Comic books in 'Blood', graded by CBCS

Cover by Burne Hogarth. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Milburn Rosser, Rudolph Dirks, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, plus patriotic WWII heroes The Spark Man and Race Riley. Bombo's new talking bird flies off, Bombo takes after him, and hilarity ensues. Becky and her friends offer to help washed-up movie star Barry Kent make his rent, in exchange for living in his posh Hollywood mansion. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Lion and Tarzan cover by Hogarth. Spark Man; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Race Riley and the Commandos; Sparkler Salutes; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Burne Hogarth. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. Tarzan encounters a race of barbarians that lives high up on a lost mesa. Nancy must mind the baby while Aunt Fritzi is busy, so she finds creative ways to keep him occupied. Classic Tarzan cover by Hogarth. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo; Broncho Bill. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

by Christopher Folino & J.M. Ringuet William Katt's monthly superhero noir thriller continues as masked vigilante Ian Sparks discovers the dark side to heroism. Going after the nation's most notorious supercriminal leaves Sparks' life and reputation in ruins. Cover price $2.99.

Written by Delilah Dawson. Art by Matias Basla. Cover by Miguel Mercado. Teen Victorian fairy fight club! As the illegitimate daughter of a Naval Captain, Artemesia has never fit in with her father's family, nor the high class world to which they belong. However, when she is targeted by the Faerie Queen and pulled into another realm, she has no choice but to try and save the world that has always hated her. Writer Delilah S. Dawson (Ladycastle, Star Wars: Forces of Destiny) and artist Matias Basla (The Claw and Fang) present a beautiful, gripping tale perfect for fans of Labyrinth and Princeless. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Steven S. DeKnight. Art and covers by Adam Archer, and Tony Avina. Arkadios is a once-proud Greek warrior that now finds himself enslaved by the Romans. Now he dreams of only one thing: revenge. He'll cut the head from his captor, even if he has to chop a gory-swath through an arena full of gladiators just to get there. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Comic-Con Exclusive wraparound cover by Chris Lie. Written by Steven S. DeKnight. Art and covers by Adam Archer, and Tony Avina. Arkadios is a once-proud Greek warrior that now finds himself enslaved by the Romans. Now he dreams of only one thing: revenge. He'll cut the head from his captor, even if he has to chop a gory-swath through an arena full of gladiators just to get there. 32 pages, full color.

Written by Aaron Helbing and Todd Helbing. Art by Guilherme Balbi and Jon Bosco. Cover by Joel Humberto Herrera. Young, frail Barca cannot save his mother or his village from Roman marauders, and his father Mago bitterly disowns him. But that vengeful day eventually creates Barca, the Beast of Carthage, a towering man of muscle and hate. In Roman hands, Barca must survive the gladiators' arena long enough to get the bloody satisfaction he craves. Cover price $3.99.

Mike McKone art Cover price $2.50.

Signed edition from 1995 Spawn Tour comes with certificate of authenticity and Spawn temporary tattoo. Signed by Al Simmons A.K.A. Spawn. 2nd appearance of Medieval Spawn; Todd McFarlane art. Cover price $1.95.

Direct edition. "Cursed!" 1st appearance of the Curse. Story by Todd McFarlane. Art by Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo. There is a new threat terrorizing Spawn's alleys and his name is the Curse. He's here to punish the wicked, and Spawn is at the top of his list. Includes 2 pin-ups of Spawn by John Cleary and Jordon Raskin. Cover price $1.95.

Direct Edition (has no bar code on cover). "Protector!" Story by Todd McFarlane. Art by Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo. Tired of all the psychos who keep attacking him and the denizens of his alleys, Spawn decides to make a haunting example of the latest creep to try and kill him. Plus, Spawn comes face-to-face with Wanda. Includes 2 pin-ups of Angela. Cover price $1.95.

Newsstand Edition (has bar code on cover). "Protector!" Story by Todd McFarlane. Art by Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo. Tired of all the psychos who keep attacking him and the denizens of his alleys, Spawn decides to make a haunting example of the latest creep to try and kill him. Plus, Spawn comes face-to-face with Wanda. Includes 2 pin-ups of Angela. Cover price $1.95.

Direct Edition. "Ripples!" Story by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. Get caught up on all the members of Spawn's supporting cast in this issue. Includes 2 pin-ups by Mike Dringenberg (Violator) and Mark Pacella and Kevin Conrad (Spawn). Cover price $1.95.

Direct Edition. Written by Alan Moore and Todd McFarlane. Art and cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "The Freak!" The Freak is introduced into the alleyways, and is threatened by street thugs. Spawn steps in and rescues the Freak from his attackers. As the Freak explains his origins, Spawn realizes that both of them are victims of evil men. The Freak convinces Spawn to go after Dr. Delorean with him to avenge the murder of his entire family. Unknowingly, Spawn finds himself an accomplice to an innocent mans death. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Keith Giffen. Cover price $1.95.

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art and cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. Christmas issue - "Noel!" – Chris wanders through Dr. Frederick Willheim's mansion looking for files on the uncompleted Cy-Gor project. While viewing Dr. Willheim's last recorded message, Chris learns that Frederick's devotion was not solely to the simian project as he becomes obsessed with bringing his wife back to life. After surviving a stroke, Dr. Willheim finds he is physically unable to care for Cy-Gor. Chris attempts to leave the mansion, but Cy-Gor finds him first. Meanwhile, Spawn prepares the weapons he stole from the army base for a one-man war against Wynn. Cogliostro warns Spawn that killing Wynn will not solve his problems as Wynn represents only a small piece of the puzzle. Spawn once again visits Grannie Blake. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Phyllis Capullo. Cover price $1.95.

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. Cover by Greg Capullo. "Sabotage!" When Terry meets with Spawn to plan their mission, he tries to understand his friends chosen hideout as well as their newfound friendship. When he stumbles onto the worms, Al's reaction confuses him even more. Terry and Al carry out their mission to document Jason Wynn's subversive involvement in the arms trade. After discovering the evidence, Al can't resist sending an explosive message to implicate and endanger Jason Wynn's international networking infrastructure. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Steve Oliff. Cover price $1.95.

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Chance Wolf. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "Intersection!" Sam and Twitch investigate a murder and get a mysterious visit from Cog. Meanwhile, Spawn has been gunned down, his head blown clean off. Is this the end of Spawn? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Mike DeLuca. Cover price $1.95.

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Art by Greg Capullo, Danny Miki and Todd McFarlane. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "Bloodless!" Bootsy steps between Spawn and Wolfram, the vampire, to keep them from destroying each other. When Wolfram mentions a nest of vampires in the area Spawn goes to investigate just as the police arrive and take Bootsy in for questioning. At the police station, Bootsy passes a cryptic message to Sam and Twitch. Elsewhere, in an abandoned warehouse, a child is being tortured. Spawn breaks in and saves the child who reveals an emblem blazoned across his belly. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Terri Cunningham. Cover price $1.95.

Direct Edition. "Bloodstains!" Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Art and cover by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. While Twitch lies in a coma, Sam unknowingly trades favors with Spawn for a miraculous recovery. Sam continues to try and solve the latest, seemingly senseless murders of the homeless but leaves the morgue with more questions than answers after the coroner shows Sam an unusual mark on the latest victim. Meanwhile, Spawn and Cog search a museum of antiquities for ancient answers to the mysteries of the murders and they also find an image of the same mark. Later, Spawn confronts Sam and a recovered Twitch about the results of their detective work even as another body is discovered and this time, its a child. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Ace Frehley. Cover price $1.95.

Newsstand Edition. "Exterminator!" Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Art and cover by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. Detective Silbert interrogates Bobby at police headquarters about his involvement in the recent alley murders. Bobby makes his one phone call to Dr. Sarah Frost and later she and Sam find Bobby almost dead near Sarah's clinic. He breaks into the clinic to get help and finds a shrine of sorts from the killer relating to his victims. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Elaine Kolomyjec. Cover price $1.95.

Direct Edition. (S) Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo (Color) Brian Haberlin."Cautionary Tales III: A Town Called Malice"?Something strange is happening in the rural community of Malice, Pennsylvania. It begins with a few odd coincidences and a series of tragic but seemingly innocent "accidents." But soon it becomes clear that the spirit of evil is filtering-up from the earth and threatening to swallow the entire countryside. What dark secret is buried under the streets and fields of Malice? And why can't anyone in town remember anything from the previous six months? The HellSpawn knows the answer, but can he act in time to save a town called Malice?FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Direct Edition. (S) Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (C) Brian. Haberlin (Cover) Greg Capullo."Secrets of the Kingdom Revealed"?Featuring guest appearances by detectives SAM AND TWITCH. When New York Police Department detective Twitch Williams' son goes missing, he's forced to turn to the one being he never thought he would have to ask for help: the Hellspawn. Spawn's investigations lead to the discovery of several other unexplained disappearances and to the existence of a mysterious underground group known as the Kingdom. But the cult's true agenda is something Spawn can't even begin to imagine.FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

(S) Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (c) Brian Haberlin (Cover) Greg Capullo "The Hour of Cleansing Approaches"?The Children of the Kingdom, a vampiric cult sworn to wiping out wickedness, are preparing for the Night of Cleansing; a night in which the streets of New York will run red with the blood of the unclean. Meanwhile, Detective Twitch Williams' search for his missing son leads to an encounter with the bewitching Dawn, a street orphan who tells Twitch his son is "lost to the sunlit world" forever. And the Hellspawn squares off with the Kingdom's leader, the mysterious blind assassin called Simon. FC32pp Cover price $2.50.

Full color/32 pages written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE art by NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS cover by GREG CAPULLO CONCEPT: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons was reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, the warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. THIS ISSUE: "Hellbound" Part 2?Having stolen the power of the Hellspawn for her own ends, the witch woman Nyx traverses the nightmarish frontiers of Hell, searching for the damned soul of a childhood friend. Aided only by a single unlikely ally, Nyx soon learns the true nature of Hell is darker and more sinister than a mortal mind could ever fathom...and the price of saving a soul is far higher than she bargained for. Cover price $2.50.

Full color; 32 pages written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE art by NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS cover by GREG CAPULLO CONCEPT: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons was reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, the warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. THIS ISSUE: "Hellbound," Part 3?It was an act of desperation, a mad folly undertaken with the purest of intentions. A childhood friend, bound in the chains of Hell, a single chance to make things right again. Now, with the power of the Hellspawn at her disposal, Nyx transverses the wastelands of Hell in search of the soul of her friend Thea. But she soon learns that releasing her friend from damnation may require a measure of cruelty Nyx did not prepare for. Includes a special appearance by the Redeemer. Cover price $2.50.

Written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE art by ANGEL MEDINA & DANNY MIKI cover by GREG CAPULLO. CONCEPT: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons was reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, the warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life.THIS ISSUE: "Devil to Pay," Part 1?She betrayed Al Simmons by stealing the power of the Hellspawn?a power that Simmons never wanted in the first place. But a betrayal is a betrayal, despite its intent, and now Nyx must face the wrath of Spawn. Weakened, battered and disillusioned after her recent adventure, Nyx soon realizes that her only chance for survival may lie with the whims of an ally recently freed from Hell. Cover price $2.50.

Written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE art by ANGEL MEDINA & DANNY MIKI cover by GREG CAPULLO "DESTINATION ANYWHERE," PART ONE?Having had his memories toyed with and an unspeakable secret hidden away in the depths of his mind, Al Simmons sets off on a cross-country trek in search of something he can't even name. The first stop on his journey brings him to an idyllic town that holds a dark secret of its own. Everyone there seems to be good, honest and kind -- and unnaturally obsessed with the Devil. How will they react when they learn they have a genuine Hellspawn in their midst? Cover price $2.50.

Written by DAVID HINE pencils & cover by PHILIP TAN inks by DANNY MIKI. Spawn was created to lead the armies of Hell in the war of Armageddon. The only catch is Spawn wants nothing to do with Hell ? or Heaven for that matter. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior wanders the shadowy alleys of the world in search of his place in the scheme of things. "THE BEGINNING OF THE END..." That is, the beginning of the end for the world and everyone in it... We're talkin' Old Testament, baby!!! Spawn stands face-to-face with all the villains from his past, but wait...some of them are dead...aren't they? What can it all mean? Tune into the beginning of what is destined to be one of the most memorable SPAWN stories in years! October 26 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Story DAVID HINE. Art PHILIP TAN. Cover GREG CAPULLO. "NEW BEGINNINGS" - Horror has a new face. Murder, suicide, self-mutilation, mental breakdown; New Vista Apartments has a higher death rate than downtown Baghdad. But no one wants to leave. Spawn discovers there really is no peace for the wicked. 32 PAGES FC Cover price $2.95.

story DAVID HINE art LAN MEDINA cover GREG CAPULLO "THE LODGERS"?Spawn moves into the apartment building from Hell. For someone who has faced off against Overtkill, The Redeemer, Urizen, Cy-Gor and Malebolgia, an infestation of cockroaches should be no problem. But these are cockroaches with a difference. One of Spawn's greatest enemy's returns and in the end our last best defense may be an old lady and her roach spray. 32 PAGES FC Cover price $2.99.

Spawn thought all was right with is newly created universe. But it seems he's recreated EVERYTHING even some of his old foes! Its mano y mano time with the new much more dangerous clown vs Spawn. Be there for the battle to end all battles! Cover price $2.95.

Desperate to regain her powers of magick, Nyx seeks help among the Voudou community of New Orleans. But the price she has to pay proves too high. Only Spawn can save her from the evil she encounters. The problem is, the last time they met, Spawn swore to kill her if their paths ever crossed again. Poor Nyx. Out of the cauldron and into the fire. Cover price $2.95.

Jim continues to seek clues to his missing identity, but each answer only brings more questions. The information he manages to discover about himself and his past life is far from comforting. Meanwhile, the Spawn entity dwelling inside Jim starts to exert its dominance over its host, and Jim finds himself becoming addicted to the power. Brought to you by TODD McFARLANE (story/inks), WHILCE PORTACIO (pencils) and GREG CAPULLO (cover). Cover price $2.95.

Written by TODD McFARLANE. Art by WHILCE PORTACIO and TODD McFARLANE. Cover by GREG CAPULLO and McFARLANE. Jim is torn in two different directions as the Freak and the Violator vie for his loyalty. It's a battle of life and death, and Jim must win. Meanwhile, detectives Sam and Twitch get one step closer to discovering the identity of the new Spawn. Includes Image United Prelude: Part 4 of 4. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Written by TODD McFARLANE. Art by GREG CAPULLO, ROB LIEFELD and McFARLANE. Cover by CAPULLO and McFARLANE. ENDGAME COMES TO IT'S STUNNING CONCLUSION AS SPAWN'S IDENTITY IS REVEALED TO THE PUBLIC! Previously hidden in the shadows, this new Hellspawn emerges as a visible hero. The media, Hollywood and even Oprah are fanatic over him! Jim is about to become the biggest star in the world, and he plans to use the exposure to his advantage. Cover price $2.95.

Written by TODD McFARLANE. Art by ERIK LARSEN and McFARLANE. Cover by GREG CAPULLO. THE MARCH TO ISSUE 200 CONTINUES! The newest villain to the title continues to wear down Spawn's sanity. At the same time, heaven and hell mount their attacks. Get ready for the big climax in the anniversary 200th issue! Cover price $2.95.

Written by WILL CARLTON & TODD MCFARLANE. Art by SZYMON KUDRANSKI. Cover by GREG CAPULLO & TODD MCFARLANE. With the return of one of Spawn's greatest enemies, Clown continues to build his army of Vampires. Jim struggles with his instant celebrity status as a modern day Messiah, all while protecting New York City from the evils that lurk at night. Cover price $2.99.

Written by WILL CARLTON, TODD MCFARLANE & JON GOFF. Art & cover by SZYMON KUDRANSKI. A MASSIVE MANHUNT ERUPTS IN THE PAGES OF THIS MONTH'S SPAWN! After a stint of silence, and unwillingness to give his enemies answers, Spawn suddenly loses the only person that matters in his life. Sara's kidnapping sends Clown and Spawn on a wild chase through the city, but a surprise attack by Bludd throws them off course. Can they find Sara before she takes her last breath? Cover price $2.99.

Written by WILL CARLTON, TODD MCFARLANE & JON GOFF. Art & cover by SZYMON KUDRANSKI. THE RETURN OF THE CURSE! The Curse is now the leader of a newfound cult, whose plan is to discredit the work of Spawn's alter ego, Jim Downing. Politics, power, and pain lead the charge in this stunning tail of treachery. Cover price $2.99.

story WILL CARLTON, art SZYMON KUDRANSKI & TODD MCFARLANE, cover SZYMON KUDRANSKI 'Q&A' Part One Spawn vs. Twitch! Twitch confronts Jim for the first time! But can he survive Jim's growing wrath? Meanwhile, Detective Rowand is introduced to the dark forces at work on Earth, as Sam's life hangs in the balance. A new story arc begins here! Old questions answered! New questions asked! And the return of a villain first brought to life in the pages of the critically-acclaimed HELLSPAWN! Cover price $2.99.

Finally, Jim comes face-to-face with someone from his past-an important family member. However, with the revelation comes a deadly surprise. Cover price $2.99.

Violation of Trust: Part 1 - Story WILL CARLTON. Art SZYMON KUDRANSKI & TODD MCFARLANE. Cover MICHAEL GOLDEN. Jim discovers the shocking truth about the Clown's origins and motivations, prompting a violent showdown that's been building since issue 185: JIM vs. CLOWN! Cover price $2.99.

The Gathering Storm: Part 2 - No longer willing to sit idly by as outside forces manipulate his life, Jim sends a violent warning in order to secure an uneasy alliance with one of his greatest enemies. Meanwhile, an old friend is pulled deeper into the pit of intrigue surrounding the new Hellspawn, as Marc's search into Jim's mysterious past takes a surprising turn. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by TODD MCFARLANE story WILL CARLTON art SZYMON KUDRANSKI & TODD MCFARLANE 'THE GATHERING STORM,' Part Four Who is Jim Downing? Or, more importantly, who WAS Jim Downing? Very powerful people have worked very hard to keep Jim, and the world, in the dark about who he really is. Old truths are set to be revealed as the first pieces of the newest Hellspawn's mysterious past begin to fall into place, following last issue's shocking cliffhanger. Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 in 8 Variant Cover by TODD MCFARLANE story WILL CARLTON art SZYMON KUDRANSKI & TODD MCFARLANE 'THE GATHERING STORM,' Part Four Who is Jim Downing? Or, more importantly, who WAS Jim Downing? Very powerful people have worked very hard to keep Jim, and the world, in the dark about who he really is. Old truths are set to be revealed as the first pieces of the newest Hellspawn's mysterious past begin to fall into place, following last issue's shocking cliffhanger. Cover price $2.99.

(W) Will Carlton (A) Szymon Kudranski, Todd McFarlane (CA) Michael Golden THE GATHERING STORM,' Part Five As the various factions swirling around Jim continue to come into focus, Malebolgia makes his move. He confronts Clown about the missing piece of his power and sets up a showdown that will test Jim's true power. Cover price $2.99.

(W) Todd McFarlane, Jon Goff. (A) Szymon Kudranski. (CA) Michael Golden, Todd McFarlane. 'THE GATHERING STORM,' Conclusion The EPIC BATTLE that has been building since SPAWN's milestone 200th issue is here: SPAWN vs. MALEBOLGIA! What happens in these pages will change Jim forever. Prepare to witness the beginning of a NEW EVOLUTION! Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Todd McFarlane De-Programmed: Part 1 of 2 - (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski DE-PROGRAMMED,' Part One MILESTONE 225th issue! AND...FOR THE FIRST TIME...the results of a Presidential Election will directly affect the events to come. On November 6th, the citizens of the United States of America will select their Commander In Chief. The winner, and his goals and agendas, will play a role in shaping the next stage in Jim Downing's evolution. Meanwhile...Jim's long search for answers about his past comes to an end in this two-part story, featuring the return of fan-favorite villain, Jason Wynn. Wynn, the master puppeteer whose manipulations led to Al Simmons' original fall from grace, now lays bare the full truth regarding Jim's role in 'The Project.' But what are Wynn's true intentions? And what ramifications do they have on global events. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Todd McFarlane De-Programmed: Part 1 of 2 - (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski DE-PROGRAMMED,' Part One MILESTONE 225th issue! AND...FOR THE FIRST TIME...the results of a Presidential Election will directly affect the events to come. On November 6th, the citizens of the United States of America will select their Commander In Chief. The winner, and his goals and agendas, will play a role in shaping the next stage in Jim Downing's evolution. Meanwhile...Jim's long search for answers about his past comes to an end in this two-part story, featuring the return of fan-favorite villain, Jason Wynn. Wynn, the master puppeteer whose manipulations led to Al Simmons' original fall from grace, now lays bare the full truth regarding Jim's role in 'The Project.' But what are Wynn's true intentions? And what ramifications do they have on global events. Cover price $2.99.