Comic books May 2003

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Cover by Jim Starlin Jim Starlin (w&p)/Al Milgrom (i) Jim Starlin's could-be tale of the final days of the Marvel Universe debuts bi-weekly in March! Featuring appearances by all of the Marvel Universe's big guns! 48 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Jim Starlin Jim Starlin (w&p)/Al Milgrom (i) Jim Starlin's could-be tale of the final days of the Marvel Universe continues! Heroes featured in this issue: Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Namor, the Sub-Mariner, Incredible Hulk, Thor, Zeus and Captain Marvel. Villains in this issue: Akhenaten, Thanos, Dr. Doom. 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG Cover price $2.99.

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INCREDIBLE HULK Gus's world comes crashing down around him when his evil neighbor buys the very last issue of the INCREDIBLE HULK from the comic book store. What will Gus be forced to endure to get a glimpse of his favorite comic... and will he be able to contain his Hulk- like rage in order to read the entire issue? Plus, to top it all off, the Hulk has been sighted in town and Gus will do anything to get a glimpse of the green goliath! (Rush solicited for sale in March!) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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MAN Gus imagines himself to be everyone's favorite wall-crawler as the opening of the new Spider-Man movie approaches. But what happens when Gus is forced to miss the movie and go to... a family reunion? Will even Spider-Man be able to save Gus from the horrors of a family car ride, potato salad, and square dancing? (Rush solicited for sale in March!) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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MEN Gus's baby sister Tilly is a nuisance. She destroys Gus's room, she steals his cookies, and basically makes his life a mess! But is Tilly a mutant? Gus sure thinks so, and he's called the mutant experts in to find out for sure! Will the X-Men discover the truth about Tilly ... or will Gus be too annoying for them to even care? (Rush solicited for sale in March!) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Val Staples (A) Emiliano Santalucia Cover A: Emiliano Santalucia Cover B: Premium Holofoil Tommy Lee Edwards $5.95 FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of May 14th The Concept: In a realm where sorcery meets science, The Masters of the Universe set forth to protect all of Eternia from the evil onslaught of Skeketor 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 '80s is reborn and relaunched for a new era. This issue: Our heroes respond to odd mishaps in the kingdom of Avion. But strange things are in the air when a sudden threat arises to challenge its citizens and the Masters. Our saga continues as we lead up to the no-holds-barred event of the summer for the Masters of the Universe! Cover price $2.95.

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Memento Mori - Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Juan Bobillo and Marcelo Sosa. Cover by Celia Calle. The Pryde of the X-Men's limited series concludes. Kitty hasn't been expelled yet, but she may be executed! Sentinels, racists and hot college girls, oh my! Kitty and her friends have a final showdown with the deadly new breed of Sentinels, little knowing that the leader of the mutant hate group Purity has kept one for herself. Characters in this issue: Kitty Pryde; Karma; Shola Inkosi; Tom More; Sentinels; Alice Tremaine. 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 princess's fairy-tale childhood is shattered by the death of her father... and a gift of terrifying power. Branded by marks of supernatural origin, Sephie and her wicked uncle Ilahn will either bring renewal or destruction to the poisoned world of Demetria. Young Sephie must now grow into the role of global savior, but will defeating her uncle cost her her innocence? Ilahn of Cadador, the greatest businessman his world has ever known, has put aside the ruling of his island in order to prepare his revenge against his errant niece. How much is he willing to destroy just to cause Sephie pain? FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Ryan Archer witnesses Karza's final confrontation with the last surviving Pharoid Priest only to find himself not in the past, but in his own future, where he himself will face Karza for one final battle. What is the secret purpose of the Time Traveler? And how does this fit into the larger story of the Micronauts, both past and present? All the secrets are revealed here in a story that will please Micronauts fans, both old and new! Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Micronauts (2002 2nd Series) #1-5. Written by Scott Wherle. Art by Eric Wolfe Hanson and E.J. SU. Cover by Stefano Caselli. Within our own universe lies another universe unbeknownst to us...until now. The realm of the Micronauts - a domain 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. Introducing Micronauts to comics for the first time in years, this new team of warriors from a pint-sized universe packs Grand Scale adventure. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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Written by Gary Phillips. Art by Jeremy Love & Jeff Wasson. Cover by Mike Huddleston. Danny Shaw was on the move, running from a murder investigation and from his past. Unfortunately, he didn't go fast enough or far enough and now he's in the custody of the LAPD. But will the caged bird sing or will Detectives Oh and Padilla find the real culprit? 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Josh Blaylock (P) Josh Blaylock w/ Clint Hilinski (I) Clayton Brown Cover A: Josh Blaylock Cover B: Chynna Clugston-Major Cover C: Randy Green FC32pp$2.95Ongoing Bi-monthly series In stores the week of May 14th The Concept: A fugitive from a dimension called the Realm, Alyssa appears to be a normal, cute girl with a thing for spiked bracelets and combat boots. But as her robotic dog, Tink, reveals she's much more. Alyssa just wants to blend into a small college town in the Midwest, but certain powers of the Realm want her back. Fortunately, this so- called normal girl will find she has the ability to not only save herself, but stop the Realm entirely, and finally get back to a life of rock shows, parties and her comic shop job. This Issue: Realm 77 is one of many hi-tech cities in an all-too-perfect Utopia. Everyone in the Realm lives a simple, content life... except for Alyssa. She's smarter, faster and better than all her peers, and for that, her entire society punishes her every day. Soon she will learn that there is more to her abilities than she ever knew, and someone isn't happy about it. Alyssa always wanted another life, and when the Realm Elders secretly order her put to death, she'll have no choice but to find one... on Earth. It's a sci-fi, action- packed punk rock thrill ride for fans of all genres. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Josh Blaylock (P) Josh Blaylock w/ Clint Hilinski (I) Clayton Brown Cover A: Josh Blaylock Cover B: Chynna Clugston-Major Cover C: Randy Green FC32pp$2.95Ongoing Bi-monthly series In stores the week of May 14th The Concept: A fugitive from a dimension called the Realm, Alyssa appears to be a normal, cute girl with a thing for spiked bracelets and combat boots. But as her robotic dog, Tink, reveals she's much more. Alyssa just wants to blend into a small college town in the Midwest, but certain powers of the Realm want her back. Fortunately, this so- called normal girl will find she has the ability to not only save herself, but stop the Realm entirely, and finally get back to a life of rock shows, parties and her comic shop job. This Issue: Realm 77 is one of many hi-tech cities in an all-too-perfect Utopia. Everyone in the Realm lives a simple, content life... except for Alyssa. She's smarter, faster and better than all her peers, and for that, her entire society punishes her every day. Soon she will learn that there is more to her abilities than she ever knew, and someone isn't happy about it. Alyssa always wanted another life, and when the Realm Elders secretly order her put to death, she'll have no choice but to find one... on Earth. It's a sci-fi, action- packed punk rock thrill ride for fans of all genres. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Josh Blaylock (P) Josh Blaylock w/ Clint Hilinski (I) Clayton Brown Cover A: Josh Blaylock Cover B: Chynna Clugston-Major Cover C: Randy Green FC32pp$2.95Ongoing Bi-monthly series In stores the week of May 14th The Concept: A fugitive from a dimension called the Realm, Alyssa appears to be a normal, cute girl with a thing for spiked bracelets and combat boots. But as her robotic dog, Tink, reveals she's much more. Alyssa just wants to blend into a small college town in the Midwest, but certain powers of the Realm want her back. Fortunately, this so- called normal girl will find she has the ability to not only save herself, but stop the Realm entirely, and finally get back to a life of rock shows, parties and her comic shop job. This Issue: Realm 77 is one of many hi-tech cities in an all-too-perfect Utopia. Everyone in the Realm lives a simple, content life... except for Alyssa. She's smarter, faster and better than all her peers, and for that, her entire society punishes her every day. Soon she will learn that there is more to her abilities than she ever knew, and someone isn't happy about it. Alyssa always wanted another life, and when the Realm Elders secretly order her put to death, she'll have no choice but to find one... on Earth. It's a sci-fi, action- packed punk rock thrill ride for fans of all genres. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Mutant Earth (2002) #1-4. Written by Stan Winston and Francis Takenaga. Art by Philip Tan. Cover by Simon Bisley. Trakk came into a world bathed in blood. He travels the scorched remains of the earth to find the Helmet of Kyldran, rumored to hold the very balance between good and evil. Others - some not of this world - seek its awesome power as well. On this ruined planet, hope is the most precious gift of all, and a timeless warrior can only be saved by the subtleties of his own humanity. Issues 1-4 of the SOLD OUT Mutant Earth Saga collected for the first time in one issue. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $16.95.

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Written by Tony Bedard, art by Paul 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! As Giselle seeks to respond to the global chaos sweeping the magical world of Ciress, her enemies are busy plotting her ultimate downfall. When the Master of the Dark Magi Guild is reunited with the eternal spirit of his evil guild, he once again has the power necessary to take on Giselle one on one. But the Magus now has even bigger plans than Giselle's death ? and his powerful new allies may soon regret ever making a pawn of the darkest wizard on Ciress! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Douglass Barré (A) Jiro (Cover) Jiro FC32pp$2.95Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of May 7th The Concept: In 1866, Arthur Valence, the Duke of Marston, along with his four closest associates, vanished from the face of the Earth. These five men were known as the Society for Cryptozoological Research. It is now 1893, and his son Kenneth, Lord Marston, has given up his life of decadent indulgence to take up his father's mantle. Now he leads the Society, tracking down the mythical creatures that are mysteriously returning to existence, while evading the government ministry conspiring to stop them. Unfortunately, the forces that caused the disappearance of the 1866 Society are also still out there... and Kenneth Valence's actions have not gone unnoticed! This issue: The Labyrinth, part three of four "Stories Told"?Trapped without weapons or equipment in the cave of the man-eating Cyclops Gorgorymus, the Mythstalkers have only one hope... the silver-tongued wit of wealthy layabout Kenneth, Lord Marston. If by some miracle, that's enough to save them, then they've got to face the cursed pirate crew known as the Cheated and the shocking secret of the Minotaur itself! Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Tony Bedard, art by Luke Ross & Drew Geraci, colors by Dean White Gammid's tale unfolds as the NEGATION team's newest member reveals many secrets, both about his own origins, and about the origins of the CrossGen Universe! The balance of power in Negation Space radically shifts in this revealing look at the roots of a war between two universes! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Rod Espinosa The chase is on! Nalyn and her crew find there are more dangers out in the ocean than just pursuing enemies and giant tubeworms ? there are bloodthirsty pirates, too! But her loyal crew has many surprises. Dolphin navigator Ki-Ek has a most unusual contraption that might just save them! FC, 32pg $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Renga Portfolio!" Featuring commentary by the artists in English text. From Graphic-Sha comes the third volume in The New Generation of Manga Artists series. Featured in this volume is Renga, whose delicate and sensitive drawing style has gained overwhelming support from fans. Inside are many new illustrations, with 16 monochromatic pages that form a manga drawing lesson prepared by the author. No only do you get rough sketches, but thoughts during the creative process. Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.99.

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WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. Nightwing scrambles to find the source of a madness that's gripping the Blüdhaven Police Department. Blüdhaven's Finest aren't just lapsing into a murderous mania ? they're also exhibiting superhuman strength and speed. Can Nightwing stop the madness before it rips his city apart? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Fraternize! Lokki's Day of Satisfaction! - Story and Art by Katie Bair. Assists by Robby Bevard. AP Core Title! Lokki, daughter of the Norse god, is disguised as a Weenie Baby doll and causing Yumei trouble. Normally, this wouldn't pose a problem for ninja-in-training Yumei, except that Lokki is romantically interested in Michael...whom Yumei is starting to realize she kinda likes! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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By Guy Haley and Daniel Boultwood. Njin, imbued with the almost magical power of self-improving nanotechnology, are immortal. Free of physical imperfection, pain and suffering, a precious few remaining roam a galaxy blighted by a millennium-long war. Includes two short stories, sketches, and poster work. 20 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

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A great title that gets wonderful buzz. This one-shot was created to be a great jumping on point and the line-up of creators is very good. Check it out! -- Aaron Settle. (W) Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning, Jay Faerber, Phil Hester, Geoff Johns, John Layman, Gail Simone, Eric Stephenson, J. Torres, and Brian K. Vaughan (A) Mitchell Breitweiser, Mike Hawthorne, Tim Levins, Brent McKee, Sean Murphy, Todd Nauck, Andres Ponce, Pat Quinn, and Anthony Williams (Cover) Ian Richardson FC 80pp $6.95 One-shot In stores the week of May 28th This issue: * Some of the most respected names in comics team up with tomorrow's rising stars to craft short stories featuring the cast of the critically acclaimed Noble Causes! * Find out what drove Gaia to leave the magical realm she called home in order to become a super-hero on Earth. By Jay Faerber and Mike (Three Days in Europe) Hawthorne * Rusty has just been re-born in his robotic body-and the press is tearing him apart. What can Rusty do to a reporter who is slandering his new lifestyle and pouring salt on his wounds? Make some wounds of his own! By Geoff (Avengers, JSA) Johns and Brent McKee * Seeking some time away from her famous family, Zephyr discovers that sometimes the most perfect person you can talk to is someone willing to pretend you're not really you. By Eric Stephenson and Todd (Young Justice) Nauck * Get a sneak peak at Image's new super-hero/medical series, STAT, and learn its surprise connection to the Noble family. By Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (Legion) and Anthony Williams * Zephyr thinks it's time for Liz to get on with her life and start dating again, and has even gone to the trouble of fixing her up with an eligible bachelor. But what if Liz isn't ready to start dating again? Or, even more scary, what if she is...? By Brian K. (Y - The Last Man) Vaughan and Mitchell Breitweiser * Gaia is forced to admit an awful truth to her children when Frost first shows his face during a family dinner. By J. (Sidekicks) Torres and Tim (Batman: Gotham Adventures) Levins * Doc reflects on happier times, when he taught a very impetuous teenaged Race an important lesson about crime-fighting ... and life. By Phil (Firebreather, Green Arrow) Hester and Sean Murphy * Race and Krennick's first meeting is chronicled, as Doc Noble launches an assault on Draconis' underworld. There, the two young sons are introduced to their destinies... and a legacy of hate. By John Layman and Pat Quinn * The life of a tabloid photographer is hard enough, but what's it like when the subjects have super-powers? Ripped from today's trashiest headlines! -- By Gail (Agent X) Simone and Andres Ponce Cover price $6.95.

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Standard Format - Volume 16 - 1st printing. "Mystery Child!" Collects Oh My Goddess! Part XI #3-10. Story and art by Kosuke Fujishima. It's not every day you get a call from the creator of the universe! But when the Almighty calls to summon Belldandy's goddess sisters, Urd and Skuld, back home to investigate a problem with the universe's time management program, it can only mean one thing: college boy Keiichi's alone with Belldandy at last! But don't get your hopes up, buddy. Who's this little boy who just appeared out of nowhere in the garden? He's certainly not human, but is he a god, a demon, or something in between. And why is he treating Belldandy like his long lost...lover? Oh My Goddess! is a frolicking fantasy like no other, a little bit naughty, a little bit nice, and a great big bit of full-on fun! "There's just a sense of fun that goes on in an issue of Oh My Goddess!, able to bring levity to even the worst situation. If you're looking for grim and gritty, look elsewhere, but for fun and happiness, you're doing fine with Oh My Goddess!." -- icomics.com Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 272 pages, B&W. NOTE: The Standard Format reads left-to-right. Cover price $18.95.

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KOSUKE FUJISHIMA On sale June 4, FC, 32pg, b&w (3 of 4), $2.99 THE PHANTOM RACER part 3 (of 4) Hey, racing fans! Get ready for some spooky, full-throttle excitement as Megumi, the heavenly little speed-demon, tests her motorcycle mettle against the mysterious apparition known only as the Phantom Racer. It's ghoul-injected wraith-track action guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat?or knock you off of it! Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. "303rd Bombardment Group!" Written by Brian D O'Neill. Art by Mark Styling. The first title in the Elite Units series to deal with an American bombardment group, this title focuses on the 303rd BG, dubbed the 'Hells Angels.' One of the very first B-17 units assigned to the newly created Eighth Air Force in England in September 1942, the 303rd was in the vanguard of the daylight bombing campaign through to VE-Day. Awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation in January 1944, the 303rd also had two of its aircrewmen presented with the Medal of Honor, Americas ultimate military decoration. Brian O Neill brings the group's colourful combat history to life with a mix of first-hand accounts, raw statistics and concise mission narrative. Softcover, 128 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $25.95.

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Volume 55 - 1st printing. "The Gulf War 1991!" By Alastair Finlan. The Gulf War of 1991 heralded a new type of warfare that was characterised by astonishing speed and high technology with remarkably low numbers of casualties amongst the coalition forces. Just under a million coalition personnel were deployed to the Gulf region to face a variety of threats from extreme temperatures to weapons of mass destruction (biological, chemical and suspected nuclear) and a formidable Iraqi occupation force. This book assesses the defensive Operation Desert Shield (the build up of coalition forces) and the offensive Operation Desert Storm (the liberation of Kuwait) as well as the key personalities on both sides. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 66- 1st printing. "British Infantrymen in the Far East 1941-45!" Written by Alan Jeffreys. Art by Kevin Lyles and Jeff Vanelle. This title focuses on the experience, tactics, training and weapons of the British soldier from the Fall of Malaya and Singapore until the Reconquest of Burma. It takes a close look at jungle warfare training in India and the ensuing action in Burma, tracing the development of tactics and doctrine: this formed the basis for the victories in the Arakan and the battles of Kohima and Imphal. The soldier's view of India, the entertainment available on leave, food rationing and other supplies such as cigarettes, the introduction of the forces newspaper SEAC, and the medical problems of malaria are all explored in detail. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 69- 1st printing. "Darby's Rangers 1942-45!" Written by Mir Bahmanyar. Art by Michael Welply. This title follows one recruit through commando, raiding and amphibious training in Scotland, and into action. It shows how the Rangers differed from the standard infantryman in both their combat mission and their combat skills, and how tactics were modified in the light of lessons learned. The experiences of battle covered include the Rangers' first action during the 1942 Dieppe raid, fighting elite Italian Bersaglieri units at Station de Sened and the Afrika Korps at Dernaia Pass in 1943, spearheading the invasion of Sicily and Italy in late 1943, and the gruelling combat up the Italian boot until war's end. Packed with first hand accounts, and many unpublished photographs, it provides a vivid description of life among the elite soldiers of Darby's Rangers. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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by Black Olive Ghosties and goblins and beasties! Meet sassy-pants chickie Wren and her best pal Chloe, who accidentally invite unwelcome houseguests from another realm into their lives. Paranormal activities abound with voodoo dolls, messages from beyond the grave, and a haunted Ouija board. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Written by Robert Lugibihl and Philip Xavier. Art and cover by Philip Xavier. The early adventures of Pandora, the Girl of Myth! Collecting the acclaimed "Alexander the Great" story from Threshold, Pandora continues her thousand-year mission to recapture the evils she unwittingly released from the box. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $5.95.

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(The Real Swirly Things! - Written by Matthew Cashel. Art by Jeremy Haun and William Haun. Paradigm is a continuing soap opera charting the ups and downs of an ensemble cast as they attempt to continue living a "normal" life in an ever-shifting reality complete with talking cats, sultan strippers, Beastials, sad men, Welcomers, mean women, Militants, the Presidents of the Apocalypse, and new and improved answers for those nagging questions. With all that, who has time for periods? This issue: Detective Andrew Dreiser returns (!) and this time he has the right questions. There is a society that infiltrated the city of Bogsdale years ago. It continues to thrive to this day, owing its allegiance to powers unknown. Through the help of an old high school friend, Andrew Dreiser discovers just how dire Bogsdale's reality has become. The question is, will he do anything about it? Poison gas containers in super-center basements, high school flames, disappearing evidence, doll fetishes, agoraphobic comic book creators, and Dick...naked! Face it, gang, this issue has it all (and it can be read all on its lonesome)! 40 pages, B&W. 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. Captain America awakens the Red Skull, Captain Britain makes a choice, and Mr. Fantastic's army finds the Paradise. Plus: Ghost Rider! Characters: Ghost Rider; Deathlok; X-51; Jude; Mephisto; Mr. Fantastic; Wyatt Wingfoot; Hyperion; Cyclops; Hulk; Invisible Woman; Captain Marvel; Angel; Annihilus; Blastaar; Thing; Nova; Quasar; Ms. Marvel; Starlord; Captain Britain; Meggan; Spider-Man; Venom; Spider-Girl; Sasquatch; Iron Man 2020; Marjor Victory; Reject; Captain America; Nighthawk; Thanos; Skull; Comet Man. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Ron Marz, art by Matthew 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 piety, honor and duty. Then his samurai brother called upon the gods to save his nation, only to be slain by to 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 own shattered faith. As Obo-san prepares for war, he is confronted by literally the last person he ever expected as his brother Todosi seemingly returns from the grave. Will Obo-san surrender the Weapon of Heaven to his brother, or is there something far more sinister at work here? FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Francisco Herrera, inks by Wayne Faucher. "Rules of the Game Part Two Boys and Their Toys," script by Zeb Wells, pencils by Michael O'Hare, inks by Wayne Faucher; Spider-Man has yet to realize that he is the star of the show in a twisted plan devised by four menacing millionaires; Scorpion app. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY TOM GRUMMETT AND PRENTIS ROLLINS The Power Company throws down with Dr. Polaris and the Cadre! Can our heroes hope to prevail against a villain who has the power to casually remake the world and even hold off the JLA without breaking a sweat? Get ready for a big-time battle that'll have major repercussions for the team members ? and for the Company as a whole! FC, 32 PG Cover price $2.75.

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(W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Mike Avon Oeming. From super hot and EISNER award winning team of Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spiderman titles, Daredevil, Alias) and full color, art deco comic artist Mike Avon Oeming (Bastard Samurai, hammer of the gods) 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: Forever Man, part 2. The history of the Powers! Where did the powers come from? Why are they here? This is artist Mike Oeming's favorite Powers issue ever, so if you want to see one of the best artists in comics going nuts-you can't miss this issue!! This is the largest Powers arc ever. This is big, big. I mean big look at the world of Powers!! This answers all those nagging questions... And don't forget the best letter column in comics. Ok, it's the only letter column in comics, but it's still funny. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Supergroup!" Collects Powers (2000-2004 1st Series Image) #15-20. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Mike Avon Oeming. Widely considered the best storyline of this Eisner Award-winning series. When one of the key members of a popular super group is found violently murdered, the events that follow unveil the federal governments multi layered control of the superhero elite and how far they will go to cover up. Walker and Pilgrim are forced to make choices that will forever change their lives and careers...and how the world at large will see their heroes. PLUS EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES!! Including a full color behind the scenes how to with commentary by the entire art team. Exclusive interviews with Oeming and Bendis. Costume designs. Deleted scene excerpts. And much, much more. Powers Vol. I: Who Killed Retro Girl? is considered the gold standard of trade paperbacks, now the Powers team takes it one step further with Supergroup. Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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Interview with editor Dave Land on Dark Horse's Rocket Comics line; comic strip 'ad' for Savage Dragon #109 by Erik Larsen; 4 pages of preview art from Thor: Vikings. Flip covers: Magdalena by Eric Basaldua and BATT; Go Boy 7/Hell. 8x11, 480+pg, PC $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

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Private Beach: Book 2 - 1st printing. Collects Private Beach (2001 Slave Labor) #1-6. Story and art by David Hahn. Trudy is a smart, sexy woman - with a penchant for being around ominous occurrences and strange people. Here are the first six issues of the Eisner and Ignatz Award nominated series, along with a new story, David's sketchbook, and other extras. Softcover, 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

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WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY In stores February 26. "A Higher Court" presents a fantastical trial in the Immateria, presided over by a strange judge and jury. Their task? To determine who shall be the one true Promethea: Stacia or Sophie. Whichever way the fates turn, one thing is for certain: A door will close in Sophie's life. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Promethea (1999) #13-18.

Written by Alan Moore. Art and cover by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray.

The third thrilling collection of the critically acclaimed, award-winning PROMETHEA is back, offered as a softcover version of the original hardcover!

Featuring the first half of a cosmic road trip, this volume finds Promethea and Barbara traveling an unlikely path. Their wanderings take them through the many realms of Heaven and Hell, visiting manifestations of great visions and visionaries. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Stacia is the acting Promethea - protecting and serving the people of New York while Promethea is away. Is she up to the task?

Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Promethea (1999) #13-18.

Written by Alan Moore. Art and cover by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray.

The third thrilling collection of the critically acclaimed, award-winning PROMETHEA is back, offered as a softcover version of the original hardcover!

Featuring the first half of a cosmic road trip, this volume finds Promethea and Barbara traveling an unlikely path. Their wanderings take them through the many realms of Heaven and Hell, visiting manifestations of great visions and visionaries. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Stacia is the acting Promethea - protecting and serving the people of New York while Promethea is away. Is she up to the task?

Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

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by Aaron Williams PS238 is designed to handle visitors from all walks of life... on this planet. When a small spacecraft crashes into the playground bearing an alien child, the faculty and staff find that otherworldly beings can often present their own problems to education. And why was he sent to our world in the first place? Find out in PS238 #2! b&w, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Painted Covers by Tim Bradstreet. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steve Dillon. In a vintage Garth Ennis story, the Punisher sets his sites on a mobster who's tormented by ghosts from his past - and a Giant Squid? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG+ Cover price $2.99.

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by Scott Kurtz BW 32pp $2.95 Bi-Monthly ongoing series In stores the week of May 7th The Concept: The hit comic strip leaps from the World Wide Web into it's own Image Comic! Follow the staff of PvP Magazine on their daily routine of covering the world of pop-culture. No cow is too sacred, no reference too obscure. Discover what Wizard Magazine calls "the perfect satire." This issue: After Cole discovers his old collection of Dungeons and Dragons rulebooks, he decides to recapture his childhood by starting a new gaming group among the PvP staff. Participation is mandatory! Join the gang as they take a journey to the deepest darkest corners of geekdom. Cover price $2.95.

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By Greg Rucka & Carla Speed McNeil. The two most Eisner-nominated creators of last year unite for a new story arc! The department is hit hard, both home and abroad! In London, the Minders face a shift in their ranks. Elsewhere, in the former USSR, Lasha Karpin (son of Declassified's Valery) is the victim of a kidnapping plot! MATURE READERS. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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Slap Leather: Part 2 - Written by Ron Zimmerman. Art by John Severin. Cover by Kaare Andrews. Rawhide tries out for Cisco's gang, then changes his mind, while Toby's in trouble at school. Characters in this issue: Sheriff Matt Morgan; Mr. Grant; Jasper; Clem; Cisco Pike; Rawhide Kid; Red Duck; Toby Morgan; Laura Ingulls; Mayor Walker Bush; Catastrophe Jen; Thunderclaw; Le Sabre. 32 pages, full color. Parental Advisory for Explicit Content. Cover price $2.99.