Comic books October 2002

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores August 28. 2002 Harvey Award-winner for "Best Continuing Series," "Best Writer" and "Best Artist." "Cole Burns Slow Hand." The second in a series of six standalone stories finds Minuteman Cole Burns returning to his old stomping grounds of New York City. Question is, is he there for business or pleasure? For a man like Cole, business usually means someone else is caught in the cross-hairs. This job, though, might not be so easy. At least not if Mr. Shepherd has anything to say about it. Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for MAY02 0260D have been cancelled. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY PAUL POPE; COVER BY POPE. An awkward romance survives a daring culinary adventure as petite, distrusting, gun-toting Kim finds a lot to like about the large and comforting presence of Eloy. On the other side of town, Gastro dancer Daisy and John the busboy enjoy a cool holographic dining experience that leads to hot passion in the shower. Meanwhile, a disgruntled Strel continues to ignore Haitous's desperate attempts to reach her. Haitous prepares for a dangerous boxing match that could rekindle his fading career...or just kill him. MATURE READERS, B&W, 48 Pages. Cover price $5.95.

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October 2, 2002. All color except for Terror Tales and Rogue Trooper. Features include Judge Dredd in "Zoom Time" (script by John Wagner, art by Simon Fraser), Terror Tales: "Murdermind" (script by Steve Moore, art by Roger Mason), Sinister Dexter in "Wising Off" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Mike Collins), trhe Scrap part 4, "Fell on Black Days" (script by Simon Spurrier, art by Richard Elson), and Rogue Trooper in "A Visit to the Boneyard" part 2 (script by Gordon Rennie, pencils by Collins, insk by David Roach). Cover by Dylan Teague and Chris Blythe.

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October 9, 2002. All color except for Rogue Trooper. Features include Judge dredd in "Waiting" (script by Gordon Rennie, art by P.J. Holden), the Scrap part 5 "The Alpha and the Omega" (Script by Simon Spurrier, art by Richard Elson), Sinister Dexter in "Low Life" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Steve Roberts), and Rogue Trooper in "Requiem" (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Simon Coleby). Elson cover.

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October 16, 2002. All color except for the Red Seas. Features include Judge Dredd in "OUt of the Undercity" part 1 (script by John Wagner, art by Carl Critchlow), Asylum part 1 (script by Rob Williams, art by Boo Cook), the Red Seas in "Under the Banner of King Death" part 1 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell), and Sinister Dexter in "The Off-Lode Experience" part 1 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Davis). Kev Walker cover.

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October 23, 2002. All color except for Red Seas and Past Imperfect. Features include Judge Dredd in "Out of the Undercity" part 2 (script by John Wagner, art by Carl Critchlow), the Red Seas in "Under the Banner if King Death" part 2 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell), Asylum part 2 (script by Rob Williams, art by Boo Cook), Past Imperfect: "Red Man Rising" (script by Simon Spurrier, art by Ian Richardson), and Sinister Dexter in "The Off-Lode Experience" part 2 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Davis). Trevor Hairsine cover.

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October 30, 2002. All color except for the Red Seas and Past Imperfect. Features include Judge Dredd in "Out of the Undercity" part 3 (script by John Wagner, art by Carl Critchlow), the Red Seas in "Under the Banner of King Death" part 3 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell)Asylum part 3 (script by Rob Williams, art by Boo Cook), Past Imperfect: "Nixon Must Die" (script by James Stevens, art by Neil Edwards), and Sinister Dexter in "The Off-Lode Experience" part 3 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Davis). Davis cover.

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Story and Art by Jim Balent. Survival looks slim for the 3 Kittens when Latex Red and the Satanic Cheerleaders of Doom steal the latest killing machines from a military parade and set their deadly sights on vaporizing our heroines' nine lives! The secret origins of Latex and the 3 Kittens are also revealed! (Note: Some nudity/lingerie in advertising pages.) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Jim Balent. Survival looks slim for the 3 Kittens when Latex Red and the Satanic Cheerleaders of Doom steal the latest killing machines from a military parade and set their deadly sights on vaporizing our heroines' nine lives! The secret origins of Latex and the 3 Kittens are also revealed! (Note: Some nudity/lingerie in advertising pages.) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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1ST PRINTING. Written by Steve Niles. Art by Ben Templesmith. Cover by Ashley Wood. An incredible story! In a sleepy, secluded town called Barrow, Alaska, the sun sets and doesn't rise for over thirty consecutive days and nights. From the darkness, across the frozen wasteland, an evil comes that will bring the residents of Barrow to their knees. Their only hope; the town Sheriff and Deputy. A husband and wife who are torn between survival... or saving the town they love. Cover price $3.99.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK KIM; ART BY KANO; COVER BY JOHN PAUL LEON Guest-writer Chuck Kim pens a tale where the Quintescence from KINGDOM COME takes a trip to Smallville to observe a young Clark Kent. But they're interrupted when government operatives try to bring him in after discovering his Kryptonian origins. Will Clark be able to pass the true test of what makes a Superman? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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Includes 5 Graphic Novellas with Cardstock Case - 1st printings.

Top Shelf Productions is proud to present the 2001 release from the dynamic and extremely talented Israeli team, Actus (formerly known as Actus Tragicus), five outstanding cartoonists - Rutu Modan, Yirmi Pinkus, Mira Friedmann, Batia Kolton, & Itzik Rennert - who pool their talents annually to produce something simply amazing. This year, it is The Actus Box, a deluxe boxed set featuring five 32-page, full-color, perfect bound graphic novellas. Included in the set are: The Panty Killer by Rutu Modan (a murder mystery set in Tel Aviv); We Are Seven by Batia Kolton (A unique visual interpretation of an Irish folk song); Crumpet Ladies by Yirmi Pinkus (An amateur dog thief and a flatulent midget are just a couple of the characters in this story about an old woman as an existential state); Royal Sable by Mira Friedman (A Jewish furrier from Prague and his sister escape to Tehran during WWII); and Pretenders by Itzik Rennert (A bitter taxi driver meets a high-tech career woman and his life is transformed far beyond his wildest dreams). Don't miss this excellent boxed set from the premier Israeli comics team!

Softcover (5 Volumes with Cardstock Case), 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages (Total), full color. Mature Readers Cover price $31.95.

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WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY BRANDON BADEAUX AND MARK MORALES; COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESÚS MERIÑO. Guest-starring Titans member Argent! Superman fights the never-ending battle against prejudice, joined by Argent. They both discover that hate has no color barrier. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover art by Udon Studio (Alvin Lee identified). Story recap. Dead Man's Switch Part 2, script by Gail Simone, art by Udon Studio (Alvin Lee identified); Alex & Outlaw are hired to steal the Punisher's guns. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. Small town trouble continues for MAX's big city P.I.! 32 pages, FC. Parental Warning, mature content. Cover price $2.99.

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The Marvel Bullpen in the Golden and Silver Ages! This issue features full-color covers by Jack Kirby & Jim Amash (Fantastic Four) and Marc Swayze (Captain Marvel)! A slam-bang interview with artist/colorist Stan Goldberg (the guy who told Stan Lee the F.F. should wear blue, and the Hulk should be green)! Also, secrets behind Timely in the '40s ? and the first great days of the Marvel age! Tons of rare art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers, Don Heck, John Romita, John Buscema, Joe Maneely, Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, Dan Decarlo, and many more! Plus: a spotlight on Xero, the legendary 1960s science-fiction fanzine that helped launch comics fandom, with Dick & Pat Lupoff, Otto Binder, Don Thompson, Roy Thomas, Bill Schelly, and (believe it or not!) Roger Ebert? Also: an FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) section starring Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and others! Michael T. Gilbert & Mr. Monster on Wally Wood ghosting Flash Gordon ? and more! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 8.5x11, 100pg, b&w $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna. "Arms and the Men," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Peter explains to MJ why he missed their airport meeting, without much success; May lets MJ know that she knows Peter is Spidey; MJ introduces Peter to her co-star Rick Turk in his Lobster Man costume; Enjoying his bank loot, Carlyle checks into a high-class hotel; The room service waiter immediately rats him out to Dr. Octopus who attacks; Carlyle dons his own tentacles and the two battle through the hotel; As MJ and Rick get their make-up applied, Pete and May leave the studio, hearing a TV report of the two Ocks battling; Spidey arrived on the scene of the nearly-destroyed hotel where Carlyle obliterates the load-bearing columns and makes his escape. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN. ART BY MARC LAMING AND JOHN STOKES. PAINTED COVER BY JIM SILKE. Part 2 of the 5-part "Coming Home." In "Beth Wish," Harry Kraft comes face to face with his spiteful wife, who's making a fortune in mail-order porn. Will Beth turn his life into a living hell, or can Harry get protection from the cops on the take? The Korean War winds down, and it's the joy of sax, as Ethlie meets Artie at the jazz club. MATURE READERS FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.75.

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Written by Harvey Pekar. Art and cover by David Collier. This issue marks the conclusion to Harvey Pekar's fascinating and illuminating biography of Robert McNeill. With just a few weeks left in his tour of duty, nineteen-year-old McNeill's only thoughts are of escaping Vietnam's violently surrealistic landscape and returning home to the United States. But to do so, he must stay one step ahead of the enemies who try to take his life, the depression and nihilism that permeate his camp, and the commanding officers who use every loophole they can find to keep him in the bush. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $3.99.

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October 2002. Cover by Randy Asplund. Stories: "Survival Instinct"(Part 1) by Edward M. Lerner, "In Her Image" by Michael A. Burstein, "Partner in Crime" by Rajnar Vajra, "For Love of Amanda" by Timothy Zahn, "The Trouble with Grampa" by Arlan Andrews, Sr., and "Thumbkin, Caesar, Princess, and Troll" by Mary A. Turzillo. Science Fact article: "The Tell-Tale Brain" by Kyle Kirkland, Ph.D. Special Feature: "Selements and Beyond" by Shane Tourtellotte. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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By Johnny Ryan. The year is 3,000,006 and the Intergalactic Federation of United Planets is meeting on the swampy asteroid Swivlon 4 to discuss the crippling healthcare crisis. But the meeting is threatened when the evil Overborgs, a race of half human/half werewolf robots, kidnap the Omnicontroller of the Federation. Hot-Headed Cyborg Ass-Kicker, a reckless space bad-boy, is their last hope for rescuing the Omnicontroller and saving the entire interstellar healthcare system! Actually, this is just another stupid issue of Angry Youth Comix filled with all the usual crap. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Written, photographed and Designed by Sam Gaffin. Welcome to the world of Abnomalies! Hailed by critics as the greatest photo-comic ever created, The Abnomalies offers the latest in low-tech 1950s style special effects. This sci-fi action/adventure is told in graphic novel format using photos instead of artwork. Softcover, 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Hard Ride - Written by John Ostrander. Art and Cover by Leonardo Manco. Continuing the fully-painted, wild Western! Characters featured in this issue: Apache Kid [Rosa]; Rawhide Kid [Johnny Bart]; Colonel Trask. 32 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Explicit Content. Cover price $2.99.

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1 & 2 FLIPBOOK - Published by Digital Webbing. FLIPBOOK with issue #1 & 2. Written by Jon Hook and Ed Lavallee. Art by Wayne Nichols, Jason Gustafsson, Dario Carrasco and Erfan Fajar. Issue #1 - "Scepter of Kings: Part 1: Destiny's Pawns" by Jon Hook, Ed Lavallee, Wayne Nichols, Jason Gustafsson and Dario Carrasco. Issue #2 - By Hook, Lavallee, Erfan Fajar and Gustafsson. Two huge issues in one giant binding! Enter the land of Archeon and ride The Mighty Anvil with our heroes, Sabrik d'Elden and Darkmere. Issue #1 introduces you to the heroes as they board the Anvil to seek new adventures in the western lands. Adventure quickly finds them as an army of elves assaults the Anvil in search of Darkmere's head! Learn who Darkmere really is, and why the elves want him dead. On the flip side, issue #2 unveils the dark heart of the Magnarian Elves, Rai-kon Dargoth the Usurper! Witness the carnage when Rai-kon personally takes the battle to Darkmere! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

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by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg "If At First You Don't Succeed": According to Reggie, all is fair in love and war... even if it means keeping the other guy from cleaning his car for a big date! But when he finds out the "big date" is really Archie's parents' anniversary, he slams on the brakes! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

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by Bill Golliher & Rex Lindsey "Spy Gig": The Archies get their most intriguing gig yet when a secret government agency sends them undercover to thwart a madman's plans for world domination! If you think James Bond has some cool gadgets, wait until you see how the Archies' gear: guitars that transform into scooters, drums that become unicycles, high frequency keyboards, and more! Can rock-and-roll save the world, or are we headed for the final chord?! FC, 32pg$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

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Celluloid Heroes! - Written by Paul Castiglia. Art and Cover by Fernando Ruiz and Rich Koslowski. Give trick-or-treaters something new and original this year: Comics! Archie and the gang celebrate Halloween in style, and legendary patriotic hero, The Shield, makes the scene and saves the day (as usual)! 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 12 pages, full color.

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1st printing.

It's been on fans' wish lists for years, and now it's finally here: the ultimate Christmas gift! Since their inception, Archie and his friends have delighted readers with scores of yuletide tales. These stories proved so popular that in 1954, an entire series devoted to stories of holiday cheer and good will to men premiered: Archie's Christmas Stocking!

Now you can relive the magic, warmth, and hilarity as Archie and his friends show their holiday spirit in this special collection of classic tales from the first decade of Archie's Christmas Stocking. It's a grab-bag of goodies just for you! Featuring a festive foreword by Santa Claus himself!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

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by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC$3.29 Cover price $3.29.

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by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.29 Cover price $3.29.

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1st printing. Roca's work has an energy that positively crackles, and his women have a powerful authority to match their awesome beauty. Paintings, sketches, studies, and personal projects are all collected here for fan and student alike to admire! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

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Standard cover. Cause and Defect - Created by Pablo J. Munoz. Written by Mauro Mantella. Art by Walther Taborda. 2100 AD. The East leads the technological race, and millenary India is the military and economic leader of the hemisphere. India is divided into two fractions: Astikos and Nastikos. Rig Godavari is a military Astiko, who knows his business well. But what Rig doesn't know is that the Earth is divided into two hemispheres separated by a force field. The story that Rig learned is false. The biggest lie of all time starts to lose strength thanks to the explanation given by Kuru. Siva, the Nastiko leader, on the other side, decides to advance in his plans to rule over the Indian Empire. And he will not stop until he has succeeded in having this powerful nation laid at his feet! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Alternate cover. Cause and Defect - Created by Pablo J. Munoz. Written by Mauro Mantella. Art by Walther Taborda. 2100 AD. The East leads the technological race, and millenary India is the military and economic leader of the hemisphere. India is divided into two fractions: Astikos and Nastikos. Rig Godavari is a military Astiko, who knows his business well. But what Rig doesn't know is that the Earth is divided into two hemispheres separated by a force field. The story that Rig learned is false. The biggest lie of all time starts to lose strength thanks to the explanation given by Kuru. Siva, the Nastiko leader, on the other side, decides to advance in his plans to rule over the Indian Empire. And he will not stop until he has succeeded in having this powerful nation laid at his feet! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Brian Haberlin (A) Jay Anacleto Cover A by Jay Anacleto - white Cover B by Jay Anacleto - blue FC32pp$2.95Bi-monthly ongoing series. The Concept: Athena Inc., the blackest of black ops, has come up with the perfect operative. She can't be caught. And even if she could be, there is no way to link her to any action because she doesn't even know she's an agent. Heck, she doesn't even look like their agent. She was hailed as a success...that was until...the genetic trigger that enables her to switch personas began to break down. Now she can switch forms more or less on her own. And is now she's a threat to the security of Athena Inc. and must be dealt with. But who will deal with whom first? This Issue: "Revelations"?Gwen begins to realize what she is, and the realization is driving her #$%^&*# crazy. She is losing it. But the warm hand of help is being offered by the cold heart of Athena Inc. itself, Morgan Castle. This guy is THE wolf in sheep's clothing. Mary knows he is not here to help. But how can she convince her naïve alter-ego that she is walking into a deathtrap, before it's too late? An issue not to be missed. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Brian Haberlin (A) Jay Anacleto Cover A by Jay Anacleto - white Cover B by Jay Anacleto - blue FC32pp$2.95Bi-monthly ongoing series. The Concept: Athena Inc., the blackest of black ops, has come up with the perfect operative. She can't be caught. And even if she could be, there is no way to link her to any action because she doesn't even know she's an agent. Heck, she doesn't even look like their agent. She was hailed as a success...that was until...the genetic trigger that enables her to switch personas began to break down. Now she can switch forms more or less on her own. And is now she's a threat to the security of Athena Inc. and must be dealt with. But who will deal with whom first? This Issue: "Revelations"?Gwen begins to realize what she is, and the realization is driving her #$%^&*# crazy. She is losing it. But the warm hand of help is being offered by the cold heart of Athena Inc. itself, Morgan Castle. This guy is THE wolf in sheep's clothing. Mary knows he is not here to help. But how can she convince her naïve alter-ego that she is walking into a deathtrap, before it's too late? An issue not to be missed. Cover price $2.95.

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Stories by Mike Curtis, Vince Fago, and Mark Arnold. Art by Louis Frank, Dann Phillips and Vince Fago. Cover by Chas. A modern revival of the classic Charlton Comics character. Atomic Mouse protects Rodentia from the sinister Mustard King, plus reprints of two classic AM stories from Vince Fago: S2214 and The Missing Spaceship Mystery. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

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WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 7. WildStorm's most popular team is dragged into the "Eye of the Storm" in an outrageous, hysterical tale by PREACHER's Garth Ennis and Glenn Fabry! Fed up with the Authority's meddling in world affairs, the government brings on a killer-for-hire named Kev who dismantles the team with ridiculous ease. But, believe it or not, Kev may have even bigger problems than the Authority. In fact, the entire world has a big problem. And it's all Kev's fault. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. $4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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Authority: Book 4 - 1st printing. Collects Authority (1999-2002 1st Series) #22-29. Written by Mark Millar and Tom Peyer. Art by Frank Quitely, Dustin Nguyen, Arthur Adams, Gary Erskine, Trevor Scott, Richard Friend, Jason Martin, Derek Fridolfs, and Tim Townsend. Cover by Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend. "EYE OF THE STORM!" Just when the Authority is at the height of their power, in the blink of an eye they are shattered and defeated. Taking their place is a new team with the same powers, looking vaguely similar, but possessing none of the original team's empathy, kindness, and humanity. How could this happen? And what was the fate of the original team's members? Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

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World Trust Part 1 of 4. "New Alliances" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Inks by Rick Remender. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. A new era begins for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! And it starts with a midtown skirmish against Mister Hyde! After Cap and his team return victorious to Avengers Mansion, they learn that Washington D.C. -- where the Wasp and Yellowjacket are visiting -- has disappeared! And so have many other capital cities across the globe! The situation is so dire that the Secretary-General of the U.N. reaches out to the Avengers...and relinquishes all command and authority to them! Wow, the Avengers are suddenly in charge of the world! Cameo appearances by Jarvis and Peter Gyrich. Avengers Lineup: Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang), Black Panther, Captain America, Falcon, Iron Man, Jack of Hearts, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Vision, Warbird, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Note: This issue begins Geoff Johns' year-and-a-half run as the writer of the Avengers 3rd series.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO; COVER BY MIKE ZECK AND JERRY ORDWAY Believing St. Dumas has given him a sacred task, the increasingly unstable Azrael ratchets up the intensity of his war on crime...all the while claiming to be Batman! More volatile than ever, Jean Paul's metahuman-level strength might be enough for him to vanquish normal criminals, but this issue sees the return of an old foe who's anything but normal. FC, 32 pg. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY DAMION SCOTT AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores August 14. The second issue of a 3-part story penned by Chuck Dixon and guest-starring Robin and Spoiler! We follow Batgirl and Green Arrow Connor Hawke as they try to stop Agrippina and her Roman Legion cult from killing another of the group's own members: Jack Drake, father of Robin! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS; COVER BY MCDANIEL Just when Batman thought it was safe to swing through the streets of Gotham again, Deadshot returns with an assignment to take out a key figure in a political cover-up that could rock the DCU to its core. And for Deadshot, this isn't just a job ? it's another chance to take Batman down. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY. Gotham gets strangled by a super-plant whose roots run clear to the Batcave. It's got Poison Ivy written all over it...but where is she? And has she uncovered the Dark Knight's secret? Batman must track it and her deep into the Amazon jungle to find out. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND MARK ASKWITH. ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, MICHAEL WM. KALUTA, AND JOHN FLOYD. COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND. Join writer Devin Grayson for her final issue as we follow Bruce Wayne through a typical day to see how many lives Batman (and Bruce) have an impact upon. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Joyride," written by Mark Askwith (THE PRISONER: SHATTERED VISAGE) and illustrated by Michael Wm. Kaluta (THE SHADOW). FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.75.

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WRITTEN BY DWAYNE MCDUFFIE; ART BY VAL SEMEIKS AND DAN GREEN; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE. "Blink," Part 3 of 3. Blink, the blind man who can see through the eyes of others, is forced to witness an execution through the victims own eyes! And now Batman must track down the murderer without the assistance of the crime's only eyewitness! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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(W) Munier Shurief (P) Alex Ross and Wilson Tortosa (c) Shane Law and Udon Studios FC 32pp $2.99 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of September 11th. The Concept Banded together to protect the earth, G-Force is a team of five highly trained teenagers who keep the world safe from all manner of evil threats! Using an array of advanced weapons and even-more-advanced vehicles, the team best known for their 1970's cartoon series is set to be taken into the 21st Century by some of the top talents in comics! This Issue Things just keep getting worse for G-Force as Spectra's onslaught against Central West continues. But can the team have any hope of defeating Zoltar's forces if they can't even get along with each other? Earth better hope so, because time is running OUT! Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Bob Fingerman. Introduction by Penn Jillette. A caustic and hilarious love story set in 1990s New York City. Bob Fingerman's Beg the Question tells the story of Rob and Sylvia, two twenty-somethings navigating the labyrinth of New York City life. Follow Rob & Sylvia's relationship through all of its ups-and-downs, from courtship to marriage, rentals to real estate salesmen, public sex to unwanted pregnancies, and everything in between. Performance art, extended families, the comic book industry and Screw magazine are just a few of the other topics subjected to Fingerman's satirical microscope. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 234 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Snack Spat!", script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Archie and Betty are selling snacks at the beach, except when Archie is giving away samples to cute girls in bikinis. Betty's Lengthy Look Fashions page. "Backyard Barbecue," script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty decides to hold a backyard barbecue for her friends, intending to handle every aspect herself. The Chinese Zodiac horoscope page, art by Ellen Leonforte. "Rhyme Two-Timer," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Dexter has a crush on Betty... until he meets Jenny. "Dragon Queen," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Archie and Betty make a dragon sand sculpture. "Singing the Blues," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty accidentally dyes her hair blue, then accidentally dyes it pink. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Whale of a Sale," script by John Albano, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty is pet-sitting to earn money for a new dress. "A Different Kind of Classroom," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty meets a girl at the mall and finds out she is home-schooled. "Neat Treat," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Fitness Program," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty tries to help her mother with a personal fitness program. "Europe At a Glance," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Archie is broke, again, so he and Betty imagine a fancy date, jet setting all over Europe. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette ? teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.19 Cover price $2.19.