Comic books May 2003

1st printing. Written by Ricardo Barreiro. Art by Eduardo Risso. Tossed into the gutter and left for dead at birth, Cain was never supposed to make it, his existence seen only as an obstacle for the insidious inheritance scheme concocted by his ruthless mother, but Cain survived. Cain features the acclaimed, hard-edged graphics of Eisner Award winner Eduardo Risso and the taut scripting of Ricardo Barreiro. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 90 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

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The Extremists Part 4 of 5. Script by Chuck Austen. Art by Jae Lee. Cover by John Cassaday. Amidst a powerful storm, Captain America is swept into the waters off the Florida coast. And thanks to the hallucinogenic drugs in his system, he can't get his bearings in order to swim toward the beach. It looks like Cap will be permanently lost at sea -- until a beautiful, blonde woman saves him! The dazed shield-slinger thinks his savior is Sharon Carter, but it's actually an Atlantean woman named Hana. Oh my. Meanwhile, Inali Redpath's tornadoes are destroying Miami. And somebody has to stop him! First appearance of Hana. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. (Notes: Jae Lee pencils issues #10 thru #16. This five-part story was reprinted in 2003 in the trade paperback: Captain America Marvel Knights #2.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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The Extremists Part 5 of 5. Guest-starring Thor. Script by Chuck Austen. Art by Jae Lee. Cover by John Cassaday. After smashing the city of Miami, Inali Redpath heads to the District of Columbia to wreak havoc on our nation's capital. But Nick Fury and Captain America have a chance to regroup! And together they develop a plan to take down Inali and Haokah -- the Sioux god of thunder. And what better way than enlisting the aid of the Asgardian god of thunder! While Cap clashes with Inali, Thor battles Haokah! Can the pair of avengers ride the wind to a double victory? Appearances by Hana and Dum Dum Dugan. (Note: Issues #10 and #11 were both published in May 2003.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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"What Price Glory?" Part 1 of 4. Script by Bruce Jones. Pencils by Steve Rude. Inks by Mike Royer. Painted cover by Steve Rude. Captain America stars in a new weekly limited series! Throughout his superhero career, the Sentinel of Liberty has rarely gotten involved with undercover work -- especially in regard to the mafia and organized crime. However as a favor to a shady business tycoon in New York, Steve Rogers agrees to go to Las Vegas and rescue the tycoon's daughter from a ruthless mobster. The trip will be fraught with danger, so Steve packs his red, white, and blue uniform and his trusty shield! 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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"What Price Glory?" Part 2 of 4. Script by Bruce Jones. Pencils by Steve Rude. Inks by Mike Royer. Painted cover by J.G. Jones. Steve Rogers arrives in beautiful Las Vegas, and the first thing he sees is the new Captain America theme park! But the new park is on the verge of being taken over by a mobster named Spano. The same mobster that is holding the tycoon's daughter hostage! At a casino bar, Steve meets Pasha -- the woman he's here to rescue. But does she really want to be rescued? The plot thickens in Sin City! Appearance by Tina Foley. 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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"What Price Glory?" Part 3 of 4. Script by Bruce Jones. Pencils by Steve Rude. Inks by Mike Royer. Painted cover by Steve Rude. After saving Pasha's life during a boating accident, Steve Rogers gets in the good graces of the mobster called Spano. However Spano still wants the star-spangled avenger eliminated! Later that evening the shield-slinger stakes out the Captain America theme park and discovers Spano's henchmen attempting to destroy the park! So it's time for Cap to leap into action in the Neon Capital of the World! Appearance by Tina Foley. 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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"What Price Glory?" Part 4 of 4. Script by Bruce Jones. Pencils by Steve Rude. Inks by Mike Royer. Painted cover by J.G. Jones. In Las Vegas, Nevada, Steve Rogers takes down Spano and frees Pasha! The complicated matter looks like case closed...until Cap returns to New York. And then and there the Living Legend learns -- what is his price for glory. Appearance by Tina Foley. (Note: This limited series takes place between Captain America (3rd series) #50 and Captain America (4th series) #1.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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Four Characters in Search of Creation - Written by Peter David. Art by Paco Medina (pencils) and Chris Sotomayor (colors). Cover by Andy Kubert (pencils) and Chris Sotomayor (colors). The concluding chapter of the first big story! Characters in this issue: Captain Marvel; Rick Jones; Entropy; Epiphany; Eternity. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

1st printing. Edited by Donald Ault. Ranked among the most widely circulated, best-loved, and most influential of all comic book art, Disney artist and Scrooge McDuck creator Carl Barks (1901-2000) is recognized as the only comic book artist ever to receive a Disney Legends award. Through a series of intimate conversations and interviews with long-time friend and editor Donald Ault, as well as J. Michael Barrier, Edward Summer, Bruce Hamilton, and others, Carl Barks: Conversations reveals previously unknown information about the life, times, and opinions of one of the master storytellers of the twentieth century. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 248 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.00.

2nd and later printings. Edited by Donald Ault. Ranked among the most widely circulated, best-loved, and most influential of all comic book art, Disney artist and Scrooge McDuck creator Carl Barks (1901-2000) is recognized as the only comic book artist ever to receive a Disney Legends award. Through a series of intimate conversations and interviews with long-time friend and editor Donald Ault, as well as J. Michael Barrier, Edward Summer, Bruce Hamilton, and others, Carl Barks: Conversations reveals previously unknown information about the life, times, and opinions of one of the master storytellers of the twentieth century. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 248 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations). Cover price $20.00.

WRITTEN BY SHOLLY FISCH AND SCOTT CUNNINGHAM; ART BY STEPHEN DESTEFANO, MIKE KAZALEH AND TIM HARKINS; COVER BY MIKE WETTERHAHN. All-new mayhem from Cartoon Network's most popular furry (and feathered) characters! Courage the Cowardly Dog battles ghost pirates! I.M. Weasel hunts for Aztec treasure! And big sister Cow is forced to save little brother Chicken from himself when he becomes a super-hero! FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Marc Andreyko (A) Scott Morse (Cover) Scott Morse FC 32pp $2.50 Ongoing Monthly series In stores the week of May 14th. The Concept: This is the second spinoff book featuring New York City police detectives Sam Burke and Twitch Williams, popular characters originally introduced in the core Spawn title. Casefiles: Sam and Twitch takes the crime noir world of Sam and Twitch to a darker level, feature unique artwork and storytelling from Marc Andreyko and Scott Morse. This issue: "Have You Seen Me?" Part 1 (of 6)?In the all-new Sam and Twitch monthly book, Eisner- and Harvey-nominated creators Marc Andreyko and Scott Morse take our intrepid detectives on a journey that will leave S&T changed forever! Twitch's past-like a boomerang-comes careening back to haunt not only him, but those he loves (and has loved)! No one is safe from the brutal vengeance ofS aww, now that would be telling! With exciting painted and pen-and-ink artwork from Scott Morse and a nail-biting script by Marc Andreyko, the six-issue arc "Have You Seen Me?" will leave your jaw on the floor! Be sure to check out this new book from Todd McFarlane Production. Suggested for mature readers only. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART AND COVER BY JAVIER PULIDO. Part 1 of "No Easy Way Down." Javier Pulido (ROBIN: YEAR ONE, HUMAN TARGET: FINAL CUT) comes on board to provide the art for a unique 3-part story made up of smaller, interwoven stories. In the aftermath of her final battle with the Black Mask, the lives of Catwoman and those closest to her lie in ruins. Selina has fallen victim to her own sense of defeat; Slam Bradley is beaten, battered and out of commission; Holly is on the verge of falling back into drugs; and, as for Selina's sister, Maggie...well, let's just say Maggie isn't doing too well. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 25 - 1st printing. Story and art by Wee Tian Beng. Although Chi Xue has inherited Chi Shuang's spirit energy, she still could not win her battle against the Moon Monarch. Even at the point when Chi Shuang and Xing Ling's energies are spent, Moon Monarch is uncannily revived. She prepares to deal a deathblow on her opponents with her "Ghost Demon Combination" strike. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 152 pages, B&W. NOTE: May or may NOT include poster. Cover price $9.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $6.30

1st printing. Story and art by Saya. Earth after World War III. Rebuilding after the destruction has given rise to various vices. Are the Disposers the manifestation of peoples' desires to combat these vices...? Kaede the Disposer and those around him; conspiracy; manipulation. And destiny's key opens... Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 96 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

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Story by Ron Marz and Brandon Peterson; Scripted by Ron Marz, art by Brandon Peterson On a distant ice world, a young woman with a special gift hides from her past. But the rulers of the Chimeran Imperium, a brutal intergalactic empire, will stop at nothing to find her. This sci-fi miniseries features stunning, digitally painted artwork by Brandon Peterson! Sara pieces together her past and begins to understand the true nature of the power she's carrying. But the realization may well come too late as the Progeny - the super-evolved children of the Emperor ? descend upon the ice world in order to capture Sara. The star-spanning sci-fi series by Peterson and Marz nears its climax! FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Christa Shermot's 100% Guaranteed How-To Manual for getting anyone to read comic books. Written by Myatt Murphy. Art by Scott Dalrymple. 2003 Free Comic Book Day. 32 pgs. B&W with color cover.

The new CFQ features a cover story on the making of X-2 featuring an in-depth one-on- one with auteur Bryan Singer along who talks about his new mutants along with interviews with the cast and crew. Also, the first part of exclusive coverage of Matrix Reloaded, the eagerly anticipated sequel to The Matrix and writer/director Lawrence Kasdan unveils the secret of Stephen King's Dreamcatcher in The CFQ Interview while Michael Piller unlocks The Dead Zone. Plus, a retrospective on the landmark science fiction movie Tron and new columns on comics, video games, home theater and toys. Plus a complete listings and calendar section from Zentertainment's Sean Jordan. (CFQ Media) Magazine, PC$6.99 Cover price $6.99.

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(W) Jim Krueger (A) Matt Smith and Zach Howard (Cover) Matt Smith FC 16pp (Folds out from standard comic size to glossy high-quality CSN/Marvel Treasury Edition size) $2.50. 12 issue epic The Concept: Hidden within a hollow mountain in Switzerland is a giant clockworks. Hundreds of men that never age maintain the old behemoths operation. The clock is the cause and sustainer of the Earth's revolutions. And more, it is the gateway to Heaven itself. Which is why the Clockmaker and her family are about to go through hell. "The mouth is interesting because it's one of those places where the dry outside moves toward the slippery inside" -Jenny Holzer This Issue Hans and Astrid face off against a being that is part of the clockworks itself and the mystery of the missing clockworkers comes full circle when Astrid makes a terrible discovery. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY JOHN LUCAS AND ANDREW PEPOY; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores March 5. "Secrets and Thighs" Part 2 of 3. Go-Go and his mother return from Switzerland just in time for a deadly showdown with Malevola Devlin! Plus, Angela confronts Anita Manaday, with eye-scratching consequences! And the plot against G.O.O.D. gains new ground as John Thomas gets down and dirty! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

(W) Richard Starkings & Various (A) Ian Churchill, Stuart Immonen (CA) Brian Bolland Because You Demanded It, Image is re-offering 64 pages of lettering tips and tricks from Active Images and the world-famous Comicraft studio - in One Handy Volume! This full color step-by-step guide is filled to the brim with the wisdom - and wit! - of Comicraft founders RICHARD STARKINGS and JOHN 'JG' ROSHELL. From font design to balloon placement, sound effects, signage, title page and publication design, the creators of The World's Greatest Comic Book Fonts cover every conceivable aspect of comic book lettering. Lavishly illustrated by examples drawn from Comicraft's twenty years as America's premier comic book lettering studio, this manual is an essential tool for comic book creators everywhere. Cover price $9.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $3.50

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Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

In Comic Book Marketplace #102, the lives of Lev Gleason and his associates, Charles Biro and Bob Wood, are explored, including the heyday in the late 1940s of Crime Does Not Pay, Boy and Daredevil. We also have a new interview with Russ Heath and we take a look at Commercial Comics Company. Also including our regular features: Funnies Farrago by R.C. Harvey; Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan; Inspiration Central by Bill Baker; Oddball Comics by Scott Shaw!; Collectable Character Statues by Mike Wilbur; CBM Marketwatch by our Advisors; The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman; Marketplace Mail and much, much more! COVER A (Lev Gleason)?Magazine, b&w (with Color Gallery) $5.95 COVER B (Russ Heath)?Magazine, b&w (with Color Gallery) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $4.50

In Comic Book Marketplace #102, the lives of Lev Gleason and his associates, Charles Biro and Bob Wood, are explored, including the heyday in the late 1940s of Crime Does Not Pay, Boy and Daredevil. We also have a new interview with Russ Heath and we take a look at Commercial Comics Company. Also including our regular features: Funnies Farrago by R.C. Harvey; Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan; Inspiration Central by Bill Baker; Oddball Comics by Scott Shaw!; Collectable Character Statues by Mike Wilbur; CBM Marketwatch by our Advisors; The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman; Marketplace Mail and much, much more! COVER A (Lev Gleason)?Magazine, b&w (with Color Gallery) $5.95 COVER B (Russ Heath)?Magazine, b&w (with Color Gallery) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: Catching Up with Bill Willingham; a piece on Charlton's Nature Boy; "Aunt May's Medical File"; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Includes letter by Dick Ayers. May 2, 2003. Cover price $3.99.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: an article about Gustaf Tenggren; Catching Up with Eddy Newell; a feature on Craig Shutt's Baby Boomer Comics book; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. May 9, 2003. Cover price $3.99.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on the X2 movie; an article about Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean ride; Catching Up with Marc Hempel; Neil Gaiman winning the Nebula award; Peter David on the greatest super-hero film; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. May 16, 2003. Cover price $3.99.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: the 21st Annual CBG Fan Awards; a piece on Christopher Reeve as Superman; Catching Up with Dick Giordano; Peter David on the first Superman film; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. May 23, 2003. Cover price $3.99.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: an article on graphic novels and their effect on comic sales; a piece on Free Comic Book Day 2; an article about Fray and Buffy; Catching Up with Scott McDaniel; Peter David on the X2 movie; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. May 30, 2003. Cover price $3.99.

'The Comics Agents of The Matrix' feature, with art from Dave Gibbons and Bill Sienkiewicz/Geof Darrow conceptual drawings/Steve Skroce storyboards. The Matrix Reloaded photo cover featuring Keanu Reeves. Cover price $2.50.

The Magazine of Comics News and Criticism. In this issue: An exhaustive conversation with John Romita, Sr.! Tom Spurgeon chats with the artist about his life, art and career! Plus: an interview with Ron Rege, Jr. (Skibber Bee-Bye, Boys) conducted by The Ganzfeld's Dan Nadel. Also: Doubleday abandons graphic novel line. Cover by Romita, Sr. features Spider-Man cast of characters. Magazine, 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Frank Miller!" Collected Frank Miller interviews from Comics Journal from 1981-2003. Softcover, 12-in. x 12-in., 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Featuring: Featuring: Little Orphan Annie and Mr. Am by Harold Gray, Modesty Blaise by Peter O'Donnell and Romero, Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores, Flash Gordon by Dan Barry and Wally Wood, The Phantom by Lee Falk and Ray Moore, Tarzan and the Diamond of Ashra by Dan Barry, Alley Oop by V. T. Hamlin, Buz Sawyer by Roy Crane, Casey Ruggles by Warren Tufts, and Krazy Kat by George Herriman. (Manuscript Press) Magazine Cover price $6.95.

Comics Spotlight #5 - Batman includes interviews and profiles of many of the great creators who have breathed four-color life into the Dark Knight Detective, including the current smash team of Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb, Joker and Robin creator Jerry Robinson, longtime writer and editor Denny O'Neil, editor Bob Schreck, Greg Rucka, Ed Brubaker, Tim Sale, and others! Comics2Film's Rob Worley scopes out Batman at the movies, and ComicBookResources' Augie De Blieck Jr. rates the top ten Bat-stories, plus much more! This issue features a choice of two covers: one by Jim Lee and one by Claude St. Aubin and Jason Brunner! If you miss the days of fan magazines like Comics Interview, Amazing Heroes and others, don't miss Comics Spotlight! (Ground Zero) JIM LEE CVR.??Magazine, 80pg, b&w$4.95 ST. AUBIN/BRUNNER CVR.??Magazine, 80pg, b&w$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Carrier Squadron" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "On Active Service" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Nick's Nightmare" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Arctic Killer" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Once a Warrior..." Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Escape from America" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Gulls with Guns" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Tin-Can Troopers" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

1st printing. Collects Geisha (1998) #1-4 and Geisha One-Shot (2000). Story and art by Andi Watson. Andi Watson's futuristic classic returns! This new edition combines the original four issues with the follow-up one-shot and short stories. Discover the world of Jomi, the android artist who's more normal than the society that denies her a soul. Stalkers, supermodels, super-mecha - it's all in Geisha! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 152 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Rob Maisch. Moving from childhood and early years into college, Rob Maisch recounts with verve and a sly grin with more rowdy stories for you to chew and savor. Hide your daughters and lock up your liquor cabinets! Art by a bevy of rising talent, including Brett Weldele. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

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1st printing.

Coop is not only busy designing another hot and fast stationery set for us, but in the meantime, we're putting the pedal to the metal with this slick new Coop-designed Journal.

Hardcover (Spiralbound), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, PC.

Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. By Alxeandre Dumas. Introduction by Robin Buss. Translated by Robin Buss. Notes by Robin Buss. "On what slender threads do life and fortune hang." Nominated as one of Americas best-loved novels by PBSs The Great American Read - Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration. Dumas epic tale of suffering and retribution, inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment, was a huge popular success when it was first serialized in the 1840s. Robin Busss lively English translation is complete and unabridged, and remains faithful to the style of Dumass original. This edition includes an introduction, explanatory notes and suggestions for further reading. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 1,312 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

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2nd and later printings. By Alxeandre Dumas. Introduction by Robin Buss. Translated by Robin Buss. Notes by Robin Buss. "On what slender threads do life and fortune hang." Nominated as one of Americas best-loved novels by PBSs The Great American Read - Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration. Dumas epic tale of suffering and retribution, inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment, was a huge popular success when it was first serialized in the 1840s. Robin Busss lively English translation is complete and unabridged, and remains faithful to the style of Dumass original. This edition includes an introduction, explanatory notes and suggestions for further reading. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 1,312 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

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by Peter Ang & Jin Song Kim The intrigue & action hit full-auto as Joint Task Force 3 confront the most lethal adversaries on Earth, a splinter cell of elite U.S. Special forces! Does JTF-3 have a chance, or will North America be destroyed from within? FC, 32pg (3 of 5) $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

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WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY, ED BRUBAKER, AND VARIOUS; ART BY WHILCE PORTACIO, SEAN PHILLIPS, CARLOS D'ANDA, CHRIS BRUNNER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY PORTACIO EYE OF THE STORM. In stores March 10. As the dust settles from last month's massive COUP D'ÉTAT crossover, here's a primer for where things stand in the Wildstorm Universe! Featuring character bios and art by a host of Wildstorm's finest artists, plus two 6-page previews of upcoming Eye of the Storm books: WETWORKS, by Mike Carey & Whilce Portacio, and SLEEPER SEASON TWO, by Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Free Comic Book Day Edition 2003. By Ted Naifeh. Courtney Crumrin only lives in the cruel and unfun world of normal people begrudgingly. And when her first babysitting gig goes horribly wrong, she gets to leave it and travel into Goblin Town. A special issue of ghouls and ghastlies, suitable for fans of any age who read Hellboy or Squee, courtesy of Ted Naifeh (Gloom Cookie)! 32 pages, B&W.

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A Cal McDonald Mystery STEVE NILES and BEN TEMPLESMITH (1 of 5) From the creators of Thirty Days of Night! Recently relocated to Los Angeles, investigator of the weird Cal McDonald finds himself in police custody, implicated in a case involving the elite of L.A. Hollywood types are rubbing elbows with vampires and werewolves, and things even weirder. With his zombie sidekick Mo'lock?who Cal shoots three times in the first issue?the most foul-mouthed and hard-living private occult detective takes on every freak L.A. has to offer. From the creators of Thirty Days of Night, the smash hit that Wizard magazine called the #1 Breakout Event of 2002! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.99.