Comic books August 2002

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By MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO. Produced by STUDIO PROTEUS. Super Manga Blast!, the premier publication with the meatiest manga offers up more of what you love, featuring five fantastic titles by four diverse draftsmen. First up this month, it's a slaughterhouse in "Seraphic Feather"! M-Zak and the U.N. SWAT team invading Apep's laboratory are in pitched battle with the aliens, it's no contest. Can M- Zak hold back the creatures long enough for the SWAT teams to evacuate? In "Shadow Star," the story is really heating up. Akira's been kidnapped, the bad shadow dragon kids are gathering to plan something against the Japanese Self-Defense Force, and it's Shiina to the rescue! In "What's Michael?", the toughest cat in town has an attitude adjustment. In "Club 9," Haruo's boyfriend's fave pitcher is about to break down in the middle of a potentially record-breaking season. It might take a little help from Haruo to get him back on track, and in "3x3 Eyes," Pai and Yakumo seem to be close to the keys of the sacred land, finding themselves at an old and secret temple, but evil corrupts, and there's plenty of it sliding around those parts. Get ready for more action, suspense, and silliness in the next issue of Super Manga Blast!, where we've got something for every manga lover. * Super Manga Blast! scoops up more new readers every month! Get on board the manga train! * Get ready for never-before-published Shirow works in Super Manga Blast!, coming soon!! FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Cover price $5.99.

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WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY JAMAL IGLE AND JOSÉ MARZAN JR.; COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores June 19. While examining ancient ruins in Mexico, Supergirl, Mary Marvel and Buzz face off against the sorceress Tara ? another ally of the Demon Mother who's plagued Supergirl in recent months. The encounter, unfortunately, winds up catapulting Supergirl back in time, and she quickly finds herself about to become a sacrifice during the reign of the Aztecs! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH The unthinkable happens: Clark Kent is fired from the Daily Planet! Plus, the secret deal between Lex Luthor and Lois Lane (from way back in SUPERMAN #151) is finally paid off, but at a heavy price. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #171-172, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #593-594, Superman: The Man of Steel (1991-2003) #115-116, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #780-781, Supergirl (1996-2003 3rd Series) #59, and JLA: Our Worlds at War (2001) #1.

Written by Jeph Loeb, Joe Casey, Mark Schultz, Joe Kelly, and Peter David. Art by Ed McGuinness, Mike Wieringo, Doug Mahnke, Kano, Ron Garney, and Leonard Kirk. Cover by Ed McGuinness and Cam Smith.

The epic crossover event is collected in two volumes!

Volume One finds Imperiex in its first strike, as Superman and the mightiest heroes of the DC Universe are overwhelmed, and the planet is ravaged with fire and destruction. With the fate of the world at stake, the Man of Steel is left no choice but to forge uncertain alliances with President Luthor, Darkseid, Mongul, and other dubious allies.

Softcover, 264 pages, full color.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #171-172, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #593-594, Superman: The Man of Steel (1991-2003) #115-116, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #780-781, Supergirl (1996-2003 3rd Series) #59, and JLA: Our Worlds at War (2001) #1.

Written by Jeph Loeb, Joe Casey, Mark Schultz, Joe Kelly, and Peter David. Art by Ed McGuinness, Mike Wieringo, Doug Mahnke, Kano, Ron Garney, and Leonard Kirk. Cover by Ed McGuinness and Cam Smith.

The epic crossover event is collected in two volumes!

Volume One finds Imperiex in its first strike, as Superman and the mightiest heroes of the DC Universe are overwhelmed, and the planet is ravaged with fire and destruction. With the fate of the world at stake, the Man of Steel is left no choice but to forge uncertain alliances with President Luthor, Darkseid, Mongul, and other dubious allies.

Softcover, 264 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #173, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #595, Superman: The Man of Steel (1991-2003) #117, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #782, Wonder Woman (1987-2006 2nd Series) #172-173, Young Justice (1998-2003) #36, Impulse (1995-2002) #77, Superboy (1994-2002 3rd Series) #91, and World's Finest: Our Worlds at War (2001) #1.

Written by Jeph Loeb, Joe Kelly, Phil Jimenez, Joe Casey, Mark Schultz, Peter David, and Todd Dezago. Art By Phil Jimenez, Ed Mcguinness, Todd Nauck, Mike Wieringo, Carlo Barbieri, Pascual Ferry, Doug Mahnke, Kano, Mark Buckingham, Bill Sienkiewicz, Yvel Guichet, and Duncan Rouleau. Cover By Wieringo And Jaime Mendoza.

Volume Two shows the war going badly for Superman and his allies. Already the casualties are mounting, with some of DC's greatest heroes having fallen or gone missing in battle. As the heroes of the world attempt to turn the tide to their favor, Brainiac 13 secretly enters the war seeking to harness the power of Imperiex to use for his own ends.

Softcover, 264 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #173, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #595, Superman: The Man of Steel (1991-2003) #117, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #782, Wonder Woman (1987-2006 2nd Series) #172-173, Young Justice (1998-2003) #36, Impulse (1995-2002) #77, Superboy (1994-2002 3rd Series) #91, and World's Finest: Our Worlds at War (2001) #1.

Written by Jeph Loeb, Joe Kelly, Phil Jimenez, Joe Casey, Mark Schultz, Peter David, and Todd Dezago. Art By Phil Jimenez, Ed Mcguinness, Todd Nauck, Mike Wieringo, Carlo Barbieri, Pascual Ferry, Doug Mahnke, Kano, Mark Buckingham, Bill Sienkiewicz, Yvel Guichet, and Duncan Rouleau. Cover By Wieringo And Jaime Mendoza.

Volume Two shows the war going badly for Superman and his allies. Already the casualties are mounting, with some of DC's greatest heroes having fallen or gone missing in battle. As the heroes of the world attempt to turn the tide to their favor, Brainiac 13 secretly enters the war seeking to harness the power of Imperiex to use for his own ends.

Softcover, 264 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

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WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores June 19. Part 2 of "The Pantheon." Charged with the power of a goddess, Lois Lane confronts Wonder Woman. Is this just a normal catfight, or is Lois looking for some release from her father's death? Meanwhile, Superman battles the group of minor gods, who have empowered his wife! It's Ragnarok in Metropolis! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Cory Walker (Cover) Cory Walker The Concept: Super soldier, Johnny Armstrong has been battling the forces of evil since World War II. His illustrious career has had many pitfalls and triumphs over the many years of his activity. In the early '90s it seemed that career had come to an end, his arms and legs missing, the result of a deadly battle with Chicago's notorious criminal organization, the Vicious Circle. His broken body was rebuilt into the ultimate killing machine. More machine than man, Johnny found himself pawn of criminals and the government. In control of his life at last he tries to pick up the pieces and regain some semblance of the life he knew. This Issue: The Pulse pounding patriotic pandemonium continues! Our star spangled hero teams up with his long lost son to thwart the nefarious schemes of Hydro, an organization hell bent on returning man to it's water breathing roots, no matter what the cost! Meanwhile, his old Nazi sparring partner from World War II, Baron Blitzkrieg, continues his plans to rid the world of SuperPatriot once and for all. This issue also features the return of one of SuperPatriot's oldest foes, thought dead, but now more deadly than ever! You gotta see this one to believe it! Brought to you by the swingin' Indy sensations Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker. In stores the week of August 7th. FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Cory Walker (Cover) Cory Walker FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly, four-issue miniseries In stores the week of September 4th. The Concept Super soldier, Johnny Armstrong has been battling the forces of evil since World War II. His illustrious career has had many pitfalls and triumphs over the many years of his activity. In the early '90s it seemed that career had come to an end, his arms and legs missing, the result of a deadly battle with Chicago's criminal organization Vicious Circle. His broken body was rebuilt into the ultimate killing machine. More machine than man Johnny found himself the pawn of various criminal and government organizations. In control of his life at last he tries to pick up the pieces and regain some semblance of the life he knew. This Issue Our star spangled hero is caught up in a frantic search to find his missing daughter, Liberty! Meanwhile, his old Nazi sparring partner from World War II, Baron Blitzkrieg, teams up with one of SuperPatriot's oldest foes, thought dead, but now more deadly than ever-the nastiest Nazi of them all! All this plus Johnny Armstrong manages to squeeze in a poker game with some old friends. Cover price $2.95.

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COVER BY SCOTT KOLINS & ANDY LANNING GEOFF JOHNS (W)/SCOTT KOLINS (P)/ANDY LANNING (I) ? THE SCOOP: The creative team behind The Flash throw the spotlight on the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing! ? THE STORY: Ben Grimm has bad luck. He never got the grades, he never got the girl and Cosmic Rays shoved the ugly stick down his throat. But where did this stroke of bad luck come from? Is it all in his head? Or has karma caught up with Aunt Petunia's nephew? And what does it all have to do with a carnival attended by the FF's strongman during his youth? Take a look behind Ben's bathroom door, find out just what's underneath those rocks of his and rediscover why the Thing is the coolest -- and grumpiest -- super hero on Earth! ? THE CREATORS: Writer of JSA -- and soon to join AVENGERS -- Geoff Johns and Flash penciler Scott Kolins enter The House by taking on one our greatest characters! ? THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this four-part series is 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-?-00111 (MarvelPG) 2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Lord of Asgard. Special Double-Size Issue. "By Fire Reborn!" Part 5 of 5. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Tom Raney and Scott Hanna. All the loose ends of the last few months are wrapped up. Every page is a splash-page (22 pages). "Forever Divided!" Story by Dan JUrgens. Art by Deon Nuckols and Scott Hanna. The warriors of Asgard return from their campaign against the Frost Giants of Niffleheim. There is unrest in Asgard and Thor seeks the council of the Lord of Olympus. And. The Lord of Asgard comes to a decision that will change the landscape of the Marvel Universe forever! And, "Children of the Gods!" Story by Jose H.P. Armenta. Art by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson. A tale of Thor from his youth. One of his first encounters with mortal man and a lesson learned. And it is a hard lesson indeed. Cover price $4.95.

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Becoming Heroes Part 1 of 5. "Moving Targets" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey and Nelson DeCastro. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. Hawkeye is back in business! And the ace archer is leading Songbird and Plantman on a clandestine mission in France -- to uncover the person who wants Justin Hammer's industrial secrets! After capturing the Cyclone in Paris, Clint Barton's new team breaks into one of Hammer's former mansions! But unfortunately, it's a trap! Man-Killer, Gypsy Moth, and Cardinal have been waiting for them! However as always...Hawkeye has a plan to win (them over)! Story continues in Thunderbolts #67. Cameo appearance by Machinesmith. (Note: The Thunderbolts title is published bi-monthly for the next eight issues.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Becoming Villains Part 1 of 5. "Empyrean Blues" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Chris Batista. Inks by Rich Perrotta. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. For three weeks the Thunderbolts have been on Counter-Earth. And in that time they have rescued thousands of people and resettled them on their floating city of Attilan. The Justice like Lightning heroes are becoming godlike figures to the new citizens, and Jolt is concerned. Baron Zemo and Moonstone are known for their delusions of grandeur. Will they do right by the people when push comes to shove? Only time will tell. Story continues in Thunderbolts #68. Thunderbolts Lineup on Counter-Earth: Baron Zemo, Atlas (via Dallas Riordan), Fixer, Jolt, MACH-3, and Moonstone. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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by Nabiel Kanan It is a time of upheaval and civil unrest, but for Max Collins life is sweet. As campaign advisor to London mayoral candidate Thom Conran, he can always escape the pressures of the political arena and London city life to his country retreat. But when his errant daughter becomes embroiled in the politics of change that is sweeping the nation, Max's true colors begin to surface as he becomes torn between his current political allegiances and his more radical past. (STAR14685) HC, 6x9, 64pg, b&w $14.95 Cover price $4.95.

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COVER BY MIKE DEODATO JR. CHRISTINA Z. (W)/MIKE DEODATO JR. (P & I) As the truth about the Brethren of the Blue Fist sends her life into a tailspin, the were-woman known as Tigra fights as never before to see justice done! "Christina Z and Mike Deodato prove that, given the right approach, there's no such thing as a second-rate character." -Comic Shop News 7-59606-?-00411 (MarvelPG) 2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by Tae Lee w/Gecko Studios In the distant future, a group of elite agents are gathered for some very special missions of retrieving valuable information from the part through time travel. Since many missions take numerous years to accomplish, these agents go through an extension process, where their life spans are extended through alterations to their bodily organs. Equipped with longer life spans and other advantageous weapons, these agents must travel through time with no certainty of succeeding or ever coming back. On one such dangerous mission, many things go very wrong, and Hagun finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, betrayal, and unexpected revelations about himself, his love, and other members of the group. As he tries to unravel the entangled mess he finds himself and his team in, he must live up to various challenges and make some of the most difficult decisions of his life, decisions which would determine life or death for many of those who are dear to him. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY BARRY KITSON AND RICH FABER; COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ. New regular writer Tom Peyer (THE AUTHORITY) joins the book just in time to take the Titans on a journey to another dimension! It's a dimension where chemicals control the lives of a planet's populace, and the help of the Titans is desperately needed to wean them from a decades-long addiction. It's a very different type of Titans story ? and the beginning of a new direction for the group. FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE AND KARL STORY It's the middle chapter of our grand 3-part extravaganza! Tom Strong, with a little help from some friends ? terrestrial and other ? is joined by the mysterious Weird Rider to do battle with spaced-out insects intent on turning Earth into a giant anthill! Cover price $2.95.

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(W) John Ney Reiber (P) Randy Green (I ) Jonathan Sibal (c) Jonathan D. Smith The Concept: One of the most popular characters in video game history, Lara Croft is a little bit Indiana Jones, a little bit Playboy playmate, and enough action and adventure to snare an entire generation of fans with her continuing adventures. This Issue: No Time - Path of the Tiger, Part 3 (of 3)?Lara's followed the Path of the Tiger beyond death itself-to the Screaming Throne and the key it hides. But can she find her way back before her out-of-body experience becomes terminal damnation? And does she "want" to escape the Vajra Hell-if it means leaving a lover like Tsang Do Khyi behind? In stores the week of July 3rd. FC32pp$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Fiona Kai Avery. Art by Drew Johnson and Marlo Alquiza. Cover by Keu Cha. The Concept: Artifact hunter extraordinaire Lara Croft is on the adventure of a lifetime, out to track down the Spanish Armada of 1550. Journeys is a twelve-issue adventure spanning the seven seas, full of swashbuckling adventure like you've never seen! This Issue: You thought you'd seen everything there is to Lara's dangerous side. But no one could imagine what the past holds in store for the Tomb Raider of world renown. Journey into her past as Lara confronts tie-dye, men who once wore lipstick, also witness big shirts with bigger belts, and leggings over jeans with high heels. All this and more when we go back to Lara Croft's High School Reunion. Learn what shaped the Tomb Raider we all know and love today! Recommended for readers and fans of Fathom, Indiana Jones, The Goonies, and Buffy. FC, 32pg (5 of 12) Cover price $2.95.

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The Simpsons, Smurfs, new Hot Wheels, complete guide to Star Wars Micro Machines and Action Fleet, and more. News and price guide. 8.25-in. x 10.75-in.; full color; 120 pages. Lee publications. Cover price $5.95.

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Cover 1 of 3. TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #60 is our special fifth anniversary issue! To celebrate, we'll review the Biggest Events In Toys Over The Last 5 Years. From the explosion of new toy companies, action figures, collectible variants, limited edition exclusives and tons more, we bring you the biggest successes, turning points trends and more. Our Star Wars: Episode II Attack Of The Clones toy exposé will inform readers on which of the newest figures are the hottest, rarest and what is yet to come from Hasbro. Transformers is about to have a major event go down, and ToyFare is the place to find out how Hasbro will rock the toy world this summer! We have a special Transformers toy cover direct from Hasbro this month to go along with the event! Twisted ToyFare Theatre presents its first ever expanded adventure in the largest TTT ever?MEGO SECRET WARS! Mego Spidey and the gang are sucked away from Megoville to the Beyonder's mysterious and deadly realm. Bandai's Gundam line explodes this summer with the release of G-Gundam. Learn all of the stories behind all of the world's coolest Gundams in this issue! Get the latest prices for the newest collectible toy craze?Bobble Heads in the ToyFare Price Guide! ToyFare's MARKETPLACE gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Good Tip/Bad Tip, Regional Reports, a Short Pack Breakdown, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value in our price guide. ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine. Magazine (G-Gundam cover) $4.99 Magazine (Transformers cover) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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Cover 2 of 3: Transformers' Optimus Prime. TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #60 is our special fifth anniversary issue! To celebrate, we'll review the Biggest Events In Toys Over The Last 5 Years. From the explosion of new toy companies, action figures, collectible variants, limited edition exclusives and tons more, we bring you the biggest successes, turning points trends and more. Our Star Wars: Episode II Attack Of The Clones toy exposé will inform readers on which of the newest figures are the hottest, rarest and what is yet to come from Hasbro. Transformers is about to have a major event go down, and ToyFare is the place to find out how Hasbro will rock the toy world this summer! We have a special Transformers toy cover direct from Hasbro this month to go along with the event! Twisted ToyFare Theatre presents its first ever expanded adventure in the largest TTT ever?MEGO SECRET WARS! Mego Spidey and the gang are sucked away from Megoville to the Beyonder's mysterious and deadly realm. Bandai's Gundam line explodes this summer with the release of G-Gundam. Learn all of the stories behind all of the world's coolest Gundams in this issue! Get the latest prices for the newest collectible toy craze?Bobble Heads in the ToyFare Price Guide! ToyFare's MARKETPLACE gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Good Tip/Bad Tip, Regional Reports, a Short Pack Breakdown, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value in our price guide. ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine. Magazine (G-Gundam cover) $4.99 Magazine (Transformers cover) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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by Sarracini, Raiz, Armstrong, & Wang The newest and most exciting generation of Transformers continues with issue #2 of DreamWave's Transformers Armada! With enhanced strength on their side and visions of planetary domination in their minds, the Decepticons declare war on all of Cybertron, determined to rule the planet! Optimus Prime and the Autobots courageously try to defend Cybertron but will they be enough to stop Mini-Con-enhanced Decepticons? What is the secret plan being formulated by the Mini-Cons? Can they pull it off? Issue #2 of Transformers Armada will provide you with the answers! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Decepticon cover. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Girl sitting by a skull cover. by John Smith & Mike Mayhew Mike Mayhew returns for the "The Wilding Sanction!" With the information she learned in the Red House, Vampirella tracks down her mysterious stalker. He reveals that the Hexxen threat is still there, and even worse than she imagined. The World's End Circus is her back up for this globe-spanning adventure. Available in a Regular cover edition by Mayhew, with a Limited (to 1,500 copies) cover by Joe Chiodo. Also available is a Vampirella Model photo cover, also limited to 1,500 copies. REGULAR?FC, 32pg$2.99 LIMITED?FC, 32pg$9.95 PHOTO?FC, 32pg$9.95 Cover price $2.99.

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Girl sitting on tombstone cover. by John Smith & Mike Mayhew Mike Mayhew returns for the "The Wilding Sanction!" With the information she learned in the Red House, Vampirella tracks down her mysterious stalker. He reveals that the Hexxen threat is still there, and even worse than she imagined. The World's End Circus is her back up for this globe-spanning adventure. Available in a Regular cover edition by Mayhew, with a Limited (to 1,500 copies) cover by Joe Chiodo. Also available is a Vampirella Model photo cover, also limited to 1,500 copies. REGULAR?FC, 32pg$2.99 LIMITED?FC, 32pg$9.95 PHOTO?FC, 32pg$9.95 Cover price $2.99.

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Act III: Self-Estrangement - Chapter 1 of 5: A Question of Questions - Written by Trainor Houghton (creator) and Len Wein. Art by Claude St. Aubin and Mostafa Moussa. Cover by Neal Adams. This issue starts with the answer to a long-standing mystery. Winston FitzRandolph will finally discover the identity of the top-hatted figure who has haunted his dreams since childhood. The revelation, however, shocks the ex-professor beyond belief. He has finally reached the end of his life-long obsession only to discover that his journey has just begun. Keep your seats as Trainor Houghton's story of The Victorian continues with the enchanting word smithing of Len Wein (X-Men, Swamp Thing), and a captivating painted cover by acclaimed artist Neal Adams. When the curtain rises again this summer, The Victorian's world will be cloaked in shadows and smoke. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Stories by Various. Art by Various. Games Workshop's all-action comic set in the worlds of Warhammer! In this issue: Hellbrandt Grimm meets old foes! There's also Bloodquest, Kal Jerico, and more from Lone Wolves! 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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by Tsang, Guerrero, Jimenez, & Poon Narrowly escaping death at the hands of Aragon's betrayal, our heroes find themselves pitted against an army of Demons that have allied themselves with Aragon and his newfound power. Hopelessly outnumbered, our heroes must find a way to defeat their powerful new enemies before they can turn Warlands from a frozen wasteland into a burning Hell on earth. FC, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Dave Dorman's The Wasted Lands Preview Book (#0). Enter the world of Dave Dorman's The Wasted Lands with this 24-page introduction book. Beginning in early 2003, Dorman fans and comic readers alike will have the opportunity to explore the world and characters first introduced in the pages of Rail (2001) #1, the 48-page graphic novel published by Image Comics in 2001. This preview book features Dave Dorman's vision as shown through model sheets, full-color paintings, and commentary by the artist. This book features many never-before-published illustrations, as well as examples from the early development of The Wasted Lands in 1994 through the Heavy Metal story published in 1997 as part of the magazine's 20th anniversary. 24 pages, PC/PB&W.

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by Dixon, Johnson, & Ryder; Colored by Chris Garcia Recovering from a hangover after a drinking binge, Po Po the monkey answers some of Boon's questions about the Ring of Staves and the Book of the Hell of the Hungry Dragons and none of it is good news. Also, the Silken Ghost gives Boon twelve hours to come up with the Phoenix Heart or suffer her wrath. All that becomes irrelevant when Bhuto Khan begins his siege of the city using the biggest cannon in the world, The Mouth of God! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.