Comic books in 'Sword', graded by CBCS

Cover by Angel de Mioche. Untitled story, script and art by Angel de Mioche; Claymore kidnaps the entire group from Gennin's school; Hitachi and Homer follow them to Bankok; Troy and Eric also follow Serpentyne's trail. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Angel de Mioche. Untitled story, script and art by Angel de Mioche; Hotachi and Troy attack Serpentyne's headquarters, but it is Homer who gets to confront Serpentyne herself. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

(W) Tom Hutchison (A/CA) Owen Gieni Welcome to Serusis. A planet merely thousands of years old, and on that has just been taken over by a hostile force. Relitons swarm the planet's cities and their leader, General Snogard, will not stop until he is control of the planet and the name of Asta is once again feared by the Serusian inhabitants. Big Dog Ink's first all ages book brings the excitement and adventure of a science fiction story and mixes it with fantasy and art reminiscent of some of the best animated cartoons of the 80's. There is something for everyone as four humans are abducted and called to action to help the Serusians take back their planet! Cover price $3.50.

(W) Tom Hutchison (A/CA) Owen Gieni Welcome to Serusis. A planet merely thousands of years old, and on that has just been taken over by a hostile force. Relitons swarm the planet's cities and their leader, General Snogard, will not stop until he is control of the planet and the name of Asta is once again feared by the Serusian inhabitants. Big Dog Ink's first all ages book brings the excitement and adventure of a science fiction story and mixes it with fantasy and art reminiscent of some of the best animated cartoons of the 80's. There is something for everyone as four humans are abducted and called to action to help the Serusians take back their planet! Cover price $3.50.

Art by Doug Dlin. A reference guide to popular Japanese anime series, presented by manga publisher Antarctic Press, and including concept art, production sketches, character model sheets and other related drawings from the works in question. (Settei is the Japanese word for this kind of art.) This special issue is devoted to the sci-fi teen comedy Project A-Ko. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

By Garth Ennis, Jeevan King, cover by Jeevan Kang The deadliest man on earth is having dinner, and you're invited! Just don't be surprised if no one lives to see dessert. An Ancient seal is broken, a terrible curse is laid upon all humanity, and the seven men who might be able to save us all are doing their best to kill each other. Cover price $2.99.

Story and Art by Andrew Strawder. The first true human is born into an embattled world of highly evolved animals with the task of creating peace between the warring nations. Monkeys kill lions, pigs kill monkeys! Some will keep their limbs and some will be maimed! Don't miss this groundbreaking first issue from Andrew Strawder! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

Seven Dreams of Sinbad is a 7-piece portfolio by Frank Circco. Known for his work in fantasy, Circco captures the essence of a world where one of the greatest adventurers of all time traversed faraway lands of myth and magic. This set includes 1 beautifully painted and 6 inked 11 x 14 pieces depicting visions of breathtaking fantasy and high adventure. Full color (1), black and white (6).

Captain Cutlass, Tall Tales, Tugboat Tessie, Harbor Patrol, the Ol' Skipper, Sagas of the Sea, and South Sea Girl (art by Matt Baker), Cover price $0.10.

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by J.H. Williams. A devastating global threat is on its way ? one never imagined nor prepared for. It consumes entire civilizations and leaves behind only ruins. It razed Camelot and bombed the Rama kingdoms back to dirt. It strip-mines and enslaves whole cultures. Its hunger is unstoppable; its origins, unspeakable. Now this devouring empire of cruelty- without-limits has set its sights on the treasures of the 21st century. Like a plague of locusts, the terrifying Sheeda are returning to harvest the Earth. All that stands between our world and these destroyers are the mysterious "Seven Soldiers" of legend. Seven men and women with extraordinary abilities and big problems must lay their lives on the line for the future of humankind. Seven reluctant champions must arise and somehow work together to save the world...without ever meeting one another. How? Where? Who? There's only one way to find out. In an ambitious new storytelling venture, writer Grant Morrison and a group of top artists combine their talents to redefine the super-hero concept for a new century. Entertainers, losers, victims, exiles, wannabes...the stars of SEVEN SOLDIERS are a long way from anyone's ideal of a traditional costumed hero. But they just may be our only chance of survival. Who lives? Who dies? Who washes the dishes? Who betrays humankind to its once and future Enemy? Get the answers to these questions and many more in seven hard-hitting, fresh and wildly imaginative miniseries featuring KLARION, MISTER MIRACLE, FRANKENSTEIN, ZATANNA, THE GUARDIAN, BULLETEER and SHINING KNIGHT. The SEVEN SOLDIERS saga comprises seven 4-issue miniseries and two bookend Specials ? all which may be read independently but combine to tell a colossal 30-part tale of death, betrayal, failure, joy, loss, romance, triumph and redemption. As a new generation of super-heroes grapples with a harsher, weirder world, Morrison combines dazzling super-hero action and serial fiction with horror, mystery, epic fantasy and gothic pulp to carve out a new corner in the DCU. With a gigantic, interweaving cast of characters?many drawn from DC's incomparable history and reimagined by Morrison and his collaborators?Including vampire knights, crippled ex-super-heroes, subway pirates, puritan death machines, liquid nitrogen-blooded assassins, deathless Mafia dons, wounded gods, angry fiancées and talking winged horses, the universe of the Seven Soldiers is rich in wonder, drama and hardcore action. This groundbreaking mega-series begins with a 38-page complete adventure, SEVEN SOLDIERS #0, that introduces readers to their twilight world and establishes plotlines that will reverberate throughout the entire megaseries. In issue #0, illustrated by master storyteller J.H. Williams III (PROMETHEA), Shelly Gaynor is the grand-daughter of Golden Age hero the WHIP. She's revived the old family business and is turning her experiences as an urban crime-fighter into a best- selling book. But when Shelly answers an ad to join the aging crimebuster Vigilante and his new team of "Seven Soldiers" in the hunt for an ancient monster haunting the deserts of the southwest, her super-hero dream becomes a terror-trip into the heart of an undying nightmare. SEVEN SOLDIERS: A mystery spanning generations and millennia. A story unlike any other. Welcome to a whole new world in the DC Universe. On sale Feb 23 ? 48 pg, FC, $2.95 US Edited by Peter Tomasi Cover price $2.95.

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by J.H. Williams. A devastating global threat is on its way ? one never imagined nor prepared for. It consumes entire civilizations and leaves behind only ruins. It razed Camelot and bombed the Rama kingdoms back to dirt. It strip-mines and enslaves whole cultures. Its hunger is unstoppable; its origins, unspeakable. Now this devouring empire of cruelty- without-limits has set its sights on the treasures of the 21st century. Like a plague of locusts, the terrifying Sheeda are returning to harvest the Earth. All that stands between our world and these destroyers are the mysterious "Seven Soldiers" of legend. Seven men and women with extraordinary abilities and big problems must lay their lives on the line for the future of humankind. Seven reluctant champions must arise and somehow work together to save the world...without ever meeting one another. How? Where? Who? There's only one way to find out. In an ambitious new storytelling venture, writer Grant Morrison and a group of top artists combine their talents to redefine the super-hero concept for a new century. Entertainers, losers, victims, exiles, wannabes...the stars of SEVEN SOLDIERS are a long way from anyone's ideal of a traditional costumed hero. But they just may be our only chance of survival. Who lives? Who dies? Who washes the dishes? Who betrays humankind to its once and future Enemy? Get the answers to these questions and many more in seven hard-hitting, fresh and wildly imaginative miniseries featuring KLARION, MISTER MIRACLE, FRANKENSTEIN, ZATANNA, THE GUARDIAN, BULLETEER and SHINING KNIGHT. The SEVEN SOLDIERS saga comprises seven 4-issue miniseries and two bookend Specials ? all which may be read independently but combine to tell a colossal 30-part tale of death, betrayal, failure, joy, loss, romance, triumph and redemption. As a new generation of super-heroes grapples with a harsher, weirder world, Morrison combines dazzling super-hero action and serial fiction with horror, mystery, epic fantasy and gothic pulp to carve out a new corner in the DCU. With a gigantic, interweaving cast of characters?many drawn from DC's incomparable history and reimagined by Morrison and his collaborators?Including vampire knights, crippled ex-super-heroes, subway pirates, puritan death machines, liquid nitrogen-blooded assassins, deathless Mafia dons, wounded gods, angry fiancées and talking winged horses, the universe of the Seven Soldiers is rich in wonder, drama and hardcore action. This groundbreaking mega-series begins with a 38-page complete adventure, SEVEN SOLDIERS #0, that introduces readers to their twilight world and establishes plotlines that will reverberate throughout the entire megaseries. In issue #0, illustrated by master storyteller J.H. Williams III (PROMETHEA), Shelly Gaynor is the grand-daughter of Golden Age hero the WHIP. She's revived the old family business and is turning her experiences as an urban crime-fighter into a best- selling book. But when Shelly answers an ad to join the aging crimebuster Vigilante and his new team of "Seven Soldiers" in the hunt for an ancient monster haunting the deserts of the southwest, her super-hero dream becomes a terror-trip into the heart of an undying nightmare. SEVEN SOLDIERS: A mystery spanning generations and millennia. A story unlike any other. Welcome to a whole new world in the DC Universe. On sale Feb 23 ? 48 pg, FC, $2.95 US Edited by Peter Tomasi Cover price $2.95.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art and cover by J.H. Williams III. Does the debut of an incredible new superteam begin here...or is this the end of the line for the most bizarre group of heroes ever known? Fresh from their hit miniseries, seven unique and unlikely soldiers must join forces to save humanity from its own future! The only catch? They can never meet! Klarion, Zatanna, The Manhattan Guardian, Bulleteer, Mister Miracle, Frankenstein and The Shining Knight return for the epic conclusion of the Seven Soldiers mega-series, as the apocalyptic threat of the Sheeda intensifies to a terrifying, unexpected climax. Which of the Seven Soldiers will betray the others? Which two will cross paths? Who will find love at the end of the world? Who will change forever? Who will face the ultimate villain? And which Soldier will die? For all the answers, and much, much more, don't miss SEVEN SOLDIERS #1! Retailers: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. ? 48 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Doug Mahnke. When a bizarre toxic spill defies the laws of nature and threatens the whole human race with destruction, it looks like even Frankenstein could be in over his head, and the Monster must turn to an amazing new ally for help. Enter: The Bride and meet the incredible agents of the Super Human Advanced Defense Executive! On sale February 15 ? 3 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Doug Mahnke. Frankenstein has tracked the swarming Sheeda to their lair ? and what he finds will shock him! The truth about the villains is revealed at last as the Monster goes on a rampage the likes of which has never before been seen in comics. It's Frankenstein vs. the Fairies ? and the end of SEVEN SOLDIERS! This issue leads directly into April's SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY #1, the mindblowing conclusion to this expansive saga! A Soldier must die ? will it be Frankenstein? On sale March 29 ? 4 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Simone Bianchi Get ready for a miniseries best described as The Lord of the Rings meets The O.C.! Visionary writer Grant Morrison and artist Simone Bianchi (Marvel Italia's Conan the Barbarian, The Ego Sum Trilogy) continue the 30-part SEVEN SOLDIERS saga with the 4-issue SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT, a modern fantasy epic! Though twilight and red ruin falls on Camelot, the Knights of the Broken Table stand ready to battle the forces of the Beyond. Little do they realize that the only one within their spent and bloodied ranks who can save what remains of their world is 16-year-old Sir Justin, a teenaged warrior who, with his winged horse Victory, finds himself thrust into the maddening world of the 21st century to save the future of all mankind! And the best place to start the battle? Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, of course! On sale March 9 ? 1 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Peter Tomasi Cover price $2.99.

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Simone Bianchi. Grant Morrison and artist Simone Bianchi continue the exciting bimonthly tale of the Shining Knight lost in the 21st century! Justin ? the Shining Knight ? is now without his trusty steed Victory! After escaping from a police car on Sunset Boulevard, Justin is left to wander the toxic, sun- drenched backstreets of Los Angeles. Delirious and confused, it seems to Justin that the Sheeda won, creating a world of poison air and synthetic life! Now, with magical broadsword in hand, the Knight's crusade begins anew! On sale May 4 ? 2 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Simone Bianchi. Justin and his winged horse Vanguard are faced with earth-shattering choices as the evil Morgayne releases an unstoppable monster whose only mission is to seek out and destroy the Shining Knight! Meanwhile, in a nightmare landscape, the dreaded Sheeda plunder and strip the smoking ruins of Avalon and prepare to send their spoils to the hungry citizens of the Gothic Imperium. On sale June 29 ? 3 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Simone Bianchi The SHINING KNIGHT's saga concludes with the terrifying showdown between Justin and Galahad, the Perfect Knight, the last survivors of the Round Table! Brought back from the dead and corrupted beyond measure, the Perfect Knight has become a monstrous cannibal in the service of Gloriana, the evil Queen of the invading Sheeda hordes. Can Justin survive in the face of an onslaught from the deadliest of all his former allies? And can the lessons he has learned in the 21st century prevail against the power of Summer's End and the fury of the Perfect Knight? On sale August 31 ? 4 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Written by Rick Remender. Art by Jerome Opena and Matt Hollingsworth. Cover by Eric Canete. Now face to face with the God of Whispers, enslaver of worlds, all that stands between Adam Osidis and his heart's every desire is one simple compromise, to bend the knee. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Written by Rick Remender. Art by James Harren and Matt Hollingsworth. Cover by Jerome Opena and Matt Hollingsworth. That which was pure and perfect is gone. Home, a distant memory. Some yet fight to preserve good, to resist the consumption of the whispers. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

(W) Michaël Le Galli (A/C) Francis Manapul From the fan-favorite artist of The Flash and Adventure Comics comes 7 beautiful women, 7 Warriors! In 6th century Libya, the capitol of an ancient nation is surrounded by the Persian and Byzantine armies. Seven are chosen to save the heir to the kingdom. Seven Warriors. Seven... sexy, gorgeous women? An exquisitely rendered tale in the vein of 300, written by Michaël Le Galli and drawn by Francis Manapul. Cover price $3.99.

From the fan-favorite artist of The Flash and Adventure Comics comes 7 beautiful women, 7 Warriors! In 6th century Libya, the capitol of an ancient nation is surrounded by the Persian and Byzantine armies. Seven are chosen to save the heir to the kingdom. The exquisitely rendered tale in the vein of 300 marches on, written by Michaël Le Galli and drawn by Francis Manapul. Cover price $3.99.

From the fan-favorite artist of The Flash and Adventure Comics comes 7 beautiful women, 7 Warriors! In 6th century Libya, the capitol of an ancient nation is surrounded by the Persian and Byzantine armies. Seven are chosen to save the heir to the kingdom. The exquisitely rendered tale in the vein of 300 comes to a jaw dropping conclusion, written by Michaël Le Galli and drawn by Francis Manapul. Cover price $3.99.

"Sex to Sexty: OLAY!" Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons. 64 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $1.00.

Women in Fur 2000. Cover price $4.99.

"Not a Man Shall Remain Alive!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Tartaglione. Cover price $0.12.

"Izzy Shoots The Works!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Severin. Ayers/Severin cover. Cover price $0.12.

Last 15-cent issue; reprint Cover price $0.15.

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Reprint. Cover price $0.25.

Reprints Sgt. Fury # 54. Cover price $0.35.

72-page giant. New story: "Commission in Korea!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Frank Giacoia (as "Frankie Ray"). 4-page feature, "Meet the Howling Commandos" (pencils by Kirby?). Reprints: "Lord Ha-Ha's Last Laugh" (from Sgt. Fury 4) and "At the Mercy of Baron Stucker" (from issue 5). Scripts by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as "George Bell"), plus Jack Kirby reprints from Sgt. Fury 4 and 5. Cover price $0.25.

Canadian Edition. Has blank interior covers and back cover, otherwise identical to its American counterpart. 72-page giant. New story: "Commission in Korea!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Frank Giacoia (as "Frankie Ray"). 4-page feature, "Meet the Howling Commandos" (pencils by Kirby?). Reprints: "Lord Ha-Ha's Last Laugh" (from Sgt. Fury 4) and "At the Mercy of Baron Stucker" (from issue 5). Scripts by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as "George Bell"), plus Jack Kirby reprints from Sgt. Fury 4 and 5. Cover price $0.25.

"Burning Soldier!" Written by Robert Kanigher. Art by Frank Redondo. Cover by Joe Kubert. In order to defeat the Krauts, Rock will use the most daring tactic yet! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

"The Eternal Sergeant!" Written by Robert Kanigher. Art by Adrian Gonzales. Cover by Joe Kubert. What if Sgt. Rock was alive during the Roman Empire?! Includes the back-up tale "The Ninja!" By Jim Balent. Plus, Battle Album: "The Infanrty Man!" By Jack Arata. And, A Out Ranked comic strip by Bill Bossetsy. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.75.

Reprinting the classic 2-part tale from Our Army at War (1952) #162 and #163, "The Prince and the Sergeant," featuring the meeting of Sgt. Rock of Easy Company and the legendary Viking Prince. Written by Robert Kanigher, with art by Joe Kubert. Plus, a science fiction war story by Bob Haney and Neal Adams from Our Army at War (1952) #240. Cover by Kubert. Cover price $2.00.

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Story and Art by Rich Woodall. Cover by Shawn McManus. Sgt. Steve Hovatter leads a small group of U.S. Commandos to infiltrate Lichtenstein castle in Germany and recover intel on Nazi Occult operations. The Commandos are captured, and Sgt. Hovatter is executed. Hours later Sgt. Hovatter is transformed into a Werewolf and uncovers a much more sinister plot at Castle Lichtenstein. The Nazis are trying to evoke the Norse God of Thunder, Thor to aid them in their war efforts. Sgt. Werewolf must save his team from this Castle of Horrors, but he'll have to go through an army of Golems first. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Cover by Tony Harris. (W) James Robinson. (A) Javier Pulido. The Shade's quest to find out who ordered his assassination takes him to Barcelona, where he stumbles upon a decades-old feud between a teenaged vampire and her archenemy. What does this feud have to do with the Shade's origin? A crucial piece of the puzzle is revealed here! Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Javier Pulido. (W) James Robinson. (A) Javier Pulido. The Shade's quest to find out who ordered his assassination takes him to Barcelona, where he stumbles upon a decades-old feud between a teenaged vampire and her archenemy. What does this feud have to do with the Shade's origin? A crucial piece of the puzzle is revealed here! Cover price $2.99.

Written by V.E Schwab. Art by Andrea Olimpieri and Enrica Eren Angiolini. Cover by Lenka Simeckova. New York Times bestseller V.E. Schwab continues this new prequel story set in the world of her acclaimed gaslamp fantasy novel series, Shades of Magic! As threats of banishment and assassination loom, the prince of Red London follows a clue to a forbidden version of his city - can the magic he seeks bridge the chasm between their realities? Sumptuously illustrated by Andrea Olimpieri (Dishonored) and Enrica Angiolini (Warhammer 40,000). 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by V.E Schwab. Art by Andrea Olimpieri and Enrica Eren Angiolini. Cover by Claudia SG Iannicello. New York Times bestseller V.E. Schwab continues this new prequel story set in the world of her acclaimed gaslamp fantasy novel series, Shades of Magic! As threats of banishment and assassination loom, the prince of Red London follows a clue to a forbidden version of his city - can the magic he seeks bridge the chasm between their realities? Sumptuously illustrated by Andrea Olimpieri (Dishonored) and Enrica Angiolini (Warhammer 40,000). 28 pages,full color. Cover price $3.99.

Polybagged with promo cards. In this issue: Xenocide (Traveller adventure), Vampire: The Dark Ages, conspiracies in fantasy roleplaying games. Cover price $3.95.

The sword of the dragon is up for grabs as Shado and her crew confront the Yakuza in a final deadly showdown. Written by Mike Grell, with pencils by Michael Davis-Lawrence, inks by Gray Morrow and painted interiors and covers by Davis-Lawrence. Suggested for Mature Readers. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Jerry Siegel scripts, Paul Reinman art. Cover price $0.12.

"Night of the Ninja." The Shadow must thwart a ninja assassin in Chinatown. Includes letter by artist Ken Meyer Jr. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Night of the Ninja." The Shadow must thwart a ninja assassin in Chinatown. Includes letter by artist Ken Meyer Jr. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover bhy Howard Chaykin Fire of Creation: Part 4 of 6 - (W) Garth Ennis (A) Aaron Campbell Exactly who the Shadow might be- or who he once was- is the subject of some grim speculation by Taro Kondo and Buffalo Wong, but the answer may be closer than either suspects. Meanwhile, Cranston and Margo come face to face with the full horror of the Japanese occupation... and on the River Yangtze, a deadly ambush awaits the unwary. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover bhy Howard Chaykin Fire of Creation: Part 4 of 6 - (W) Garth Ennis (A) Aaron Campbell Exactly who the Shadow might be- or who he once was- is the subject of some grim speculation by Taro Kondo and Buffalo Wong, but the answer may be closer than either suspects. Meanwhile, Cranston and Margo come face to face with the full horror of the Japanese occupation... and on the River Yangtze, a deadly ambush awaits the unwary. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Darwyn Cooke (W) Victor Gischler (A) Jack Herbert The Shadow is known for the mystic power which allows him to cloud men's minds and read their hearts. But what happens when this power fails him? After the Shadow fails to stop a routine mugging, he travels to the Far East with his pilot and sidekick WWI ace Miles Crofton. In Nepal, he hopes to reconnect with his old masters and to consult with them about what could be amiss with his powers. Instead, he finds opium smugglers. As always, The Shadow faces danger ... but he must also look within himself. Cover price $3.99.