Comic books May 2003

1st Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara. Bastard!! Heavy Metal/Dark Fantasy! - In a postapocalyptic world of heavy metal fantasy, the only thing able to save humans from orcs, lizard men, and other monsters is something even more evil. Sealed within a 14-year-old boy, the chaotic wizard Dark Schneider is unleashed to fight four mighty generals and their plot to resurrect an evil god! Wielding the legendary Sword of Lightning and ultra-high-level elemental magic, Arshes Nei and her armies are poised to devastate the kingdom of Metallicana, and only D.S. stands in her way. But can there be any doubt of the outcome when the prophet's crystal ball has already showed a vision of Dark Schneider... dead?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are American-style GNs and are meant to be read left-to-right. Cover price $12.95.

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WRITTEN BY ANDERSEN GABRYCH; ART BY JEFF PARKER AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA; COVER BY CLIFF CHIANG In stores March 19. By special guest team Jeff Parker (ROBIN, The Interman) and newcomer Andersen Gabrych! Batman has forbidden Batgirl from going on missions with Spoiler. So what's a girl to do when her best friend shows up ready for action? The results of their escapades will have huge repercussions on both characters' lives! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY AND CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY MARCOS MARTIN AND ALVARO LOPEZ Batgirl is kidnapped ? by Batman and Robin?! Gotham's latest hero has fallen into the clutches of the Dynamic Duo, and they mean to show her the business ? the business of fighting crime, that is! See Batgirl make her historic first visit to the ultra-secret Batcave! Watch as Alfred shows his disapproval ? but is it about bringing her there, or is there a greater concern? And catch your breath as her secret identity is compromised forever! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 9) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart CGC 9.8 $75.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4124005017 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $109.95 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #4011768007 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $150.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed and "Gordon" by Ben McKinzie on 12/15/2015 at Walker Stalker Con. Label #16-DA89AF2-018 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $165.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Jim Lee on 9/4/2017. Label #17-404FFE4-014 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics
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WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS A new arc of "Hush" begins! A perfect evening out on the town for Bruce and Selina takes a turn for the deadly when Harley Quinn hits Gotham City. And if Harley's back, can the Joker be far behind? Just when you thought Loeb & Lee might have run out of twists, wait until you read the last page! For more information, see the feature article. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition Signed by Jim Lee with certificate of authenticity and limited to 199 copies. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS A new arc of "Hush" begins! A perfect evening out on the town for Bruce and Selina takes a turn for the deadly when Harley Quinn hits Gotham City. And if Harley's back, can the Joker be far behind? Just when you thought Loeb & Lee might have run out of twists, wait until you read the last page! For more information, see the feature article. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY. Thrilling final issue! This animated Batman series wraps up an amazing 5-year run with a spectacular standoff between Batman and the Joker over some very, very important hostages. Stay tuned for an all-new BATMAN ADVENTURES in May (advance-solicited elsewhere in this issue of Previews)! FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY AND GILBERT AUSTIN. ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, JOHN FLOYD, AND CLIFF CHIANG. COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND. The Huntress has been captured by Checkmate who makes her an offer she can't possibly refuse. But refuse she does, and wait 'til you see the melee that follows! Injured and on the run, Huntress' only salvation lies in the not-so-tender hands of Batman! Plus, Gilbert Austin (Dark Horse Maverick: Happy Endings) teams up with Cliff Chiang (BATMAN: GOLDEN STREETS OF GOTHAM) for a backup story of young Bruce Wayne attending a costume party, at which at least part of his inspiration for becoming Batman is present. FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.75.

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WRITTEN BY DWAYNE MCDUFFIE; ART BY VAL SEMEIKS AND DAN GREEN; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE. "Don't Blink" Part 2 of 4. After searching high and low for the blind man who can see through the eyes of others, Batman finds Blink. Now the Dark Knight must fight for Blink's freedom by taking out the military units using Blink's powers to spy on international terrorists! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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(W) Munier Sharrieff (P) Wilson Tortosa (C ) UDON MARK VS. ZOLTAR! Need we say more? Featuring a painted cover by Alex Ross. FC, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

(W) Jason Hoffieus For authorized personnel only! This is the essential sourcebook for G-Force fans. Get inside Chief Anderson's files to read the inside scoop on your favorite Battle of the Planets characters, and learn more about the world ofG-Force! Also includes G-Force pin ups by Top Cow artists! FC, 48pg $4.99 one shot special Cover price $4.99.

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(W) Munier Sharrieff (P) TBA Colonel Cronus is a famous war hero whose aerial prowess is world renown. Mark, the leader of G-Force, idolizes Cronus while simultaneously hating his own father for abandoning him. But no one is perfect and there are secrets that even our heroes hide ? even men as great as Colonel Cronus. FC, 32pg $2.99 one shot special Cover price $4.99.

(W) Munier Sharrieff (P) Alvin Lee (C) Udon G-Force takes a mission to save a planet that is under attack by Spectra. The planet is New Thundera, home of the coveted ore, Thundrillium. Upon arrival, G-Force meets some unexpected allies who are also trying to fight off Spectra and save their planet ? the Thundercats! When these two teams join forces, nothing can stand in their way and you're DEFINITELY going to want to see this explosive issue! Featuring a 50-50 cover split with art by Alex Ross and J. Scott Campbell. FC, 48pg $4.99 one shot special Cover price $4.99.

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(W) Munier Sharrieff (P) Alvin Lee (C) Udon G-Force takes a mission to save a planet that is under attack by Spectra. The planet is New Thundera, home of the coveted ore, Thundrillium. Upon arrival, G-Force meets some unexpected allies who are also trying to fight off Spectra and save their planet ? the Thundercats! When these two teams join forces, nothing can stand in their way and you're DEFINITELY going to want to see this explosive issue! Featuring a 50-50 cover split with art by Alex Ross and J. Scott Campbell. FC, 48pg $4.99 one shot special Cover price $4.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Trial by Fire!" Collects Battle of the Planets (2002 Image) #1-3.

Written by Munier Sharrieff. Art by Wilson Tortosa. Cover by Alex Ross.

Join Mark, Jason, Tiny, Keyop, and Princess on their adventures to save the earth from the evil Zoltar and the forces of Spectra! The attack on Earth has begun, and only the super-team known as G-Force stands between the forces of evil and our planet's utter destruction. Can the crew defeat Zoltar and the soldiers of Spectra? Earth had better hope so, because time is running OUT!

Softcover, 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written and drawn by Koshun Takami and Masayuki Taguchi. English adaptation by Keith Giffen. In the future, random Jr. High School classes are chosen to compete in a game called Battle Royale. The rules: only one student can survive after 3 days on an island or else they all perish. The classmates turn upon themselves in a battle for survival, treaties are made and broken, and former friends become foes as the relentless countdown continues. Softcover, 192 pages , 5-in x 7-in, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Mawil Witzel.

A surreal tale of a male bunny "stranded" on an island with three beautiful young girls. Beneath the sunbathing and friendship runs a stirring examination of self-esteem, loneliness, and the metaphorical concept of being marooned.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Mawil Witzel.

A surreal tale of a male bunny "stranded" on an island with three beautiful young girls. Beneath the sunbathing and friendship runs a stirring examination of self-esteem, loneliness, and the metaphorical concept of being marooned.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Collects Beautiful Killer (2002) #1-3. Wrtitten by Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Phil Noto. The Beautiful Killer is 19 year-old, Brigit Cole, the albino daughter of two expert secret agents, Anna and Kingsley Cole. Birgit's whole life has been lived in seclusion, as her parents are both wanted agents. They have trained Brigit in all of the tricks of the spy trade - disguises, marksmanship, computer science and survival skills. They have also set up plans to provide Brigit with hidden bank accounts, contacts, disguises and gear all in preparation for the inevitable day when they are finally tracked down. Softcover, full color. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. A master at building suspense through figure, perspective, and color, Rudolph Belarski dazzled the newsstand browser with pictorial headlines of vital action scenes pertaining to the interior story. In doing so, he sold magazines and books to a drama-craving audience, and propelled publishing's mass markets, thus infiltrating American minds with the trends and fashions of pop culture. His remarkable versatility as an artist can be seen in the range of his published work in pulp magazines, his exciting paintings appearing on the covers of Thrilling Mystery, Wings, and War Birds, as well as The Phantom Detective, Mystery Book, Argosy, and Western Round-Up. Boasting over 400 images, this tome takes us on a pulse-pounding, thrilling visual tour of this pulp icon's gallery of works. Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $20.00.

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Convention Special Edition 2003. Features Dork Tower, Nodwick, PS238, and Snap Dragons. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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Free Comic Book Day Edition 2003. By Various. Dork Tower! Nodwick! SnapDragons! PS238! The award-winning comics of Dork Storm Press are together for the first time in this brilliant new sampler from John Kovalic, Aaron Williams and Liz Rathke! Find out why these hilarious comics have garnered critical acclaim, and have made Dork Storm Press the hottest independent publisher of the last few years! And don't blame us when your sides hurt from the laughter! 32 pages, B&W.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #37-45, PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #44-47, and SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB #10-11. COVER BY JASON PEARSON. The second volume of Spider-Man's greatest moments picks up where Vol. 1 left off, collecting the best stories from three Spider-Man series: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN, and SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB. Volume II features stories written by J. Michael Straczynski and Paul Jenkins, writer of the bestselling ORIGIN! Hardcover, 368 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

No Dust Jacket - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #37-45, PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #44-47, and SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB #10-11. COVER BY JASON PEARSON. The second volume of Spider-Man's greatest moments picks up where Vol. 1 left off, collecting the best stories from three Spider-Man series: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN, and SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB. Volume II features stories written by J. Michael Straczynski and Paul Jenkins, writer of the bestselling ORIGIN! Hardcover, 368 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "A Taste of Success," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Veronica invites Betty to a swanky party. "Betty's Nursery Rhymes," script by Harold Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty tells the reader three altered nursery rhymes, Hickory Dickory Dock, Jack and Jill and Little Miss Muffet. "Buy-Buy, Guy!", script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty and her mom go shopping for the day. Betty's Dream Symbols article. "Party Poopers," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty rushes around to get ready for the slumber party she is hosting. Betty, Veronica and Brigitte's Funky Fashions page, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Add One Cup of Love," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty's got some hot chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, a warm fireplace, a good book, and the peaceful sound of rain on the roof?; if only Archie or Adam were available to share them with her! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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Cover pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Soap Operations," script by Angelo DeCesare, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty falls asleep during a marathon DVD session of her favorite soap opera and dreams she and the Archie cast are acting out the drama's plot lines. Dear Betty & Veronica advice column by Sara Algase. "Learn Something New," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Miss Grundy asks Betty to try to get Veronica to concentrate on her lessons. Now Fashions, art by Jeff Shultz; Betty and Veronica model fashion designs submitted by readers. "Danger Zone," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty and Veronica search the town for Archie, but all they find is destruction left in his wake and angry people ready to throttle him. "Number Cruncher" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica the cheerleader tries to counter Central High's boastful cheers. "Buzz Word," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; The halls of Riverdale High are terrorized by a rogue bee. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. By Popular Demand, "Archie's Angels" Return! in "The Return of Archie's Angels," script and art by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Those glamorous, adventurous agents who made their smashing debut in Betty & Veronica #44 are back...and with Brigitte Reilly unavailable, they recruit a new third angel to join them in their derring-do: Ginger Lopez!; This time they're charged with rescuing kidnapped scientist Dilton Doiley Esquire III!; Who could have kidnapped him...and why?; The mission will take our heroines jet setting across the globe and tackling megalomaniacal madmen and roughhousing robots! Will the angels earn their wings...or will they end up playing harps?! Betty, Veronica & Ginger Fashions illustration by Dan Parent. Dear Betty & Veronica advice column by Sara Algase, art by Ellen Leonforte. "Bizarre Bazaar," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty and Veronica, along with Nancy, get up at four a.m. to be in line to purchase designer shoes at a fraction of their original cost from a charity event. "How To Meet Boys," script by Angelo DeCesare, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty and Veronica make an instructional DVD on how to meet boys. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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Story and Art by Harris O'Malley. A dead woman wakes on a slab to the sounds of violence and a hail of gunfire. Alone, frightened and confused, she escapes to the harsh streets of Abbott. How can a woman, built to be a slave, survive alone in a world that is seemingly filled with cruelty? 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers 18+. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY ADAM POLLINA; ART BY POLLINA AND TYSON MCADOO; COVER BY MCADOO In stores March 5. In a hellish realm of fire and demons, Big Daddy faces his brother in pitched combat! The stakes: Daddy's soul! And as one battle ends, the greatest tag-team match in history begins. But what foe is big enough to unite the entire Danger family? FC, 32 PG. (8 OF 9) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Story by Kris Kidd and Art by Michael Duron - Big Epsilon #3 Crime is on the rise in Big Epsilon since the Spot's departure from vigilante work. The problem, all the criminals look like the Spot. What will Sam Simmons do? Shun the city that mocks him, or regain his respect by once again becoming the one true Spot? Automo's second back-up story follows Automo's quest to destroy Cyber Hussein. This issue has a low print run.BW 20pgs 6.75-in x 8.25-in Cover price $1.95.

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Absolute Power - Written by Greg Farshtey. Art by Randy Elliott. All their powers against them! 8.25-in. x 5.5-in. (ashcan size), 16 pages, full color. Promotional comic for the Lego Bionicle toys. Cover price $3.25.

1st printing. Stories and Art by Tomer and Asaf Hanuka (with Etgar Keret). "Junior" looks at the tragedy of imagination through the eyes of a stepson with extraordinary abilities. "Squeeze" takes a drive to the extreme poles of malehood. "Zina + Me" destroys a sexual fantasy by putting it in a relationship, and a new installment of "Pizzeria Kamikaze" shows Chaim reliving in a place where everybody else is already dead. As routine gets to him (he bumps into his old roommate), he discovers something that will change the course of his death. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

2nd & later printings. Stories and Art by Tomer and Asaf Hanuka (with Etgar Keret). "Junior" looks at the tragedy of imagination through the eyes of a stepson with extraordinary abilities. "Squeeze" takes a drive to the extreme poles of malehood. "Zina + Me" destroys a sexual fantasy by putting it in a relationship, and a new installment of "Pizzeria Kamikaze" shows Chaim reliving in a place where everybody else is already dead. As routine gets to him (he bumps into his old roommate), he discovers something that will change the course of his death. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By Asaf Hanuka, Etgar Keret and Tomer Hanuka. Asaf, with writer Etgar Keret, continues the story of "Pizzeria Kamikaze," about a guy with a broken heart who commits suicide, only to find himself in an afterlife where he must work a day job at the titular pizzeria. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY GILBERT HERNANDEZ; ART BY CASEY JONES; COVER BY PHIL NOTO. Romance is in the air for Canary, but is she ready for love? Plus, Babs and Dinah go on a much-needed vacation! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Covers by Andy Kubert & Christopher Shy (Painted) Priest (w)/Jim Califiore "BLACK & WHITE: A CRIME NOVEL" Concludes! Two Issues! What will the new Black Panther do in order to get his revenge on the people who hurt his family ? and who will pay the price? "BLACK & WHITE" concludes as Kasper Cole's final conflict with corrupt New York police, The White Wolf, and the 66 Bridges Gang erupts into a running battle across the streets of Brooklyn. 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC (each)/MARVEL PG.....$2.50 (each) Cover price $2.50.

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Covers by Andy Kubert & Christopher Shy (Painted) Priest (w)/Jim Califiore "BLACK & WHITE: A CRIME NOVEL" Concludes! Two Issues! What will the new Black Panther do in order to get his revenge on the people who hurt his family ? and who will pay the price? "BLACK & WHITE" concludes as Kasper Cole's final conflict with corrupt New York police, The White Wolf, and the 66 Bridges Gang erupts into a running battle across the streets of Brooklyn. 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC (each)/MARVEL PG.....$2.50 (each) Cover price $2.50.

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FABIAN NICIEZA and STEFANO RAFFAELE On sale May 7, FC, 32pg, (2 of 4), $2.99 What would you do if you woke up one morning and found out you might very well be the Second Coming... ? And an even more important question?what would other people do to prove that you're not? Author Richard Kaine is a newly minted Page 5 tabloid wonder boy?and he's got a murder rap to prove it! So while playing detective to clear his own name, Kaine also has to figure out who's shadowing him through the streets of New York?and why those streets have started to look very different to him. The conspiracy is perpetuated this May by Fabian Nicieza (Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, Thunderbolts) and Italian artist Stefano Raffaele (Fragile)! Cover price $2.99.

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HIROAKI SAMURA On sale June ll, b&w, 32pg, (one-shot), $2.99 And now we return to romance. Ah, the wind in the trees, the white heron of love flitting through the branches, the...setup for what's looking to be a deadly trap! It's back to Anotsu and Hisoka, fresh from their romantic walk in the woods, and back into the lion's den that is the Shingyötö ryü. Anotsu might still have to compete for control of the ryü, but now there's a surprise element that could change the game for good. MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY TOMM COKER; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores March 12. Judd Winick puts a decidedly VERTIGO twist on the vampire lifestyle in this new 5- issue miniseries. Adam Heller is dying, but before he can take the big dirt nap, his best friends offer him a chance at immortality. Before he knows it, Adam is a vampire, and they're everything you'd ever want. Hot, scary, and dressed to kill. But when a darker side of their vampire legacy comes looking for Adam, the eternal party crashes to a bloody halt. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Kids are Alright!" Collects Blue Monday: The Kids are Alright (2000) #1-3. Story and art by Chynna Clugston-Major. Relive the adventures of Bleu, Clover, and the gang as they go from prank war to karaoke to the concert of all concerts, the pinnacle of Bleu's adolescent hero worship, Adam Ant. In addition to the first mini-series, this expanded collection contains the hard-to-find short stories from various indie anthologies in an all new printing. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 136 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $10.95.

5th Edition (DAC Editions) - 1st printing. Written by Montse Sant. Art by Ciruelo Cabral. Who has not felt a fascination for that most breathtaking of creatures, the dragon? Whether portrayed as a servant of evil or the guardian of truth and good, the myths and legends surrounding the dragon weave a magic spell which can only truly be brought to life by a great artist. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. NOTE: Italian Edition, published by DAC Editions in Spain.

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MICHAEL AVON OEMING, MILES GUNTER; with MIKE MIGNOLA On sale May 14, FC, 32pg, (one-shot), $2.99 Miles Gunter and Michael Avon Oeming, creators of Bastard Samurai, kick off a series of new adventures featuring Mike Mignola's bizarre team of investigators. Something's wrong with the water in Venice; something so unusual that the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense came to investigate. Exploding statues of a local goddess lead them to the haunted mansion of an ancient vampire, and a grand marquis of Hell. Mike Mignola lends a hand with the writing on this action-packed and eerie one- shot, with a cover by Powers artist Michael Avon Oeming. The perfect companion to our bimonthly Hellboy: Weird Tales series, future issues of B.P.R.D. feature Brian Augustyn (Gotham by Gaslight, Crimson), Guy Davis (Marquis, Nevermen), Geoff Johns & Scott Kolins (The Flash), Joe Harris (screenwriter of Darkness Falls), and Adam Pollina (Big Daddy Danger). Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Andrea Divito & Brad Vancata, colors by Rob Schwager The beginning of an epic tale of worlds in collision and an empire in decline. Brath Mac Garen is the warchief of a clan that rules the last free land in the known world. They are pitted against the numberless legions of an evil emperor who will stop at nothing to enslave them. Brath is tormented by visions of the God of Stags. What do these dreams mean and how will they aid him in the coming war with the numberless legions of a pitiless empire? Drusus is visited by his brother in a horrifying vision. The armies of the Outlanders march in force on Ureland. Brath struggles to bring the clans under one banner to face them. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Issue #37 - May 2003. Fanzine devoted to Doc Savage. Edited by Howard Wright. Front cover Ken Newman. If the Doc Savage Movie Were Being Cast in 1960 by Sam Pepper, Selling Doc Savage by Rick Huey plus reviews, news and letters. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 38 pages, black and white. Cover price $6.00.

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Slayer Interrupted: Part 2 of 4 - Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Scott Lobdell and Fabian Nicieza. Art by Cliff Richards and Will Conrad. Cover by Paul Lee and Brian Horton. Considering that she burned down the school gym and ran off to Vegas, and the strange entries in her diary, Buffy Summers's parents see no other choice than to have her committed. At the mental institution, Buffy sort of likes not having to slay vampires and demons night after night. But there's something sinister going on here, and the doctors may not be what they appear to be. And while Giles' black magic stopped a corrupt Watcher from destroying the Council, now he has to face the consequences of dabbling in the forbidden arts. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Slayer Interrupted: Part 2 of 4 - Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Scott Lobdell and Fabian Nicieza. Art by Cliff Richards and Will Conrad. Considering that she burned down the school gym and ran off to Vegas, and the strange entries in her diary, Buffy Summers's parents see no other choice than to have her committed. At the mental institution, Buffy sort of likes not having to slay vampires and demons night after night. But there's something sinister going on here, and the doctors may not be what they appear to be. And while Giles' black magic stopped a corrupt Watcher from destroying the Council, now he has to face the consequences of dabbling in the forbidden arts. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Story and Art by Christina Hanson and Various. In his attempt to find and kill Sharrdan, the Demon-Lord Sheilba, much to his surprise, ran across Lt. Amark instead! Now, Lord Sheilba is on the run with Amark just one step behind! As they chase across the Daleport Concert Arena, Sheilba does what Amark feared the most: he takes a hostage! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.