Comic books October 2002

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"1A" Issue number; Michael Avon Oeming cover. (W) Jay Faerber (P) Ian Richardson & Jonboy Meyers (I) John Wycough & Damon Hacker Cover A by Mike Avon Oeming; Cover B by Cory Walker FC 32pp $2.95 Four issue monthly finite series The Concept: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize "until death do you part" would come so soon! Now, with Race dead, she's a stranger in a strange land -- an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue: In an attempt to get on with her life following the death of her husband, Liz Donnelly-Noble gives her first solo interview on live television ? something the Noble family isn't sure she's ready for. Meanwhile, Gaia tries to keep Zephyr's pregnancy a secret, and Rusty makes a bold decision about his future. Newcomer Jonboy Meyers pencils the back-up story, which traces the beginnings of Celeste's affair with Frost. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Jay Faerber (P) Ian Richardson & Jonboy Meyers (I) John Wycough & Damon Hacker Cover A by Mike Avon Oeming; Cover B by Cory Walker FC 32pp $2.95 Four issue monthly finite series The Concept: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize "until death do you part" would come so soon! Now, with Race dead, she's a stranger in a strange land -- an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue: In an attempt to get on with her life following the death of her husband, Liz Donnelly-Noble gives her first solo interview on live television ? something the Noble family isn't sure she's ready for. Meanwhile, Gaia tries to keep Zephyr's pregnancy a secret, and Rusty makes a bold decision about his future. Newcomer Jonboy Meyers pencils the back-up story, which traces the beginnings of Celeste's affair with Frost. Cover price $2.95.

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Standard Format - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Final Exam!" Collects Oh my Goddess! Stories from Super Manga Blast #11 and 12, Oh My Goddess! # 3, and Oh My Goddess! Part II #3-5. Story and art by Kosuke Fujishima. This final "remastered" volume restores the "lost" Oh My Goddess! stories, presenting the full early storylines of student Keiichi Morisato's life with Belldandy, an honest-to-goodness, full-on goddess. That wish-come-true was looking pretty good there for awhile with the sweet and beautiful Belldandy - until her sexy sister Urd crashed the party with the intent of helping move her sister's Earthbound love life into the fast lane. But goddesses or no goddesses, Keiichi's daily life goes on, however the mundane motions of daily life tend to take unpredictable twists when supernatural siblings are in the mix! Note: includes material from the previously published 1-555-Goddess. Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 152 pages, B&W. NOTE: The Standard Format reads left-to-right. Cover price $13.95.

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by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS It looks like Belldandy's powers are having a little trouble. She can't even make a penny levitate! What's going on? And to make matters worse, members of Keiichi's motorcycle club come for a visit. . . with a bunch of possessions for Keiichi to store, and now the crew is a bit short on space. But not to fear, it's Skuld to the rescue! You know how Skuld likes to create crazy new technologies, well, this time she's made a computer that will alter space! With the click of a makeshift video game controller, the room is twice as large! Now there's space for all the stuff and Keiichi too. But just wait, someone's got to mess it up eventually. It's the start of a fun new storyline in which otaku Matthew Sweet, the pop music star, will make a special appearance! Well, his lyrics will, at least. Join us for the first of five issues in "Traveller." On sale October 2 b&w, 32pg (1 of 5) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by Neal Shaffer & Daniel Krall Eddie's a cardshark. He likes dangerous games where the stakes are high ? where you can lose as big as you win, and when you win, it's especially sweet. His on-the-edge lifestyle worries Celeste, who would prefer he have a more stable job, something with less risks. And since Eddie loves Celeste, he's willing to make the change. He just has one more game he wants to play, and then he's out. Enter David Coulson. David has card tricks Eddie doesn't even know have been invented, and he's going to make sure that Eddie's retirement is always one big game away. One Plus One is a neo-noir tale of psychological horror from the exciting new team of writer Neal Shaffer and artist Daniel Krall. With a cover by Powers co-creator Michael Avon Oeming, the sum of these comics parts is something truly exceptional! b&w, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 49 - 1st printing. "Croatian Aces of World War 2!" Written by Boris Ciglic and Dragan Savic. Art by John Weal.Initially flying Italian-supplied Fiat G.50s, the Croat forces suffered heavy losses during 1942 whilst flying alongside JG 52 in the southern sector of the Russian front. Despite this, a significant number of kills fell to future aces such as Cvitan Galic and Mato Dubovak during this time, and when the units re-equipped with Bf 109G-10s in 1943, battle-seasoned Croat pilots started to rack up impressive scores. This book reveals how, by 1944, Croat air groups were defending Yugoslavia from British and American air raids, and in the final months of the war a handful of surviving pilots fought on until final defeat in May 1945. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

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Volume 50 - 1st printing. "Hungarian Aces of World War 2!" Written by György Punka. Art by Stephan Boshniakov. Like Germany, Hungary was forbidden from having an air force following the defeat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the end of World War 1. However, again like Germany, the new state of Hungary created an air arm in secret during the 1930s. Hungarian fighter pilots first saw action against their Slovakian neighbours in early 1939, following the annexation of Czechoslovakia by Germany. In June 1941, Hungarian armed forces joined the Germany in the invasion of Russia, and pilots from the I/I Fighter Group saw continuous action into 1942. Flying CR.42s, Re.2000s and Bf 109Es, pilots scored a modest number of kills. However, when the Bf 109G-equipped Hungarian 101 ŒPuma1 Fighter Regiment was committed to action over Kharkov in April 1943, numerous aces started to rapidly build their scores. One year later the unit returned home in order to defend Hungarian cities from American heavy bombers, and pilots such as Dezsö Szentgyörgyi and György Debrödy scored the bulk of their kills in desperate battles against American fighters and bombers. Unlike most of Germany's Eastern European allies, Hungary did not capitulate during the Russian advances of 1944, and its fighter pilots fought on until May 1945. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

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Volume 86 - 1st printing. "Japanese Naval Aviation Uniforms and Equipment 1937-45!" Written by Gary Nila. Art by Bill Younghusband. This long awaited title provides a fantastic reference resource on the uniforms, dress, flight gear and personal weaponry of the Imperial Japanese Navy airmen of World War II. It includes detailed descriptions of flight gear, including manufacture information, and interviews with IJN pilots such as Sakai, Komachi, Tanimizu, Kawato and Saito regarding the use of a variety of equipment are integrated into the text. Packed with great contemporary illustrations, photographs of original items, and colour pictures, this title provides a meticulously detailed examination of the dress and equipment of the Imperial Japanese Navy's aviators in World War II. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 39 - 1st printing. "The Napoleanic Wars Part 4!" By Gregory Fremont-Barnes. This volume covers Napoleon's gradual fall from power, beginning in the spring of 1813, when France prepared to face the vengeance of Russia and Prussia. quickly raising new armies composed of inexperienced conscripts and invalided veterans, and with a critical shortage of cavalry, Napoleon resolved to preserve his empire in Germany, where he initially managed to achieve some hard-fought victories. When at last Austria threw in her lot with the Allies and the epic Battle of Leipzig followed, Napoleon was forced to retreat across the Rhine, there to resist the onslaught on home soil. The pressure against him proved too great, and with Paris lost and his marshals refusing to fight on, no option remained but abdication. Yet his last battle, and one of the most decisive in military history, was still to come: Waterloo. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 60- 1st printing. "Sharpshooters of the American Civil War 1861-65 !" Written by Philip Katcher. Art by Stephen Walsh. When the American Civil War broke out in 1861 both Confederate and Union experts decided that specialized sharpshooter units should be formed. These highly trained marksmen served in a front-line role and, due to the technological developments of the 1850s, were equipped with weapons that could guarantee greater accuracy over increased range than traditional muskets. This title examines the recruitment, training, tactics and deployment of sharpshooters from both sides of the conflict. It also takes a close look at the specialized personal weaponry of the sharpshooter, the rifle and its accoutrements, as well as the sharpshooters' unique insignia and identification patches. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER. In stores August 28. "The War in Hell," Part 1 of 6, begins the third story arc of OUT THERE. Though trapped in the Draedrealm, the kids are delighted to be reunited with their families and friends ? even Loomis and the cheerleaders! But when Reverend Keeler spots vultures swarming over a distant valley, Jess, Zach and some of the men go hunting...and nearly end up the prey. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Rev. Becky dreams of a return to El Dorado City, and meets their new allies. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Matthew Cashel. (A) Jeremy Haun. BW, 40pp. The Concept: Paradigm showcases a world very familiar, a world of arguing couples, sitcoms, and 9-5 jobs. A world we all know and understand, a world in hiding. It is within those shadows, however, that the real world of paradigm is waiting. Waiting for a time when the shroud can be thrown back, and the last generation of mankind can truly begin its final years. The evolution has begun, and no one gets out alive. Except for those, perhaps, who embrace the "POP"! This Issue: VCR tapes, recordable DVDs, and episode 22 of Moonlighting; what happens in a world where passions run too strongly, when obsession creates new understanding? What is Ultimate Sanity and what does it have to do with dogs who can't reach the water bowl? Join Chris Howells, Zeke Moore, Andrew Dreiser, and a troll named Dogberry on a collective unconscious journey into the unknown. And remember, enlightenment is only a mini-van impact away. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross. Art by Doug Braithwaite and Bill Reinhold. Cover by Alex Ross. Mr. Fantastic and his allies plan to recreate Death, and Meggan is reunited with King Britain. Characters: Dr. Doom; Captain America; The Skull; Punisher; Giant-Man; Daredevil; Phoenix; Iron Man; Black Bolt; Kingpin; Nighthawk; Watcher; X-51; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Woman; Wyatt Wingfoot; Cyclops; Immortus; Hulk; Dr. Strange; Plantman; King Britain; Medusa; Prestor John; Black Knight; Amanda Sefton; Meggan; Belasco; Colossus; Thor; Loki; Odin. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.99.

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by Ron Marz, Bart Sears, Mark Pennington, & Michael Atiyeh The army of the vast empire of Shinacea marches upon Nayado's vulnerable capital. The only thing standing in its way - the remnants of Nayado's own military, led by General Ryuichi. As the battle rages and a winter storm brews, can Ryuichi's samurai save their nation from destruction? Meanwhile, Obo-san makes a fateful decision concerning his own involvement. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Crisis of Faith!" Collects Path (2002-2004) #1-6. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Bart Sears, Walter Simonson, Mark Pennington, and Michael Atiyeh. Loyalty and honor. Madness and death. These are the markers along The Path, a samurai tale like no other. Telling the story of a monk who swears vengeance against the gods after watching them slay his warlord brother. With stunning spread-oriented artwork by Bart Sears, as well as a special issue by comics master Walter Simonson, this volume begins a tale of epic proportions and exotic settings. The monk Obo-san turns his back on not only the gods to whom he prayed, but the emperor to whom he owes his unquestioning loyalty, and setting in motion events that could save his nation - or doom it. Crisis of Faith also includes a special sketchbook section featuring preliminary artwork by Bart Sears. Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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cover by humberto ramos paul jenkins (w)/humberto ramos (p)/wayne faucher (i) The crazed conclusion to the Green Goblin saga! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG2.25 Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY COLIN WILSON; PAINTED COVERS BY SIMON BISLEY EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 14. A mature readers super-hero noir spectacular! Have you ever had something on the edge of your thoughts but couldn't recall it? That's the problem facing Cole Cash ? a.k.a. Grifter of the WildCats. After being summoned by his old Team 7 associate and legendary IO spook John Lynch, Cole is ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Whom the perpetrators work for and what their ultimate goals are become the least of Grifter's concern's after Lynch falls victim to a vicious attack that leaves him at death's door. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5)$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY COLIN WILSON; PAINTED COVERS BY SIMON BISLEY EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 14. A mature readers super-hero noir spectacular! Have you ever had something on the edge of your thoughts but couldn't recall it? That's the problem facing Cole Cash ? a.k.a. Grifter of the WildCats. After being summoned by his old Team 7 associate and legendary IO spook John Lynch, Cole is ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Whom the perpetrators work for and what their ultimate goals are become the least of Grifter's concern's after Lynch falls victim to a vicious attack that leaves him at death's door. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Pounded (2002) #1-3.

Written by Brian Wood. Art by Steve Rolston.

This new trade paperback collects the critically acclaimed three-issue miniseries by Brian Wood (Couscous Express, Channel Zero) and Steve Rolston (Queen & Country, Mek).

In a city filled with trust-fund babies and armchair revolutionaries, Heavy Parker rules the punk scene as a benevolent dictator. He sings lead in a local hardcore band. He puts out zines, pseudo-revolutionary material, and flypost propaganda about town. It's good to be king. Or at least it is until Missy, Heavy's girlfriend, goes away for college. How can a guy like Heavy be expected to handle a long-distance romance? Short answer: He can't. Missy is out of sight and Heavy's mind is already drifting towards his next sexual conquest. A king can't be expected to live without a queen. But can he maintain his throne when Missy returns, reborn as a true NYC punk and pissed as all hell? Can Heavy survive a true group of hardcores invading his turf or will he just wind up Pounded?

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $8.95.

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WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY STEVE SADOWSKI AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY TOM GRUMMETT AND MICHAEL BAIR In stores August 14. The first special "spotlight" issue focuses on Power Company associate Striker Z, as he takes on a solo assignment deep in the Yukon, protecting a corporate installation from the attacks of a subterranean army. We'll learn more about what drives a danger-loving guy like Striker Z in a story that tests him, tempts him ? and might even lure him away from the Power Company! FC, 32 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

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(W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Mike Avon Oeming. The Concept: Heroes glide through the sky on lightning bolts and fire. Flamboyant villains attempt daring daylight robberies. God-like alien creatures clash in epic battle over the nighttime sky. And on the dirty city streets below, Homicide Detective Christian Walker does his job. Walker is teamed up with spunky rookie Detective Deena Pilgrim to investigate murders specific to superhero cases - investigations that take them from the seediest underbelly a city has to offer, to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. This Issue: "Anarchy" - Part 4. Its anarchy in the streets!! The public has turned against its superheroes and the bodies are piling up! Will the superheroes turn on the people and if so, is there any way for the police to stop them. Ongoing monthly series. MATURE READERS FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Mike Avon Oeming. The Concept: Heroes glide through the sky on lightning bolts and fire. Flamboyant villains attempt daring daylight robberies. God-like alien creatures clash in epic battle over the nighttime sky. And on the dirty city streets below, Homicide Detective Christian Walker does his job. Walker is teamed up with spunky rookie Detective Deena Pilgrim to investigate murders specific to superhero cases. investigations that takes them from the seediest underbelly a city has to offer, to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. This Issue IT'S THE MILESTONE 25TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE BRAND NEW STORY ARC: THE SELLOUTS One of the city's most controversial vigilantes finds himself embroiled in the most notorious scandals in the history of Powers - and it all leads to murder. Walker and Deena go on a field trip to New York City to investigate the dirty underside of one of the seventies classic super teams. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Little Deaths!" Collects Powers (2000-2004 1st Series Image) #12-14. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Mike Avon Oeming. A selection of Powers most intriguing and salacious stories published to date. Plus, an explosive gathering of some of the most hard to find Powers material. "GROUPIES": A superhero sex scandal like you have never seen before. When one of the biggest horndog's in the history of superheroes is found dead in bed, the underworld of superheroes groupies comes into the spotlight. "RIDE ALONG": Warren Ellis guest-stars as himself. Warren invites himself onto a research ride-along with the stars of Powers and wouldn't you know it, things turn terribly wrong right away! Find out why this long out of print story, originally seen in Powers #7, is our number one requested reprint. PLUS: The very first reprinting of the entire Powers Wizard Edition, plus the complete, critically-acclaimed Powers Annual. Powers: Who Killed Madman? A devious Powers parody by Bendis and Oeming with a staggering array of comic book superstar guest-stars that has to be seen to be believed. The Powers Coloring & Activity Book: No, we are not joking. Bonus Story: "KEYS": A noir crime story. The very first collaboration between Bendis and Oeming. Plus: A dazzling Mike Oeming sketchbook, a cover gallery, and an in-depth interview with Brian Michael Bendis. Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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by Tom Root & Jerzy Drozd Great googly moogly! High school kids with superpowers are beating the tar out of each other for the entertainment of some creepy aliens, who are broadcasting the spectacle back to their home planet via pay-per-view TV! Only our hero, Evan, knows how this game is going to end: he's got to stop evil class president Victor from vanquishing the entire student body before their real opponent shows up! Now a handful of survivors must square off against a newcomer more powerful than all of them put together! The thrilling conclusion to the three-issue mini-series from writer Tom Root (ToyFare magazine's "Twisted ToyFare Theatre") and artist Jerzy Drozd (Ninja High School, Hitomi)! b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. By Min-Woo Hyung. Temozarela, a fallen archangel with plans to upset the supernatural order, has sent his strongest minions to battle Ivan Isaacs. The last corrupt preacher to battle Ivan, Jarbilong, was defeated at Isaacs' hands. Now Temozarela must find a new way to stop Isaacs. The third volume of the controversial Korean horror series begins to explain the origins of Ivan Isaacs, a priest who sold his soul to the devil Belial. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in. 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Gears Shifting. Stories, art and cover by David Hahn. Trudy Honeyvan and her circle of friends have typical teen misadventures when theyre not dealing with the strange events in their town. Trudy gets closer to the truth when she decides to crack open her Magic Eight Ball and see if the die inside really says 'We Are Watching You.' 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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by Ryoji Minagawa Ryo discovers that Hayato, the new kid in town, is responsible for Katsumi's kidnapping. When the two start to fight, one of Hayato's arms transforms into a deformed superweapon. From out of nowhere, a third person appears armed with deadly claws. He was sent by a secret organization to come after both Hayato and Ryo. Will Ryo and Hayato team up against their common enemy or will it be a free for all? And what's going on with all these mutating arms and secret agents? b&w, 40pg$3.25 Cover price $3.25.

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The Exclusive - Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Darick Robertson and Nelson DeCastro. Cover by Tim Bradstreet. The FURY creative team re-unites in this stand-alone issue! A Bugle reporter gets to Soap and forces the Punisher to take him on a night of fighting crime for an exclusive story. But the odds of surviving a night with the Punisher are slim indeed. Characters: Punisher; Soap; Chuck Self; the Mob. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG+ Cover price $2.99.

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Stories and Art by Ariel Bordeaux and Rick Altergott. The plot thickens in Episode Two of "Blessed Be," Rick Altergott's amazing new Doofus epic. Also, "Maple Valley Public Library" continues. Ariel's new teenage saga, "Queen of the Geeks," begins. Plus, a super-compressed career overview of porn star John Holmes by Altergott. 32 pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only* Cover price $3.50.

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by Rumiko Takahashi While fighting with Herb, Ranma gets doused with a strange type of water that prevents him from reverting to male-form! Herb has the antidote, but she won't give it up without a fight. Soon Ranma, Ryoga, and Mousse find themselves in a pitched battle with Herb, Mint and Lime for possession of their special water! b&w, 32pg (7 of 11) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Rumiko Takahashi Setting out to get the magical teapot that will get the female Ranma back to his male side, Ranma, Mousse, and Ryoga lose all their money and their map! To make up for this loss, they all get jobs at a hot spring inn! Then, Herb, Mint, and Lime stop by for a soak in the hot spring, and join in to try whatever it takes to switch Ranma back! b&w, 32pg (8 of 11) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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This issue: Terri Windling - Bluebeard and the Bloody Chamber; Naomi Kritzer - Snow Witch; Bruce Glassco - Man versus Pond; Superheroes - Mark Bourne; Wizard Art - Omar Rayyan; Mel Gibson Sees Signs. Cover price $3.99.

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by HADEN BLACKMAN and CARY NORD; cover by CARY NORD Death-defiers and death dealers take center stage in this issue. Marvel at the escape artistry of Harry Houdini! Tremble at the terrible legacy of Blackbeard the pirate! Quake as Mirin Dajo drives swords through his body! And, most importantly, believe when you hear the dreadful tale of Rasputin, the mad monk, who cheated death again and again... A series of fantastic stunts, adventures, and historical events from Ripley's vast files of the unbelievable, but true! On sale August 21 b&w, 24pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by HADEN BLACKMAN and CARY NORD; cover by CARY NORD Human Wonders, the third installment of the Ripley's Believe It Or Not! series focuses on human oddities throughout history. Narrated by the original Siamese Twins, this issue covers human hyperbole's, including the world's fattest twins, and explores the bizarre human afflictions that produce dog-faced boys and elephant men. Though disturbing and stark, Human Wonders attempts to prove how those who appear less than human can actually be so much more than the rest of us. On sale October 23 b&w, 24pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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(W) J. Michael Straczynski (P/I) Brent Anderson(c) John Starr In stores the week of June 12th. The Concept: 113 people are born with superpowers, granted by a comet that crashed into their hometown before they were born. Rising Stars is the story of the lives and times of these "Specials," following their victories, their defeats, and their struggles - both with the world at large and within their own ranks. This Issue: J. Michael Straczynski's epic story of the Specials continues. They've tried to change to world for the better...but people don't like to be told what's good for them. How can a few extraordinary individuals stand against the very ordinary masses? Recommended for readers and fans of Watchmen, JLA, Planetary, and Avengers. FC, 32pg (20 of 24)$2.50 Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY JON LEWIS; ART BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY MICHAEL LOPEZ AND PEPOY. It's the grand finale to the weirdest ROBIN tale we've done! Tim and Spoiler solve the riddle of Natalia, but are they too late to save her from a murderous stalker? And what strange gift does the stalker bear that draws his prey to him? See Robin and Spoiler like you've never seen them before, and be amazed as Steph reveals her manipulative side! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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2nd and later printings. Written by Antony Johnston. Art by Dave Gilbert. Rosemary Grant is a normal 14-year-old computer geek: shy and introverted, with no time for anything besides hacking and schoolwork. But one morning, Rosemary's life is turned upside-down when she literally bumps into a stranger who switches her school backpack for one he's carrying... and this one talks! Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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by Bedard, Moline, & Dell; Colored by Bell Cornered in an empty church in the middle of the Badlands, Cassie and Sheriff Vargas fight for their lives against the Dark Spirits and their monstrous allies. But Vargas is consumed with his desire for revenge against Cassie. Can she break through his grief and rage before the werewolves break in? FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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by Butch Guice, Mike Perkins, & Laura DePuy After years of plotting and planning, Lightbourne's quest for the Enigmatic Prism comes to a fruitful and fateful end! Now Simon and Emma risk their lives to save the city of Partington, facing the enemy on a familiar but surprising battlefield--upon which Simon will make an unexpected sacrifice! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Mary Shelley Overdrive: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Dan Jolley. Art by Greg Scott. Cover by Tony Harris. Sabretooth breaks into the lab that developed the bio-engineered plague infecting his new girlfriend, but finds out he has a major fight on his hands. Characters: Sabretooth [Victor Creed]; Bonnie Hale; Ruth; Kalashnikov; Dr. Philip Krantz. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG+ Cover price $2.99.

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by Mike Gallagher & Dave Manak Based on the popular animated series from DIC airing on the ABC and UPN networks! It's another magical day in the life of everyone's favorite almost-a-witch, Sabrina, and her wacky teenage aunts and uncle! And don't forget Salem. Will Sabrina steal another spell from her aunt's "Spookie Jar" and turn her Junior High upside down? Is Archie's hair red? FC, 32pg $1.99 Cover price $1.99.

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By Michael Vega and Diana X. Sprinkle. Cover by Diana X. Sprinkle. Back Cover by Fred Perry. Halloween has descended, and Lavender is boarding up her magic store before the tsunami of costumed toddlings emerges from the night to gorge themselves on the surrounding residents' sweet, individually wrapped offerings! As the little monsters force their way through the cracks in her security, Lavender lapses into a flashback of her first traumatic childhood Halloween with her quirky, faster-than-the-speed-of-light assistant, Saiko. Saiko takes the spirit of the holiday way too far when she devises a plan to collect all the candy in the world and store it in Lavender's house! Now, Lavender must find a way to stop Saiko's candy crime spree before her house bursts like a pinata and her parents force her to wear the little fairy princess costume she despises so much. A sweet Halloween treat featuring Saiko and Lavender in all their childhood glory, from the creators behind Monsters of Rock (2002) #1 and True Hue (2002) #1! Saddle-stitched, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

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"You May Kiss the Bride...!" Story and art by Erik Larsen. The World's Greatest Super-hero fights to make the world a better place! We're keeping a lid on this one suffice to say that it will be the biggest change in the life of the Savage Dragon, well, ever. Recommended for readers and fans of bitchin' funnybooks. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Collects the Savage Dragonbert strips that ran as back-up features in Savage Dragon (1993 2nd Series) #57-99. Story and Art by Karl Hörnell. Cover by Karl Hörnell and Erik Larsen. From the pages of Savage Dragon comes Savage Dragonbert -- one of the most absurd superhero comics parodies ever. Working at a small Image studio, superhero/engineer Dragonbert, his jaded co-workers and his ever-conspiring roommate, Hitler's Brainbert, take satire to new lows. Savage Dragonbert: Full Frontal Nerdity is a complete collection of all published Savage Dragonbert material from the pages of Savage Dragon, plus outtakes, unfinished stories and bonus jokes galore. 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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By Marz, Fern, Hillsman II, and Ponsor. The mysterious Nadia of Tigris has been a staunch ally for Ethan and the Underground's cause. But now she reveals her true purpose and true loyalty, forcing Ethan to make a choice that could decide the fate of his fledgling kingdom. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN JOHN ROZUM AND ROBBIE BUSCH; ART BY JOE STATON, HORACIO OTTOLINI, ANTHONY WILLIAMS, AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY STATON AND DAVE HUNT In stores August 14. "The Dragon's Eye" continues! Scooby-Doo and the gang blaze a trail through the jungles of India, on the hunt for the criminal who's stealing the far-flung pieces of the Dragon's Eye jewel. But the monstrous guardians of the jungle are on their trail! Plus, a biplane-barnstorming banshee terrorizes Shaggy's family farm! FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.25.

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by Billy Tucci & Craig Shaw Gardner. Ana Ishikawa abandons her quest for vengeance and attempts to leave her tortured and murderous past behind. She begins a budding romance with police detective Peter DeNyse and is overjoyed by the unexpected arrival of her best friend, the vivacious and beautiful Tomoe Gozan. But, storm clouds have gathered overhead as Arashi, thirsting for revenge, brings in the most notorious off all assassins - the black-cloaked Nara Sohei. These ruthless warriors have dedicated their lives to the destruction of their centuries-old enemy, the Kyoto Sohei. And Ana has carelessly left behind several clues, all leading to her Kyoto lineage, and the Nara are sent to hunt down the Shi killer. This can only mean one thing: Ana Ishikawa, once the hunter, is now the hunted! Shi: The Illustrated Warrior combines the best aspects of New York Times best-selling author Craig Shaw Gardner's novelized verse and Shi creator Billy Tucci's dynamic and richly detailed illustrations! b&w, 32pg (3 of 7) $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Jason Little. Bee, a plucky and insatiable curious young woman, works as photo finishing technician in a one-hour lab in lower Manhattan. To amuse herself, she duplicates (for her own collection) any titillating photos that happen to pass through her hands. When pictures of a naked corpse are left for processing, Bee's interest is piqued. She learns that the photographs were taken by a prominent crime photographer, Oleg Khatchatourian, who specializes in arriving first at scenes of especially gruesome crimes. When Bee tails Khatchatourian and a few of his Russian compatriots, she overhears the sounds of gangland-style interrogation and realizes after narrowly escaping with her anonymity (and life) in tact, that she's up to her heck in trouble. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 208 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $24.95.