Comic books July 2003

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San Diego Comic-Con International 2003 Exclusive. Cover price $2.00.

Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

From the boundless imagination of Osamu Tezuka, arguably history's most important-- and inarguably its most prolific--creator of graphic fiction, comes Astro Boy, the singular archetype for the exploding anime and manga industries. A timeless all-ages masterpiece of action, fun, and humanity--and plenty of robots!--Astro Boy packs more excitement and entertainment into each value-priced volume than most comics do in a year!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

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WRITTEN BY ROBBIE MORRISON; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER AND SAL REGLA; COVER BY TURNER AND REGLA EYE OF THE STORM Jack Hawksmoor, the Midnighter, Apollo, the Engineer, Swift, and the Doctor return in a new monthly title! A mysterious series of attacks is launched against major population centers across the world and the Authority rushes to the scene, containing the assault in classic style. They soon learn that the attacks aren't arbitrary ? they're in retaliation for a war that has spanned decades! The truth behind this dimensional destruction will surprise even the Authority! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Vol. 10 #6 - July 2003. Lee Meriwether profile. 8 1/4-in. x 10 3/4-in., 38 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ASHLEY WOOD EYE OF THE STORM. In stores March 19. How far can a free-thinking, freewheeling android super-hero travel before he sees his own reflection staring back at him? Funhouse mirrors abound in the ultimate search for the strangest secret of them all. Featuring most unlikely guest-stars, as well as special dispensations for every reader who's late to the party. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Red Zone Part 3 of 6. "Unclassified" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Olivier Coipel. Inks by Andy Lanning. Painted cover by J.G. Jones. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are stunned to find a secret bioweapons lab below Mount Rushmore. They can't believe the deadly dust cloud was caused by a government research project gone awry. From inside the lab, Ant-Man contacts Tony Stark at Stark Enterprises and relays the information about Project Bloodwash. But before the golden avenger or T'Challa can do anything, they are attacked by the Secretary of Defense's special ops unit! What is going on? Why doesn't the Department of Defense want to work with the Avengers? In the meantime back in South Dakota, the conditions inside the red zone are wearing down Cap's team. They need to get out of the biolab and into fresh air -- before it's too late. Cameo appearances by Peter Gyrich and Redwing. Avengers Lineup: Ant-Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Jack of Hearts, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Vision, and Warbird. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Collects material from Maximum Security (2000) #1-2. Story by Kurt Busiek and Jerry Ordway. Art by Jerry Ordway. Guest-starring Silver Surfer and the Fantastic Four. 34 pages, FC.

Regular Edition. Story, Art and Cover by Mike Hoffman. Curse of the labyrinth! The deadliest warrior of a time-lost world stands accursed by a defeated Sorceress -- doomed to haunt a labyrinth of bloody battlefields for all eternity! Can he escape a nightmare fate and be redeemed by the love of a beautiful woman? 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Special Edition. Limited to 450 copies. Includes Amryl Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. Story, Art and Cover by Mike Hoffman. Curse of the labyrinth! The deadliest warrior of a time-lost world stands accursed by a defeated Sorceress -- doomed to haunt a labyrinth of bloody battlefields for all eternity! Can he escape a nightmare fate and be redeemed by the love of a beautiful woman? 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers.

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1st printing.

By Craig Shutt.

Baby Boomer Comics delves into the wide variety of comics from the 1960s, comics' "Silver Age." With humorous and informative essays, the author covers key events affecting the four-color lives of Spider-Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern, among others. He also revels in some of the sillier stories from the Flower-Power era.

Hundreds of full-color illustrations feature both covers and interior panels from this exciting and incredible period in comics' colorful history. Includes current market values for the showcased issue, plus comics trivia and more.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $27.99.

1st printing. By Pat Quinn. Artistic technician Pat Quinn dissects every aspect of perspective in comics for this ultimate handbook on creating the illusion of space on a flat surface. With this handbook, the mystery behind the techniques and principles of perceptive will be painstakingly revealed and fully broken down with step-by-step visuals. Simple concepts such as vanishing points and horizon lines will be demonstrated as the basic framework for placing anything in perspective as well as creating time honored dynamic storytelling effects. Softcover, 56 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART AND COVER BY ADRIAN SIBAR AND ANDY OWENS In stores May 21. New writer Dylan Horrocks continues his run on BATGIRL! Babs thought taking Cassandra on an ocean cruise would be the perfect diversion from crime-fighting. Boy, was she wrong! Not only is the mysterious metahuman known as Black Wind onboard, but so is a dirty businessman and his mammoth bodyguard, Ludo. Plus, a guest appearance by Superboy! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Collects Batgirl (2000-2006 1st Series) #17-20, 22-23, and 25. Written by KELLEY PUCKETT and CHUCK DIXON. Art and cover by DAMION SCOTT and ROBERT CAMPANELLA. Batgirl fights the good fight in a fistful of adventures guest-starring Batman, Robin and Spoiler! Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY AND CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY MARCOS MARTIN AND ALVARO LOPEZ In stores May 14. Guest-starring Black Canary, as she meets Batgirl for the very first time! Commissioner Gordon's been kidnapped, and it's up to the future Birds of Prey to get him back in one piece! Robin presents Batgirl with an expensive new toy, while a sly Batman affects Barbara's destiny from behind the scenes. Killer Moth and Firefly continue their dangerous gambit by putting some heat on the mob, an old friend of Gordon meets a heroic fate, and Green Arrow makes an appearance! Plus, see how master super-villains really live! FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 9) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores May 28. Don't miss the latest chapter of "Hush," featuring the debut of a brand-new Batmobile! In the aftermath of last issue's stunning climax, Nightwing comes to Batman to find out how ? or if ? the Dark Knight can continue. Choices are made that will affect the entire Batman family, and there's no turning back! Plus, the shocking return of the last person you'd expect! 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON AND DAN SLOTT. ART BY RICK BURCHETT, TERRY BEATTY AND TEMPLETON. COVER BY BRUCE TIMM. Hunted mercilessly by shadow assassins, The Riddler turns to Batman for help ? but even a Riddler on good behavior can't resist playing games with the Dark Knight. Plus, in a 5-page back-up story, follow a day in the life of Gotham's new mayor: The Penguin! What's this fowl fiend up to behind closed doors? Featuring the second of four covers by Warner Bros. animation producer Bruce Timm! FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY AND ALEX GARLAND. ART BY TOBY CYPRESS AND SEAN PHILLIPS. COVER BY ALFRED KAMAJIAN. A designer drug has hit the streets of Gotham, reducing scores of victims to boneless piles of goo. Batman hits a wall in his investigation, bringing into play the one man who may know the secret behind the drug: Elongated Man! Featuring guest art by Toby Cypress. Plus, in the Black & White back-up "Sunrise," an elderly woman is surprised to find a huffing, puffing Batman resting on her rooftop. How did he get there? Written by novelist and screenwriter Alex Garland (The Beach, 28 Days Later) with art by Sean Phillips (SLEEPER; BATMAN: GOTHAM NOIR). 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 4 of 4! The government agency that once employed Blink desperately wants him back ? the ability to see through other people's eyes is too great an asset to pass up. Now the agency is going to extremes by kidnapping and threatening the life of Blink's girlfriend...leaving Batman determined to set her free! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY LEN WEIN; ART BY GUY DAVIS; PAINTED COVER BY BERNIE WRIGHTSON ELSEWORLDS. In stores May 7. The 5-issue miniseries continues as Edgar Allan Poe's investigation into Baltimore's "Raven Murders" reaches a fever pitch! Poe's discovery of the mysterious Batman prowling the murder scenes brings a new twist to an already twisted tale. Batman's strange abilities and techniques disturb Poe, but he's the only friend Poe has left, and with the body count increasing, Poe needs all the friends he can get...especially when the author realizes he's next on the murderer's list of victims! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY MATT WAGNER; COVER BY WAGNER In stores July 30. Matt Wagner's (Grendel, Mage) tale of Superman and Batman's first encounter with Wonder Woman continues! Superman pursues a nuclear threat as the Purge comes to Gotham, and the villain's plot to bring about global chaos creeps closer to fruition! Wonder Woman finds herself alone against the twisted fury of Bizarro! And can Batman find a rogue missile in time to avert catastrophe in the city he has sworn to protect? FC, 64 PG. (2 OF 3) PRESTIGE FORMAT $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Master manga creator Yukito Kishiroi brings back his most celebrated character, cyborg sweetheart Battle Angel Alita! If you're a longtime fan, prepare to meet Kishiro's latest bevy of bizarre and tormented characters, as well as revisit many of your favorite friends and foes in a post-apocalyptic universe where nothing is as it seems. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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(W) Munier Sharrieff (P) Wilson Tortosa & Edwin David (C) Udon. Join us for a re-printing of the popular 1/2 issue, previously only available through Wizard magazine. Travel back in time to witness the training of the Battle of the Planets crew, and the start of the legend. Join Mark, Jason, Tiny, and Keyop as they develop the deadly skills needed to keep the wicked Spectra at bay, and protect us all. With an all new cover by fan-favorite artist Joe Benitez. FC 24 pages $2.99 one-shot special Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Munier Sharrieff (P) Wilson Tortosa (C ) Shane Law and Udon In this issue, Anderson is granted a formal meeting with the mysterious Rigans. He learns that this isn't the first time he and the highly advanced alien race have made contact. Meanwhile, a discarded soldier under Zoltar's command returns as a deadly new enemy that seeks vengeance. FC 32 pages $2.99 continuing series Cover price $2.99.

(W) Munier Sharrieff (P) Wilson Tortosa (C ) Shane Law and Udon In this issue, Anderson is granted a formal meeting with the mysterious Rigans. He learns that this isn't the first time he and the highly advanced alien race have made contact. Meanwhile, a discarded soldier under Zoltar's command returns as a deadly new enemy that seeks vengeance. FC 32 pages $2.99 continuing series Cover price $2.99.

(W) Munier Sharrieff (Cover) Alex Ross "HELL" tells of Jason's plunge into the deadly underground world of contract killers. Using a false identity Jason most pose as a hired assassin in order to find vital information about Devil Star, Spectra's elite all female hit squad. The very killers responsible for Jason' worst nightmare come true, the brutal murder of his parents. FC, 48pg $4.99 One-shot Special Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Doug Miers. Art by Matt Black. Cover by Shannon Wheeler. Meet Beelza Bob, an unimposing demon, always ready to help with a spiritual mortgage. He and his family quietly terrorize suburbia, along with Lucy Phur, androgynous ruler of the Underworld. This comic will warm your soul, perhaps forever. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

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Written by Doug Miers. Art and Cover by Matt Black. Meet Beelza Bob, an unimposing demon, always ready to help with a spiritual mortgage. He and his family quietly terrorize suburbia, along with Lucy Phur, androgynous ruler of the Underworld. This comic will warm your soul, perhaps forever. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. By Wesley Craig Green and Jason Whitley. What was supposed to be a weekend getaway for five teenagers at a secluded mansion soon turns into a trip into Hell! An archaic book is discovered late one night, unleashing a demonic evil that begins infecting the mansion's visitors one-by-one! Escaping the nightmare they find themselves trapped in will not be enough for those still alive. Outside, the living dead are approaching, hungry for the taste of human flesh! Softcover, 64 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Cheerful Employee," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty starts working at Mega-Mart. "Betty's Paper Doll Book," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Series of paper doll illustrations of Betty and her friends, with humorous accessories. "Crush Rush," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty discusses her crush on Archie with Nancy. "Mother Hen-Pecked," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; A couple of robins build a nest and have babies outside Betty's window. "In the Name of Science," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty tries to keep Archie occupied while she works on her science fair project. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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by Various & Jeff Schultz "Club Snub" (by Boldman & Shultz): Feeling over-pampered, Veronica decides to visit an out-of-town spa where her father is less known, not realizing he owns that spa, too! Will the staff act naturally... or take her visit as a surprise inspection?! "The Scream Team" (by Pellowski & Shultz): The guys are having problems dealing with the girl's emotions ? primarily their fear and screaming as they go on all the scary rides at the amusement park! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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

by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double- digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

by Dan Parent "A Vacation From Archie": Inspired by how well-rounded Ginger and Brigitte are, Betty and Veronica decide to expand their world by cutting back on Archie and taking up new hobbies... but everywhere they turn, Archie is there! Could it be he's a permanent fixture in their lives?! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

By Dan Parent. "Surf's Up": Veronica can't compete with Ginger when it comes to riding the waves... until she climbs aboard Dilton's remote control surf board! "Diary of a Mad Teenager": When she catches Veronica peeking into her diary, Betty prepares a phony one filled with disparaging comments about her rich friend! FC, 32pg. Cover price $2.19.

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WRITTEN BY JASON HALL; ART AND COVER BY CLIFF CHIANG In stores May 21. Jason Hall and Cliff Chiang continue their provocative take on The Creeper with Part 2 of the 5-part miniseries! What begins with a simple jewel theft quickly escalates to an outrageous crime of a more "repulsive" nature, as the sexy and mysterious Creeper begins to make the aristocracy pay for its sins. But is it just a case of revenge, or is there more to The Creeper's wild and scandalous art-crimes? Either way, the citizens of Paris will never be the same! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Story by Kris Kidd and Art by Michael Duron - Big Epsilon #4 The citizens of Big Epsilon are caught off-guard by a maniac who uses egg-shaped robots to threaten the city. The Spot immediately joins the fight to stop the destruction and put an end to this mystery man's plans. This issue as a low print run.BW 20pgs 6.75-in x 8.25-in Cover price $1.95.

Limited Collector's Edition. The Coming of the Toa: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Greg Farshtey. Art by Carlos D'Anda & Richard Bennett. Six heroes. One destiny. Kopaka comes to Mata Nui and learns of the masks of power! Plus: A centerfold. 6.5-in. x 10.25-in., 20 pages, full color. Promotional comic for the Lego Bionicle toys. Cover price $2.25.

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Rise of the Rahkshi! - Written by Greg Farshtey. Art by Toby Dutkiewicz & Randy Elliott. Cover by Randy Elliott. Unleash the Rahkshi! 6.5-in. x 10.25-in., 20 pages, full color. Promotional comic for the Lego Bionicle toys. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY GILBERT HERNANDEZ; ART BY CASEY JONES AND JOHN BEATTY; PAINTED COVER BY PHIL NOTO. Concluding writer Gilbert Hernandez's run on BIRDS OF PREY! Twag is back, crazier than ever and with only one thing on his mind: killing Barbara Gordon! Can special guest star Metamorpho save the day? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Covers by Patrick Zircher Priest (w)/Patrick Zircher (p)/Norm Rapmund (i) "ASCENSION" Parts 1 &of 4. Beginning a new story arc featuring Kasper Cole, the NEW Black Panther! 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.99 (each) Cover price $2.99.

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Covers by Patrick Zircher Priest (w)/Patrick Zircher (p)/Norm Rapmund (i) "ASCENSION" Part 2 of 4. Beginning a new story arc featuring Kasper Cole, the NEW Black Panther! 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.99 (each) Cover price $2.99.

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FABIAN NICIEZA/STEFANO RAFFAELE On sale July 9, FC, 32pg (4 of 4), $2.99 The bizarre conclusion to the supernatural conspiracy finds author-turned-messiah Richard Kaine out for vengeance?but how will he find the solution when he's part of the problem? How can he change civilization without destroying our way of life? And since when can firepower be overcome by flower power? The Blackburne Covenant #4 on sale this July from Fabian Nicieza (Buffy: The Vampire Slayer) and Italian newcomer Stefano Raffaele (Metal Hurlant)! Cover price $2.99.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Craig Thompson. Blankets explores the sibling rivalry of two brothers growing up in the isolated country, and the budding romance of two coming-of-age lovers. A tale of security and discovery, of playfulness and tragedy, of a fall from grace and the origins of faith. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 592 pages, B&W Cover price $29.95.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Craig Thompson. Blankets explores the sibling rivalry of two brothers growing up in the isolated country, and the budding romance of two coming-of-age lovers. A tale of security and discovery, of playfulness and tragedy, of a fall from grace and the origins of faith. Hardcover, 592 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 500 copies.

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WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY TOMM COKER; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores May 14. It's all about sex for Adam, who's living it up on the wild side of his undead life, with fringe benefits that are to die for. Every night is an orgy, and Adam can't get enough. But something hungry, old, and terrible is lurking just out of sight. When it comes for Adam, death follows it...and a friendship that should have lasted forever will be mortally ripped apart. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.