Comic books December 2004

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MIKE BARON art & cover by MEL RUBI & BARBARA KAALBERG CONCEPT: Frank Grace attended the South Dakota School of Mines, learned to handle explosives and went to work for Grindcorps. Leasing a mine they knew to be played out, Grindcorps took out an enormous insurance policy, doctored Frank's charge so that it brought the mountain down on him, then collected his life insurance. Unfortunately for Grindcorps, Frank emerges weeks later, obtains plastic surgery in Costa Rica and returns to wreak his vengeance. The Detonator can explode anything from a skyscraper to a wine glass with no collateral damage. THIS ISSUE: The Detonator blew up Grindcorps' Hong Kong HQ with surgical precision. He thought he got them all. He was wrong. The Twenty Step Vipers sent master assassin Manglebaum to kill Frank. Oakland PD detective McGill Green thinks Frank's a right-wing whack job. Green's sister died in the bombing of a federal building, and Green thinks Frank may have done it. The Twenty Step Vipers are not at peace with themselves. Chafing at Uncle Yang's conservative ways, Roger Yee has sent his own assassin, Sling Blade, to kill both Frank and Manglebaum. The quiet hamlet of Milford, Montana, is about to explode.Brilliant art by Mel Rubi. Hard-hitting dialogue by Mike Baron. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. By David Hedgecock, Tetsu Liew, Vincent Ramirez, and Terry Flippo. Four, beautifully illustrated, self-contained tales introduce us to the sci-fi world of lovely Lily and her rag-tag crew of space pirates, who scour the galaxy in search of ancient treasure and grand adventure. Star Wars meets Tomb Raider with a funky flare! Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by David Hine. Art by Mike Perkins & Drew Hennessy. Cover by Steve McNiven. "MR. M" PART 6 (OF 6). The explosive conclusion to Bishop's very first case in District X! Bishop and Ismael have their final showdown with the mysterious Mr. M! 32 PGS. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Doctor Solar (1962-1969 Gold Key) #1-7.

Written by Paul S. Newman and Matt Murphy. Art by Bob Fujitani.

Now one of the classic "super-hero" characters of our time is available in a hardcover collection!

The original incarnation of the classic hero Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom, springs to life in this newly remastered collection of classic stories from comic geniuses Paul S. Newman and Matt Murphy, reprinted for the first time in nearly thirty years. Fans of Russ Manning, Mac Raboy, or Alex Raymond will be delighted with artist Bob Fujitani's original depiction of this classic hero in all his radioactive glory. True fans of the golden age of sci-fi comics will not be disappointed with the newest addition to Dark Horse's line of classic science fiction titles.

Hardcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.95.

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Written by SAMM BARNES Penciled by TRAVEL FOREMAN Cover by DALE KEOWN Creative Consultant J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI PART 3 (OF 6) From the pages of SUPREME POWER, the limited series that reveals the dark secrets of Joe Ledger's past. And while figures from Dr. Spectrum's past continue to haunt him, the government searches for a way to solve the Hyperion problem! 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605615-00311 Cover price $2.99.

Inside - Happy Times & Places, Russell T Davies, Matrix Data Bank, City of Death, Steven Moffat, Fluid Links, Quinn & Howett, The Watcher, Unit Hotline, Jackie Jenkins, The Flood; New Series - the production team answers questions inside. Cover price $6.80.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Three long Disney adventure stories: Donald in "Last of the Blackducks," in which he embarks on a treasure hunt with the ghost of his grand-grand-grand-uncle ? a pirate!; Then Mickey stars in "Just Be Nice," which pits him again against the three mad scientists, Ecks, Doublex, and Triplex; and lastly, Uncle Scrooge stars in "Right to the Source," which takes him, Donald and Gyro to Egypt in search of ancient treasure. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

by Various In this issue: "Wintertime Wager," a classic Carl Barks 10-pager (his first story starring Gladstone Gander), is featured, along with a Mickey Mouse adventure, "Uncle Elvis' Ranch," written by Donald D. Markstein; and a Dutch Donald Duck story, "Big Brain Blowout!" A nice Christmas-themed cover by Daniel Branca wraps the issue! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by John Byrne Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Byrne. Cliff, Rita and Nudge infiltrate an illegal ultimate fighting ring by pitting Robotman against multiple malevolent machines of destruction! Learn secrets of where Cliff Steele, Rita Farr and the Chief have come from ? just in time for Robotman to lose his head! On sale Oct 27 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. As the battle on Namek turns the entire planet into a fireball, Goku shows his opponent Freeza mercy who shows no gratitude. Awaiting Goku's return, Earth's heroes are shocked to find that Freeza is back, swearing to destroy the Earth! But as the heroes prepare to make one last stand, another mysterious warrior appears out of nowhere. His name is Trunks, a time traveler from the future. But Trunks has come to deliver a shocking message, and the future isn't looking good. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. The day of the Cell Game has come - the day when Earth's champions must compete to save the entire human race from destruction. All along, Cell has longed for a match with Goku, to crush the world's mightiest hero and establish its supremacy over all creation. Both of them have enough power flowing through their bodies to destroy the earth. But Goku knows something that Cell doesn't...he isn't the world's mightiest hero. That hero is Gohan, Goku's son. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hong Seock Seo.

Rath's mental state has deteriorated to the point that he lashes out at his closest allies, who are duly concerned for his health. After Cesia is apprehended, Rath comes to realize that his allies are all he has left.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rated T

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Mineko Ohkami.

To the surprise and amazement of Rath, Thatz and Zoma, a presumed-dead Fiji is now fully grown! The discovery is hopeful for the encouraged group, who stumbles upon Nadil's castle. With Fiji's skill and guidance, they cross the desert of the dead that surrounds the castle. Will all these good omens keep the gang out of harm's way?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated T

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. Rin and the Beatmen are signed up for a Battle of the Bands, and things heat up when The Beatmen start snatching fans and followers from their rival group The Privee. Yet, when the Privee start blocking the Beatmen from securing gigs, the boys in the band decide to hold an outdoor concert! With clouds, and crowds gathering will an act of God send them to stardom, or down the drain!?! Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3, Issue 2 - Fall/Winter 2004.

December 2004. 100% Official Dungeons & Dragons Content. Greyhawk's Istivin: City of Shadows. Plus: Fallen Angel - An Eberron Adventure from Keith Baker, Undead Monks, Master the Hall of 10,000 Blades, New Columns by Wil Wheaton and Monte Cook. Cover price $6.99.

Includes Signed Bookplate - 1st printing. Written by Dominic Milano. Art and Cover by Eduardo Risso. Introduction by Brian Azzarello. This publication features new and unpublished art by Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets; Batman), including some newly translated work from his native Argentina. The publication includes a separate book plate individually signed by Risso! Softcover (Saddle Stitched), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 2,000 copies.

Does NOT Include Signed Bookplate - 1st printing. Written by Dominic Milano. Art and Cover by Eduardo Risso. Introduction by Brian Azzarello. This publication features new and unpublished art by Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets; Batman), including some newly translated work from his native Argentina. Softcover (Saddle Stitched), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 2,000 copies.

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Written by AKIRA YOSHIDA Penciled by CHRIS GOSSETT Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ "THE FIRST IMPRESSION" PART 3 (of 5) As The Hand's power continues to grow, Kagenobu Yoshioka's grasp on Japan tightens. But when he begins teaching their secret martial arts knowledge and mystic skills to the young Eliza Martinez, all of Yoshioka's careful planning threatens to come undone. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+ ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605619-00311 Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Richard Pini and Wendy Pini. Art and Cover by Wendy Pini. The Grand Quest continues as Cutter and his tribemates are reunited as they seek the legendary Palace of the High Ones. But betrayal and death line the way when they're driven into a brutal conflict against murderous trolls who guard the Palace! Softcover, 5-in. x 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Michael Moorcock Art and cover by Walter Simonson The miniseries continues! Young Elric embarks on a dream quest of two years: the dream of water, in which he confronts his rival Yrkoon, as well as a powerful water elemental and a Lord of Chaos. Can dragons and armies restore a kingdom to its rightful heir? Retailers note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale Dec 29 ? Prestige Format ? 2 of 4 ? 48 pg, FC, $5.95 US Cover price $5.95.

Santa's enchanted bookcase, his gift to Elvira for Christmas, unleashes all manner of contents from its books, including tough-guy author Ernest Chandler, in "Read 'Em and Weep!" by Strom, Sutton and Vey! Also, an experiment on cats has the fur flying, in "Pussies Galore!" by Howell and Barreto! Photo cover. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by KARL BOLLERS Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN Cover by GREG HORN "BLOOM" PART 4 (OF 6) For the second time in her life, Emma's mutant powers of telepathy are blossoming ? but this time, she has someone to help her learn how to control them! But can she trust the motives of this new friend? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605432-01611 Cover price $2.99.

Volume 3- 1st printing. Story and Art by Tow Nakazaki. Every good western has to have a brawl on top of a speeding train between a gun-crazed villain and a two-timing partner! Add a collapsing mineshaft and a daring escape by a mine cart, and it's the ride of Mingchao's lifetime! Will her lucky rabbit's foot be enough to help her out of one tight squeeze after another? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

3rd printing. Written by Chancre Scolex (Jhonen Vasquez), art by Crab Scrambly (Brad Canby). This all-new book follows the adventures of IT as he leaves his boring life to explore and destroy all new realms. Bored with a life spent beating an endless supply of kittens, IT ventures outside and discovers a world entirely new to him. Though he is at first elated to find a place full of wonder and happiness, IT soon realizes that he can never belong. IT is depressed until he realizes that, even in this strange new world, everything can be beaten. This 24-page, full-color 6" x 5" book has glossy cardstock cover. Cover price $3.95.

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris The thrilling finale (4 of 4)to "State of Emergency!" In order to stop the killer from terrorizing his city, Mayor Hundred must leave the safety of City Hall to personally confront someone from his past life...and once again don the mantle of the super-heroic "Great Machine!" On sale Oct 13 ? Mature Readers ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.

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Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by AARON LOPRESTI Cover by ANDY PARK "FOOD FIGHT" PART 2 (OF 3) As Professor Xavier and Magneto cobble together the fragile pieces of the once-proud island nation of Genosha, hostile outside forces attempt to undo all that they have accomplished! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605540-00611 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by TONY BEDARD Penciled by JAMES CALAFIORE Cover by MIZUKI SAKAKIBARA "LIVING PLANET" PART 2 (OF 2) Ego the Living Planet ? a father?! It's up to the Exiles, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four to keep the Earth from becoming Ego Junior! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.99.

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By Ken Haeser and Peter A. Deluca. Asia continues on her journey to retrieve her stolen daughter and finds help from an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, Prometheus's army marches against the Elf kingdom and Asteroth decides that Prometheus has outlived his usefulness. Asia learns the aweful truth about Gaia and Prometheus. 40pgs, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean. Part 1 of a new 4-part story, "The Year After." It's a family affair as Snow White goes into labor, and the magical nature of her pregnancy becomes an event that no one expected. The ever-proper Miss White is about to discover that having the Big Bad Wolf's baby is more than she'd ever bargained for...but the proud papa may be in the for the biggest surprise of all. Plus, the results of the election for Fabletown's new mayor are in...and the winner may surprise you! Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Peter David Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco Cover by Ashley Wood Doctor Juris is no longer in power in Bête Noire! On the run from the Hierarchy, it appears the Fallen Angel ? his rejected former lover ? may be his only ally. Meanwhile, a power vacuum created by the absence of Juris triggers a showdown! On sale Oct 13 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.95.

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Written by MARK WAID Pencils & Cover by MIKE WIERINGO AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED TIE-IN! "FOURTITUDE" FINALE! PART 3 (OF 3) Galactus the World-Eater is coming to Earth to choose one of the Fantastic Four as his new herald ?but which one? The consequences of his choice will set the tone and scope of the series, as our Galactus saga unfolds in full next month! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960604456-51911 Cover price $2.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Disassembled!" Collects Fantastic Four (1998-2012 3rd Series) #514-519.

Written by MARK WAID and KARL KESEL. Art by PACO MEDINA and MIKE WIERINGO.

Manhattan is cut off from the rest of the world by a fleet of miles-high alien spacecraft ? and that's just the beginning! With the Avengers in disarray, New York reluctantly turns to the disenfranchised Fantastic Four, the only heroes in town, to save them ? but where to even start? And which member of the team will make a decision that will radically change the Fantastic Four for some time to come?

Plus: Witness the genesis of an all-new, all-twisted Frightful Four!

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #251-257 and ANNUAL #17, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #233, and Thing (1983-1986 1st Series) #2.

Story and art by John Byrne.

Not since the days of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the trailblazers of the Marvel Universe, had someone so perfectly captured the intense mood, cosmic style and classic sense of adventure of Marvel's first family of super heroes. Writer/artist John Byrne launched the Fantastic Four into realms where few creators before had dared to go. Now, the collection of his classic run continues! Featuring a four-part epic deep within the Negative Zone - and the death of...Reed Richards?!

Plus: Galactus devours the Skrull homeworld, and the Fantastic Four say goodbye to the Baxter Building!

Guest-starring the Avengers!

Softcover, 264 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos.) Cover price $4.95.

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"Black Mark" Written by J. T. Krul, Talent Caldwell and Michael Turner. Pencils by Talent Caldwell. Inks by Jason Gorder. Cover by Talent Caldwell and Jason Gordor. Betrayed by one of her own, Kiani is the only person who can save Casque! But, questions remain. What does her newfound enemy want with Casque, and does the mysterious Casque even need saving? This climatic finale issue sets the stage for the return of the Fathom series! Cover price $2.99.

"Black Mark" Written by J. T. Krul, Talent Caldwell and Michael Turner. Pencils by Talent Caldwell. Inks by Jason Gorder. Cover by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald. Betrayed by one of her own, Kiani is the only person who can save Casque! But, questions remain. What does her newfound enemy want with Casque, and does the mysterious Casque even need saving? This climatic finale issue sets the stage for the return of the Fathom series! Note: Aspenstore.com exclusive variant. Cover price $2.99.

This book compiles a jolly good number of the "Kinema Comics" from the 1920's featuring a legendary and controversial giant of the silver screen, Fatty Arbuckle. Like his vaudevillian films with Mack Sennett, Paramount and Vitaphone, these comics captured the same spirit, Arbuckle tricks the trickster, doles out humility to the rich, and always gets the pretty girl. Also included are shorts featuring Mabel Normand, Snub Pollard, and more! With an introduction by Arbuckle documentarian Paul E. Gierucki, and cover by film lover Kim Deitch, it's like having your own festival of classic comedy shorts in one place! 32pgs, B&W$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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Volume 13 - #9 - December 2004. Marisa Ramirez - Sexy Slayer & All Souls Day Star. Plus: 69 hot holiday gifts; Hot Girls Who Suck - Blade: Trinity vamps Jessica Biel & Parker Posey; sultry stars of Species III; Superman's gal pal Kristin Kreuk; Las Vegas Tangerine Club Girls Exposed. Cover price $6.99.

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The FBI's most powerful weapon is the mind of one man. JEREMY LOVE (W), ROBERT LOVE (P), JEFF WASSON (I), CHIP ZDARSKY (C) On sale October 13, FC, 32pg, $2.99 He's badly wounded. One of his allies has betrayed him. Now, the FBI is closing in, the Zodiacs have him on the run, and the only woman he can trust has been captured. Past events come full circle and the stage is set for the final showdown in the slums of Kingston, Jamaica. From rising stars Jeremy and Robert Love, it's 48 pages of all out action in the conclusion of the most stylish and suspenseful thriller on the stands today. Cover price $3.99.

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Paul Blaisdell's It! The Terror From Beyond Space - on the scene with Bob Burns; Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow; Edgar Rice Burroughs John Carter film A Princess of Mars now in preproduction; Burroughs illustrator Thomas Yeates; sexy Bond girl Lana Wood; restoration of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly; Felix 'Twiki' Silla on Buck Rogers; Chicago's Shock Theater; John Saxon; voice man Paul Frees; Honey West director Walter Grauman; Tommy Chong; Paul Picerni; Groucho is God in Skidoo; lost silent Marx Bros. Cover price $9.95.

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On sale 11.24 $5.95 one-shot full color/48 pages written by PHIL HESTER art & cover by ANDY KUHN CONCEPT: Duncan is a normal teenager...except that his Mom is a suburban hausfrau and his Dad is a colossal, Tokyo-stomping dragon. Their divorce leaves him struggling between fitting into a human society that often fears him or ascending to his father's throne as king of the monsters. THIS ISSUE: Duncan's class trip to Europe should be an exciting diversion from his troubled home life, but when he sets foot on British soil, ancient forces stir and an unstoppable armored giant begins a rampage that can only end with Duncan's death. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Masato Soda. Neophyte firefighter Daigo Asahina finds himself in the thick of the action as he and fellow Medaka-Ga-Hama team member Taira barge into the burning community hall alongside Rinko Rescue Team. Daigo succeeds in preventing the Rescue Team and the victims from being trapped underneath the fallen electrical cables, only to find them stuck in a smoky room with no perceivable exits. Daigo figures in yet another controversy after he - in his usual cavalier fashion - commandeers a pumper truck and rams it against the side of the building to tear down a wall. Will he come up with the right answers when he is interrogated about the pumper truck incident during the interview portion of the Rescue Certification Exam? 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 $9.95.

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Written by Dan Jolley. Art by Chris Batista & Dan Green. Cover by Luke Ross . A special issue that ties into IDENTITY CRISIS, featuring guest art by Chris Batista (THE LEGION) & Dan Green (Uncanny X-Men)! With the pressures of his family life and the gargantuan responsibilities of the powers of Firestorm weighing heavily on him, Jason Rusch finally decides to blow off some steam! But what will be the consequences of his recklessness...especially when the JLA reveals what happened to Ronnie Raymond? On sale Oct 20 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Created and written by Sean Taylor. Art by J.P. Dupras. Cover by John Paul Leon. When you're a man stuck in the body of an ancient goddess, what's the worst that can happen? What about losing your memories? And what about losing them just as the goddess' former lover returns from the underworld for revenge? It's a gender-twisted nightmare from the Shooting Star Comics Anthology. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 24 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Mamoru Nagano. English adaptation by John Wisnom.

FSS depicts the evolution of the God of Light, Amaterasu, in a universe marked by uneven technological and social advances. It is equal parts epic space opera, military drama and character study, highlighted by Nagano's elegant and detailed artwork. Maintains its original "right to left" storytelling format. Episode 9 brings together Christine V. and her Ladyship Mamadoa Juzotta, who are ordered to dual for the title of "highlander." Christine's refusal wins her the title.

Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 80 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.98.