Comic books April 2003

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Wolverine Variant Cover. Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Mark Bright. How was the Marvel Universe created? Bill Jemas reveals all! Kal talks to an editor about turning his recent time traveling adventures into a comic book. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy (flashback); Mickey (flashback); Paul (flashback); CAMEO FLASHBACK: Jane Fonda; Ted Turner; Spider-Man; Punisher; Batman; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Black Panther; Wolverine. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

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Regular Edition. Art by Fred Rawles, Don Paresi and Steve Woron. Almost as old as the oceans, the legends of the mermaid have spanned the sea of time. These exotic mystical creatures have captivated generation after generation with their elusive beauty and erotic charm. Featuring nothing but mermaids. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers.

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Signed Edition. Signed by Steve Woron, Fred Rawles and the mermaid model Laurie. Art by Fred Rawles, Don Paresi and Steve Woron. Almost as old as the oceans, the legends of the mermaid have spanned the sea of time. These exotic mystical creatures have captivated generation after generation with their elusive beauty and erotic charm. Featuring nothing but mermaids. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers.

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(W) Val Staples (A) Emiliano Santalucia (I) Marco Failla Cover A - Emiliano Santalucia Cover B ? JJ Kirby NOTE: Retailers, please see order form for incentive program. FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing Monthly series In stores the week of April 16th. The Concept: In a realm where sorcery meets science, The Masters of the Universe set forth to protect all of Eternia from the onslaught of Skeletor and his evil forces. It's an epic tale of good versus evil, where there is new danger and suspense at every turn. The story we all loved from the 80's is reborn and re-launched for a new era. This Issue: Skeletor's plans go awry, and his desperation could result in catastrophic consequences. Can He-Man and the Masters stop Skeletor before one warrior makes the ultimate sacrifice to keep hope alive on Eternia? But the Masters always win and no one gets hurt, right? Wrong... Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Val Staples (A) Emiliano Santalucia (I) Marco Failla Cover A - Emiliano Santalucia Cover B ? JJ Kirby NOTE: Retailers, please see order form for incentive program. FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing Monthly series In stores the week of April 16th. The Concept: In a realm where sorcery meets science, The Masters of the Universe set forth to protect all of Eternia from the onslaught of Skeletor and his evil forces. It's an epic tale of good versus evil, where there is new danger and suspense at every turn. The story we all loved from the 80's is reborn and re-launched for a new era. This Issue: Skeletor's plans go awry, and his desperation could result in catastrophic consequences. Can He-Man and the Masters stop Skeletor before one warrior makes the ultimate sacrifice to keep hope alive on Eternia? But the Masters always win and no one gets hurt, right? Wrong... Cover price $2.95.

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Bad Moon Rising - Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Juan Bobillo and Marcelo Sosa. Cover by Celia Calle. Are those serial killers...or Sentinels? And what are they doing on campus? Kitty and Karma take down a deadly adaptive Sentinel with Shola's help. Kitty is debating Purity at a student rally over the mutant situation on campus when a whole cadre of Sentinels attack. Characters in this issue: Kitty Pryde; Karma; Shola Inkosi; Tom More; Sentinels; Alice Tremaine; Purity; Leong Coy Manh (cameo); Nga Coy Manh (cameo). 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Barbara Kesel, art by Steve McNiven and Tom Simmons, colors by Morry Hollowell. A Key Issue! Sephie of Meridian is a teenaged girl from a fantasy world beset by real- world problems. Receiving the Sigil propelled her into a dizzying whirl of grown-up decisions and responsibilities. Join Sephie of Meridian as she sets her crew on a course that will lead to the most difficult choice of her young life. On sale March 26. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Fred Beltran. Written by Alejandro Jodorowsky, Jim Macdonald, Dan Jolley and Jean-Pierre Dionnet. Art by Christian Hojgaard, Jorge Pereira Lucas, Igor David and Fred Beltran. A showcase of the best American and European comic creators! In this issue: "The Guilt" by Alejandro Jodorowsky and Christian Hojgaard; the science fiction tale "Second Chances" by Jim Macdonald and Jorge Pereira Lucas; the horror story "Worship Service" by Dan Jolley and Igor David; "Spouting Off: The Random Thoughts of Jean-Pierre Dionnet" article by Jean-Pierre Dionnet; "Megalex" by Jodorowsky and Fred Beltran; and The 1/2 Way Point Pin-Ups illo #5 by Beltran. 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

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Free Comic Book Day 2003 Edition. The origin of Metallix, reprinted from Metallix #1. Also, backup stories featuring the characters Peacekeeper, Freemind and Deathmask. Written by David Michelinie and Bob Layton, with art by Ron Lim, Layton, Pat Broderick, Terry Austin, Mike Leeke, Bob McLeod and Dick Giordano. Full color; 32 pages. Cover by Layton.

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by Michelinie, Lim, Layton, & Baumann Stranded in the Antarctic, the Metallix team go from frozen hell to hot water as they become the prey of the incendiary Fevre ? who is determined to utilize the Metal X armor for his own sinister purpose. Also, the conclusion of "The Origin." FC, 28pg$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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(W) Dan Jolley. (P) Stefano Caselli. (I) Barb Shulz. (Cover) Stefano Caselli. FC, 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: Having defeated the bounty hunter Ordaal and taken his ship, the Sunreaver, the Micronauts try to rendezvous with a contact that will tell them what Baron Karza's next move is. What they actually meet in the depths of outer space, however, stuns them all... Featuring the judgement of Azura Nova and a shocking visitation by a Time Traveler, the Micronauts' saga continues in "Star Chamber." FC32pp Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Jim Krueger (P) Steve Kurth (I) Ray Snyder (Cover) Steve Kurth F C 3 2 pp $ 2 . 9 5 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of April 2nd. The Concept: Ryan Archer faces the ultimate question as he must decide whether or not to kill Karza as a child. Meanwhile, the Time Traveler reveals the childhood of Karza, as he learns hard lessons in a hard world. As young Karza grows from slave to scientist, he gains all the tools necessary to become either a great savior or the greatest monster the universe has ever known. If Ryan doesn't stop him, thousands will die, but if he kills Karza, will he be destined to take his place? This Issue Ryan Archer and the mysterious Time Traveller witness Karza's bloody rise to power only to find that forces are conspiring in the future to keep them from changing the past. All this and Archer begins to suspect that his mysterious ally may want Archer's death instead of Karza's. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Gary Phillips. Art by Jeremy Love & Jeff Wasson. Cover by Mike Huddleston. The sexy, secret lives of the porn industry and LAPD! For Danny, blunts keep the pain of his existence dull and bearable, while chaperonin' hos keeps the rent paid. But when a girl gets knifed on his watch, Danny can kiss that goodbye...and say hello to life on the lam. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "In Search of Monkeysuit!" The critically acclaimed anthology series by some of New York's premiere animators and indy comics creators. Features Eisner-nominee Miriam Katin, Mo Willems (creator of Cartoon Network's Sheep in the Big City), Rex Steele co-creator Matt Peters, and other returning favorites! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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By Kit Wallis. So what is all the talk about? Monster Club has been on the lips of comic fans around the world. Mia and her team embark on yet another monster-mashing mission as they battle against hordes of flesh-eating beasts! Also look for the alternate cover by Skottie Young! Cardstock Cover. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $3.50.

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By Kit Wallis. So what is all the talk about? Monster Club has been on the lips of comic fans around the world. Mia and her team embark on yet another monster-mashing mission as they battle against hordes of flesh-eating beasts! Also look for the alternate cover by Skottie Young! Cardstock Cover. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $3.50.

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By Richard Emms and Kit Wallis. The Comic Book Convention! One of "The Organization's" team members is a comic book fan, but little does the team realize that one of the publishers is actually run by a host of Monsters, who are there at the 'con' to greet (and eat!) their fans! Blockbuster art from hot Brit talent, Kit Wallis! Cardstock cover. FC, 32pg$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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By Richard Emms and Kit Wallis. The Comic Book Convention! One of "The Organization's" team members is a comic book fan, but little does the team realize that one of the publishers is actually run by a host of Monsters, who are there at the 'con' to greet (and eat!) their fans! Blockbuster art from hot Brit talent, Kit Wallis! Cardstock cover. FC, 32pg$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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By Richard Emms and Kit Wallis. The Comic Book Convention! One of "The Organization's" team members is a comic book fan, but little does the team realize that one of the publishers is actually run by a host of Monsters, who are there at the 'con' to greet (and eat!) their fans! Blockbuster art from hot Brit talent, Kit Wallis! Cardstock cover. FC, 28pg$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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by Mike Allred & J. Bone Mike Allred (X-Statix) lets Mutant, Texas' J. Bone have all sorts of cartoony fun with the stretchy Mr. Gum! It's a blast of superhero whimsy, from two of comics' finest madmen. Colored by the Allreds! FC, 24pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. Collects Mutant, Texas: Tales of Sheriff Ida Red (2002) #1-4. Written by Paul Dini. Art by J. Bone. The sleepy town of Mutant, Texas, has had its share of disasters, some of which have caused them to - well, mutate. When their special features catch the eye of a traveling freak show, it's down to Ida Red to find out who is attempting to harm the people of her town. Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

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Written by Tony Bedard, art by Aaron Lopresti and Matt Ryan, colors by Wil Quintana. On a world where society is based upon magic instead of technology, ultimate power rests in the hands of the last person who wants it. Party-girl Giselle Villard couldn't care less about magic until a mysterious symbol on her palm made her the mystic protector of planet Ciress. Now she must mature into her new role before a legion of newfound enemies can destroy her! Giselle has returned home to the magical world of Ciress, only to find a global crisis brewing. The unseen enemy that banished her to a prehistoric realm is now turning one magical Guild against another. To expose her new nemesis, Giselle must travel to the land of the Enchantress Guild, but an ancient adversary of the women-wizards may permanently prevent Giselle from unmasking the mysterious manipulator. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Douglas Barré (A) Jiro (Cover) Jiro FC32pp$2.95Ongoing Monthly series In stores the week of April 2nd. The Concept: The myths are coming back. Trolls and faeries, giants and dragons, monsters and gods are no longer merely the stuff of legend. It's 1894, and in the dark corners and shadows of the world the myths are alive once more. The only hope to discover the truth is the Society for Cryptozoological Research, an explorers club dedicated to investigating and understanding the reappearance of creatures that " Should Not Be". Three things stand in their way: ancient gods with a sinister agenda, the mysterious disappearance of the last Society... and the British Empire. This Issue: The Mythstalkers' journey to the Labyrinth at Crete takes an unfortunate turn as they encounter the ghost pirates known as The Cheated. Of course, that's not nearly as bad as being shipwrecked on the island of the legendary Cyclops. Back in England things aren't much better. The time traveler, Coble, tightens his grip on London, and British mobsters, Batson and Quill, meet their new boss... the faerie witch, Valende. Confused? You won't be... if you read this issue of Mythstalkers! Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Jason Asala. Aaron Burr and a mysterious agent called "The Phantom Limb," battle it out. Learn more about Fish's future, both good and bad. Features failed expectations, mortality, revenge, American history, destiny, Ichthyology, and the art of collecting. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 86 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.50.

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Written by Tony Bedard, art by Paul Pelletier & Dave Meikis, colors by James Rochelle Trapped in a twisted universe ruled by the Negation Empire, an ordinary man named Obregon Kaine pits his extraordinary cunning and courage against the greatest foe imaginable. Escaping the prison planet was just the beginning ? can Kaine's fugitives win a war for freedom when every star in the sky belongs to the god-king Charon? Sworn enemies, Kaine and Komptin have only once chance for survival: each other! Stranded on the Negation's most feared planet, they must combine their talents if they are ever to escape that world's deadly denizens ? but the price of escape will demand a sacrifice that neither is willing to make. On sale March 12. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Baptism of Fire!" Collects Negation (2002-2004) #7-12. Written by Tony Bedard. Art by Paul Pelletier and David Meikis. The rebellion against the Negation's emperor takes its first bold step in "Baptism of Fire." When one of their own is abducted and held prisoner by Emperor Charon, Kaine's fugitives must attempt a rescue against all odds. New enemies, unexpected allies, and epic battles highlight the most explosive NEGATION adventure yet! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

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by Rod Espinosa Nalyn's life filling in as a princess isn't easy at the best of times, exhausting her and earning only thankless abuse from the real princess. She's been kidnapped and rescued, then had to lead her country's troops into battle. What could possibly happen next? Nalyn finds she shouldn't have asked. FC, 32pg $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

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by PHIL AMARA and GUY DAVIS The end is here. Winterbone and his underlings wreak havoc on the streets, and the police are powerless to stop them. Innocents flee in terror. Midnight City has never faced so great a threat. In the final issue of the two-fisted, white-knuckled, action-adventure Streets of Blood, the goggled gangbusters come face to face with a foe they can't fight? themselves! Enter Midnight City's only hope ? The Murderist. Phil Amara and Guy Davis conclude Streets of Blood. Questions will be answered, doors will be closed. There will never be another series like it. On sale March 26 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY BRIAN EWING. As Nightwing takes on the new Tarantula, a familiar face turns up dead in the sewers of Blüdhaven. Meanwhile, the cops of Blüdhaven are becoming increasingly violent. Can Nightwing get to the bottom of their strange behavior before they tear the city apart? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Stories, Art and Cover by Lewis Trondheim. Translations by Kim Thompson. Ever wonder what it's like to sit in on an editorial meeting at L'Association, the French publishing house Lewis Trondheim co-owns? Wonder no more, as we get to witness a meeting of the six principals that turns into a drunken tussle with a toilet brush. Also, little Lewis discovers the joys and pitfalls of thievery; older Lewis battles the bulge; and a store visit turns into a nausea-inducing debacle when Lewis' friends gross him out with explicit talk of medical emergencies. Plus: A special cameo by Moebius! With this issue, The Nimrod expands to 32 pages, adding 8 pages of short features to the regular 24-page autobio story! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Excited! Who is that Unusual Girl? - Story and Art by Katie Bair. Assists by Robby Bevard. Guru plays vid games, He is infatuated, With a ninja girl; Yumei knows ninja, Her skills are quite impressive, But won't help her now; Love is in the air, Psychos wish to date Yumei, Her life really sucks! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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KOSUKE FUJISHIMA produced by STUDIO PROTEUS On sale May 7, b&w, 32pg, (2 of 4), $2.99 Motorcycle mania has gotten the best of Meguimi, Keiichi's little sister. Driven to be the best biker around, she decides to test her skill against the Phantom Racer, a ghostly motorbike apparition that sometimes appears on a dark stretch of country road. Keiichi and Belldandy aren't far behind to keep an eye on her, but Meguimi better watch the road because racing phantoms could get her killed! Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 51 - 1st printing. "'Down to Earth' Strafing Aces of the Eighth Air Force!" Written by William N Hess. Art by Chris Davey. 'Like The Long Reach, Down to Earth is a message from the battle at its height, told in their own words by the men who fight' - this is how Brig-Gen Francis Griswold, VIII Fighter Command, ends his introduction to this book. His official endorsement reveals just how important a document Down to Earth was to the teaching of tyro fighter pilots heading for action in the ETO. More leading aces were lost to flak whilst ground strafing than to German fighters. In this book William Hess has included biographies of all the pilots that originally contributed to this work back in 1943-44. Softcover, 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

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Volume 39 - 1st printing. " B-17 Flying Fortress Units of the Pacific War!" Written by Martin Bowman. Art by Mark Styling. The B-17 saw combat in the Pacific from the moment a formation of these bombers arrived at Pearl Harbor during the midst of the 7 December 1941 Japanese attack. By the end of the war, SB-17 rescue craft were saving combat crews in the waters off Japan. This book reveals why, to the public, the Flying Fortress was better known than the Spitfire, the Boeing 747, or Lindbergh's Spirit of St Louis. The name recognition enjoyed by the B-17 was that company's reason for creating B-17 Steak Sauce and Osprey's reason to round out the saga of this great wartime aircraft. Softcover, 98 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "American Civil War Fortifications Part 1!" Written by Stephen Turnbull. Art by Peter Dennis. The landscape of 16th- and 17th-century Japan was dominated by the graceful and imposing castles constructed by the powerful ‘daimyo' of the period. In this the most turbulent era in Japanese history, these militarily sophisticated structures provided strongholds for the consolidation and control of territory, and inevitably they became the focus for many of the great sieges of Japanese history: Nagashino (1575), Kitanosho (1583), Odawara (1590), Fushimi (1600), Osaka (1615) and Hara (1638), the last of the battles that brought an end to a period of intense civil war. This title traces their development from the earliest timber stockades to the immense structures that dominated the great centres of Osaka and Edo. 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 PRODUCTIONS. In stores February 26. The entire town of El Dorado City has been exiled to the terrifying otherworld known as the Draedrealm, and now Mark, Jess, Casey and Zach are trapped there as well. When the realm's bizarre and lethal inhabitants turn against the earthfolk, that exile seems certain to end in horrific tragedy ? unless a near-mythic talisman is located in time. Meanwhile, on Earth, a mystic menace also stalks Becky, Abel and the others who seek a way to save E.D. City. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Softcover Spiral-Bound Edition - Volume 33. This extra-large version features stay-flat spiral binding, larger print, and room for notes. Contains only the pricing, top ten charts and selected glossary matter. This edition features a 40th anniversary X-Men #1 re-creation by artist John K. Snyder III. Softcover (Spiralbound), 10-in. x 11-in., 1,012 pages, B&W. Cover price $37.00.

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(W) Matt Cashel. (P) Jeremy Haun & Seth Merriman. (I) William Haun. BW, 40pp. The Concept: A soap opera charting the final generation of mankind as we understand it. Where every scene counts and the status quo of times past is forgotten. Starring an ensemble cast and focusing on both their individual and connecting lives, Paradigm is a personal, yet epic exploration of a world where passions, nazis (what?), irish pubs, government cabals, talking cats, and naked shadow sprites that look like Woody Allen thrive. The barriers of reality are thinning as we sleep. Fight for the sitcom and stop the POP evolution today! This Issue: "SWIRLY THINGS"?Summer goes on the lamb,Andrew Dreiser returns, and Dick gets naked. Seth Merryman writer/artist/creator of the world's most influential comic book, "SWIRLY THINGS" finds his writing day circling the drain when Dick (leader and co-founder of the Presidents of the Apocalypse-and defender against the evolution invasion) arrives on his front door step; guns drawn, unconcious beauty thrown over his shoulder and a squad of militants on his tail. All this and Andrew Dreiser finds poison gas under the local "MeatyBurger". Cover price $2.95.

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by Terry Moore "Wonderland" ?? a charming story about a little boy in a strange land filled with beautiful fairies, cloud farmers, wicked queens, and yellowphants. Plus, Kixie's back, and Plato the Philosophical Polar Bear makes a surprise appearance! b&w, 24pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger. Art by Tom Yeates. Cover by Alex Ross. A turning point in the PARADISE X saga! Spoilers ahead: Odin is defeated and is forced to pay for his crime of making a deal with Mephisto to become a god by seeing his eternal realm brought low. Thor cuts down the world ash which has allowed Mephisto free access to alternate realities. As Donnerson (Odin's human alter ego) is left to die alone, the denizens of Asgard return and proclaim him the All Father, despite his past faults. Asgard is restored but is forever cut off from Earth. Thor, Loki and Surtur accompany X-51 to Earth and prepare to make new lives for themselves. Characters in this issue: Thor [also as Donald Blake]; X-51; Odin; Loki; Balder; Sif; Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg; Surtur; CAMEOS: Mephisto; Wolverine of 2013; Spider-Girl [May Parker]; Deathlok [Luther Manning]; Bloodstorm; Hyperion; Iron Man of 2020; Killraven; Marvel Boy; Gorilla Man [Ken Hale]; M-11; Venus; 3-D Man. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Ron Marz, art by Mathew Smith & Mark Pennington, colors by Michael Atiyeh He swore to destroy the gods he once served! The holy monk Obo-san embodied the feudal ideals of peity, honor and duty. Then his samurai brother called upon the gods to save his nation, only to be slain by the petty, spiteful deities. Now, armed with the Weapon of Heaven, Obo-san seeks the death of the gods who betrayed him and the rebirth of his shattered faith. As Obo-san prepares to take a fateful step from which there can be no turning back, the evil emperor of Shinacea again mounts an effort to obtain the all-powerful Weapon of Heaven. And this time his tool will be Obo-san's deceased brother, Todosi! New penciler Matthew Smith (Day of Judgment, The Clockmaker) debuts. On sale March 26. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Blood on Snow!" Collects Path (2002-2004) #7-12. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Bart Sears, Mark Pennington, and Michael Atiyeh. A monk now stripped of his faith possesses the most powerful weapon in an exotic land of samurai warriors. As merciless invaders advance across the countryside, Obo-san must decide where his true loyalty lies. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

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Stories, Art and Cover by Scott Roberts. These volumes are a great introduction, for fans young and old alike, to Scott Roberts' acclaimed series about the adventures of a young girl named Patty-Cake, presented through Roberts' observant, satirical and comical perspective! In this issue: Hey, hey, it's the Weasels! And no one's a bigger fan than Patty-Cake is...or are they? And if she's not, who is?! Being a fan defines who Patty-Cake is -- how can anyone steal that thunder from her?! Find out in "Weasels 4 Ever"! Plus: An assortment of strips showing Patty-Cake's development over strips from the 1960's to the 1980's; it's a windy day in "Gone With the Wind"; a fake ad for a soap dispenser in "Soap Dope"; and "Sweet Dreams" 1-pager. Also: Patty-Cake finds money in a 2-pager by Dave Roman, and "Patty on the Planet Flu" illustration by Mark Crilley. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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Cover pencils by Francisco Herrera, inks by Wayne Faucher. "Rules of the Game," script by Zeb Wells, pencils by Michael O'Hare, inks by Wayne Faucher; Spidey faces off against his newest foe, Boomerang. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Trials and Tribulations!" Collects Peter Parker: Spider-Man (1999) #35, 37, and 48-50.

Written by Paul Jenkins. Art by Mark Buckingham, Wayne Faucher, Staz Johnson.

Now a young man, Peter attempts to live a normal life while facing some of the most powerful - and strangest - villains ever.

This volume includes of series a tales, including a three-parter in which Spider-Man faces off against an enigmatic new female villain, plus a special extra-length story in which Peter and Aunt May talk at length about some of the wall-crawler's most dangerous adventures.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

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WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY TOM GRUMMETT AND PRENTIS ROLLINS When the devastating threat of Dr. Polaris and the Cadre stands revealed, the Power Company must choose. Do they fight, even though they have no client, or ignore the danger in order to pursue paying work? One choice could bankrupt the Company ? but the other could destroy it from within! FC, 32 PG Cover price $2.75.

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(W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Mike Avon Oeming. This year Bendis scored the comic book trifecta by winning the Wizard Fan Award, Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Award and Eisner Award for 'Best Writer.' This Issue: THE SHOCKING NEW POWERS STORYLINE! "Forever Man": Part 1. Yeah this is where we pretty much shock the crap out of you! Powers takes a dizzying 180 degree turn and we present our largest scale storyline yet. If this storyline were a movie, it wouldn't be... because the budget would be insane. This is an epic of the largest scale. Old school Powers fans will be thrilled with the full tilt boogie, while others looking for a jump on, looking for something new in their big pile of homogenized superhero comics, will be relieved to finally find something. Notice how we didn't tell you the hook. Well, the title says a lot, and anything past that will give it away. Also, miss your letter columns? We have one of the biggest and brashest right here. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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4 pages of preview art from Hulk: Nightmerica; interview with Steve Niles on Dark Days. Flip covers: Planetary/Batman: Night on Earth by John Cassaday; Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity by Matt Wagner. 8x11, 480+pg, PC $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

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Discover the world of Japanese animation and comics with Protoculture Addicts, the longest running anime/manga magazine in North America! This issue focuses on Osamu Tezuka, best known for creating Tetsuwan Atom. Considered a legend in Japan, he played an important role in the beginning of anime and manga. A look at the history, the Astroboy manga, and the upcoming TV series and new comic, Phoenix! Other featured anime will include spotlights on Hack//SIGN, Captain Tsubasa, Chobits, Galaxy Angel, Hikaru no Go, Kaze no Yojimbo, RahXephon, Siamese Cats, and more! All this, plus "Anime World" articles; an interview with a voice actor; The Modern Japanese Music Database Part 19; more convention & festival reports; reviews of recent anime and manga-related products, and the latest anime news. Bimonthly. (Protoculture) Magazine, 72pg, PC$4.95 Cover price $4.95.