Comic books August 2003

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Byrd of Paradise!" Collects Hawaiian Dick (2002) #1-3. Written by B. Clay Moore. Art by Steven Griffin. In 1953 Hawaii, the supernatural manifestations of the islands' myths ad legends lie just around every corner. Exiled stateside detective Byrd finds himself immersed in a dark paradise of exotic bar girls, murdered beauties, high speed chases along the scenic Hawaiian coast, and the mysterious Night Marchers of the Pali Highway. The psychic Madame Chan, the eccentric but deadly Bishop Masaki and a restless corpse complete the mix in this introductory slice of tropical noir. This book collects all three issues of the most critically acclaimed mini-series of the year. Included are the HAWAIIAN DICK promotional comic strips, which appeared exclusively on the Image Comics website, as well as unpublished promotional art, concept sketches, pin-ups, drink recipes, background information on the main characters, and plenty of brand new material from Griffin and Moore. Softcover, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN WATSON In stores June 4. A fresh look at the Hawks' past begins with Part 1 of the 3-part story arc "The Thanagarian!" Shayera Thal, the space cop from Thanagar once known as Hawkwoman, ventures to St. Roch to discover the truth about her former partner. But Hawkgirl isn't exactly happy to see her...or to learn about the customary Thanagarian greeting! Plus, Hawkman reveals how he copes with loss from life to life. A great place for new readers to jump on board! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Louis Cha. Art by Wing Shing Ma. WuJi saves the Ming Rebels and becomes the 33rd Chief. Heaven Sword reappears, and Wuji finds Li Ying wounded. What has happened to his uncle Li Ying? Also the Mongols are on the move! Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Collection of nude women curated under the creative direction of Julie Strain. Inside, page-after-page of models in different settings and themes, all under the artistic direction of Julie Strain! 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $8.95.

Nude Variant cover. Collection of nude women curated under the creative direction of Julie Strain. This special Nude Tour Edition of the first issue of the Heavy Metal Live pin-up book features a super-sexy topless photo cover of internationally-known model and actress, Julie Strain! Inside, page-after-page of models in different settings and themes, all under the artistic direction of Julie Strain! 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $8.95.

Collection of nude women curated under the creative direction of Julie Strain. Inside, page-after-page of models in different settings and themes, all under the artistic direction of Julie Strain! 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $8.95.

Nude Variant cover. Collection of nude women curated under the creative direction of Julie Strain. This special Nude Tour Edition of the first issue of the Heavy Metal Live pin-up book features a super-sexy topless photo cover of internationally-known model and actress, Julie Strain! Inside, page-after-page of models in different settings and themes, all under the artistic direction of Julie Strain! 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $8.95.

This issue has a fantasy theme, featuring two graphic novels: one is by Civello, and the other is by Arleston & Mouvier. MATURE READERS Magazine$5.99 Cover price $5.99.

(W) George R.R. Martin and Ben Avery (A) Mike S. Miller (I) Mike Crowell (C) Lynx Studio (Cover A) Mike S. Miller (Cover B) Michael Kaluta FC 32pp $2.95 Six-issue monthly finite series. THE CONCEPT: Night falls over the life of one noble knight and brings the dawn of his squire's knighthood. Dubbing himself 'Ser Duncan the Tall', 'The Hedge Knight' sets forth to the tourney at Ashford Meadow in search of fame and glory and the honor of upholding his oath as a knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Unfortunately for him, the world isn't ready for a knight who keeps his oaths, and his chivalrous methods could be the very cause of his demise. THIS ISSUE: Ser Arlan is dead, long live Ser Duncan the Tall. Ser Duncan finds his way to Ashfordmeadow and prepares himself for the fight of his life. All he owns he is gambling on his first joust, he's determined to be champion, but is that what fate has in store for him? Also, we'll meet some of the most important people in Dunk's future, though who will benefit him and who will betray him is impossible to discern... Cover price $2.95.

HoloFoil Incentive Edition with Hildebrandt painted cover.

Convention Special - Limited to 1,500 copies. Written by George R.R. Martin and Ben Avery. Art by Mike S. Miller. 28 pages, B&W.

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(W) Jose L. Torres (P) Jae Tsai (I) Jae Tsai (Cover) Jae Tsai FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly five issue finite series In stores the week of August 27th. THE CONCEPT: Music of the spheres, or the perfect order of art and science, rule our world. But what would you do if this music became discordant? If the cacophony of the cosmos shattered the thin veil of reality and rained the jagged shards of your whole world and all your preconceived notions of Heaven, Hell, good, evil and everything in between down on you, what would you have left? THIS ISSUE: On the eve of Armageddon, four heroes must face off against the entire forces of the new hell. Do they have what it takes to succeed and are they willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for the good of all humanity? Find out in the thrilling conclusion of Heirs of Eternity. Cover price $2.95.

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BRIAN AUGUSTYN/TODD DEMONG/TIM KANE cover by CARLOS MEGLIA On sale August 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 In the past hour Corey Rollins has been pursued by FBI agents, stumbled across a secret military base, been thrown into a teleportation device that has transported him to an island known as HELL, and now he's surrounded by a welcoming committee of monstrous ape men. And that's just for starters. Join Corey as he battles through Hell trying to find his missing father and find a way off of the island. Written by Brian Augustyn (Out There, Crimson, JLA) and illustrated by Todd Demong and Tim Kane. Featuring colors by Carlos Meglia! Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores June 25. In "Ordeal," the second of the linked "Third Worlds" stories, John Constantine meets the children of Cain, faces trial by ordeal, and braves the borders of Eden in his attempt to discover the truth behind the Shadow Dog Legend. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

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2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Hellblazer (1988-2013) #146-150.

Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Richard Corben.

John Constantine finds himself in a rough American prison after being convicted of murder. Constantine avoids many of the horrors of prison (such as rape) with his patented brand of magic.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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JASON PEARSON/JOHN ARCUDI/ROGER LANGRIDGE/OVI NEDELCU/TOM SNIEGOSKI/JOHN CASSADAY cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU On sale August 27, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Another star-studded issue of stories which Entertainment Weekly called, "A must for fans of Mike Mignola's retro-cool creation." In Jason Pearson's twelve-page story of a blighted house, the flame-throwing Liz Sherman is forced to deal with her family, who she killed when she was a little girl. In more light-hearted fare, Arcudi and Langridge (who worked together on Legends of the Dark Knight: Auterism) deliver a bizarre take on Abe Sapien as Bureau second fiddle to the popstar Hellboy, while Tom Sniegoski (BPRD: Hollow Earth) and animator Ovi Nedelcu show The World's Most Amateur Paranormal Investigator, Hellboy, on his first fumbling mission. And Cassaday's Lobster Johnson strip gets more bizarre with each passing panel... Cover price $2.99.

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(W) George T. Singley IV (A) Joe Abraham (Cover A) Ryan Sook (Cover B) Tomm Coker (Cover C) Casey Jones (Cover D) Chris Brunner (Cover E) George T. Singley IV FC 32pp $2.95 In stores the week of August 13th. THE CONCEPT: "Hadean Gates" villainous underground and corporate scientists are letting genetic technology endanger the natural order under a shroud of secrecy and deceit. Our heroes are hired by a mysterious client to expose the scientist's true intentions and put an end to their research & grotesque experiments...Or are they actually involved to help preserve them...Murder is the only clue! Cover price $2.95.

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(W) George T. Singley IV (A) Joe Abraham (Cover A) Ryan Sook (Cover B) Tomm Coker (Cover C) Casey Jones (Cover D) Chris Brunner (Cover E) George T. Singley IV FC 32pp $2.95 In stores the week of August 13th. THE CONCEPT: "Hadean Gates" villainous underground and corporate scientists are letting genetic technology endanger the natural order under a shroud of secrecy and deceit. Our heroes are hired by a mysterious client to expose the scientist's true intentions and put an end to their research & grotesque experiments...Or are they actually involved to help preserve them...Murder is the only clue! Cover price $2.95.

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(W) George T. Singley IV (A) Joe Abraham (Cover A) Ryan Sook (Cover B) Tomm Coker (Cover C) Casey Jones (Cover D) Chris Brunner (Cover E) George T. Singley IV FC 32pp $2.95 In stores the week of August 13th. THE CONCEPT: "Hadean Gates" villainous underground and corporate scientists are letting genetic technology endanger the natural order under a shroud of secrecy and deceit. Our heroes are hired by a mysterious client to expose the scientist's true intentions and put an end to their research & grotesque experiments...Or are they actually involved to help preserve them...Murder is the only clue! Cover price $2.95.

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(W) George T. Singley IV (A) Joe Abraham (Cover A) Ryan Sook (Cover B) Tomm Coker (Cover C) Casey Jones (Cover D) Chris Brunner (Cover E) George T. Singley IV FC 32pp $2.95 In stores the week of August 13th. THE CONCEPT: "Hadean Gates" villainous underground and corporate scientists are letting genetic technology endanger the natural order under a shroud of secrecy and deceit. Our heroes are hired by a mysterious client to expose the scientist's true intentions and put an end to their research & grotesque experiments...Or are they actually involved to help preserve them...Murder is the only clue! Cover price $2.95.

Retailer Incentive Cover. C.F. Brunner cover. (W) George T. Singley IV (A) Joe Abraham (Cover A) Ryan Sook (Cover B) Tomm Coker (Cover C) Casey Jones (Cover D) Chris Brunner (Cover E) George T. Singley IV FC 32pp $2.95 In stores the week of August 13th. THE CONCEPT: "Hadean Gates" villainous underground and corporate scientists are letting genetic technology endanger the natural order under a shroud of secrecy and deceit. Our heroes are hired by a mysterious client to expose the scientist's true intentions and put an end to their research & grotesque experiments...Or are they actually involved to help preserve them...Murder is the only clue! Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Juan Jose Ryp. Written by Doug Miers. Art by Javier Aranda. Hellina is presented with a unique opportunity to bring down one of Heaven's mightiest warriors. All she has to do is seduce him to follow her to the dark side! 32 pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only* Cover price $3.50.

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Painted cover by David Cabrera. Written by Doug Miers. Art by Javier Aranda. Hellina is presented with a unique opportunity to bring down one of Heaven's mightiest warriors. All she has to do is seduce him to follow her to the dark side! 36 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $3.50.

Nude Servant Cover by Juan Jose Ryp - Limited to 1,000. Written by Doug Miers. Art by Javier Aranda. Hellina is presented with a unique opportunity to bring down one of Heaven's mightiest warriors. All she has to do is seduce him to follow her to the dark side! 36 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $6.00.

Red Hot Nude Cover by James Brown - Limited to 750 copies. Written by Doug Miers. Art by Javier Aranda. Hellina is presented with a unique opportunity to bring down one of Heaven's mightiest warriors. All she has to do is seduce him to follow her to the dark side! 36 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $3.50.

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Platinum Foil Cover by Juan Jose Ryp - Limited to 400 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. Written by Doug Miers. Art by Javier Aranda. Hellina is presented with a unique opportunity to bring down one of Heaven's mightiest warriors. All she has to do is seduce him to follow her to the dark side! 36 pages, B&W, Adults Only.

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Wraparound cover by Rafa Lopez. Written by Doug Miers. Art by Javier Aranda. Hellina is presented with a unique opportunity to bring down one of Heaven's mightiest warriors. All she has to do is seduce him to follow her to the dark side! 36 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $3.95.

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WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY KANO; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores June 11. The H-E-R-O device passes into a new set of hands! Meet Matt Allen. He's got a great job, a loving wife and family, the high score on his company's bowling team...and the H-E-R-O device. There's a good chance things are never gonna be the same for Matt again! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing.

Written by Jeremy Baldridge. Art by Andrew Hale.

Something turns up missing and all eyes immediately turn to the halfling. Are they an entire race of thieves, one and all, or are they merely misunderstood vagabonds, victims of their own wanderlust? Whatever the answer, it's clear that there is more to these half-sized heroes than meets the eye.

Each HEROES OF HIGH FAVOR book contains a toolkit of additional feats, skills, concepts, and prestige classes to explore your race's favored class. HALFLINGS features background information and role-playing tips for ten unique halfling prestige classes, as well as new feats and new uses for old skills specific to halflings and rogues. Inside you will find:

o Cunning new feats. Specially designed for halflings and rogues.
o Handy new skills. Lashworking, ropemaking, trapmaking, and more!
o Clever new rules. Pickpocket knacks, halfling graffiti, and dirty fighting!
o Ten new prestige classes. Explore every rogue multiclass combination.
o Adventure. A complete introductory adventure for your new halfling rogue!

HEROES OF HIGH FAVOR: HALFLINGS is the definitive sourcebook for halfling rogues of every kind.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 76 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

1st printing.

Written by Peter Milligan. Art and cover by Jamie Hewlett.

With just a pair of plastic safety scissors, Hewligan crafts himself the haircut to end all haircuts, little realizing it could be the haircut to end the existence of, well, existence! Join him and Scarlet O'Gasmeter as they run from the laws of physics and rational page layout, on a quest to find the big stone heads that keep turning up in Hewligan's fevered dreams, and return the world to (relative) normality (and find out why the hole in Hewligan's Haircut looks the same from any angle)!

Hewligan's Haircut was drawn by Jamie Hewlett, who was not only responsible for the legendary Tank Girl, but the globally renowned cartoon pop band, Gorillaz! This book is a collectors' edition of material that has been unavailable for over ten years.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $16.95.

Promotional booklet with sneak peaks of upcoming DC Comics series.

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By Various. There's a lot more to the comics business than writing, drawing and coloring! Learn the dos (and many don'ts) of becoming a professional comic book creator. This issue focuses on the conventions -- why you should attend! Preparing for the trip! Getting feedback on your work! And after the convention! Get practical tips on how to present yourself to your peers, make valuable contacts, and build a solid fan base. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

English Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Bishpujo Game Characters!" Volume 5 teaches how to create specific roles and personality traits as well as backgrounds and poster composition of Bishoujo (pretty girl) characters. Softcover, 156 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Antarctic Press continues its series of How to Draw Manga guidebooks! Artists like Rod Espinosa, Sam Lotfi and Sherard Jackson continue to present a comprehensive guide in mastering the manga style, emphasizing different, useful aspects every issue! Each featured artist will have his own exclusive special comments. In this issue: Monsters - How to make your own dragon by Rod Espinosa. Plus: Designing heroes by Sam Lotfi. And: Mecha - Designing your own transforming mech by Sherard Jackson. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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Cover by Brian Ashmore Robin Laws (w)/Brian Ashmore (a) A haunting tale of two fugitives beautifully illustrated in this fully painted limited series! Doctor Bruce Banner discovers that being on the run is a little bit easier when you have a charming young woman to run with ... but his new friend has her own secrets, and her own demons to run from! 32 PGS FC/MARVEL PG Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Mark Bagley Bruce Jones (w)/Mark Bagley (p)/Scott Hanna (i) INCREDIBLE HULK writer Bruce Jones tells the story of the summer's biggest blockbuster with art by ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN's Mark Bagley! 48 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES...$3.50 UPC: 5960611160-00111 Cover price $3.50.

Signed by Bruce Jones, one of 199 copies with COA. Cover by Mark Bagley. Written by Bruce Jones, art by Mark Bagley. INCREDIBLE HULK writer Bruce Jones tells the story of the summer's biggest blockbuster with art by ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN's Mark Bagley! 48 Pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON; ART AND COVER BY CLÉMENT SAUVE JR. AND JUAN VLASCO In stores June 18. When super-heroes can't save the Earth, the Human Defense Corps steps in! A deep- water training mission takes a desperate turn for the strange as parasitic aliens breach the undersea naval base and latch onto the new recruits of the Human Defense Corps. Now it's soldier versus soldier in a fight to the death ? but the mysterious talking gorilla in the white lab coat may know more than he's letting on... FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Burn: Part 3 of 6 - Cover by Skottie Young Karl Kesel (w)/Skottie Young (p) The 2K3 reinvention and reignition of Johnny Storm continues! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE AND STEVE BIRD; PAINTED COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO In stores June 11. The legendary Stone of Albion, inside which the spirit of Britain has slept for countless years, has been stolen. As Tim and the Walkers race to find the Stone, the hidden purpose of the Triskelle's war against the Merlin is finally revealed. Now Tim must lead his friends in a desperate struggle for the very soul of the nation. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

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Cover by Leandro Fernandez Bruce Jones (w)/Leandro Fernandez (a) "Hide in Plain Sight" Pt. 1 (of 5)?In time for the blockbuster HULK movie, this special 25-cent, jump-on issue begins a brand new five-part story arc, featuring the return of Crusher Creel, the Absorbing Man and art by upcoming superstar Leandro Fernandez. 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...$0.25 UPC: 5960604745-05511 Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Leandro Fernandez. "Inside Out," script by Bruce Jones, art by Leandro Fernandez; The Absorbing Man has developed the ability to possess people's minds, and so he's out reeking havoc while trapped in his jail cell. Continuing the 5-part Absorbing man story arc. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Master Lock Presents the Incredible Hulk (2003). Story by Robin Laws with art by M. D. Bright and inks by Rick Perrotta. 50,000 copy promotional edition featuring an all new story where Master Lock products Sphero, a combination lock, and Street Cuff, "the toughest bike lock on the block," join the Incredible Hulk, Elektra, Captain America, Daredevil, Ross Guildenstern, and the Kingpin in a fast-paced cross-country adventure. Ross Guildenstern gets caught up in a deadly game of cat and mouse when Wilson Fisk sets his sights on the contents in Ross' mysterious box. What is in Ross' box? A box protected by a heavy-duty Master Lock Sphero. And, why does the Kingpin of Crime want it so badly? Includes full-page pin-ups featuring the Hulk vs. the fantastic from the Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #12 and the cover for that issue; the cover of Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1; and includes seven full-pages ads starring Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, and Daredevil alongside Master Lock products. Full color, 36 pages including cover, slick paper stock, standard comic format, no cover price.

By Various. The bi-monthly fiction magazine of dark fantasy and grim adventure set in the worlds of Warhammer! Dan Abnett's storming tale of pirates and gold continues! James Wallis' tale of action and adventure in the grim Old World! Blast into the fray with Andy Hoare's "Eye of Terror" story! Plus, more future-war action from Mitchel Scanlon, and much more! 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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Cover by J.H. Williams & Jose Villarrubia Sean McKeever (w)/Matthew Clark (p) "LUNAR" Pt. 3 Worlds collide as the Inhumans travel to their new home: Earth! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.50 UPC: 5960605444-00311 Cover price $2.50.

Includes Limited Edition Trading Card - Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Tak attends a late night battle between the Redsuns and Nightkids. Standing at the roadside, he watches the high-speed race and is surprised to discover that he has come to enjoy this lifestyle. A hard rain starts to fall and a junior member of the Redsuns suddenly challenges Takumi to a rain battle. Iggy is in for the ride of his life as they barrel down the mountain pass at full throttle. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Does NOT Include Limited Edition Trading Card - Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Tak attends a late night battle between the Redsuns and Nightkids. Standing at the roadside, he watches the high-speed race and is surprised to discover that he has come to enjoy this lifestyle. A hard rain starts to fall and a junior member of the Redsuns suddenly challenges Takumi to a rain battle. Iggy is in for the ride of his life as they barrel down the mountain pass at full throttle. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.