Comic books October 1999

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Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn; art by Paul Pelletier and Jose Marzan Jr.; cover by Steve Lightle In stores August 25. The adventures of the mysterious Flash continue a startling new era for the man who calls himself the Fastest Man Alive! The new, darker Flash is having a hard time convincing the usual cast of characters that he's a good guy ? after all, he won't say who he is and won't answer any questions about Wally West! But it may all be moot if he can't stop the newest foe in Flash's Rogues Gallery: the Folded Man! (Note: Look for the new Flash in THE FLASH ANNUAL #12, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews.) FC, 32 pg.$1.99" Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Brian Augustyn; art by Doug Braithwaite and Robin Riggs; cover by Art Adams In stores August 4. The new Flash gets his taste of "JLApe: Gorilla Warfare!" The takeover of the Earth continues as the new claimant to the name of Flash finds himself transformed into...the Fastest Ape Alive! But surely the other masters of the Speed Force will help set him right, right? Well, not if you're thinking of the just-transformed Jape Garrick, Max Monk-ury and Chimpulse. FC, 48 pg.$2.9" Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Mark Waid and Tom Peyer; art and cover by Barry Kitson. The co-writer and the penciller from JLA: YEAR ONE are joined by HOURMAN writer Tom Peyer for a six-issue miniseries exploring the partnership of two of DC's greatest heroes! In a story set shortly after Flash Barry Allen and Green Lantern Hal Jordan helped establish the JLA, Barry travels to Coast City for the first time to spend a weekend with his new JLA teammate. But rest and relaxation will have to wait until after they stop an alien race bent on destroying humanity with an assault of living shadows! For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 pg. (1 of 6)$2.50" Cover price $2.50.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed by Mark Waid and Tom Peyer. Limited to 1500 copies. Includes numbered Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity. Written by Mark Waid and Tom Peyer; art and cover by Barry Kitson. The co-writer and the penciller from JLA: YEAR ONE are joined by HOURMAN writer Tom Peyer for a six-issue miniseries exploring the partnership of two of DC's greatest heroes! In a story set shortly after Flash Barry Allen and Green Lantern Hal Jordan helped establish the JLA, Barry travels to Coast City for the first time to spend a weekend with his new JLA teammate. But rest and relaxation will have to wait until after they stop an alien race bent on destroying humanity with an assault of living shadows! For more information, see the feature article.

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Written by Joe R. Lansdale, Mark Wheatley and Colin Raff; art by Rick Burchett, Marc Hempel and James Romberger; cover by Tim Sale In stores August 25. Three horror ditties to chill the summer air, topped with a cover by Tim Sale (BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN). In "Betrothed," by Joe R. Lansdale and Rick Burchett, a desperate man goes to the cemetery with a shovel and thoughts of marriage. In "Fumes," by BREATHTAKER's Mark Wheatley and Marc Hempel, a cocky corporate polluter pays through the nose for his crimes against nature. And in "Peeping Bob," by Colin Raff and James Romberger, a voyeur sees more than he bargained for as he is drawn into a bizarre game played by his neighbors. MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg." Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Daphne Lage. Stories and Art by Jose Calderon, Daphne Lage, Fred Patten, Michael-Scot McMurry, Kjartan Arnorsson, J.P. Morgan, Chris Whalen and Toivo Rovainen. Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! In this issue: "Tall Tails Part 5" by Jose Calderon and Daphne Lage; "Theriopangrams" by Fred Patten and Michael-Scot McMurry; "The Suit" by Kjartan Arnorsson and J.P. Morgan; "Cockroaches" by Chris Whalen; and "Cat Scratch Fever" by Toivo Rovainen. Plus: Illustration by Diana X. Sprinkle. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Written by Robert Jordan. In Conan the Magnificent, our hero is stalked amid the savage crags of the Kezankian Mountains, caught between rival armies as the sultry huntress Jondra closes in. In Conan the Triumphant, he enters the service of the sumptuous Lady Synelle, unaware that she is the secret high priestess of the demon god Al'Kirr. In the third chronicle, Conan faces his most terrifying adversary yet -- the Sinani, demon-guardians of the ancient tomb of the Vendhyan kings. He must first seek out an antidote to the unknown poison coursing through his veins, then resist the charms of the voluptuous noblewoman Vyndra if he is to be . . . Conan the Victorious. Hardcover, 514 pages, Text Only.

G-Fan is the publication for Godzilla fans. This issue includes: cover art by Gabe McIntosh; Godzilla vs. Orgah; G-FEST diary and memories; Did Godzilla Ever Really Symbolize America?; interviews with composer Akira Fukube (plus a bio) and special effects supervisor Volker Engel; and news, reviews, and fan fiction. Sept/Oct, 1999. 68 pgs. Cover price $3.95.

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Louise Simonson/John Buscema & Bill Sienkiewicz The Devourer of Worlds has gone mad?and Earth¹s on his menu! The Silver Surfer and Alicia Masters rocket into space to stop Galactus?only to be attacked by the planet eater¹s latest and deadliest herald: Red Shift! And even if they can defeat him, will they return in time to save our world from becoming a smoking husk?! Find out in the second secret- shattering issue of this cosmic adventure?now penciled by the legendary John Buscema! Cover by John Buscema & Bill Sienkiewicz. FC (2 of 6)" Cover price $2.50.

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X-Men the Shattering Part 7 of 12, Fabian Nicieza/Mat Broome/Sean Parsons THE SHATTERING?The manifestations of The Shattering continue as the ragin Cajun finds Sabretooth?but not nearly in the shape he expected! What could possibly have done this to Marvels most dangerous mutant?and why is Scalphunter trying to kill them both?! The answers all lie with the man known as Sinister, and hell only talk for a price... a price that could cost the souls of two men?and the lives of those dearest to them! Cover by Mat Broome. FC" Cover price $1.99.

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Volume 33 - 1st printing. "Garfield Throws His Weight Around!" By Jim Davis. Collects the Garfield Daily comic strip. The reigning King of Cats shows you who's boss! Garfield rules his kingdom with an iron paw. No one is safe from the portly prankster. So whether he's playing snap-the -towel with constantly clueless Odie, giving Jon a "shocking" makeover, or plotting his next line of attack on the birdbath, Garfield always comes out on top! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 5-in., 128 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $6.95.

Volume 33 - 2nd and later printings. "Garfield Throws His Weight Around!" By Jim Davis. Collects the Garfield Daily comic strip. The reigning King of Cats shows you who's boss! Garfield rules his kingdom with an iron paw. No one is safe from the portly prankster. So whether he's playing snap-the -towel with constantly clueless Odie, giving Jon a "shocking" makeover, or plotting his next line of attack on the birdbath, Garfield always comes out on top! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 5-in., 128 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $6.95.

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Stories and art by Rich Koslowski and Gary Sassaman. Cover by Rich Koslowski. Special Halloween issue! In this issue, read the true story of creator Rich Koslowsi's getting stabbed at a Halloween party in 1988 by a drug-crazed part crasher. The story details the events of the party, the stabbings, and the trial all told from Koslowski's unique point of view. Also featured in this issue is a fun 3 Geeks Halloween story showing them trick-or-treating well past the age they should be and discovering a house giving away free comic books. Also, a wonderfully rendered halloween story by the talented Gary Sassaman! 24 pages, B&W, standard paper. Cover price $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

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Written by Adam Warren; art by Lee Bermejo and John Nyberg; cover by Adam Warren In stores August 18. Mr. Majestic guests in the conclusion of a 2-part story written by (and with covers by) Adam Warren (GEN13 BOOTLEG ? GRUNGE: THE MOVIE)! While the rest of the world bebops to pop-rock's catchiest tune, Fairchild remains immune to its mind-numbing charm. Thinking the 24-hour airplay of the sickeningly upbeat "Happy to be Happy" has an origin that's less than pure, Fairchild decides to go to its source ? the nauseatingly cute starlet Candi Bentar. But before any questions can be answered, Fairchild is halted by Candi's biggest fan...Mr. Majestic? It's the confrontation you thought you'd never see, and everything that comes with it! FC, 32 pg." Cover price $2.50.

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Jay Faerber/Terry Dodson/Rachel Dodson The X-Men of the past guest-star as Generation X is trapped in the day the Hellions died! Last month, our team woke up in the past?in the bodies of the White Queens former students, the original Hellions! And worst of all, it was on the day they died! Now the kids have discovered whats happened... and the fiend behind the plot is someone from within their school! But despite thier newfound knowledge, they still dont know how to escape the Hellions fate! (Marvel Memo: Fans of Jay Faerbers writing should check out this months NEW WARRIORS #1!) Cover by Terry & Rachel Dodson. FC" Cover price $1.99.

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By Ahihiro Ito. More of the mysteries surrounding the Society of Phantom Cats come to light. The threat is even bigger than Kagura even thought, and their latest job goes to prove it. In their biggest undertaking yet, the whole team is mobilized as an unconfirmed number of Phantom Cats take over a construction site. Action, action, action this month!! And just who is the mysterious Mr. Irie of the Ministry of Welfare and why is he so interested in Kagura and Yoichi Taba? Fans of Kenichi Sonoda (Gunsmith Cats) and Yuzo Takada (3x3 Eyes) are sure to enjoy Geobreeders! b&w, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

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Red Shadows: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Chris Warner. Art and cover by Ryan Benjamin. Ghost is in a race against time and a battle against the Ghostkillers to reunite sister Margo's spirit with her body--assuming Ghost can force out the demon (Silhouette) currently inhabiting Margo's body, which is another fight entirely. And where are the Ghostkillers getting all of their ghost-killing technology? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Written and painted by Dan Brereton; painted cover by Brereton In stores August 18. Jack is sent into the Zone on a crucial mission: to stop the giant, ape- like monster known as Banjax. Meanwhile, Jack's mysterious ally Jill has problems of her own as a determined government agent pursues her right into the clutches of the strangely beautiful, yet utterly unpredictable monster called Zomm. When their paths cross in the land of the beasts, can the injured Jack trust Jill to protect him? Don't forget to look for artwork featuring all 26 GIANTKILLER monsters at www.dccomics.com/features/gk/index.htm. FC, 32 pg. (3 of 6)$2.50" Cover price $2.50.

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by Fred Perry Britanny discovers the true purpose of the "parting gift" she received from the ancient "game show" trap in the ruins of Muthia. The harmless, worthless square of tinted glass is actually a strange magical item that lets Brit gaze into her distant past, but does not let her control which part of the past she sees! Through this glass, she sees the fate of her werecheetah clan and the events that left her the last of the werecheetahs! FC, 20pg" Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Ron Marz; art and cover by Darryl Banks and Terry Austin In stores August 11. THE TITANS' Donna Troy returns! Green Lantern versus an unstoppable Manhunter robot, created by the Guardians! Kyle has his gallery show and a lot of his super-hero friends stop by, including Donna, whose presence will complicate his relationship with Jade. (Look for Kyle's adventures as an ape in GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #8, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews.) FC, 32 pg Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Keith Giffen; art by Octavio Cariello, John Nadeau and Marcelo Campos; cover by Art Adams In stores August 18. The "JLApe" Annuals event continues! Now a mind- controlled ape, Green Lantern joins a group of space marine "grunts" and helps them set up a huge machine that will turn entire cities into apes! Even if Kyle regains control of his mind, can he betray the "men" who trust him? FC, 48 pg.$2.95" Cover price $2.95.

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Issue 205, October, 1999. Tarzan newsletter by Vernell Coriell. 8.5 in. x 11 in. 2 Pages B&W.

1st printing. Written by Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier. Art by Sergio Aragones. For some reason, people keep buying these Groo collections. So, in an effort to make a quick buck, Dark Horse is releasing The Groo Inferno, featuring four "classic" stories starring everyone's favorite moronic wanderer, Groo, and his slightly less stupid dog, Rufferto! See Groo recover a magical amulet for an evil wizard, only to end up unknowingly owning it himself--giving the world's dumbest barbarian the power to make anything happen, with the expected ridiculous consequences! See Groo "defend" a village from pirates, in which confusion reigns and nothing is resolved! See ten bucks fly out of your wallet, never to be seen again! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Story and art by Bryan Talbot. As the countdowm to cataclysm nears its conclusion the pace is heating up. The assassin Barbarini shears a bloody path to the Empress's private orgy. The Levellers enter Britannia Square to face the Militia like lambs to the slaughter. We witness disaster at ZeroZero, the death of four major characters, and at last face the true Heart of Darkness. All this plus the Rat Woman, Kenny Baker, and Fairfax's finest fart yet. 40 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Written and illustrated by Paul Pope; cover by Pope In stores August 4. Visionary writer/artist Paul Pope (THB, THE BATMAN CHRONICLES) brings his distinctive sense of design and storytelling to a bold VERTIGO miniseries, printed in a retrofuturistic blend of 2 colors: indigo and red. Set in futuristic Manhattan, the post-modern mystery centers on an atypical detective known only as "S" who's addicted to "Heavy Liquid," a bizarre substance that is simultaneously a drug and an art form. Hired to locate the one artist who can render the mysterious substance into the perfect sculpture ? a sculptress who, incidentally, is "S"'s long-estranged lover ? the detective's quest takes him from the gritty streets of New York to the turbulent, romantic sidewalks of Paris. Along the way, the suave but blundering antihero faces danger from a trio of masked clowns, a hard-nosed criminal called "the Cleaner," and his crippling addiction to the Liquid itself. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 48 pg. (1 of 5)" Cover price $5.95.

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The Crib - Written by Warren Ellis. Art and Cover by Tim Bradstreet. The second of four self-contained stories illustrated by a surprising array of artists, this issue features rare sequential art by cover artist Tim Bradstreet. A sculpture made out of the body parts of an antiquities smuggler. A bent cop who has been on fire for three years, unable to be extinguished. A criminal gang found fused with the walls of a back alley warehouse. These grisly, twisted fates are all connected. Somewhere in New York City, a twisted neonate of appalling power writhes in a mock crib, and it's up to John Constantine to find it before it strikes again. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.50.

by Mike Mignola, Bill Wray, Dave Cooper, Stephen DeStefano, Pat McEown, and Glenn Barr; painted cover by Bill Wray Hell's weirdest little devil is back in this dark and hilarious collection of stories by some of the funniest artists in comics. This issue, Dave Cooper (Futurama) and Bill Wray (Ren and Stimpy) take Hellboy Jr. for a magical mushroom tour of the underworld--always a bad trip. Also, Mike Mignola's bizarre love story, "Squid of Man." FC, 32pg (1 of 2)" Cover price $2.95.

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Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Adam Pollina (I) Mark Morales Death offers no respite for a recently deceased suspect, as Officer Michael Cabrini and Detective Wilson find themselves interrogating the ice cold corpse in the darkest recesses of the city morgue! But when these two Choir Boys investigate a recent drug shipment through the streets of Hellhole--the worst precinct in the inner city--they soon discover there's a reason why this new stuff is called "the Devil's candy"! More macabre mayhem from the madmen, Scott (The Darkness) Lobdell and ADAM (Witchblade Infinity and X- Force) POLLINA! FC, 32pg$2.50" Cover price $2.50.

Issue #290 - Oct. 1999. Magazine devoted to Marijuana growing. 8-in. x 10 3/4-in., 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Garth Ennis; art by John McCrea and Garry Leach; cover by McCrea. The soul-searing, action-packed conclusion of "For Tomorrow," revealing the secrets of Tommy's rival, assassin Ringo Chen! Tommy and Ringo make their final stand against the electric freak known as the Waterman...and at least one participant is not walking away. FC, 32 pg.$2.50" Cover price $2.50.

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Story and art by Rich Tommaso. Welcome to Paradise Falls. A sleepy retirement village nestled in southern Florida, it seems perfect. Fran thought the scariest thing she'd encounter was her mother, but there's a greater evil hiding behind the peaceful façade. Alligators, stalkers, and nosy neighbors all play a part in making Fran paranoid. The only question is: is she paranoid enough? Clover Honey creator Rich Tommaso joins the Maverick lineup with the first chapter of this creepy new thriller just in time for Halloween! You'll never look at retirees the same way again! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Tom Peyer; art by Rags Morales and David Meikis; cover by Scott McDaniel and John Dell In stores August 11. The JLA guest-stars in the conclusion to the 2-part "The JLAndroids!" Amazo's back, and he's used his new powers to steal the very humanity from the Justice League, leaving them cold, heartless automatons. But as the original evil android becomes truly human, he's filled to bursting with strange emotions he cannot handle, making him the most unpredictable and dangerous being on the planet! Must Hourman abandon his own quest for humanity in order to save his friends? FC, 32 pg.$2.50" Cover price $2.50.

This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Warner Brother's Pictures' "House on Haunted Hill" starring Geoffrey Rush, Famke Janssen, Taye Diggs, Ali Larter and Jeffrey Combs. It includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled),9-in. x 12-in., 28 pages, B&W

English Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Compiling Characters!" How To Draw Manga series, the English-language instructional series featuring authentic instructional data for beginners in the art of manga. If you want begin to learn manga, or to just improve your artistic techniques for drawing exciting manga stories, these volumes are all highly recommended! Softcover (with Dust Jacket), B&W. Cover price $16.99.

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Written by Todd Dezago; art by Walter Simonson, Angel Unzueta, Scott Williams, and Keith Williams; cover by Ethan Van Sciver and Wayne Faucher In stores August 11. Concluding a 2-part story featuring the son of Darkseid ? Kalibak ? with an art assist by the team of Walter Simonson (MANHUNTER, the upcoming ORION) and Scott Williams (DIVINE RIGHT: THE ADVENTURES OF MAX FARADAY)! It's Impulse versus the villain prophesied in THE LIFE STORY OF THE FLASH ? Inertia, the Reverse-Impulse. Will Max Mercury make the difference? Probably not, since he's battling one of the strongest beings in the universe: Kalibak of the New Gods! FC, 32 pg.$2.25" Cover price $2.25.

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John Byrne script Cover price $3.50.

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John Byrne/Ron Garney/ Dan Green Guest-starring the Avengers! On the trail of the gamma-spawned goliath, the Earths Mightiest Heroes find themselves caught up in the Hulk and Man-Things battle against a force of nature gone mad! But is the true threat this living bio-entity... or the savage Hulk himself?! How will the Avengers deal with an enemy who was a founding member of their team?! Cover by Ron Garney & Dan Green. FC" Cover price $1.99.

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1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Hulk Future Imperfect (1992) #1-2.

Written by Peter David. Art and cover by George Perez.

The Incredible Hulk travels to an apocalyptic future to face his ultimate challenge...himself. Meet the Maestro, the Hulk's future imperfect self. He's a despot who rules a nuclear ravaged world with gamma-fisted tyranny.

Can even the Green Goliath defeat a foe whose strength rivals his own? A foe who knows his every move before he even makes it?

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cover by jae lee paul jenkins/jae lee The cataclysmic conclusion! Be there with Black Bolt, Medusa, Karnak, Triton, Gorgon, Crystal, Maximus and Lockjaw when Attilan becomes ground zero and the Inhuman Royal Family makes a decision that will change the world! This series has been nominated for numerous awards-- including 2 Eisners! Find out why this is the book everybody's raving about!" Cover price $2.99.

Red Clown Variant Cover. Written by Jesse McCann. Illustrated by REB and Wil Quintana. Cover by REB and Wil Quintana. 32 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

1st Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Time travel and the supernatural collide in the new action-adventure series by Rumiko Takahashi! When Japanese schoolgirl Kagome stumbles through a boarded-up well within an ancient shrine, she falls back in time to monster-infested sixteenth-century Japan. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.