TITAN PUBLISHING
THE MISADVENTURES OF JANE, A BRIGHT YOUNG THING HC
(W) Don Freeman (A) Norman Pett
These are the cartoon strip (mis)adventures of Britain’s first and best-loved World War II pin-up — the, blue eyed, blond-haired, cartoon legend that is Lady Jane Gay! The ever-patriotic Jane wasted no time in joining up to keep the Nazis on the run, as a chauffeur, secretary and even in Army Intelligence! Jane’s initial appearance scandalized America with its risqué content and nudity — which although extremely mild by today’s standards was considered too daring and raunchy for American tastes of 1940s and early 50s! (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
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RES. from Previews Vol. XVIII #9 (SEP084268)
HC, 7.5x21, 256pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
TANK GIRL: SKIDMARKS #1
(W) Alan Martin (A) Rufus Dayglo
Buckle up for the first issue of an all-new Tank Girl mini-series! 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)
7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99
TANK GIRL: APOCALYPSE REMASTERED EDITION TP
(W) Alan Grant, Alan Martin (A) Various
How will our manic heroine cope with looming motherhood, the threat of rampaging hormones and the spectre of varicose veins? What will the baby look like? And what exactly does all this have to do with the followers of the Blood God Baal? With an introduction from Judge Dredd writer Alan Grant (Batman, Judge Dredd) and featuring a rarely seen Tank Girl strip by Alan Martin and Jamie Hewlett, this is essential Tank Girl remastered for the new millennium! (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
TOKYOPOP
.HACK//ALCOR
(W) Izumibara Rena (A) Amou Kanami
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Fanservice, Mild Violence
In this stunning addition to the .hack franchise, Alcor focuses on a Twin Blade named Nanase who falls in love with Silabus. Nanase joins Canard in order to spend more time with Silabus. After watching Alkaid become the Emperor of the Demon Palace Arena, she becomes jealous of how much praise Alkaid receives from Silabus–and swears to be better than Alkaid so that Silabus will finally notice her. This is a must-have for legions of .hack fans.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $10.99
THIS UGLY YET BEAUTIFUL WORLD VOLUME 1
(W) Gainax / Konomini Project (A) Ashita Morimi
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Explicit Fanservice, Explicit Sexuality, Sexual Full Body Nudity
Takeru and Ryo are struggling through teenage angst when a mysterious light in the woods offers forth a young girl practically out of Takeru’s dreams. They are promptly attacked by a strange alien-looking monster...and so begins the strangest adventure in their lives.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $10.99
FUTURE DIARY VOLUME 4
(W/A) SaKae Esuno
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Moderate Gore, Moderate Violence
Yukiteru is starting out fresh at a new school... or so he thought. He starts out on the wrong foot when he bumps into Hayasaka, a bully from his previous school. Just when he’s convinced that his school year is doomed, he meets new classmates who stand up for him. Yukiteru avoids thinking about the Diary Games and tries to enjoy normal school life. He’s not let off so easy, though...right along with his new classmates, Yukiteru finds himself ambushed by the mysterious Diary Holder Tenth!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 8) $10.99
WARCRAFT: DEATH KNIGHT
(W) Dan Jolley (A) Rocio Zucchi
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Thassarian is a loyal Lordaeron soldier that longs to be a great hero like his deceased father. But though he possess strength and skill, he lacks the spark that all great leaders have to lead men into battle. So when Prince Arthas calls to arms brave men to sail to Northrend and battle the Scourge army, Thassarian sees his chance to prove to others—and himself—that he has what it takes to lead.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $10.99
PRINCESS AI: THE PRISM OF MIDNIGHT DAWN VOLUME 2
(W) Christine Boylan, D.J. Milky (A) Misaho Kujiradou
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
Ai fights to escape the clutches of her mysterious and malevolent captors and overcome her despair, not knowing whether Kent, left behind on the Other Side, is even still alive. If she even hopes to discover the truth behind the disappearance of the Prism of Midnight Dawn, and the forces behind it, Ai must grow up and grow strong. But will she ever see Kent again?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $10.99
MARIA HOLIC VOLUME 2
(W/A) Minari Endou
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Mild Fanservice, Mild Gore, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Violence, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity
In a hunt to discover the dangerous things that kids are hiding in their lockers, Ryocho discovers Kanako’s mystery "pet." But when Kanako tries to get rid of it, it just keeps coming back. And when it’s time for students to get measured for their annual checkup, Kanako discovers that Maria is much more than meets the eye! !
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $10.99
TAKERU: OPERA SUSANOH SWORD OF THE DEVIL VOLUME 3
(W) Nakashima Kazuki (A) Karakara Kemuri
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Gore, Mild Violence, Slapstick Humor
The kingdom of Jagara is in ruins. Queen Yamato, along with the hero Kumaso, is now under the control of the evil Sword of Kusanagi and its army of puppets. Queen Azuma has turned traitor and joined the empire of Amamikado, which seeks to bring the sword under its control. And Queen Miyazu, the eldest, has traveled to the land of Kizumi with Izumo and Oguna in the hopes of finding another holy sword that can stop Kusanagi!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $10.99
YOUR & MY SECRET VOLUME 5
(W/A) Ai Morinaga
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Fanservice, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes
While in the Nanako’s female body, Akira has resisted all the moves put on him by Senbongi. But when Senbongi starts behaving coldly to Akira, will this new strategy work? Will Akira suddenly miss all the attention Sengongi was giving him? And when they find themselves in a Love Hotel, will they take their relationship to the next level? Or will grandpa ruin the day once again...?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $10.99
LAGOON ENGINE VOLUME 6
(W/A) Yukiru Sugisaki
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
Now that Yen, Jin, and Narama have recovered the music and found the sacred tree, Jin remembers that the reason he was there to begin with was to tell Narama that his grandmother collapsed! Back in Tatsunami, Ayato’s school is having a Hyakunin Isshu tournament. Due to the likelihood of a certain dangerous Maga appearing at the event, Yen and Jin are asked to participate. In order to defeat the Maga, they have to be able to beat the Hyakunin Isshu champion first, and Yen demonstrates to Jin just how close to impossible that will be!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 7) $10.99
ME & MY BROTHERS VOLUME 10
(W/A) Hari Tokeino
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
The peace at the Miyashita home is interrupted when a small child named Makoto, who looks extraordinarily like Masashi, shows up in search of her father. Masashi swears he’s not the father, and says he thinks he knows who is! Meanwhile, it’s time for the grand opening of Tsuyoshi’s cafe! Will rumors of a ghost keep customers away? And what will Sakura do when she discovers Nana telling another girl that he’s dating Sakura! ?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 10) $10.99
KAT & MOUSE VOLUME 4
(W) Alex de Campi (A) Federica Manfredi
Rating: A (All Ages)
Chloe’s diamond necklace has been stolen by The Artful Dodger, and it’s up to Kat and Mouse to find it!
SC, 5x7, 112pgs, B&W (4 of 4) $5.99
D.N.ANGEL VOLUME 13
(W/A) Yukiru Sugisaki
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)
In the manga that inspired the hit anime, Yukiru Sugisaki brings you a story about forbidden love and suave alter egos that make for an unforgettable tale of romance and adventure! ...The time has come for Satoshi to reveal to Daisuke the history behind the Hikari/Niwa curse. How will Daisuke respond when he finds out why Satoshi is destined to die so young? Meanwhile, another fight breaks out against Argentine, sending Daisuke spiraling toward death as he tries to rescue Risa...
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (13 of 13) $10.99
JUNJO ROMANTICA VOLUME 11
(W/A) Shungiku Nakamura
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Moderate Language, Moderate Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Non-Sexual Full Body Nudity
Misaki just can’t catch a break when it comes to the Usami family. Just when he thinks he escaped one mess, he falls right into another one. Will Akihiko be able to rescue him when their relationship is on the line?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (11 of 13) $12.99
MADNESS VOLUME 1
(W/A) Kairi Shimotsuki
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Explicit Sexuality, Mild Fanservice, Mild Gore, Mild Violence, Occultism, Sexual Partial Nudity, Tobacco Reference/Use
In 3000 AD, mankind is in chaos after a series of natural disasters. And it’s up to the Catholic priest Izaya and his mass-murderer companion Kyou to save the day...
SC, 5x7, 258pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $14.99
TEA FOR TWO VOLUME 3
(W/A) Yaya Sakuragi
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Alcohol Use, Explicit Sexuality, Mild Violence, Sexual Full Body Nudity, Tobacco Reference/Use
It’s Tokumaru and Hasune’s last summer vacation as high school students. The clock keeps ticking on their future as they look ahead at college, career path, and most importantly, how to make the most of the free time they have left!
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $12.99
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
COMIC DIORAMA ONE-SHOT
(W/A) Grant Reynolds
Nautical and astronomical themes abound in this collection of five short tales from Grant Reynolds, a rising comics star — the long lost journals of famed explorer/adventurer Chance Oxblood; the most significant year in the life of the personified former-planet Pluto; strange happenings in the Black Forest; mermaid dreams and sacrificial rites to a Grendel; and the tribulations of a recovering alcoholic gone model-building novice.
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6x9, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00
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O/A OWLY VOLUME 4: A TIME TO BE BRAVE GN (NEW PRINTING)
(W/A) Andy Runton
A new visitor comes to the forest. He may be misunderstood because of how he looks, but things aren't always what they seem, and everyone soon finds out that the power of friendship can fix just about anything. Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Andy Runton's clean, animated, and heartwarming style makes it a perfect read for anyone.
SC, 5x7, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00
STAR OF THE MONTH
SWALLOW ME WHOLE HC
(W/A) Nate Powell
Swallow Me Whole is a love story carried by rolling fog, terminal illness, hallucination, apophenia, insect armies, secrets held, unshakeable faith, and the search for a master pattern to make sense of one’s unraveling. Two stepsiblings hold together amidst schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, family breakdown, and the tiniest nugget of hope that the heart, that sanity, that order itself will take shape again. (JUL084290)
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HC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
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12-GAUGE COMICS
LUKE MCBAIN #1
(W) David Tischman (A) Kody Chamberlain
Country superstar Trace Adkins is Luke McBain, a man who makes the hard decisions. He doesn't say much, but he'll kick your ass if you get out of line. He's returned to his northern Louisiana hometown to settle a score, but the town has changed, and the people he grew up with need his help. Luke McBain — an American hero for our times, in a story of right and wrong in the tradition of Walking Tall.
32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99
TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING
SAL BUSCEMA: COMICS' FAST & FURIOUS ARTIST
(W) Jim Amash, Eric Nolen-Weathington (A) Sal Buscema
In 1968, Sal Buscema joined Marvel Comics and quickly became one of their most dependable artists. Sal came into his own, pencilling some of Marvel's biggest storylines. He also had a 10 year-run on the Hulk and drew 100 consecutive issues of Spectacular Spider-Man. The life and career of this legend of the comics industry is explored through an exhaustive interview with the artist, complete with samples of his arwork. Available in Hardcover and Softcover editions.
SOFTCOVER—SC, 176pgs, PC SRP: $26.95
HARDCOVER—HC, 192pgs, PC SRP: $46.95
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STARS OF THE MONTH
O/A ALL-STAR COMPANION VOLUME 4 TP
(E) Roy Thomas
The All-Star Companion features colossal coverage of the Golden Age All-Star Comics and the sensational secrets of the Junior Justice Society! An index of the complete solo adventures of all 18 original JSAers in their own features, from 1940 to 1951. The JSA's earliest imitators (Seven Soldiers of Victory, All Winners Squad, Marvel Family, and International Crime Patrol)! Infinity, Inc. on Earth-Two and after! And the 1980s Secret Origins series! (APR091002)
SC, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $27.95
O/A THE COMIC BOOK PODCAST COMPANION SC
(W) Eric Houston
Comic book podcasts have taken the Internet by storm, and now you get a chance to go behind-the-scenes of ten of today’s top comic book podcasts via all-new interviews with the casts of Word Balloon, Quiet! Panelologists At Work, iFanboy, The Crankcast, The Collected Comics Library, TwoMorrows own Tune-In Podcast, and more! You’ll also find a handy guide of what you ll need to start your own podcast and an index of more than thirty great comic book podcasts. (MAR094433)
SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95
O/A MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 21: CHRIS SPROUSE SC
(W) Eric Nolen-Weathington (A) Chris Sprouse
The artwork of Chris Sprouse is hard to categorize. It is fresh, yet familiar... modern, yet classic. One category this Eisner Award-winning artist easily falls into is that of Modern Master! Join Todd Dezago and Eric Nolen-Weathington as they explore what makes Chris Sprouse such an influential force in the comic book industry. This book presents a career-spanning interview and discussion of his creative process, plus plenty of rare and unseen art, including a large gallery of commissioned work!
SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95