Comic books October 2003

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Assault on Weapon Plus!" Collects X-Men (1991-2008) #139-145.

Written by GRANT MORRISON. Art by CHRIS BACHALO.

More secrets of the world's deadliest mutant are exposed! Wolverine, Cyclops and the enigmatic mutant known as Fantomex travel to the other side of the world and beyond in search of the keys to their pasts. However, what they find within the deadly Weapon X program may be more frightening than their worst nightmares!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Assault on Weapon Plus!" Collects X-Men (1991-2008) #139-145.

Written by GRANT MORRISON. Art by CHRIS BACHALO.

More secrets of the world's deadliest mutant are exposed! Wolverine, Cyclops and the enigmatic mutant known as Fantomex travel to the other side of the world and beyond in search of the keys to their pasts. However, what they find within the deadly Weapon X program may be more frightening than their worst nightmares!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Film magazine with emphasis on anime. Most text in Japanese. In this issue: D.N. Angel, Seed, and more. 9-1/8 in. x 11-3/4 in.; part color, part black and white; 236 pages.

NOTE: Bonus material may or may not be present. The Moving Pictures Magazine. This issue: Firestarter - An introduction to Witch Hunter Robin, this captivating tale of mystery and the occult; Angel/Dust - Manga Insert; Poster - Last Exile; Postcards - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure; Centerfold - Super Gals!; Ninja Scroll; Shaolin Soccer; Free DVD! Final Fantasy: Unlimited. Cover price $9.95.

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WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS III. It's an all-out throwdown between Nightwing and Tarantula as Dick Grayson tries to bring in Blüdhaven's newest vigilante for the murder of Chief Redhorn! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Kinsman! Yumei's Twisted Little Brother! - Story, Art and Cover by Katie Bair. Assists by Robby Bevard. Tetsuo has returned with a fiendish plot to ruin Yumei's life: Monday, unleash a cyborg. Tuesday, wet all her toilet paper. Wednesday, embarrass her. Thursday, ruin her friendships. And on Friday...he will wear a hat. Is there any way Yumei can survive? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Collects Prom Formula, The (1991) Ninja High School #1-2 in B&W. Story and Cover by Ben Dunn. Art by Ben Dunn and Robert DeJesus. Now in one volume! The Prom Formula has never been collected in any form -- until now! Leeanna has a plan: To crash the Quagmire High School prom and kidnap Jeremy Feeple. The result is a plan that does not go quite as expected. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

October 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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Cover by Ian Richardson. Written by Jay Faerber. Art by Andres Ponce and Shane Davis. As his divorce from Celeste continues to unfold in the public spotlight, Rusty's pleasantly distracted by Cosmic Rae, a headstrong super-heroine who's going to have a big impact on his life. Meanwhile, Frost continues to spend time with his father, Zephyr and Krennick's friendship is put to the test, and Liz struggles to accept the knowledge that it may be possible for her to be reunited with Race. Plus: Rising star Shane Davis pencils the back-up story, in which Liz moves out of Noble Manor and tries to resume her normal life. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Jay Faerber (A) Ian Richardson & Ethen Beavers FC 32pp $2.95 Four-issue Monthly finite series In stores the week of October 22nd. THE CONCEPT: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize "until death do you part" would come so soon! Now, with Race dead, she's a stranger in a strange land -- an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super- heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. THIS ISSUE: Frost comes face to face with the person responsible for last issue's tragedy, while Liz continues her search for Race. Meanwhile, Celeste and Cosmic Rae come to blows over Rusty, and the pressure of taking over his father's kingdom takes its toll on Krennick. Ethen Beavers illustrates the back-up story, wherein Krennick's obsession with Zephyr threatens to ruin an innocent woman's life. Cover price $2.95.

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KOSUKE FUJISHIMA On sale October 1, b&w, 32pg (3 of 5), $2.99 This issue of Oh My Goddess! promises wild robotic antics like you've never seen! Keiichi and Belldandy have stumbled upon the robotic experiments of a mad scientist! Now his cybernetic creations are running amok! Can Keiichi and his girl Goddess stop the crazed Doctor from unleashing mechanized mayhem on an unsuspecting college campus? Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. Story and Art by Steve Rolston. Marie's had bad days before - she's slept through her alarm, had her car break down at the most inopportune moment, forgotten about an important assignment until five minutes before it was due. You know, just woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Well, that's all going to seem like a walk in the park compared to today. She's about to be chased, shot at, sexually harassed, and guilted into going to her unbearable cousin's birthday party, and she doesn't even know why! Well, maybe she knows why she has to go the birthday party (her mom is an expert guilt-tripper), but that doesn't mean she has to put up with all the other stuff! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 118 pages, B&W MATURE READERS Cover price $4.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Buggy the Clown!" By Eiichiro Oda. Arriving on a new island, Luffy and Zoro meet Nami, a girl thief with a special focus: robbing pirates! Specifically, she's out to steal a map of the "Grand Line," the equatorial belt where the mightiest (and richest) pirates in the world roam. It's just too bad the map belongs to the fiendish pirate Buggy the Clown! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rating: T NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Luftwaffe Schlachtgruppen!" By John Weal. TOne of the most important, and yet least publicised, components of the front-line Luftwaffe was the Schlacht, or ground attack, arm. This book details the Schlacht units who were in the thick of the fighting from the first day of the war until the last. They played a vital part in the heady successes of the early Blitzkrieg campaigns and went on to perform an equally essential role in the dark hours of last ditch defence and ultimate defeat. In between, they fought in all defensive battles: on the eastern front at Stalingrad, Kursk and Berlin; in the west, by night, over Normandy, the Ardennes and the Rhine. Softcover, 128 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $25.95.

Volume 128 - 1st printing. "Quebec 1775!" Written by Brendan Morrissey. Art by Adam Hook. The American attack on Quebec in 1775 was a key episode in the War of Independence. Capture of the city would give the Americans control of Canada - a disaster for the British. The subsequent campaign involved a 350-mile trek across uninhabited wilderness, a desperate American attack on the city of Quebec that left one American general dead and another wounded, and a British counterattack that culminated in a brutal naval battle off Valcour Island on Lake Champlain. In this book Brendan Morrissey details the events of this ferocious struggle whose results would have such momentous consequences at Saratoga in 1777. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

Volume 131 - 1st printing. "Tewkesbury 1471!" Written by Christopher Gravett. Art by Graham Turner. In this book Christopher Gravett details the climactic events of 1471 and the battle that virtually extinguished the Lancastrian cause. After the crushing Yorkist victory at Towton in 1461, King Edward IV appeared to have triumphed in England's bloody Wars of the Roses. The Lancastrian King Henry VI was even a prisoner in the Tower of London. By 1470, however, Edward's erstwhile ally the Earl of Warwick - The 'Kingmaker' - had joined the Lancastrians and a final reckoning was inevitable. Warwick perished at Barnet in April 1471, and on 4 May Edward confronted his enemies, including Edward, Prince and last hope of the House of Lancaster, at Tewkesbury. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

Volume 62 - 1st printing. "The Ottoman Empire 1326-1699!" By Stephen Turnbull. The Ottoman Empire and its conflicts provide one of the longest continuous narratives in military history. Its rulers were never overthrown by a foreign power and no usurper succeeded in taking the throne. At its height under the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, the Empire became the most powerful state in the world - a multi-national, multilingual empire that stretched from Vienna to the upper Arab peninsula. With Suleiman's death began the gradual decline to the Treaty of Karlowitz in 1699 in which the Ottoman Empire lost much of its European territory. This volume covers the main campaigns and the part played by such elite troops as the Janissaries and the Sipahis, as well as exploring the social and economic impact of the conquests. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $17.95.

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Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Norman Stone Castles Part 1!" Written by Christopher Gravett. Art by Adam Hook. Descended from the Viking raiders who settled in Northern France under the leadership of Rollo in around 911, the Normans were amongst the most feared warriors of their time. Their territorial ambitions culminated in Duke William 1's conquest of England in 1066, but although victory at Hastings left the English crown in William's hands, Norman sovereignty remained far from established on the island. In order to consolidate his position, the new king built a series of fortifications across the country - this book covers all these developments from the early days of William I through to the fortifications of Henry II, Richard I and John. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing. "Fortifications in Wessex, 800-1066!" Written by Ryan Lavelle. Art by Donato Spedaliere. The defence of the 9th-century kingdom of Wessex under King Alfred against the 'Great Viking Army' is one of the major military achievements of Early Medieval history. While the guerrilla warfare in the Somerset marshes and the battle of Edington are characteristic of Alfred's military abilities, his definitive physical achievement was a series of some 30 well-structured fortifications (known as burhs) across the kingdom. Many of these fortifications survive to this day and some were even reinforced to stand up to German tanks in the expected invasion of 1940. This title describes their beginnings in the turbulent early years of Alfred's reign as well as their subsequent development and use. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $18.95.

Volume 398 - 1st printing. "The Texan Army 1835–46!" Written by Stuart Reid. Art by Richard Hook. The volunteer army that fought the Mexican dictator Santa Anna from 1835 to 1836 was immortalized in the epic battle of the Alamo. Taking arms initially to fight for the restoration of the liberal Mexican constitution of 1824, the volunteers were eventually fighting for outright Texan independence. This book describes and illustrates the group of men who, despite the diversity of their origins, equipment, weaponry and dress, were united in a common cause that reached its culmination in the victory of San Jacinto. The turbulent decade (1836–46) of Texan independence is also covered, and the little-studied army and navy of the Republic of Texas examined. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 399 - 1st printing. "Medieval Scandinavian Armies (2)!" Written by David Lindholm and David Nicolle. Art by Angus McBride. While Scandinavia's 'Viking Age' is one of the most studied aspects of early medieval history, much less has been published about the centuries which followed. Yet the armies of Sweden, Norway and Denmark offer fascinating differences from the rest of medieval Western Europe, both in their organisation and their war gear. This second of two books covers the period which saw both expansion in the Baltic, and long wars born of the attempt to bring Scandinavia under a single monarchy - the Union of Kalmar. In the North, as elsewhere, the perfection of plate armour could not prevent the steady decline in the importance of the 15th century mounted knight in favour of the well armed infantryman. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

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Volume 82- 1st printing. "US Submarine Crewman 1941-45!" Written by Robert Hargis. Art by Velimir Vuksic. This book takes a close look at the Dolphins of the US Navy submarine force, it covers recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences, and discusses the effects of advances in torpedo technology on crew roles. The Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 battered the surface fleet, but the submarine force escaped unharmed. It was up to the Silent Service to spearhead the naval war against Japan, cutting her supply routes and neutralizing her naval threat. By August 1945, US Navy submarines had made 488 war patrols. The achievements of the Silent Service were not without consequence - 3,500 American crewmen lost their lives. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART AND COVER BY TOM RANEY AND SCOTT HANNA The Outsiders have their hands full with Gorilla Grodd and his army of angry apes! Meanwhile, across town, one of Nightwing's deadliest foes is torturing Lex Luthor with an electrifying experience! Will the Outsiders arrive in time in save the President? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Collecting sold out issues 1 and 2 of this great new series written by Judd Winick with art by Tom Raney and Scott Hanna. Follow the new exploits of the now grown up Teen Titans Nightwing and Arsenal as they join forces with a new generation of heroines, Thunder, Grace and Indigo and an old JLA veteran, Metamorpho. The new team kicks things off with a bang, as they face down an invasion of New York by Grodd the Super-Intelligent (and strong!) gorilla! With President Luthor coincidentally in town, is there something much larger going on? You bet! But who is the mastermind behind this mad scheme? Cover price $4.95.

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Cover by Alex Ross Jim Krueger (w)/Doug Braithwaite (p) Witness the formation of the Archangels in the artificial Realm of Paradise ... and their plan to revolt against Mar-Vell and his new creation! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.99 UPC: 5960605379-00111 Cover price $2.99.

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A Patty-Cake Halloween - Story, Art and Cover by Scott Roberts. It's trick-or-treat time in Patty-Cake's big Halloween special issue! It's bad enough that Patty has to include Susie McBee in her group, until José and Keith decide to go to the rich side of town for "bigger treats," and take a scary shortcut to get there. Plus: A synopsis of a fictitious cartoon show in Cartoon Classics of Yesteryear 1-pager "Birdy's Hallowe'en Hullaba-Boo." 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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Written by Warren Ellis. Art and cover by John Cassady. The acclaimed series from Ellis and Cassaday is back! With The Four momentarily in disarray, Elijah Snow initiates the second part of his comeback plan: to hunt down and discover the truth about Anna Hark, daughter of the criminal genius of the '30s, who died in the Adirondacks with the rest of Axel Brass' associates. Her story begins in medieval China and ends in the spires of modern America! For more information, see the feature article. Retailers please note: This is a resolicitation; all previous orders are cancelled. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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MATURE READERS.

1st Printing. Pikachu is sick. He has to rest. But that does not stop Team Rocket from trying to steal Pikachu! Can Pikachu's new friends help him hide? Or will Team Rocket finally catch Pikachu? Softcover, 6-in. X 9-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Art by Paul Gonzales, III, Wes Hartman, and Paul Kilpatrick. The popular manga-style creators of Antarctic Press present a photo-reference manual of action poses for illustrators and comic artists. Hundreds of pictures of dynamic poses from multiple angles. Includes close-up and long-shot views of the same poses. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS AND KRIS GRIMMINGER; ART AND COVER BY LIAM SHARP CLIFFHANGER. In stores August 20. The demon-infested miniseries continues! The exorcists storm a Philadelphia high-rise where a First Communion ceremony has been up-ended by the violent possession of a young boy, coming face-to-face with a demonic spirit that will go to any lengths to stay in our world. But what secrets does this spirit hold about future otherworld attacks? And who isn't telling the exorcists the entire truth about the past? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH AND JOHN ROZUM; ART BY CHRISTOPHER COOK AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores August 20. Townsville heats up when Buttercup eats garlic pizza, and we ain't talkin' pepperoni! Plus, the Girls battle a mind-absorbing monster! FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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(W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Mike Avon Oeming. THIS ISSUE: FOREVER - PART 5. THE POWERS SECRETS REVEALED!! Remember the eighties? Wrap around covers? Big, big Superhero events where things actually happened? Well, in this issue of powers, its all back!! It's the story you've been waiting for! All your powers favorites are back to reveal the moment that changed everything. DIAMOND, RETRO GIRL, ZORA, TRIPHAMMER, and so much more. It's the first and only powers wrap around cover and don't forget the best letter column in comics. Ok, it's the only letter column in comics, but it's still funny. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Interview with Michael Chabon on Michael Chabon Presents...The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist; 5 pages from Plastic Man #1; 3 pages from Rose & Thorn #1; 3 pages from The Saga of Seven Suns: Veiled Alliances; 3 pages from Robin #121. Flip covers: Plastic Man by Kyle Baker; Wanted by J.G. Jones. 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 Cover price $4.50.

Volume 48 - 1st printing. "Return to Camelot!"

Story and art By Hal Foster.

Val's twins are no longer impossible to tell apart. Suddenly Karen decides to be a warrior! She trims her golden locks and dons armor, eager to prove her mettle - and when a massive fleet of pirates turns up, she may have her chance! Collects work from 1978-1979.

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

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Joe Kubert cover and interior art.

1st printing. By Chris Reilly and Darron Laessig. Always on Santa's "Naughty List," Mr. Punch makes it his mission to ruin Christmas for Earth's last two good children. Learn about Punch's troubled childhood and the shocking truth he discovers about Christmas. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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Cover by Tim Bradstreet. Written by Garth Ennis. Pencils by Cam Kennedy. "STREETS OF LOREDO" Part 3 (of 4) The Punisher delves more into the mystery of a strange gun-running town in Texas. 32 PGS. /MARVEL PG+ Cover price $2.99.

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By Greg Rucka & Carla Speed McNeil. To find the kidnapped Karpin in T'blisi, agents Chace and Minder Three arrive in what was once Russia to find unfriendly locals who don't mind showing off their guns. Back in London, Crocker and Wallace continue to pursue the Caracas investigation. MATURE READERS. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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By Greg Rucka & Carla Speed McNeil. Chace finds herself becoming more isolated, stonewalled by the local authorities, and now having to work alone. Crocker is faced with a decision that could end his career - abort and recall Chace... or take the heat, and let her run. MATURE READERS. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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By Greg Rucka & Carla Speed McNeil. The conclusion of Carla Speed McNeil's run on Q&C! It's black ops and bloodshed as agent Tara Chace makes good on a debt incurred by her superior Paul Crocker almost a lifetime ago. But what price will she have to pay for Crocker's guilt? MATURE READERS. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Operation: Blackwall!" Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Jason Alexander. Tara Chace is accustomed to working in the shadows cast by world governments, but when a French conglomerate blackmails one of the Queen's most affluent subjects, Tara's espionage turns to the corporate variety. It's sex, lies, and big business in this new collection of the Eisner Award-winning series! Hardcover, 96 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $20.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Operation: Blackwall!" Collects Queen and Country (2001-2006) #13-15. Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Jason Alexander. Tara Chace is accustomed to working in the shadows cast by world governments, but when a French conglomerate blackmails one of the Queen's most affluent subjects, Tara's espionage turns to the corporate variety. It's sex, lies, and big business in this new collection of the Eisner Award-winning series! Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $8.95.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "Operation: Blackwall!" Collects Queen and Country (2001-2006) #13-15. Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Jason Alexander. Tara Chace is accustomed to working in the shadows cast by world governments, but when a French conglomerate blackmails one of the Queen's most affluent subjects, Tara's espionage turns to the corporate variety. It's sex, lies, and big business in this new collection of the Eisner Award-winning series! Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $8.95.

Stories and Art by Various. Action, brains, brawn, sex appeal -- nothing more, nothing less! Now monthly! Now more pages! In this issue: A double dose of the dark underbelly of Tokyo in City Hunter! Plus: Martial arts mayhem in Fist of the Blue Sky; underground fighting in Baki the Grappler; romance and humor meet blistering basketball action in Slam Dunk; samurai tale Nemuri Kyoshiro; Keiji; Bow Wow Wata; and the crazy mixed-up adventures of Guardian Angel Getten! Also: Exclusive interview with Hara Tetsuo, the man behind Fist of the North Star! And: Raijin Game & Anime - the most up-to-date info from Japan! Published in the original right-to-left Japanese format. Magazine, 232 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Written by Todd Vicino. Art by Rafael Kras. Cover by Rafael Kras. Rakan wanders the desert of Medieval Arabia and Persia. He is the product of excruciating times, abandoned by his tribe as a child in the wake of a Mongol onslaught. Weak and asthmatic, with a debilitating limp, he had little chance of survival until a desert cat, a sabretooth, rescued him and raised him as her own. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

2nd Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. First, Ranma & Co. enjoy a trip to the beach, despite all the cold water! Then, camping out in the woods turns out to have a lot of hazards, not the least of which is the toxic cooking of Akane, Ranma's reluctant fiancée_ Finally, Ranma competes in two bizarre tests of skill! Who will triumph in the Anything-Goes Martial Arts Tea Ceremony and the no-holds-barred Martial Arts Fast Food Restaurant Takeout Race? Softcover, 5-in x 7-in., 212 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.