Comic books in 'Butterfly', graded by CBCS

Mood Altering Scents - Experimental Pullout Sampler Inside; Love in the 21st Century - Money Talks; World's Largest Puzzle Collection. Cover price $2.50.

One Green Tree (2002) is a promotional comic book distributed by the National Association of Conservation Districts. Published by Custom Comics. This comic book promotes the conservation and growth of trees and explains their importance in the cycle of life. This educational comic book has been reviewed by the National Association of Conservation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the American Forestry Association. 16 pages (includes covers), slick paper, full color, 6.5-in. x 10.25-in.

1st printing. Opera Manga! is a groundbreaking book that uses some of the best opera in the world to inspire manga literature. Breathtaking art and compelling stories make this volume an excellent entry point for those new to opera, while preserving the integrity of the works for enthusiasts and fans. Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Art by Andy Runton. Owly and Wormy wants some butterflies. But when they come home from the nursery with a plant that will attract some fluttering friends, all that shows up are fat, green bug things. Bug things are not butterflies! But, they are nice and fun and good at sleep outs under the stars and always up for a game of checkers. But, the bug things can't stay. When the bugs build their cocoons, Owly and Wormy think they have no friends left. Only one day, their dreams for butterflies friends come true! Bold, graphic and full of fun, this wordless storybook will give pre-readers the wings they need to start reading on their own, and a firm footing on the idea of metamorphosis. Hardcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Tiny Tales!"

Story and art by Andy Runton.

The fifth graphic novel in the amazing all-ages Owly series, Tiny Tales, kicks off with a brand new Owly adventure, and also collects the very first out-of-print stories from the original mini-comics, as well as the out-of-print Free Comic Book Day stories "Splashin' Around," "Breakin' The Ice," and "Helping Hands." Other bonus material includes a sketchbook section as well as a "How To Draw Owly" section.

This is a perfect graphic novel to complete your Owly collection and ensure you have every Owly story ever told on your bookshelf. 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 who's a fan of Jeff Smith's Bone or Dave Pilkey's Captain Underpants. Don't miss the latest big thing in graphic novels!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $10.00.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Tiny Tales!"

Story and art by Andy Runton.

The fifth graphic novel in the amazing all-ages Owly series, Tiny Tales, kicks off with a brand new Owly adventure, and also collects the very first out-of-print stories from the original mini-comics, as well as the out-of-print Free Comic Book Day stories "Splashin' Around," "Breakin' The Ice," and "Helping Hands." Other bonus material includes a sketchbook section as well as a "How To Draw Owly" section.

This is a perfect graphic novel to complete your Owly collection and ensure you have every Owly story ever told on your bookshelf. 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 who's a fan of Jeff Smith's Bone or Dave Pilkey's Captain Underpants. Don't miss the latest big thing in graphic novels!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $10.00.

by David Hutchison. Dorothy listens to the sorrowful tales of her companions and gains newfound resolve to reach the Emerald City. But a seeming innocent poppy field means real danger for one and all. Only a Queen, small in stature but vast in power, can save them now! 32pgs, B&W (3 of 8)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Rhode Montijo. A Xeric Grant Recipient! The stakes are high when the weight of the world rests upon the shoulders of a dead little boy named Pablo! After the disappearance of Quetzal, Pablo must face The Lord of Darkness by himself in a duel for all the souls since the beginning of time! All the secrets of Pablo's destiny are unlocked in this giant-sized final chapter! Featuring Pablo, Quetzal, The Devil, Nayelli and Tlaloc. Plus pin-ups by Mike Mignola, Michael Aushenker, Javier Hernandez, Rafael Navarro and more. 64 pages, B&W. (From Rhode Montijo, one of the creators of the "Happy Tree Friends.") Cover price $2.95.

Girl with smoking gun in jungle, butterflies. Cover price $3.95.

Oh good grief! Here's the latest collection of cartoons and twisted doodles form the run-amok mind of Terry Moore! Kixie the fairy discovers chocolate, Plato the polar bear ponders the mysteries of life under the aurora borealis, Beeps suffers through a family dinner outing at the local Steak-A-Bob, and Grace buys lingerie through a mail order company with disastrous results. All this and much more from the irresponsible side of Strangers in Paradise creator Terry Moore! b&w, 24pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Story, art and cover by Brian Clopper. Caliber presents a fantasy series by 5th-grade teacher and cartoonist Brian Clopper. Bumbling demons Sheldon and Murphy screw up once too often and get kicked out of Hell. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

1st prinitng. Story and art by Geoffrey Hayes. Meet Patrick, a playful teddy with a sweet spot for Mama, who is put to the test when Big Bear shows up! Geisel Award-winning author Geoffrey Hayes delights young readers with these easy-to-read stories about Patrick Brown, a puddle-jumping teddy bear whose biggest challenge is avoiding naptime... until he has to contend with Big Bear. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Scott Roberts cover art. Let's Dance. Off To Bed, Patty doesn't want to go to bed. False Impressions. Sorry, Wrong Number. Come Look. Very Young and Early Patty Cake. Stories and art by Scott Roberts. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Be Good, Little Puppy!" Written by JERRY HOLKINS. Art by MIKE KRAHULIK. Two and a half million passionate, obsessed daily readers can't be wrong! Penny Arcade is one of the most-read webcomics ever, with multiple books now in print. Chockablock with gaming in-jokes and pop-culture commentary, this comic is the ultimate epic of the gaming life, and essential reading for geeks everywhere. Penny Arcade follows the adventures of Gabe and Tycho, two obsessed gamers with a deliciously wicked sense of humor and an irreverent way of looking at the world. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. NOTE: Published by Del Rey Books. Cover price $15.00.

by Lara Bergen & Stacy Curtis Kids learn the importance of teamwork while building learning skills! Each cool 24-page comic book features three exciting, easy to read stories. Developed and leveled with the help of reading specialists, these Phonics Comics make reading fun! In the 'Fix It Crew', this fun loving trio can fix any mix-up in a jiffy using smarts, strength, and speed. Cover price $3.99.

Stories and art by Vic Herman, Elizabeth Eicher, Jeanette Wells, Marjorie Maxwell, Ellen Jannsen, John Scott Douglas, Florence Tonjes, Nancy Williams, Elise Gibbs, and Marie Cummings. A magazine for girls from the producers of Parents' Magazine, with stories, fashion and advice as well as comics. A review of Disney's Bambi that includes some studio sketch art. Tizzie gets birthday money and pays it forward when she meets two poverty-stricken kids. The daughters of country music legend Red Foley - Shirley Lee, Julie Ann, and Jenny Lou - record with their parents as the Little Foleys. Also featuring a full-color comics ad for "The Margaret O'Brien Candy Kitchen" including images of the young movie star. The Pigtail Club; The Champion; Family Affair; When Great-Grannie Played With Dolls; Tizzie Has a Birthday; Danger in the Desert; Cover Girl Jr.; Elegant Eggs; Hobbies; Funny Bunny Faces; Best Easter Clothes; Fashioned in France; The Sweater Set; Calling Cottons; The Secret of Hidden Hollow; Pigtailers Talk It Over; Polly Prefers; Needle Play; Polly in the Kitchen. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover art by Bud Sagendorf. Scripts and art by Bud Sagendorf. New Zoo; The kids from Swee'Pea's school raise twenty-eight dollars and ask Popeye to sail to Africa and bring back wild animals so they can have a zoo in their town. Gold Shipment!; Popeye agrees to transport a gold shipment on his railroad, and Olive goes along to guard the gold. Grand Opening!; Wimpy tries several disguises to get multiple free hamburgers from a new hamburger stand. Deep Water! text story starring Sammy Bug. Untitled story; Ham Gravy is tricked out of his dinner by a clever Indian. Help Popeye Find the Place to Fish maze. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

L.B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "For Love or Money"; "Love Customs Around the World"; "We Played at Romance.." retitled and reprinted from "I Hired a Husband" in My Life (1948) #15; and "Love Game". "Love Cues" and "Charm Cues, A Miss and Her Man" text articles retitled and reprinted from "For Heart's Sake" and "To the Girls! A Miss and Her Man" in My Great Love (1949) #4. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Third Eye Comics Cover. (W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Emma Rios, Jordie Bellaire (CA) Emma Rios KELLY SUE DECONNICK (Avengers Assemble, Captain Marvel) & EMMA RÍOS (Dr. Strange, Osborn) reunite to bring you an all-new ongoing series that marries the magical realism of Sandman with the western brutality of Preacher. Death's daughter rides the wind on a horse made of smoke and her face bears the skull marks of her father. Her tale of retribution is as beautifully lush as it is unflinchingly savage.

Story, Art and Cover by Ted Naifeh. Trouble is brewing back in Grimmeria, but Ülga's studies are steadily improving, much to the astonishment of her peers and teachers. She even catches the eye of a handsome guard captain. But Ülga is still a Grimmerian at heart - which will come in handy when her carriage is besieged by bandits! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Written by Megan E. Bryant. Art and acover by Nancy Gayle Carson. "Princess Valentine wakes with the sun on her favorite day of the year. A day for kisses, a day for hugs - Valentine's Day is here!" Princess Valentine has so much to do to get ready for the Valentine Ball! Come along on a delightful adventure with Princess Valentine as she celebrates her favorite day of the year. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 9-in., 12 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

Written by Alan Moore; art and cover by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray In stores August 18. The newly reborn Promethea must venture far beyond the human realm to rescue a best friend who's been quite literally sucked into something far beyond all human comprehension. Journey with our fable-made-flesh into the strange imaginary realm that is her home as Alan Moore, J. H. Williams III and Mick Gray lead us on our first guided tour of "Misty Magic Land." FC, 32 pg." Cover price $2.95.

Your Best Guide To The Anime Culture! Discover the world of Japanese animation & comics or learn more on your favorite titles! This issue will feature an article on The Castle of Cagliostro (the Lupin III movie directed by Hayao Miyazaki, to be released (again) in October by Manga Entertainment in VHS & DVD format). This issue also offers short overviews of recent anime shows ("Anime Stories"), the usual "Anime World" articles, Reviews (of the latest Anime videos, Books, CDs, Manga, live-action movies and Model Kits) to help you choose what to buy, and the latest News to know what is really going on in Japanese animation & manga! 8 pages in color! Magazine, 64pg, PC" Cover price $4.95.

Joe Kubert cover and interior art.

created, written, & illustrated by LELAND PURVIS Leland Purvis, the Xeric Award-winning creator of Vox (which Sequential Tart called "the standout new entry onto the [small press] scene this year"), takes a more lighthearted approach with a hilarious story about a bizarre misfit. The victim of an unusual ? and one can only assume pointless ? medical experiment, Pubo finds himself at the mercy of the animals and few humans in the deep dark woods of the Pacific Northwest. And he'd probably be just fine, if he weren't such a grumpy little guy. But his natural, primal inclinations combine with his big-city, gruff demeanor, and it might turn out that there's nowhere for a little guy with a big head to fit in. On sale November 13 b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) . . . $3.50 Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Pubo (2002) #1-3. Story and art by LELAND PURVIS. Leland Purvis, the Xeric Award-winning creator of Vox (which Sequential Tart called "the standout new entry onto the [small press] scene this year"), takes a more lighthearted approach with a hilarious story about a bizarre misfit. The victim of an unusual-and one can only assume pointless-medical experiment, Pubo finds himself at the mercy of the animals and few humans in the deep dark woods of the Pacific Northwest. And he'd probably be just fine, if he weren't such a grumpy little bastard. But his natural, primal inclinations combine with his big-city, gruff demeanor, and it might turn out that there's nowhere for a little guy with a giant head to fit in. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Written by VALERIE D'ORAZIO. Art and Cover by LAURENCE CAMPBELL. A lurid tell-all book leads the Punisher on the trail of a hitwoman marked for death. Who is Butterfly? And will the Punisher be her salvation, her temptation, or her damnation? Author Valerie D'Orazio and artist Laurence Campbell unload a full barrage of mayhem in this blood-soaked one-shot. 40 pages, full color. MATURE READERS. Cover price $4.99.

The Best in Fantasy Fiction, Games, Films, Books & More. This issue: Terri Windling - Legend of Snow White; Sorceress & the Swordmaster by Richard Parks; Barry Windsor-Smith - Art of the Storyteller; Return of the Sun Gods by Kate Orman. Cover price $3.99.

Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Tragic Magic" starring Reggie Mantle, Archie Andrews, and Jughead Jones, script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie comes to harm when Archie shows him a voodoo doll. "Some Blow!" one-page story starring Li'l Jinx's Pal Charley, script and art by Joe Edwards; A stiff wind makes it too hard for Charley to pitch. "Reg-On The Head!" puzzle page by Joe Edwards. "Race" Ace starring Reggie Mantle, Archie Andrews, and Veronica Lodge, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Reggie offers to become Archie's slave for a week if Archie set's a new track record at the mini grand prix course. "Oh, Brother!" starring Reggie Mantle, Archie Andrews, Dilton Doiley, Jughead Jones, and Moose Mason, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Dilton shows Moose the meaning of brotherly love. Archie Club News. "All In The Game" starring Reggie Mantle, Archie Andrews, and Veronica Lodge, script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie and Archie both try to watch the game on Veronica's television set. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

1st printing. By Chad Lambert. Time traveling scientists journey to Point Pleasant, West Virginia in search of the Mothman! From the Revolutionary War to the 1967 Silver Bridge disaster, 200 years of paranormal folklore comes to life in fully-painted color. Ray Bradbury calls Lambert's story "superb and frightening! Bravo!" Based on true events. Softcover, 64 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Story, art and cover by Chris Miller. Fantasy adventure from Blackthorne Publishing and writer/artist Chris Miller. A mild-mannered newspaper hawker named Steppen enters the revolving door of the Welcome Inn, only to discover that it's a portal to a fantasy realm called the Overland. Steppen realizes that his arrival through the revolving door makes him the prophesied one who can supposedly free the oppressed of Overland. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

A digest-sized compilation of stories featuring the richest kid in the world. Richie tests out a device that is supposed to be a fortune finder, but is actually a crook signaler. Little Dot's latest eccentric relative is Aunt Bumps. Richie's old foe The Onion returns to vex Crashman and Rippy. The Onion, first introduced in Richie Rich Millions #31, eats nothing but onions, and has breath so bad, it can bend steel safe doors and knock cops unconscious. The Money Talks; Now You See It - Now You Dont; Born Lucky; Cadbury: At Your Service!; The Money Tube; The Fortune Finder; The Crook Signaler; Richie Rich and Jackie Jokers: TV or Not TV; The Mint Tour; Little Dot: Aunt Bumps; Superichie: Got the Joke?; Superichie: With or Without Onion?; Richie Rich and Jackie Jokers: Star Bores; Richie Rich and Jackie Jokers: Rescue! 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Stories and art by Rick Veitch, John Mitchell, Jana Christy, Rick Grimes, James Owen, Steve Bissette and Dave Sim. Cover by Veitch. Veitchs anthology explores the topic of dreaming, and presents stories based on real dreams. Doppelganger; Clutch Angel. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

by Alex Sheikman with Joel Chua. A steampunk sushi samurai western about loyalty, honor and revenge. In a world populated by silent samurai, fast-talking geisha, deadly mecha-betsushikime, digital djihits, morphing butterflies, and corporate corruption, Niko, a member of the elite bodyguard corps dedicated to protecting the queen, is sent on a mission to recover a stolen invention that, in the wrong hands, could trigger a bloody civil war. The ever- present violence and chaos that exists on the fringes of this "civilized" society couldn't care less about Niko and his mission... The first issue features a cover by Ryan Sook (Arkham Asylum, Hawkman). MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FCSRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

By Alex Sheikman. The steampunk wasabi western continues! Niko, the royal bodyguard, pursues his quest for Dr. Agon's assassins and his stolen invention. His search takes him from the fortified headquarters of the world's largest corporation to the halls of the royal palace. Intrigue and action interweave as Niko nears his goal. Leif Jones joins Alex Sheikman in a 6-page backup story to illustrate the origin of Bronski, the deadly cossack yojimbo. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FCSRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

By Alex Sheikman & Joel Chua. The pilgrims' journey ends at the shrine of The Lord of a Thousand Whispers, but Niko's journey is just beginning. A fight to the finish, a flight of released souls, a re-appearance of Dr. Agon, and a decision that will define a hero. All of this, and Cherokee Geisha speaks (horizontally)! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (4 of 4)SRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

by Alex Sheikman & David Moran. Niko, the Steampunk Samurai in search of a soul, returns, and he has brought Bronski and Cherokee Geisha back with him. Join the Three Yojimbos on their latest adventure as they journey deeper into the Badlands of this bleakly dystopian future world, where sometimes the only currency that can satisfy a debt must be paid in blood! Cover price $3.95.

Wraparound cover by Scott Jackson. Led Zeppelin byGreg Fox & Mary Kelleher. Crossroad by Dean Hsieh. Zed Leppelin by Todd Loren & Ken Landgraf. Stan Back Pin-Up by Scott Jackson. Led Zeppelin Pin-Ups by Greg Fox & Johnny Childish. Cover price $1.95.

2nd or later printing. Led Zepplin Cover price $1.95.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Penciled by ADRIAN ALPHONA Cover by JO CHEN "TRUE BELIEVERS" It's the explosive conclusion to the Runaways' most spectacular adventure. In a final battle that will change the team's lineup forever, the Runaways confront Victor Mancha's father, the major Marvel villain who just might persuade his son to join the dark side. Plus, the mysterious benefactor behind Turbo's group of former teen heroes is finally revealed! PART 6 (of 6). 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

by Bill Golliher & Holly Golightly "Salem's Reward": When Salem saves her daughter, Lilith, head witch Enchantra must swallow her pride and grant Salem his wish to be human again... but will it only be a passing spell? FC, 32pg $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

Cover art by George Baker. "Big Promoter"; Sad Sack is in charge of creating a statue for enlisted men. "Fly Boy!"; Sad Sack and Sarge are supposed to fly with some air-force pilots. Hostess snack cakes ad featuring Richie Rich. "It Happened One Night"; Sad Sack and his squad are supposed to meet General Rockjaw when he arrives on the train. "The Trespasser"; Sad Sack visits his unlce, Sod Sack, and restarts the feud between the Sack's and the Barrel's. "A Real Weirdo" text story featuring Ol' Sod Sack. Statement of ownership; Average # of copies preceding 12 months: 264,470. "Operation Emergency"; Cleo doesn't like Sadie's new dress. "Transferred"; General Rockjaw transfers Sad Sack to another base to aggravate the commander there. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

The Doll's House, Part 2 of 7. More secrets of the Doll's House are revealed...but more mysterious is the appearance of yet another Sandman. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Cover and interior art by Al Hubbard. Coyote Capture starring Scamp and Trusty; Scamp stows away when Trusty's house is moved to a ranch, where Trusty is to protect livestock from coyotes. All Gummed Up starring Scamp, Lady, Tramp, and Scamp's siblings (Ruffy, Fluffy and Scooter); Scamp gets everyone in a mess with chewing gum. Cagey Critters text story starring Scamp and Thumper. Cycle Show-Off starring Bongo and Lumpjaw. Canary Crisis starring Scamp, Si and Am. Foxy Fiasco starring Scamp and Boris. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories featuring the adventurous puppy of Lady and the Tramp. Cover by Al Hubbard. "Coyote Capture"; Scamp stows away when Trusty's house is moved to a ranch, where Trusty is to protect livestock from coyotes. "Birds of a Feather"; Scamp mistakenly takes a duck egg from a nest; It hatches and the duckling thinks Scamp is his mother. "A Nose for News"; Scamp has to retrieve a wayward newspaper. "The House Mouser"; Scamp chases some mice on and around a pool table in the basement of his master's house. All art by Al Hubbard. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

# on cover: 90215-805. Stories featuring the adventurous puppy of Lady and the Tramp. Cover art by Al Hubbard. "Coyote Capture"; Scamp stows away when Trusty's house is moved to a ranch, where Trusty is to protect livestock from coyotes. "Birds of a Feather"; Scamp mistakenly takes a duck egg from a nest; It hatches and the duckling thinks Scamp is his mother. "A Nose for News"; Scamp has to retrieve a wayward newspaper. "The House Mouser"; Scamp chases some mice on and around a pool table in the basement of his master's house. All art by Al Hubbard. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.35.

Whitman logo edition Cover price $0.15.

Whitman logo edition; New cover, new stories. Cover price $0.35.