Comic books September 2003

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores July 2. "Chill in the Oven," Part 4. Hell breaks loose, as Loop finds himself caught between a rock, a hard place, a psychotic animal, and a sadistic guard. His only chance of survival is to throw in with one of them for the throwdown, but which one? Three will kill him; one will help him live. It's a wild stab in the dark that lies at the heart of Graves' plan. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Six Feet Under the Gun!" Collects 100 Bullets (1999) #37-42. Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Eduardo Risso. Painted cover by DAVE JOHNSON. This sixth trade paperback features six stand-alone chapters, each focused on one of the story's main players: Dizzy, Cole, Benito, Lono, Graves, and Wylie. And behind each individual's story, the war between Shepherd and Graves continues to escalate, and the uneasy alliance of the 13 Families continues to fracture. Featuring an introduction by fan-favorite writer Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN, DETECTIVE COMICS). MATURE READERS Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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September 3, 2003. All color except for Leviathan and Past Imperfect. Features include Judge Dredd in "The Satanist" part 7 (script by John Wagner, art by Charlie Adlard), Leviathan part 6 (script by Ian Edginton, art by D'Israeli), Sinister Dexter in "Junk Bond" part 1 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Davis), Past Imperfect: "The Man They Couldn't Hang" (script by Kek-W, art by Leigh Gallagher), and Strontium Dog in "The Tax Dodge" part 7 (script by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra). Adlard cover.

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September 17, 2003. All color except for Leviathan. Features include Judge Dredd in "Club Sov" (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Simon Fraser), Leviathan part 8 (script by Ian Edginton, art by D'Israeli), Sinister Dexter in "Junk Bond" part 3 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Davis), From Grace part 2 (script by Simon Spurrier, art by Frazer Irving), and Strontium Dog in "The Tax Dodge" part 9 (script by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra). Cover by Tim Jones, Drew Cope, and Simon Parr.

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September 24, 2003. All color except for Future Shocks and Leviathan. Features include Judge Dredd in "Meet the Flooks" (script by Gordon Rennie, art by P.J. Holden), Future Shocks: "The Burning Deck" (script by Jaspre Bark, art by Rufus Dayglo), Sinister Dexter in "Junk Bond" part 4 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Davis), From Grace part 3 (script by Simon Spurrier, art by Frazer Irving), and Leviathan part 9 (script by Ian Edginton, art by D'Israeli). Davis cover.

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WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART BY JESÚS SAÍZ AND PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY JOE JUSKO. "Roadside Attractions," Part 4. By all appearances, the town of Big Tuna, Texas is average...but strange, almost magical things are happening on its lonely backroads. Mickey and Preston have no idea that their time together is running out and death is lurking around every curve! Meanwhile, in a secret underground laboratory, Mickey's daughter Alex stares down The Company Man, a metahuman assassin unleashed to stop her at all costs! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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By Susan W. Wells and Scott Bieser.

In a parody of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, the American Director of National Drug Control Policy, named Scrooge McCzar, is confronted by medical cannabis activist Mary Jane Cratchet and spirits which seek to enlighten him about the "War on Drugs."

Softcover, 78 pages, full color.

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DC/Wildstorm Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Authority (1999-2002 1st Series) #13-20, 22, and 27-29.

Written by MARK MILLAR. Art by FRANK QUITELY, ARTHUR ADAMS, CHRIS WESTON, and GARY ERSKINE. Cover by FRANK QUITELY.

This new volume of THE ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY collects the entire run by red-hot scribe Mark Millar!

From deposing monarchs to posing for magazine covers, from the heights of popularity to the bottom of the barrel, Millar's THE AUTHORITY redefined the comic-book superteam, provoking and pushing reader's buttons. This slipcased, oversized hardcover volume includes bonus material sure to thrill any fan!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.95.

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WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY, JASON PEARSON, AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY DAVE BULLOCK. The breathtaking conclusion to "The Harvest!" This is it: the final battle between Superman and General Zod! Who will reign supreme? There can be only one winner...and Lex Luthor is looking to fix the outcome! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY CHARLIE ADLARD; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO. The Mxy Twins have gotten rid of Earth's gravity, with devastating consequences. Superman must find a way to restore order to the world, and the solution isn't as easy as getting the twins to say their names backwards. Can he find the answer before it's too late? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

1st printing. Wood associate Bhob Stewart's long-awaited Against The Grain: Mad Artist Wallace Wood is the most comprehensive book ever produced on the career of one of science fiction and comics' finest artists! For his Mad magazine work alone, many have long regarded Wallace Wood as the world's greatest cartoonist, and this remarkable memoir of life at the Wood Studio includes a biographical portrait, tracing Woody's life while exploring the humorous spirit, dark detours and psychological twists of this gifted maverick who often went against the grain! Many artists and writers who knew Wood personally have also contributed articles and essays, making this book a huge compendium of imaginative art, insights and critical commentary! From childhood drawings and ambitious teenage samples to an endless parade of pages for a variety of publishers - Avon, EC, Fox, Marvel, Warren, and more - plus illustrations for Galaxy Science Fiction, this is the most stunning display of Wood art ever assembled! Bill Pearson, executor of the Wood Estate, has made available rare drawings directly from Wood's own files, while noted art collector Roger Hill provides a wealth of obscure, previously unpublished Wood drawings and paintings. Stand by to blast off! Spa fon! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $59.95.

1st printing. Wood associate Bhob Stewart's long-awaited Against The Grain: Mad Artist Wallace Wood is the most comprehensive book ever produced on the career of one of science fiction and comics' finest artists! For his Mad magazine work alone, many have long regarded Wallace Wood as the world's greatest cartoonist, and this remarkable memoir of life at the Wood Studio includes a biographical portrait, tracing Woody's life while exploring the humorous spirit, dark detours and psychological twists of this gifted maverick who often went against the grain! Many artists and writers who knew Wood personally have also contributed articles and essays, making this book a huge compendium of imaginative art, insights and critical commentary! From childhood drawings and ambitious teenage samples to an endless parade of pages for a variety of publishers - Avon, EC, Fox, Marvel, Warren, and more - plus illustrations for Galaxy Science Fiction, this is the most stunning display of Wood art ever assembled! Bill Pearson, executor of the Wood Estate, has made available rare drawings directly from Wood's own files, while noted art collector Roger Hill provides a wealth of obscure, previously unpublished Wood drawings and paintings. Stand by to blast off! Spa fon! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

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Written by Kevin Gunstone, art and cover by Ben Dunn. (NOTE: This issue also features a preview of Robert Kirkman's hit "The Walking Dead" series.) BW, Final issue of series. Escaping from the clutches of the nefarious C.A.B.A.L., Nigel Cord returns to Daedalus' jungle lair where a soul-searching decision confronts him; to protect the former mass murderer and ensure the world receives his amazing scientific legacy - or destroy the H.Q.'s protective barrier, so that the gathering forces of The Agency can launch a devastating assault on the Professor and settle Cord's thirty year grudge... Meanwhile in New York, Pippa, Chance, and Haiku finally close-in on the answers they have been looking for! Cover price $2.95.

Stories, Art and Covers by Mark Crilley. Akiko and Gax are menaced by a young monster but saved by the monster's mother calling him to dinner in "Just In Time for Dinner"; the cast of AKIKO are re-imagined as a rock and roll band in "The Beebles"; "Two Doors"; "Beeba's 'Bot," a diagram of Mr. Beeba's new giant robot; illustrated text story "My Neighbor Akiko's Spirited Delivery Service," a satirical promo for a Japanese AKIKO film; and an aged Akiko gives an interview about her life as a grownup in "Akiko at the Age of Eighty"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. "PURPLE" Pt. 1 Here it is! Secrets of one of the darkest chapters in Marvel Comics history are revealed in the story that changed Jessica Jones' life forever! A perfect jumping-on point for new readers guest-starring the Avengers! 32 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

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Alter Ego #28 spotlights Joe Maneely and a double dose of Fawcett Fantasy! There's two cataclysmic full-color covers: A Maneely montage of 1950s Marvel (Sub-Mariner, Ringo Kid, Black Knight, et al.), and Don Newton (Captain Marvel and Mr. Mind)! An in-depth study of Joe Maneely, the Timely/Atlas/Marvel titan of the 1950s ? plus an interview with Joe's daughter, and tons of magnificent Maneely art! Rare Marvel art from the 1950s by Bill Everett, John Severin, Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby, John Romita, and the whole blamed bullpen! Double-size FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) section with C.C. Beck, Marc Swayze, Steve Skeates, The Shazam!/Isis Hour, and The Monster Society of Evil! Lee Ames, Golden Age artist for Quality, the Iger Studios, and pre-New Trend EC ? in a fascinating interview by Jim Amash! Plus, Alex Toth, Michael T. Gilbert, and Bill Schelly interviews, Squa Tront's John Benson (Part II), and more! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 108pg, b&w $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr. "Unintended Consequences," script by Fiona Avery (story, script) and J. Michael Straczynski (story), pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Peter finds some kids loitering outside the school; When he tells them they are late for class, they reply that they aren't students anymore!; All but Melissa, a young girl on crutches, whom Peter helps to class; Taking an interest in her, Peter checks her transcript and learns she was forced to drop Honors Biology against her wishes; He arranges to get her transferred into his Honnor Bio class and even walks her home; There, he clumsily stops a robber making off with some of her family's possessions; Peter meets Melissa's mother Laura and hears about her brother Jack whom Spidey sent to jail for carjacking. 36 pgs., $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN. ART BY LAN MEDINA AND JOHN STOKES. PAINTED COVER BY GLEN ORBIK. In "Smackdown," Harry creates Starburst Comics' newest costumed hero, and Tiny Tim wrestles with his conscience... for the championship belt. Plus, the return of an old flame as a familiar Hollywood starlet takes on Broadway. MATURE READERS FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.75.

1st printing. Screenplay by Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman. The complete screenplay and shooting script for acclaimed filmmakers Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini's award-winning Hollywood treatment of Harvey Pekar's homegrown autobiographical comic book series, American Splendor, is collected. Softcover, 116 pages, Text Only. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Two years into his self-imposed exile, Tom has managed to find some peace and everyday quiet in the somewhat chilly city of Sendai, Japan. This peaceful balance is thrown awry after an unusual run-in with a girl at the train station who always seems to be freezing.

Softcover, 6 1/2 x 10-in, 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $7.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Mikail is a boy cursed by his twin sister's ghost! While getting tricked into helping Ilyon (a powerful soul diviner) on a shady deal, the trio find themselves in a drastic agreement: Ilyon will destroy an innocent village of oppressed peasants in order to see Noctis burned at the stake! Mikail must turn the tables and aid Noctis before the torch is lit!

Softcover, 6 1/2 x 10-in, 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $7.99.

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September 2003. Cover by Vincent Di Fate. Stories: "Moonstruck"(Part 1) by Edward M. Lerner, "Paying it Forward" by Michael A. Burstein, "Tiny Berries" by Richard A. Lovett, "The First Lesson" by Edward Muller, "Pale Horse" by Kevin Levites, "Section Seven" by John G. Hemry, "The Watering Hole" by Pete D. Manison, and "The Study of Ants" by Carl Frederick. Science Fact article: "You Can Change Your Genes" by Catherine H. Shaffer. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 144 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

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Anime & Manga Monthly - anime, games, model kits, toys. The ultimate magazine for anime fans! It's a Shojo Spectacular this issue! Girl Power - The best girl-friendly stories in anime and manga, from tragic romance to overt heroism! Plus: Haibane Renmei; Animerica Interview with Yoshitoshi ABe; Yuri and Yaoi in anime and manga; and more! Remember, If it's anime in America, it's gotta be Animerica! Magazine, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

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The greatest shôjo and shônen manga! A brave young swordswoman who wants to be a prince; an artist, his stepsister, and a doll that came to life; adventure in a fantasy world not unlike ancient China; crime and mystery in the Gothic metropolis of Steam City; and a girl who came from a video tape, and more. 176 pages of beautiful art and stunning stories, plus fan art and manga features! Now published in right-to-left format! NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. Magazine, 160pg, b&w Cover price $4.95.

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WRITTEN BY RICK VEITCH; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER. Aquaman faces the unexpected return of his greatest foe, Black Manta! The King of the Seas is faced with the ultimate choice: to save the villain who killed his only son, or let him die? FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith. Stories by George Gladir, Kathleen Webb and Craig Boldman. Art by Stan Goldberg, Pat Kennedy, Bob Smith and Rudy Lapick. Get set for star-studded comics cameos (Batton Lash, Jackie Estrada and Mark Evanier among them) when Archie and his pals attend the San Diego Comic Con! While Mr. Lodge searches for hot properties, Archie gets autographs, Chuck gets his portfolio reviewed, and Betty and Nancy enter the costume contest in "A Con to Remember"! Plus: "The Big Shake-Up"; juggling in the 1-pager "Neat Feat"; lobster sells for the market price in "What the Market Will Bear"; Moose in the 1-pager "Getting the Bird"; and "No Place Like Gnome"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

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by George Gladir & Rex Lindsey "Lost and Found": Veronica starts a kennel club for pedigreed dogs ?? and that means Jughead's mutt Hot Dog is not allowed! When Veronica's prize pedigree is dognapped, however, guess who's first to sniff out the culprits?! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC$3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

By Paul Castiglia and Barbara Jarvie and Fernando Ruiz. "The Colossal Candy Caper": Archie and his friends take a break from forensic investigations by taking jobs as counselors at a summer camp! When candy goes missing from all the kids' care packages, the TSI team must find out who swiped the sweets! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.19.

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(W) Brian Holguin (A) Lan Medina (Cover) Jay Anacleto FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly finite series In stores the week of July 23rd THE CONCEPT: Somewhere around the corner, just beyond the edge of perception, lies a world you never dreamed existed: A world where creatures of myth and gods long thought dead walk unnoticed among the crowded streets of Manhattan. Aria follows the adventures of Lady Kildare, a faerie princess living in Greenwich Village, and her strange circle of immortal friends. Combining sumptuous illustrations, deeply realized characters and deftly paced narrative, Aria is an unforgettable fairy tale for grown-ups. THIS ISSUE: Kildare's visit to a mysterious magical kingdom hidden away in the Catskill Mountains of New York comes to a cataclysmic end. Queen Joyous unleashes her revenge and the beast beneath the castle is set free. As the House of Entyre comes crashing down, Kildare finally learns the identity of the enigmatic Oberon and discovers the stunning lie at the heart of this strange little wonderland he has created. Don't miss the conclusion to this unforgettable series. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT; ART BY RYAN SOOK AND JIM ROYAL; PAINTED COVER BY ERIC POWELL In stores July 2. Humphry Dumpler had a bad life. Humphry Dumpler caused lots of strife. With all the destruction and mechanical mayhem, can Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) put everything back together again? It's the shocking origin of Arkham's most well-behaved inmate! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESUS MERÍNO CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores July 16. A bold new 6-issue miniseries from two of the industry's most acclaimed creators: Kurt Busiek and Carlos Pacheco! It's 1915, and young Fletcher Arrowsmith lives in a troubled times, where magic is every bit as important as arms in the first World War! Arrowsmith longs for adventure in a world in which the highest call to answer is a call to duty, and the loftiest goal is to maintain one's honor! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By Joseph Michael Linsner. Few names in the art world today stir the passions of fans like that of Joseph Michael Linsner. A maverick phenomenon, Linsner has been painting visions of fantastic worlds and beautiful women since 1989. He stormed the world with his personal tribute to the Goddess, Dawn. Collected here for the first time is the body of work that Joseph himself is proudest of. This much-anticipated volume boasts 176 pages of Linsner's very best work, including covers and over a dozen previously unseen and unpublished paintings. Scores of rare production sketches and color roughs will be highlighted, as well as a special "how to" section in which Linsner gives a sneak peek at the production of one of his dazzling Dawn paintings from start to finish. More than simply pinup art, Linsner's work illuminates a complex mythology, rife with its own symbolism and language. Ever wanted to go to Heaven, Hell and beyond? Linsner's art will take you there. Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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Cover art by Mark Smylie. The Sacrifice, script and art by Mark Smylie; Artesia has a foursome with Miklos & the Grand Duke's sons, then discusses rumours with her officers & allies before finding out that the Isliklid king has freed the Thessid-Golan emir from his oath by killing hostages behind the defender's lines. Profile about the life and undeath of Githwaine. 36 pgs. Cover price $3.95.

Written by Phil Littler. Art by Edu Francisco. Assassin School's top student, Emma, is daydreaming -- recapturing the events from the previous week's lessons -- but unaware that a thief has stolen her rucksack. But this is no ordinary rucksack! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

Baltimore Comic-Con 2003 Exclusive. Cover price $2.00.

Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

Fifty years old and still rockin', Astro Boy proudly wears the championship belt of all-ages robot action, still leading the manga and anime charge begun by master storyteller/cartoonist/animator Osamu Tezuka, the acknowledged creative and spiritual linchpin of Japan's leading entertainment media exports. Perhaps the most endearing, and enduring, creation to emerge from Tezuka's bottomless creative wellspring, Astro Boy is packed with action, humor, and pathos, interlacing flights of the fantastic with timeless themes and wry commentary on humanity in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Translation by Frederik L. Schodt , author of Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics and translator of Ghost in the Shell.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

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WRITTEN BY ROBBIE MORRISON; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER AND SAL REGLA; COVER BY TURNER AND REGLA EYE OF THE STORM. In stores July 2. Widescreen action continues! Reality Incorporated's horrifying shock troops have begun their assault on the Carrier! Caught unaware and separated, the Authority fights a desperate battle for survival. But the odds are against them, and the foes they face have a few tricks up their sleeve. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Red Zone Part 5 of 6. "The Great Escape" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Olivier Coipel. Inks by Andy Lanning. Painted cover by J.G. Jones. On the outskirts of our nation's capital, the Red Skull stands triumphant! His master plan to infiltrate the U.S. government and release the red dust cloud over South Dakota has been a smashing success. And with Earth's Mightiest Heroes a shambles, the sinister skull looks unbeatable. Is the dawn of the Fourth Reich on the horizon? In the meantime at Mount Rushmore, Warbird arrives to rescue the battered and bruised avengers. Just the Scarlet Witch and the Living Legend are still on their feet. Wanda stays in South Dakota to stop the spread of the deadly cloud, while the Sentinel of Liberty heads east to Virginia -- for a showdown against the Red Skull! Appearances by Pepper Potts and Peter Gyrich. Avengers Lineup: Ant-Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Falcon, Iron Man, Jack of Hearts, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Warbird. (Note: The first issue of the JLA Avengers limited series -- the long-awaited Marvel-DC crossover -- was also published this month.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "George Perez: Book 1!" Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #161-162, 184-196, and 201 and Annuals #6 and 8.

Art and cover by George Pérez.

This volume collects some of legendary George Pérez's finest work - including classic confrontations with Ultron and the Taskmaster!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "George Perez: Book 1!" Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #161-162, 184-196, and 201 and Annuals #6 and 8.

Art and cover by George Pérez.

This volume collects some of legendary George Pérez's finest work - including classic confrontations with Ultron and the Taskmaster!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Collects material from Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #36-37 and Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #84. Story by Kurt Busiek and Roy Thomas. Art by Steve Epting and John Buscema. 34 pages, FC.