Comic books September 2001

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INCREDIBLE HULK #30 cover by brian haberlin paul jenkins & sean mckeever/ joe bennett/tom palmer Paul Jenkins' final story begins! The ravaged body of Bruce Banner quits ? leaving the Hulk no other option but to turn to his greatest nemesis! And don't miss a daring look at the Hulk in STARTLING STORIES: BANNER #1! 7-59606-04745-1-03011 Cover price $2.25.

Written by Walter Conley, Jason Tondro, Kimo and Matthew Roberts. Art by E.J. Su, Jonboy Meyers, Carson Grubaugh and Matthew Roberts. One of the most exciting and original anthology books to hit stores is back! "Kung Foo Sally" gets herself into another pickle! The plot of "Pitchbright" continues to thicken! Captain Nemo of "Nautilus" does some more exploring in the far reaches of the galaxy! And the gang from "Chaser's Moon" continues to search for the emperor's daughter! It's sci-fi/action-fantasy at its best, with the quality art and storytelling that has made Funk-O-Tron one the companies to turn to for high quality comics! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Gaming magazine. Mage Knight, Lord of the Rings card game, Magic The Gathering. 7" x 10". 152 Pages. Full color. Cover price $4.99.

Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. Miroku's rest and relaxation time is cut short when an old monk friend tries to kill him while under in the influence of a demon! Inu-Yasha and the group are alerted to their friend's peril, and while Inu-Yasha dispatches wave after wave of demons, Kagome and Sango look for the demon pulling the strings. But when faced with so many demons plus the monk's holy magic, can Inu-Yasha and the Tetsusaiga stand up to the onslaught? 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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IRON MAN #44 cover by keron grant frank tieri/keron grant/rob stull Iron Man's new armor is revealed! With the Mad Bomber still on the loose, Tony Stark gets ready to do some serious damage of his own! Just wait until you see the new suit ? after all, you helped design it via a Wizard contest! 7-59606-04457-3-04411 Cover price $2.25.

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By In-Wan Youn and Kyung-Il Yang. In the aftermath of her rescue by the mysterious stranger, Miho begins her first day of teaching on Cheju Island and learns that it is just the start of her education. As demons continue to stalk her and insinuate themselves into the lives of those around her, Miho decides that her mysterious friend will be needed again. MATURE READERS. b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Story, Art and Cover by Paul Grist. Twenty years ago, the Spider was a criminal mastermind and Jack Staff was the thorn in his side. Now, the Spider has retired...only someone else seems to be picking up where he left off, and it's the Spider who's getting the blame! It's up to Jack Staff to clear the name of his old foe! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

By James O'Barr. Since the age of 16, James O'Barr idolized the mythical barbarian worlds of Robert E. Howard and Barry Windsor-Smith. But the creator of The Crow rarely had the opportunity to put his own imprint on those sword-and-sorcery tales...until now! For the first time, Peregrine Entertainment offers a collection of fantasy illustrations from O'Barr's personal sketchbooks, as well as the artist's own commentary on his love for fantasy. A must-have for all O'Barr fans! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART BY MIKE S. MILLER AND DAVE MEIKIS; COVER BY BRYAN HITCH AND PAUL NEARY. "Terror Incognita" Part 2 of 4. The return of the JLA's foes, the White Martians, takes a deadly turn as the JLA finds its effectiveness nullified by enemies who can predict their every move! They do have one thing in their corner, though: Fire, the weakness of all martians. But why are the White Martians unaffected? Plus, amidst the chaos of battle, the Atom is missing! Has the Mighty Mite fallen to the enemy? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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JLA: INCARNATIONS #3 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY VAL SEMEIKS AND PRENTIS ROLLINS In stores July 11. The untold tales of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes continue with the story of an early adventure on the JLA's new headquarters ? their famous satellite, orbiting the Earth from 22,300 miles up. But when one Leaguer ? Green Arrow ? feels that living so far away distances the League from the people that most need their help, the others don't agree. And when Lex Luthor and the madman named Kobra enter into a dark alliance to destroy the satellite, the discordant League is hard-pressed to stop them. FC, 48 PG. Cover price $3.50.

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JLA: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY RON GARNEY AND MARK MORALES; COVER BY JAE LEE "OUR WORLDS AT WAR," Part 13. Imperiex has initiated his first strike on Earth. Now Earth's first line of defense, the JLA, is going full throttle against him and his probes. But what happens when the World's Greatest Heroes are not enough? Witness the full impact on Earth as the War against Imperiex begins and one battle is quickly lost in a big way! FC, 48 PG. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Storya nd art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Emil is the second coming of legendary martyr Joan of Arc. She's adopted Joan's struggles and beliefs, which leads her on a desperate quest for financial support to fight both fronts of the King's war. But there is more to the battle than just armies. A direct encounter with the darkest evil that hides in the castles of France might end Emil's young life. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 186 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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JSA #26 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; COVER BY MORALES In stores July 18. Hawkman continues to re-evaluate his role in the JSA, and his relationship with Hawkgirl ? but he's unprepared for Kendra's next move. Plus, Sand introduces the team to its new curator and Atom Smasher challenges Black Adam to an arm-wrestling match...with disastrous results. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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JSA: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY JAVIER SALTARES AND RAY KRYSSING; COVER BY JAE LEE "OUR WORLDS AT WAR," Part 18. It's time to call in the reserves...all of them! When President Luthor sends the JSA to take out Imperiex's base ? a battleship the size of Jupiter ? Sand fills out the ranks with Power Girl, The Ray, the Shining Knight, and a dozen others. But the horrible secret of Imperiex's power may prove too much for the JSA allies to handle. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS, DAVID S. GOYER, D. CURTIS JOHNSON, J.H. WILLIAMS III, WILL PFEIFER, AND VARIOUS. ART BY JAVIER SALTARES, DEREC AUCOIN, RICK BURCHETT, RAY KRYSSING, AND VARIOUS. COVER BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI AND MICHAEL BAIR. A prophetic dream sets the stage for the next chapter in the incredible adventures of the JSA! While Black Canary and Nemesis (from last year's JSA Annual) discover the return of a classic villain in a foreign land, Sand has a vision of dead members of his team warning of the grave trials that lie ahead (written by Geoff Johns & David S. Goyer with art by Javier Saltares and Ray Kryssing). Plus: Meet Roulette, the dangerous new villain the JSA will confront in the upcoming "Let the Games Begin" storyline (written by Johns with art by Derec Aucoin); discover the plans Director Bones and the D.E.O. have for the team (written by D. Curtis Johnson and J.H. Williams III with art by Rick Burchett); and learn whats on display at the JSA museum (written by Will Pfeifer). Also: Profile Pages of the team's members, allies and enemies, by a roster of artists that includes Rags Morales, Tim Bradstreet, J.H. Williams III, and Matt Haley. Plus: more profile page art by Doug Mahnke, John Cassaday, Buzz, Scott Benefiel, Michael Bair, Andrew Robinson, Olivier Coipel, Andy Lanning & Jim Royal. FC, 64 PG. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Carlos Ezquerra and Peter Doherty. A second collection of Judge Dredd stories from award-winning Preacher creator Garth Ennis, featuring his own unique blend of dark humor and blistering action! The dead won't lie down in Mega City One, and there's a sudden glut of killings... but all in a good cause! Features early (previously uncollected) works by fan-favorite British creators Garth Ennis and Carlos Ezquerra (Just a Pilgrim), with an all-new cover by Bryan Hitch, artist on The Authority and JLA. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 4 - Issue 2 (#184)

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Here's the Scoop!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead hopes to get a summer job, shoveling snow. "Shorts Subject," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Archie and Reggie have worked out to be buff at the beach, but Jughead gets all the attention. Photograph of readers with their Archie comics, for a contest. "From Thirst To Worst!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Hot Dog tries to get Jughead a drink. "Smart Upstart!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Dilton has a "Hall of Shame." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC Cover price $3.29.

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Cover by JOHN McCREA. Written by GARTH ENNIS. Art by CARLOS EZQUERRA. Colors by PAUL MOUNTS The pulse-pounding conclusion! Who will live and who will die in the all-out battle that ensues between the refugees and the bloody buckers? Witness the all too gruesome details! Find out what happens to Billy, Carla, John and Dirk. See the Pilgrim and Castenado as they finally meet face to face in "Pilgrim's Progress." It's amazing action-packed sci-fi written by by Garth Ennis with art by Carlos Ezquerra. Long-time Ennis collaborator John McCrea (Hitman) provides this issue's cover. You'll have to kill yourself if you miss this issue. It's another one of Garth Ennis' fantastic finales that surprises and satisfies. Brilliantly colored by Paul Mounts and edited by Jimmy Palmiotti (co-founder/editor Marvel Knights). FC, 32pg Cover price $2.99.

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JUST IMAGINE... STAN LEE WITH JOE KUBERT CREATING BATMAN WRITTEN BY STAN LEE (LEAD STORY) AND MICHAEL USLAN (BACKUP); ART BY JOE KUBERT (LEAD) AND MICHAEL WM. KALUTA (BACKUP); COVERS BY KUBERT AND ADAM HUGHES In stores July 4. One of the most eagerly-anticipated projects of the year arrives as living legends Stan Lee and Joe Kubert present a Batman unlike any seen in comics before! The first in a series of stand-alone one-shots introduces Wayne Washington, a black man framed for armed robbery. Consumed with thoughts of revenge against those who framed him, Wayne is freed from prison with a powerful physique and a bold new purpose... a purpose he acts out as a masked wrestler called "Batman." Plus, a backup story (cowritten by Lee & Michael Uslan with art by Michael Wm. Kaluta) focuses on the lives of the everyday people in the JUST IMAGINE... universe. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version, as well as a rare, "Re-Marked" Head Sketch version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT Cover price $5.95.

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Stan Lee and limited to 99 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. JUST IMAGINE... STAN LEE WITH JOE KUBERT CREATING BATMANWRITTEN BY STAN LEE (LEAD STORY) AND MICHAEL USLAN (BACKUP);ART BY JOE KUBERT (LEAD) AND MICHAEL WM. KALUTA (BACKUP);COVERS BY KUBERT AND ADAM HUGHESIn stores July 4. One of the most eagerly-anticipated projects of the year arrives as living legends Stan Lee and Joe Kubert present a Batman unlike any seen in comics before! The first in a series of stand-alone one-shots introduces Wayne Washington, a black man framed for armed robbery. Consumed with thoughts of revenge against those who framed him, Wayne is freed from prison with a powerful physique and a bold new purpose... a purpose he acts out as a masked wrestler called "Batman." Plus, a backup story (cowritten by Lee & Michael Uslan with art by Michael Wm. Kaluta) focuses on the lives of the everyday people in the JUST IMAGINE... universe. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version, as well as a rare, "Re-Marked" Head Sketch version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews.FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT Cover price $5.95.

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WRITTEN BY STAN LEE (LEAD STORY) WITH MICHAEL USLAN (BACKUP); ART BY JOHN BUSCEMA (LEAD) WITH KYLE BAKER (BACKUP); COVERS BY JOHN BUSCEMA AND ADAM HUGHES. One of the most eagerly anticipated projects in modern comics history continues as Stan Lee presents his vision of Superman, illustrated by the legendary John Buscema! When an alien policeman chases his most hated foe into the reaches of space, he soon finds himself stranded on Earth. With remarkable powers from the new atmosphere, he becomes a super-hero in hopes of accelerating humanity's progress toward the stars. But Reverend Dominic Darrk has other plans. Plus, an "On the Street" backup story written by Michael Uslan and Stan Lee, with art by Kyle Baker! For more information, see the feature article. Look for signed versions in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Prestige Format. Cover price $5.95.

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Story, Art and Cover by Arthur Dela Cruz. Introducing Oni's latest find: Arthur Dela Cruz! This talented new artist has crafted a dynamic mini-series that sits firmly amongst the jewels in the Oni crown! Kissing Chaos is the story of three young people on the run, all fighting to escape their personal demons. Raevyn, who has stolen money from a guy she didn't know was a hitman; Damien, wanted by the police for the murder of a potential rapist; and Angela, the girl that Damien saved, who is so terrified of her past catching up with her, she has retreated into her own, silent world of fantasy. So with criminals and cops on their tail, the kids are on a direct course for the end of the line. To showcase Arthur's stunning gray-toned art and to match the frenetic pace of the story, Oni is experimenting with a brand new format: Released every three weeks, digest sized, with 16 pages of story and no ads. The first issue is specially priced at under $2 as an extra incentive to take a chance on a bold new venture. Don't be the last one to get kissed! Ashcan format, 16 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.95.

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Fight Fire with Fireballs. Story, art and cover by Jolly R. Blackburn. A solid example of how clever writing can compensate for simplified art in comics. The lives and real-world concerns of a group of gamers are revealed by their wacky interplay around the fantasy gaming table. Nothing Adventured, Nothing Gained; The Mechanic; RudeAwakening; Thinning Out the Ranks. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Tales from the Vault is a compilation of all the Knights of the Dinner Table single-page strips that have appeared in various publications from 1990 to 1997.

Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 64 pages, B&W.

NOTE: The new editions are smaller (7-in. x 10-in.) and are perfect(square) bound.

Cover price $9.95.

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HackMasters of the Universe. Story by Brian Jelke, David S. Kenzer, Jolly R. Blackburn, Manny Vega, and Steve Johansson. Art and cover by Manny Vega. Another spinoff from the original cult strip Knights of the Dinner Table, with heroes battling across a fantasy world as played by a group of role-playing geeks in the real world. At great cost, the EverKnights have managed to defeat the dark mage Poadrus... but a great Evil has been awakened, and the fate of the universe lays upon the Heroes of Hack...now known as the HackMasters of the Universe. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

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First Printing, with music CD present. September 2001. Volume 3 of the French language Casterman hardcover reprints. Written by Marco Paulo and illustrated by Thierry Robberecht. 9" x 12". 46 pages. Color. NOTE: All text in French.

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by Len Kaminski. Cover by Adriano Batista, Curtis Arnold, & Hi-Fi Chaos!' most popular characters of 2001 unite in this fantastic first issue! Lady Death, the herald of death, is now mortal and stranded in New York. Catherine Bell aka "Bad Kitty" is a former detective on the run. The Mastrodecasas are a mob family, returned from the dead as poltergeists. When Kitty stops the Mastros from murdering Lady Death's new found friend, all Heck breaks loose in Hell's kitchen! Will Lady Death fire automatic weapons? Can Lucky the cat survive the menace of the Ghost Hound? An adventure sure to thrill veteran and new readers alike! FC, 40pg Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces Wizard World Blue Foil Cover. Limited to 500 copies with Certificate of Authenticity. 40pg, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces Gold Foil Edition. Limited to 500 copies and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity from Dynamic Forces. 40pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Premium Edition. Limited to 3000 copies.

2001 limited edition release of the script for Lady Death The Crucible (1996) by Brian Pulido, with cover art by Steven Hughes. Signed by Brian Pulido and limited to 250 copies. 8-1/2" x 11", B&W, 32 pages (single-sided).

Standard Edition. 1st printing. The perfect pocket-sized art book for Lady Death! The "Black Book" contains a miniature gallery of 64 cover images and sexy pin-up shots of Lady Death collected in a flip-through, compact book. Art by Steven Hughes, Ivan Reis, David Michael Beck, Justiniano, Daerick Gross, Mike Deodato Jr, Brom, Ricky Carralero, Scott Lewis, Peter Vale, Romano Molenaar, Dorian Cleavanger, Randy Queen, Joe Bennett, & Carlos Mota. Softcover, squarebound, 4 x 5, full color, 68 pages. Cover price $9.99.

Premium Edition. 1st Printing. The perfect pocket-sized art book for Lady Death! The "Black Book" contains a miniature gallery of 64 cover images and sexy pin-up shots of Lady Death collected in a flip-through, compact book. Art by Steven Hughes, Ivan Reis, David Michael Beck, Justiniano, Daerick Gross, Mike Deodato Jr, Brom, Ricky Carralero, Scott Lewis, Peter Vale, Romano Molenaar, Dorian Cleavanger, Randy Queen, Joe Bennett, & Carlos Mota. Softcover, squarebound, 4 x 5, full color, 68 pages.

Story and Art by Zak Hennessey. Lazarus and the Survivors are 100 miles into the Deadlands, surrounded by an army of the dead led by Bellicosus, and their only hope lies in the hands of an evil undead Lich King! Meanwhile, the mysterious Duke Katak, leader of the black Dragon armies, finally steps out of the shadows and onto center stage. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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By Brian Augustyn, Romano Molenaar, and Curtis Arnold. Chaos's new realm of fantasy continues! In the next chapter of the epic mystical saga, the only way to destroy earth is to find and obliterate the world's mystic axis, which anchors it in time and space. Though no one on earth believes it, they are under secret siege as the forces of Magos search and destroy everything in their path. Meanwhile, under the tutelage of a magical mentor, Victoria learns of her destiny and begins the quest to save many worlds. It's an adventure that will open the imagination in all of us! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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Variant Edition #2 limited to 2500 copies. Black & white cover. Cover price $7.50.

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LEGION WORLDS #4 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY RICK LEONARDI, JAIME MENDOZA, AND AL WILLIAMSON; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores July 18. Our journey across the galaxy continues, heading for Xanthu, homeworld of Star Boy and the Uncanny Amazers. A year ago, Star Boy left the Legion and took his girlfriend Dreamer back to Xanthu. But now the planet is caught in the middle of a war with the invading forces of Robotica! Aided only by fellow former Legionnaire XS and the Amazers, Star Boy and Dreamer, they find themselves outnumbered, outgunned and unable to get help from any other world! In the backup feature (illustrated by Rick Leonardi and Al Williamson), we take a closeup look at Star Boy and Dreamer's past...and future(?) together. FC, 48 PG. (4 OF 6) Cover price $3.95.

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NOTE: #22 has the "Cat Fight!" cover. Issue #23 is also numbered #22, but #23 has the "burned turkey" cover. By Frank Cho. RETRACTION: Previously, Insight Studios stated that Liberty Meadows would not pander, that they would not print a "Cat Fight" cover featuring the Evil Brandy battling the Good Brandy. Since then, they have been inundated by messages of protest and frustration from Liberty Meadows' legions of fans. Each message has demanded that they reexamine their decision and present the infamous "Cat Fight" on the cover of Liberty Meadows. They listened, and in a complete reversal of their marketing plan, they have decided to pander! Fortunately, the "Evil Brandy" story is continued in this issue and gives them the opportunity to correct their omission! So get out your beer and pretzels and dump a load of Jell-O on the wrestling ring -- Brandy and Evil Brandy go womano-a-womano in a no-holds-barred, knockdown brawl that starts on the cover and fills page-after-page of Frank Cho's latest challenge to the conservative nature of today's newspaper comic sections! Featuring uncensored versions of strips too funny for the newspapers, as well as new commentary by Frank Cho! This issue presents strips originally published between January 3rd and February 20th, 2000. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing.

Story and art by Frank Cho.

The Cartoonist Society's Ruben Award nominated Liberty Meadows for 'Best Comic Strip!' This is not your usual run-of-the-mill strip collection! All the art has been newly scanned and retouched to show it at its best, on slick art-quality paper. Also, every Sunday strip has been colored to take best advantage of the slick printing. Included is new artwork and a new eight page story in color!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 112 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $29.95.

Signed by Frank Cho - 1st printing. Story and art by Frank Cho. The Cartoonist Society's Ruben Award nominated Liberty Meadows for 'Best Comic Strip!' This is not your usual run-of-the-mill strip collection! All the art has been newly scanned and retouched to show it at its best, on slick art-quality paper. Also, every Sunday strip has been colored to take best advantage of the slick printing. Included is new artwork and a new eight page story in color! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 112 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: Limited to 500 copies. Cover price $49.95.

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1st printing. Edited by Art Spiegelman and Francoise Mouly. Cover by Charles Burns. The second Little Lit volume of all-ages comics features stories and art by Spiegelman, Maurice Sendak, Richard McGuire, Barbara McClintock, Ian Falconer, David Sedaris, Claude Ponti, Jules Feiffer, Posy Simmonds, Kim Deitch, Lewis Trondheim, Marc Rosenthal, Paul Auster, Jacques de Loustal, Francois Roca, Kaz, and Martin Handford of Wheres Waldo fame. Also includes reprints of Crockett Johnsons classic Barnaby comic strip. Hardcover, 9-in. x 14-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Vol. 47, #3. The Newspaper of the Science Fiction Field. This issue: Return to Earthsea - An Interview with Award-Winning Author Ursula K. Le Guin; Poul Anderson: 1926-2001 - Tributes to One of SF's Grand Masters by Karen Anderson, Sir Arthur C. Clarke, Greg Bear, Gregory Benford, David Brin, James Gunn, Joe Haldeman, Robert Silverberg, William Tenn, Harry Turtledove, Jack Williamson & more; World Fantasy Awards Nominations; Forthcoming Books Through June 2002. Cover features Ursula K. Le Guin. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Moon in the East, Sun in the West!"

Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

Yagyu Retsudo is a man on fire. For years he's been planning the destruction of Ogami Itto, the Lone Wolf.

Ogami is a one-man army, having cut down all of Yagyu's sons - except one, who's been sent to avenge his brothers or die trying! Meanwhile, the toughest cop in Edo, now retired, has the chance to take in the killer of a lifetime, Ogami himself. But is he up to the task? And Daigoro, the Wolf's cub, finds himself in adventures of his own, befriending a rich family and their spoiled son, and mysterious female falconers! It's all in a day's work for Lone Wolf and Cub.

Don't miss out on the best-selling graphic novels of the year and a series that belongs on every bookshelf! Nominated for a 2001 Harvey Award for Best Presentation of Foreign Material!

Now featuring classic, stunning covers by master artist Bill Sienkiewicz (Ultimate Marvel Team-Up, Elektra: Assassin), re-worked and improved by the artist himself, in their greatest presentation ever!

Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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Cover by Neal Sternecky. Stories by Jennifer Moore & Sean Carolan, Frank Strom and Earl Kress. Art by Leo Batic, Howard Simpson, David Alvarez and Mike DeCarlo. Lola competes for Delivery Girl of the Millennium in "Grandstand and Deliver"! Plus, Sylvester and Son try to catch a mouse in a library in "Puss in Books"! And Pete Puma escapes from his handlers and seeks a meal at Foghorn's chicken coop in "Punishin' Pete Puma"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

LUCIFER #16 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores July 11. "Triptych: The Ancestral Deed" ? the third of three linked but freestanding stories. Having succeeded in creating his own cosmos, Lucifer now re-enacts Genesis to builda race of beings in his own image. But every garden needs its serpent, and an old adversary infiltrates Lucifer's Eden with an agenda of corruption and ruin. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Roberto Parada. Stories and art by Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, Arnie Kogen, Scott Maiko, John Caldwell, Mike Mikula, Amy Gillett, John Sazaklis, Hermann Mejia, Tom Bunk, R.J. Matson, Angelo Torres, Paul Coker, Jr., Peter Kuper, Dave Berg and Sergio Aragones. Parodies of TV game show The Weakest Link and Michael Bay's Pearl Harbor, featuring art by Bill Wray and Angelo Torres. Mad's look at body modification, then a new thing. Sergio Aragones' version of Shrek. Mad's takes on global warming, shopping-mall directories, and "meeting cute." Monroe, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Letters page features stills from The Simpsons episode when they blew up the Mad offices. Hurl Horror; The Mad Mall Directory; Creeping Signs That Might Lead You to Believe Global Warming Is for Real; Maimed Flesh - The Magazine for People Who Mutilate Their Bodies With Excessive Tattoos and Grotesque Piercings in a Misguided Cry for Attention; Monroe &... The Great American Road Trip - Part One; "How We First Met" Stories That Today's Young Lovers Will Be Stuck With - Vol. II; The Lighter Side of...; Mad's Celebrity Cause-Of-Death Betting Odds; A Mad Look at Shrek; Perennial Sports Calendar; Spy vs. Spy; The Wicked Link!; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Number Two!" By the Usual Gang of Idiots. Cover by Mark Fredrickson. Flush with success from our first MAD BATHROOM COMPANION comes the second movement in the series with an all-new color cover by Mark Fredrickson and an introduction by film critic Gene Shalit! This hilarious volume is packed with the best short pieces from MAD MAGAZINE, featuring the work of Sergio Aragonés, Al Jaffee, and the Usual Gang of Idiots and containing such classics as "The Lighter Side of..." and "Spy vs. Spy." Each article guaranteed to be readable in one sitting! If you thought the first BATHROOM COMPANION was fun, just wait until you get a load of NUMBER TWO! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 228 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.