Comic books October 2000

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cover by mark buckingham paul jenkins/mark buckingham/dan green Having had a chunk bitten out of him by Venom, the remaining days of Flint Marko's life are literally like sand in an hourglass! And Sandman blames our wall-crawling hero for his pitiful plight! It's their strangest struggle ever as a disintegrating Sandman attempts to bury Spider-Man once and for all! FC Cover price $2.99.

Feature articles on Wagon Train playsets and Timpo train sets. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on white paper with cardstock covers. Cover price $4.95.

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MATURE READERS.

by Hidenori Kusaka & MATO The skyscrapers of Saffron City are shaking as the three trainers fight Team Rocket's gym leaders to save the city and rescue Professor Oak! But can they stand up to Sabrina's secret weapon: Zapdos, Moltres, and Articuno?! Not without a fourth trainer joining the battle! Guess who? Cover price $2.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Race To Dange."

Adapted b Tracey West.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 90 pages. Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $4.50.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. "Talent Showdown."

Adapted b Tracey West.

Another adventure with Ash, Misty, Pikachu and the gang.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 90 pages. Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $4.50.

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cover by colleen doran & terry austin s.c. bury/colleen doran/terry austin Power Pack rockets off to the stars with their ally... a Snark?! What could possibly cause the kids to team up with their most hated enemy? And why is the team torn in two over leaving for outer space? Could all of this spell the end of Power Pack as we know it? FC (3 of 4) Cover price $2.99.

WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM. ART BY RICARDO GARCIA FUENTES AND MIKE DECARLO. COVER BY PHIL MOY. Mojo Jojo tries to order a pizza and hits the jackpot instead ? when he dials the Powerpuff hotline by mistake! Now the Girls are taking marching orders from their worst enemy in "Dial M for Mojo"! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

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(W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Mike Avon Oeming. (C) Pat Garrahy. Welcome to the latest issue of Powers. Cops and capes. Homicide with superheroes. Detectives Walker and Pilgrim get over their personal differences and really turn the juice up on the Retro Girl murder investigation. A shocking confession and a shocking discovery are revealed in the same issue. Co- created by Brian Michael Bendis (Sam and Twitch, HELLSPAWN, Daredevil, Ultimate Spiderman) and Mike Avon Oeming (Young Justice.) This on going, hard-boiled crime comic with a mainstream twist is brought to you in startling full color by Pat Garrahy (JLA) FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON, BRIAN BOLLAND, DAVE GIBBONS, DAVE JOHNSON, J.G. JONES, BRUCE TIMM, AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY. Final issue. It's the day after High Noon and Jesse Custer's quest is finally over in this extra-sized final issue of PREACHER. In addition to the epilogue to "Alamo," this issue features a 2-page letter column sign-off by writer Garth Ennis; and a pinup gallery by an incredible array of guest artists. MATURE READERS. FC, 48 PG. Cover price $3.75.

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1st printing.

Text by Garth Ennis and Glenn Fabry. Painted Art and Cover by Fabry.

The highly acclaimed PREACHER series told the story of Jesse Custer, a former preacher who lost his faith and literally went on a search to find God and hold him accountable for his actions. This stunning masterpiece is a comprehensive collection of the award-winning cover paintings of every issue of this groundbreaking series. A perfect addition to any art-book library, this volume includes black and white cover sketches and insightful commentary by renowned painter Glenn Fabry and celebrated writer Garth Ennis giving the reader remarkable access to the behind-the-scenes creative process from initial conception to final execution.

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

2-page preview of Witchblade/Aliens/Darkness/Predator: Mindhunter; 6-page What's Michael? tale; pencil preview art from Ultimate X-Men #1; Chris Brancato discusses First Wave; Warren Ellis discusses Stranger Kisses. Flip covers: Spawn; Witchblade/Aliens/Darkness/Predator: Mindhunter. 8x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 Cover price $3.25.

Volume 40 - 1st printing. "Forever Valiant!"

Story and art By Hal Foster.

Hal Foster's epic Prince Valiant Sunday strips are collected in these full-color treasury volumes. Prince Valiant Volume #40: Forever Valiant, story and art by Hal Foster, was published by Fantagraphics Books.

Softcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.95.

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WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS, III AND MICK GRAY In stores August 30. The latest issue of the multiple-Eisner Award nominee for Best Writer, Penciller/Inker Team, New Series, Continuing Series, and Single Issue! After bringing down the Temple last issue, Promethea faces her most startling and eye-opening challenge to date! Will the living incarnation of the imagination give up her virtue to keep her bargain with Jack Faust? The answer ? and possibly a whole lot more ? is revealed in "Sex, Stars and Serpents!" FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.95.

This issue covers several of the feature movies that will premiered this summer at Japanese and North American anime conventions: Vision of Escaflowne: A Girl In Gaia (a re-telling of the TV series), Vampire Hunter D (a remake of the 1985 movie recently re-released by Urban Vision), Revolutionary Girl Utena: Adolescence Of Utena (a weird re-telling of the TV series, directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara), Blood: The Last Vampire (a full-digital feature film directed by Hiroyuki Kitakubo), and more! All these movies share one thing in common: their incredible craftmanship! This issue also offers reports on the Summer Conventions & Festivals, overviews of recent anime shows ("Anime Stories"), the usual "Anime World" articles, Reviews of the latest Anime videos, Manga, live-action movies and Model Kits, and more! Eight pages in color! (Protoculture Enterprises) Magazine, 64pg, PC Cover price $4.95.

Volume 4, Issue 10 - October 2000. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. 128 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

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painted cover by tim bradstreet garth ennis/steve dillon/jimmy palmiotti Has someone narked out the Punisher?! For months, Frank Castle has concealed his existence from his fellow tenants. But now?as Frank lies near death due to last issue's events?will his true identity be discovered? Plus: While the Elite continues his "neighborhood clean-up" project, Mr. Payback goes public! "Frank Castle's staged the industry's greatest comeback? shooting, stabbing and detonating his way to the top of the comic world." -Wizard FC (7 of 12) Cover price $2.99.

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Racer X removing mask. WRITTEN BY TOMMY YUNE; ART BY JO CHEN; COVER BY YUNE In stores August 30. The secrets of Speed's older brother, Rex Racer, are revealed in an incredible manga-style miniseries! 1 in 4 copies features a variant cover by Jo Chen. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) Cover price $2.95.

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Variant Cover by Jo Chen. Man's image on cover split in half, one half costume, one half normal clothing. WRITTEN BY TOMMY YUNE; ART BY JO CHEN; COVER BY YUNE In stores August 30. The secrets of Speed's older brother, Rex Racer, are revealed in an incredible manga-style miniseries! FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) Cover price $2.95.

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by Rumiko Takahashi Two stories! First, a trip to the bathhouse becomes a struggle for dignity for Ranma against the perverted Happosai, who'd be happier if he were a character in Voyeurs, Inc. Then Ranma's black-wearing, perpetually gloomy classmate Gosunkugi gets his hand on a set of magical paper dolls which can cause his beloved Akane to do whatever he wants! b&w, 32pg (5 of 11) Cover price $2.95.

This issue: Tanith Lee - Dragons & Warriors; Tolkien Art of John Howe; Demon in the Jewel by Naomi Kritzer; The River Spirit by Devon Monk; Fall Fantasy TV Preview Inside, including Xena; Plus - Books, Games, TV & Folkroots. Cover price $3.99.

By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. Chronicles of the Heroic Knight has all the action, humor, and adventure of the other great Lodoss manga series, and features the new adventures of Parn and the beloved elf Deedlit, along with such wonderful new characters as Spark, the young knight-in-training. Spark dreams of being a glorious hero in the wars of Lodoss, but he fails in guarding the magical crystal, whose mysterious powers have fallen into the hands of the forces of evil. Will he be able to overcome the shame of his failure, and retrieve this great treasure? This new series has glorious, action-packed art by Masato Natsumo that Lodoss fans will love! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Warner Brothers Pictures' "Red Planet" starring Val Kilmer, Carrie-Anne Moss and Tom Sizemore. It includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 9-in. x 12-in., 28 pages, B&W.

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(W) Christian Gossett & Bradley James Kayl (A) Christian Gossett (C) Allen Coulter & Byron Talman (L) Richard Starkings' Comicraft Each issue of The Red Star is recruitment into the story of a colossal world at war. You will serve onboard a mile long flying fortress called a Skyfurnace, battle against desert warriors with the Infantry of the Red Fleet, and watch as military Sorceresses cast spells of mass destruction. Upon opening the cover, your tour of duty and a spirited full-scale reading experience shall begin. Enlist now! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Boaz Yakin; art and cover by Erez Yakin The race against time gallops to an astonishing finish in the incredible conclusion of this time- traveling adventure. Phineas B. Fuddle leads Angus and McKee to an alternate-reality medieval England ? where demons, angels and saints are all too real and Hell literally exists on Earth. As the countdown to Armageddon ticks away, McKee and Angus must fight their way to the Tower of London, where a corrupt church holds Fuddle captive. Will they save the mad professor ? and the universe ? in time? FC, 48 PG. (4 OF 4) Cover price $5.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. The Rifter is a synthesis of Game Master and Players' Guide, talent show, fan forum, news/house organ, sourcebook and fun for the entire Megaverse of Palladium RPGs. Every issue, unique and informative. Includes Palladium news, coming attractions, Official source and game material, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

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Adaptation created, written, and illustrated by P. Craig Russell Brunhilde, daughter of the god Voton and leader of the fearsome Valkyries, lives only to serve her father -- that is, until he orders her to destroy the incestuous lovers, Sigmund and Sieglinde. One act of rebellion is all it takes to incur the wrath of the gods, and not even her father's love can save Brunhilde in this heart-wrenching final chapter of the Valkyrie. P. Craig Russell (Elric: Stormbringer) continues his lush adaptation of Wagner's Ring Cycle with spectacular color work by Lovern Kindzierski. Cover price $2.99.

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Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Christian Zanier (I) Livesay (C)Brett Evans This story takes place years after the first eight issues. Many of the Specials are running rampant now, taking revenge or setting up their own little empires, while a few still try to stop them. All the normal people were afraid of what the specials might one day become. That day has arrived. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

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Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski. Pencils by Keu Cha & Dave Finch, inks by John Livesay, Jason Gorder & Victor Llamas. Cover by Ken Lashley & Marlo Alquiza. Available for the first time inked and in full color, revisit this first glimpse story of the hottest new book of 1999, RISING STARS, created and written by J. Michael Straczynski, the creator of the television shows: BABYLON 5 and CRUSADE. Predating issue #1, this story features Pyre and includes a brand new cover. FC, 24pg. Cover price $2.95.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Gold Edition. Certificate of authenticity Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY MARCOS MARTIN AND MARK PENNINGTON; COVER BY PETE WOODS AND JESSE DELPERDANG. Tim and Kip go to a book signing, but unbeknownst to the author, he's the target of a murderous conspiracy. Which will kill him first: the assassin or his extraordinarily exasperating ego? Plus: Tim's friendship with Kip is thrown into potential jeopardy; no one takes Robin seriously; and there's wild action in a big glass elevator! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "To Ho Ho and a Bottle of Milk!" By Kitty Richards. SHIVER ME TIMBERS! When Tommy, Chuckie, and friends travel to pirate times, they find buried treasure, talking parrots, secret maps, and lots of adventure! But then Angelica is accidentally mistaken for a princess and is kidnapped by Blackbeard, and it's up to the babies to rescue her. Can the gang outwit the meanest, scariest pirate who ever sailed the seven seas? Find out in this exciting, seafaring adventure. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, Text Only. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "To Ho Ho and a Bottle of Milk!" By Kitty Richards. SHIVER ME TIMBERS! When Tommy, Chuckie, and friends travel to pirate times, they find buried treasure, talking parrots, secret maps, and lots of adventure! But then Angelica is accidentally mistaken for a princess and is kidnapped by Blackbeard, and it's up to the babies to rescue her. Can the gang outwit the meanest, scariest pirate who ever sailed the seven seas? Find out in this exciting, seafaring adventure. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, Text Only. Cover price $3.99.

by Mike Gallagher & Dave Manak Based on the all-new animated series from DIC airing on the ABC and UPN networks! It's another magical day in the life of everyone's favorite almost-a-witch, Sabrina, and her wacky teenage aunts and uncle! And don't forget Salem. Will Sabrina steal another spell from her aunt's "Spookie Jar" and turn her Junior High upside down? Is Archie's hair red? FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

Story and Art by Naoko Takeuchi. Sailor Moon catches up with Michiru, a mysterious new Scout, only to be warned away. Meanwhile, Mina sneaks away to the concert at Infinity College, but the music is having a strange effect on the kids. Just as Mina finds herself in grave danger, Michiru, who is one of the musicians, disappears from stage. Is Michiru really a Scout, or one of the Witches 5? b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Robert Napton (A/W) Karl Altstaetter (I) Victor Olazaba (C) Brian Buccellato In a distant galaxy, on an alien world, floating island nations fight endlessly in bloody conflicts. Picking up where last issue left off, Jonn and Talon become embroiled in a terrible battle against the vicious Markeen. During the conflict, Jonn is mortally injured but is miraculously saved by the mythic warrior - Saint Angel. As his wounds mend, Jonn learns horrible secrets about the Markeen and their quest to destroy all the great island nations. In the same issue, in a flip book format. DEITY: NIGHT ON THE EDGE, part two. This one-shot independent story continues as Jamie gets more than she bargained for when she enters the notorious Club Underworld! FC, 40pg Cover price $3.95.

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Story and Art by Megumi Tachikawa. An uncatchable thief is plaguing the city. No one knows her identity and the police are unable to stop her. She is only known as Saint Tail. At St. Paulia Junior High, a young student named Asuka Jr. makes it his mission to find, stop, and apprehend the allusive Saint Tail. Little does he know that Saint Tail is really his girlfriend, Meimi. Aided by a novice nun, Meimi steals to help the needy. Don't miss any of Saint Tail's magical exploits in this modern-day Robin Hood. b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Alex Maleev (C) Ashley Wood (Color) Todd Broeker & Jay Fotos "Bounty Hunter Wars #l" A Brand New Story Arc! A Brand New Artist! A Brand New Direction! Bounty Hunters are at war on the streets of New York and the combat hits Sam and Twitch head-on. A shocking tragedy sends our cops on the trail of a bounty hunter known as Bilal. Guest star and cult crime heroine JINX leads Sam and Twitch through the seedy underbelly of the hunter world. Joining writer Brian Michael Bendis (Hellspawn, Powers) and the Sam and Twitch team as permanent artist is Alex Maleev (Batman: No Man's Land). This is a stunning new chapter in one of the year's most talked about comics. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

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Merv Pumpkinhead is one of the most popular characters in THE DREAMING, serving (albeit kicking and screaming) as the caretaker of the Sandman's castle for centuries. In the VERTIGO Prestige Format one-shot THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: MERV PUMPKINHEAD ? AGENT OF DREAM, readers discover the shocking truth (at least the way Merv sees it): that Merv is much more important a figure than his humble janitorial profession might indicate. Merv believes that sweeping floors and cleaning toilets is just an elaborate cover to protect his true role as Merv Pumpkinhead, Super-spy Agent of Dream. Written by Bill Willingham (PROPOSITION PLAYER, THE DREAMING) with art by Mark Buckingham (DEATH: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE, THE TITANS) and John Stokes (THE INVISIBLES) and a lavish painted cover by Kevin Nowlan ("Jack B. Quick" in TOMORROW STORIES), THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: MERV PUMPKINHEAD is a hilarious tale of Merv's secret double life. When powerful dreams go wrong, the Sandman takes care of them personally. But if lesser inhabitants of The Dreaming strike out on their own, then Merv is charged with reining them in. Our story switches back and forth between Merv's reality ? where he is a dashing super-spy decked out in a tuxedo and seducing beautiful but deadly enemy agents ? and real reality, where things are a little more mundane (though still dangerous). When Merv accepts a mission to apprehend an errant dream that has escaped from the Dream King's castle with a magical band of sand, he embarks on his most perilous adventure yet. But is the crimebuster's fascinating lifestyle of action and intrigue for real, or is it all in his big pumpkin head? Cover price $5.95.

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"The Lurkers Beneath Lake Fear!" Story and art by Erik Larsen. The Savage Dragon knows two things for sure: on this planet he's a wanted man and that he's currently captive on an alien spacecraft heading toward certain doom! Just another day in the post-Apocalypse! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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The Official Magazine of the Sci-Fi Channel. Vol. 7 # 2. Star Wars, Gary Sinise (Impostor), Space Cowboys, Matrix. Cover price $4.99.

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By Marz, Cheung, and Hillsman II. Desperately trying to make their way home, Ethan and his sidekick Skink are on the run in Eastern lands, barely managing to stay one step ahead of Bron's search parties. When their trail is picked up by a brutal bounty hunter from the Lesser Races, even the power of Ethan's sigil might not be enough to save him. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM AND BOB FINGERMAN; ART BY JOE STATON, ERIK DOESCHER, DAVE HUNT, AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores August 9. Shaggy enters a spooky motocross race he'll never forget ? but always regret ? in "Two Heads are Better than None" and the gang is stuck in a candy factory with a finger-lickin'-ghost in "The Chocolatier Chortled." FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.