Comic books June 2003

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1st printing. Collects Shuck Comics (2002) #1-4. Written by Rick Smith and Tania Menesse. Art and Cover by Rick Smith. Foreword by Jeff Smith. Shuck is a demon who used to be in the business of guarding souls. Wearing an old man mask to hide his goat-faced nature and to fit into his new retired lifestyle, Shuck lives in a house next door to little Thursday Friday, her mom and her talking cat Jamara. The mask doesn't help him hide and Shuck is drawn into the netherworld he thought he had left behind. Softcover, 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Dale Eaglesham and Andrew Hennessey, colors by Andrew Crossley. A Key Issue, as new penciller Dale Eaglesham joins the Sigil team! Sam and the Bitterluck return to Union space only to find Gaia under threat of destruction from a massive Negation armada. And just as the situation goes from bad to worse we learn the terrifying secret of the resurrected Roiya Sintor. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Chuck Dixon, by Will Rosado & Chuck Gibson, colors by Mike Atiyeh From the pages of WAY OF THE RAT comes a five-part limited series telling the full story of the Silken Ghost. A crisis in the Temple of Ghosts calls home five banished warriors to defend the master of their fighting art. Should they fail then the world will fall to an evil from beyond the grave. 32 pages full color, on sale May 14 ... $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Slack, Ortiz, & Morrison When Bart and Milhouse are injured at the nuclear power plant, the safety inspector must pay a price, and that means that Homer is out of a job... again! But seized by sudden inspiration (along with a radioactive ant bite!), Homer embarks on a new career at the Lard Lad Donut Factory. And when the city of Springfield is about to crumble under an economic crisis, Homer, with his newfound "superpowers," may be the only one who can save the day! FC, 32pg $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Niveque Storm. Art by Deon Nuckols. #3A Cover by Deon Nuckols; #3B Cover by Greg Horn. It's "Detective Torch" as Jimmy "The Torch" investigates the mysterious disappearance of fellow S.K.U.M.M. Join Jimmy as he journeys to the San Diego Metroplex in search of clues and visits new and more dangerous places like "The Pit of Death" and "The House of the Goth Cat Lady." Ambushes! Muggings! Mechanized scorpions and a surprise from Jenna! Now Jimmy knows his life is too complicated! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Sergio Bleda. A journalist stumbles over a scoop at the local hospital: people are dying in their sleep. Healthy young couples are discovered dead in their own beds. Apparently, the connection is an orphan girl. Each time she's adopted by a set of foster parents, they turn up dead the next morning. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS EYE OF THE STORM. In stores April 16. The game is in full swing and the rules of engagement are clear: wrong is right, black is white, deceit is truth. Tao, in the company of agents Holden Carver and Miss Misery, attend a meeting of the true power on the planet ? the wizards behind the curtain. And once Tao's goals are achieved, the world will be a different place...or will it? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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"Cover A" Guy running in spotlight.Says "cover a" under issuer #. by William O'Neill, Tone Rodriguez, Digital Chameleon, & Chris Blythe Snake Is Back! And he's kicking some major @$$! After his little trouble in the Big Apple, and a full presidential pardon, Snake Plissken is ready for some real action. He finds some in Atlantic City, in what can only be described as the ultimate car boost. A car worth 30 million dollars! Chaos is the play of the day, a double cross is always just around the corner, and everyone will soon learn... you never turn your back on a snake. VARIANT COVERS: (Cover A) Tone Rodriguez, (Cover B) John Van Fleet, (Cover C) Travis Smith FC, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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"Cover B" "Atlantic City" Bus. Says "cover b" under issue #. by William O'Neill, Tone Rodriguez, Digital Chameleon, & Chris Blythe Snake Is Back! And he's kicking some major @$$! After his little trouble in the Big Apple, and a full presidential pardon, Snake Plissken is ready for some real action. He finds some in Atlantic City, in what can only be described as the ultimate car boost. A car worth 30 million dollars! Chaos is the play of the day, a double cross is always just around the corner, and everyone will soon learn... you never turn your back on a snake. VARIANT COVERS: (Cover A) Tone Rodriguez, (Cover B) John Van Fleet, (Cover C) Travis Smith FC, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by William O'Neill, Tone Rodriguez, Digital Chameleon, & Chris Blythe Snake Is Back! And he's kicking some major @$$! After his little trouble in the Big Apple, and a full presidential pardon, Snake Plissken is ready for some real action. He finds some in Atlantic City, in what can only be described as the ultimate car boost. A car worth 30 million dollars! Chaos is the play of the day, a double cross is always just around the corner, and everyone will soon learn... you never turn your back on a snake. VARIANT COVERS: (Cover A) Tone Rodriguez, (Cover B) John Van Fleet, (Cover C) Travis Smith FC, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 2 - Fall 2003 - 1st printing. A compilation of the Season's Best! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W.

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Written by Ron Marz, art by Greg Land & Jay Leisten, colors by Justin Ponsor The undead warlord Mordath rules the Five Lands with a fist of iron... and sorcery most foul. Fierce and beautiful, Arwyn the archer lost her family to Mordath's unstoppable troll armies. Now Arwyn journeys in search of a mythic hero's arrow of power - the one weapon that can forever end Mordath's reign of fire! As the quest journeys deeper into the sweltering Great Wastes of Oudubai, Arwyn and her companions find themselves hunted by the mysterious nomads who seem to appear and disappear at will among the drifting sands. Meanwhile, Captain Bohr and his trolls may well beat Arwyn to her goal of the Third Fragment. 32 pages full color, on sale May 14 ... $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Warriors Tale!" Collects Sojourn (2001-2004 CrossGen) #13-18. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Greg Land. The Warrior's Tale recounts Awyn's journey in search of a mythic hero's arrow of power - the one weapon that can forever end Mordath's reign of fire! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

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Cover by Igor Kordey. Karl Bollers (w). Arthur Ranson (p). Soldier X brings the battle to United States soil, fighting the very idea of a racist militia by any means necessary! The more important question: for a proselytizing Nathan, will he destroy the racists, or turn them to his will? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Barbara Kesel, art by George Pérez & Rick Magyar, colors by Larry Molinar Long ago there was a girl who wouldn't let anyone tell her what to do. Now that she has power beyond her wildest imagination, she doesn't know what to do, but when she sees a man with something she considers hers, it'll take more than a tribe of barbarians to keep her from taking it back! 32 pages full color, on sale May 21 ... $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

By Will Dixon BW 48pp $3.95 Four issue bi-monthly finite series In stores the week of June 25th The Concept: In order to achieve his ultimate goal of enlightenment, a young samurai is forced to face his four inner demons, each of whom repersent a different piece of his soul. With each new discovery bringing more agony that bliss, he realizes that sometimes knowledge of the self can come at a high price when you are your own worst enemy. This Issue: Shinzu's quest for self discovery takes a sudden turn when he encounters a longtime friend. Their brief exchange makes a profound effect on Shinzu, and as he departs, he is left with an unsettling insight into the nature of his doubt. His problems compound when an unlikely discovery brings him face to face with his fear manifest, and he finds himself in for the fight of his life. Soon Shinzu realizes that his journey is more perilous to both body and soul than he ever imagined. Cover price $5.95.

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Book 1 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. Art by Tony DiTerlizzi. After their parents' divorce, the Grace kids - twins Jared and Simon and their older sister Mallory - move with their mom to the decaying old mansion belonging to their ancient great-aunt Lucinda, who has been sent off to an asylum. But before they can even unpack, Jared begins to notice that they're not alone in the house. There's something living there with them. His investigations eventually lead to an old book filled with pictures of fantastic creatures - Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You - and an even bigger mystery - the disappearance of his great-great-uncle and Lucinda's father, Arthur Spiderwick. Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages Cover price $10.99.

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By Orlando Paes Filho. The supernatural superheroes are back again to unmask the planet's vile predators! This time, as leader Volko investigates animal trafficking in the Amazon, he uncovers a link to an area warlord and his illegal weapons production. The six-member group comes together to discover the details of the illegal ring and are determined to stop it. They must be cautious, though, as something much larger is lurking in the shadows! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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HADEN BLACKMAN and BRIAN CHING cover by KEV WALKER On sale June 18, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The Battle of Jabiim part 1 of 4 General Kenobi and his First Lieutenant, Anakin Skywalker, find themselves transferred to a post on the rain-soaked planet Jabiim. The fighting is fierce, and the vast majority of the locals have sided with the Separatists ?leaving the Republic's outposts isolated and vulnerable. In the face of mounting casualties and shrinking resources, Obi-Wan leads what he hopes will be a crippling attack on the enemy. But the environment is against the Jedi and his clone troops?the rain won't let up, their war machines bog down in the mud, and air support is non-existent! This might be Obi-Wan's final mission! A pivotal battle in the Clone Wars, it sets the stage for a young Jedi to become a hero, for others to become martyrs, and for a decision that will affect the next generation of the Skywalker family! Cover price $2.99.

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PAUL CHADWICK DOUG WHEATLEY CHRIS CHUCKRY cover by KILIAN PLUNKETT On sale May7, FC, 32pg, $2.99 As a newly commissioned officer in the Empire, Biggs Darklighter is assigned to the frigate Rand Ecliptic. In his new post he learns that expediency is preferable to honesty, and that the deaths of innocents is an acceptable price to pay for covering one's mistakes. Horrified by what he has seen of the Empire in action, Biggs and a circle of his close companions plot to desert their posts and join the Rebellion. But when their plan is uncovered by another officer, desertion becomes a fight for survival! Don't miss this stunning Classic-Era story of how Biggs Darklighter and his boyhood friend, Luke Skywalker, came to fight side-by-side for the Rebellion! Cover price $2.99.

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ASHLEY WOOD, BRIAN HORTON, PAUL LEE, JASON HALL, TOD PARKHILL, JOEY MASON, HOWARD SHUM and more! On sale June 23, FC, 64pg (Ashley Wood or Photo cover), $5.99 As hard as it is to believe, Yoda wasn't always a wise old Jedi. At one time he was a wise YOUNG Jedi. Now for the first time ever, Star Wars Tales is proud to present a story from Yoda's past, telling of a near fatal brush with the dark side during his first journey to the swamp planet Dagobah. Don't miss this stellar issue of Tales featuring Darth Vader, Han Solo, Jabba the Hutt, and a cast of hundreds! Cover price $5.99.

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ASHLEY WOOD, BRIAN HORTON, PAUL LEE, JASON HALL, TOD PARKHILL, JOEY MASON, HOWARD SHUM and more! On sale June 23, FC, 64pg (Ashley Wood or Photo cover), $5.99 As hard as it is to believe, Yoda wasn't always a wise old Jedi. At one time he was a wise YOUNG Jedi. Now for the first time ever, Star Wars Tales is proud to present a story from Yoda's past, telling of a near fatal brush with the dark side during his first journey to the swamp planet Dagobah. Don't miss this stellar issue of Tales featuring Darth Vader, Han Solo, Jabba the Hutt, and a cast of hundreds! Cover price $5.99.

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Jun 2003. Starburst is Britain's "premier magazine of sci-fi entertainment." Issue #299 includes: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King preview; Joss Whedon on Buffy; Bryan Singer on X-Men 2; effects secrets of The Matrix Reloaded. Lord of the Rings cover. Cover price $6.99.

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4) Cover by Dean Haspiel Evan Dorkin (w)/Dean Haspiel (p) It's a double-dose of Dorkin this month at Marvel, as DESIRE + GREED + SUPERPOWERS = CLOBBERING TIME! In this Startling Story four issue series, award-winning writer/artist Evan Dorkin and Eisner-nominee Dean Haspiel craft a fantastic noir, exploring a few days gone wrong in the life of the ever-lovin' blue-eyed THING. 40 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT; ART BY WHILCE PORTACIO AND SAL REGLA; COVER BY PORTACIO EYE OF THE STORM. Khalid Tefibi is the resident computer geek of Team Achilles, a man who prefers the intel side of field work over on-site operations. But now he finds himself at the center of an operation to capture him ? and he's on the run in a strange city from a Pentagon-based supergroup. How can this computer nerd hope to survive against the world's mightiest soldiers with no backup from his StormWatch compatriots? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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(W) J.M. & Randy Lofficier (P) Manuel Garcia (I) Eduardo Alpuente Cover A Manuel Garcia Cover B Stuart Immonen FC 32pp $2.95 Six issue monthly finite series In stores the week of June 25th The Concept: HOMICRON: a NASA physicist whose body is inhabited by a powerful alien; STARLOCK: the former servant of awesome cosmic entities, now a fugitive; FUTURA: a mysterious woman from another dimension; JALEB: the secretive agent of a race of telepaths; JAYDEE: the deadliest killing machine in the universe ? these are STRANGERS to our world, brought together by Tanka, an "invariant" empowered by an unfathomably distant future to safeguard our time. This Issue: "The Livid Daylights"?From his Moonbase, the dying NECROMANCER schemes to turn Earth into his funeral pyre. But his passing would not be complete without the humiliation of his arch-enemies, the super-group known as HEXAGON. As the STRANGERS mount a last, desperate attempt on the Moonbase to stop the NECROMACER's suicidal plan, the villain turns HEXAGON against them -- but not all heroes will escape alive from the deadly confrontation. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) J.M. & Randy Lofficier (P) Manuel Garcia (I) Eduardo Alpuente Cover A Manuel Garcia Cover B Stuart Immonen FC 32pp $2.95 Six issue monthly finite series In stores the week of June 25th The Concept: HOMICRON: a NASA physicist whose body is inhabited by a powerful alien; STARLOCK: the former servant of awesome cosmic entities, now a fugitive; FUTURA: a mysterious woman from another dimension; JALEB: the secretive agent of a race of telepaths; JAYDEE: the deadliest killing machine in the universe ? these are STRANGERS to our world, brought together by Tanka, an "invariant" empowered by an unfathomably distant future to safeguard our time. This Issue: "The Livid Daylights"?From his Moonbase, the dying NECROMANCER schemes to turn Earth into his funeral pyre. But his passing would not be complete without the humiliation of his arch-enemies, the super-group known as HEXAGON. As the STRANGERS mount a last, desperate attempt on the Moonbase to stop the NECROMACER's suicidal plan, the villain turns HEXAGON against them -- but not all heroes will escape alive from the deadly confrontation. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Adrian Tomine.

One of the most popular titles by Shortcomings cartoonist Adrian Tomine, Summer Blonde features more stories culled from the pages of Optic Nerve. With a deft and romantic touch, Tomine portrays the emotional ambivalence of drifting, urban twenty-somethings in stunning black and white. His stories are appealingly naturalistic, stylishly cinematic, and emotionally rich. His fans accuse him of eavesdropping on their most intimate moments, exhibiting their insecurities with both forensic detachment and surprising compassion.

Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 136 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $16.95.

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By Dan Taylor and Chris Fason. It's "Happy Hour Time" again at the ol' Hideout Bar & Grill. First City's favorite super heroes are back to swap stories and tell tales as they unwind over cocktails and pretzels. This is one round that you won't want to miss! b&w, 32pg$3.00 Cover price $3.00.

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MASAMUNE SHIROW, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO. b&w, 128pgs. Bizarre science fiction and teen angst collide in Shadow Star. Sexy thrills and extraterrestrial mysteries abound in Seraphic Feather. 3x3 Eyes explores the connection between true love and mystical artifacts. Uncover the secret desires of house cats and college girls in Makoto Kobayashi's What's Michael? and Club 9. And don't forget the high-velocity, futuristic action of Appleseed Hypernotes, brought to you by Masamune Shirow, creator of Ghost in the Shell! Super Manga Blast! is 128 pages of the greatest science fiction, fantasy, drama, and situational comedy the world of comics has to offer, all contained in one tight, cool-looking package for a mere $5.99! If you're not reading Super Manga Blast!, it's not too late to save what little dignity you have left and pick up a copy this April! MATURE READERS. Cover price $5.99.

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WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS In stores April 23. Building directly from events in January's SUPERMAN: THE 10-CENT ADVENTURE, Metropolis' new Supergirl makes her presence known in the City of Tomorrow as she fights the villain Radion! Plus: introducing the Viceroy ? a new hero out to make Metropolis safe! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE. ELSEWORLDS. The death of Wonder Woman has unexpected consequences as John Byrne's maxiseries hits the 23rd century! Other surprises abound as the Super Twins team up with one of their heroes, an army of OMACs makes its debut, and Superman remembers a centuries-old adventure critical to his future! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK AUSTEN; ART AND COVER BY DANIJEL ZEZELJ The 12-issue miniseries continues! Jimmy Olsen's investigation of the strange goings-on around Metropolis' futuristic Tech continues, as a strange creature wreaks havoc in the city...but what's so familiar about it from two past foes of Superman? Plus: more on Rebecca, Jimmy's photography rival in the city. FC, 32 PG Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY DAVE JOHNSON, KILIAN PLUNKETT, ANDREW ROBINSON AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY JOHNSON Elseworlds. In stores May 28. The highly anticipated ELSEWORLDS miniseries continues! Twenty years after the events of last issue, Russia's Superman has become the hero of his country ? and the world ? while Lex Luthor has been working with the CIA to bring him down. Faced with ever-looming threats from within and the rise of a mysterious Batman from the underbelly of Moscow, how much longer will Superman's reign continue? And what's hidden in Area 51 in the American desert, and how is it tied to Superman? Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 3) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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WRITTEN BY PETER BAGGE; ART BY BAGGE, STEPHEN DESTEFANO AND BILL WRAY; COVER BY BAGGE In stores April 23. From the creator of the highly acclaimed, outrageously funny Hate! SWEATSHOP tells the uproarious story of Mel Bowling ? a nationally syndicated cartoonist who hasn't touched his strip in years. Instead, he uses a stable of aspiring young artists, each with a different career goal. This issue, Mel's nominated for an industry award...one that he'll stop at nothing to win! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Jeff Amano, Ivan Brandon, Goran Parlov, Salgood Sam, & Paul Mounts A T3 movie tie-in! Welcome to the future... Terminator-style! Since "Judgment Day," the human race has lived on the brink of extinction, desperately waging a war it cannot win against SkyNet and its never-ending army of Terminators. Now, for the first time, see the people and the world only hinted at in the movies, as a band of brave survivors risks their lives in combat against an unending sea of mechanical killers! Could this be the turning point in the battle against the machines? Cover by Jeff Amano. Perfect-bound. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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May/June 2003. Cover art by Jeff Amano. A Tribute to Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sarah Connor and John Reese character bios, a sneak peak at the Terminator 3 Before the Rise comic book, pull-out wall poster, plus much, much more. Full of behind the scenes looks and photos. Embossed cover, 88 pages, FC. Cover price $9.95.

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Lord of Asgard - Spiral: Part 3 of 8. Art and Cover by Ben Lai and Ray Lai. Story by Dan Jurgens. Thor continues to try and find the wisdom his father used to rule the Golden Realm. Meanwhile, what is Zarrko the Tomorrow Man up to and what secrets does he know about the Odinson's future? Cover price $2.99.

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Lord of Asgard - Spiral: Part 4 of 8. "The Follower!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Paco Medina, Larry Strucker, and Juan Vlasco. One man vows to move heaven and earth to get his son, a devout Thor fan, to college. As fate would have it, fortune does not smile upon him. But when he bares witness to divine intervention, Lars must rethink his stance on faith. Cover price $2.99.

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"How Does It Feel?" Script by John Arcudi. Art by Francisco Ruiz Velasco. Cover by Francisco Ruiz Velasco. After catching his second wind, the Battler knocks out the Armadillo! Daniel Axum is very happy with his victory and doesn't plan on fighting again. But the lure of fame and fortune is inescapable. And the Battler soon becomes the star of the underground fighting circuit. Is the new champion destined for a big fall? 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND JOE PIMENTEL; VARIANT COVER BY TOMMY LEE EDWARDS In stores April 16. Is Lion-O too late to save Thundera? Under Mumm-Ra's rule, New Thundera is a dark and treacherous place, where evil lurks around every corner and the Thunderians are broken ? maybe forever. Lion- O continues to learn the fates of his friends ? beaten and enslaved at Mumm-ra's command ? and even runs up against some old enemies in this installment. But Lion-O is not one to accept this situation without a fight and, in this issue, he brings it on! Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Ed Benes & Joe Pimentel (50%) and Tommy Lee Edwards (50%). FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY JERRY ORDWAY AND KARL STORY; COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE In stores April 9. Part 1 of an exciting new epic 3-part adventure! "What might have been" ? just four melancholy words that conjure so many emotions. Four words that suddenly take on new meaning when Tom Strong learns what would have happened ? who he would be ? if things had been a fraction different. Journey back to the last days of the 19th century, to a time before Tom Strong was born, and learn what can happen in the blink of an eye...in a tale called "How Tom Stone Got Started!" For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG.$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

(W) John Ney Rieber (P) Tony Daniel (I) Jonathan Sibal (c) Jonathan D. Smith Is the boy held captive in this Vatican prison cell a madman-or a monster? Either way, Lara's got to set Valya free. Without him, she'll never find the fabled Waters of Life and Death-and her lover, Tsang, will be lost to her forever. But even if she can defeat the deadly robotic Secutor that guards Valya's cell, and in the blighted Siberian wilderness survive a parasitic alien's murderous claws, in the end she will face the greatest threat to her survival and her sanity-when she sees what her depraved nemesis Lord Vymes has done to her lover Tsang. White-hot artist Tony Daniel (The Tenth, Adrenalyn, Silke) gives us the leanest, meanest, Lara Croft ever to teach a sadistic immortal the true meaning of pain in this special supersized conclusion to 'Strange Flesh'. Don't miss the sizzle! FC, 48pg$4.99continuing series Cover price $4.99.

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By Jen Van Meter & Christine Norrie, with Ross Campbell. The third series of Hopeless Savages comics sees the family heading to Hong Kong, as original artist Christine Norrie (Cheat) returns for some kung-fu action! It's the classic team giving us the tales of love and media scrutiny that make this comic so popular. Each issue also features a back-up "Kung-Fu Spacegirls" story by Norrie. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #70 presents 101 Toy Secrets in a tremendous feature that will unveil mysteries, behind-the-scenes information and top secrets from the world of toys from 1967 to present. Learn hidden truths about G.I. Joe, He-Man, Spider-Man, Simpsons and Mego figures along with many, many more! This issue of ToyFare takes you inside Hasbro, the home of G.I. Joe, Transformers and Star Wars toys. Meet the designers behind the biggest toy lines at their office in Rhode Island and get a photo preview all of the huge releases that are coming out later this year. Twisted ToyFare Theatre returns for another hysterical episode. Mego Spidey and the gang are back, and they're sure to be shocked and surprised by this issue's special guests. Find out why! This month's Specialty Price Guide features X-Men action figures. Track the latest prices for all of your favorite comic book, cartoon and movie action figures along with all of the newest releases from Toy Biz. See the latest Hugh Jackman/Wolverine figure from the new X-Men film on the cover to this issue of ToyFare. ToyFare #70 will also feature an exclusive Green Lantern DC Heroclix limited miniature offer from WizKids. ToyFare's Marketplace gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Ups 'n' Downs, Expert Analysis, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine. Magazine (X2 Wolverine toy cover) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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by Furman, Guidi, To, Curtis, & Cheung The fallout from the epic moon base saga continues. Buried in the Alaskan ice in their escape capsule, the Mini-Con Street Speed Team await rescue. But will the Decepticon Thrust reach them first? Worse, Cyclonus is now a threat to Autobot and Decepticon alike! NOTE: Not available outside North America. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Brad Mick & Pat Lee The Dinobots return! Branded as criminals of war, Optimus Prime and the Autobots are headed for the scrap heap. But even if the Autobots are able to escape Shockwave's forces, are they prepared for what else lurks in the wastelands of Cybertron? NOTE: Not available outside North America. FC, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Brad Mick & Pat Lee The Dinobots return! Branded as criminals of war, Optimus Prime and the Autobots are headed for the scrap heap. But even if the Autobots are able to escape Shockwave's forces, are they prepared for what else lurks in the wastelands of Cybertron? NOTE: Not available outside North America. FC, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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June 2003. "Men of Steel" Cover price $5.95.