OF THE MONTH
WATCHING THE WATCHMEN HC
(W/A) Dave Gibbons (W) Chip Kidd, Mike Essl
Artist Dave Gibbons presents his unique perspective on the creation of his ground-breaking graphic novel with Alan Moore, Watchmen, in this, the definitive companion to the work. From concept art to excised pages, from early script extracts to character designs and rare portfolio art, Watching the Watchmen will give readers new insights into the work that Time Magazine acclaimed as one of the 100 best English-language novels published since 1923. (AUG084300)
HC, 9x12, 256pgs, PC SRP: $39.95
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TOKYOPOP
STARCRAFT: GHOST ACADEMY VOLUME 1
(W) Keith DeCandido (A) Fernando Heinz Furukawa
Ghost Academy chronicles the early years of six StarCraft characters all destined for greatness–and tragedy. Five teenaged fourth-class Terrans (Nova, Tosh, Aal, Kath, and Lio) are rougharound-the-edges Ghost cadets in training — and they are forced to deal with everyday teen issues such as crushes, physical and emotional pain, addiction to drugs and their own budding telepathic abilities.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $10.99
MAID SAMA! VOLUME 3
(W/A) Hiro Fujiwara
Rated T for: Mild Fanservice, Aggression
The Idiot Trio have just completed a fancy, custommade maid outfi t that they want to give to Misaki as a present, but through a mix-up, the maid outfi t is sent out to the Sports Day Dress-up Race, a contest which both Misaki and Usui are entering!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 6) $10.99
V.B. ROSE VOLUME 7
(W/A) Banri Hidaka
Rated T for: Mild Sexuality
The night of their joint birthday party, Ageha realizes that Arisaka may have feelings for her, when they accidentally lean into each other for a possible kiss...
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 12) $10.99
KYO KARA MAOH! VOLUME 5
(W) Tomo Takabayashi (A) Temari Matsumoto
Rated T for: Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Violence, Mild Fanservice
Along the way to Svelera, Yuri and Gwendal are separated from the rest, only to be arrested for being elopers! Have they been lured into a trap?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 7) $10.99
FRUITS BASKET ULTIMATE EDITION VOLUME 4
(W/A) Natsuki Takaya
Rated T for: Mild Sexuality, Mild Language
Volumes seven and eight of the world’s number one shojo manga now available in this collector’s edition!
SC, 6x9, 384pgs, B&W (4 of 4) $14.99
HAPPY CAFE VOLUME 1
(W/A) Kou Matsuzuki
Rated T for: Sexual Innuendo, Potty Humor, Cartoon Violence, Mild Fanservice
Uru takes her mother’s remarriage as an opportunity to work part time at the Happy Café. There, she befriends Ichirou and Shindou, two of the most unsociable guys she’s ever met! To make matters worse, it turns out that Uru is not exactly meant for the waitressing world, as she’s a HUGE clutz. But as this hilarious shojo tale unfolds, true happiness — and even true love — lurk just around the corner...
SC, 5x7, 186pgs, B&W (1 of 11) $10.99
RE:PLAY VOLUME 3
(W/A) Christy Lijewski
Izsak and Cree overcome some of the fi nal boundaries to their relationship in this exciting concluding volume! Whether it’s dealing with potential romantic rivals or with Izsak’s half-remembered past, the pair is determined to do whatever they can to make their partnership work. Mysterious forces are still dogging the two at every turn, but all will be revealed in the exciting conclusion to Re:Play!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $10.99
DAZZLE VOLUME 11
(W/A) Minari Endoh
Unconscious and covered in blood, Rahzel is discovered by Alzeid, and rushed to Seratide for treatment. But upon arrival, they are stunned to find that Rahzel no longer shows any sign of injury!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (11 of 11) $10.99
MAD LOVE CHASE VOLUME 2
(W/A) Kazusa Takashima
Rated OT for: Mild Sexuality, Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Aggression, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Reference/Use
It’s demon prince Kaito’s first summer in the human world, which means festivals, Haga-sensei in a sexy yukata, and hijinx all around!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 5) $10.99
TACTICS VOLUME 8
(W) Kazuko Higashiyama (A) Sakura Kinoshita
The last part of the Chimera arc comes to a close as Kantarou and Haruka battle Minamoto and Sakata.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 10) $10.99
GRAVITATION COLLECTION VOLUME 4
(W/A) Maki Murakami
A special, extra-long compilation featuring new bonus color pages, Vol. 4 features content from the original volumes 7 & 8.
SC, 5x7, 400pgs, B&W (4 of 6) $14.99
LOVE HURTS AISHIATTERU FUTARI (YAOI)
(W/A) Suzuki Tanaka
Rated OT for: Mild Sexuality, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Alcohol Use, Tobacco Reference/Use
Hilarity and chaos fill this delectable boys’ love collection from the creatorof Menkui!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $12.99
KIMIKISS VOLUME 3
(W/A) Taro Shinonome
Rated OT for: Mild Sexuality, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Moderate Fanservice
When Aihara “accidentally” locks lips with our latest heroine, will she forsake her familial responsibilities and open herself to the brave new world of love?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 6) $10.99
SAMURAI HAREM: ASU NO YOICHI VOLUME 3
(W/A) Yu Minamoto
Rated M for: Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Explicit Fanservice, Tobacco Reference/Use
Everyone takes a trip to an island resort, where Ibuki has won an all-expenses-paid vacation. But it turns out there may be more than meets the eye in this “free” vacation….
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 7) $12.99
FATE/STAY NIGHT VOLUME 6
(W) TYPE-MOON (A) Dat Nishiwaki
Rated T for: Mild Violence, Mild Gore
Emiya declares that he will protect Shinji, even if that means fighting Rin. But can he convince Shinji to cease his immoral acts?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 9) $10.99
MOMOGUMI PLUS SENKI VOLUME 2
(W/A) Eri Sakondo
Rated T for: Mild Violence, Mild Gore
A vacation to the beach turns into more training of Yuki’s physical skills. But he gets more than just muscle!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 6) $10.99
.HACK//LEGEND OF THE TWILIGHT: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION
(W) Tatsuya Hamazaki (W) Rei Idumi
The complete three-volume series — collected here in one gorgeous, value-priced volume! Welcome to The World, the most advanced online game ever created. In The World you can be anyone you want to be, act out your adventure fantasies and through teamwork and determination, you can even become a hero. 14-year-old twins Shugo and Rena just won a contest that let’s them play as legendary .hackers avatars Kite and Black Rose, and now they’re ready to take on anything — or so they think...
SC, 5x7, 664pgs, B&W $19.99
SGT. FROG VOLUME 18
(W/A) Mine Yoshizaki
Rated T for: Moderate Violence, Moderate Language
Sgt. Frog comes up with yet another wacky plan to get back at Natsumi. His bright idea? Turn himself into a mosquito and suck her blood!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (18 of 18) $10.99
TONY RAIOLA
CONNIE VOLUME 1: CAPTIVES OF THE SPACE PIRATES TP
(W) Harold Godwin (A) Frank Godwin
Connie Kurridge, newspaper comics' greatest female adventurer, explores outer space in these two complete stories from 1939. Frank Godwin's brilliant artwork brings classic technique and wild imagination to his brother Harold's inventive scripts. Very hard to find because it appeared mostly in minor newspapers, Connie has previously been known only to die-hard collectors and illustration fans. Contains "Captives of the Space Pirates" and "Master of the Jovian Moons." (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8.5 x7, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95
CONNIE VOLUME 2: BATTLE FOR TITAN TP
(W) Harold Godwin (A) Frank Godwin
Connie Kurridge spent the year of 1939 exploring the planets. In these two complete stories Connie handles rebellions in space and on the earth. Frank Godwin's classic artwork his brother Harold's imaginative scripts make for a strip as readable today as it was 70 years ago. Contains "Battle for Titan" and "Predators of Polaria." (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8.5 x7, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
DRAWING BETWEEN THE LINES: A SHORT DOCUMENTARY ABOUT JEFFREY BROWN DVD
Whether sitting in his apartment, riding Chicago's L-train, or traveling the country promoting his work, Brown spends his time filling the pages of his sketchbooks. His graphic novels provide a humorous, yet intensely personal look at love, sex, and relationships. Drawing Between The Lines explores Brown's candid approach to storytelling and unconventional method of cartooning, and provides insight from friends, fans and fellow cartoonists. (C: 1-1-2)
DVD SRP: $15.00
JAMES KOCHALKA: DIGITAL ELF CD
Catchy, quirky, and out of control, James Kochalka's music is every bit as entertaining as his comics. This CD contains 15 new songs, all composed and arranged on the GameBoy Advance. Pump your fist to Dragon Puncher, freak out to the pop-culture explosion of Bacharach Galactica, and synchronize your swimming to Robot Shark. The 8-bit chiptune style is a daring and startling departure from his previous guitar-rock based albums, but it's still 100% pure Kochalka. (C: 1-1-2)
CD SRP: $10.00
BLANKETS GN (NEW PRINTING)
(W/A) Craig Thompson
Wrapped in the landscape of a blustery Wisconsin winter, Blankets explores the sibling rivalry of two brothers growing up in the isolated country, and the budding romance of two coming-of-age lovers. A tale of security and discovery, of playfulness and tragedy, of a fall from grace and the origins of faith. (STAR19060) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 592pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95
FROM HELL TP (NEW PRINTING)
(W) Alan Moore (A) Eddie Campbell
From Hell features the story of Jack the Ripper, the most infamous serial murderer of all time. Alan Moore names Dr. Gull as the villain and creates the most compelling and terrifying psychological study ever undertaken. All the conspiracies and cover-ups are considered and bound together in this vortex of terror. A gripping crime noir masterpiece of historical fiction. (FEB042691) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 560pgs, B&W SRP: $35.00
THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN III: CENTURY #1: 1910 (NEW PRINTING)
(W) Alan Moore (A) Kevin O'Neill
Carnacki the ghost-finder is plagued by visions of a shadowy occult order who are attempting to create something called a Moonchild, while on London's dockside the most notorious serial murderer of the previous century has returned to carry on his grisly trade. Working for Mycroft Holmes' British Intelligence, Miss Murray is drawn into a brutal opera acted out upon the waterfront by players that include the furiously angry Pirate Jenny and the charismatic butcher known as Mac the Knife. The return of the League is not to be missed! (FEB094465) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC SRP: $7.95
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STARS OF THE MONTH
O/A THE SURROGATES OWNER'S MANUAL SPECIAL EDITION HC
(W) Robert Venditti (A) Brett Weldele
This special edition collects the original Surrogates graphic novel as well as the new prequel, The Surrogates: Flesh And Bone, into a super-deluxe single hardcover volume. Designed to look like an owner's manual, this edition contains everything you need to know about your new surrogate purchase!
HC, 7x10.5, 304pgs, FC SRP: $75.00
THE SURROGATES VOLUME 1 TP
(W) Robert Venditti (A) Brett Weldele
Life in the year 2054 has been reduced to a data feed. The fusing of virtual reality and cybernetics allow citizens to employ android substitutes that let them interact with the world without ever leaving their homes. It's a perfect world, and it's up to Detectives Harvey Greer and Pete Ford of the Metro Police Department to keep it that way. But to do so they'll need to stop a techno-terrorist bent on returning society to a time when people lived their lives instead of merely experiencing them. Soon to be motion picture from Touchstone starring Bruce Willis. (MAY063435) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
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O/A THE SURROGATES VOLUME 2: FLESH AND BONE TP
(W) Robert Venditti (A) Brett Weldele
A juvenile prank goes too far and a homeless man is killed. When the investigation reveals that the attackers aren't who they appeared to be, justice depends on the testimony of a single witness, a street snitch with a history of providing information to a uniformed cop named Harvey Greer. As days pass and anger among the anti-surrogate population grows, the city stands on a razor's edge. Will punishment be exacted in a courtroom or on the streets?
SC, 6.5x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
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TRANSFUZION PUBLISHING
THE APOCALYPSE PLAN GN
(W) Rafael Nieves (A) Dan Dougherty
What if Heaven and Hell were corporations, and instead of sales, their charts tracked souls? And what if one company decided to initiate a hostile takeover of the other? It is the story of Revelations as each company is vying for control of the "market" — in other words, mankind. And while there are battles, to be sure, the feel of them, for the most part, are more akin to an action/adventure or espionage thriller than to any Judeo-Christian/Greco-Roman, Biblical visualization!
SC, 82pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
VIETNAM JOURNAL BOOK TWO: THE IRON TRIANGLE TP
(W/A) Don Lomax
The acclaimed series from Don Lomax continues in this second trade paperback. In the four issues contained in this volume, Journal finds out that when you're in the middle of the war, there is no such thing as a non-combatant as he takes to the skies for the American policy of infiltrating deep with the helicopter forces. Picked by Entertainment Weekly as "a graphic novel you should own," Vietnam Journal is written and drawn by Don Lomax, a Vietnam War veteran.
SC, 140pgs, B&W SRP: $17.99
12-GAUGE COMICS
LUKE MCBAIN #2
(W) David Tischman (A) Kody Chamberlain
Luke McBain has taken a job at his family's Louisiana timber mill to keep an eye on his brother, Paul. Sawdust is in McBain's blood, but his blood's going to flow if he doesn't watch his back. An industrial "accident" and a talk with the family lawyer prove that. Paul's up to something, but what? Times are hard, and people want him dead — but this axe handle-wielding, God-fearing Southern man isn't going down without a fight!
32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99
TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING
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O/A BRICKJOURNAL COMPENDIUM VOLUME 3 SC
(E) Joe Meno
The third volume of BrickJournal Compendium compiles the digital-only issues #6-7 of the acclaimed online magazine. This full-color book spotlights all aspects of the LEGO Community through interviews with builders Knud Thomsen, Anthony Sava, Jørgen Vig Knudstorp (CEO to the LEGO Group), plus features on LEGO fan conventions, reviews, creating custom minifigs, instructions and techniques, and more!
SC, 224pgs, FC SRP: $34.95
O/A CAPTAIN ACTION: THE ORIGINAL SUPER-HERO ACTION FIGURE HC
(W) Michael Eury
Captain Action, the original super-hero action figure, was introduced in 1966, able to assume the identities of 13 famous super-heroes. This second edition of the acclaimed volume chronicles the history of this quick-changing champion, including photos of virtually every Captain Action product ever released, spotlights on his allies and his archenemy, an examination of his comic-book appearances, and “Action facts.”
HC, 176pgs, FC SRP: $39.95