Comic books July 2002

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(W) Jonathan Peterson (A) Aron Wiesenfeld (I) Art Thibert (Back Cover) Aron Wiesenfeld The Concept: Years ago, Christian Angelos, last of the warrior Archangels, mysteriously disappeared. Now the forces of Hell are assembling and Heaven desperately needs its agent. Unfortunately, Angelos has resurfaced, only this time as a Hollywood star with no memory of his prior life. Worse, his enchanted lance-the only weapon capable of killing arch-demon Daemon Malecent... is missing. It's time for GUARDIAN ANGEL, Heaven's last line of defense, to rediscover his purpose and battle again! This Issue: It's all-out action as Guardian Angel's mansion falls under attack by scorpion demons! Yet even while the insect horde ransacks the grounds to uncover a long buried secret, it's also the debut of Dominique Dubois, the martial arts beauty whose fate is forever tied to Guardian's! But is she his salvation or doom? Meanwhile, this issue also unveils Guardian Angel's jaw-dropping hideaway as he receives his battle armor and learns his true purpose on Earth! In Stores the week of July 10th. FC, 32pp 2 of 4) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. The world of Gundam 0079 like you've never seen it before! In the civil war, half of humanity is wiped out, and Zeon's army of Zaku mobile suits is the deciding weapon. With the Federation's first Gundam out of action, Amuro miraculously stumbles upon a second unit! Now, in control of a machine with unparalleled destructive power, will Amuro's actions do more to help the colony's survivors or hurt them? The Federation carrier White Base departs Side 7 with the Gundam, Amuro, and a group of unruly refugees on board. Charged with the task of getting the Gundam to Earth, can the White Base and its skeleton-crew of inexperienced civilians outwit Zeon ace pilot, Commander Char Aznable? Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

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by Kerry Callen Katie must deal with her beer-guzzling, chauvinistic neighbor. Will living with an angel and a robot be any help to her? Also in this issue, Halo teaches Sprocket the difference between "spit" and "saliva." Plus, Katie avoids road rage! Three complete stories in one quirky book - such a deal! b&w, 24pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY BRANDON BADEAUX AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON. Last month, Superman busted in and busted up Harley's latest and greatest scheme. Now, the Metropolis story is over, and Harley has paid the ultimate price for her many sins against humanity. So where is she? And what old crimes from her not-so-distant past are going to revisit her in the worst way imaginable? To be more than vague here only would ruin the surprise! FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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by Peter David, Nat Jones, Kevin Conrad, & Todd Broeker Don't miss the boat because those mysterious teens collectively known as "The Haunted" are back! After a successful launch of the first Haunted mini-series, writer Peter David (SpyBoy, Supergirl) returns to tell an all-new continuing saga as The Haunted discover that their dubious and illusive friend, Stitch, is in the hands of the deadly organization known as the Gray Cell...and they don't know whether they can, or even should, rescue him. Time to get back to basics, class is in session comic fans, because if you thought teenage life was rough, experience Peter David's The Haunted: Gray Matters and see just how rough it can be! Cover by Nat Jones, Kevin Conrad, and Todd Broeker. FC, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY ASHLEY-JAYNE NICOLAUS AND MATTHEW P. SCHUSTER; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI In stores May 22. The heroes of Haven explore the "skid road" formed by their city's arrival on Earth, hoping to find lost equipment and survivors from the crash. But the results of their search are nothing like what they expected, as they learn new and disturbing things about the natives of the world that is now home to DC's newest race of champions. FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 9) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores May 1. The new series starring DC's Winged Warrior continues! Hawkman finds himself trapped on the wrong side of an inter-dimensional portal. Not only must he contend with Copperhead and the Shadow Thief, but he also must find the safest way between two ancient warring tribes in an East-Indian world, known only as the Battlelands. The name speaks for itself. His only hope for survival lies in Hawkgirl, who should be guarding the entrance, but her luck is running out... FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+.

Featuring a cover and gallery by Dorian Cleavenger! Also: the graphic novel The Curse of the Runes! Plus: the continuation of Simon Bisley's Fistful of Blood and new short stories from Trillo, Abuli & Vega, and more! MATURE READERS. Magazine, PC Cover price $5.95.

Cover by Greg Hildebrandt This issue features the graphic novel The Gate, which features lots of sex and eroticism, plus other short stories from Altuna. MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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created, written, & illustrated by MIKE MIGNOLA Hellboy leaves behind the familiar strangeness of the B.P.R.D. for even stranger places. He meets a 200-year-old witch doctor and talks to lions, but that's only the beginning of Hellboy's weirdest journey yet. Mike Mignola, award-winning cartoonist and production designer for Atlantis and Blade II, takes his most celebrated creation into the next stage in a very unusual life, beginning in Africa, and going to the bottom of the sea. On sale July 17 FC, 32 pg. (1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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One of the most popular horror movie series of all time spawned a landmark comic book anthology, which ran from 1990- 1993.

Featuring short stories from some of the best in the comics industry, this series shocked and entertained fans across the country. Checker BPG collects for the first time the absolute best from this stellar series into one trade paperback collection.

The stories include: "The Harrowing" Part 1 by Clive Barker and Alex Ross, "The Harrowing" Part 2 by Barker and Tristin Shane, "Wordsmith" by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean, "Mazes of the Mind" by Mark Nelson, "To My Son" by Frank Lovece and Bill Koeb, "Death Where is Thy Sting" by Malcom Smith and Paul Johnson, "The Lesson" by D.G. Chichester and Mark Evans, "Dead Man's Hand" by Sholly Fisch and Dan Speigle, "Dead Things Rot" by D.G. Chichester and Mike Mignola, "Dear Diary" by Sholly Fisch and Colleen Doran, "The Threshhold" by Scott Hampton, "The Girl in the Peephole" by Del Stone Jr. and Marc Hempel, and "Losing Herself in the Part" by Murray/Dwayne McDuffie and featuring artwork by comics legend Gray Morrow.

Softcover, 232 pages, full color. Mature Readers

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Volume 65 -1st printing. Reprinting the second issue of Dusty Ayres and His Battle Birds, featuring the lead story, "Purple Tornado" by Robert Sidney Bowen! Thick... deadly. That curtain of purple gas stretched along our border from Maine to the Great Lakes. What did it hide? What gigantic war scheme was the enemy preparing behind it? The fate of America depended upon knowing these answers in time - and grimly Ayres vowed to find out, flying a one-man patrol against the greatest military coup ever planned! Perfect bound. (Adventure House) Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 124 pages, Text ( with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $7.95.

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WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores May 1. Cliffhanger's latest action-packed series! Can you imagine a more romantic place to die than Paris, the City of Lights, in the final days of World War II? Watch as U.S. Army officer Nick Highroad and the diminutive British actor Sir Arthur Bombridge come to the rescue of the beauty known only as Sloan, a woman of ill repute who insists she's Hitler's beloved former mistress! Not that anyone is doubting her, now that she's being dragged screaming across the rooftops of Paris by an elite squad of Nazi ninjas known as the Brotherhood of the Iron Cross! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Dr. Comet. Edited by Elin Winkler. Art by Leo Batic, Max Blackrabbit, Bluesman, Ryan Burke, Bobbi Burres, Mike Cogliandro, Matt David, Brenda DiAntonis, Baron Engel, Christina Hanson, Daniel Fu, Megan Giles, Doug Gracey, Brandon Graham, Grrrwolf, Kaoru Hasegawa, Michael Higgs, Neko no Hito, Shawntae Howard, Ursula Husted, Kyle Hutchings, Jess, Miu, Dan Matanski, Zoe McAlpin, Daria McGrain, Gan Metaru, Nekohachi Momoya, Mark Moore, Phil Morrissey, Bryce Nakagawa, Sara Palmer, Eddie Perkins, Ferdinand Poblete, Joe Rosales, William Ruzicka, Okawa Seishou, Ken Singshow, Terrie Smith, Diana X. Sprinkle, Trump, Michael Vega, Kurt Wilcken, Yamaneko-ya, DJ Zawitaj and Momiji Yuga. Furry-friendly Radio Comix presents a swimsuit issue-style furry anthology, featuring nothing but pinups of anthropomorphic bathing beauties by various artists. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Kyle Hotz. Brian K. Vaughan (w). Kyle Hotz (p). Eric Powell (i). THE SCOOP: Enter the controversial and complex life of a brand-new super-villain in this hard-edged, MAX crime drama! THE STORY: 19-year-old Parker Robbins couldn't afford college, but he was able to buy a ski mask and a Lorcin .380 handgun. After dropping out of high school, the young man hoped to follow in the footsteps of his late father, a soldier in the Kingpin's vast criminal empire - but life in the mob isn't always as glorious as the movies make it seem. With a pregnant girlfriend, a demanding mistress, and an institutionalized mother to care for, Parker can barely make ends meet. So when the small time crook finds mystical apparel that grants him strange powers, he decides to forego organized crime for the more prestigious and financially rewarding world of costumed villainy. Because with great power... comes great opportunity! THE CREATORS: Writer Brian K. Vaughan (Swamp Thing, CYCLOPS) and artist Kyle Hotz (The Agency, THE INCREDIBLE HULK) conspire on this street-level MAX series! THE FORMAT: A monthly, six-part story. The debut issue will be 40 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. Cover price $2.99.

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by Van Meter, O'Malley, & Norrie Zero has really blown it this time. In her interview with a TV documentary crew, she spilled the beans about her crush on Ginger?exposing herself to him and the world! After talking with siblings Arsenal and Twitch, she decides she has a couple of options ahead of her. She could break into the crew's van and steal back the tape, or she could get the rest of the Dusted Bunnies together and woo Ginger before the interview in question has a chance to air! Cover by Harley Quinn illustrator, Terry Dodson! b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Learn how the GURUs do it, step by step! How to Color: Advanced takes you through the process of turning a black-and-white comic page into a full-color masterpiece. Starting with the scanning stage, we take you through laying flats, rendering, and special effects, all the way to prepping it for the printer. All done panel by panel from start to finish. Multiple techniques and styles, precisely explained, will show you everything from dramatic anime color and stylistic backgrounds to hyper-realism and painted super detail. If you want to learn the real tricks and techniques, don't miss this one. Also available packaged with an exclusive CD-ROM, packed with custom brushes, examples and practice pages, shortcuts, and Quicktime tutorials! REGULAR EDITION?FC, 32pg $4.95 CD-ROM EDITION?FC, 32pg $14.95 Cover price $4.95.

Antarctic Press continues its series of How to Draw Manga guidebooks! Artists like Rod Espinosa, David Hutchison and Brian Denham continue to present a comprehensive guide in mastering the manga style! Each featured artist will have his own exclusive special comments. In this issue: The science of inking by Rod Espinosa. Plus: Illustrating the fight scene by David Hutchison. And: Making the mundane extraordinary by Brian Denham. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

English Edition - Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Martial Arts and Combat Sports!" As expected, skill in drawing powerful, combat scenes showing judo, karate, kendo, boxing, and other similar sports is an indispensable element to sports manga. For that reason, this volume in the acclaimed How to Draw Manga series provides the reader with thorough explanations for drawing marital arts and combat sports. This book methodically covers everything from basic movements to practical applications of the sports to actual manga scenes. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), B&W. Cover price $18.99.

English Edition - 1st printing. By Unkaku Koyama. Bring your manga illustrations to life! From the publisher of the world-famous How to Draw Manga series of books comes the definitive guide to the fine art of using screen tones and tools. Learn the secret techniques used by professional manga artists to create stunning characters and spectacular landscapes. Softcover, 136 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

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cover by glenN fabry steve gerber (W)/phil winslade (p & i) ? THE SCOOP: The vertigo-inducing finale of "Boarding House of Mystery!" ? THE STORY: While Howard and Beverly try to deal with the insane journalist Splatter Gomorrah, the heaven-spawned super-creature called Deuteronomy merges with America's favorite talk-show host! Also starring the man called Hellboozer! This issue brings new meaning to the term "mature readers comics"! ? THE BUZZ: "Steve Gerber is back at Marvel writing HOWARD THE DUCK, and if this spells doom for us all, then by God at least we're going to have some damn fine comic books before it's all over. Grade: A" -Arnold T. Blumberg, Cinescape.com ? THE FORMAT: A six-part series. This issue is 40 pages, with ads. ? THE RATING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. 7-59606-05209-7-00511 2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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By Greg Hardin. A humorous story about a boy who awakens from an entertainment-based stupor, has his brain pop out of his head and become two separate characters, and tries to find answers through his slightly kooky next-door neighbor who may or may not be a super-hero! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE AND STEVE BIRD; PAINTED COVER BY JON FOSTER In stores May 8. The conclusion to the 4-part "The Evil Gene." Dr. Fabien's deadly virus of love is at large in London, and Tim must stop it before the entire city is consumed. But he can't do it without the help of an angel and the mysterious Spirit of London. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND RICH FABER; COVER BY BARBERI AND WAYNE FAUCHER Following the "World Without Young Justice" crossover, Impulse has come to possess the near-infinite magical abilities of Bedlam! The most irresponsible, irrepressible, impulsive kid in the DC Universe is now its most powerful hero! This is a world in which Bart's every whim is made real. Look out! FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Written by Jonathan Scott Fuqua. Art by and cover by Stephen John Phillips and Steven Parke. When a journal purported to be written by Edgar Allan Poe falls into the hands of Poe scholar Sterling Tuttle, the voice of the long-dead author reaches out from beyond the grave to give a chilling account of his tortured life. Haunted by the ghosts of his tragic past and the burden of relentless alcoholism, Poe soon finds that his creativity may depend on actual demons who have an unsavory agenda of their own. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $17.95.

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By Alexandro Jodorowsky and Zoran Janjetov. This issue continues with the conclusion to the first story arc. Everything has gone to hell for John and his allies. Captured and defeated by their enemies, all hope seems lost. In fact, all hope is lost when things go from bad to worse as Luz becomes involved in an arranged marriage, and a major character dies. John seems okay with all of this, as he won't even remember after he is forcibly brainwashed. Just wait until things start to get really bad. Also, witness the first appearance of the actual Incal in an event that ties directly into the Moebius issues! Cover art and color by Ladronn. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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cover by KAARE ANDREWS BRUCE JONES (w)/LEE WEEKS (p)/TOM PALMER (i) ? THE SCOOP: The Hulk continues his new-era rampage with a nail-biting arc -- from Bruce Jones, guest penciller Lee Weeks and inker Tom Palmer -- that raises the bar on raw nerve suspense, while cutting to the very core of the Banner/Hulk mythos! ? THE STORY: Hiding in plain sight in a roadside convenience store, the fugitive Dr. Bruce Banner finds himself caught abruptly between a gun-wielding madman, a constricting circle of local police, and dark, predatory forces with motives of their own -- in a contest of straining wills that demands only one grim resolve: The Hulk must become both savior and unbridled demon! ? THE BUZZ: "From the look of it, we're in for the best run on this title since Peter David left. Start buying now." -Comics International ? THE FORMAT: 40 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04745-1-04011 (MarvelPG)2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Return of the Monster!" Collects The Incredible Hulk (1999-2008 2nd Series) #34-39.

Written by Bruce Jones. Art by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by KAARE ANDREWS.

Blamed for the televised murder of a child, Bruce Banner and his brutish alter-ego become Public Enemy #1 - hounded by society, hunted by the law, and targeted by a mysterious third party with a sinister agenda all its own - one that cuts to the very heart of Banner's strange affliction!

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Return of the Monster!" Collects The Incredible Hulk (1999-2008 2nd Series) #34-39.

Written by Bruce Jones. Art by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by KAARE ANDREWS.

Blamed for the televised murder of a child, Bruce Banner and his brutish alter-ego become Public Enemy #1 - hounded by society, hunted by the law, and targeted by a mysterious third party with a sinister agenda all its own - one that cuts to the very heart of Banner's strange affliction!

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Initial D is The Fast and the Furious meets Speed Racer! The legendary Akagi Red Suns have challenged the Akina Speed Stars, hoping to set a record on Akina Mountain that no one will ever beat. But the Red Suns never counted on Takumi and his Eight Six. As word of Takumi's race with the Red Suns' Keisuke Takahashi spreads through the Gunma Prefecture, other teams are heading to Akina for their shot at Takumi. Of course, he might care more if he wasn't always thinking of his date on the beach with Natsuki. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Initial D is The Fast and the Furious meets Speed Racer! The legendary Akagi Red Suns have challenged the Akina Speed Stars, hoping to set a record on Akina Mountain that no one will ever beat. But the Red Suns never counted on Takumi and his Eight Six. As word of Takumi's race with the Red Suns' Keisuke Takahashi spreads through the Gunma Prefecture, other teams are heading to Akina for their shot at Takumi. Of course, he might care more if he wasn't always thinking of his date on the beach with Natsuki. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

By Rumiko Takahashi. While everyone else has disappeared into their different worlds of various illusions, Kagome is the only one left when she is confronted by Kikyo who takes her piece of the Jewel of the Four Souls. Then, it's a wake up call for Inu-Yasha who snaps out of his hallucinated state... whose aid will he come to? b&w, 40pg (15 of 15). Cover price $2.95.

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cover by kia asamiya mike grell (w)/michael ryan (p)/ sean parsons (i) ? THE SCOOP: If this series hadn't been rebooted, this would have been the 400th issue ? so we're celebrating with a special double-sized issue! ? THE STORY: At last, Tony Stark and the man called Temujin meet face-to-face, as the web weaved by destiny draws them into an inevitable conflict which can only end one way! And end it does -- with a status quo-altering decision by Iron Man, in a second story both written and illustrated by Mike Grell! Plus a special 400th issue gallery featuring pieces by George Tuska, Sean Chen and Bob Layton! All this, and a cover by manga legend Kia Asamiya! ? THE BUZZ: "In many ways, this seems like a Marvel Knights relaunch. Even though the old numbering continues and the series carries the standard Marvel logo, the moral complexities of the story introduce elements more commonly found in the MK line. Artist Michael Ryan adds a sleek, sophisticated look to the book; his fluid linework and detailed design seem perfectly suited for Iron Man, as he is perfectly skilled with the technological and the human sides of the story." -Comic Shop News ? THE FORMAT: 54 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04457-5-05511 (MarvelPG) 3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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It's the nail-biting, death-defying "Great Escape" issue of The Jack Kirby Collector! Issue #35 headlines the incomparable Mr. Miracle, and starts with covers inked by Marshall Rogers and Steve Rude! In addition to extensive coverage of Kirby's super- escape artist Mr. Miracle, there's Kirby's escape from New York's Lower East Side; a look at the escape themes in Michael Chabon's Kirby-inspired, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures Of Kavalier & Clay; a comparison of Kirby's and Harry Houdini's backgrounds; and the 2001 Kirby Tribute Panel (featuring Will Eisner, the late John Buscema, John Romita, Mike Royer, and ? believe it or not ? Johnny Carson)! Plus, there's the usual array of uninked Kirby pencils, shown at our huge tabloid size, and more! (TwoMorrow's Publishing)10x14 Cover price $9.95.

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WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN. From the present to the past, from the moon to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, come a pair of warrior-priests the likes of which the world hasn't seen in thousands of years. These lords of the Earth, from kingdoms that predate history, have no patience for the lowly members of the Justice league ? and have very violent ways of expressing themselves! This newest danger is only the precursor of the menace that will haunt the JLA for many months to come... FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE ELSEWORLDS. In stores July 3. Triumph, Captain Thunder, Wonder Woman. By virtue of their raw power alone, they are becoming the new leaders and decision-makers of the Justice League, and the rest of the JLA doesn't like it. Meanwhile, the madness continues as the Justice League must contend with an international terrorist bent on the betterment of the world, and his utopia bears a terrible price! With buildings in rubble and cities in flames, the League searches for the man behind it all while its ranks are being torn apart from within. Prestige Format FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 4) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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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 May 22. "Stealing Thunder," Part 4 of 5. The penultimate chapter of the shocking, unpredictable storyline erupts as The Ultra-Humanite grinds down on the JSA. This one's a knock-down drag-out battle royale, where we see Hourman's new powers, witness Wildcat as he learns how to fly, and mourn innocence lost! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 4 - Issue 12 (#194)

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Volume 4 - Issue 13 (#195)

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by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Cover by MARK TEXEIRA Written by GARTH ENNIS Art by CARLOS EZQUERRA Colors by PAUL MOUNTS Garth Ennis the creator of Preacher and writer of Punisher and Fury returns to Black Bull with his latest Just A Pilgrim series Garden Of Eden. The Pilgrim, Christine and Cameron continue battle with the mysterious biological infestation that animates dead tissue. Work continues on the reconditioned Ishmael space shuttle. While preparing to meet the launch deadline, shocking new challenges and revelations are now heaped on these survivors of "The Burn." 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. This issue features a painted cover by Mark Texeira and is edited by Jimmy Palmiotti. In stores May 13, 2002 FC, 32 pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY STAN LEE (LEAD STORY) AND MICHAEL USLAN (BACKUP); ART BY CHRIS BACHALO AND RICHARD FRIEND (LEAD) AND DARWYN COOKE AND MIKE ALLRED (BACKUP); COVERS BY BACHALO AND FRIEND (FRONT) AND ADAM HUGHES (BACK) In stores May 1. Chris Bachalo (STEAMPUNK, DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING) joins comics legend Stan Lee to introduce comics' sexiest new super- heroine! Joanie Jordan is a supermodel with a yearning to do more than pout prettily for the camera. But when an unexpected turn of events gives her the claws and agility of a cat, she learns that life on the catwalk was a breeze compared to life as a Catwoman! Plus, a backup story illustrated by Darwyn Cooke & Mike Allred! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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WRITTEN BY LEN KAMINSKY; ART BY JOE STATON AND RICK BURCHETT; COVER BY DARWYN COOKE In stores May 8. Meet the Fastest Fax Alive as the League's speediest member tries to save time by traveling through the telephone lines ? and accidentally dials a fax machine by mistake! But being flat as a pancake isn't all it's cracked up to be, and when the fun of slipping under doorways wears off, the Flash thinks his career is over...until the Earth is invaded by amazingly thin creatures from the Second Dimension! Cover by Darwyn Cooke (CATWOMAN, BATMAN: EGO)! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 Cover price $1.99.

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For Those About To Hack...: "All of the things I remember from my gaming days are here ? the endless haggling over rules, the clumsy yet valiant implementation of new combat tables, the way players would almost supernaturally take the one route an exhausted GM hadn't mapped, and the eternal 'I change my mind' tactic when an action kills a character..." (quote from a fan) It's no wonder that Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic book on the subject of games and gamers ? ever. It's the principal characters ? B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, Sara and the dastardly Black Hand ? playing numerous characters in their role-playing game, but their essential characteristics and hilarious interactions always shine through whatever roles they're playing. Not unlike you and your group? In addition to the comics, KoDT features articles geared to a gamer's perspective. A fantastic and hilarious slice of (fantasy) life in strips and a funny, wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! b&w, 80pg$2.99 Cover price $2.99.