Comic books in 'Anthropomorphic', graded by CGC

by Rod Espinosa By his wits and daring, Ronen successfully defeats Baron Ermont and embarrasses his hotheaded older sister Mazza! Bigger events then unfold when his mother, Aiymie, reveals he must leave Irdne for Daremland to meet his father. Ronen is faced with leaving his teacher, Master Ze, and his two dear friends, the orphans Tenny and Zeb to their fate. Will the unfolding chaos at Irdne force Ronen and his mother to abandon their home? And if so, what will happen to his friends? Prince of Heroes is an epic story filled with fabulous worlds and creatures, the hallmarks of creator Rod Espinosa. With martial-arts action, poignant drama in grandiose settings, this story is sure to attract readers of classic science fiction and fantasy. Cover price $3.50.

Adapted & illustrated by Chuck Melville. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

Cover pencils by Art Mawhinny, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Deadliest Of The Species" Part 2, script by Mike Kanterovich and Ken Penders, pencils by Art Mawhinney, inks by Rich Koslowski; Sally leads her team, with Geoffrey along, in an assault on the second of Dr. Robotnik's mechanized substations. Later, Geoffrey puts his secret plan into action. Based on the Sonic the Hedgehog characters. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Art Mawhinny, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Deadliest Of The Species" Part 3, script by Mike Kanterovich and Ken Penders, pencils by Art Mawhinney, inks by Rich Koslowski; Princess Sally is revealed to be a robot duplicate under the control of Dr. Robotnik; The real Sally is under the control of Geoffrey St. John, who has apparently betrayed the rebellion. Based on the Sonic the Hedgehog characters. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Story, art and cover by David Hahn. Typical teen Trudy Honeyvan and her circle of friends have comedic misadventures as they explore the strange events in their town. Trudy has one last chance to find the object that will locate the lost alien…and his name is Johnny Jones. Final issue of the series; followed by the Slave Labor Private Beach series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY In stores February 26. "A Higher Court" presents a fantastical trial in the Immateria, presided over by a strange judge and jury. Their task? To determine who shall be the one true Promethea: Stacia or Sophie. Whichever way the fates turn, one thing is for certain: A door will close in Sophie's life. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st (only) printing. Underground comix fanzine produced by Bud Plant, Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr., and Al Davoren. Cover and centerfold by Rick Griffin. Art by Robert Jack Juanillo (original comic strip), Robert Crumb, Bob Inwood, George Metzer (comic strip reprint), Greg Irons, Frank Frazetta (comic strip reprint), Al Williamson. Back cover by Anne Vadeboncoeur. Stiff textured cover, 8.5 x 11, b&w, 32 pages on high quality white paper. Cover price $1.00.

Written & illustrated by Oscar Jimenez. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock, cardstock cover.

Motor City Edition preview ashcan. Signed by Oscar Jiminez and Pat Pungpee. Limited to 400 copies. Illustrated by Oscar Jiminez. B&W, 12 pages, standard paper stock, cardstock cover.

Protoculture Addicts is one of the main anime and manga magazines in North America, and also the oldest ?? around for over 14 years! It is dedicated to keeping fans informed about what is going on in the anime industry and to help them choose the best titles. It's the best guide to anime culture. This issue will be mostly dedicated to anime movie director Hayao Miyazaki, focusing on his most recent movie. Sen To Chihiro no Kamikakushi (a.k.a. Spirited Away, which won the Golden Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival, was selected Best Picture at the Japanese Academy Award, and is set to be released in the U.S. this summer by Disney), as well as his TV series, Future Boy Conan. It will also offer overviews of some of Miyazaki's most famous films (Nausicaa, Laputa, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Porco Rosso, Princess Mononoke, etc.) and a few of his lesser works, such as Shuna no Tabi and On Your Mark. The issue will also include articles on the Ghibi Museum and musician Joe Hishaishi, plus the customary "Anime World" articles, a few "Anime Stories," reviews of recent anime and manga- related products, and the latest news. (Protoculture) Magazine, 72pg, PC$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

October 1996. The Best of PA. Cover and illustrations by Ghislain Barbe. Features Porco Rosso - characters, technology, & synopsis, Street Fighter 2 - characters, synopsis, & review, My Neighbor Totoro - characters & review, plus reviews, news, & much more. 8.25-in x 10.75-in; black and white; 58 pages. 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.

1st printing. By Rebecca Sugar and Eric Powell. Intergalactic legend. All-American hero. He fights aliens in space so we don't have to fight them here. Ok, so he's got a giant pug head and gay sidekick! What of it? And sure most of those aliens were just looking for love, but they were asking to get punch in their big bulbous heads with those giant brains of theirs floating all over the place! Pug Davis, the debut of newcomer Rebecca Sugar, is a laugh out loud breath of fresh air! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

Cover by Joe Oriolo. Untitled story, art by Joe Oriolo; Puppet Punch was brought to life by toymaker Tony, using the "Perfume of Life"; Punch tries to impress Judy by making a "monkat" puppet (monkey + cat) and spraying it with the magical perfume. Untitled Fatsy McPig story, art by Louis Ferstadt. Untitled Captain Codfish and His Tales of the Deep story, art by Tom Golden. "Humpty Dumpty." "Ella the Elephant" text story by Sophie Ferstadt. Untitled Peanuts the Monkey story, art by Milt Stein. "Skinny McGinty Says" public service announcement, art by Tony Di Preta; comic strip promoting waste-paper salvage for the war effort. Untitled story; Circus performer Starry Eyes tries to find an apple for her pony Pinkie, but Mr. McMeany has cornered the market. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Joe Oriolo. Stories and art by Joe Oriolo, Louis Ferstadt, Tom Golden, Orestes Calpini and Tony DiPreta. Kids' comics from Hillman, featuring mischievous puppet Punch and his human friend Judy. Puppet Punch, given awareness by the Perfume of Life, creates a rubber elephant named Patches for the big toy parade, but then the Perfume of Life gets involved. Captain Codfish wants to steal jewels from Davey Jones' locker, but First Mate Lobster isn't sure that's a great idea. After two monkeys escape from the zoo, Peanuts Monkey tries to cover for them by imitating them both. Punch and Judy; Fatsy McPig; Captain Codfish and His Tales of the Deep; Laddie and Toto; Peanuts Monkey; Buttons the Rabbit and Officer Hippo; Starry Eyes and Her Pal "Pinkie". 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Edward Cronin. Stories and art by Joe Oriolo, Louis Ferstadt, Tom Golden, Orestes Calpini and Tony DiPreta. Kids' comics from Hillman, featuring mischievous puppet Punch and his human friend Judy. Captain Codfish helps some boys find buried treasure, but Hammerhead (whose head is an actual hammer) wants it for himself. Fatsy McPig learns about paper drives in a PSA for wartime paper rationing. Peanuts Monkey sets out to win first prize at a big party. Punch and Judy; Fatsy McPig; Captain Codfish; Little Wooden-Heads; Peanuts Monkey; Buttons the Rabbit and Officer Hippo; Starry Eyes and Her Pal "Pinkie". 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Edward Cronin. Stories and art by Edward Cronin, Orestes Calpini and Tony DiPreta. Kids' comics from Hillman, featuring mischievous puppet Punch and his human friend Judy. Disobedient Punch creates chaos with a visiting puppet, a fake bull's head and real billy goat. A guide to making puppets, with art possibly by Jack Kirby. Buttons the Rabbit and his visiting uncle Buck take advantage of Officer Hippo's suggestible nature. Punch and Judy; Fatsy McPig; Captain Codfish; How to Make Your Own Puppets; The Biggest Flag in the World; Buttons the Rabbit and Officer Hippo; Little Horse Feathers; The Waste Paper Giant; Starry Eyes and Her Pal "Pinkie". 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Orestes Calpini. Stories and art by Tom Golden, Orestes Calpini and Tony DiPreta. Kids' comics from Hillman, featuring mischievous puppet Punch and his human friend Judy. Punch gets jealous when Uncle Tony the toymaker makes Blockhead the Bank, and wants some money for himself. When Fatsy complains that the kids are too little to play with, Mr. Moonbeam makes Fido into a gigantic monster. The Circus Witch forces Starry Eyes to give up her pony Pinkie, but the gang has a plan to get him back. Punch and Judy; Fatsy McPig; Captain Codfish; Buttons the Rabbit; Punch Meets Old Iron-Head; Little Horse Feathers; Starry Eyes. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Orestes Calpini. Stories and art by Tom Golden, Orestes Calpini and Tony DiPreta. Kids' comics from Hillman, featuring mischievous puppet Punch and his human friend Judy. Punch no longer likes his nose, but his search for a new one causes chaos that threatens to flood the whole town. Officer Hippo has to arrest three people by the end of the day or lose his job, so his mischievous friend Buttons the Rabbit steps in. Captain Codfish and his friends find their tropical winter getaway invaded by a walrus and his iceberg. Punch and Judy; Fatsy McPig; Captain Codfish; Buttons the Rabbit and Officer Hippo; Little Bill; Punch the Inventor; Little Horse Feathers; Starry Eyes. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.