DDP / DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING
JERICHO: SEASON 3—CIVIL WAR #2 [OF 6]
Author: Jason M. Burns
Artist: Alejandro F. Giralbo
Cover Artist: A – Scott West
From the minds of the Jericho writing team and written by Jason M. Burns, the second installment of Jericho: Season Three: Civil War finds Jake and Hawkins on the road as Wanted Men. Forced to enter into enemy territory, they must use the help of the Jericho Resistance to make their way through an Allied States processing town on the Texas Border. Disguised as refugees, our heroes must maneuver past hi-tech cameras, armed ASA soldiers and local black market thugs to continue their mission to find terrorist John Smith.
32pgs, FC $3.99
SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND #2 [OF 4]
Author: Steven S. DeKnight (Spartacus TV Series writer)
Artist: Adam Archer / Tony Avina (colors)
Cover Artist: Adam Archer / Tony Avina (colors)
With the entire kingdom at stake, Batiatus must forge into the battle without really knowing exactly who his enemy is. Are those bent on bringing him down the ones with swords and spears, or those that he considers his most trusted allies? Things are definitely NOT what they seem…
32pgs, FC $3.99
BARACK THE BARBARIAN: THE FALL OF RED SARAH!
Author: Larry Hama
Artist: Chris Schons
Cover Artist: Tim Seeley
With Merika now safe from the likes of Harry the Viser and Boosh the Dim, Barack the Barbarian must now face Red Sarah as she threatens to destroy the icy villages that she has taken control of. Will Barack even find the need to lift his blade or will the Red Warrior defeat herself?
Special Notes: Selling Points: As seen on SNL, featured in Chicago Tribune, NY Post and the Drudge Report!
48pgs, FC $5.99
BARACK THE BARBARIAN VOL 1: QUEST FOR THE TREASURE OF STIMULI TPB
Author: Larry Hama
Artist: Chris Schons
Cover Artist: Joel Humberto Herrera
Barack the Barbarian begins his assault on the Elephant Tower by entering the dreaded Labyrinth of Right Turns guarded by the Screeching Enchantress and her many-headed dogs. Meanwhile, his other enemies plot and scheme and work their dire magicks.
Special Notes: The much anticipated collection of the new hilarious political parody from the mind of Larry Hama! Selling Points: As seen on SNL, featured in Chicago Tribune, NY Post and the Drudge Report!
SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $18.99
HACK/SLASH #29
Author: Tim Seeley
Artists: Chris Burnham, Ross Campbell, Daniel Leister, Jason Millet
Cover Artist: A) Tim Seeley B) Nathan Fox
SUPER SIDEKICK SLEEPOVER SLAUGHTER prelude! Before Cassie and Vlad ever smashed a head, another duo patrolled the night: the fearsome NIGHTMARE and his sidekick SLEEPY! What is their bizarre connection to Samhain, and how will this all lead into a teen sidekick / slasher movie mash-up?
32pgs, FC $3.99
I AM LEGION POSTER
Artist: John Cassaday
The powerful image from Humanoids and DDP’s premier issue of I Am Legion is now available as a poster! Get this beautiful piece of John Cassaday’s art for your home now!
Poster, 18x24, FC $5.99
DE / DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
THE COMPLETE ALICE IN WONDERLAND #1
Story by LEWIS CARROLL
Adpated by: LEAH MOORE & JOHN REPPION
Art by: ÉRICA AWANO
Covers: JOHN CASSADAY
"What is the use of a book," thought Alice, "without pictures or conversations!"
Following up on the success of The Complete Dracula, and Sherlock Holmes, Dynamite presents The Complete Alice In Wonderland. For the first time ever Lewis Carroll’s classics, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass with "The Wasp in a Wig," the "lost chapter" (from the Looking-Glass) are adapted into one complete tale. In this All Ages adaptation, writers John Reppion and Leah Moore are joined by Erica Awano for a 4 issue adventure down the rabbit hole!
This full color series features a massive 40 pages of story and art per issue, all under covers by John Cassaday, who supplies a unique die-cut design for the first issue that is sure to enthrall young and old. Moore and Reppion also provide bonus material such as script pages, annotations and samplings of the original text by Lewis Carroll.
REGULAR—48pgs, FC $4.99
FOIL—48pgs, FC PI
THE BLACK TERROR #5
Writer: PHIL HESTER
Penciller/Inker: JONATHAN LAU
Covers: ALEX ROSS, STEPHEN SADOWSKI (1-in-12), JONATHAN LAU (1-in-5)
Because YOU demanded it – the Black terror returns as Dynamite continues the Black Terror ongoing series! Again featuring the covers and direction of Alex Ross, writer Phil (Darkness, MASQUERADE) Hester joins the team as series writer and is joined by Jonathan (MEET THE BAD GUYS) Lau for this thrilling second story arc!
REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.50
FOIL—32pgs, FC PI
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: CHAPTER TWO #5
Writer: JIM KRUEGER
Art by: EDGAR SALAZAR (main story), DOUG KLAUBA (special origin story)
Covers: ALEX ROSS, MARK TEXEIRA (1-in-5), STEPHEN SEGOVIA (1-in-12)
As the Green Lama continues to struggle to understand the nature of the returned heroes amidst the death of close allies, the Sisters Scarlet make plans to take down Captain Future… now going be his “true” name – Zeus! Plus: the painted origin of President Power by Alex Ross, Doug Klauba and Jim Krueger! Features covers by Alex Ross, Mark Texeira and Stephen Segovia!
32pgs, FC $2.99
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: MEET THE BAD GUYS #4 (OF 4)
Writer: ALEX ROSS, JOE CASEY
Penciller/Inker: JACKSON HERBERT
Covers: ALEX ROSS
Dynamite invites you to "Meet the Bad Guys!" with this special PROJECT SUPERPOWERS series plotted by Alex Ross, scripted by Joe Casey and illustrated by Dynamite artistic sensation Jackson (AVENGERS/INVADERS) Herbert! As the heroes return, the villains rise – and the Scarab faces a choice between his life and his future…
32pgs, FC $2.99
THE BLACK TERROR VOLUME 1 TPB
Writer: Various
Penciller/Inker: Mike Lilly
Cover: Alex Ross
Spinning out of Alex Ross' Project SUPERPOWERS is the first new ongoing series - opening with this four-part story by Ross, Krueger and Lilly! ThE BLACK TERROR #1-4 is co-plotted by Alex Ross, scripted by Jim Krueger and drawn by Dynamite Exclusive artist Mike (Batman/Nightwing) Lilly!
The Terror is on a mission and gold help whoever gets in his way, be they fellow super powers or the President of the United States himself…
Includes a complete cover gallery by Alex Ross, John Romita, Mike Lilly, and George Tuska — and all four issues of the all-new BLACK TERROR series!
Who are the Super-Patriots? Who is really behind the power of the U.S. Presidency…
SC, 7x10, 120pgs+, FC $14.99
THE BOYS VOLUME FIVE: HEROGASM TPB
Writer: GARTH ENNIS
Penciller/Inker: JOHN MCCREA
Cover: DARICK ROBERTSON
An evil so profound it threatens all mankind... the mightiest heroes on the planet uniting to defend us all... a secret crisis of such utter finality that a countdown to civil or infinite war seems unavoidable... but have you ever wondered what really happens during Crossovers? The Seven, Payback, Teenage Kix, Fantastico and every other supe on Earth team up for an annual event like no other... and where the supes go, can a certain "five complications and a dog" be far behind? Vought-American prepare to make their move, in a story that will change the world of the Boys forever: Herogasm #1.
The first-ever Boys spin-off mini-series is collected here for the first time – all 6 issues – and features the pairing of Ennis with Hitman artist John McCrea and covers by Boys artist and co-creator Darick Robertson!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 144pgs+, FC $19.99
THE BOYS #36
Writer: GARTH ENNIS
Art/Cover: DARICK ROBERTSON
Mother's Milk's story concludes with a bang, as we find out the nature of the debt he owes Butcher and see him bear witness to a great American tragedy. Hughie gets another view of The Boys' mission, one he hadn't considered before, in part two of Nothing Like It In The World.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC $2.99
BUCK ROGERS #6
Writer: SCOTT BEATTY
Penciller/Inker: CARLOS RAFAEL
Covers: JOHN WATSON (75%), CARLOS RAFAEL (25%)
The Future is here! From Dynamite, writer Scott Beatty, cover artist John Cassaday and artist Carlos Rafael comes the all-new adventures of Buck Rogers! After the opening events of our first thrilling story arc, the creative team presents a special done-in-one -- “The Past is Passed” -- as Buck comes to grips with his strange new reality and explores his fantastic new home..
32pgs, FC $3.50
QUEEN SONJA #2
Writer: JOSHUA ORTEGA
Penciller/Inker: MEL RUBI
Covers: MEL RUBI (25%), LUCIO PARILLO (50%), JACKSON HERBERT (25%)
"Know also, O prince, that in the selfsame days that the Cimmerian did stalk the Hyborian Kingdoms, one of the few swords worthy to cross with his was that of Red Sonja, warrior-woman out of majestic Hyrkania. Forced to flee her homeland because she spurned the advances of a king and slew him instead, she rode west across the Turanian steppes and into the shadowed mists of legendry."—The Nemedian Chronicles
The story of Sonja’s march to the throne continues as writer Joshua Ortega and artist Mel Rubi weave an incredible tale of intrigue and power in the ancient lands of Hyboria!
32pgs, FC $2.99
BLACKBEARD: THE LEGEND OF THE PYRATE KING #2
Writer: GREGG HALE, EDUARDO SANCHEZ, JAMIE NASH, ROBERT NAPTON
Penciller/Inker: MARIO GUEVARA
Covers: LUCIO PARILLO
Dynamite presents their most ambitious undertaking yet – BLACKBEARD: THE LEGEND OF THE PYRATE KING #1! producers Eduardo (writer of The Blair Witch Project) Sanchez and Gregg (Producer of The Blair Witch Project) Hale are joined by Robert Napton and Jamie Nash to present the ultimate adventure tale of a bygone age, when pyrates ruled the waters! Beginning with his childhood and carrying through to his bitter end, Blackbeard’s legacy has never been explored as deeply and illustrated as beautifully (by Mario Guevara) than now!
32pgs, FC $3.50
ATHENA #2
Writer: DOUG MURRAY
Art: PAUL RENAUD & FABIANO NEVES
Covers: PAUL REANUD (50%), DENNIS CALERO (25%), PATRICK BERKENKOTTER (24%), FABIANO NEVES (25%)
Featuring the stunning art combination of Paul Renaud and Fabiano Neves, along with the powerful storytelling of veteran writer Doug Murray, Athena is Dynamite’s next breakout book!
More in control of her powers and memories, Athena faces the perils of the modern world and comes to realize she may not be the only “god” walking the earth of present day!
32pgs, FC $3.50
THE LONE RANGER #19
Writer: BRETT MATHEWS
Penciller/Inker: SERGIO CARIELLO
Covers: JOHN CASSADAY
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are being framed for murder! As the pair attempt to prove their innocence, Cavendish is on the move, and he’s bringing a wagon load of guns with him. All this plus the most shocking moment yet on this issue’s last page!
32pgs, FC $3.50
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY #5
Writer: CHUCK DIXON
Penciller/Inker: ESTEVE POLLS
Covers: DENNIS CALERO (75%), SERGIO CARIELLO (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 series! The Man is on a new trail, one the leads to a $5000 bounty for Miles Devereaux, a thief of epic proportions.... Dead Man’s Hand concludes here!
32pgs, FC $3.50
ZORRO #18
Writer: MATT WAGNER
Penciller/Inker: FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
Covers: MATT WAGNER (75%), JOHN K. SNYDER III (25%)
Writer and cover artist Matt Wagner and artist Francesco Francavilla continue their acclaimed story of Zorro!
In this issue, a unique look at the legend of El Zorro told by the workers around him that have seen his attack on their masters first-hand!
32pgs, FC $3.50
ROBERT E. HOWARD PRESENTS: THULSA DOOM #4
Writer: ARVID NELSON
Penciller/Inker: LUI ANTONIO
Covers: ALEX ROSS
The origin of the ultimate anti-hero, Thulsa Doom, continues here as we conclude our opening story arc! Atlantis is destroyed! The world is in chaos! And Thulsa seeks his own path to ultimate power! From the pages of writer Robert E. Howard comes Dynamite's Thulsa Doom! Written by Kull writer Arvid Nelson and illustrated by Lui (Red Sonja) Antonio with incredible painted covers by Alex Ross!
REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.50
SPOT COLOR COVER—32pgs, FC $50.00
GALACTICA: 1980 #3
Writer: MARC GUGGENHEIM
Penciller/Inker: CEZAR RAZEK
Cover: LUCIO PARILLO
One of the most controversial series in Sci Fi’s history is back! Some fans love it, some fans hate it, but one thing’s for certain, writer Marc Guggenheim is going to do Galactica 1980 the “right” way! Lives will be lost as the re-imagining of 1980 continues here and is unlike anything you’ve seen before in a Galactica comic book! Featuring artist Cezar (Zorro) Razek along with a fully painted cover from Lucio Parrillo.
32pgs, FC $3.50
ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASH SAVES OBAMA #4 (OF 4)
Writer: ELLIOT SERRANO
Penciller/Inker: ARIEL PADILLA
Covers: TODD NAUCK (75%), LUCIO PARRILLO (25%)
This special Army of Darkness mini-series event – featuring the unusual pairing of Ashley J. Williams and President Barack Obama -- is written by Elliott (Army of Darkness/Xena) Serrano, illustrated by Ariel Padilla and features covers by Todd (Amazing Spider-Man) Nauck and Lucio Parillo!
Ash battles Deadite pundits and presidents in a desperate bid to rescue the current President – Barack Obama – before the Deadite hordes eradicate his spark of hope… forever!
32pgs, FC $3.50
DABEL BROTHERS PUBLISHING
C.E. MURPHY'S TAKE A CHANCE VOLUME 1 TP
(W) C.E. Murphy (A) Ardian Syaf
Driven to save lives after her 4 year-old son's death, Frankie Kemp has spent years playing the role of "Chance," a masked vigilante in a world without superheroes. But when a genetically engineered virus releases super-powered potential where it doesn't sicken or kill, the stakes are suddenly much higher. Now Chance must decide if experience and wits are enough to face criminals beyond the human norm — and rediscover her placed in a changing world.
SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $17.95
DEAN KOONTZ'S NEVERMORE #3
(W) Dean Koontz, Keith Champagne (A) Andy Smith
Now it's personal! The race known as the Hydra have made a powerful enemy in Bobby Godric. The Nevermore Project has embarked on a bold plan to learn the secrets of their evil adversaries by attempting to capture one. But has the team unwittingly played into the Hydra's hands and exposed their Earth to invasion from their alien foes?
RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #3 (MAR094186)
32pgs, FC (3 of 6) SRP: $3.99
DEAN KOONTZ'S NEVERMORE #4
(W) Dean Koontz, Keith Champagne (A) Andy Smith
In the aftermath of Team Nevermore's disastrous attempt to capture a member of the evil alien Hydra, Bobby Godric struggles to understand what their foes want, while the team races to uncover the origins of the aliens and the reasons for their hatred of humanity.
RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #4 (APR090780)
32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $3.99
JIM BUTCHER'S THE DRESDEN FILES: FOOL MOON #1
(W) Jim Butcher, Mark Powers (A) Brett Booth
You'd think Chicago would be a little livelier for the only wizard in the phone book, but things were so slow Harry Dresden couldn't afford his next meal. Then a mysterious murder of the magical variety, a mutilated corpse surrounded by paw prints under the light of a full moon, meant Harry was back in business!
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
JIM BUTCHER'S THE DRESDEN FILES: STORM FRONT VOLUME 2 #2
(W) Jim Butcher, Mark Powers (A) Ardian Syaf
Now that Harry's the prime suspect in the killings he was charged to solve even his best friend doesn't trust him. And it could cost Lt. Murphy her life! Can Harry reach her in time? The Dresden Files: Storm Front rolls on with its hallmark mix of mystery and adventure that made Jim Butcher's novels a smash hit!
RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #2 (FEB094222)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
JIM BUTCHER'S THE DRESDEN FILES: STORM FRONT VOLUME 2 #3
(W) Jim Butcher, Mark Powers (A) Ardian Syaf
Lt. Murphy is the latest victim of the Shadowman's magic and Harry is out to avenge his best friend. Can Harry stop the killer in time or is he destined to be the final victim? The Dresden Files: Storm Front careens toward its shattering conclusion loaded with all the magic, mystery and adventure that make Jim Butcher's novels a smash hit!
RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #3 (MAR094188)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
ROBERT JORDAN'S NEW SPRING #8
(W) Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon (A) Joe Cooper
The historic binding of al'Lan Mandragoran as Warder to Moiraine of the Aes Sedai is upon us and the search ensues for the Dragon Reborn, so that he may be saved to fulfill his destiny and oppose the Dark One in an ultimate Last Battle. However, followers of the Dark One also know the prophecy, and a desperate race ensues with the fate of all mankind hanging in the balance.
RES. from Previews Vol. XV #12 (DEC053170)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
ROBERT JORDAN'S THE WHEEL OF TIME: THE EYE OF THE WORLD #2
(W) Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon (A) Chase Conley
The bestial Trollocs and fearsome Myrddraal attack Two Rivers in search of the Dragon Reborn. Moiraine Damodred, an Aes Sedai, and her Warder, al'Lan Mandragoran are all that stand in the way of the Darkness that has descended on Two Rivers. Rand al'Thor and his two friends, Matrim Cauthon and Perrin Aybara, must leave the only home they have ever known if they want to spare their loved ones from any further danger.
RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #4 (APR090785)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
ROBERT JORDAN'S THE WHEEL OF TIME: THE 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.
RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #5 (MAY090763)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
THE WARRIORS OFFICIAL MOVIE ADAPTATION #4
(W) David Atchison (A) Chris Dibari, Kieran Oats
After separate run-ins with the Furies and the Lizzies, the Warriors are finally reunited at Union Square station, less one member. They are again temporarily derailed when they face the rollerskating Punks in yet another brawl for their survival. The the Warriors approach their home turf of Coney Island and the end of their journey!
MATURE THEMES
RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #3 (MAR094191)
40pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $3.99
DEL REY
GOATS VOLUME 2: THE CORNDOG IMPERATIVE TP
(W/A) Jonathan Rosenberg
The webcomics scene has emerged as the new incubator of comics talent. The Goats website (goats.com) has one of the most devoted followings on the Internet, with more than 1.5 million hits per month. Its wicked, weird, and geeky sense of humor places it in the tradition of cult favorites such as Futurama. Here, two lowly techies are tasked with saving the universe from utter destruction, while encountering cyborg goldfish, omnisexual aliens, Mayan death gods, and other strange and amusing denizens of the universe. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $15.00
DEL REY COMICS
THE TALISMAN: THE ROAD OF TRIALS #1
(W) Stephen King, Peter Straub, Robin Furth (A) Tony Shasteen
Jack Sawyer is about to learn some hard truths-about his father's death, about why he and his mother are on the run from his sinister Uncle Morgan, and about the real nature of the mysterious realm he once called The Daydreams. Now, with help from his newfound friend Speedy Parker, he will reclaim his identity as Travellin Jack and make his first foray back into The Territories. There, where monsters lurk and an unbelievably precious prize awaits, Jack must embark upon a desperate quest to save his mother's life and fulfill an inescapable destiny. Retailers: Please check the Retailer Order Form for a cover by Penny Arcade's Mike Krahulik. (C: 0-1-2)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
DEL REY MANGA
ALIVE VOLUME 8 GN
(W) Tadashi Kawashima (A) Adachitoka
Taisuke has always used his amazing gifts for the forces of good. But now he’s crossed over to the dark side — to a hidden half of his personality that grants him extraordinary power. Will Taisuke give in to this seductive new evil? (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
AMEFURASHI VOLUME 2 GN
(W/A) Atsushi Suzumi
Gimmy has never met a girl like Sora.She’s a gorgeous and glamorous teen diva—who also happens to be an amefurashi, a rain goddess who brings life-giving water to Gimmy’s desert village. But as Gimmy is about to discover, Sora is also a regular girl at heart — one who can laugh, cry, and maybe even fall in love! (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
BAKUGAN BATTLE BRAWLERS GN
(W/A) Cartoon Network
When the shadowy figure known as Masquerade enlists the battle-hungry Rikimaru in his fight against Dan Kuso and his Bakugan, Drago, things get ugly. This new foe is no pushover, and Dan and Drago are in for an intense and dangerous battle. Worst of all, they can’t seem to agree on the best battle strategy! Can they learn to work together as a team to overcome their rival, or will their division lead to defeat? (C: 0-1-2)
VOLUME 3: FEUD BETWEEN FRIENDS—SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
VOLUME 4: DAN & DRAGO—SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
HELL GIRL VOLUME 6 GN
(W/A) Miyuki Eto
No one knows the perils of Hell Girl’s powers better than Ichimokuren — one of her devoted protectors. This volume reveals his thrilling story. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
NIGHT HEAD GENESIS VOLUME 1 GN
(W) George Iida (A) You Higuri
Brothers Naoto and Naoya have amazing psychic powers that set them apart from humanity. Their parents cast them out — and had them imprisoned in an exploitative research center. But after they make a daring escape from the institution, Naoya has a psychic vision of an even greater threat: a deadly plague that threatens the entire world! (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
PRINCESS RESURRECTION VOLUME 7 GN
(W/A) Yasunori Mitsunaga
Princess Hime has devoted her life to helping others — as a butt-kicking monster-slayer. She has one very special memory: a song that she wrote for her sister. But when a wicked creature finds a way to turn that treasured memory into a curse, it’s up to Hime’s friends to find this cruel maestro — and set the princess free! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOLUME 35/36 GN
(W/A) Akimine Kamijyo
Samurai Deeper Kyo's unique mix of martial arts action with the supernatural has won a devoted audience for this long-running series. Set in feudal Japan, it has samurai battles and period atmosphere galore, but its story takes the classic samurai tale to a whole new level! It's the tale of a legendary warrior, Demon Eyes Kyo, whose soul has been sealed within the body of his greatest rival — and his attempt to regain his life. Formerly published by Tokyopop, Del Rey Manga is publishing this series from volume 35 and on. This edition collects 2 volumes of the Japanese edition in one convenient omnibus volume, offering terrific value for series fans! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 416pgs, B&W (35 of 38) SRP: $14.99
SAYONARA ZETSUBO-SENSEI VOLUME 4 GN
(W/A) Koji Kumeta
The deliciously wicked satire continues as Zetsubou-sensei, beloved teacher to a classroom of students, continues to be called upon to offer advice to the youngsters in his charge — even though he’s depressed and suicidal and shouldn’t be giving any advice at all! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
SHIKI TSUKAI VOLUME 6 GN
(W) To-Ru Zekuu (A) Yuna Takanagi
While searching a tropical paradise for new sources of magical power, Akira and his team encounter fiercely violent creatures known as Kijyuu. Can Akira achieve peace with the angry Kijyuu king or will it be all-out war? (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
TSUBASA VOLUME 24 GN
(W/A) CLAMP
After a brutal battle in the world of dreams, Syaoran has earned a moment’s rest. Yet, there is no time to tarry as his quest to save Princess Sakura continues! (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
THE YAGYU NINJA SCROLLS VOLUME 7 GN
(W) Futaro Yamada (A) Masaki Segawa
Revenge is sweet — even for the nuns of the Hori clan who have sworn to avenge their slain sisters. Trained in the lethal samurai arts, they have taken down all but three of the terrible Aizu Seven Spears who were responsible for the slaughter. The women have tracked one, Katô Akinari, to his hideout — but he’s called in some serious support. A deadly showdown is imminent! (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 5x8, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
YOKAI DOCTOR VOLUME 3 GN
(W/A) Yuki Sato
It’s not easy being a doctor for ghosts and goblins, but someone’s got to do it! Kuro, the doctor, sees his bravery tested when someone in the spirit world places a curse on his head. Kuro has devoted his life to helping others — so who could possibly want him dead? (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
YOKAIDEN VOLUME 2 GN
(W/A) Nina Matsumoto
Hamachi’s journey into the spirit world continues. He must face off against a nine-tailed fox spirit that wants him as a pet, a tengu that’s not easily fooled, and a host of other monsters and creatures that stand between him and his goal: to find his grandmother’s killer. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
DESPERADO PUBLISHING
THE ART OF TONY HARRIS: ART AND SKULLDUGGERY HC
(W/A) Tony Harris
Celebrating his 20 years in the industry, Desperado Publishing presents a retrospective art books featuring Eisner Award winning artist, Tony Harris. A co-founder of Atlanta's Gaijin Studios, Tony's career spans everything from long runs on DC's Ex Machina and Starman to popular work at Marvel, Innovation, Topps, White Wolf, and more. This coffee table hardcover edition features a complete retrospective of his entire career, with character and concept notes from his journals, sketchbook and design art, personal photos, and, beautifully reproduced art. Also available in a limited signed and numbered edition, limited to 500 copies, with a special bookplate.
REGULAR EDITION—HC, 9x12, 256pgs, FC SRP: $49.99
LIMITED EDITION—HC, 9x12, 256pgs, FC SRP: $79.99
OBERGEIST: THE ESSENTIAL EDITION HC
(W) Dan Jolley (A) Tony Harris
Nazi butcher scientist Jurghen Steinholtz, charged by Hitler to create telepathic soldiers, is radically transformed at the hands of a Jewish man with second sight. This is the wrenching chronicle of a tortured soul's attempt to attain atonement that truly begins when Steinholtz`s immense psionic powers awaken at the moment of his death. With never-before-seen art, restored to stark black and white. Limited to 2,000 copies, signed and and numbered by Tony Harris and Dan Jolley. (C: 1-0-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany.
HC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $29.99
ITAZURA NA KISS VOLUME 1
(W/A) Kaoru Tada
Recommended Age Teen 13+
High school senior Kotoko Aihara has had a crush on Naoki Irie since freshman year. Unfortunately, there a few things are discouraging her from to him: he's a member of "Class A," the top ranking class in school, whereas she's in "Class F"; he gets the top score on every exam; and he's so smart, popular and handsome that he's been class president every year. When Kotoki finally musters up the courage to present him with a love letter, though, Naoki outright refuses it, telling her point blank--with a look of disgust and boredom—that he doesn't like "stupid girls." Poor Kotoko's worst nightmare! Her heart is broken, but then a change in circumstance forces Naoki and Kotoko to be together every day...!?
SC, 5x7, 300pgs, B&W (1 of 12) $16.95
HIDEYUKI KIKUCHI'S VAMPIRE HUNTER D VOLUME 4
(W) Hideyuki Kikuchi (A) Saiko Takaki
The City, a tiny metropolis of a few hundred sheltered citizens floating serenely on a seemingly random course a few feet above the ground, has long been thought safe from the predation of marauding monsters. It seems like a paradise. A paradise shattered when an invasion of apparent vampire threatens the small haven. While the Vampire Hunter known only as “D” struggles to exterminate the scourge, a former denizen of the city, the attractive Lori Knight, and the brash John M. Brasselli Pluto VIII seize control of the city, lurching it onto a new and deadly course. D’s travails are just the beginning.
SC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $13.95
YELLOW: OMNIBUS EDITION VOLUME 1 (YAOI)
(W/A) Makoto Tateno
Recommended Age Mature
Taki and Goh share just about everything – their apartment in the city, their job as elite drug “snatchers” and even dinner duty. But hot Goh wants to go much deeper undercover with his gorgeous partner. Too bad Taki doesn’t swing that way... or does he? If yellow is the warning color, will this team finally end up in-the-red (and in bed)?
Boys will be boys, and the hot guys of Yellow are no exception. An illicit thrill-ride from cover to cover, this hip drama turns up the heat on every page and guarantees to get your heart fired-up!
SC, 6x8, 385pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $19.95
YELLOW 2: EPISODE 1 (YAOI)
(W/A) Makoto Tateno
Recommended Age Mature 18+
Straight and macho Taki partners with feminine and gay Goh to form an expert team of bandits hired by the police to steal from the mafia. Their unrequited love with genre-bending trimmings of action and suspense.
SC, 6x8, 60pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $19.95
OUR KINGDOM—ARABIAN NIGHTS (YAOI)
(W/A) Naduki Koujima
Recommended Age Young Adult 16+
During a trip following a devastating heartbreak, Raoul meets the handsome Arabian prince, Asif! The prince is more radiant than the sun and Raoul finds himself captivated by Asif's beauty. Despite Raoul's vow never to let himself suffer heartbreak again, he wonders if this love is worth breaking his vow over. Filled with an endless supply of beautiful princes and valets, the popular Our Kingdom series brings you a delicious tale of exotic love!
SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $12.95
FEVERED KISS (YAOI NOVEL)
(W) Arika Kuga (A) Taishi Zaou
Recommended Age Young Adult 16+
On the night of the year-end party, in high spirits and under the influence of the party’s free-flowing alcohol, Satori ends up sleeping with Asou. Since then, every day that Asou comes over, he does nothing beyond kiss Satori over and over, and as much as it perplexes him, Satori is unable to resist his kisses. But one day Satori hears a nasty rumor that Asou has a girlfriend. Satori begins to wonder, “Why does he kiss me so? And why can’t I refuse him?” Asking himself these questions again and again, what will Satori’s answer be? Includes the back-up story, Hold Me Tighter!
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $10.95
ELECTRIC HANDS (YAOI)
(W/A) Taishi Zaou
Recommended Age Young Adult 16+
Lately it feels like my own adolescence is running wild inside me. Every time I see my classmate Takie’s exquisite hands, it sends shivers like an electric current down my spine. And those currents feel very, very good. If just looking at his hands does that to me, just imagine if he touched me with them…! 7 heart-pounding electric stories by Taishi Zaou collected here for the first time!
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $12.95
DIGITAL WEBBING
BLOODRAYNE: REVENGE OF THE BUTCHERESS (ONE-SHOT)
(W) Chad Lambert (A) David Miller
Rayne uncovers a plot to awaken an army of Nazi zombies to be led by the Butcheress! The fan-favorite villainess from the first video game makes her blood-soaked comic book debut. Dark Rayne and Ferril also drop by for what certain to be the catfight of the year! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany.
38pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
DRAWN & QUARTERLY
HOT POTATOE HC
(W/A) Marc Bell
The past decade of Marc Bell's comics and paintings collected in one huge coffee table book. Seamlessly combining decade-plus comics activities with a lifelong devotion to, as Bell calls it, "Fine Ahtwerks," Hot Potatoe is filled with mixed media cardboard constructions, watercolored drawings, altered found texts and Bell's most intense, dizzying comics from the contemporary avant-garde comics anthologies.
MATURE THEMES
HC, 9x12, 272pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
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DIVINE MELODY VOLUME 6 GN
(W/A) I-Huan
Yun-Shi wants to meet Cai-Sheng's family to ask for her hand in marriage, so she asks for the help of her fox demon sisters. Just as Cai-Sheng's "father" refuses to the marriage proposal, Zi-Qiu appears and claims to be Cai-Sheng's betrothed fiancé! How is Cai-Sheng going to get out of this mess now?
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W (6 of 6) SRP: $9.95
DRAWN & QUARTERLY
KEY MOMENTS FROM THE HISTORY OF COMICS SC
(W) Francois Ayroles (A) Various
This limited edition chapter book sharply satirizes the most important figures and institutions in the comics industry! A fantastic and funny read for alternative and literary comics fans, Key Moments humorously imagines the pivotal events that shaped everyone from Chris Ware and Charles Schultz to Jack Kirby and Will Eisner, from Herge and Uderzo to MAD and RAW. Printed in an edition of just 1,000 copies, this chap-book is sure to be sought after by art-comix fans for years to come. Will not be reoffered, or available for reorder.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 4x6, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00
MAP OF MY HEART GN
(W/A) John Porcellino
Map Of My Heart celebrates the twentieth anniversary of John Porcellino's seminal and influential comics zine, King Cat Comics. Known for his sad, quiet honesty rendered in his signature deceptively minimalist style, Porcellino has a command of graphic storytelling as sophisticated as the medium's more visually intricate masters. Few other artists are able to so expertly contemplate the sadness, beauty, and wonder of life in so few lines.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 304pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95
KING CAT CLASSIX HC
(W/A) John Porcellino
This large collection focuses on the first 50 issues of King Cat, with extensive endnotes and an index, along with selections of all the extra ephemera from the original issues. Included are more than 300 pages of comics, ranging from Porcellino's earliest scrawls to his later, minimalist delineations. (JAN073598)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 6x9, 384pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95
PERFECT EXAMPLE TP
(W/A) John Porcellino
Road trips, drunken concerts, and late-night make-out sessions all swirl together in this coming-of-age graphic novel by King Cat cartoonist John Porcellino. Deceptively and charmingly simple, Perfect Example is a collection of Porcellino's self-published King Cat comics that have won over thousands of readers with its honesty, empathy, and sincerity. (AUG052896)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 144pgs, PC SRP: $16.95
DYNAMIC FORCES
DF AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600 LITHOGRAPH—SIGNED BY ALEX ROSS
Signed by Alex Ross Himself! Look out, bud, he's got radioactive blood! And now Peter Parker, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is swinging into an "amazing" comic book milestone with 600 Amazing Spider-Man #600! One of the biggest books of the year, with one of the best cover artists of all time is recaptured here in this incredible 18 x 24 lithograph by Alex Ross. Printed on 100lb Gallerie Art Silk Stock, this Alex Ross masterpiece ready to show off to your friends and fellow collectors! Available for your collecting pleasure as a high-end signed lithograph brought to you by Marvel Comics, Alex Ross and Dynamic Forces! (C: 0-1-2)
MSRP will be $149.99, but DF is presenting this milestone lithograph at the INTRODUCTORY PRICE of $89.99
THE TORCH #2 DF EXCLUSIVE ALEX ROSS ALTERNATE COVER LIMITED UNSIGNED
The return of the original Human Torch continues. Celebrate the red hot return of Jim Hammond, the Android Invader, with this fiery DF variant edition cover by Alex Ross. Extremely limited and featuring a DF original cover art by Alex Ross!
Unsigned Edition $14.99
THE TORCH #3 DF EXCLUSIVE ALEX ROSS ALTERNATE COVER—SIGNED BY ALEX ROSS
The Marvel Universe sizzles with this all-new chapter of The Torch with this fiery DF variant edition cover by Alex Ross, and it's signed by Mr. Ross, as well! Featuring DF original cover art by Alex Ross! (C: 0-1-2)
Signed Edition $29.99
INCREDIBLE HULK #600 DF EXCLUSIVE ALEX ROSS ALTERNATE COVER
An "incredible" comic book nearly half a century in the making! Celebrate 600 issues of smashing, rampaging, gamma irradiated good times with this extremely limited collectible from Dynamic Forces and Alex Ross!. Red Hulk! Green Hulk! No Hulk collection is complete without this rare treasure by super star Alex Ross!
Variant Edition $14.99
DF HOLIDAY SANTA “CLAWS” COLLECTOR’S PACK
Whether you are the new collector looking for the perfect way to start a new collection or a seasoned comic book pro wanting to add some rarities to your library, this is the collectors pack for you! Each set will include the rare DF Variant Cover to Wolverine: Weapon X #1, a signed and DF certified comic book, a rare variant edition comic book and a randomly selected ten-pack of new, old and rare comic books! All for the low cost of $20.09!!! (Before the New Year become 2010, natch!) Start the New Year and a new collection off in Dynamic Style! (C: 0-1-0)
Gift Set $20.09
MORE MARVEL-OUS SIGNED EDITIONS!
S.W.O.R.D. #1—SIGNED
Signed by John Cassaday! That’s right, from the pages of Astonishing X-Men, S.W.O.R.D., and DF is swingin’ it high as John Cassaday crowns his cover art for this debut issue!
Signed Edition $29.99
BLACK WIDOW: DEADLY ORIGIN #1—SIGNED
Signed by artist, Tom Raney! Marvel’s super sexy spy makes a return in this deadly new series. Begin “Deadly Origin” the dynamic way with this senses-shatter signed first issue!
Signed Edition $29.99
ASSAULT ON NEW OLYMPUS PROLOGUE—SIGNED
Greg Pak, the mastermind writer responsible for bringing World War Hulk to the Marvel Universe is on the rampage once again, and this time he’s setting his sights on New Olympus! Can even the gods of the Marvel Universe survive when this storyteller begins his Assault of New Olympus! Don’t miss out on the incredible prologue to Marvel’s next big event, signed by Greg Pak!
Signed Edition $19.99