Comic books August 2002

by Sarracini, Lee, Garcia, Armstrong, & TheRealT With Optimus Prime left for dead and the world on the brink of collapse, the battered and beaten Autobot warriors must battle on against the evil Decepticons! Can they stop Megatron's evil cyber-virus before it is too late? Plus, details about Spike's secret informant revealed! The action reaches a fever pitch in issue #5 of the most popular comic book event of the year! Don't miss out on Transformers: Generation 1! NOTE: This issue ships with two distinct covers by Pat Lee, shipped in equal quantities. Each also contains a different mini-poster for each cover! FC, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects Transformers Magazine (1984-1991 UK) #78-88. The Autobots and the Decepticons battle to the teeth while the inhabitants of Earth tremble before the power of these mighty robots. Read the UK stories collected here in these handy graphic novels! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects Transformers Magazine (1984-1991 UK) #78-88. The Autobots and the Decepticons battle to the teeth while the inhabitants of Earth tremble before the power of these mighty robots. Read the UK stories collected here in these handy graphic novels! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $19.95.

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Preview for the first War Within series. Features a 10 page preview, 5 page sketch section by Artist/Penciler Don Figueroa, and a 4 page section of commentary by Writer Simon Furman and Artist Don Figueroa. Full color, B&W sketches. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY GENE HA In stores June 12. Police and troops are committing atrocities on direct order from a White House under siege. The City looks to be on course for a riot, and the only person who could possibly stop it all is the President ? or, at least, the removal of the President. And who could drag him into the light? Spider Jerusalem could, but he's hunted in his own City, suffering continual mental damage, and rapidly being cut away from anything he can use to bring down the Smiler... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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By DiGerolamo, Moreno, and Dunn. "P.O.W. Spells Trouble!" As Beastlyville's war against the other kingdoms continues, our heroes try to cope with life in the army: bad food, bad comrades, and a dangerous suicide mission to boot! Can our heroes handle the dangers of becoming prisoners of war? Or will it be their captors who'll be sorry? Cover by D&D illustrator Tommy Castillo! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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Hellboy The Third Wish with Mike Mignola. Also 10 questions with Eddie Campbel,; Brian Wood discusses Vertigo's Fight for Tomorrow, State of Independents with an introductory piece by Paul Grist, and more. 8-in. x 11 1/2-in.; B&W; 46 pages on white paper; cardstock covers. Cover price $3.95.

by Perham, Bosco, Alpuente, & Setzer His tribe massacred, Tal'Set is a lost warrior in a lost land. Now he must survive all the dangers this new world has to throw at him to find his true destiny and take the mantle of Turok, protector of the Lost Lands! Based on the hit Turok: Evolution videogame from Acclaim! FC, 32pg $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Charlie Brown/Angelica Pickles ("Rugrats") cover. August 3, 2002. Inside: 50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time; "The Real World"; report on terrorist John Walker Lindh. Cover price $1.99.

Homer Simpson/Rocky and Bullwinkle cover. August 3, 2002. Inside: 50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time; "The Real World"; report on terrorist John Walker Lindh. Cover price $1.99.

Porky Pig/Daffy Duck (Duck Dodgers)/Powerpuff Girls cover. August 3, 2002. Inside: 50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time; "The Real World"; report on terrorist John Walker Lindh. Cover price $1.99.

SpongeBob SquarePants/Popeye cover. August 3, 2002. Inside: 50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time; "The Real World"; report on terrorist John Walker Lindh. Cover price $1.99.

"King of Queens" cover. August 10, 2002. Inside: strange shoplifting case of Wynona Ryder; "The King of Queens" cast interview; X games; "Best Damn Sports Show Period"; remembering Rosemary Clooney, John Frankenheimer, and Rod Steiger. Cover price $1.99.

Mystics cover. August 10, 2002. Inside: strange shoplifting case of Wynona Ryder; "The King of Queens" cast interview; X games; "Best Damn Sports Show Period"; remembering Rosemary Clooney, John Frankenheimer, and Rod Steiger. Cover price $1.99.

Wynona Ryder cover. August 10, 2002. Inside: strange shoplifting case of Wynona Ryder; "The King of Queens" cast interview; X games; "Best Damn Sports Show Period"; remembering Rosemary Clooney, John Frankenheimer, and Rod Steiger. Cover price $1.99.

Elvis lenticular cover (kissing). August 17, 2002. Inside: Elvis Presley issue including an essay by William F. Buckley Jr.; Amanda Marsh of "The Bachelor"; Simon Cowell of "American Idol"; Mariska Hargitay of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"; Rupert Jee ("Late Show with David Letterman"). Cover price $2.49.

Elvis lenticular cover (dancing). August 17, 2002. Inside: Elvis Presley issue including an essay by William F. Buckley Jr.; Amanda Marsh of "The Bachelor"; Simon Cowell of "American Idol"; Mariska Hargitay of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"; Rupert Jee ("Late Show with David Letterman"). Cover price $2.49.

Elvis lenticular cover (sitting). August 17, 2002. Inside: Elvis Presley issue including an essay by William F. Buckley Jr.; Amanda Marsh of "The Bachelor"; Simon Cowell of "American Idol"; Mariska Hargitay of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"; Rupert Jee ("Late Show with David Letterman"). Cover price $2.49.

Edie Falco ("The Sopranos") cover. August 24, 2002. Inside: "The Sopranos"; young tennis upstarts (Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, James Blake); Robert F. Kennedy; MTV Music Awards; "Wild On." Cover price $1.99.

James Gandolfini ("The Sopranos") cover. August 24, 2002. Inside: "The Sopranos"; young tennis upstarts (Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, James Blake); Robert F. Kennedy; MTV Music Awards; "Wild On." Cover price $1.99.

Chicago Bears cover. August 31, 2002. Inside: NFL preview (featuring Tom Brady and Donovan McNabb); John Madden and Al Michaels; 9/11 one year later. Cover price $1.99.

Dallas Cowboys cover. August 31, 2002. Inside: NFL preview (featuring Tom Brady and Donovan McNabb); John Madden and Al Michaels; 9/11 one year later. Cover price $1.99.

Green Bay Packers cover. August 31, 2002. Inside: NFL preview (featuring Tom Brady and Donovan McNabb); John Madden and Al Michaels; 9/11 one year later. Cover price $1.99.

Oakland Raiders cover. August 31, 2002. Inside: NFL preview (featuring Tom Brady and Donovan McNabb); John Madden and Al Michaels; 9/11 one year later. Cover price $1.99.

Pittsburgh Steelers cover. August 31, 2002. Inside: NFL preview (featuring Tom Brady and Donovan McNabb); John Madden and Al Michaels; 9/11 one year later. Cover price $1.99.

San Francisco 49ers cover. August 31, 2002. Inside: NFL preview (featuring Tom Brady and Donovan McNabb); John Madden and Al Michaels; 9/11 one year later. Cover price $1.99.

Tom Brady/Donovan McNabb cover. August 31, 2002. Inside: NFL preview (featuring Tom Brady and Donovan McNabb); John Madden and Al Michaels; 9/11 one year later. Cover price $1.99.

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August 10, 2002. Cover: David Boreanaz ("Angel"). Inside: Boreanaz article/interview and photos (3 pages). NOTE: Many Canadian TV Guides have a wavy quality caused during the printing process. We do not count this as a defect. Cover price $1.99.

Mad Engine Promotional Reprint. Identifiable by lack of UPC on front cover & Mad Engine ad on back cover. brian michael bendis/matt wagner. ? THE SCOOP: The world's most popular characters unite in the fantastic 1st issue of the all-new ULTIMATE series!? THE STORY: Canadian agents?led by Sabretooth?follow the wild man named Wolverine from the pages of ULTIMATE X-MEN straight to New York City! Hey, isn't that the hometown of the teenaged sensation known as Spider-Man? That's right, the ultimate encounter between comics' biggest stars starts right here! (So what heroes are on deck? Expect Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four... you know, cool Marvel heroes!)? THE CREATORS: He's the hottest writer in the biz... and Brian Michael Bendis is pumped about teaming up with a smorgasbord of awesome artists! "The initial artist line-up is: Steve Rude (SPIDER-MAN: LIFELINES), P. Craig Russell (The Ring of the Nibelung), Bill Sienkiewicz, Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise), Dan Brereton (Nocturnals), John Romita Sr., Jon Totleben (Swamp Thing), Zander Cannon (Top 10), Mike Avon Oeming (Powers), John Romita Jr., Phil Jimenez (Wonder Woman), Jim Mahfood (GENERATION X UNDERGROUND), David Mack (DAREDEVIL), Phil Hester (Green Arrow) and Mike Allred (The Atomics)! This series will the ULTIMATE audience how artistically divers the art of comics can be." And before we get to any of those greats, we'll be treated to the art of Matt Wagner (Grendel, Mage), who also paints this issue's cover! ? THE WRITER SPEAKS: Bendis recently told CSN that, "This book is more than a modern reinterpretation of the characters, it's a celebration of what Marvel Comics stands for! In every issue of this title readers will be introduced, as Joe Quesada likes to say, Marvel-Freakin' Comics! High quality artists dazzling readers with good old fashion Marvel fun!"? THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. Printed on that slick ULTIMATE paper and thick cover!

1st printing. Collects Ultimate Marvel Team-Up (2001-2002) #1-16 and Ultimate Spider-Man Super Special (2002). Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Cover by MATT WAGNER. Includes all sorts of cool, behind-the-scenes extras - in an oversized hardcover! Written by the great Brian Michael Bendis, and featuring art by a host of cool creators, including Mike Allred, Bill Sienkiewicz, Phil Hester, Jim Mahfood, Chynna Clungston Major, Matt Wagner and more! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 432 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. Collects Ultimate Marvel Team-Up (2001-2002) #1-16 and Ultimate Spider-Man Super Special (2002). Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Cover by MATT WAGNER. Includes all sorts of cool, behind-the-scenes extras - in an oversized hardcover! Written by the great Brian Michael Bendis, and featuring art by a host of cool creators, including Mike Allred, Bill Sienkiewicz, Phil Hester, Jim Mahfood, Chynna Clungston Major, Matt Wagner and more! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 432 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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COVER BY MARK BAGLEY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W)/MARK BAGLEY (P)/ART THIBERT (I) ? THE SCOOP: Green Goblin! Gwen Stacy! Plus a surprise guest star! ? THE STORY: Peter Parker's life is sent in a downward spiral when Norman Osborn and his evil alterego returns! Meanwhile, Peter's relationship with bad girl Gwen Stacy takes a shocking twist -- one that may have serious repercussions for Mary Jane! Plus: a surprise appearance by an enigmatic figure straight from the pages of THE ULTIMATES! ? THE BUZZ: "This comic has been excellent since the very first issue. It's the most consistently enjoyable comic out there! Bendis 'gets' everything that makes Spider-Man (and Peter Parker) such a fun character and he captures the mood perfectly every single time!" -Aint It Cool News ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper, with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05031-4-02311 Cover price $2.25.

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Mad Engine ad on back cover. No cover price. Promotional comic giveaway from JCPenney stores. May or may not be polybagged with Mad Engine ad and JCPenney coupon.

Ritz Bits Sanwiches Exclusive Promo Variant cover. by mark bagleybrian michael bendis/mark bagley/art thibert THE SCOOP: New characters! New villains! A new story arc! THE STORY: So now that the wrasslin' gig is up, how's a young Peter Parker going to make some cash for his newly widowed Aunt May? Maybe The Daily Bugle, New York's most famous tabloid, can save the day and maybe publisher J. Jonah Jameson will ruin his life! And if that's not enough, just wait until you meet the vibrating villain we call the Shocker! THE BUZZ: "Three issues in... and one fact remains: It's damn good." -Randy Lander, Comics Newsarama THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

1st Edition - Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. "Learning Curve!" Collects Ultimate Spider-Man #8-13. Driven by a desire for revenge, Spider-Man sets out to take down Wilson Fisk, the infamous Kingpin of Crime, who employed the man who killed Peter's beloved Uncle Ben. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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COVER BY ADAM KUBERT MARK MILLAR (W)/Art by Chris Bachalo. (P)/DANNY MIKI (I) ? THE SCOOP: The X-Men World Tour concludes! ? THE STORY: The frenzied field trip comes to a spectacular climax as four of our beleagured mutants fight for their lives against the greatest threat yet! Plus: A new member debuts! ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper, with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05047-5-019112.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Ultimate X-Men (2001-2009 1st Series) #1-12.

Written by Mark Millar. Art by Adam Kubert and Andy Kubert. Cover by Joe Quesada.

The sold-out series that catapulted Marvel's mega-popular mutant heroes into the 21st Century is now the latest hardcover from the House of Ideas!

They are the Tomorrow People -- Homo superior. Through evolution, they have developed powers and abilities far beyond that of humans. Led by Professor Xavier, the X-Men are mutant teens trained to use their genetic gifts to prevent all-out war between mutants and humans!

By Mark Millar (The Authority, THE ULTIMATES), Adam Kubert (UNCANNY X-MEN) and Andy Kubert (ORIGIN) -- and GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1! Plus: pages of previously unpublished material and behind-the-scenes extras!

Hardcover, 352 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

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COVER BY BRYAN HITCH MARK MILLAR (W)/BRYAN HITCH (P)/ANDREW CURRIE (I) ? THE SCOOP: The fantastic finale of the first story arc! ? THE STORY: The Ultimates are now international celebrities, but fame isn't all it's cracked up to be! Beseiged by emergencies, the team discovers how they fit into Tony Stark's plans -- as their many mysteries are revealed! ? THE BUZZ: "I was blown away by the first issue of THE ULTIMATES, so you can imagine my surprise when I was even more impressed with the second issue." -TheFourthRail.com ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy paper, with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05168-7-006112.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. "Super-Human!" Collects Ultimates (2002 1st Series) #1-6.

Written by Mark Millar. Art and cover by Bryan Hitch.

The dream team of Mark Millar (ULTIMATE X-MEN) and Bryan Hitch (The Authority) unleashes the fourth title in the red-hot Ultimate line!

A mutant madman attacked the President of the United States on the White House lawn. A gaudily costumed teen climbs walls in New York City. The strange beings who've appeared overnight are here to stay. The old order has fallen, and people are scared. Nick Fury, head of the elite espionage agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., has a unique solution - Put these bizarre characters on his payroll! His grand idea: a small but lethal army known as The Ultimates, created to protect us all from the rising threats to mankind!

Featuring newly reimagined incarnations of Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, The Hulk, Giant-Man and The Wasp!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Reprint Uncanny X-Men #4 from the Marvel Legends Series 1 toys. Came packaged with Toad action figure. This 36-page standard-size, full-color reprint comic came with the Marvel Legends action figures. Note: This reprint is dated 2002 in the indica and contains new advertising and other changes so that it cannot be easily confused with the original comic.

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COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS JOE CASEY (W)/SEAN PHILLIPS (P) ? THE SCOOP: Will Nightcrawler quit the X-Men?! ? THE STORY: Beseiged by nightmares that threaten to jeopardize his place in the X-Men, Kurt Wagner takes refuge with an old friend from his past. But when his teammates finally find him, will Nightcrawler return to the Xavier Institute?! ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-02461-2-40711 (MarvelPG)2.25 Cover price $2.25.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Frank Cho. This amazing best-selling collection of Frank Cho's college humor strip has been going back to press for printing after printing for half a decade. With over 30,000 copies sold, Frank has decided to stop while he's ahead and has declared this to be the final printing of "The ANGRY Years!" Don't miss your last chance to put a copy of this hilarious strip collection in every bathroom in your home! (Besides, you know your old copy has too many stains on it by now!) Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

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6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, B/W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by James Hanrahan. Art and Cover by John Barrett. Danny Stringer's first week at his new school was eventful, but at least now he has some friends to commiserate with! And he's certainly going to need them after someone sets loose the brain-controlling cyber-spiders, which start going after student and teacher alike! Pretty soon, the whole school is assembled into a slack-jawed zombie army, awaiting orders from their spidery controllers! But who controls the spiders? Is it young mad scientist Alberto Mannheim, seeking revenge on those who laughed at his theories? Or is it control-freak Vice Principal Dr. Fitzpatrick, seeking to stop insubordination once and for all? Or is it something far more sinister? Can Danny, Yuri and Marie put a stop to the craziness before the last bell, or will they have to stay after school? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

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created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI The time for the Duel at Kitanoji has finally arrived! While getting there has been a fight in and of itself, it's nothing compared to what's in store for Usagi's former sensei Katsuichi and the deadly Nakamura Koji as they square off to see who's the better swordsman. While both are noble and honorable samurai, bushido, the Warriors' Code, demands that only one of them walk away alive. This is the story that Stan Sakai has been building up to since Usagi Yojimbo #7, and it looks to rock Usagi's world forever! On sale August 28 b&w, 24pg . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

This issue features the first major retrospective of artist Harry Rountree - 29 color illustrations including a cover and three pages taken from original paintings. Other color work is by Edwin Austin Abbey, Frank Schoonover, Coles Phillips, Frank Brangwyn, Andre Castaigne, Arthur Rackham, Gustaf Tenggren, Heinrich Kley and many others. The "InkSpot" features the work of Will Crawford with additional b&w work by Joseph Clement Coll and Herbert Railton. More than 80 illustrations, with 60 in color. With this issue the magazine really hits its stride with a range of material that will appeal and enlighten. All pictures are taken from magazines and books published prior to 1923. The large format allows for a striking presentation of color and clarity. 9-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 2000 copies. Cover price $20.00.

By David Conway and Kevin Lau. SERPENT'S KISS: Part 3 (of 4)?Discovering the secret to the Valusian's success, Vampi is torn between the good they've done and their "ends justify the means" ability. Her bloodlust is tempted by what the Valusian's offer... and only her new ally keeps her grounded to the hideous truth. Regular cover by Kevin Lau, Limited Edition cover by Georges Jeanty (Weapon X) and limited to 1,500 copies. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

By David Conway and Kevin Lau. SERPENT'S KISS: Part 3 (of 4)?Discovering the secret to the Valusian's success, Vampi is torn between the good they've done and their "ends justify the means" ability. Her bloodlust is tempted by what the Valusian's offer... and only her new ally keeps her grounded to the hideous truth. Regular cover by Kevin Lau, Limited Edition cover by Georges Jeanty (Weapon X) and limited to 1,500 copies. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Deja Vu!" Created by Toshihiro Hirano and Narumi Kakinouchi. Story and art by Narumi Kakinouchi. Attention Miyu fans! The third volume of the original Miyu saga hits the shelves in August! This time, you get a mix of combatants, both new and old! Remember Miyu's fellow guardians from the New Vampire Miyu series, Ranka and Ichiro? And Carlua and Lemures, two Shinma who want Larva back? Well, they've all returned and it looks like Carlua has found some interesting new allies... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

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By Narumi Kakinouchi. As if it wasn't strange enough already, a mysterious link seems to be forming between look-alikes Sei and Nagi, even though Sei is in the real world and Nagi is still in Shiki's clutches in another reality. Meanwhile, Yui finally awakens within the lake and begins to learn about Madoka's past and her intentions towards Yui. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.