Comic books January 2001

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Entrances!" Story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto. Ever since the broadcast of the runaway syndicated TV hit Robotech, Americans have known about the beauty of Haruhiko Mikimoto's character designs. Now, one of anime's most sought-after character designers shows off his talent in his first comic published in North America. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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by Guy Davis General Herzoge makes it his holy mission to find the Marquis, and prove to the Ministry that it is only a man who prowls the night and not the devil. But is he entirely right in what he believes? Soon the Marquis himself becomes the hunted, not only by the towns armies but by a mysterious masked figure that holds the answer to the growing insanity that tears at the Marquis' mind. From Guy Davis, artist on Sandman Mystery Theatre, comes a new tale of horror. Featuring a fully painted cover by Vertigo and Grendel artist Teddy Kristiansen. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (4 of 5) Cover price $2.95.

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Written by John Ostrander. Art and cover by Tom Mandrake. Renegades of Mars, Part Two: Battlelines; The Martian Manhunter searches for the rogue Martian colonists, unaware that they also seek him. 44 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Chuck Dixon script. Ed Barreto art. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by John Byrne. Roger Stern/John Byrne/Al Milgrom. Marvel Memo: Due to story content, this series is numbered in reverse with #12 being the first issue in the series/story and #1 being the last. Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Nick Bertozzi. Three stories about people destroying their own lives and the consequences of those actions on others - featuring: betrayal, class warfare, blood, marching bands, rock bands, pizza, amputees, vomit, card games, a locker room, underwear, scars, shower scenes (male and female), beer, wood-paneling, convenience stores, crowds, sound, and guitars. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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"Whatever the Cost!" Double-Sized issue. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Jerry Ordway. Inks by Will Blyberg, Mark McKenna, and Paul Ryan. Cover by Jerry Ordway. Story continues from Avengers (3rd series) #35 and X-Men Unlimited (1st series) #29 At last the Avengers and the X-Men join forces to invade the Kree's orbiting outpost near Pluto! While on the planet Hala, the Avengers Infinity team breaks free from their bonds and quantum-jumps to the home of the intergalactic council! Where Moondragon reveals that the Supreme Intelligence is the mastermind behind the Maximum Security event! And finally in Florida; Iron Man, Bruce Banner, and the Fantastic Four try desperately to stop Ego's consumption of Earth! Eventually, all the heroes wind up in the Sunshine State to battle the one person that wants Ego to keep growing: Ronan the Accuser! It's a remarkable fight! And it all comes down to the man in charge: the U.S. Agent! Appearances by the Black Panther, Beta Ray Bill, Agatha Harkness, Captain America, Charles Xavier, Cadre K, Cerise, Colossus, Empress Lilandra, Gambit, Goliath, Photon, Quasar, Rogue, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, Thor, Tigra, Vision, Warbird, Wasp, Wolverine, and the Silver Surfer. (Note: The Maximum Security limited series was reprinted in 2010 in the trade paperback: Avengers/X-Men Maximum Security.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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Am I Dreaming? - Story and Art by Takeshi Takebayashi. The triangle between the magical Shion, the lovely Maki and handsome Yuichiro gets more complicated when a handsome male student begins to romance Maki. And Yuichiro has to explain to Shion that he loves her, but maybe it's best to keep her clothes on while they're together! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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By Kesel, Middleton, and Vines. Colored by Morry Hollowell. Ilahn's met his match in an ambitious newcomer to Cadador, but is he charming her, or the other way around? Meanwhile, down in Akasia, Sephie discovers the cruel secret of the dye factory and finds herself its prisoner! Akasia's Minister knows what Sephie can do and wants to keep those powers in her city. And Jad, in Cadador, hears the awful news of Sephie's death... FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Alexandro Jodorowsky. Steelhead has defeated the vampires that were threatening the Empire and eliminated Don Nicanor de Rokha, the only ambassador opposed to his receiving the Medallion of Hign Nobility. Steelhead is now back at the Imperial Palace, about to receive the medal he cherished. A dissenting voice is raised, that of Doña Vicenta, who accuses the cruel and immoral Metabaron of killing her father, exterminating millions of Dyukkas, and vaporizing a 250,000-year-old Halerce tree. She casts her vote against the decoration, and intends to commit suicide immediately afterwards, depriving Steelhead of his award forever. Her words sting Steelhead to the bone. Most importantly Doña Vicenta predicts the end of the Clan, for as a machine without a human brain, he will never know true love. FC Cover price $2.95.

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(W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Gary Frank (I) Jason Gorder (C ) Dan Kemp David Grey and his mysterious guide Laurel continue their journey through the midnight version of America, trying to evade the Walkers, stay alive, and find out who has his soul before he runs out of time. And not everyone he meets along the way wants him to succeed. FC 32pp Cover price $2.50.

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Reprints Detective #1 Cover price $3.95.

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Reprints 1st appearance of the Martian Manhunter Cover price $2.50.

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Intro Green Arrow and Speedy; origin and 1st appearance of Aquaman. Cover price $3.95.

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Reprints Superman (1939 1st Series) #233. Cover by Neal Adams. Written by Denny O'Neil and E. Nelson Bridwell. Art by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson. A new direction for Superman in the Seventies! A scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron, as Clark Kent moves from newspaper to television journalism in "Superman Breaks Loose" by Denny O'Neil, Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson. Plus: ignoring the jeers of his colleagues, Kryptonian scientist Jor-El experiments with using anti-gravity to aid in space travel in The Fabulous World of Krypton back-up story "Jor-El's Golden Folly" by E. Nelson Bridwell and Murphy Anderson. Also: Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff (originally from Superman (1939 1st Series) #190). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Story and Art by Nami Akimoto. The secret is out! Jackson and Chris discover that Mika and Toni are identical twins and have been switching places. At least the boys don't know about the twins' other secret - their psychic powers. But when Jackson's life is in danger, will the twins have to show the world their powers? b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Two weeks of romantic bliss come crashing down around their ears when Steven and Tara return from Mexico to a strange and hostile world... Tara gets put on the hot seat, and Steven resorts to violence to save her with a mad assault on the Kroft mansion. Will it work? Will Steven end up killing old lady Kroft? Will he make things worse? Or will he have to throw the biggest, most earth-shattering New Year's Eve bash the city has ever seen? Also, the first of Tara's terrible secrets is revealed! Trouble awaits the young lovers in this third installment from the Eisner-winning creator of Stray Bullets! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (3 of 8) Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Michael Golden. "The Challenge," script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Andrew Pepoy; Bloodstorm dreams about when she was an African princess and then wakes up to find herself buried alive; She reverts to mist form and escapes, only to find Dagger and Cloak, leader of the Outcasts, is set up to kill Gambit. Statement of Ownership; Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 118,078. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

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By Marz, McNiven, and Batt. Colored by J.D. Smith. As Giselle and Genevieve recover from last issue's magical battle with the Guild Masters, Darrow meets with a group of shadowy figures who intimidate even him. At their urging, he redoubles his efforts to get closer to Giselle and learn the nature of the mysterious sigil imprinted on her palm. But does Darrow's interest mean good or ill for Giselle? FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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by Kia Asamiya Everyone on the Nadesico is a big fan of the anime series Captain Government, Space Wanderer. (Any similarity to Captain Harlock is strictly intentional!) Who wouldn't love the space adventures of this knight-errant of the solar system, and his fabulous ship, the Space Vagrant? But imagine Akito Tenkawa's surprise when Captain Government pays him a visit on the Nadesico! How could this fictional character suddenly appear in his room? Akito and fan-favorite Ruri Hoshino find out when they realize that Captain Government actually exists in a parallel universe, and has crossed over into the future world of the Nadesico! b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Greg Land, art by Drew Geraci. Tad, script by Chuck Dixon, art by Kieron Dwyer; a recounting of Tad's life, from childhood to date; his father sold stolen merchandise went to jail; Tad discovers he was working for the cops as a rat, which got him killed; Tad spent the next few years in foster care before becoming a super-hero. 44 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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1st printing. Collects Nightwing (1996-2009) #30-39 and the lead story in Nightwing: Secret Files (1999) #1.

Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story.

'No Man's Land' brings a flood of refugees to Blüdhaven, causing more headaches for Nightwing.

Softcover, 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

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Cover by Ben Dunn. Stories and Art by Ben Dunn, Hiro-san and Various. Jeremy Feeple is back, but what can he do when the Bark 2 Squad threatens to destroy Quagmire in their bid to capture Dog Supreme? The action goes into orbit as the all-new Zetramen Supreme launches the ultimate galactic guardian, Zetramofo Alpha! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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(P)Luke Lizalde (I)Crime Lab Inks (C)Tyson Wengler (W)Kevin Hoffer & RJ Gamayo After healing and extensive re-training, we follow the Objective Five team to China. They are sent to investigate, evaluate, and cause havoc in the red Republic. Disregarding an international moratorium on Biological Weapons, the Chinese have picked up where the Soviets left off. Lark, Alexis and DJ are given another chance to prove themselves by dropping a DNA-enhanced-super-soldier-monkey-wrench into their works. FC 32pp Cover price $2.95.

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by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Never sell your soul to a Demon First Class if you're not prepared to pay! Mara has her demonic grip on Sayoko, who as Queen alone has the power to order the goddess Belldandy to obey her every whim. What Mara wants Sayoko to do is command Belldandy to go away forever ? and she'll go to any length to make that happen! Can poor mortal-type guy Keiichi stop her in time? Don't miss the conclusion to the most action-packed Oh My Goddess! story yet! Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Walter Simonson. Written by Walter Simonson and Jeph Loeb. Art by Walter Simonson & Bob Wiacek and Rob Liefeld & Norm Rapmund. Orion battles Desaad's army of clones of Billion Dollar Bates while, on Earth, the Newsboy Legion pays off all the Suicide Slum tax liens, attracting the attention of crooked developer Arnicus Wolfram, in "The Righteous Treacheries of Desaad! or Orion Rules!" And in the Tales of the New Gods back-up story, Big Bear and Mark Moonrider battle Mantis on New Genesis in "Deadend"! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Napoleonic Wars Part 1!" By Todd Fisher. While Napoleon prepared his army, on the coast of France, for an invasion of England that would never come, Russia and Austria prepared to move against his rear. Napoleon turned on the allies and crushed them in one of history's greatest campaigns. The following year, he met the legendary army of Frederick the Great and annihilated it completely. The year after it was Russia's turn again, and though the northern winter was the major foe, it could not save the Tsar. The world, and warfare, would never be the same again. The Empires of Russia, Austria, Prussia and Britain were not weak. How had Napoleon done this? Why were his methods, and his army, different? Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The American Civil War Part 1!" By Gary Gallagher. The United States saw long-simmering sectional tensions erupt into fighting at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, in April 1861, beginning what would become the most cataclysmic military struggle in the western world between Waterloo and the First World War. This volume focuses on events in the Virginia theater during the conflict's first two years, highlighting Union and Confederate strengths and weaknesses, leadership and strategy on each side, and the ways in which events on the battlefield influenced politics, diplomacy, and debates about emancipation. Osprey Essential Histories are complete yet concise studies of each major conflict in history. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $14.95.

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Jamie Delano script. Goran Sudzuka art. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. By Billy Mavreas. A surreal journey through alien landscapes and altered perceptions of reality. Softcover, 76 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Cover art by Mark Buckingham (as Bucky). "Trick of the Light," script by Paul Jenkins, pencils by Mark Buckingham, inks by Dan Green, Rodney Ramos, and Mark Buckingham; The issue begins with Peter Parker's funeral, but Peter is desperately trying to escape from his coffin; vs. Green Goblin (Norman Osborn). 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Warren Ellis. Art and cover by John Cassady. Elijah Snow decides to hunt down the secret of Planetary in a pivotal issue of the multiple Eisner Award-nominated series. Snow knows that Jakita Wagner and the Drummer have been lying to him. He's been putting it all together: every hint, every mystery, every clue, and he's still only got half the picture. And Snow's too old and tired to wait around for the rest. FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.50.

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This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Warner Brothers Pictures' "The Pledge" starring Jack Nicholson, Aaron Eckhart, Helen Mirren, Robin Wright Penn, Vanessa Redgrave, Sam Shepard, Mickey Rourke, and Benicio del Toro. It includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 9-in. x 12-in., 20 pages, B&W.

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(W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Mike Avon Oeming. (C) Pat Garrahy. "Role Play: Part 1" NEW STORY ARC!!! Detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim work out of the special homicide offices in charge of cases that involve Powers. But this case is the most disturbing one of their careers. A group of college kids, who "role play" their favorite real life super heroes D&D style, are being murdered one by one. It's cops and capes like you have NEVER seen them in the surprise hit of the year from super hot comic writer and EISNER award winner Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spiderman, Daredevil, Sam and Twitch) and art deco comic artist Mike Avon Oeming (Young Justice, Superman). This on going, hard-boiled crime comic with a mainstream twist is brought to you in startling full color by Pat Garrahy (JLA) FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Itzik Rennert. A bitter taxi driver meets a high-tech career woman and his life is transformed far beyond his wildest dreams. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers

NOTE: Originally part of the Actus Box 5 GN Set. Cover price $6.75.

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Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess and Aquarium, continues her new shojo (women's and girl's comics) fantasy adventure series starring the twins Prince Matthew and Princess Laurie, who is really Prince Lawrence who because of a curse that would befall their kingdom, has to pretend to be a girl! In this issue, Lawrence continues to be torn between his feelings for the lovely Jenny and his duty to the kingdom. The royal heirs are on a quest to recover the lost "Gem of Power," which may hold the key to the kingdom's fate and their futures, and fight off an attack from lion-riding skull masked warriors as they approach the estate where the gem is hidden. Action and mystery, combined with character-driven stories that deal with issues like growing up a boy or a girl make this series a must for all readers who love manga and comics that deal with real social issues. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Protoculture Addicts is one of the main anime and manga magazines in North America and is also the oldest one ? it has been around for over twelve years. It is dedicated to keeping fans informed about what is going on in the anime industry (in Japan and in North America) and to help them choose the best titles. This issue covers the new titles that Bandai Entertainment is bringing to North America in 2001 (Angel Links, Crest Of The Stars, etc.) as well as the manga and live-action TV show Salaryman Kintaro. This issue also offers "Anime World" articles, and the remaining parts of the Fantasia and Montreal's World Film Festival reviews, conventions reports, the Modern Japanese Music Database Part 8, overviews of recent anime shows ("Anime Stories" on GateKeepers and Ordian), the usual reviews of the latest anime videos, manga, live-action movies, model kits, and the latest news! Magazine, 64pg, PC Cover price $2.95.

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By Garth Ennis, Steve Dillon and Jimmy Palmiotti Cover price $2.99.

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painted cover by joe jusko garth ennis/joe jusko ? THE SCOOP: The term "bleeding hearts" takes on a new definition as comics' two most violent vigilantes make a love connection! ? THE STORY: One saw his family gunned down?and became a one-man army. The other was blown out of a 12-story building?but rose again to gain revenge. So what happens when two of the most prolific killing machines to ever live finally come face-to-face? It's love at first sight, of course! That is, it is for Painkiller Jane?much to Frank Castle's dismay! Can the Punisher end this blind date in a painless manner, or will it be guns and roses for these two lovebirds? And more importantly, can the world survive this rifle-totting romance? ? THE CREATORS: Talk about your killer couples! Is anyone hotter?or better suited?than PUNISHER's own Garth Ennis to write this vicious valentine? And you know painter Joe Jusko will deliver the goods! ? THE FORMAT: This one-shot is 32 pages, with ads, and features a cardstock cover. FC, 32pg Cover price $3.50.

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by Kaminsk; colored by Roy Young This is it ? the all-out, hair-pulling, cat-fighting rematch you've been lusting for! The Queen of the Dead versus the Queen of the Undead ? and this time, Purgatori has the home-court advantage! With Death himself forbidden to interfere by Fate, can Lady Death survive alone against the entire Scarlet Imperium ? not to mention the raging thirst for vengeance of its ruler? Cover by Ivan Reis and Roy Young. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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This is the Premium Edition. The print run on this edition was 3,000 copies. by Kaminsk; colored by Roy Young This is it ? the all-out, hair-pulling, cat-fighting rematch you've been lusting for! The Queen of the Dead versus the Queen of the Undead ? and this time, Purgatori has the home-court advantage! With Death himself forbidden to interfere by Fate, can Lady Death survive alone against the entire Scarlet Imperium ? not to mention the raging thirst for vengeance of its ruler? Cover by Ivan Reis and Roy Young. FC, 32pg

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by Rumiko Takahashi Ranma tries to focus his chi to learn a new technique, which can counter Ryoga's shissei hokkodan! His best chance is to use the tiger chariot, the moko takabisha! With both of them shooting fireballs, it's collateral damage time at Furinkan High! b&w, 32pg (8 of 11) Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Christian Gossett and Bradley James Kayl. Art and Cover by Christian Gossett. Captain Marcus Antares has witnessed thousands of his fellow soldiers die helplessly on the field of battle. Around him, the giant warships of the Red Fleet, Skyfurnaces, begin to fall, crushed by the sorcery of Kar Dathra, the Nistaani Elder Priest. Now, heavily wounded, Marcus undergoes a mystic revelation which will force him to come to terms with the darker side of a country he has sworn to give his life for. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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adaptation created, written, & illustrated by P. CRAIG RUSSELL Mime and Alberich, the dwarves, and Voton, All-Father of the gods, all desire the treasure horde that is guarded by Fafnir the dragon. Especially the Ring of the Niebelung, which grants whoever bears it unlimited power. Now, all three hope that Siegfried, the young hero raised by Mime after the death of his parents, will slay the dragon and allow them to claim both the treasure and the powerful ring. But Siegfried, despite his innocence, may just surprise them all! Cover price $2.99.

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John and Randy have it out while Chandra looks on, precious time being wasted as Critical Maas readies the tactical nuke in "A, B, C, and D." Script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by Ken Lashley, inks by Marlo Alquiza with Alp Altiner. Cover by Lashley & Kevin Conrad. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY PETE WOODS AND JESSE DELPERDANG. Cover price $2.25.