Comic books October 2005

NARUTO VS. REAL NINJAS! · Toonami's hottest show is all about ninjas, but they don't wear black and they've got a few tricks up their sleeves. Check out the real, historical ninjas which inspired Naruto and countless other series! · Naruto appears on the cover to this month's Wizard Anime Insider! MAHIRO MAEDA ON THE REAL COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO · The gorgeous, gripping sci-fi anime retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo is coming, and A.I. interviews famed director Mahiro Maeda on the series' great story, astounding visuals and updating a classic. BECK'S BATTLE OF THE BAND · The cool show about a band trying to make it big in Tokyo has anime fans buzzing. Find out everything you need to know to face the music! A HEAP OF NEW HORROR · Trinity Blood, Death Note, the new Hellsing Ultimate OVA-there's a ton of great horror anime and manga coming down the pike. Just for Halloween, check out our huge preview of the upcoming chillers! BO-BOBO BO BOBOBOBO! · Featuring a main character who fights evil with his nose hair, this obnoxiously named show will hit Toonami-and we're warning you about the ten freakiest things you have to know before you watch. THE DESTINY OF GUNDAM SEED · The sequel series to Gundam Seed, titled Destiny, is ready to continue this epic, bestselling installment in the Gundam franchise. A.I. spills all about what happened in the three important years between Seed and Destiny! AWESOME HOLIDAY VIDEOGAME PREVIEW · Video game companies know the power of anime-based titles, and this holiday season is sure to get a glut. Find out what anime games will steal otaku from their anime DVDs. Cover price $5.99.

Wizard: Best of Basic Training - How to Draw: Heroic Anatomy - 1st printing. By tremendous popular demand, Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the second-ever BEST OF BASIC TRAINING trade paperback! This special 112-page book is the second in this series and focuses more on the basics of drawing, along with mores specific lessons on anatomy, expressions and more. OVER 30 ART LESSONS ON BASIC ANATOMY! Superheroic Males & Females, Anataomy, Facial Expressions, Body Language, Perspective, Block & Cube Construction, Shading, Sex Appeal, Teens, Children, and sooo much more! Breathtaking design sketches from Terry Dodson, Joe Lisner, and more! Read more of the best and most instructional "HOW TO DRAW" lessons from Wizard: The Comics Magazine's 14-year history, along with a brand new set of unpublished lessons from some of the biggest names in comic art. LEARN FROM THE GREATEST ARTISTS IN COMICS! - Michael Turner, Adam Hughes, Joe Linsner, Darick Robertson, Gary Frank, Dale Keown, Bart Sears, Terry Moore, Jim Calafiore, Tom Grummett, Jim Balent, Kevin Maguire and many, many more! OVER 30 ART LESSONS ON BASICS & ANATOMY! Superheroic Males & Females, Anatomy, Facial Expressions, Body Language, Perspective, Block & Cube Construction, Proportions, Shading, Sex Appeal, Teens/Children and sooo much more! Behold breathtaking design sketches from Terry Dodson, Joe Linsner and more. DESIGNED FOR BOTH THE ASPIRING ARTIST AND THE INTERESTED FAN! This book will work with the greatest artists, who have been creating your favorite comic books for Marvel, DC and Image Comics. See how they illustrate the techniques used in comic artwork and be enlightened by hundreds of years of artistic expertise as we represent specific lessons from Volume 1 with all-new material created especially for this new volume. Artist Terry Dodson (Spider-Man) creates an all-new exclusive cover to this brilliant new collection. Softcover, 112 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Written by L. Frank Baum. Adapted by Michael Cavallaro. When a cyclone hits her Kansas home, Dorothy and her dog Toto are swept away to the magical land of O. In search of the Emerald City with her companions the Scarecrow, Lion, and Tin Woodman, she tries to stay ahead of the Wicked Witch of the West. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

5 questions with Steve Niles; First Look: Moon Knight, with comments from Charlie Huston and David Finch; Q & A with Joss Whedon; Joe Quesada sketches and comments on Daredevil: Father; pros comment on how to fix the 10 worst villains in DC history, with comments from Geoff Johns, Bill Willingham, Gail Simone and Mark Waid, and an illo by Ty Templeton; Q & A with Neil Gaiman; Jeph Loeb and Joe Madureira discuss The Ultimates 3, with character sketches by Madureira; Q & A with Natalie Portman on V For Vendetta; Wizard Insider: Morlun; Wizard Insider: Ghost Rider; 8 reasons why Frank Miller and Jim Lee rank as the best Bat-team of all time; 8 pages from All Star Superman #1; Wizard celebrates the 5th anniversary of the Ultimate line, with news and reviews of the Ultimate titles; top 100 cartoons of all time; Q & A with Dan Jurgens; Secret Stash: Smoke and Guns Cover price $5.99.

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5 questions with Steve Niles; First Look: Moon Knight, with comments from Charlie Huston and David Finch; Q & A with Joss Whedon; Joe Quesada sketches and comments on Daredevil: Father; pros comment on how to fix the 10 worst villains in DC history, with comments from Geoff Johns, Bill Willingham, Gail Simone and Mark Waid, and an illo by Ty Templeton; Q & A with Neil Gaiman; Jeph Loeb and Joe Madureira discuss The Ultimates 3, with character sketches by Madureira; Q & A with Natalie Portman on V For Vendetta; Wizard Insider: Morlun; Wizard Insider: Ghost Rider; 8 reasons why Frank Miller and Jim Lee rank as the best Bat-team of all time; 8 pages from All Star Superman #1; Wizard celebrates the 5th anniversary of the Ultimate line, with news and reviews of the Ultimate titles; top 100 cartoons of all time; Q & A with Dan Jurgens; Secret Stash: Smoke and Guns Cover price $5.99.

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(ENEMY OF THE STATE) AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D: Part 6 of 6 - Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. "AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D." They turned him into a pawn. They forced him to betray the only people he's ever trusted. Now, it's time to get even. Everything you've seen till now has just been a warm-up. With the help of an unlikely ally, Wolverine will make sure The Hand, the Dawn of the White Light, and Hydra are never the same again. This is the explosive climax you've been waiting for! This battle royale will not only raise the bar on action... after this, there will be NO BAR. 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Greg Rucka Art by David Lopez & BIT. Cover by J.G. Jones. In the wake of last month's "Sacrifice" crossover, Wonder Woman must face the consequences of her history-making encounter with the Man of Steel. But when Checkmate gets involved, will it be to hurt Diana or help her? ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.50.

Second Printing featuring a recolored cover of the First Printing cover - Written by Greg Rucka Art by David Lopez & BIT. Cover by J.G. Jones. In the wake of last month's "Sacrifice" crossover, Wonder Woman must face the consequences of her history-making encounter with the Man of Steel. But when Checkmate gets involved, will it be to hurt Diana or help her? On sale August 31 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

by Chuck Dixon & Enrique Villagran. As the powers-that-be try to reinstate their lawless ways on Dodge City, Wyatt Earp gets drunk. Real drunk. From this abyss he must pull himself up, becoming stronger with every hand full of hell-dirt he claws. Finally, in a place both physically and mentally that would leave most men dead, Wyatt's will brings him back into focus on the job he must do to feel human once more. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&WSRP: $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by PETER MILLIGAN Pencils & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA "BIZARRE LOVE TRIANGLE" A figure from the X-Men's past has returned to the mansion seeking sanctuary within the walls of Xavier's home. The guest, however, isn't getting the warmest welcome. Could the X-Men really turn away this desperate mutant and will they be able to forgive themselves if they do? Part 4 (of 4)! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Add to cart Very Fine $32.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects X-Men Alpha (1995), Age of Apocalypse: The Chosen (1996), Generation Next (1995) #1, Astonishing X-Men (1995 1st Series) #1, X-Calibre (1995) #1, Gambit and the X-Ternals (1995) #1-2, Weapon X (1995 1st Series) #1-2, Amazing X-Men (1995) #1-2, Factor-X (1995) #1-2, and X-Man (1995-2001) #1.

Written by Scott Lobdell, John Francis Moore, Fabian Nicieza, Jeph Loeb, and Warren Ellis.. Art by Andy Kubert, Ian Churchill, Steve Epting. Cover by By Roger Cruz.

See your favorite X-Men through a dark glass as the epic that literally rebuilt the X-Men in eight miniseries and more continues! Apocalypse has conquered half of humankind and is ready to destroy them all! Magneto and his Amazing X-Men fight to protect humans and mutants alike, only to learn from Bishop that his world might need to be unmade! Plus: excerpts from Apocalypse's own files on the alternate-universe X-Men, and their friends and foes...but which is which? Featuring Blink and Sabretooth of the Exiles!

Softcover, 376 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

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1st printing. Collects X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) #171-174.

Written by PETER MILLIGAN. Art and cover by SALVADOR LAROCCA.

A new student has arrived at the Xavier Institute. She's sexy, sassy, and has the hots for Gambit! Will Remy be seduced by this little Lolita, or will Rogue do the unthinkable to keep her man?!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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Written by AKIRA YOSHIDA Pencils & Cover by PAUL SMITH Kitty's past comes back to haunt her as mysterious ninja try to kidnap Lockheed. The chase leads her to places she never expected to find herself... and places where her phasing abilities are rendered useless. Will her wits and training be enough to help her survive against some of Japan's deadliest assassins? Kitty's in for a few surprises of her own as she fights for the life of her beloved pet dragon. 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by SEAN CHEN Cover by GREG LAND. The saga of the final days of the X-Men continues! What is behind the long-concealed link between Gambit and Mr. Sinister...and what will it mean for Gambit and Rogue's children? 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Heroes and Martyrs!" Collects X-Men: The End - Book 2: Heroes and Martyrs (2005) #1-6.

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT. Art by SEAN CHEN. Cover by GREG LAND.

Beginning the second of three books chronicling the final story of Marvel's mutant heroes! The Xavier Academy has been reduced to a smoldering crater in a brutal sneak attack, and the casualties number in the hundreds. Now, Cyclops must mobilize the survivors to get to the bottom of who is behind these coordinated strikes on mutants in general and the X-Men in particular.

Softcover, 152 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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Written by Joe Meno Penciled by PACO MEDINA & JOSE HOMS HIGON Cover by Paul Smith Acclaimed novelist Joe Meno (HAIRSTYLES OF THE DAMNED) comes to X-Men Unlimited for two amazing tales about The Beast! In the first story, the sudden resignation of the Xavier Institute's guidance counselor forces The Beast to step in to fill her much larger than expected shoes, and the poor mutant doesn't know what he's in store for... In the second story, we head back to a point in time just after the Beast's terrible transformation from a normal-looking scientist to a fur-covered creature. How did this transformation impact The Beast's psyche... and how will his home town react when he returns? 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by J. Van Hamme & W. Vance. With nothing more than a tattoo of the number "XIII" on his shoulder, he's a man without a past, without a family, and without a name. The answers he finds just lead to more questions, and each discovery he makes seems to lead to more people who want him dead. Is he the most hated assassin the world has known, or is he merely a scapegoat? Now, as his investigation into the mystery of his identity deepens, XIII may uncover some answers... but will he like what he finds? 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Series co-creator Pia Guerra returns for a special stand-alone issue that finally reveals the whole story behind Yorick Brown's long-lost true love, Beth Deville. As Yorick risks his life to travel halfway around the world in search of this alluring young woman, Beth must survive her own trial by fire. On sale August 3 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

by David Alvarez, Richard Cruz, & Rangley Garcia Yenny's problem with Zacha the iguana are larger than her feet! Will this poor girl survive the constant torments of this crazy lizard? 32pgs, FCSRP: $0.75 Cover price $2.99.

AD Vision Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Kiyohiko Azuma. From the nutty mind of Kiyohiko Azuma, creator of the hit series, Azumanga Daioh, comes the story of the new kid in town-little Yotsuba, a green-haired and wide-eyed girl who doesn't have a clue... about anything! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. NOTE: "In a crowded marketplace, Yotsuba&! Stands out as something special!" - Anime on DVD Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. By Bob Fingerman. Is Bob Fingerman a cynical misanthrope or a disappointed humanitarian? Dare we suggest maybe both? In You Deserved It, the sensitive creator of the acclaimed graphic novel Beg the Question accesses his darker side, serving up this caustic collection of comical cautionary chronicles. What Beg the Question was to sex and romance, You Deserved It is to wanton violence and social wrongness. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Penciled by ANDREA DIVITO Cover by JIM CHEUNG "SECRET IDENTITIES" Part 1 (of 2) The newly reconfigured Young Avengers prepare to make their public debut, but first they have to face a threat more powerful than Kang the Conqueror, more dangerous than Mr. Hyde, and more cunning than the Masters of Evil: THEIR PARENTS. For these brand-new super heroes, fighting super-villains is child's play compared to maintaining their alter egos! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Marvel Premiere Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Sidekicks!" Collects Young Avengers (2005) #1-6. Written by ALLAN HEINBERG. Art & cover by JIM CHEUNG. In the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves the Young Avengers? Young Gun Jim Cheung and TV superstar writer Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Sex and the City, Party of Five) promise to shock and surprise! Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kazuki Takahashi. There's a new game shop in town, peddling a hot new game, and things look bad for Grandpa Mutou's family business! But the Black Crown game store is more than a business competitor...its owners want to put Yugi and his grandfather out of the picture forever. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Makoto Raiku. Kiyo and Zatch are gradually mastering more spells from the red book as they continue to battle other mamodo and their human masters. And when the school goes on a special camping trip, will Kiyo turn out to be the world-class curry chef that Suzy claims? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Pimp My Lunch!" By Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman. The enormously popular comic strip Zits depicts teenage and parental angst like no other. Pimp My Lunch is a cornucopia of recent Zits for die-hard fans everywhere. Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

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by Various Back from the dead and moving over to Boom! Studios from Atomeka! The team that made Zombie Tales #1 such a hit, returns for a second go-round of undead madness! Featuring stories from Mark Waid, Keith Giffen, TV series creator Andrew Cosby, screenwriter John Rogers (Rush Hour III & Transformers: The Movie), Johanna Stokes, and Mike Nelson, with art from Giffen, Ron Lim, Daniel Maia, and the rest of the Boom! Studios crew, all wrapped up in a Dave Johnson cover! Don't wait 28 days later for the dawn of the new walking dead! 48pgs, FCSRP: $6.99 Cover price $6.99.

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by Don McGregor & Sidney Lima Dennis. Scorched is determined to get his true love back, and no one, not even Zorro or Red Lightning will stop him. The object of his sick affections, Malena Fellini, has run off with another man, would-be artist Burt Douglas, but how can he protect her from the savage fury of the Scorched Brothers? It all comes to a head in a climactic confrontation aboard a runaway raft on the Yellowstone River's white water rapids. With Zorro beaten, and being drowned by Rudy Scorched, Red Lightning shot and wounded, what chance will Burt have alone against the towering might of Dennis Scorched? Not to mention... the waterfall? 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Scars!" Written by Don McGregor. Art by Sidney Lima. Zorro is risking all to find safe haven for Eulalia Bandini, a woman who dared to defy the all-powerful Capitan Monasterio. Zorro also takes time to save a middle-aged mapmaker and his wife from the clutches of the cadaverous Ripklaw. See the romantic tension increase between Zorro and Eulalia! And watch as Zorro ultimately battles Ripklaw to the death! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.