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By Greg Rucka & Jason Alexander. D-Ops Paul Crocker is away and that means Minder Tom Wallace is responsible for halting a blackmail conspiracy against one the Queen's most visible subjects. Using an illicit tape of a billionaire's daughter, the French government hopes to secure an expensive contract. Can Tara prevent this dirty deal without the video going public? MATURE READERS. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Greg Rucka & Carla Speed McNeil. To find the kidnapped Karpin in T'blisi, agents Chace and Minder Three arrive in what was once Russia to find unfriendly locals who don't mind showing off their guns. Back in London, Crocker and Wallace continue to pursue the Caracas investigation. MATURE READERS. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

By Greg Rucka & Mike Norton. Tara Chace is now Minder One, and she's barely had time to settle in before she's off with a virgin Minder Three to recover documents that should never have left England. But when things go wrong, can Chace count on the newbie, or will she be on her own again? MATURE READERS. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

By Greg Rucka & Mike Norton Minder. 3 is the lowest ranking field officer in Operations and the one with the highest mortality rate. The last two men with the title have died while on duty and if Tara Chace gets out of this mission alive, she may make sure rookie agent Chris Lankford makes it three for three! MATURE READERS. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

By Greg Rucka & Mike Norton. Chris Lankford, the newest addition to Special Operations' team of Minders, is in a bit of a bind. He pretty much blew his first assignment and now if the gunmen on his tail don't kill him, Tara Chace just might! Can the rookie pull it together before it's too late? MATURE THEMES. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

by Antony Johnston, Christopher Mitten, & Greg Rucka. Declassified returns, and this time Minder and former S.A.S. officer Nicholas Poole are in the sights. A conflict in Ireland places Poole and his S.A.S. comrades in a tough spot. Written by critically acclaimed writer Antony Johnston and illustrated by The Tomb's Christopher Mitten, all under the guidance of Eisner Award-winning creator Greg Rucka, this newest Declassified series promises to be the most politically charged yet! Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Operation: Broken Ground!" Collects Queen and Country (2001-2006) #1-4. Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Steve Rolston. Cover by Tim Sale and Matthew Hollingsworth. As part of the Special Section of Britain's Ministry of Intelligence, Tara Chace is one of a handful of operatives they call when they need to clean up a mess, or to make a new one. It's a world of questionable morals. For instance, is it better to assassinate a general in the Russian mafia rather than allow him to peddle more guns and drugs in underprivileged countries? Tara's bosses seem to think so. But the Russian mafia ask their own question - once someone has taken the life of one of their officers, can they continue to let that person live? Greg Rucka peels back the lid on the traditional espionage story to see the nastiness inside, and Steve Rolston brings it to life with stunning clarity. Softcover, 120 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $11.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Operation: Broken Ground!" Collects Queen and Country (2001-2006) #1-4. Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Steve Rolston. Cover by Tim Sale and Matthew Hollingsworth. As part of the Special Section of Britain's Ministry of Intelligence, Tara Chace is one of a handful of operatives they call when they need to clean up a mess, or to make a new one. It's a world of questionable morals. For instance, is it better to assassinate a general in the Russian mafia rather than allow him to peddle more guns and drugs in underprivileged countries? Tara's bosses seem to think so. But the Russian mafia ask their own question - once someone has taken the life of one of their officers, can they continue to let that person live? Greg Rucka peels back the lid on the traditional espionage story to see the nastiness inside, and Steve Rolston brings it to life with stunning clarity. Softcover, 120 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $11.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Operation: Morningstar!" Collects Queen and Country (2001-2006) #5-7. Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Brian Hurtt, Bryan O'Malley, and Christine & Norrie. Cover by Durwin Talon. Afghanistan is one of the hottest political spots in the world. When the Taleban discovers foreign journalists are also serving as covert-agents for the SIS, the Minders are put on a mission to find a secret contact list before the enemy does. However, when Director of Operations Paul Crocker decides to send only his male agents into the field, it doesn't sit well with Tara Chace. Adding insult to injury, she's currently required to attend therapy sessions to deal with the effects of previous operations. Not content to sit on her hands, Tara spends her time trying to piece together the puzzle, aiding Minders Wallace and Kittering in their race against the clock. This second collection of the acclaimed series Queen & Country breaks new ground for comics, tackling tough subject matter in a realistic and intriguing way. Written by Eisner-winner Greg Rucka, with art by Brian Hurtt, Bryan O'Malley, and Christine Norrie, chapter breaks by John K. Snyder III, and a cover by Durwin Talon. Softcover, 88 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $8.95.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Operation: Morningstar!" Collects Queen and Country (2001-2006) #5-7. Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Brian Hurtt, Bryan O'Malley, and Christine & Norrie. Cover by Durwin Talon. Afghanistan is one of the hottest political spots in the world. When the Taleban discovers foreign journalists are also serving as covert-agents for the SIS, the Minders are put on a mission to find a secret contact list before the enemy does. However, when Director of Operations Paul Crocker decides to send only his male agents into the field, it doesn't sit well with Tara Chace. Adding insult to injury, she's currently required to attend therapy sessions to deal with the effects of previous operations. Not content to sit on her hands, Tara spends her time trying to piece together the puzzle, aiding Minders Wallace and Kittering in their race against the clock. This second collection of the acclaimed series Queen & Country breaks new ground for comics, tackling tough subject matter in a realistic and intriguing way. Written by Eisner-winner Greg Rucka, with art by Brian Hurtt, Bryan O'Malley, and Christine Norrie, chapter breaks by John K. Snyder III, and a cover by Durwin Talon. Softcover, 88 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $8.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Operation: Blackwall!" Collects Queen and Country (2001-2006) #13-15. Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Jason Alexander. Tara Chace is accustomed to working in the shadows cast by world governments, but when a French conglomerate blackmails one of the Queen's most affluent subjects, Tara's espionage turns to the corporate variety. It's sex, lies, and big business in this new collection of the Eisner Award-winning series! Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $8.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Operation: Storm Front!" Collects Queen and Country (2001-2006) #16-20. Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Carla Speed McNeil. As Tara Chace and the rest of the department reel over the demise of one of their own, a ghost from Director Paul Crocker's past has him sending his minders into danger yet again. But will this operation free Crocker from his ghosts or merely create new ones? Softcover, 152 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Operation: Saddlebags!" Collects Queen and Country (2001-2006) #25-28. Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Mike Norton and Steve Rolston. A homecoming for Tara Chace is cut short when she must return to active duty for a mission with the latest addition to the Special Section. When a scandal involving high-ranking government officials, UK oil drilling, and the Russian Mafia threatens the integrity of the country, Tara must go to St. Petersburg and stop it all before it starts. But when the new agent messes up, will Chace just make things worse? Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Queen and Country (2001-2006) #1-12.

Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Steve Rolston, Brian Hurtt, Bryan O'Malley, and Christine & Norrie. Cover by Tim Sale.

Greg Rucka's Eisner Award-winning espionage series gets a face-lift with a new series of massive trade paperbacks that collect the entire critically acclaimed series in just four volumes.

This first installment collects Queen & Country #1-12 along with the short story from Oni Press' second Color Special!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 368 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Queen and Country (2001-2006) #1-12.

Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Steve Rolston, Brian Hurtt, Bryan O'Malley, and Christine & Norrie. Cover by Tim Sale.

Greg Rucka's Eisner Award-winning espionage series gets a face-lift with a new series of massive trade paperbacks that collect the entire critically acclaimed series in just four volumes.

This first installment collects Queen & Country #1-12 along with the short story from Oni Press' second Color Special!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 368 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $19.95.

"The Crossroads" and "The Dangerous Trail" (art by Russ Manning). Photo covers. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Dave Evans in "The Treasure of Butterfly Rock" and "Trial and Error." Russ Manning art. Photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Dale Evans stars in "Black Star" and "Ghost Town Intruders." Bullet stars in "The Stealthy Stranger." Russ Manning art. Photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Dale Evans stars in "Secret in the Hills" and "Tomahawk Trail." Art by Russ Manning. Western Vignettes back-up story, "The Bandit's Mistake." Photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Russ Manning art. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Dale Evans stars in "The Mark of Guilt" and "Slipegan's Mistake" (art by Russ Manning). Back-up story, "Quicksand Crisis." Photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Dale Evans stars in "The Fatal Error" and "Twister Trouble." Art by Russ Manning. Back-up story, "The Magnificent Cannon." Photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Dale Evans stars in "The Legend of Lost Valley" and "The Girl From Thunder River." Western Vignettes back-up story, "A Lucky Break." No Russ Manning art in this issue. Photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Dale Evans stars in "Bait for a Bandit" and "Strike at Chichimocho." Art by Warren Tufts. (No Russ Manning art in this issue.) Back-up story, "The Slick Operator." Photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

(W) David McIntee (A) Joey Mason (C) Mason Jim Endicott grew up on the planet Wolfbane. But upon his 16th birthday, Jim finds himself literally hurled into new worlds! When being the center of attention turns into being the prey in a hunt across many worlds, Jim discovers that not only is no one he knows quite what they seem, but neither is he himself! With his world turned upside-down, he is forced to begin a hunt of his own - a quest for his own tomorrow. But to find his tomorrow, he must also look back on yesterday... Cover price $3.99.

Questar is a slickly produced magazine of "science fiction/fantasy adventure." Issue #6 includes: a short letter from Kirk Alyn, John Norman interview, The Black Hole feature, Frank Langella vs. Bela Lugosi, Don Post interview, Jack Davis interview, The Fall and Rise of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Just Imagine: Jeanie strip by Forrest J Ackerman (script) and James Warhola (art), and Star Trek—The Motion Picture feature. Cover price $2.00.

Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Bad News, script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Rick Magyar; Countdown to the death of Vic Sage (The Question) as he is beaten and shot for investigating the corrupt mayor of Hub city; 1st revealed that Victor Sage's real name is Charles Victor Szasz and he is an orphan. Mike Gold talks about the history of the Question and the beginnings of this new series. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe format. See also Showcase '95 # 3. This character was originally created by Steve Ditko. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz. Butch and Sundance, script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Rick Magyar; Butch and Sundance decide to make Hub City their new base of operations and begin their quest by trying to kill the only good cop in town; Problem is, Izzy is a friend of The Question. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe format. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

The Question is on the trail of the terrorist suppliers of plastic guns, while Myra faces a crucial moral dilemma in the heated race for mayor of Hub City. Written by Dennis O'Neil, pencilled by Denys Cowan and inked by Rick Magyar. Cover by Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

Priorities are decided and Myra, Vic and Hub City must come to terms with the future...while someone is masquerading as the Question. Guest-starring Richard Dragon. Written by Dennis O'Neil, pencilled by Denys Cowan and inked by Malcolm Jones III. Cover by Cowan. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Painted cover art by Dan Brereton. Untitled story, script by Dennis O'Neil, art by Eduardo Barreto; The Question is led by the River Spirit back to Hub City to rescue Myra. "The Question Returns" article by Ruben Diaz; Diaz explains the history of the character. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Zen and Violence!" Collects Question (1987-1990 1st Series) #1-6.

Written by Denny O'Neil.

A new trade paperback collecting the 1980s adventures of The Question, the faceless, morally conflicted avenger based in corrupt Hub City! A martial arts master, The Question delved into Eastern philosophy as he battled crime and the crooked politicians of his hometown.

This volume features appearances by Batman and many of DC's martial arts heroes.

Softcover, 174 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Comic book version of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon character. Cover art by Harvey Eisenberg. Rude Awakening starring Snooper and Blabber and Quickdraw. The Sleepy Gunslinger starring Quick Draw and Baba Looey. Dear Dad's Bad Day starring Augie Doggie. Private-Eye Strain starring Snooper and Blabber. All Steamed Up starring Quick Draw. The Sleep Walker starring Augie Doggie. First issue was Four Color # 1040. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Exact copy of American edition except for cover price. Comic book version of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon character. Cover art by Harvey Eisenberg. Rude Awakening starring Snooper and Blabber and Quickdraw. The Sleepy Gunslinger starring Quick Draw and Baba Looey. Dear Dad's Bad Day starring Augie Doggie. Private-Eye Strain starring Snooper and Blabber. All Steamed Up starring Quick Draw. The Sleep Walker starring Augie Doggie. First issue was Four Color # 1040. 36 pages, full color.

Comic book version of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon character. Cover pencils by Harvey Eisenberg. Target for Today starring Quick Draw and Baba Looey. Playing It Cool starring Quick Draw and Baba Looey. The Wise Disguise starring Augie Doggie. Davey Crewcut starring Quick Draw and Baba Looey. The Rude Dude starring Quick Draw and Baba Looey. Custard's Last Stand starring Quick Draw and Baba Looey. The Door Crashers starring Snooper and Blabber. Midday Play starring Quick Draw and Baba Looey. Soup's On starring Snooper and Blabber. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

#12, 11/62, 25c. Giant 80-page comic with stories featuring many Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters including Quick Draw McGraw in "Fun-Type Roundup," The Menace and the Mustache," "Super Sheriff," "Military Messenger," "Have Buns, Will Travel," and "Showdown at Saddle City;" Snooper and Blabber in "The College Campus Caper" and "One Private Eye Too Many;" Augie Doggie in "The Fallen Idol" and "Silent Sleuth;" and Wally Gator in "Tale of a Teddy." Issue also has one-page text features "Andy's Answer," "Too Witty for Words and one-page gag strips and puzzles. Back cover features pinup of front cover illustration. Story and art credits: unknown. Number/month on cover: 30012-211, November. 84 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

84 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

#15, 1961, 15c. Comic book version of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon character. Issue features "Caught Napping," "Stagecoach Magic," "The Midas Kid," and "Baba Looey's Last Stand." Issue also has "Keys of Knowledge" and other one-page features. Story and art credits: unknown. Number/month on Cover: 10056-906, no month listed. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

1st printing. Written by Carl Memling. Art by Al White and Hawley Pratt. Tame the Wild Wild West alongside Quick Draw McGraw and his faithful sidekick, Baba Looey. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, PC.