Comic books December 2004

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Wylie Runs the Voodoo Down 4/6. Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson Wylie Times has Mr. Shepard right where he wants him and isn't about to let him go without a little punishment. But what made Shepard and his deadly apprentice decide to hit Naw'lins in the first place? 32 pg, FC, Mature Readers Cover price $2.50.

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By Adam Gallardo and Todd Demong. Sylvia and her new friend, Regina (with whom she is more closely connected than she could ever have imagined) continue their hunt for other girls just like themselves... and they won't be thrilled when they see where their pursuit takes them next! Meanwhile, Peter Chase and the forces at GSI are on the same trail and that could mean very bad things for Sylvia's adoptive parents. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Story by Bob Elinskas. Art and cover by David Hedgecock. Short stories about the more unusual and mundane aspects of superhero life. The challenges of dating a superhero; Serving in the Middle East makes fighting supervillains seem easy; A sidekick visits a retired superhero in the nursing home. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.95.

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December 1, 2004. All color except for Faces and the Red Seas. Features include Judge Dredd in "Total War" part 11 (script by John Wagner, art by Henry Flint), Faces part 7 (script by John Higgins and Mindy Newell, art by Higgins), Lobster Random in "Tooth and Claw" part 8 (script by Simon Spurrier, art by Carl Critchlow), Synnamon in "Recalibration" part 3 (script by Colin Clayton and Chris Dows, art by Laurence Campbell and David Roach), and the Red Seas in "Meanwhile" part 3 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell). Yeowell cover.

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December 8, 2004. All color except for Faces and the Red Seas. Features include Judge Dredd in "Total War" part 12 (script by John Wagner, art by Henry Flint), Faces part 8 (script by John Higgins and Mindy Newell, art by Higgins), Lobster Random in "Tooth and Claw" part 9 (script by Simon Spurrier, art by Carl Critchlow), and the Red Seas in "Meanwhile" part 4 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell). Simon Davis cover. Between issues 1419 and 1420 is a special 100-page Prog 2005.

1st printing. Edited and designed by Mark L. Stinson. Featuring an anthology of stories ranging from humor to sci-fi to the bizarre! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $7.00.

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Written by Steve Niles and Matt Fraction. Art by Ben Templesmith and Kody Chamberlain. In Part 3 of Steve Niles and Kody Chamberlain's "Dead Bill Dead," Billy learns that being turned into a vampire is only the beginning of his problems. And Matt Fraction and Ben Templesmith continue "Juarez; or Lex Nova and the Case of the 400 Dead Mexican Girls," their harrowing, horrific story. All in the third issue of IDW's ongoing exploration of Steve Niles's vampire-filled universe. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Jacen Burrows. Garth Ennis, the author of Preacher and writer of Punisher, is unleashed on his latest major, full-color, creator-owned epic! This all-new series features the astounding artistic talent of Jacen Burrows (Alan Moore's The Courtyard, Warren Ellis' Scars) and the luscious colors of Nimbus Studios. Russian Spetsnaz battle British S.A.S. for a prize buried deep in Afghanistan's mountains, but neither suspects that a third force is watching their every move. Soldiers are reduced to pawns as a lethal adversary makes its move, striking with devastating force at any one warrior or innocent who stands in its way. Just what is the secret that inspires these men to fight so hard, so far from home? Find out in issue #2 of 303. MATURE READERS, 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Wraparound Cover by Jacen Burrows. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Jacen Burrows. Garth Ennis, the author of Preacher and writer of Punisher, is unleashed on his latest major, full-color, creator-owned epic! This all-new series features the astounding artistic talent of Jacen Burrows (Alan Moore's The Courtyard, Warren Ellis' Scars) and the luscious colors of Nimbus Studios. Russian Spetsnaz battle British S.A.S. for a prize buried deep in Afghanistan's mountains, but neither suspects that a third force is watching their every move. Soldiers are reduced to pawns as a lethal adversary makes its move, striking with devastating force at any one warrior or innocent who stands in its way. Just what is the secret that inspires these men to fight so hard, so far from home? Find out in issue #2 of 303. MATURE READERS, 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99. Cover price $3.99.

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Limited to 950 copies. May or may not be polybagged. Must have COA. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Jacen Burrows. Garth Ennis, the author of Preacher and writer of Punisher, is unleashed on his latest major, full-color, creator-owned epic! This all-new series features the astounding artistic talent of Jacen Burrows (Alan Moore's The Courtyard, Warren Ellis' Scars) and the luscious colors of Nimbus Studios. Russian Spetsnaz battle British S.A.S. for a prize buried deep in Afghanistan's mountains, but neither suspects that a third force is watching their every move. Soldiers are reduced to pawns as a lethal adversary makes its move, striking with devastating force at any one warrior or innocent who stands in its way. Just what is the secret that inspires these men to fight so hard, so far from home?

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Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA. Art by JIM MUNIZ. Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN. "THE STUFF OF DREAMS" PART 2 (OF 3). With a diseased Psycho-Man loose somewhere in the city, the very fabric of New York's reality is unraveling at a frightening rate. While Susan hunts their old foe, the rest of the Fantastic Four try to stem the tide of hysteria threatening to destroy Manhattan. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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CGC Hologram Variant cover. Wizard World Texas 2004 exclusive. Keith Champagne & Scott Parker stories. Scott Fry, Nicola Scott, Mitch Byrd, sergio Cariello & Peter Smith art. Additional stories by Stephan Nilson & Drew Edwards. Back cover by Richie Blackmon. Cover price $2.95.

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Wizard World Texas 2004 exclusive. Keith Champagne & Scott Parker stories. Scott Fry, Nicola Scott, Mitch Byrd, Sergio Cariello & Peter Smith art. Additional stories by Stephan Nilson & Drew Edwards. Back cover by Richie Blackmon. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Chuck Austen. Art by Carlos D'Anda. Cover by Joyce Chin and Arthur Adams. A tribute to the dead is interrupted by a new Silver Banshee! As Superman and Jack Ryder pay their respects to a photographer caught in the crossfire of a supervillain rampage, Silver Banshee comes screaming from the pits of Hell! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

This issue reprints the first appearance of Superman, Action Comics #1. Originally came packaged with DC Direct 1st Appearances Series 2 Superman action figure. Measures 2.75-in. x 4-in.; Full color; 32 pages.

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Written by Andy Diggle. Art and cover by Pascal Ferry. Continuing the thrilling new adventures of DC's premiere science-fiction hero! Adam Strange survives an alien attack as he discovers clues to what's happened to his adopted homeworld, Rann! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

DC/Vertigo Edition - 1st printing. Collects Adventures in the Rifle Brigade (2000) #1-3 and Adventures in the Rifle Brigade: Operation Bollock (2001) #1-3.

Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Cover by Brian Bolland.

When the chips are down, there's only one team to call to keep Britannia ruling the waves: the Rifle Brigade! This new trade paperback collects the 3-issue Vertigo miniseries ADVENTURES IN THE RIFLE BRIGADE and its sequel, OPERATION BOLLOCK. Ey-oop! Yer aht of order!

Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

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Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Matthew Clark and Andy Lanning. Cover by Gene Ha. It's a deadly new villain for the Man of Steel! New Parasites are born, and they have a thirst for the Man of Steel's power! 32 pg, FC, Cover price $2.50.

1st printing.

Story and art by Mark Alan Stamaty.

The story you are about to read tells of a different kind of superhero. It is based on true events in the life of a real person, who shows us it's not necessary to see through wall or fly or have any superpowers at all to be a real-life-hero.

Hardcover, 7in. x 9-in., 32 pages, B&W. All Ages

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Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. "The Lost Word!" Story and art by Yu Watase. Alice is desperate to rescue her sister Mayura, who has been ensnared by the embodiment of evil called Darva. In defiance of Nyozeka's warnings, Alice and the other young Lotis Masters enter the Darva before having found the Lost Word. When Kyô, her true love, comes under attack, it's up to Alice to save both him and Mayura with the power of the Lotis. When it seems that all hope is lost, Nyozeka has an essential role to play... You won't want to miss the powerful conclusion of Alice 19th! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Story and Art by Joel Rivers. Sheriff Johnston, on a tip from "The Three," has gone to look for his son. But this reunion will be short-lived, as the boy and the Sheriff are captured by a band of desperate men. Who is more dangerous -- Ned's outlaws or the marshals who hunt them? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL Penciled by DAVE ROSS Cover by SKOTT YOUNG "WAXING POETIC" PART 2 (OF 2) Montreal faces its gravest hour as it falls under attack by...wax statues of the entire Marvel Universe?! Can Alpha Flight pull itself together in time to save this crown jewel of Quebec? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605518-00811 Cover price $2.99.

Celebrating Christmas north and south of the border! Flip covers feature an X-Men Christmas by George Tuska, and Silver Age Mexican super-hero Santo by Dave Stevens. There's also a panorama of yuletide art inside by Wally Wood, Joe Sinnott, Frank Brunner, Nick Cardy, Alex Toth, Martin Nodell, Dave Ross, Esteban Maroto, Jack (Alley Oop) Bender, and others! Plus, incredible interviews with Golden Age artists Tom Gill (Lone Ranger, etc.) and Morris Weiss of the Timely/Marvel bullpen! Inside you'll also find "The Silver Age of Mexican Comics" by historian Fred Patten, exploring the 1960s down Mexico way. Additionally, you'll be treated to all-new Blackhawk, Conan, Tor, Relampago (Lightning), The Phantom Pilot, Amra and the Queen of the Super-Charro, Criollo, and the Invincible Horse (with a cornucopia of rarely-seen comic art)! Plus FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and Bill Schelly, and Michael T. Gilbert's "Comic Crypt." (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 108pgs, B&W $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Written by FIONA AVERY Penciled by MARK BROOKS Cover by MARK BROOKS PART 5 (OF 6) It's make-it or break-it time for Marvel's newest heroine when her mentor throws this babe into the woods ? literally. Anya's personal past and professional future collide in a moment of truth featuring her biggest obstacle yet. It's a final exam with life-and-death stakes. Everything you've seen has been building up to this point. Don't miss out! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605564-00511 Cover price $2.99.

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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #513 Written by J. Michael Straczynski Pencils & Cover by Mike Deodato JR. "SINS PAST" PART 5 (OF 6) The worst defeat that Peter Parker ever endured ? a moment frozen in the minds of Spider-Man fans everywhere ? was supposed to be far in his past. But now, two villains ? ripped, perhaps, directly from that very moment ? have emerged, and they threaten to destroy everything that he holds dear! IF YOU EVER THOUGHT YOU WERE A SPIDER-MAN FAN, YOU CAN'T MISS THIS ISSUE! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.25 UPC: 5960604716-51311 Cover price $2.25.

Movies, Books, DVDs, Comics, Reviews. In this issue: The Incredibles - Brad Bird unmasked; David Goyer stakes out Blade: Trinity; Laurell K. Hamilton - sex, violence and the Queen of Horror; gift guide. Plus: Fiction by Larry Tritten, Paul Di Filippo, Patrick Weekes, Steve Carper and Aaron Allston.

1st printing. The release of the hit movie American Splendor raised Harvey Pekar's popularity to an entirely new level. Now comes Our Movie Year, an original graphic novel in which Pekar portrays his sudden rise, as seen through his hilariously grumpy point of view: from Sundance, to Cannes, to the Oscars, and beyond. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 174 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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December 2004. Stories: "Baby on Board" by Kenneth Brady, "A Plague of Ruins" by Joe Schembrie, "What Wise Men Seek" by Mike Moscoe, "The Fruitcake Genome" by Carl Frederick, "The Bambi Project" by Grey Rollins, "Savant Songs" by Brenda Cooper, "Small Moments in Time" by John G. Hemry. Science Fact article: "Focusing Visions and Goal for Opening Space" by Yoji Kondo and William A. Gaubatz. Probability Zero article: "The Test" by Kevin Levites. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 144 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

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By Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp Angel Stomp Future is illustrated by Juan Jose Ryp (Frank Miller's Robocop, Alan Moore's Another Suburban Romance). Warren Ellis explains he created Angel Stomp Future because he "love(s) the science fiction pulps." Further elaborating, he explains "I own dozens of sf pulps from the 30s, and books of their covers. The sf pulps still survive today, in the shape of monthly digest-size magazines. But they don't have the true spark of madness in their covers, and rarely in their content. You could look at those old covers and see people opening up the throttle and just letting rip, getting as crazy as possible, just for the hell of it, just for the art and the sound of it. Ryp is the spiritual heir of those early sf pulp artists working at the upper limit of imagination and endurance, filling every inch of his pages with exquisitely illuminated insanity and producing it at almost impossible speeds. Me and Ryp are making some noise!" Cover by Juan Jose Ryp. MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, B&W $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Purple Foil Edition. Limited to 750 copies. Includes Avatar Certificate of Authenticity. By Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp Angel Stomp Future is illustrated by Juan Jose Ryp (Frank Miller's Robocop, Alan Moore's Another Suburban Romance). Warren Ellis explains he created Angel Stomp Future because he "love(s) the science fiction pulps." Further elaborating, he explains "I own dozens of sf pulps from the 30s, and books of their covers. The sf pulps still survive today, in the shape of monthly digest-size magazines. But they don't have the true spark of madness in their covers, and rarely in their content. You could look at those old covers and see people opening up the throttle and just letting rip, getting as crazy as possible, just for the hell of it, just for the art and the sound of it. Ryp is the spiritual heir of those early sf pulp artists working at the upper limit of imagination and endurance, filling every inch of his pages with exquisitely illuminated insanity and producing it at almost impossible speeds. Me and Ryp are making some noise!" Cover by Juan Jose Ryp. MATURE AUDIENCES 32pgs, B&W$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Anime & Manga Monthly - The #1 source for domestic anime, manga & more! The ultimate magazine for anime fans! This issue: Inuyasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass; Inuyasha Ani-Manga Preview; Best of 2004 - Special Editor's Choice; Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - The Inside Scoop; Holiday Gift Guide; Video Game Wish List - Hot Picks for X-Mas. Plus: Win Giant Robo & Gokusen prizes. Remember, if it's anime in America, it's gotta be Animerica! Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.99.

Final Issue - America's only shôjo manga magazine! Shojo represents the future of manga! Its concentration on beautiful art, impressionistic symbolism, character-driven stories, and spectacular layout is the cutting edge of the manga medium and has garnered not only its originally intended female readership, but also a male readership who are "ahead of the curve" when it comes to sophisticated manga storytelling! And Animerica Extra is on the very blade-tip of the cutting edge with four of the most diverse and exciting stories serialized every month! With information-packed features and columns, Animerica Extra readers know the best and most up-to-date info in shojo! Cover price $4.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. It's back! Ape Omnibus returns with another 64 pages of sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, crime, and super-hero comics... at a new reduced price! If you missed issue #1, issue #2 is the perfect place to get on board. Contributors include: Mike Hall, Jason Seabeaugh, Francis Ordonez, David Hedgecock, Brent E. Erwin, Jerry Hunter, Marcus DiGesu, Anthony Figerao, Chad Lambert, Joe Gravel, Dara Naraghi, and James West. PLUS: Find out how to see your own work in the next Ape Omnibus! Softcover, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Written by John Ostrander Art by Chris Batista and Dave Meikis. The 3-part "With the Fishes" concludes! What happened on the day San Diego sank? The truth may surprise you when Aquaman is forced to choose between civilization and chaos as a group of pirates led by the villainous Marauder takes advantage of the horrendous, watery disaster area. 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "A Chance to Shine!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie has to pose as Mr. Shine and sell floor cleaning products after the regular guy hurts his ankle. "Big City Blues," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie goes to the big city to visit his cousin Albert and meets people like he sees on TV. "To Sleep - Per Chance," script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie can't sleep no matter how hard he tries. "No Sweat, Coach!", script by Mike Pellowski, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Coach Kleats warns the guys not to leave sweaty clothes and socks in the lockers. "Plaidness Madness," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Mr. Lodge asks for Archie's help in picking out a jacket for Veronica but when Veronica looks in the store window and sees the one he picked out she tells Archie that its horrid so the gang try to convince her that style is in. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "Next Big Thing": The hottest ticket in town is no longer the Archies, but an Archies "tribute" band! The gang never expected competition from clones, and while Archie graciously talks them up, Reggie's thinking of ways to "unplug" the replicant rockers! Veronica must use some investigative hocus pocus to solve the magical mystery! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

By Various. 'Tis the Season to be Jolly, as Archie and his friends celebrate in true Holiday style! Archie and crew have long displayed their holiday spirit, and now through the magic of this digest series, many of the Christmas classics of old are re-presented along with new yuletide tales. It's a stocking-full of good holiday cheer you won't want to miss! Digest, FC Cover price $2.39.

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Writer: Andy Hartnell Artist: Nick Bradshaw Finishes/Colorist: Etienne St-Laurent Cover: Cardstock; J. Scott Campbell; $4.99; Standard Discount; 100% ratio Format: Standard ? Cardstock Cover; 40 pages The RED-HOT first issue of Dynamite's Army of Darkness comic book series by writer Andy (Danger Girl) Hartnell and artist Nick Bradshaw is now available as a special, limited edition Director's Cut! Underneath the cardstock cover by J. Scott Campbell, you'll not only get the full first issue ? which introduces all new Ash adventures ? but the full script by Hartnell as well as an issue #1 cover gallery, featuring all four covers: Photo, J. Scott Campbell, Marc Silvestri and Ben Templesmith! Plus, opening intros by Nick Bradshaw and Andy Hartnell, and a peek into Bradshaw's sketchbook! If you missed out the first item, do not hesitate again ? this is the definitive edition of AOD #1! Special notes: ALSO AVAILABLE: Rainbow Foil Cover Edition, limited to 500, at the suggested retail price of $19.99! Cover price $4.99.

Dynamic Forces Director's Cut Foil Edition. One of a specially limited series of 499 copies, includes Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity. Writer: Andy Hartnell Artist: Nick Bradshaw Finishes/Colorist: Etienne St-Laurent Cover: Cardstock; J. Scott Campbell; Cardstock Cover; 40 pages The RED-HOT first issue of Dynamite's Army of Darkness comic book series by writer Andy (Danger Girl) Hartnell and artist Nick Bradshaw is now available as a special, limited edition Director's Cut! Underneath the cardstock cover by J. Scott Campbell, you'll not only get the full first issue ? which introduces all new Ash adventures ? but the full script by Hartnell, Plus, opening intros by Nick Bradshaw, and a peek into Bradshaw's sketchbook!

Signed and numbered by Andy Smith - Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Andy Smith. A comprehensive look at some of the artist's personal favorite works. Includes the never-before-seen 1st Man #2, lots of curvaceous women and mightily muscled men, and some of Andy's commercial work. The sold-out Volume 1 was limited to 100 copies and was sold exclusively at conventions in 2004. Don't miss this one! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 500 copies. Cover price $20.00.

1st printing. "From Pencils to Ink!" Collecting the work of Mark Nelson, in this book you will find much terrible beauty, as well as whimsy and adrenaline-pushing excitement, in this importnat first collection of Mark's drawings and storytelling. From the "Broken Angel" series, to the "Thunderhunter" figures, to the sequential works, you will be transfixed. Softcoevr, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.