Comic books August 2001

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "A Murder of Crows!" Collects Swamp Thing (Saga of the...) (1982-96 2nd Series) #43-48 and Annual #2. Written by Alan Moore. Art by Stephen Bissette, Totleben, Woch, Randall, and Alfredo Alcala. Swamp Thing's voyage takes him from the most visceral horrors of a haunted house, to breaking his earthly roots and traversing the afterlife - continuing his evolution from a mire-dwelling man-monster to a powerful elemental being, with a potential to exceed the bonds of the Earth itself. Softcover, 206 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. "A Murder of Crows!" Collects Swamp Thing (Saga of the...) (1982-96 2nd Series) #43-48 and Annual #2. Written by Alan Moore. Art by Stephen Bissette, Totleben, Woch, Randall, and Alfredo Alcala. Swamp Thing's voyage takes him from the most visceral horrors of a haunted house, to breaking his earthly roots and traversing the afterlife - continuing his evolution from a mire-dwelling man-monster to a powerful elemental being, with a potential to exceed the bonds of the Earth itself. Softcover, 206 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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by TONY DANIEL and ROMANO. Will the real Sam Jaffee please stand up? Killkrow, posing as Sam Jaffee, attempts to kidnap Esperanza and take her to Rhazes Darkk. With The Tenth still missing, Rhazes can utilize the new powers that Esperanza now harnesses. But an eager Esperanza has nothing to lose, since she's already dead! Meanwhile, Zorina, with the help of two special agents, infiltrates the newly rebuilt Darkklon complex in Springdale, Colorado. There, they uncover unbelievable horrors: Rhazes Darkk is up to his old tricks, but now he seems unstoppable! Will Zorina and co. escape Darkklon alive? Plus, The Tenth is loose under Springdale, but he will have to fight his way past several of Darkk's supermonsters in order to reach the one thing that will bring him peace...Rhazes Darkk's death! On sale May 16 FC, 32pg Cover price $2.99.

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"Cometh the Storm!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Stuart Immonen and Scott Koblish. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Can Odin sit idly by while his favored son meets his end at the hands of his own creation, the Destroyer? Maybe the Thunder God doesn't need daddy's help. Not when the Enchantress is here to lend a hand. That's right, the Enchantress. Plus, the greatest threat the Golden Realm has ever faced returns to this plane of existence. Cover price $2.25.

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Regular Cover. Story, Art and Cover by Mike Hoffman. Mike Hoffman, creator and artist of Tigress, presents this new one-shot! Skull-busting, post apocalyptic barbarian thrills as Thor himself blasts his way past nefarious Mongol warrior women and deadly hordes of sub-men to an ultimate confrontation with the evilly voluptuous Witch-Queen Pantera! Also features a bonus section of the real steel-bending star of Rock -- Jon Mikl Thor himself! The old Gods never died! 32 pages, B&W.

Special Edition Cover, limited to 750 copies. Story, Art and Cover by Mike Hoffman. Features an incredible new cover painting! Mike Hoffman, creator and artist of Tigress, presents this new one-shot! Skull-busting, post apocalyptic barbarian thrills as Thor himself blasts his way past nefarious Mongol warrior women and deadly hordes of sub-men to an ultimate confrontation with the evilly voluptuous Witch-Queen Pantera! Also features a bonus section of the real steel-bending star of Rock -- Jon Mikl Thor himself! The old Gods never died! 32 pages, B&W.

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"The Parent Trap" Guest-starring Captain America. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. Plot continues from the one-shot Thunderbolts Life Sentences. After their adventure in Latveria, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Thunderbolts return to their headquarters in Colorado. Charlie Burlingame (aka Charcoal) goes back to Burton Canyon high school where he bumps into someone he doesn't like: his father! Charcoal's dad still works for the Secret Empire, and he wants his son to steal a special chemical compound from a nearby chemical plant. But Charcoal refuses! And then a squad from the Imperial Army attacks! Can Charcoal defeat the heavily armed squad all by himself? His Justice like Lightning friends are on their way! Cameo appearances by G.W. Bridge, Sharon Carter, Ogre, Humus Sapien, Graviton, Moonstone, Mentallo, and Hawkeye. Thunderbolts Lineup: Charcoal, Jolt, Fixer, Meteorite, Beetle, Scream, and Smuggler. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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By Silvia, Kazybrid, and Shima. The climactic conclusion of the three-issue story arc, "Rocket Men from the Moon!" Crazy Blue Rocket's former sidekick, Johnny Wingless (formerly thought dead, too) has gone over to the evil side! From his secret rocket base on the Moon he launches wave after wave of massive explosive missiles to destroy The City. Can The Tick, Arthur and their super-hero teammates prevent the end of "life as they like it" on Earth!? Find out by reading the senses-shattering finale in The Tick Color #4! The Tick's universe has been forever changed by the most awesome force in comics: the power of full color! Cover price $3.95.

By Ted Nomura and Various. AP Core Title! An all-new, expanded anthology series from the creator of Luftwaffe/WWII/Kamikaze:1946 series! The term "Tigers" was used by the Luftwaffe of World War II to address their most aggressive pilots. This first issue introduces the most famous and aggressive true top ace of all, Erich Hartmann, who shot down 352 enemy planes (confirmed), and was called the "Black Devil" by the Soviets for his black-nosed Messerschmitt Bf-109. To be told in six parts, the true survivor story of the "Black Devil" will explain why the Soviets put a price on his head and illegally kept him a prisoner 10 years after the war! Also included will be the return of the popular Luftwaffe:1946 series and the new Tigers of Terra series, Luftwaffe: 2040! Also, fan art, and a regular short-story series by Belgian talent, Marcel Magnette. Plus, technical and historical profiles, including new "Reichdreams" files from the famous Miranda/Mercado team! Cover by Ted Nomura. b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $5.95.

Regular Edition. Stories, Art and Cover by Mike Hoffman. Tigress encounters the hideous race of alien slave-masters known as the Phaanderites! Plus: She discovers the secret of her true identity! Includes another Madame Tarantula back-up tale! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Special Edition. Limited to 750 copies. Includes Amryl Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. Mike Hoffman provides another spectacular special edition Tigress cover, this great image a reworking of the original Tigress (1999 Basement Comics) #1 cover, updated for 2001! In the second issue of this continuing sci-fi title, Tigress encounters the hideous alien race of slave-masters, the Phaanderites! Also: She discovers the unbelievable secret of her true identity! Don't miss this incredible shock ending! Includes another Madame Tarantula back-up tale! 32 pages, B&W.

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WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY PETER GRAU AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY. "Sins of the Past" presents the definitive conclusion to the long-running love affair between Titans member Arsenal and Cheshire ? the mother of Arsenal's child and the terrorist wanted around the world for her international crimes. Cheshire has been captured again, and faces a life sentence if convicted ? and this time, there's no escaping the verdict!FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Lord of the Rings. Cover price $5.95.

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(W) Dan Jurgens (P) Francis Manapul (I) To Be Named (C) Jonathan D. Smith. Lost in the abyss of personal tragedy, Lara must not only wrestle with the ominous Lucifer Text, she must also evade a mysterious new enemy who'll stop at nothing to follow her every move. "Without Limit" takes Lara on a very personal journey that may well throw the world into the grips of evil! Cover price $2.50.

Canadian National Comic Book Expo 2001 Convention Exclusive. (W) Dan Jurgens (P) Francis Manapul (I) To Be Named (C) Jonathan D. Smith. Lost in the abyss of personal tragedy, Lara must not only wrestle with the ominous Lucifer Text, she must also evade a mysterious new enemy who'll stop at nothing to follow her every move. "Without Limit" takes Lara on a very personal journey that may well throw the world into the grips of evil! Cover price $2.50.

Jay Company edition signed by artist Francis Manapul and limited to 150 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. Canadian National Comic Book Expo 2001 Convention Exclusive. (W) Dan Jurgens (P) Francis Manapul (I) To Be Named (C) Jonathan D. Smith. Lost in the abyss of personal tragedy, Lara must not only wrestle with the ominous Lucifer Text, she must also evade a mysterious new enemy who'll stop at nothing to follow her every move. "Without Limit" takes Lara on a very personal journey that may well throw the world into the grips of evil! Cover price $2.50.

Lara wrestles rampaging reptiles! Comic story, "Dead Center" (script by Dan Jurgens, pencils by Andy Park, inks by Jonathan Sibal). Cover price $4.99.

Lara wrestles rampaging reptiles! Comic story, "Dead Center" (script by Dan Jurgens, pencils by Andy Park, inks by Jonathan Sibal). Cover price $4.99.

In this issue of the toy magazine for the hardcore collector: Yo, Joe! Here come the Real American Heroes! G.I. Joe Vehicle and Accessory Build-a-Guide inside! Plus: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring; Hot Wheels; Transformers; Aesop; Final Fantasy; Movie Maniacs IV; Reservoir Dogs; and Angel. Cover price $5.95.

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In this issue of the toy magazine for the hardcore collector: Yo, Joe! Here come the Real American Heroes! G.I. Joe Vehicle and Accessory Build-a-Guide inside! Plus: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring; Hot Wheels; Transformers; Aesop; Final Fantasy; Movie Maniacs IV; Reservoir Dogs; and Angel. Cover price $5.95.

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Cover 1 of 2: Final Fantasy, Aki Ross by Palisades LONG LIVE ROCK N' ROLL! ToyFare: The #1 Action Figure Magazine has your backstage pass to the wild world of rock n roll toys. Interviews with rockers Ozzy Osbourne, Powerman 5000, Alice Cooper, Fred Durst, They Might Be Giants and more. See more of the newest music figures including Eminem, Eddie from Iron Maiden, Elvis Presley, AC/DC, Metallica and many others from companies like Art Asylum, McFarlane Toys and X-Toys. Learn the Secrets of Toy Sales as we talk to toy fans/collectors that work at stores and display the products. Hear how the business works, learn how often shipments are delivered stocked and rotated. Hear horror stories about crazed toy collectors that drive people nuts and with memories of working with some of the most popular toy lines (Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe and more) This month's specialty toy price guide spotlights Military Toys! From classic war heroes to authentic soliders of world history to newest troopers ready to take on the world. Spidey and the cast of TWISTED MEGO THEATRE get into more trouble in another all-new sensational episode. Our IMPORT REPORT looks overseas at new toys from Japan and other countries. See the Import Product of the Month, Japan's Top 10 Hottest Toys, a spotlight on an amazing foreign toy line and the hilarious Horrible Knock-Off of the Month! ToyFare's MARKETPLACE gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Good Tip/Bad Tip, Regional Reports, a Short Pack Breakdown, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete full-color action figure price guide. It doesn't matter if you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super- collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The #1 Action Figure Magazine! Magazine (Final Fantasy Movie cover) $4.99 Magazine (Elvis Presley cover) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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Cover 2 of 2: Elvis Lives! LONG LIVE ROCK N' ROLL! ToyFare: The #1 Action Figure Magazine has your backstage pass to the wild world of rock n roll toys. Interviews with rockers Ozzy Osbourne, Powerman 5000, Alice Cooper, Fred Durst, They Might Be Giants and more. See more of the newest music figures including Eminem, Eddie from Iron Maiden, Elvis Presley, AC/DC, Metallica and many others from companies like Art Asylum, McFarlane Toys and X-Toys. Learn the Secrets of Toy Sales as we talk to toy fans/collectors that work at stores and display the products. Hear how the business works, learn how often shipments are delivered stocked and rotated. Hear horror stories about crazed toy collectors that drive people nuts and with memories of working with some of the most popular toy lines (Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe and more) This month's specialty toy price guide spotlights Military Toys! From classic war heroes to authentic soliders of world history to newest troopers ready to take on the world. Spidey and the cast of TWISTED MEGO THEATRE get into more trouble in another all-new sensational episode. Our IMPORT REPORT looks overseas at new toys from Japan and other countries. See the Import Product of the Month, Japan's Top 10 Hottest Toys, a spotlight on an amazing foreign toy line and the hilarious Horrible Knock-Off of the Month! ToyFare's MARKETPLACE gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Good Tip/Bad Tip, Regional Reports, a Short Pack Breakdown, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete full-color action figure price guide. It doesn't matter if you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super- collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The #1 Action Figure Magazine! Magazine (Final Fantasy Movie cover) $4.99 Magazine (Elvis Presley cover) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Collects Transformers (1984 Marvel) #69-74. Written by Simon Furman. Art by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. As in fighting tears apart the ranks of the heroic Autobots, the evil Decepticons wage a bitter civil war. The atmosphere is ripe for the coming of planet eating super robot Unicron, and for the Transformers that's doomsday! The hit animated TV shows Beast Wars and Beast Machines introduced a whole new generation to the robots in disguise and now, at last, the stories that came before those shows can be seen again in all their world shaking glory. Softcover, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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TRANSMETROPOLITAN #46 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores June 13. In the aftermath of "Dirge," the City's guts are all over its streets, everything is in chaos, and terrible secrets have been revealed. What we learn here will make the next year of TRANSMET a desperate rush, because Spider needs to win...and dead men don't win anything. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

"Sweet Nutcracker" by Roger Wormburper. B&W, 24 pgs. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

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By DiGerolamo, Dunn, and Daily. "Wrath of the Imprechaun!" Trapped beyond space and time, our heroes unwittingly release the fiendish Imprechaun and fall prey to his diabolical ways! Half-leprechaun, half-imp, his name is Lucifer O'Malley, and he has the power to grant you your every wish... for your soul! Can our heroes put the cork back on this evil Irish genie? Special appearance by King Arthur! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

8-in. x 11 1/2-in.; B&W; 46 pages on white paper; cardstock covers. Cover price $3.95.

Laura Prepon cover. August 4, 2001. Inside: "That '70s Show"; MTV turns 20: interviews with Steen Tyler, Pink, LL Cool J, and Eve; James Dean; Wayne Brady. Cover price $1.99.

Mila Kunis cover. August 4, 2001. Inside: "That '70s Show"; MTV turns 20: interviews with Steen Tyler, Pink, LL Cool J, and Eve; James Dean; Wayne Brady. Cover price $1.99.

August 11, 2001. Cover: Young Hollywood in Love (Justin Timberlake/Britney Spears, Chris Klein/Katie Holmes, Michael Weatherly/Jessica Alba, Sarah Michelle Gellar/Freddie Prinze Jr.). Inside: Hollywood couples; Aaron Sorkin on "The West Wing"; Sex and the City"; Michael Capuzzo; Andie MacDowell and Dennis Quaid. Cover price $1.99.

August 18, 2001. Cover: Kelly Ripa. Inside: Ripa interview; radio host Art Bell; "Let's Bowl"; Michael Easton ("Port Charles"); Batmobile news and photos. Cover price $1.99.

Scott Bakula/Jolene Blalock cover. August 25, 2001. Inside: "Star Trek: Enterprise" preview; "Charmed"; "Robot Wars"; Mr. Rogers retires; Susan Stewart. Cover price $2.49.

Jolene Blalock solo cover. August 25, 2001. Inside: "Star Trek: Enterprise" preview; "Charmed"; "Robot Wars"; Mr. Rogers retires; Susan Stewart. Cover price $2.49.

John Billingsley cover (online exclusive edition). August 25, 2001. Inside: "Star Trek: Enterprise" preview; "Charmed"; "Robot Wars"; Mr. Rogers retires; Susan Stewart.

Linda Park cover (online exclusive edition). August 25, 2001. Inside: "Star Trek: Enterprise" preview; "Charmed"; "Robot Wars"; Mr. Rogers retires; Susan Stewart.

Scott Bakula solo cover. August 25, 2001. Inside: "Star Trek: Enterprise" preview; "Charmed"; "Robot Wars"; Mr. Rogers retires; Susan Stewart. Cover price $2.49.

Digest published by TV Guide. This issue features an article on Superboy and Clark Kent. 5-in. x 7 1/2-in. 226 pages B&W with several color photos. Cover price $1.99.

August 11, 2001. Cover: Rick Mercer. Inside: Mercer talks about "22 Minutes"; visit to Star Trek's Enterprise; reader poll results. NOTE: Many Canadian TV Guides have a wavy quality caused during the printing process. We do not count this as a defect. Cover price $1.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

By tremendous popular demand, Wizard Entertainment presents the first ever TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE trade paperback! This 104-page book collects the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazines monthly Twisted Mego Theatre (TMT) comic strips. In addition to the strips, this book will present a feature on the origin of the series along with the very first Twisted Mego Theatre story ever and the Top 10 Greatest TMT Moments!

Plus, learn about the coolest stories that we were forbidden from printing in ToyFare. See hilarious outtakes from the making of TMT, like when some castmembers partied a little too hard before the photo shoot to do their photos. Filmmaker and toy fan Kevin Smith writes the introduction to this landmark collection. Hear from the cast members themselves, as they speak to you about being a part of the Twisted ToyFare team every month!

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

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ultimate MARVEL TEAM-UP no. 5 spider-man & iron man cover by mike allred brian michael bendis/mike allred ? THE SCOOP: The wall-crawler's first encounter with the shining knight continues! ? THE STORY: Sent by a hostile power to steal Stark's advanced technology, the Mandroids appear to have succeeded ? that is, unless our young web-spinner can save the day! But what chance does our flesh-and-blood hero have against an army of armored assassins? And why is Iron Man powerless against them? ? THE CREATORS: Written by Wizard's "Best Writer of 2000," Brian Michael Bendis ? with art by X-FORCE's Mike Allred! ? THE BUZZ: "This is the smartest move Marvel has made in years... if Marvel continues to unleash the creators we want to see, I envision this line lasting a long time!" -Comics International ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

This mail-away promotional variant was only distributed to those who submitted specially-marked Chef Boyardee can labels in the early 2000s. You can tell the difference between this variant and other editions by the UPC numbers... this one reads "59606 90144." Ultimate MARVEL TEAM-UP no. 5 spider-man & iron mancover by mike allredbrian michael bendis/mike allred? THE SCOOP: The wall-crawler's first encounter with the shining knight continues!? THE STORY: Sent by a hostile power to steal Stark's advanced technology, the Mandroids appear to have succeeded ? that is, unless our young web-spinner can save the day! But what chance does our flesh-and-blood hero have against an army of armored assassins? And why is Iron Man powerless against them?? THE CREATORS: Written by Wizard's "Best Writer of 2000," Brian Michael Bendis ? with art by X-FORCE's Mike Allred!? THE BUZZ: "This is the smartest move Marvel has made in years... if Marvel continues to unleash the creators we want to see, I envision this line lasting a long time!" -Comics International? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads.

Checkers Reprint (No Comics Code Approval Stamp above UPC), 'Reprint A Checkers' in indicia. ultimate MARVEL TEAM-UP no. 5 spider-man & iron mancover by mike allredbrian michael bendis/mike allred? THE SCOOP: The wall-crawler's first encounter with the shining knight continues!? THE STORY: Sent by a hostile power to steal Stark's advanced technology, the Mandroids appear to have succeeded ? that is, unless our young web-spinner can save the day! But what chance does our flesh-and-blood hero have against an army of armored assassins? And why is Iron Man powerless against them?? THE CREATORS: Written by Wizard's "Best Writer of 2000," Brian Michael Bendis ? with art by X-FORCE's Mike Allred!? THE BUZZ: "This is the smartest move Marvel has made in years... if Marvel continues to unleash the creators we want to see, I envision this line lasting a long time!" -Comics International? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads.

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cover by mark bagley, brian michael bendis/mark bagley/art thibert ? THE SCOOP: Spider-Man... unmasked by the Kingpin? ? THE STORY: Things go from bad to worse for our spanking-new web-slinger! Not only does the Kingpin of Crime beat him to within an inch of his life, but he also learns his secret identity! And wait'll you see the savage slobberknocker between the corpulent criminal and the Big Man! ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.25.