Comic books October 2005

Convention Exclusive cover. by Alex Hamby, Benjamin Hall, & Marlena Hall. You know how it ends. Now, learn how it all began in this all-new prequel to the hit series Dead @ 17! In the war between Heaven and Hell, it is mankind who now has possession of a great weapon. The Book of Bolabogg carries within its flesh bindings the secrets of all creation and possibly the means to destroy the demon himself. When it is discovered in the small quaint town of Darlington Hills, it brings with it an unspeakable evil that will forge the destines of a group of men who may be Earth's last, best hope. Caught in the middle is young Grace True, whose life will forever be changed by an escalating conflict beyond her control.

Stories and Art by Various. Return to the world of Nara, Hazy and the rest in the Dead@17 universe. Featuring all-new stories by some of comics' hottest new talent, like Raven Gregory (The Gift), Jake Black (Smallville), Ben Hall (Rough Cut 1 and 2), Otis Frampton (Oddly Normal), and Nicc Balce (Random Encounter). Plus, learn about Nara's future as series creator Josh Howard contributes an all-new tale set after the events of Dead at 17 Revolution (2004) #4. B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story by Matthew Shepherd. Art and cover by Roy Boney. A dead psychotherapist must deal with the consequences of unexpectedly being undead. John faces betrayal from within his own office, as something more horrible than zombies awakens beneath the Pentagon; just when things cant get any weirder, Star Trek: TNGs Wil Wheaton shows up. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

by Dwight MacPherson, Fernando Acosta, Mike Fiorentino, Tony DeVito, Michael DeVito, & Jon Conkling. The pirate Blackbeard, haunted by the spirit of the man he murdered to gain the map to the Relics of Christ, begins his quest to find these priceless artifacts. Blackbeard's first mate, the traitorous Ichabod Klump, sets his heart on stealing the map and presenting it to his true Captain ? Black Bart Roberts. 32pgs, FC (2 of 4)SRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

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by Dwight MacPherson, Fernando Acosta, Mike Fiorentino, Tony DeVito, Michael DeVito, & Jon Conkling. The pirate Blackbeard, haunted by the spirit of the man he murdered to gain the map to the Relics of Christ, begins his quest to find these priceless artifacts. Blackbeard's first mate, the traitorous Ichabod Klump, sets his heart on stealing the map and presenting it to his true Captain ? Black Bart Roberts. 32pgs, FC (2 of 4)SRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

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Bloodline! - By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Jim Mooney. Finally, the secret behind exorcist Randall Hanson's mysterious mission to Fear City is revealed -- plus his shocking connection to one of the vampire kings -- and the Deadbeats emerge horrifyingly worse for it! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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First printing. Volume four. Created by Peach-Pit. Meet Nia. Her trainer Xaki is teaching her to be a Biter. She looks up to her trainer, and will do anything for him, including tracking down some Zero Number named Ren! When word gets out that Ren escaped from Xaki when he tried to bring he back to the community, Nia sets out to avenge the dishonor done to her trainer. Meanwhile, Ren is getting more attention from class playboy Hiro, who tries to plant doubt in her mind about the nature of her relationship with her "master." And when Rubi, a DearS dominatrix, begins to mark her territory, could Ren be headed for the recycling bin? Softcover 5 x 7 1/2-in, Black and white interior. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Tsugumi Ohba. Art by Takeshi Obata. Light tests the boundaries of the Death Note's powers as L and the police begin to close in. Luckily Light's father is the head of the Japanese National Police Agency and leaves information about the case lying around the house. With access to the files, Light can keep one step ahead of the authorities. But who is the strange man following him, and how can Light guard against enemies whose names he doesn't know? Softcover, 5-in x 7.5-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

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by Scott O. Brown & Horacio Lalia. When a unscrupulous bounty hunter begins killing the men for the gold they stole, John discovers a much darker motivation behind his comrades' deaths... one that hits much closer to home than he anticipated. 64pgs, B&WSRP: $7.95 Cover price $7.95.

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Written by MARC DEMATTEIS & KEITH GIFFEN Pencils & Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE. The Hulk is besieged by the Mindless Ones!...while Doctor Strange and Prince Namor are utterly defeated by Dormammu! Meanwhile, Umar walks around talking to herself...while the Silver Surfer...uh...hangs out on the beach...?! Yes, it's action, adventure and idiocy as only Eisner-winners Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire can deliver it! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Pete Woods & Bit and Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Jock In Part 1 of the 4-part weekly shipping "War Crimes," crossing over with BATMAN, the truth about "War Games" is revealed! Now one of Batman's former supporters is out to tear him apart! Plus, Part 2 of "The Beast Beneath," by Gabrych, Castillo & Ramos. 40 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $29.95 View scans Paper: White Label #21-242ED25-013 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Pete Woods & Bit and Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Jock Part 3 of the 4-part "War Crimes!" It's an old-fashioned throwdown when Batman and the Joker lock horns! Plus, the conclusion of "The Beast Beneath." Please note: David Lapham's 12-part "City of Crime" continues in September's DETECTIVE COMICS #811. 40 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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On sale 02.09 $2.50 monthly ongoing series full color, 48 pages written by 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: This is the Big One. Detonator has set in motion forces he cannot control, pitting crime boss against crime boss, with the fate of the world in the balance. The extravagant cruise condo known as the Floating City is actually the world's biggest bomb, and it's headed for the Panama Canal. In Montana, the feds close in on Detonator, as he closes in on Manglebaum. Cover price $2.50.

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Design For Life - From tower blocks to the Tardis, how Edward Thomas designed a whole new universe for Doctor Who; the kids of Patcham High School give the lowdown on Series One; K9 returns; BBC Books; Doctor Who Confidential; The Brighton Exhibition; "The Cruel Sea" Part 3 (W) Robert Shearman (A) Mike Collins. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Three long Disney adventure stories: Donald Duck as the Masked Avenger in 'Crisis'; Uncle Scrooge in 'The Lost Subway,' by Stefan Petrucha and Pasquale Venanzio; Donald Duck in 'The Lost City of Shoe-Ping' by Frank Jonker and Xavier; and a short feature starring Minnie Mouse. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

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by Various As a special Halloween treat, this issue features Carl Barks' classic 32-page story, "Trick or Treat," complete with pages that were deleted by Western Publishing for its initial printing, but were restored in the 1980s for inclusion in the Carl Barks Library. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by John Byrne Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Byrne. Sun City Central Hospital has a problem ? all of the patients are dead! Robotman and Elasti-Girl go to investigate, but what they discover might just suck the life out of them ? literally! Meanwhile, Nudge has her own medical problems and Larry gets a new "old" look! On sale August 31 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Down Paradise Way!" Collects Doom Patrol (1987-95 2nd Series) #35-41. W

Written byGrant Morrison. Art by Richard Case, Kim DeMulder, and Kelley Jones. Cover by Brian Bolland.

The World's Strangest Heroes continue their adventures in this third volume collecting Grant Morrison's career-launching run on DOOM PATROL.

DOWN PARADISE WAY features the debut of Danny the Street, the first appearance of Flex Mentallo, and, through it all, an incredible saga of cosmic war and super-evolving consciousness!

Softcover, 192 pages, full color. MATURE READERS

Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Down Paradise Way!" Collects Doom Patrol (1987-95 2nd Series) #35-41. W

Written byGrant Morrison. Art by Richard Case, Kim DeMulder, and Kelley Jones. Cover by Brian Bolland.

The World's Strangest Heroes continue their adventures in this third volume collecting Grant Morrison's career-launching run on DOOM PATROL.

DOWN PARADISE WAY features the debut of Danny the Street, the first appearance of Flex Mentallo, and, through it all, an incredible saga of cosmic war and super-evolving consciousness!

Softcover, 192 pages, full color. MATURE READERS

Cover price $19.99.

Robert Bloch, Richard Matheson, David J. Schow, F. Paul Wilson, Chris Ryall, Joshua Jabcuga (w); Eduardo Barretto, Kristian Donaldson, Ted McKeever, Ashley Wood (a); Ashley Wood, Jeremy Geddes (c) IDW Publishing and artist Ashley Wood present the return of the illustrated horror magazines! This special bi-monthly newsprint mag, hearkens back to those creepy, eerie magazine from times past, with adapted tales of woe from some of the greatest horror fiction writers from all eras. In this debut issue, hosted by the macabre, man-hating madame, Ms. Doom, Ash Wood takes on Richard Matheson's 'Blood Son,' F. Paul Wilson is joined by Ted McKeever on his own 'Cuts,' Eduardo Barretto illustrates David J. Schow's 'Blood Rape of the Lust Ghouls,' and Kristian Donaldson attends to Robert Bloch's 'Final Performance.' Also included in each issue will be interviews and editorial features that profile the legacy of the writers featured within, starting here with an interview with David J. Schow. This debut issue features covers from both Ashley Wood and Jeremy Geddes. *Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. Cover price $6.99.

Robert Bloch, Richard Matheson, David J. Schow, F. Paul Wilson, Chris Ryall, Joshua Jabcuga (w); Eduardo Barretto, Kristian Donaldson, Ted McKeever, Ashley Wood (a); Ashley Wood, Jeremy Geddes (c) IDW Publishing and artist Ashley Wood present the return of the illustrated horror magazines! This special bi-monthly newsprint mag, hearkens back to those creepy, eerie magazine from times past, with adapted tales of woe from some of the greatest horror fiction writers from all eras. In this debut issue, hosted by the macabre, man-hating madame, Ms. Doom, Ash Wood takes on Richard Matheson's 'Blood Son,' F. Paul Wilson is joined by Ted McKeever on his own 'Cuts,' Eduardo Barretto illustrates David J. Schow's 'Blood Rape of the Lust Ghouls,' and Kristian Donaldson attends to Robert Bloch's 'Final Performance.' Also included in each issue will be interviews and editorial features that profile the legacy of the writers featured within, starting here with an interview with David J. Schow. This debut issue features covers from both Ashley Wood and Jeremy Geddes. *Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. Cover price $6.99.

Secrets of the Demonomicon Revealed. Origins of the Undead; Haunting the Mansion - New Rules for Spooky Sites; Ecology of the Spawn of Kyuss. Cover price $6.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z isone of the most popular manga in the world. Printed in the original right-to-left manga format, this series by acclaimed manga artist Akira Toriyama redefined martial arts comics throughout its original Japanese run in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 1984 to 1995. After years of training and adventure, Goku has become Earth's ultimate warrior - and his son, Gohan, shows even greater promise. But the stakes are increasing as more deadly enemies begin to appear, including Goku's greatest rival Vegeta, and the heroes must go into space to face menaces straight out of science fiction. More action- packed than the stories of Goku's youth, Dragon Ball Z is pure adrenaline. Get ready for action as time travelers, aliens and the mighty Super Saiyans clash over the fate of the universe! 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 22 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. The Lord of Lords has come to Earth - and he needs the help of Goku, Gohan and Vegeta! The evil wizard Bobbidi has returned to resurrect the imprisoned djinn Boo. Bobbidi has assembled a menagerie of vicious beasts, ready to defeat our heroes and feed their power to the djinn. But the most vicious enemy of all is already standing in the heroes' ranks. 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 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hong Seock Seo.

While Seur-Chun and Ru-Ahn fight for their very lives, many terrible secrets are revealed! In a flashback to Seur-Chun's youth, we see how a hunt for a lightning dragon forced Seur-Chun to make a terrible choice...and how his decision forever altered his life and the lives of his wife and son! Back in the present, Seur-Chong must decide whether or not to aid Seur-Chun's fight for survival...but even if the young Dragon Hunter wants to help his estranged father, how can he fight when his powerful sword is in pieces?

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Mineko Ohkami.

After months spent apart, Rath and Cesia have at last been reunited. Since her abduction at the hands of Nadil, Rath has faced all manner of demons, from weakest warrior demon to the mighty Demon Lord himself, all to save the half-demon fortuneteller who, whether he likes it or not, has captured the Dragon Knight's heart. But just because they've been reunited, doesn't mean that they're safe. Rath has been weakened by Nadil's attack and may have to make the ultimate sacrifice if the Dragon Realm is to find victory against the demon horde!

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

Cover price $9.99.

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Burns cover. Closeup of a hooded man and his staff. Issue # and $2.95 price on front cover. Continuing the adaptation of Weis and Hickman's Dragons of Autumn Twilight! The Companions face a cadre of Draconians - and the only two to escape are Flint and Tas. Now, the two smallest amongst them are all that stands between the Companions and an abrupt end to their quest... Cover price $2.95.

Walpole cover. Dragon attacking a man. Issue # and price on back cover. Continuing the adaptation of Weis and Hickman's Dragons of Autumn Twilight! The Companions face a cadre of Draconians - and the only two to escape are Flint and Tas. Now, the two smallest amongst them are all that stands between the Companions and an abrupt end to their quest... Cover price $2.95.

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By popular demand -- DDP has taken it upon ourselves to produce and publish the sixth and final issue of Richard A. Knaak's Legend of Huma! With the Queen of Darkness threatening all the lands of Krynn, Huma embarks on a desperate quest. But is he walking into a trap, or will he find the key to destroying his enemy? Cover price $2.95.

VARIANT COVER depicting a Man holding an upright lance with dragon behind him. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Svetlana Chmakova. When manga writer Christie settles in the artist alley of her first ever anime convention, she sees it as an opportunity to promote the comic she had started with her boyfriend. But when a mysterious cosplayer sweeps Christie off her feet, her life is suddenly filled with the excitement and spontaneity of a new love. But what do you do when you fall in love with someone who is going to be miles away from you in just a couple of days? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Svetlana Chmakova. When manga writer Christie settles in the artist alley of her first ever anime convention, she sees it as an opportunity to promote the comic she had started with her boyfriend. But when a mysterious cosplayer sweeps Christie off her feet, her life is suddenly filled with the excitement and spontaneity of a new love. But what do you do when you fall in love with someone who is going to be miles away from you in just a couple of days? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Leading Genre Entertainment Magazine. Reviews of Films, TV, DVD, Books, Comics, and more. Highlights of this issue: Serenity, Nicolas Cage/Ghost Rider, Corpse Bride, Sky High, Neil Gaiman/Mirrormask. NOTE: DWB #262 in indicia (whole number including DWB: Doctor Who Bulletin/British Dreamwatch issues). Squarebound magazine, 8 x 11, color, 82 slick pages. Cover price $6.99.

1st printing. By G.B. Trudeau. This breathtaking volume boldly, cheerfully, and blankly stares back across the stunningly mellow life and times of Zonker Harris. From his Californian-American roots to his legendary status as surfer, nanny, and former sun god, his career trajectory has unfailingly carried him deeper into the homegrown heart of the American daydream. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

October 2005. 100% Official Dungeons & Dragons Content. Age of Worms - Death and Doppelgangers; Sharpen Your Stakes - Hunting Vampires in Waterdeep; All-New Dungeons & Dragons Adventures from: Phillip Larwood, Eric L. Boyd, Jason Bullmahn. Plus: Monte Cook's Dungeoncraft, Downer, Mt. Zogon. Cover price $6.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Seiji Matsuyama. Densuke's education continues at Densuke Academy. He's now a member of the exclusive and puzzling Eiken club and is discovering all kinds of new things about its buxom members. It's finally summer break and they're all off on an exclusive vacation. It's sun, fun, bikinis and girls with Densuke caught in the middle! Softcover, 5-in. x 6 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

20th Century Fox promotional item that was originally a DVD insert. Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray with art by Rick Leonardi. Full color, 24 pages, slick paper stock, 4.75-in. x 7-in.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Written by Richard Pini and Wendy Pini. Art and Cover by Wendy Pini. Rayek has taken Leetah, Suntop and Ember where no one may follow: into the mists of time itself. Ten thousand years in the future, the travelers will reappear ? but by then mortal Wolfriders will long be dead! Softcover, 5-in. x 1/2-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Bumper Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Elk's Run (2005) #1-3. Writen by Joshua Hale Fialkov. Art by Noel Tuazon and Scott A. Keating. Cover by Darwyn Cooke. A portrait of life inside a militia, told by the people living it, Elk's Run gives readers a unique insight into what leads to a Waco, a Ruby Ridge, or a Jonestown. From writer Joshua Hale Fialkov, the critically acclaimed creator of Western Tales of Terror and illustrator Noel Tuazon, with colors by Scott A. Keating (Secret Skull). Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Stories by Frank Strom and Janet Hetherington. Art by Anna-Maria Cool, Dan Day, Bob Wiacek and Louis Lachance. Elvira's kissing up a storm, putting her mark on the males in Hollywood. Why's she staging a smooch-a-thon? Find out in "The Super-Floozy of Tinseltown!" Also, forensics expands to include magic in "S.C.I. - Supernatural Crime Investigation!" 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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The Clouds Will Slowly Cover Us. Story, art and cover by Steve Emond. A biting satire of the hyper-sensitive teen emo culture. Emo Boy gets pelted with dodgeballs, refuses to eat lunch at school, and decides life is not worth living, but this announcement gets him more attention, which consequently makes him less emo. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects MARVEL PREMIERE #15-25, IRON FIST #1-15, MARVEL TEAM-UP #63- 64 and POWER MAN & IRON FIST #48-50. Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT with DOUG MOENCH, TONY ISABELLA & ROY THOMAS. Pencils by JOHN BYRNE with GIL KANE, LARRY HAMA, ARVELL JONES & PAT BRODERICK. Cover by JOHN BYRNE. Thirty years ago, Marvel's top talents created one of herodom's ultimate martial artists and set him against foes ranging from crazed cultists to alien automata! Now, look back on the days when kung fu was king, and witness Iron Fist's progression from naive newcomer to hero for hire! Featuring Sabretooth, Luke Cage, the X-Men and more! Softcover, 584 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

Volume 6- 1st printing. Story and Art by Tow Nakazaki. The laugh-out-loud Western continues with a bang! Futura the Magician stirs up trouble with his magic show, and reunites Mingchao with Baskerville. However, sparks fly as a fight with Blush abruptly interrupts the reunion. When the Eto-gun is dropped into a piping-hot boiler, what's our gun-toting hero going to do?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. By Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr. and Everett Raymond Kinstler. Everette Raymond Kinstler's portraits of Ronald Reagan, John Wayne, Jimmy Cagney, and Katharine Hepburn are familiar to art lovers, but few realize that Kinstler illustrated pulps and comics. Included herein is an extended biography and more than 300 illustrations - many reproduced from originals, including double-page pulp spreads, paperback novel covers, and panels from Classic Illustrated. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 228 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

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Ernie's back - and at his psychotic, lovelorn best! The Evil One's latest victim was a member of a murderous cult - a cult now determined to destroy Ernie with the power of the Skinwalker! Meanwhile, Ernie's also being hunted by a woman who might be the Lady of his dreams.... Cover price $2.95.

Ernie's back - and at his psychotic, lovelorn best! The Evil One's latest victim was a member of a murderous cult - a cult now determined to destroy Ernie with the power of the Skinwalker! Meanwhile, Ernie's also being hunted by a woman who might be the Lady of his dreams.... Cover price $2.95.

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by Gala Ferriere, Jim Zubkavich, Noi Sackda, Greg Boychuk, & Roberto Campus. A young Kidale is anointed with the power of a reincarnated Solar Exalted and becomes the catalyst for conflict and heroism in the glittering glass city of Chiaroscuro. In a world where the gods have turned their attention away from mankind and incredibly powerful exalts stride forth to remake Creation in their image, legends will be forged and sacrifices will be made. Cover price $3.49.