Comic books May 2002

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WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN. "Golden Perfect," Part 3 of 3. To what extent has Rama Khan of Jarhanpur turned truth into fiction? Well, our story begins on a flat earth... and it's downhill from there! The remaining Leaguers are helpless to stop the fraying edges of reality. And Wonder Woman, the only Leaguer who can help (and the person responsible for the madness), has vanished without a word. Has the woman who represents the heart of the League let them down at their darkest hour? FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Each issue of The Journal of Madness provides interesting and often in-depth looks at Mad Magazine, Alfred E. Newman, Mad's artists, writers, the history, related collectibles, and interviews with the creators and editors, feedback from fanatic fans, and hangers-on, who togeher through the years kept Mad ticking and tickling the funny bones of many a young reader. This excellent look into Mad today and yesterday is already difficult to find due to a very limited print run. A must have for serious (and not so serious) Mad readers and collectors. Cover price $3.99.

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WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores March 20. "Stealing Thunder," Part 2 of 5. The Ultra-Humanite is in complete control of the world. With amazing powers backing him, all free-will has been eliminated and his utopia exists merely to serve his ego. This meglomaniacal fiend has now formed a mind-controlled, super-powered police-force chosen from DC's best heroes, created to eliminate any kind of resistance. A handful of battered JSAers must pool their waning resources to take out the worlds greatest champions before they fall under the Ultra-Humanite's power. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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

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Cover by JOE JUSKO, Written by GARTH ENNIS Art by CARLOS EZQUERRA Colors by PAUL MOUNTS Garth Ennis the creator of Preacher and writer of Fury returns to Black Bull with his latest Just A Pilgrim series Garden Of Eden. With his intense faith in God to drive him, the mysterious Pilgrim has walked over ten thousand miles across the post- apocalyptic wasteland that remains of the Earth. It's now 12-years after "The Burn," when the sun enlarged, drying all the world's oceans, sending human civilization into ruin. In his travels, he comes upon a gigantic trench which reaches miles into the ocean floor, where he encounters hellish human vermin which attack and a new group of human survivors looking for a hero. Just A Pilgrim: Garden Of Eden features dramatic artwork by Carlos Ezquerra, one of the co-creators of Judge Dredd, who has recently collaborated with Ennis on Adventures In The Rifle Brigade: Operation Bollock and Judge Dredd: Helter Skelter. Ennis is also reunited with editor Jimmy Palmiotti who rejoins Black Bull to edit this exciting and shocking new 4- issue mini-series event. In stores March 6, 2002 FC, 32 pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY TODD SEAVEY; ART BY CHRIS JONES AND AL NICKERSON; COVER BY JOHN DELANEY AND ROB LEIGH In stores March 13. It's "Starro Wars" when a giant starfish-shaped conqueror from space uses mind-control to defeat the newly formed League. The World's Greatest Super-Heroes are left helpless and must turn to a mysterious old member of the Green Lantern Corps for help. But what help is there against a single enemy that can break off into thousands? FC, 32 PG. $1.99 WRITTEN BY TODD SEAVEY; ART BY CHRIS JONES AND AL NICKERSON; COVER BY JOHN DELANEY AND ROB LEIGH In stores March 13. It's "Starro Wars" when a giant starfish-shaped conqueror from space uses mind-control to defeat the newly formed League. The World's Greatest Super-Heroes are left helpless and must turn to a mysterious old member of the Green Lantern Corps for help. But what help is there against a single enemy that can break off into thousands? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Scarab!" Collects Kabuki: Agents Scarab (1999) #1-8. Written by David Mack. Art by Rick Mays. Growing up in the subcultures of urban Japan, a young woman journeys through the underworlds of organized crime, secret societies, government operatives, awkward friendships, and young romance. A Mix of crime fiction and personal duality, elegantly told through the masks and metaphors of Japanese Mythology. Kabuki: Scarab picks up right where KABUKI: Metamorphosis left off and answers all the mysteries left dangling from that series. And, Scarab is still a self-contained story, so even new readers can start with it. More than the original issues, this handsome 256 page collection includes a gallery of covers (including the Quesada variant), new pin-ups, sketches and character designs, afterword and story commentary by David Mack, an insightful introduction by Paul Pope, and a brand new cover painting by David Mack. Hardcover, 256 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.95.

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Story, art and cover by David Mack. A closer look at Macks popular Kabuki series, featuring behind-the-scenes info. How Mack creates a painted cover; working with Brian Michael Bendis on Daredevil. Also, Macks non-comics work; creating the Noh action figures. 48 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "Skin Deep!" NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Kabuki: Skin Deep (1996) #1-3 and Kabuki (1997) Fan Edition. Story and art by David Mack. A woman whose face is horribly scarred finds herself in an institution for 'defective' government agents. She (Kabuki) is interrogated to find out if she is hiding something to do with the nature of her scars, or if she is simply crazy. Isolated and psychologically tormented, her only comfort is found in a mystery friend who sends handwritten messages that are folded into origami animals. Or is it just another trick? This volume collects the entire Skin Deep series (and the Kabuki Fan Edition) in a brand new and improved prestige edition with extra pages! Includes: The entire painted story from the sold out Kabuki Fan Edition; a gallery of the original covers (including the cover art by ALEX ROSS); an Introduction by Alex Ross; a brand new afterword by David Mack; re-colored and re-mastered pages; a brand new front and back cover; preliminary sketches with notes on the story & art; original script pages; and printed on new and improved, thicker, high grade, archival paper. Having been out of print for some time, fans are looking for Kabuki Vol 4, and this new printing delivers with loads of extras. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

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WRITTEN BY BRETT BOOTH; ART AND COVER BY BOOTH AND SAL REGLA In stores March 13. In the clutches of the Kindred! How are Backlash and the Grifter going to save the world from the Kindred when they can't even save themselves? As their final hours tick away, will this be the last time for Backlash and Grifter to resolve the issues of their shared past? FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) Cover price $2.50.

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Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic book on the subject of games and gamers. The principal characters ? B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, Sara, and the dastardly Black Hands ? play numerous characters in their role-playing games. But their essential characteristics and hilarious interactions always shine through whatever roles they're playing. In addition to the comics, KoDT features articles geared to a gamer's perspective! In this issue, "Stand By Your Clan." b&w, 24pg$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Knights of the Dinner Table (1994- ) #22-24 with extra features. Includes the conclusion of the Bag Wars saga with "The Share Giver" and "Dark Side of the Bag". Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features articles for gamers from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture. Softcover, 96 pages, B&W.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Knights of the Dinner Table (1994- ) #25-27 with extra features. WOW! It's been 16 months since the last one. Here, as many of you have requested, is the compilation of Knights of the Dinner Table #25-27. This 96-page book also comes with approximately 20 pages of extra material. That's almost like getting an extra Knights issue for free! Softcover, 96 pages, B&W.

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By Manny Vega. The countdown to EverKnights #1 continues, as the amnesiac Priestess is rescued by a band of female freedom fighters out to rid the land of its male oppressors. With her new companions at her side, she fights the good fight like a true warrior... warrior?! Join us on this journey of discovery as a wuss discovers who she really is, and someone finally asks what her name is, in "Warrior Priestess." Battle on, Priestess! b&w, 24pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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By Various. Some of the web's best gaming comics team up under one cover in L33t: Comics for Gamers! In this issue: More of Greg Dean's Real Life, Ryan Smith's Ront & Mewn, Carson Fire's The Sprite, Ian J's RPG World, Mark Shallow's Adventurers!, and a gaggle of other kick-ass "comics for gamers"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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by John Ostrander, Carlos Mota, Jorge Correa Jr., & colored by Hi-Fi To know her story is to know a woman cursed... As Lady Death struggles to harness the power of the Gauntlet, her new arch nemesis strikes! Can the once immortal goddess of all that is dead and dying survive against Death's previous avatar, Morgana? Who is Morgana and what does a woman so evil that even the Chaos Lords fear her have planned for Lady Death? This issue contains crucial plot development, character revelations, and an ending too shocking to miss! FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.99 by John Ostrander, Carlos Mota, Jorge Correa Jr., & colored by Hi-Fi To know her story is to know a woman cursed... As Lady Death struggles to harness the power of the Gauntlet, her new arch nemesis strikes! Can the once immortal goddess of all that is dead and dying survive against Death's previous avatar, Morgana? Who is Morgana and what does a woman so evil that even the Chaos Lords fear her have planned for Lady Death? This issue contains crucial plot development, character revelations, and an ending too shocking to miss! FC, 32pg (2 of 4) Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING All appears bleak, as Earth's moon and its inhabitants are the targets of the galaxy's most politically powerful man! Even worse, as several Legionnaires race to stop the despot's plans, he's found the resurging team's headquarters and dispatched an entire army to destroy it! If there's one thing he's going to learn, however, it's never to count the Legion out! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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by MIKE KENNEDY and FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO; cover by FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO It's a hundred years from now and the world is coming apart. A deadly man-made virus known as the "War Spore" is spreading, the debilitating effects felt by man and android alike. Whole populations have become refugees; barred at every border. Human-like android emulation constructs called EmCons, suspected of intentionally releasing the virus, are in revolt. Only a few places on earth remain safe havens from the Spore... Hiding among the displaced hordes are a man named Itto and a young girl, Daisy. She is the daughter of a renowned scientist who was working on a cure for the virus. He was her father's bodyguard, but now his accused murderer. They're on the run from the operatives of the Cygnat Owari Corporation, men ? and machines ? who will stop at nothing to kill the man and retrieve the girl. Whether Daisy is an infectious carrier of the virus, as the corporation claims, or something more, as Itto believes, escape is but the first step on their journey, the final destination of which is vengeance... Part homage, and partly a re-imagining of the original Lone Wolf and Cub manga, this special project is being done in association with MegaHouse (the authorized licensors of Lone Wolf and Cub), and under the watchful eye of Kazuo Koike, the writer and co-creator of Lone Wolf and Cub. On sale May 22 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Leonardo Batic & Ruben Torreiro. Stories by Jesse Leon McCann, Sean Carolan & Jennifer Moore and Sholly Fisch. Pencils by David Alvarez, Leonardo Batic and Walter Carzon. Featuring: "A Sticky Spot"; "Mean Cuisine"; and "Comic Relief"! Cover price $1.99.

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WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY DEAN ORMSTON; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores March 20. "The Writing on the Wall," a one-shot tale of adventure, begins in Lucifer's cosmos when a beautiful, teenaged centaur dreams about the imminent danger that the Lightbringer will face. Deciding to carry a warning to him, she undertakes the long and perilous journey to the mythical land of Los Angeles. But her encounter with the denizens of Tinseltown ? not to mention her Maker ? are not at all what she was expecting. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Jack Syracuse. Stories and art by Gary Hallgren, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, Scott Maiko, Andrew J. Schwartzberg, John Caldwell, Darren Johnson, Butch D'Ambrosio, Don (Duck) Edwing, Arnie Kogen, Frank Jacobs, Tom Cheney, Scott Bricher, Tom Richmond, Hermann Mejia, Paul Coker, Jr., Angelo Torres, Peter Kuper, Dave Berg and Sergio Aragones. Parodies of the movies A Beautiful Mind and The Royal Tenenbaums, featuring art by Tom Richmond and Angelo Torres. A guide to haiku poetry, featuring art by underground comix legend Gary Hallgren. Mad's takes on taxis, unconscious racism, and return envelopes. Monroe, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Mad's Ecchbay Item of the Month - Paula Poundstone's Necktie; A Booty-Full Mind; Unconscious Racists...; 10 Once Loyal Baseball Fans; Haiku Study Guides; A Mad Look at Taxis; Spy vs. Spy; The Lighter Side of...; Mad's Handicapping Guide to the Kentucky Derby Freak Show; Britney Spears' & Justin Timberlake's Family Photo Album; Mad's Credit Card Bill Return Envelope; Monroe and... Babysitting - Part Two; Duck Droppings - The Bible; The Royal Paininthebums; Mad's Celebrity Cause-Of-Death Betting Odds; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.99.

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by Various The greatest collection of artists on a single project ever continues with this second issue of renditions of Michael Allred's Frank "Madman" Einstein! It's been ten years since Madman debuted on the comic book scene, and in celebration of the ten- year anniversary, this gallery series is coming your way. Many of these pieces have never been seen, have been re-colored, or only been printed the size of a bubblegum card. This issue gives you the opportunity to see these artistic gems big and beautiful and on "fancy-shmancy" paper! Between the brand new covers by Mike Allred you'll find legends and comic book giants like Brian Bolland, Kevin Nowlan, the Hernandez Bros., Paul Rivoche, Daniel Clowes, Peter Bagge, Matt Wagner, Tim Sle, Kyle Baker, Jamie Hewlett, John Bolton, Evan Dorkin and many, many more! You'll keep this baby on your coffee table for years to come (or seal it and box it ? it's up to you)! FC, 32pg Cover price $3.95.

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Cover by Kelsey Shannon. Stories and art by Ben Dunn, Craig Babiar, Fred Perry, and Ted Nomura. The third incarnation of the long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring full issues of Antarctics most popular English-language manga. Ninja High School 95, Gold Digger 32, Warrior Nun Areala 7, and Tigers of the Luftwaffe 8. 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

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cover by alberto ponticelli. john figueroa (w)/alberto ponticelli (p & i) ? THE SCOOP: The Punisher! Daredevil! The Black Widow! Three of today's hottest characters star in one blistering book that delivers plenty of street-level action! ? THE STORY: The Brothers Grace ? multi-billionaire European businessmen who happen to be addicted to plastic surgery ? are moving into the vacuum left by the Kingpin's absence. Under the direction of their evil majordomo, Mr. Tune, the Brothers' personal army begins their absorption of every criminal enterprise in the city! North Korean police detective (and S.H.I.E.L.D. undercover agent) Sgt. Helen Kim has been assigned to assist Black Widow, but will her personal vendetta against the Brothers get in the way of our urban avengers? Desecration, animal sacrifice, plastic surgery, and European independent filmmaking ? yep, the new MARVEL KNIGHTS has it all! ? THE CREATORS: Screenwriter John Figueroa (B-boys, The Project) and artist Alberto Ponticelli (Heavy Metal, Sam and Twitch) combine urban grit and European style to tell a unique story featuring three of Marvel's greatest heroes! ? THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this ongoing monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.99.

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By Barbara Kesel, Steve McNiven, Tom Simmons, and Morry Hollowell. Sephie was spirited away from Meridian in issue #1 and has been on her way home ever since. Now she's finally going to get back to Meridian only to prepare her battered island to be the site of Ilahn's defeat. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Alexandro Jodorowsky and Juan Gimenez. Final Issue! Witness the birth of the nameless Metabaron who appears in The Incal, and soon to star in Dreamshifters! It's non-stop action as two major villains return and launch an incredible attack on all fronts. Will the Metabaron, Aghora, be able to survive an army of attackers while giving birth to the new Metabaron at the same time? And if Aghora does survive, will repelling this assault come at the cost of defending the Emperoress from the advances of this issue's other surprise villains? Presenting some of the best action in the entire series, Metabarons #17 is not the end of the Metabarons. In fact, this series serves to set the stage for several upcoming projects, as well as creating ties to The Incal! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Zack Kaplan. Art by Guilherme Balbi and Marco Lesko. Cover by Alan Quah. MINISERIES PREMIERE PORT OF EARTH writer ZACK KAPLAN teams up with hot up-and-coming artist GUILHERME BALBI in a dramatic new sci-fi miniseries that's Blade Runner meets Rocky. In an inverted future, evolved robots have resurrected humans for manual labor. When a tribalistic cultural clash breaks out, a fearless human fighter and a frustrated, displaced robot will square off in a public MMA-style sport fight of epic stakes to determine once and for all who reigns supreme: man or machine. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.