Comic books August 2003

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by Andi Watson Jack and Nora know they love each other, but the odds seem to be piling against them like broken windows in their superhero world. Plus, Jack's missing cat has returned, and something isn't quite right. A tale of romance, career ambitions, and capes from the writer of Namor and Quest. b&w, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Naru and Keitaro have been acting lovey-dovey since they returned from their little trip and it's driving everybody crazy! But before the issue can be resolved, Keitaro's grandmother announces that she will hand over the Hinata House to him on the condition that he marries one of the girls! It's all out war when the girls attack Keitaro in order to claim him for themselves!

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

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 2nd or later printings.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Naru and Keitaro have been acting lovey-dovey since they returned from their little trip and it's driving everybody crazy! But before the issue can be resolved, Keitaro's grandmother announces that she will hand over the Hinata House to him on the condition that he marries one of the girls! It's all out war when the girls attack Keitaro in order to claim him for themselves!

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

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

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WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores June 18. Part 4 of the 5-part "Naglfar." Trapped between dead angels and mad gods, Lucifer's shipwrecked crew must face their own inner demons in an issue aptly titled "The Deep." And there's no help to be had from the Morningstar, as he enters his father's presence for a nasty revelation. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Stories and art by Ted Nomura, Marcel Magnette, Justo Miranda, and Paula Mercado. Cover by Ted Nomura. Sometimes listed as Families of Altered Wars #111 or Luftwaffe 1946 Vol. 03 #12. In this alternate-history world, the Axis powers succeeded in extending the war into 1946, allowing artists Nomura and company to create fanciful jet fighters and other aircraft as part of Hitlers Luftwaffe air force. The U.S. deploys the "Air Guard" to protect American airspace from Nazi bombers. Plus "Reichdreams" from Spains Miranda and Mercado, and more stories from Marcel Magnette of Belgium. Raumkrieg, Part 7; Tigers of Terra: Shadow War, Part 7; Retrospect: Ikenai! Invitation; My Childhood in America, Part 5; EVG Profile 2040; FoAW Chronology. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Cover by Mort Drucker. Stories and art by Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, Scott Maiko, Jeff Kruse, Joe Raiola, Jacob Lambert, Barry Liebmann, John Caldwell, Greg Leitman, Desmond Devlin, Tom Richmond, Rick Tulka, Paul Coker, Jr., P. C. Vey, Sam Sisco, Hermann Mejia, Irving Schild, Peter Kuper, and Sergio Aragones. A parody of Terminator 3, and the downside of movies in the 2000s, including The Matrix 3 and Charlie's Angels 2. Questions raised by reality TV. Mad's takes on personal ads, May-December romances, and Mapquest.com. Monroe, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Letters page includes a photo of actor Ewan McGregor with the fake Mad cover created for his film Down With Love. Mad's 50 Worst Things About Movies; Mad's Photo Personals Gallery - The Men; Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions - Special Medical Edition; 6 Degrees of Separation Between Anyone and Anything - Part VII; A Mad Look at The Matrix Reloaded; Mapmess; A "True Red, White & Blue" American Patriot...; Spy vs. Spy; The Real Reasons Older Man / Younger Woman Romances Never Work Out; Mad's Not-So-Titillating Outtakes from Charlie's Angels Full Throttle; Duke Bissell's Tales of Undisputed Interest; Questions, Dilemmas & Philosophical Conundrums Raised By Reality TV; Monroe and... The Big Apple - Part Two; Interminable 3 - Rise of the Bad Scenes; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.99.

Stories and Art by The Usual Gang of Idiots. In this issue: Our classic Terminator 2 spoof! Plus: 8 of Don Martin's goofiest gorilla gags! Also: 3 Nicolas Cage movies - a forgettable film festival! And: Artist of the Issue - Paul Peter Porges. Plus: Beach mishaps! Doomed Tomb Raider products! Insane sports fans! 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

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(W) Brian Holguin (P) Eric Basaldua (I) BATT (C) Beth Sotelo For 2000 years, the Madgalenas have battled in secret, protecting humanity from supernatural menaces of all types. Now Patience, a young and untrained beauty, must take on the role of the new Madgalena, perhaps even before she's ready. And wouldn't ya know it, Eric Basaldua, a young and well-trained penciler, takes on the responsibility of becoming Top Cow's next artistic superstar! He's ready. SHIPS WITH TWO COVERS IN A 50/50 SPLIT. Covers by Joseph Michael Linsner and by Eric Basaldua. FC 32 pages $2.99 mini series Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Brian Holguin (P) Eric Basaldua (I) BATT (C) Beth Sotelo For 2000 years, the Madgalenas have battled in secret, protecting humanity from supernatural menaces of all types. Now Patience, a young and untrained beauty, must take on the role of the new Madgalena, perhaps even before she's ready. And wouldn't ya know it, Eric Basaldua, a young and well-trained penciler, takes on the responsibility of becoming Top Cow's next artistic superstar! He's ready. SHIPS WITH TWO COVERS IN A 50/50 SPLIT. Coversby Joseph Michael Linsner and Eric Basaldua. FC 32 pages $2.99 mini series Cover price $2.99.

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ACTOR (A Commitment To Our Roots) Charity Benefit variant cover.

Metallic Cover Edition.

San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Sketch Cover. Limited to 500 and numbered on the front cover. Features cover art by Eric Basaldu bound over the Linsner cover.
(W) Brian Holguin (P) Eric Basaldua (I) BATT For 2000 years, the Madgalenas have battled in secret, protecting humanity from supernatural menaces of all types. Now Patience, a young and untrained beauty, must take on the role of the new Madgalena, perhaps even before she's ready. And wouldn't ya know it, Eric Basaldua, a young and well-trained penciler, takes on the responsibility of becoming Top Cow's next artistic superstar! He's ready. SHIPS WITH TWO COVERS IN A 50/50 SPLIT. Covers by Joseph Michael Linsner and Eric Basaldua. FC 32 pages $2.99 mini series

Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Voyage to the Volcano!"

Written by Judith Stamper. Art by John Speirs.

Ms. Fizzle and her class head to Hawaii to watch a real volcano pop its top! Based on The Magic School Bus books written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 86 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). All Ages

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Tokyo Sites!" Enhance your manga with amazing backgrounds, courtesy of the masters at the Manga University/I-C! Volume 1 is devoted to designing realistic backgrounds based on the futuristic Tokyo cityscape. Each volume features 16 professional-quality, copyright-free background illustrations that artists are encouraged to study, trace, photocopy or cut out and use in their own manga! Softcover (Saddle Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Enhance your manga with amazing backgrounds, courtesy of the masters at the Manga University/I-C! Volume 2 is devoted to High-Rises and City Streets. Each volume features 16 professional-quality, copyright-free background illustrations that artists are encouraged to study, trace, photocopy or cut out and use in their own manga! Softcover (Saddle Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Japanese Neighborhoods!" Enhance your manga with amazing backgrounds, courtesy of the masters at the Manga University/I-C! Volume 3 is dedicated to Japanese Neighborhoods. Each volume features 16 professional-quality, copyright-free background illustrations that artists are encouraged to study, trace, photocopy or cut out and use in their own manga! Softcover (Saddle Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

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Cover by Craig Babiar. Stories and art by Katie Bair, Craig Babiar, Fred Perry, Joseph Wight and Ted Nomura. The third incarnation of the long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring full issues of Antarctics most popular English-language manga. Ninja High School 108, Gold Digger 45, Warrior Nun Areala 18, and Families of Altered Wars/Luftwaffe 1946 110; Twilight X: Storm 5. 196 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Improvisations!" Story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto. Kinoko's jealousy runs rampant as she watches various women come between Izumi and herself. In return, she goes on a date with a crazy Otaku. Izumi's career takes a jump and he actually begins to get work as an illustrator. Kinoko does everything in her power to "protect" him from "scheming" editors and fans. Lunch possesses Kozue and "offers" herself to Izumi. Will he accept? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Tony Bedard (w), Joe Bennett (p), Jonathan Glapion (i), Dave McCaig (c) The revelations continue as the universe-shaking miniseries reaches it's chaotic conclusion! Javi and his Negation Sigil-Bearers take on Charon himself in a cosmic battle pitting man against god! Don't miss the finale that will rock the entire CrossGen line! 32 pgs, full color, on sale July 30 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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2nd Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #11-19 and Annual #1.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby.

Peter Parker's chosen profession is a series of unrelenting tests - but through all his trials, Spider-Man remains steadfast in his determination to use his gifts for the benefit of all.

Featuring the first appearance by the Green Goblin, and Spidey's first meetings with Daredevil and the Hulk.

Plus the Sinister Six!

Hardcover, 278 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

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2nd Edition - Volume 2 - 2nd and later printing. Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #11-19 and Annual #1.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby.

Peter Parker's chosen profession is a series of unrelenting tests - but through all his trials, Spider-Man remains steadfast in his determination to use his gifts for the benefit of all.

Featuring the first appearance by the Green Goblin, and Spidey's first meetings with Daredevil and the Hulk.

Plus the Sinister Six!

Hardcover, 278 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #110-111 and 114-141.

Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Steve Ditko.

Master of the Mystic Arts, a sorcerer supreme, a white knight who wields black magic against blacker villains. Doctor Strange is mankind's only hope against the dark otherworldly forces that conspire to steal the life of the conscious world - forces such as Baron Mordo, the Dread Dormammu, Nightmare, Aggamon, The House of Shadows, Loki, the Mindless Ones, and more.

Hardcover, 272 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

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Barnes & Noble Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1-10. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. It was 1961, out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning. Includes never-before reprinted pinups, and fully recolored to match the original issues. Softcover, 250 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

2nd Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects The Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #7-18.

Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema.

Back-to-press and fully restored by popular demand! The world's favorite space-faring super hero in his continuing saga of anguish and adventure!

He sacrificed himself to save his home world of Zenn-La from the planet-devouring menace Galactus, saving those he loved in exchange for a life of servitude as the Silver Surfer. Now, after disobeying his master, Norrin Radd is stranded on the planet Earth - forever removed from his love, Shalla-Bal, and from the beckoning spaceways! A high point of epic adventure and lyrical drama, THE SILVER SURFER took the comic-book super hero to all-new heights. Using their ravaged protagonist as a lens through which they could comment on the social injustices of the era, Stan Lee and John Buscema turned the Surfer into the ultimate outsider archetype, reflecting the reader's world in his metallic skin. In these pages, the Surfer will face ghosts from beyond the grave seeking redemption, the horrors of war, the devious Mephisto, and mighty Marvel heroes including Spider-Man to the Human Torch and the Inhumans. So what more do you need to know?

Reserve that copy today, True Believer!

Hardcover, 272 pages, full color.

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Cover by Jim Starlin Jim Starlin (w)/Jim Starlin (p) The ultimate tale of the end of the Marvel Universe concludes here! Amidst shifting alliances, will any faction of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains come out on top? And will there even be anything left of the prize when all is said and done? 32 PGS. Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Val Staples (A) Emiliano Santalucia and Enza Fontana (Cover) Emiliano Santalucia FC 32 Pages $2.95 Monthly series In stores the week of August 20th. THE CONCEPT: In a realm where sorcery meets science, The Masters of the Universe set forth to protect all of Eternia from the evil onslaught of Skeletor and his evil forces. It's an epic tale of good versus evil, where there is new danger and suspense at every turn. The story we all loved from the 80's is reborn and re-launched for a new era. THIS ISSUE: Treachery from within! Can it be true? What has happened to turn a one time trusted ally of the Masters against them? Will this be a turning point in Skeletor's victory? Will Eternia and the Masters ever be the same? Find out as the Masters face what could be their final battle against the Forces of Evil! Cover price $2.95.

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Robert Kirkman (w), E.J. Su (p & i), Cover By E.J. Su & Val Staples Introducing the ICONS OF EVIL series, revealing key chapters in the lives of He-Man's most fearsome foes! How did a once great ruler of all the oceans become the lowly servant that we know today? Dive into Mer-Man's tragic past and experience his fall from grace as the creators of Tech Jacket spin an epic standalone story! 48 pgs, full color, on sale July 16 $4.95 Cover price $4.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Maxx (1993-1998) #1-6. Written by Sam Kieth and William Messner-Loebs. Art and Cover by Sam Kieth. Sam Kieth's The Maxx, originally published by Image Comics, ran 35 issues and inspired a cult favorite animated series on MTV. Now this wildly popular, long out-of-print comic returns as a series of highly anticipated collected editions from WildStorm! BOOK ONE, collecting the first six issues, introduces us to the surreal yet touching universe of The Maxx, a homeless super-hero who lives in a cardboard box on the street, and his social worker/soulmate, Julie. Featuring a cameo appearance by Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Maxx (1993-1998) #1-6. Written by Sam Kieth and William Messner-Loebs. Art and Cover by Sam Kieth. Sam Kieth's The Maxx, originally published by Image Comics, ran 35 issues and inspired a cult favorite animated series on MTV. Now this wildly popular, long out-of-print comic returns as a series of highly anticipated collected editions from WildStorm! BOOK ONE, collecting the first six issues, introduces us to the surreal yet touching universe of The Maxx, a homeless super-hero who lives in a cardboard box on the street, and his social worker/soulmate, Julie. Featuring a cameo appearance by Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Dame Darcy. Dame Darcy's Meatcake Collection assembles, in clothbound luxury, over 50 stories, the very best from the first decade of the Meatcake comic - 150 pages of wild and woolly comics, including "Hungry Is the Heart," the legendary collaboration with Watchmen's Alan Moore. Hardcover, 150 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $22.95.

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Meltdown - By Matt Brandstein, Ernie Colon and Joe Rubinstein. Super-heroes throughout history have always relied upon the outer limits of human imagination to lend credence to their strange forms and extraordinary behaviors that comically blur the border between reality and fiction. In these fragile times, when our world faces its greatest threat, faith has taken an urgent precedence over fantasy. Compelled to dispel darkness, 12-year-old Mendy Klein's fate to become a real-life superhero began, where we last left off in the Bavarian forest, upon his utterance of the cabbalistic words that brought his Golem into creation. Mendy's odyssey continues! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Barbara Kesel (w), Luke Ross (p), Tom Simmons (i), Morry Hollowell (c). A young princess struggles to become a global savior?but who will tell her tale? The unity voyage of the sunship continues?and the task of chronicling the troubled teen's amazing deeds falls to the unlikeliest person of all! 32 pgs, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Stefano Raffaele. Written by Stefano Raffaele, Dan Curtis Johnson, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Francois Boucq, Herve Bourhis and Jean-Pierre Dionnet. Art by Stefano Raffaele, Mark Vigouroux, Axel Medellin, Francois Boucq, Herve Bourhis and Fred Beltran. New format! Includes MH's newest ongoing serial, "Fragile," a zombie tale by Stefano Raffaele. Also in this issue: "Rapid Eye Movement," an espionage story by Dan Curtis Johnson and Mark Vigouroux; "Robochrist" by Alejandro Jodorowsky and Axel Medellin; "Shame on You!" by Francois Boucq; "My Pregnancy" by Herve Bourhis; "Spouting Off: The Random Thoughts of Jean-Pierre Dionnet" article by Jean-Pierre Dionnet; and "Megalex" by Jodorowsky and Fred Beltran. 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

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Written by Dan Jolley. Art by Steve Kurth and Barb Schulz. As Ryan Archer's time runs out, his body destabilizing, he must once again say goodbye to Connie and his life on Earth; he and the rest of the Sunreaver crew launch an all-out assault on Baron Karza's Chicago headquarters. Old enemies turn up, loyalties are tested, and fire literally rains from the heavens! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #349-355 and #357-359.

Written by by WALTER SIMONSON. Art by Walt Simonson and Sal Buscema. Cover by Walt Simonson.

Few people have ever left their mark on one character quite the way Walter Simonson has. His work on the MIGHTY THOR swept the Norse God of Thunder to heights never before seen and rarely achieved since. Spanning epic tales of heroism and treachery, love and war, Simonson's work is often considered the definitive Thor. From the majesty and mystery of Asgard to the gritty streets of New York City, Thor was never the same. That is the mark of a true visionary. This volume continues the collection of Simonson's epic run.

Softcover, 240 pages, full color.

NOTE: Vol. 1 & 4-5 are listed under Thor Visionaries: Walt Simonson TPB (2000) Cover price $24.99.

Written by Lance Parkin, Art by Allan Bedmar. Miranda was a happy go lucky girl living in England in 1989. At least until she was kidnapped by a UFO and taken billions of years into the future to take her place as the rightful Emporess of the Universe. And all that happens in the first two pages. Miranda finds herself chased by assassins and thrust in the middle of intergalatic intrigue in this humorous combination of "the Princess Diaries" and "Star Wars". Black and White, 20 pages, no ads. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Lance Parkin, Art by Allan Bedmar. Miranda was a happy go lucky girl living in England in 1989. At least until she was kidnapped by a UFO and taken billions of years into the future to take her place as the rightful Emporess of the Universe. And all that happens in the first two pages. Miranda finds herself chased by assassins and thrust in the middle of intergalatic intrigue in this humorous combination of "the Princess Diaries" and "Star Wars". Black and White, 20 pages, no ads. Cover price $3.99.

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By Richard Emms and Theo Bain. Monsters are taking over the world! New York City has been targeted by the fiends, and they want the city's power supply! Who ya' gonna call?! The Organization, that's who! No ghost-bustin' here...just monster-mashing mayhem! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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By Richard Emms and Theo Bain. In this issue, follow another one of the Organization's Monster hunting teams! Whilst on what seems to be a routine training mission, something goes drastically wrong, showing a darker side to the Organization's somewhat unethical methods. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

By Richard Emms and Theo Bain. In this issue, follow another one of the Organization's Monster hunting teams! Whilst on what seems to be a routine training mission, something goes drastically wrong, showing a darker side to the Organization's somewhat unethical methods. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

WRITTEN BY EDDIE MORT; ART BY RICARDO GARCIA FUENTES AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY LILI CHIN In stores June 25. Based on the hit Kids WB! show, with stories and covers by show creators! The Flea loses a crucial wrestling match and gets sucked into the dreaded Limbo of the Lost Luchadores! His best pals Rikochet and Buena Girl are ready to help him find his way home...but what if the Flea doesn't want to go? FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 3) $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Written by Tony Bedard, art by Aaron Lopresti and Matt Ryan, colors by Wilfredo Quintana. Giselle's greatest victory?with the most unlikely ally?begins here! Panic rules the streets as Geomancer Guild's Master Archemus prepares to reshape the entire world of Ciress! Meanwhile, Giselle is locked in a dungeon?without of her magical powers! 32 pgs, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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DEAD DROP GORGEOUS: Part 3 of 6 - Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner Brian K. Vaughan (w) /Jorge Lucas (a) Professor X offers the mutant chameleon and former terrorist Mystique the chance for redemption by completing a clandestine mission in Cuba that got Xavier's former operative killed. With the Department of Homeland Security on her back, Mystique accepts Professor X's offer ... but what's her price? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Salvador Larroca Bill Jemas & Andi Watson (w)/Salvador Larroca (p) Namor and Sandy get further acquainted as Sandy is introduced to Namor's underwater kingdom! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 UPC: 5960605446-00411 Cover price $2.25.

Special Limited Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "The Tests of the Ninja!" Story and art by Masashi Kishimoto. Naruto learned the truth about the spirit of the demon fox sealed within him, but it didn't change his goal to win the respect of the village by becoming the greatest ninja ever! First he must pass the test to enter the Ninja Academy; deal with his would-be rival, Konohamaru; and learn to get along with his new classmates. Assigned to a three-person team, Naruto must survive a test against an upper-level ninja instructor. But only two people can pass... which one will fail? This Special Limited Edition features a glossy silver cover. 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. Limited to 5,000 copies. Cover price $7.95.

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by Simon Furman, Adi Granov, & Linda Bergkvist Aboard the Tal starship, the Ytar, five casualties of war awake to a new and drastically altered reality. What happened to them on Archtu Ultima? Are they alive... or something else again? One thing is for certain, as the Dark Matter infestation known as 'the Progeny' spreads like wildfire across the Universe, Damien Arnaz and Ebon Squad may be the only force capable of stopping its advance. If, that is, the Progeny doesn't finish what it started first! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Tony Bedard (w), Paul Pelletier (p), Dave Meikis (i), James Rochelle (c) Will the fugitives break into jail?! Obregon Kaine and his motely crew discovers another prison planet filled with captives from throughout the CrossGen Universe! But the question is: will they infiltrate this world to use its Negation technology to go home...or is the risk too great to dare? 32 pgs, full color, on sale July 16 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.