Comic books October 2002

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Final Issue - WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY BARBERI AND WAYNE FAUCHER Jay Garrick, the JSA's Golden Age Flash, is supposed to be Impulse's teacher and mentor. But Jay's about to make the biggest mistake of his career ? and it's up to Impulse to prevent it. FC, 32 PG Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Kaare Andrews. "Now You See It," script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Scott Koblish; A secret organization has Bruce Banner under observation; To help them find Banner, they sucker punch Doc Samson and put a camera in his eye; It looks like they have Bruce and Doc Samson, but then... 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Errors in Judgment - Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Jim Starlin. Spider-Man and Captain Marvel protect the next protector of all reality. Adam Warlock learns everything he needs to know, but to use that knowledge, he must make a sacrifice to save all reality. Characters: Spider-Man; Captain Marvel; Thanos; Gamora; Pip the Troll; Eternity; Infinity; Adam Warlock; Doctor Strange; Moondragon; Atlez. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.99.

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Rewards & Punishment - Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Jim Starlin. Thanos holds the secret to victory in the double-sized series finale! Characters: Doctor Strange; Adam Warlock; Atlez; Pip the Troll; Eternity; Infinity; Gamora; Spider-Man; Captain Marvel; Moondragon; Thanos. 48 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $3.50.

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Sympathy for the Devil. Part 3 of 3. Story by Mike Grell. Art by Michael Ryan and Sean Parsons. It's Iron Man's final showdown with Ty. But, in a virtual world where Ty is like a god, it is Tony's mind that will save him. Cover price $2.25.

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Story, Art and Cover by Paul Grist. Remember! Don't believe everything you can see...and don't trust the things you can't! In his time, the Claw has been a thief, a liar and a cheat. He has also put his life on the line in order to save the world. He has walked the line between hero and villain. But the time has come for him to cross the line. On which side will he stand? Featuring the origin of the Claw! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN. The 7-part "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" begins! With the JLA seemingly gone for good, a new group of heroes arises to take their place. It's a brand-new lineup of DC greats, with some familiar faces and even more surprises! The "Big Seven" are gone, but the JLA lives on! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN. "The Hunt for Aquaman" continues in Part 2 of the 7-Part saga "The Obsidian Age." At last, the mystery of the Ancients is revealed! Yet not all is peaceful in the mythic realm of Atlantis, for a bizarre group of villains from the far future has come on a mission of vengeance and destruction. And if these villains have their way, Atlantis will be laid waste. Who are these villains? They call themselves...the Justice League!?! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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1st printing.

Story and Art by Christopher Moeller.

In order to take down an ultimate evil, Wonder Woman must first take down her teammates in the Justice League. Has the Amazing Amazon committed the ultimate betrayal, or is she saving the lives of Earth's greatest heroes?

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

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WRITTEN BY ROY THOMAS; ART AND COVER BY STEVE PUGH ELSEWORLDS. In stores August 21. A certain young Mr. Carr finds himself on an island where a deranged scientist has created a corps of super-human creatures, utilizing amalgams of wild animals! Desperate to prove the validity of his research, the scientist ? Dr. Moreau ? brings his menagerie back to civilization...to hunt down Jack the Ripper and bring him to justice! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 64 PG. $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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1st printing.

By Scott Beatty.

For the last 40 years, DC Comics' Justice League of America has united the most powerful super-heroes - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and the Martian Manhunter - against the most diabolical villains in comic book history.

The Ultimate Guide tells the story of the Justice League of America, and includes specially commissioned, spectacularly detailed artwork revealing the JLA's brand-new headquarters on the moon, Wonder Woman's island home, Aquaman's undersea base, and more.

Hardcover, 100 pages, 10 1/4-in. x 12-in., full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Terror Incognita!" Collects JLA (1997-2006) #55-60.

Written by MARK WAID, CHUCK DIXON, and SCOTT BEATTY. Art by BRYAN HITCH, MIKE S. MILLER, DARRYL BANKS, CLIFF RATHBURN, PAUL NEARY, DAVE MEIKIS, and WAYNE FAUCHER. Cover by BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY.

Featuring the World's Greatest Heroes, we discover that some of the JLA's deadliest foes - the White Martians - have returned with a plan to systematically destroy each one of our heroes and disable the Earth's ability to create their one weakness: fire! Plus, THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH crossover issue that featured a "Jokerized" version of Doctor Polaris wreaking havoc on Earth's magnetic poles, and a classic Christmas tale titled "'Twas' the Fight Before Christmas."

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. "Terror Incognita!" Collects JLA (1997-2006) #55-60.

Written by MARK WAID, CHUCK DIXON, and SCOTT BEATTY. Art by BRYAN HITCH, MIKE S. MILLER, DARRYL BANKS, CLIFF RATHBURN, PAUL NEARY, DAVE MEIKIS, and WAYNE FAUCHER. Cover by BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY.

Featuring the World's Greatest Heroes, we discover that some of the JLA's deadliest foes - the White Martians - have returned with a plan to systematically destroy each one of our heroes and disable the Earth's ability to create their one weakness: fire! Plus, THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH crossover issue that featured a "Jokerized" version of Doctor Polaris wreaking havoc on Earth's magnetic poles, and a classic Christmas tale titled "'Twas' the Fight Before Christmas."

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

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WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY PATRICK GLEASON AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores August 21. What makes the JSA's Woman of Steel tick? Find out as Power Girl enters the spotlight this issue. Karen Starr takes on one of the strangest people she's ever gone up against: her greatest fan! A love- hungry, too-hip-for-the-room metahuman who'll do anything to win her affection! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 4 - Issue 16 (#198)

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by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "The Unkindest Cuts": When Jughead gets a job as an "extra" on a movie set, he doesn't grasp the concept that it doesn't mean "extra" dialogue! Hoping to silence him with food, the producers end up with a new problem: crunching and slurping! How long before silent movies make a comeback?! "I Rate": If anyone knows the score, it's Jughead -- and he's out to prove it by awarding number ratings for everyday events like Archie's pratfalls and Pop Tate's sundaes! "Kissin' Impossible": Ethel decides mistletoe is good any time of the year, and that's anything but tidings of joy for Jughead! FC, 32pg$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

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

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WRITTEN BY JOSH SIEGAL; ART BY CHRIS JONES AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores August 7. As the Cartoon Network prepares its second smash season of Justice League, the animated comic-book adventures of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes continue! In this tale by Josh Siegal, former writer for the cult television series The Upright Citizens Brigade, Superman is taken down in battle and the Martian Manhunter must replace him as a hero to millions. But does the shy, reserved alien have what it takes to inspire all of humanity? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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By T-Bone, Ron Randall, & James Taylor Zack Zielger is Kameelman. Created by the evil fertility specialist, Doctor Gor Menchin, Zack is the first transgenic clone concocted from a cocktail of chameleon and human genes. Zack has the unique ability to morph his physical characteristics to look like a different human ?? just like a chameleon does in his environment ?? to hide his real identity. But Zack goes far beyond the physical to also assume the feelings and emotions of the person he morphs into. Everyone has been picked on, whether by the bully at school, by a big brother, or by the pest in the next cubicle. See how maturely ? or immaturely ? Kameelman handles it as Zack, along with his teammates, springs into action to fight social injustice! Kameelman is a hero with a role rather than a hero with a goal. Cover by David Hahn. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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by Brian Denham "Killbox" is the military term for enemy territory that is target-rich. Deadly force is authorized for anything that moves inside "the box." Marine Corps tank commander Lalone leads his men into the heart of battle to deliver humanitarian supplies. When the enemy advances, his escape route is cut off. Trapped behind enemy lines and inside the killbox, the tankers must face-off against brutal warlords, warring factions, snipers and wily female missionaries sabotaging their every move. Can this tank crew survive their first foray into the Killbox, the most dangerous place on Earth? Packed with sketches, interviews, photos, and a full-length story, this preview book takes you behind the scenes of the making of this exciting new series. Comics creator Brian Denham (Evil Ernie, Warrior Nun, Violator vs. Badrock) delivers a tour-de-force of explosive military action. Alternate cover by Joseph Wight (Twilight X). b&w, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Story, Art and Cover by Arthur Dela Cruz. The second series of the award-nominated, critically acclaimed phenomenon of 2001: Kissing Chaos! Ashley is a member of a subversive, underground collective of artists who are making plans to set off an anarchic social explosion in a big way. Or, at least, that's Ashley's plan...until her e-mail lights up with a strange file from her friend Angela. It's a mysterious list of names that she soon discovers is worth a fair amount on the black market...leading her to set up a meeting with a questionable stranger. But will it bring her to the attention of the wrong kind of people? And are her efforts as doomed as the romance that seems to be blooming amongst her peers? Skinwalker's Arthur Dela Cruz returns to the comic that unleashed him upon the world! Kissing Chaos: Nonstop Beauty is an all-new journey through the dark corners of disorder. It's a perfect time to step outside the lines! Ashcan format, 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Knights of the Dinner Table: Hackmasters of Everknight - Volume 1 - 1st prinitng. "Ultimate HackMasters!" Collects Knights of the Dinner Table: Hackmasters of Everknight (2000-2002) #1-5. By Manny Vega. The fate of the Kingdom lies upon the Heroes of Hack... get out while you still can! Now that the new Everknights series has begun, it's the perfect opportunity to catch up on the chaos and see how the "Heroes of Hack" got their start! This handy new, long-lasting format makes the perfect addition to any fan's bookshelf! Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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by Mark Plemmons & Brendon and Brian Fraim Knuckles held captive by the thieves' guild! What to do? Simple: hold a tryout for new members! Join El Ravager, Zayre, and Teflon Billy as the tryouts begin. But will any of them survive "The Temp?" And just who is that mysterious old man lurking in the shadows? Don't miss the prequel to the event that will change Zayre's life forever! Or at least for an issue or two... b&w, 24pg$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE In stores August 7. Part 2 of a 3-part time-travel adventure brings the Rats' face-to-face with Superman! The Lab Rats begin to piece together what caused Superman to disappear from Metropolis some fifty years earlier. But will they be able to determine how his absence caused the city's downfall? And will a new, even greater danger ?one that threatens all the Earth ? make it a moot point? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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by Various The timeless high school hi-jinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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#2 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN O'NEILL Our splendid art-o-graphic pictorial continues to arouse and entertain enlightened readers of all classes. In this chapter, our heroes venture to the outer reaches of London to discover mirthful mayhem in the guise of Martian marauders. Most shocking of all, witness our dear Mina's horrible assault. (Ladies, please consult your husbands before perusing our pages!) An added bonus feature has been included for the enjoyment of our readers: an illustrated travelogue to places of the most fantastic nature. Book your accommodations early! No Ads. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) Cover price $3.50.

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WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING. Despite the preparations made by the Legion and Science Police forces, Robotica has successfully invaded Earth in a matter of minutes! To take the planet back, the Legionnaires head for a nearby world with centuries-dormant ? but still lethal ? warlike capabilities. But what ? or whom ? they find there is not to be believed! Then again, neither is the leader of Robotica, who finally meets Brainiac 5 face-to-face! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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by Frank Cho BW 32pp $2.95 Bi-monthly ongoing series. The Concept: Life and love in Liberty Meadows, the animal sanctuary , where everything and anything can happen. This Issue: Poor Frank the vet. Ralph and Leslie re-sequenced his DNA and gave him a whole new look to help him capture Brandy's heart... unfortunately, they neglected to mention to Frank that they based the new DNA sequence on Dean's DNA! You thought that having one Dean around was bad enough? Watch as two Deans wreak havoc on Liberty Meadows and good taste. Double the trouble. Double the excitement. Double the fun in this issue: Not for the faint of heart! New wide-screen format. All the comic strips are completely remastered and uncensored. Cover price $2.95.

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Story, art and cover by Paul Sizer. Back cover by W.C. Carani. The further adventures of Loo, a teen girl once stranded on an unmanned mining satellite. Having escaped from the station, Loo, Pheng, Boris and Dieter begin the long and dangerous journey home. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

At the age of five, Keitaro and his childhood sweetheart promised to meet again as students at Japan's most prestigious university. Now 20, he can't pass the exam... or even remember the girl's name! A fluke job at an all girls dormitory may be his last chance. In the series that inspired the new hit anime with American Pie-style humor, Love Hina proves that love conquers all, even stupidity.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

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WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores August 21. "Inferno," Part 1 of 4. Lucifer is back in Hell preparing to duel his most uncompromising foe, Amenadiel of the Thrones. And with Lucifer's power still locked inside Izanami's tainted feathers, there's no chance that he can win. But when Mazikeen sets out into the realms of pain to locate the feathers, she meets a very near and very dear enemy of her own. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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by Todd Dezago & David Cabrera; cover by J. Scott Campbell & Alen Garner Based on the wildly popular collectible miniatures game, Mage Knight: Stolen Destiny brings the world of Mage Knight alive in an exciting five-issue comic book mini-series! As the three factions of magic battle for control of the Lands, prophecy reveals a possible champion who holds the power to unite kingdoms and tip the balance of power. But before the unwitting boy's training is complete, he is abducted by forces far more mysterious than those he will one day unite! Featuring cover art by J. Scott Campbell and Alex Garner (reunited for the first time since Danger Girl)! Art by David Cabrera, story by Todd Dezago based on a plot by Mage Knight creator Jordan Weisman! Each copy of Mage Knight: Stolen Destiny #1 includes a coupon that can be redeemed for an exclusive, limited edition Mage Knight figure based on the comic book character, Maren'Kar! FC, 32pg (1 of 5) $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Brian Denham. Stories and art by Ben Dunn, Robby Bevard, David Hutchinson, Craig Babiar, Fred Perry, and Ted Nomura. The third incarnation of the long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring full issues of Antarctics most popular English-language manga. Ninja High School 98, Gold Digger 35, Warrior Nun Areala 10, and Luftwaffe 1946 1; PPV 1. 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "MARVEL ENCYCLOPEDIA!" Cover by FRANK CHO. Pictures and biographies of Marvel heroes and villains. Covers the Avengers, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, X-Men, Marvel Knights, Max, Ultimate Marvel, Call of Duty, and an array of Marvel villains. Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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Say Goodnight Gracie! - Written by John Figueroa. Art and Cover by Alberto Ponticelli. Final issue! Screenwriter John Figueroa and artist Alberto Ponticelli take the Marvel Knights back to the streets for a whole new level of danger! Characters: Daredevil; Black Widow; Punisher; Helen Kim; Nick Fury; Marco Grace; Polo Grace; Zola Grace; Mister Tune; Shockers. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.99.

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cover by takeshi miyazawa ben dunn & kevin gunstone (W)/ben dunn (p & I) 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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By Barbara Kesel, June Brigman, Tom Simmons, and Morry Hollowell. He was her best friend and possibly more, but now Sephie must mourn the loss of Jad Takarty while trying to take the reins of Demetria's most powerful city-state. Luckily, there's someone else for her to turn to... FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Scott Wherle. (P) Eric Hanson. (I) Barb Shulz. (Cover) Dave Johnson. The Concept: Within our own universe lies another universe unbeknownst to us... until now. The realm of the MICRONAUTS - a place ruled by evil tyrant, Baron Karza, whose scientific marvels offer his people immortality, at the cost of their humanity. When unsuspecting, Ryan Archer is thrown into their world, we find that not only are things about to change, but Ryan will have much to do with it. This Issue: "Revolution"?As the noble warrior Acroyear continues to shelter Ryan Archer from harm in Baron Karza's holding pens, rumors begin to spread amongst the other prisoners of Ryan's importance to the revolution. But how could this irresponsible Earthman with no fighting skills possibly contribute to their cause? Meanwhile, what do the mindless killing machine Biotron and the probe droid called The Micronaut have in common? The answer may surprise you. FC32pp Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY JESUS SAÍZ AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores August 21. "The Four Sisters," Part 2 of 3. Adam and Julia are trapped in a room full of bugs, with a ceiling full of spikes descending toward them. And waiting outside, the Midwives of Kali are about to resurrect a spirit so malevolent that it would change the world forever. Oh, and then things go wrong... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 8) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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1st Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Philippe Thirault. Art by Marc Riou and Mark Vigouroux. Introduction by Ed Brubaker.

Set during the early 1900s in New York, MISS tells the tale of two unlikely partners in crime, Nola and Slim. Nola is a poor white girl who has learned to survive by hook or by crook since being expelled from an orphanage. Slim is a black pimp with an uncertain past, trying to keep one foot out of the grave.

When their paths cross and their options run out, Nola and Slim forge a partnership as murderers for hire.

Softcover, 174 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. Bring four color action to your tabletop with the Mutants & Masterminds RPG! Mutants & Masterminds has been designed from the ground up to be the definitive treatment of d20 superheroes. This lavishly illustrated, 192-page book contains everything you need to enter the world of comic book heroics. The game also includes an adventure that introduces Green Ronin's Freedom City setting and a selection of Hero Templates that let you jump right into the action. Featuring a stunning cover by Wildstorm/DC artist and Ninja Boy creator Ale Garza, Mutants & Masterminds! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $32.95.

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By Bedard, Fiorentino, and Ryan. Colored by Crossley. Giselle's quest to win over the Guilds takes a turn for the weird as the mystic maiden visits the land of the Astral Guild. In this bizarre realm where Salvador Dali would feel right at home, Giselle seeks the unpredictable, unfathomable wisdom of her world's most cosmic conjurors. But a new threat has arrived along with her: a being that nullifies all creativity and spontaneity, attacking the Astrals at the very source of their power. Can Giselle think her way past her strangest adversary ever? FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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by Bedard, Pelletier, & Meikis; Colored by Rochelle Charon, god-emperor of the Negation Universe, master of all he surveys, is confronted with a conundrum that even he can't seem to solve: an infant girl from the CrossGen Universe who is definitely more than she appears to be. Brace yourselves, folks, as the considerable forces of the greatest empire ever conceived are brought to bear against baby Memi! CrossGen's wildest thrill-ride takes outrageous adventure up a notch in this stand-out issue. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Bohica!" Collects Negation: Prequel (2001) and Negation (2002-2004) #1-6. Written by Tony Bedard. Art by Paul Pelletier and David Meikis. It's The Dirty Dozen meets The Great Escape, in a galaxy far, far away - The saga of a small band of fugitives on the run in a hostile universe begins here in this volume. Awakening on a strange, inhospitable alien planet, one hundred strangers snatched from worlds across the galaxy discover that they have been brought to a separate, evil universe to be studied and tested by the greatest threat humanity has ever faced! What follows is a fast-paced, action-packed, outrageous adventure as a man named Obregon Kaine leads the revolt against the Negation, an empire that controls every last bit of their dark and chaotic universe! Special bonus material Bohica includes an interview and sketchbook from Paul Pelletier. Learn about his creative process and where exactly all those weird ideas come from. Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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By C.D. Regan. Kepf and the others find a boy infected with the demonpox. As the group travels into the mountains to return the boy to his village, they realize that he was bitten by a thousand-year-old walking corpse called a "manikin" -- a creature thought to be extinct. There is more to the boy and his village than meets the inner eye. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN. Police Chief Redhorn's wife, Mary, flees to Rome and the Vatican...but she can barely keep a step ahead of the legion of assassins sent to snuff her out. Can Nightwing save Mary? And will he and hundreds of innocent bystanders be mowed down in the process? It's non-stop action...Italian style! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Story and Art by Robby Bevard and David Hutchison. Cover by Ben Dunn. For years, Lendo Rivalsan has competed with Jeremy Feeple for the heart of the woman he loves, Ichi Koo. For the last few months, he has traveled through Hell, literally, to try to save her from the fashionable demon Ax. And now, in a grand climactic battle to save Ichi's life and win her heart, Lendo loses horribly while cross-dressing and dies a pathetic death. Meanwhile, events are progressing in space involving revenge, black holes, weddings, talking time-traveling dogs, cute marketing tools and more, building up in this last issue before the big, grand-slam ending, issue 100! Don't dare miss this lead-up to the grand finale of the longest-running independent American manga comic ever! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.