Comic books May 2003

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(W) Val Staples (A) Emiliano Santalucia Cover A: Emiliano Santalucia Cover B: Premium Holofoil Tommy Lee Edwards $5.95 FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of May 14th 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 Skeketor 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 '80s is reborn and relaunched for a new era. This issue: Our heroes respond to odd mishaps in the kingdom of Avion. But strange things are in the air when a sudden threat arises to challenge its citizens and the Masters. Our saga continues as we lead up to the no-holds-barred event of the summer for the Masters of the Universe! Cover price $2.95.

(W) Val Staples (A) Emiliano Santalucia Cover A: Emiliano Santalucia Cover B: Premium Holofoil Tommy Lee Edwards $5.95 FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of May 14th 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 Skeketor 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 '80s is reborn and relaunched for a new era. This issue: Our heroes respond to odd mishaps in the kingdom of Avion. But strange things are in the air when a sudden threat arises to challenge its citizens and the Masters. Our saga continues as we lead up to the no-holds-barred event of the summer for the Masters of the Universe! Cover price $2.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Stroy and art by Tong Wong. Gigi tries to heal Tiger, using all her methods but still can't figure out how to tackle Tiger's wound. The tournament is continuing, will Tiger have to fight in his present condition? Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $13.95.

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Memento Mori - Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Juan Bobillo and Marcelo Sosa. Cover by Celia Calle. The Pryde of the X-Men's limited series concludes. Kitty hasn't been expelled yet, but she may be executed! Sentinels, racists and hot college girls, oh my! Kitty and her friends have a final showdown with the deadly new breed of Sentinels, little knowing that the leader of the mutant hate group Purity has kept one for herself. Characters in this issue: Kitty Pryde; Karma; Shola Inkosi; Tom More; Sentinels; Alice Tremaine. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Barbara Kesel, art by Steve McNiven and Tom Simmons, colors by Morry Hollowell. A princess's fairy-tale childhood is shattered by the death of her father... and a gift of terrifying power. Branded by marks of supernatural origin, Sephie and her wicked uncle Ilahn will either bring renewal or destruction to the poisoned world of Demetria. Young Sephie must now grow into the role of global savior, but will defeating her uncle cost her her innocence? Ilahn of Cadador, the greatest businessman his world has ever known, has put aside the ruling of his island in order to prepare his revenge against his errant niece. How much is he willing to destroy just to cause Sephie pain? FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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by Michelinie, Lim, & Layton "FOUR MINUS ONE!" This is the turning point for Team Metallix as the past catches up to them with deadly results! Which member will pay the ultimate price to prevent the power of Metal X from falling into evil hands? Cover by Ron Lim & Bob Layton. FC, 32pg$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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Ryan Archer witnesses Karza's final confrontation with the last surviving Pharoid Priest only to find himself not in the past, but in his own future, where he himself will face Karza for one final battle. What is the secret purpose of the Time Traveler? And how does this fit into the larger story of the Micronauts, both past and present? All the secrets are revealed here in a story that will please Micronauts fans, both old and new! Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Micronauts (2002 2nd Series) #1-5. Written by Scott Wherle. Art by Eric Wolfe Hanson and E.J. SU. Cover by Stefano Caselli. Within our own universe lies another universe unbeknownst to us...until now. The realm of the Micronauts - a domain ruled by evil tyrant, Baron Karza, whose scientific marvels offer his people immortality, at the cost of their humanity. When unsuspecting Ryan Archer is thrown into their world, we find that not only are things about to change, but Ryan will have much to do with it. Introducing Micronauts to comics for the first time in years, this new team of warriors from a pint-sized universe packs Grand Scale adventure. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing.

Tom Artis is one of the most imaginative and innovative comic artists of his generation! Blending humor and high adventure to his work, the resulting illustrations are an immediate reminder why comics can be so much fun!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Gary Phillips. Art by Jeremy Love & Jeff Wasson. Cover by Mike Huddleston. Danny Shaw was on the move, running from a murder investigation and from his past. Unfortunately, he didn't go fast enough or far enough and now he's in the custody of the LAPD. But will the caged bird sing or will Detectives Oh and Padilla find the real culprit? 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Josh Blaylock (P) Josh Blaylock w/ Clint Hilinski (I) Clayton Brown Cover A: Josh Blaylock Cover B: Chynna Clugston-Major Cover C: Randy Green FC32pp$2.95Ongoing Bi-monthly series In stores the week of May 14th The Concept: A fugitive from a dimension called the Realm, Alyssa appears to be a normal, cute girl with a thing for spiked bracelets and combat boots. But as her robotic dog, Tink, reveals she's much more. Alyssa just wants to blend into a small college town in the Midwest, but certain powers of the Realm want her back. Fortunately, this so- called normal girl will find she has the ability to not only save herself, but stop the Realm entirely, and finally get back to a life of rock shows, parties and her comic shop job. This Issue: Realm 77 is one of many hi-tech cities in an all-too-perfect Utopia. Everyone in the Realm lives a simple, content life... except for Alyssa. She's smarter, faster and better than all her peers, and for that, her entire society punishes her every day. Soon she will learn that there is more to her abilities than she ever knew, and someone isn't happy about it. Alyssa always wanted another life, and when the Realm Elders secretly order her put to death, she'll have no choice but to find one... on Earth. It's a sci-fi, action- packed punk rock thrill ride for fans of all genres. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Josh Blaylock (P) Josh Blaylock w/ Clint Hilinski (I) Clayton Brown Cover A: Josh Blaylock Cover B: Chynna Clugston-Major Cover C: Randy Green FC32pp$2.95Ongoing Bi-monthly series In stores the week of May 14th The Concept: A fugitive from a dimension called the Realm, Alyssa appears to be a normal, cute girl with a thing for spiked bracelets and combat boots. But as her robotic dog, Tink, reveals she's much more. Alyssa just wants to blend into a small college town in the Midwest, but certain powers of the Realm want her back. Fortunately, this so- called normal girl will find she has the ability to not only save herself, but stop the Realm entirely, and finally get back to a life of rock shows, parties and her comic shop job. This Issue: Realm 77 is one of many hi-tech cities in an all-too-perfect Utopia. Everyone in the Realm lives a simple, content life... except for Alyssa. She's smarter, faster and better than all her peers, and for that, her entire society punishes her every day. Soon she will learn that there is more to her abilities than she ever knew, and someone isn't happy about it. Alyssa always wanted another life, and when the Realm Elders secretly order her put to death, she'll have no choice but to find one... on Earth. It's a sci-fi, action- packed punk rock thrill ride for fans of all genres. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Josh Blaylock (P) Josh Blaylock w/ Clint Hilinski (I) Clayton Brown Cover A: Josh Blaylock Cover B: Chynna Clugston-Major Cover C: Randy Green FC32pp$2.95Ongoing Bi-monthly series In stores the week of May 14th The Concept: A fugitive from a dimension called the Realm, Alyssa appears to be a normal, cute girl with a thing for spiked bracelets and combat boots. But as her robotic dog, Tink, reveals she's much more. Alyssa just wants to blend into a small college town in the Midwest, but certain powers of the Realm want her back. Fortunately, this so- called normal girl will find she has the ability to not only save herself, but stop the Realm entirely, and finally get back to a life of rock shows, parties and her comic shop job. This Issue: Realm 77 is one of many hi-tech cities in an all-too-perfect Utopia. Everyone in the Realm lives a simple, content life... except for Alyssa. She's smarter, faster and better than all her peers, and for that, her entire society punishes her every day. Soon she will learn that there is more to her abilities than she ever knew, and someone isn't happy about it. Alyssa always wanted another life, and when the Realm Elders secretly order her put to death, she'll have no choice but to find one... on Earth. It's a sci-fi, action- packed punk rock thrill ride for fans of all genres. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Monster Club (2002 1st Series) #1-5. Written by Kit Wallis, Richard Emms, and Phil Littler. Art by Kit Wallis. This monster package features the stunning visuals of Kit Wallis and collects the first five issues from the hit series. Features never-before-seen designs to the series, plus a host of bonus pin-ups - including the alternative covers from Skottie Young. Softcover, 144 pages, fulloclor. Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Mutant Earth (2002) #1-4. Written by Stan Winston and Francis Takenaga. Art by Philip Tan. Cover by Simon Bisley. Trakk came into a world bathed in blood. He travels the scorched remains of the earth to find the Helmet of Kyldran, rumored to hold the very balance between good and evil. Others - some not of this world - seek its awesome power as well. On this ruined planet, hope is the most precious gift of all, and a timeless warrior can only be saved by the subtleties of his own humanity. Issues 1-4 of the SOLD OUT Mutant Earth Saga collected for the first time in one issue. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $16.95.

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Written by Tony Bedard, art by Paul Ryan. Colors by Wil Quintana. On a world where society is based upon magic instead of technology, ultimate power rests in the hands of the last person who wants it. Party-girl Giselle Villard couldn't care less about magic until a mysterious symbol on her palm made her the mystic protector of planet Ciress. Now she must mature into her new role before a legion of newfound enemies can destroy her! As Giselle seeks to respond to the global chaos sweeping the magical world of Ciress, her enemies are busy plotting her ultimate downfall. When the Master of the Dark Magi Guild is reunited with the eternal spirit of his evil guild, he once again has the power necessary to take on Giselle one on one. But the Magus now has even bigger plans than Giselle's death ? and his powerful new allies may soon regret ever making a pawn of the darkest wizard on Ciress! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Douglass Barré (A) Jiro (Cover) Jiro FC32pp$2.95Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of May 7th The Concept: In 1866, Arthur Valence, the Duke of Marston, along with his four closest associates, vanished from the face of the Earth. These five men were known as the Society for Cryptozoological Research. It is now 1893, and his son Kenneth, Lord Marston, has given up his life of decadent indulgence to take up his father's mantle. Now he leads the Society, tracking down the mythical creatures that are mysteriously returning to existence, while evading the government ministry conspiring to stop them. Unfortunately, the forces that caused the disappearance of the 1866 Society are also still out there... and Kenneth Valence's actions have not gone unnoticed! This issue: The Labyrinth, part three of four "Stories Told"?Trapped without weapons or equipment in the cave of the man-eating Cyclops Gorgorymus, the Mythstalkers have only one hope... the silver-tongued wit of wealthy layabout Kenneth, Lord Marston. If by some miracle, that's enough to save them, then they've got to face the cursed pirate crew known as the Cheated and the shocking secret of the Minotaur itself! Cover price $2.95.

2nd and later printings. For the first time, see what makes this legendary Batman, Deadman, Green Lantern, and X-Men storyteller tick. Neal's work spans comic books, advertising, storyboards, motion picture design and special effects, TV, costume and set design for stage, amusement park design, and more. Hardcover, 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

2nd and later printings. For the first time, see what makes this legendary Batman, Deadman, Green Lantern, and X-Men storyteller tick. Neal's work spans comic books, advertising, storyboards, motion picture design and special effects, TV, costume and set design for stage, amusement park design, and more. Softcover, 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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Written by Tony Bedard, art by Luke Ross & Drew Geraci, colors by Dean White Gammid's tale unfolds as the NEGATION team's newest member reveals many secrets, both about his own origins, and about the origins of the CrossGen Universe! The balance of power in Negation Space radically shifts in this revealing look at the roots of a war between two universes! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Rod Espinosa The chase is on! Nalyn and her crew find there are more dangers out in the ocean than just pursuing enemies and giant tubeworms ? there are bloodthirsty pirates, too! But her loyal crew has many surprises. Dolphin navigator Ki-Ek has a most unusual contraption that might just save them! FC, 32pg $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Renga Portfolio!" Featuring commentary by the artists in English text. From Graphic-Sha comes the third volume in The New Generation of Manga Artists series. Featured in this volume is Renga, whose delicate and sensitive drawing style has gained overwhelming support from fans. Inside are many new illustrations, with 16 monochromatic pages that form a manga drawing lesson prepared by the author. No only do you get rough sketches, but thoughts during the creative process. Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 72 - 1st printing. "Austrian Napoleonic Artillery 1792-1815!" Written by David Hollins. Art by Brian Delf. The Austrian artillery of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars was a creation of the renowned Lichtenstein system of the early 1750s. This weight system produced a series of weapons of 3-, 6- and 12-pdr. calibre along with 7- and 10-pdr. howitzers. In the 1780s they were joined by Cavalry artillery guns with their Wurst seats. In 1811 Austria also began the establishment of rocket troops based upon the British invention, whilst their heavy and siege pieces remained the 12 -,18- and 24-pdrs throughout the period. This book describes the system as well as its operational use during the Napoleonic Wars. Softcover, 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 75 - 1st printing. "German Pocket Battleships 1939–45!" Written by Gordon Williamson. Art by Ian Palmer. After the end of World War I, the German Navy came up with the concept of the Panzerschiffe, or Pocket Battleship, as a method of circumventing treaty limitations on the size and types of ship Germany was permitted to build. New, more modern production methods, where welded construction prevailed over the older riveting process, were combined with the development of modern engines capable of fast speeds and a very powerful armament, far superior to that on any enemy Cruisers. This book covers these three sister ships, the ‘Deutschland', the ‘Admiral Graf Spee' and the ‘Admiral Scheer', which formed the core of the Kriegsmarine's fighting power at the start of World War II. Softcover, 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Riot at Xaviers!" Collects X-Men (1991-2008) #134-138.

Written by GRANT MORRISON. Art by FRANK QUITELY and KERON GRANT. Cover by FRANK QUITELY.

Professor Xavier's School for the Gifted is a sanctuary, a safe haven for oppressed mutant youth. But the unimaginable happens when a student reinvents himself as Kid Omega and decides to take over the school. It's mutant vs. mutant...will the school ever be the same?

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "Riot at Xaviers!" Collects X-Men (1991-2008) #134-138.

Written by GRANT MORRISON. Art by FRANK QUITELY and KERON GRANT. Cover by FRANK QUITELY.

Professor Xavier's School for the Gifted is a sanctuary, a safe haven for oppressed mutant youth. But the unimaginable happens when a student reinvents himself as Kid Omega and decides to take over the school. It's mutant vs. mutant...will the school ever be the same?

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

NOTE: Bonus material may or may not be present. The Moving Pictures Magazine. This issue: The Animatrix - Peter Chung & Andy Jones give you the inside scoop on this highly anticipated animation project; Full Metal Panic! - Manga Insert; Poster - Please Teacher!; Postcards - Rune Soldier; Centerfold - Ai Yori Aoshi; Free DVD! Animatrix Preview, Boogiepop Phantom, Sakura Wars TV, Samurai Deeper Kyo. Cover price $9.95.

by Serena Valentino& FSc There is a secret lurking in the closets, between the walls and under the floor of Gwen's new house. Join Annabelle in this spooky installment where Gwen struggles with moving to a new home and finding that sometimes it's your parents that are the "real" monsters. b&w, 24pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. Nightwing scrambles to find the source of a madness that's gripping the Blüdhaven Police Department. Blüdhaven's Finest aren't just lapsing into a murderous mania ? they're also exhibiting superhuman strength and speed. Can Nightwing stop the madness before it rips his city apart? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Fraternize! Lokki's Day of Satisfaction! - Story and Art by Katie Bair. Assists by Robby Bevard. AP Core Title! Lokki, daughter of the Norse god, is disguised as a Weenie Baby doll and causing Yumei trouble. Normally, this wouldn't pose a problem for ninja-in-training Yumei, except that Lokki is romantically interested in Michael...whom Yumei is starting to realize she kinda likes! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

May 2003. The premiere gaming magazine for all things Nintendo. Each issue features game strategies, reviews and news on video games and related pop-culture. Full Color, 8.25" x 10.75". Cover price $4.95.

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By Guy Haley and Daniel Boultwood. Njin, imbued with the almost magical power of self-improving nanotechnology, are immortal. Free of physical imperfection, pain and suffering, a precious few remaining roam a galaxy blighted by a millennium-long war. Includes two short stories, sketches, and poster work. 20 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

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A great title that gets wonderful buzz. This one-shot was created to be a great jumping on point and the line-up of creators is very good. Check it out! -- Aaron Settle. (W) Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning, Jay Faerber, Phil Hester, Geoff Johns, John Layman, Gail Simone, Eric Stephenson, J. Torres, and Brian K. Vaughan (A) Mitchell Breitweiser, Mike Hawthorne, Tim Levins, Brent McKee, Sean Murphy, Todd Nauck, Andres Ponce, Pat Quinn, and Anthony Williams (Cover) Ian Richardson FC 80pp $6.95 One-shot In stores the week of May 28th This issue: * Some of the most respected names in comics team up with tomorrow's rising stars to craft short stories featuring the cast of the critically acclaimed Noble Causes! * Find out what drove Gaia to leave the magical realm she called home in order to become a super-hero on Earth. By Jay Faerber and Mike (Three Days in Europe) Hawthorne * Rusty has just been re-born in his robotic body-and the press is tearing him apart. What can Rusty do to a reporter who is slandering his new lifestyle and pouring salt on his wounds? Make some wounds of his own! By Geoff (Avengers, JSA) Johns and Brent McKee * Seeking some time away from her famous family, Zephyr discovers that sometimes the most perfect person you can talk to is someone willing to pretend you're not really you. By Eric Stephenson and Todd (Young Justice) Nauck * Get a sneak peak at Image's new super-hero/medical series, STAT, and learn its surprise connection to the Noble family. By Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (Legion) and Anthony Williams * Zephyr thinks it's time for Liz to get on with her life and start dating again, and has even gone to the trouble of fixing her up with an eligible bachelor. But what if Liz isn't ready to start dating again? Or, even more scary, what if she is...? By Brian K. (Y - The Last Man) Vaughan and Mitchell Breitweiser * Gaia is forced to admit an awful truth to her children when Frost first shows his face during a family dinner. By J. (Sidekicks) Torres and Tim (Batman: Gotham Adventures) Levins * Doc reflects on happier times, when he taught a very impetuous teenaged Race an important lesson about crime-fighting ... and life. By Phil (Firebreather, Green Arrow) Hester and Sean Murphy * Race and Krennick's first meeting is chronicled, as Doc Noble launches an assault on Draconis' underworld. There, the two young sons are introduced to their destinies... and a legacy of hate. By John Layman and Pat Quinn * The life of a tabloid photographer is hard enough, but what's it like when the subjects have super-powers? Ripped from today's trashiest headlines! -- By Gail (Agent X) Simone and Andres Ponce Cover price $6.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Nodwick (2000-2006) #1-6. It's the first collection of the world's favorite henchman and his adventuring employers! This book is jam-packed with hilarious adventures about insane gods, megalomaniacal magicians, pretentious immortals, Hench Games, and more! If you missed any of the first six issues of Nodwick, here's your chance to see what all the laughter is about! Softcocer, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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Standard Format - Volume 16 - 1st printing. "Mystery Child!" Collects Oh My Goddess! Part XI #3-10. Story and art by Kosuke Fujishima. It's not every day you get a call from the creator of the universe! But when the Almighty calls to summon Belldandy's goddess sisters, Urd and Skuld, back home to investigate a problem with the universe's time management program, it can only mean one thing: college boy Keiichi's alone with Belldandy at last! But don't get your hopes up, buddy. Who's this little boy who just appeared out of nowhere in the garden? He's certainly not human, but is he a god, a demon, or something in between. And why is he treating Belldandy like his long lost...lover? Oh My Goddess! is a frolicking fantasy like no other, a little bit naughty, a little bit nice, and a great big bit of full-on fun! "There's just a sense of fun that goes on in an issue of Oh My Goddess!, able to bring levity to even the worst situation. If you're looking for grim and gritty, look elsewhere, but for fun and happiness, you're doing fine with Oh My Goddess!." -- icomics.com Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 272 pages, B&W. NOTE: The Standard Format reads left-to-right. Cover price $18.95.

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KOSUKE FUJISHIMA On sale June 4, FC, 32pg, b&w (3 of 4), $2.99 THE PHANTOM RACER part 3 (of 4) Hey, racing fans! Get ready for some spooky, full-throttle excitement as Megumi, the heavenly little speed-demon, tests her motorcycle mettle against the mysterious apparition known only as the Phantom Racer. It's ghoul-injected wraith-track action guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat?or knock you off of it! Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. "303rd Bombardment Group!" Written by Brian D O'Neill. Art by Mark Styling. The first title in the Elite Units series to deal with an American bombardment group, this title focuses on the 303rd BG, dubbed the 'Hells Angels.' One of the very first B-17 units assigned to the newly created Eighth Air Force in England in September 1942, the 303rd was in the vanguard of the daylight bombing campaign through to VE-Day. Awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation in January 1944, the 303rd also had two of its aircrewmen presented with the Medal of Honor, Americas ultimate military decoration. Brian O Neill brings the group's colourful combat history to life with a mix of first-hand accounts, raw statistics and concise mission narrative. Softcover, 128 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $25.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Jagdgeschwader 27 'Afrika'!" By John Weal. Synonymous with the Afrika Korps and the campaign in North Africa, JG 27 provided Rommel's army with fighter protection for virtually the whole 'roller coaster ride that was the war in the Western Desert from 1941-43. Formed in Germany on 1 October 1939 (with Adolf Galland as CO of I.Gruppe), JG 27 saw considerable action both during the Battles of France and Britain, downing 146 aircraft in the latter campaign alone. Sent to North Africa in April 1941, the geschwader had an immediate impact on the campaign, which had up until then been dominated by the Allies. The third volume in the Aviation Elite series on a German fighter geschwader, this book will once again prove popular with Luftwaffe enthusiasts and hobbyists alike. Softcover, 128 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $25.95.

Volume 122 - 1st printing. "Tannenberg 1410!" Written by Stephen Turnbull. Art by Richard Hook. By 1400 the long running conflict between the Order of Teutonic Knights and Poland and Lithuania was coming to a head, partly as a result of the Order's meddling in the internal politics of its neighbours. In June 1410 King Wladislaw Jagiello of Poland invaded the Order's territory with a powerful allied army including all the enemies of the Teutonic Knights - Poles, Lithuanians, Russians, Bohemians, Hungarians, Tartars and Cossacks. This book recounts how, when the armies clashed on the wooded, rolling hills near the small village of Tannenberg, the Teutonic Knights suffered a disastrous defeat from which their Order never recovered. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

Volume 123 - 1st printing. "Auldearn 1645!" Written by Stuart Reid. Art by Gerry Embleton. In August 1644, at the height of the First English Civil War, John Graham, the Marquis of Montrose, raised the standard of Royalist rebellion in Scotland. In a single year he won a string of remarkable victories with his army of Irish mercenaries and Highland clansmen. His victory at Auldearn, the centrepiece of his campaign, was won only after a day-long struggle and heavy casualties on both sides. This book details the remarkable sequence of victories at Tippermuir, Aberdeen, Inverlochy, Auldearn and Kilsyth that left Montrose briefly in the ascendant in Scotland. However, his decisive defeat and surrender at Philiphaugh finally crushed the Royalist cause in Scotland. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

Volume 90 - 1st printing. "Heroines of the Soviet Union 1941-45!" Written by Henry Sakaida. Art by Christa Hook. When the Great Patriotic War began many women volunteered for the armed forces, but most of them were rejected. They were steered towards nursing or other supportive roles. Many determined women managed to enter combat by first volunteering as field medics and nurses, then simply picking up a gun during the battle, and charging boldly into the line of fire. In the area of aviation, women also contributed greatly to the war effort. In rickety biplanes, they flew bombing missions at night, without parachutes; their only protection was the darkness. This book tells the stories of the brave women that were awarded the Soviet Union's most prestigious title - Hero of the Soviet Union - for their bravery in protecting their homeland. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 55 - 1st printing. "The Gulf War 1991!" By Alastair Finlan. The Gulf War of 1991 heralded a new type of warfare that was characterised by astonishing speed and high technology with remarkably low numbers of casualties amongst the coalition forces. Just under a million coalition personnel were deployed to the Gulf region to face a variety of threats from extreme temperatures to weapons of mass destruction (biological, chemical and suspected nuclear) and a formidable Iraqi occupation force. This book assesses the defensive Operation Desert Shield (the build up of coalition forces) and the offensive Operation Desert Storm (the liberation of Kuwait) as well as the key personalities on both sides. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

Volume 390 - 1st printing. "Roman Military Clothing (2)!" Written by Graham Sumner. Art by Graham Sumner. The armour and weapons of the Roman army have long been the subject of intense research and speculation. While much has been published on their arms and armour, however, the actual clothing of Imperial soldiers has largely been overlooked. In this second part of a rigorous study of the literary, sculptural, pictorial and archaeological evidence, the specialist author-artist examines the clues which enable us to attempt reconstructions of items worn by officers and men all over the empire during the two centuries between the reign of Septimius Severus and the twilight years of Stilicho. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 392 - 1st printing. "The Austro-Hungarian Forces in World War I (1)!" Written by Peter Jung. Art by Darko Pavlovic. The part played in the Great War by the army of the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy is little known to English-speakers, perhaps because the end of the war saw the complete destruction of the Empire. Yet it was of central importance, providing nearly all Central Powers forces on the Italian front, huge numbers on the Russian front, seven Army Corps in the Balkans – and even a little-known contingent in Turkey and Palestine. The first half of the story of this complex multi-national organization at war is described here in a concise but detailed text, supported by data tables and an insignia chart, and illustrated with rare photographs and colourful uniform plates. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

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Volume 66- 1st printing. "British Infantrymen in the Far East 1941-45!" Written by Alan Jeffreys. Art by Kevin Lyles and Jeff Vanelle. This title focuses on the experience, tactics, training and weapons of the British soldier from the Fall of Malaya and Singapore until the Reconquest of Burma. It takes a close look at jungle warfare training in India and the ensuing action in Burma, tracing the development of tactics and doctrine: this formed the basis for the victories in the Arakan and the battles of Kohima and Imphal. The soldier's view of India, the entertainment available on leave, food rationing and other supplies such as cigarettes, the introduction of the forces newspaper SEAC, and the medical problems of malaria are all explored in detail. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 69- 1st printing. "Darby's Rangers 1942-45!" Written by Mir Bahmanyar. Art by Michael Welply. This title follows one recruit through commando, raiding and amphibious training in Scotland, and into action. It shows how the Rangers differed from the standard infantryman in both their combat mission and their combat skills, and how tactics were modified in the light of lessons learned. The experiences of battle covered include the Rangers' first action during the 1942 Dieppe raid, fighting elite Italian Bersaglieri units at Station de Sened and the Afrika Korps at Dernaia Pass in 1943, spearheading the invasion of Sicily and Italy in late 1943, and the gruelling combat up the Italian boot until war's end. Packed with first hand accounts, and many unpublished photographs, it provides a vivid description of life among the elite soldiers of Darby's Rangers. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 70- 1st printing. "Japanese Warrior Monks AD 949-1603!" Written by Stephen Turnbull. Art by Wayne Reynolds. From the 10th to the mid-17th century, religious organisations played an important part in the social, political and military life in Japan. Known as sohei ('monk warriors') or yamabushi ('mountain warriors'), the warrior monks were anything but peaceful and meditative, and were a formidable enemy, armed with their distinctive, long-bladed naginata. The fortified cathedrals of the Ikko-ikki rivalled Samurai castles, and withstood long sieges. This title follows the daily life, training, motivation and combat experiences of the warrior monks from their first mention in AD 949 through to their suppression by the Shogunate in the years following the Sengoku-jidai period. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.