Comic books May 2002

By Hajime Yadate, Yoshiyuki Tomino and Koichi Tokita.With Wufei and Trowa having seemingly gone over to the other side, Duo and Heero in custody and Quatre trying to retrieve the Gundams before they crash headlong into the sun, Zechs Merquise the only thing that stands between Maremaia and her legions as they make their play against Earth. But even with Zechs's newly modified Tallgeese III, if the Heero and Duo can't free themselves from Maremaia, and Quatre doesn't return with the Gundams quickly, all will be lost. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY DOSELLE YOUNG; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores March 20. Final issue. The entire team is united for the first ? and last ? time, as the Monarchy embarks upon a final confrontation between Chimera and its biggest gun: The Higher Power. Worlds will die, a King will rise, reality will be changed forever... and we finally learn the awful, awesome truth about the size and scope of WildStorm's pan-dimensional surgical strike force. The end is really just the beginning... FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Brian Lynch. Art and Cover by D.J. Coffman. Monkey Man and Monkey Boy are broke, homeless, and wanted for crimes they didn't commit. An organization offers to help them solve all those problems, but Monkey Man has to promise not to resort to violence, completely change his ways, and be civil. Be "leashed." At the same time, a giant robotic menace is going around wiping out hordes of defenseless internet dorks. When two dorks who happen to be friends of Monkey Man's are next on the robot's list, will Monkey Man revert to form and save the day? Will he be "unleashed"? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Says 2A in lower right hand corner. Written by Steven Grant. Art and Covers by Philip Xavier. Steven Grant's horrific crime masterpiece continues. The dead run the world -- and they hate us! We can't tell them apart from the living but police detective Eric Sharpe can, ever since he got "the sight," and he's convinced they're not real and he's gone insane. And he killed the only woman who could change his mind. Fortunately, her ghost is haunting him. Unfortunately, her presence has made Sharpe's grip on reality that much more tenuous. Will he listen to her and learn the true history of the world before the husks of the dead tear him apart? Praise for Steven Grant comes from no less a maestro than Warren Ellis who says, "Lots of people can write stories that tug at your heart or make you smile. Only Steven Grant can write stories that punch you in the face and steal your keys. He remains the best crime writer in comics." 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Says 2B in lower left hand corner. Written by Steven Grant. Art and Covers by Philip Xavier. Steven Grant's horrific crime masterpiece continues. The dead run the world -- and they hate us! We can't tell them apart from the living but police detective Eric Sharpe can, ever since he got "the sight," and he's convinced they're not real and he's gone insane. And he killed the only woman who could change his mind. Fortunately, her ghost is haunting him. Unfortunately, her presence has made Sharpe's grip on reality that much more tenuous. Will he listen to her and learn the true history of the world before the husks of the dead tear him apart? Praise for Steven Grant comes from no less a maestro than Warren Ellis who says, "Lots of people can write stories that tug at your heart or make you smile. Only Steven Grant can write stories that punch you in the face and steal your keys. He remains the best crime writer in comics." 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Paul Dini. Art and Cover by J. Bone. From the pages of Jingle Belle comes everybody's favorite Texas firebrand! Master comics writer Paul Dini has set his imagination loose in the Southwest, and the result is Mutant, Texas, a town where several natural and nuclear disasters have irradiated the environment, giving strange new attributes to the inhabitants -- human, animal, and otherwise. This includes the pretty-as-pie, ginger-locked, good-time gal, Ida Red. A lady who can fly and shoot blasts of lightning from her fingers makes one heck of a sheriff, particularly when those crafty Kiyote Bros. are on the prowl! Join Dini and artist J. Bone for a brand-new adventure, taking you from Ida's youth to when she earned that silver star. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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david tischman (w)/lee ferguson & ignacio calero(p)/jon holdredge (i) ? THE SCOOP: The hot nationally syndicated TV show becomes a comic! ? THE SET-UP: "It's the story of Adam, a geneticist who breaks from Genomex, a secret government project that secretly tinkered with the DNA of over 1000 women in the 1970's an '80's," explained series writer David Tischman. "The purpose was to help rid the human race of disease and genetic defects, but the unexpected result has been the appearance of unique, mutant powers in the women's offspring. When it becomes clear that the government ? in the form of the Genetic Security Agency (the G.S.A.) and its head, Mason Eckhart want to use the mutants, Adam erases the database of the offspring and goes on the run, dedicated to finding these special kids and helping them escape the government's power. Adam's formed an underground of powered and non-powered individuals to help the Mutants he finds and place them with families across the country, away from the government's grip. Aiding Adam in his fight are four new mutants: Shalimar Fox, a sexy feral woman, Brennan Mulwray, a young man with the power to discharge electricity, Emma Delauro, a woman with empathic powers, which enable her to read and influence the thoughts and emotions of others, and Jesse Kilmartin, who can phase his body from intangible to steel-like density with a thought." ? THE STORY: "Issue #1 of the comic book is a double-sized issue, an origin story of sorts, telling how Adam, and his then mentor, Paul Breedlove, are recruited by the government to run Genomax, and how the initial genetic tinkering occurred," Tischman explained. "The TV series starts with all the characters ? and conflicts ? in place, and we thought it'd be fun to start the comic from the beginning, to give the fans some behind-the-scenes information and insight into Adam and his philosophical nemesis, Eckhart." ? THE FORMAT: This bookshelf one-shot is 48 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy paper. FC, 48pg Cover price $3.50.

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cover by patrick spaziante karl bollers (W)/patrick spaziante (p) Think all mutants wear spandex? Or have flashy codenames? Or are immersed in the struggle between human and mutant? Think again! In the second issue of this series of self-contained stories, we travel to Japan and meet Seiji, a burgeoning telekinetic whose imagination may prove to be his most fertile gift. Introducing the Manga-influenced pencils of Patrick Spaziante, whose style lends the perfect atmosphere to this standalone tale. FC, 32pg $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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By Tony Bedard, Fabrizio Fiorentino, Matt Ryan, and Andrew Crossley. Something's gone very wrong with Giselle as her behavior becomes increasingly hostile and unpredictable. But the answer to her current dilemma is at hand as she comes face to face with Ingra, the voluptuous, volatile vixen of the almighty First! Giselle's secret agenda against the most powerful foe she's ever encountered will explode in next month's second anniversary spectacular! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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by Tony Bedard, Paul Pelletier, Dave Meikis, & James Rochelle Recovering from their first defeat, the escapees regroup under Kaine's leadership to make another attempt to get off the icy Negation world on which they're trapped. But their archenemy Komptin has teamed up with the local Negation commander to tighten the noose around the fugitives. Will Kaine's military leadership win the day? Or will the Lizard Lady's hideous secret tear the team apart from within? FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Special Collector's Edition- Volume 6- 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. Double agent Kaji has revealed to Shinji the terrible knowledge Gendo and his erstwhile secret masters have long possessed-and awakened Shinji's memory of the price his mother paid to create the Evangelion. Now the next sacrifice demanded to the program is Shinji's best friend. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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Volume 51 - 1st printing. "Kriegsmarine U-boats 1939–45 Part 1!" Written by Gordon Williamson. Art by Ian Palmer. This, the first of two volumes on Germany's World War II U-boats, traces their development from the early U-boats of the Kaiser's Navy, the prohibition on Germany having U-boats following the Armistice in 1918 and the subsequent Treaty of Versailles, the secret development of U-boats using a 'cover-firm' in Holland, culminating in the formation of the 1st U-boat Flotilla in 1935 with the modern Type II. The operational history section includes examples from the Classes Type VIIA, Type VIIB, VIID, VIIE and VIIF before concentrating on the mainstay of the U-boat arm, the Type VIIC. Comparisons are also made with the standard allied submarines, their strengths, weaknesses and U-boat tactics. Softcover, 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

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Volume 52 - 1st printing. "Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando 1960-71!" Written by Richard Lathrop and John McDonald. Art by Jim Laurier. Destined to become one of the most influential postwar armored cars, the V-100 Commando was developed by the Cadillac Gage Company in 1962 as a private venture, and the first prototype was completed in the same year. It was designed as a multi-purpose vehicle and could function as an 11-man personnel carrier, reconnaissance vehicle, convoy escort, command or patrol car and a riot vehicle. The V-100 was tested and evaluated in Vietnam before full-scale production began in 1964. It saw widespread use in Vietnam by both US and South Vietnamese forces. This title describes the design, development and operational use of the V-100 Commando, including their continued deployment around the world. Softcover, 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

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painted cover by massimiliano frezzato chris kipiniak (W)/matt smith (P)/ mark morales (i) It's the finale to the fuzzy elf's X-Men Icons mini-series! Slavery... prostitution... exploitation. All are the expressions of humanity's darkest side. How does a hero ? and a man of faith ? combat what cannot be defeated with even the most powerful mutant abilities? How does Nightcrawler save those who have lost the will to live? Find out in the conclusion to "Passion Play"! (MarvelPG) FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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by Serena Valentino & Fsc Nightmares & Fairy Tales is a continuing series filled with dark fairy tales and horror stories, all narrated by Annabelle, a disturbingly creepy-cute little doll. Issue one focuses on Morgan, who has just recently acquired Annabelle, along with the troubles of her deranged friend Dominique. Morgan finds herself wrapped up in a series of horrible events; it seems that all of her friends are turning up dead, and poor Morgan is afraid that she may be responsible for the murders. Join Annabelle (our narrator) in the first of many spooky stories to come! Written by Serena Valentino (Gloomcookie), and illustrated by the amazing Singapore-based artist, Foo Swee Chin or "Fsc" as she prefers. b&w, 24pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY TREVOR MCCARTHY AND ROB STULL; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN. As Lockhaven goes up in flames, its most infamous residents attempt a daring escape. So where's Nightwing during all the hubbub? He's battling the gigantic Amygdala in a fiery free-for-all... FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Junket - Written by Ben Dunn, Robby Bevard & David Hutchison. Art by Ben Dunn & David Hutchison. Cover by Ben Dunn. In the aftermath of the Toughest Contest in the World, Ichi finds herself in a new place meeting new people...and she doesn't like it one bit! At the same time, Jeremy finally gets to see Asrial again, but in a way he didn't expect...and could never have anticipated! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

May 2002. The premiere gaming magazine for all things Nintendo. Each issue features game strategies, reviews and news on video games and related pop-culture. Full Color, 8.25" x 10.75". Cover price $4.95.

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(W) Jay Faerber (P) Patrick Gleason & Jeff Johnson (I) John Wycough & Damon Hacker Cover A by Patrick Gleason Cover B by ChrisCross In stores the week of May 8th. The Concept: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize "until death do you part" would come so soon! Now she's a stranger in a strange land -- an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super- heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue: Part 3 of a 4-issue story arc. Frost and Rusty come to blows over Celeste, while the rest of the Nobles are summoned to the hospital as another tragedy befalls the family. Meanwhile, Doc is still missing, and you'll never believe who shows up in Krennick's bed. Plus, Jeff Johnson (Fantastic Four) pencils the back-up story, in which Race is trapped in an alien dimension with Krennick, who was then his sworn enemy. FC 32pp $2.95 Bi-Monthly Ongoing Series Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Jay Faerber (P) Patrick Gleason & Jeff Johnson (I) John Wycough & Damon Hacker Cover A by Patrick Gleason Cover B by ChrisCross In stores the week of May 8th. The Concept: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize "until death do you part" would come so soon! Now she's a stranger in a strange land -- an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super- heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue: Part 3 of a 4-issue story arc. Frost and Rusty come to blows over Celeste, while the rest of the Nobles are summoned to the hospital as another tragedy befalls the family. Meanwhile, Doc is still missing, and you'll never believe who shows up in Krennick's bed. Plus, Jeff Johnson (Fantastic Four) pencils the back-up story, in which Race is trapped in an alien dimension with Krennick, who was then his sworn enemy. FC 32pp $2.95 Bi-Monthly Ongoing Series Cover price $2.95.

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2nd and later printings. Collects Nobody (1998 Oni Press) #1-4. By Alex Amado & Sharon Cho, and Charlie Adlard. The faceless investigator of the oblique and the curious has got no past, no identity, and no idea what she's in for when she confronts fringe cultists and uncovers a serial killer with ties to the ultimate evil. Featuresan exclusive new Nobody short story by co-writer Alex Amanda. Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Collect s Nocturnals: The Dark Forever (2001) #1-3. Story and art by Dan Brereton. The Nocturnals return to Pacific City to find their home steeped in dread. A dark star has appeared in the night sky, and the walking dead are roaming the streets, looking for victims to recruit to their army of unholy flesh! It makes for a strange homecoming for the heroic Nocturnals, who've been wandering the world on separate quests. As the one-man demolition squad, Firelion, and the troubled and dangerous Starfish roll into town, they begin to free their neighborhood of the creeping death while searching for the evil that is causing corpses to rise. Could it have something to do with the ancient, underground cavern that Doc Horror has been exploring? Does the nefarious secret lie behind the massive door he found buried in the rocks below the surface? It's all-out terror and hard-boiled action, with the precocious Halloween Girl, the deadly Gunwitch, the enigmatic Polychrome, and the devious Raccoon! Cloaked in shadow, the Nocturnals protect us in the dead of night, when no one else would dare. Fully painted by Dan Brereton, the Eisner-nominated writer/artist of Giantkiller and JLA: Seven Caskets. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "French Imperial Guard Part 1: The Foot Soldiers 1804-1815!" By Andre Jouineau and Jean-Marie Mongin. This 3rd volume in the "Officers and Soldiers" series, shows in extraordinary detail the uniforms of the foot soldiers of Napoleon's Imperial Guard. This is a dream book for the modeler and historian alike and is packed full of full color images, using Histoire and Collection's extremely talented team of graphic artists. Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 84 pages, Full Color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Rebellion - Lancers - Whirlwind!" Introduction by Jordan Weisman (co-creator of Mage Knight). This fully illustrated guide includes play tips & scenarios and complete figure stats including limited editions. Plus, two new short stories and exciting new game scenarios! Now it's easier than ever to enter the action-packed fantasy world of Mage Knight! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 250 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

Story and art by Haruka Inui. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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By KOSUKE FUJISHIMA, produced by STUDIO PROTEUS. Time is running out! In this last chapter of "Mystery Child," it looks like no one can stop the young demon boy from achieving his goal. Time as we know it could cease to exist on Earth, and even the beautiful Belldandy and precocious Peorth are helpless against this demon who has turned the two back into toddlers. And Keiichi, well, he's always helpless. Things are looking pretty grim for planet Earth, but maybe, just maybe Belldandy can break through the powers of this mystery demon child, regardless of her newfound youth. Don't miss the exciting and charming final chapter of "Mystery Child." I mean, considering how cute Bell and Peorth are as little girls, it doesn't seem like an option anyway! b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino. Written by Kurt Busiek and Jo Duffy. Art by Chris Batista and Dan Panosian. Every kingdom needs a castle, and that's what The Order sets out to create for itself - in the most ominous way possible! Meanwhile, Nighthawk, Valkyrie, and Hellcat put together a mystic strategy to battle their former friends! Plus: the world seeks help from the Avengers! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY SIMONSON AND BOB WIACEK; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores March 20. Orion, one angry New God, has tracked down the mastermind who was slowly robbing him of his power. But the wily antagonist has set a trap for Orion...using himself as bait. Can the wounded scion of Apokolips discover how to elude and evade a tactical nuclear device that will engulf him just as he encounters his foe? FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Volume 47 - 1st printing. "SPAD XII/XIII Aces of World War 1!" Written by Jon Guttman. Art by Harry Dempsey. This book details the exploits of the pilots who flew the hugely successful SPAD XIII and the trickier SPAD XII. Built in response to the combat inadequacies of the SPAD VII, the XIII first entered service with the French Aviation Militaire in late 1917. Despite suffering engine unreliability, the XIII enjoyed great success on the Western Front, where it was flown by numerous French, American, Italian and Belgian aces, including Eddie Rickenbacker, leading US ace of World War I. The SPAD XII, meanwhile, was the product of numerous improvements to the SPAD VII model. Entering service in July 1917, the aircraft boasted a single-shot 37 mm Puteaux cannon, which had to be hand-reloaded in flight! Tricky to fly, the XII was only issued to experienced pilots, and was flown briefly by a number of aces. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

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Volume 48 - 1st printing. "Dolphin and Snipe Aces of World War 1" Written by Norman Franks. Art by Harry Dempsey. This book focuses on the combat careers of the last of the famous Sopwith fighters to enter service during World War 1, the Dolphin and the Snipe, both of which were built on the strong scouting heritage of the Pup and Camel. The Dolphin featured the unique negative-staggered biplane wing arrangement, which provided the pilot with the best possible tactical view forward for seeking out his enemy. Used extensively on the Western Front, the Dolphin proved very effective in combat, with a substantial number of British aces scoring kills with the fighter. The Snipe was built as the successor of the highly successful Camel, and entered service with the fledgling Royal Air Force in the summer of 1918. Although seeing just a few months of action before the Armistice, the Snipe nevertheless proved its superiority over virtually all other fighters. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

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Volume 31 - 1st printing. " Lancaster Squadrons 1942-43!" Written by Jon Lake. Art by Chris Davey. The RAF's most successful heavy bomber of World War 2, the Avro Lancaster formed the backbone of Bomber Command during the large-scale night bombing campaign against occupied Europe. In this, the first of two volumes on the British bomber icon of World War 2, noted English aviation historian Jon Lake recounts the early daylight raids, the first 'thousand bomber' raids on Germany and the epic 'Dambusters' mission of 16/17 May 1943 by No 617 Sqn, as well as myriad other sorties to numerous German targets in 1942-43. This volume contains more than 100 photographs, 30 all-new colour profiles by leading aviation artist Chris Davey and specially commissioned scale drawings of the Lancaster B I/II by Mark Styling. Softcover, 98 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

Volume 367 - 1st printing. "Medieval Russian Armies 1250–1500!" Written by Viacheslav Shpakovsky and David Nicolle. Art by Angus McBride. After disastrous defeats at the hands of the Mongols in the 13th century, the Russian principalities became vassals of the Khans of the Golden Horde for more then 200 years; and at the same time the western princes faced the German crusaders of the Teutonic Order. Remarkably, Russia responded with a new surge of military vigour. Eventually, freedom from the 'Mongol yoke' coincided with a degree of unity around a powerful new state - Muscovy. This exciting chapter of history is illustrated with rare early paintings, photos, diagrams, and eight plates reconstructing the mixed influences of East and West in the appearance of Russian warriors. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 368 - 1st printing. "The British Army 1939–45 (2)!" Written by Martin Brayley. Art by Mike Chappell. The scope of Britain's wartime Middle East Command stretched far beyond the Libyan desert where the 8th Army's most famous battles were fought - from Gibraltar and Tunisia in the west, to Iraq and Persia in the east, and from Greece south to the Gulf of Aden. In 1940-43 this was the only arena where the British Army could take the ground war to the German Wehrmacht; it saw a succession of setbacks and triumphs, until spring 1945 found the 8th Army victorious in northern Italy. A summary of these campaigns is illustrated by photographs, and detailed colour plates of the wide range of uniforms worn in the varied conditions of this huge theatre of war. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 369 - 1st printing. "The Japanese Army 1931–45 (2)!" Written by Philip Jowett. Art by Stephen Andrew. Within months of its greatest triumph in 1942, the Japanese Imperial Army began to face the difficulties which would eventually destroy it - overstretched supply lines, and inadequate industrial support. Yet as the Allies grew steadily stronger and more skilful, the Japanese Army and Naval Landing Forces dug in to defend their conquests with a determination which shocked all who fought them. In this second book the author describes the deployments, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the Army - including the dreaded Kempei-tai military police - the naval infantry, paratroopers, special raiding units, and foreign auxiliaries during the long and savage war in Burma and the Pacific. His text is illustrated with many rare photographs, three insignia charts, and eight highly detailed colour plates. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

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Volume 19 - 1st printing. "North American P-51 Mustang!" By Rodrigo Hernandez Cabos and Geoff Coughlin. Osprey Modelling Manual 19 covers the best-known US fighter of WWII - the long-range escort that made possible the USAAF's bombing of Germany by day. This classic fighter would go on to have a significant postwar history too. With detailed step-by-step model photography, specially commissioned walkround photography, scale drawings and wartime shots, these books will provide all the details needed to model the main P-51 version, the P-51D (nearly 8,000, over half the total number of P-51s, built) and its variants. There is a full roundup of the models available on the market, details of where you can see the real thing, a select bibliography, and survey of websites of interest. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

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Volume 20 - 1st printing. "Focke-Wulf Fw 190!" By Rodrigo Hernandez Cabos and Geoff Coughlin. Osprey Modelling Manual 20 examines the Focke-Wulf 190, which entered Luftwaffe service in 1941. It would serve out the war as the best of all German fighters and fighter-bombers, and its variants would include Kurt Tank's extreme Ta152 tank-buster version (4 x 20mm, 1 x 30mm cannon). With detailed step-by-step model photography, specially commissioned walkround photography, scale drawings and wartime shots, these books will provide all the details needed to model the most common A8 version as well as the long-nosed FW190D and other variants. There is a full roundup of the models available on the market, details of where you can see the real thing, a select bibliography, and survey of websites of interest. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 49- 1st printing. "Landsknecht Soldier 1486-1560!" Written by John Harald Richards. Art by Gerry Embleton. The Landsknecht (meaning 'servant of the country') flourished during a key period for military organisation and practice. In the late 15th century, the Holy Roman Emperor, Maximilian I, recruited thousands of mercenaries from Central and Northern Europe, with the aim of creating a reliable source of men for his armies - and the Landsknecht were born. This book reveals the true-life experiences of the Landsknecht soldier, using numerous first-hand accounts. It takes a close look at the recruitment, training, daily life and and careers of these formidable soldiers, and examines in detail their clothing, equipment and weaponry. Many fine, contemporary illustrations, some drawn by Landsknecht themselves, accompany the text. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 50- 1st printing. "Pictish Warrior AD 297-841!" Written by Paul Wagner. Art by Wayne Reynolds. First mentioned by name in AD 297, the Picts inhabited Northern Britain from the end of the 3rd century AD to the 9th. They rose to power in the devastation following Emperor Septimus Severus's repression of the Caledonians in AD 208, and dominated Northern Britain for over 500 years, before vanishing mysteriously. The Picts represent a high point of Celtic civilisation, remaining free and unconquered beyond the borders of the Roman world, and rising to become the first barbarians to form a recognisable 'nation'. This title takes a detailed look at their origins, and examines Pictish heroic and warrior society, covering education and training, appearance and equipment, the status of women, and the experience of battle. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 52- 1st printing. "US Naval Aviator!" Written by Robert Hargis. Art by John White. The US naval aviator of World War II played a pivotal part in the winning of the war. From the warm waters of the Pacific to the icy conditions of the Bering Sea (including the battle of Midway), the Naval aviator was on hand to fight the enemy in any and all conditions. Between 1940 and 1942 the training of the naval aviator lasted eleven months, divided into five separate and distinct phases. From phase one, known as the Elimination or E base for short, through to final assignment to a carrier based squadron, the training was demanding and unrelenting.This title examines the life and experiences of the US Naval Aviator in all three types of carrier squadron - fighters (VF), dive-bombers (VB) and the torpedo squadrons (VT). From recruitment to battle, the detail of what it was like to fly and fight for the US Navy is brought vividly to life. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores March 27. "The Road to El Dorado," Part 3 of 6. Our teen heroes take a back seat this month, as Becky meets up with an old friend... and an old enemy. It appears that El Dorado City isn't the first place she's fought this battle. Is Sterling City the mild-mannered ghost town it appears to be, or have the Twisting Roads from Purgatory led them straight into danger? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART BY GORAN PARLOV AND GORAN SUDZUKA; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores March 20. Final issue. In "The Impossible Dream," the whirlwind has been reaped, the icons smashed, and the chickens have all found their roosts. The slate has been cleaned, and the future is ripe to be written by anyone with the vision for the job. Story Johnson has the vision; but does he have the guts to seize the time and lead the Outlaw Nation back from the brink of extinction? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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It's The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 in a special limited edition! This 8" x 11" version features stay-flat spiral binding, larger print, and room for notes. It contains only the pricing, top ten charts and selected glossary matter. This version of the Guide is essential for all comic book specialists! Features both Murphy Anderson's re-creation of Superman #1 and Rex Lindsey's (Archie America Series) Archie on the back cover! Spider-Man cover painted by Alex Ross. Softcover (Spiralbound), 10-in. x 11-in., 1,012 pages, B&W. Cover price $35.00.

by Various Old West justice gets a twist in "Slim Fulton: Steam-Powered Cowboy," by Jai Nitz and Shawn Crystal. Visit WWI with monster-noir detective Henry Lamb in "Lamb's War" by Tom Fowler. A spy on the run seeks help from his ex-girlfriend in "Open Doors" by B. Clay Moore and Mike Giba. Finally, find out what really happened to Amelia Earhart in a fantasy story by Nitz, Zach Howard, and Josh Searcy. Cover by Tom Fowler, John Cassaday, Dave Johnson, Kevin Nowlan, and Steve Purcell. b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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by Terry Moore It's a day in the life of Kixie! What does a 3" fairy do all day besides eat strawberry cake? Follow America's favorite fairy and find out, as Kixie explores her new home where hidden treasures such as makeup, caffeine, power tools, and lingerie await! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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Painted cover by Alex Ross. Written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger. Pencils by Doug Braithwaite. Inks by Bill Reinhold. THE SCOOP: The final chapter of the EARTH X trilogy begins! THE STORY: The final installment of Marvel's alternate future begins with the arrival of the Guardians of the Galaxy! And while they search for an answer to Earth's startling transformation, the Avenging Host in the new Paradise contend with the cadre of villains who have escaped to the realm of the dead to exact revenge on the Punisher! Meanwhile, the Heralds, led by Wolverine, make their first contact with Spider-Girl's father: Officer Peter Parker! Featuring the second part of a 14-piece interlocking cover painted by Alex Ross! THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this twelve-issue, monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper with a cardstock cover. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger and limited to 699 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. Painted cover by Alex Ross. Written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger. Pencils by Doug Braithwaite. Inks by Bill Reinhold. THE SCOOP: The final chapter of the EARTH X trilogy begins! THE STORY: The final installment of Marvel's alternate future begins with the arrival of the Guardians of the Galaxy! And while they search for an answer to Earth's startling transformation, the Avenging Host in the new Paradise contend with the cadre of villains who have escaped to the realm of the dead to exact revenge on the Punisher! Meanwhile, the Heralds, led by Wolverine, make their first contact with Spider-Girl's father: Officer Peter Parker! Featuring the second part of a 14-piece interlocking cover painted by Alex Ross! THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this twelve-issue, monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper with a cardstock cover. FC, 32pgs.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hitosi Iwaaki. Our planet has been invaded by Parasytes -- alien creatures that take over their hosts' bodies and turn the victims into killing machines. So far, they've had the upper hand. Their ability to morph their appearance and blend in, combined with their super-human strength and regenerative powers make them nearly unstoppable. The Japanese government is now striking back. Shin, one of only two humans to co-exist with a Parasyte, has been recruited to join a military raid on the Parasytes' stronghold. But he's not the only civilian involved -- a serial killer who makes Hannibal Lecter look tame has been released from prison to join the assault. As the hunter becomes the hunted, the line between good and evil grows even more blurred. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $11.95.