Comic books December 2003

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The Search for She-Hulk Part 2 of 4. "Savage Attack" Script by Geoff Johns. Art by Scott Kolins. Cover by Scott Kolins. In the town of Bone, Idaho, Earth's Mightiest Heroes find the She-Hulk! And she's on an unstoppable rampage! Her strength level is approaching that of her famous green cousin's -- the Hulk. The Sentinel of Liberty, Shell-Head, and Wanda try their best to contain She-Hulk and save the town of Bone, but they cannot! The job requires more avengers. Is anyone else available in the Pacific Northwest? Just one -- and he's really good with a bow and arrows! 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Red Zone!" Collects Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #64-70.

Written by GEOFF JOHNS. Art by OLIVIER COIPEL and IVAN REIS. Cover by J.G. JONES.

Biohazard! In a post-9/11 world, the very word strikes fear in the heart of people around the globe! And now, a deadly chemical agent has been released over Mount Rushmore, rapidly spreading through the surrounding countryside! Is this a terrorist attack on American soil? That's what the Avengers seek to uncover as they brave the lethal perimeter of the Red Zone - but the truth they uncover is more startling and terrifying than even that!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Back Issue celebrates comic books of the 1970s, 1980s, and today through a variety of recurring (and rotating) departments. #1's theme is "DC vs. Marvel," featuring: A "Pro2Pro" dialogue between Marv Wolfman and George P?rez on the pros and cons of working for Marvel and DC in the 70s and 80s accompanied by rare P?rez artwork! A "Greatest Stories Never Told" examination of the original JLA/Avengers crossover, featuring unpublished George Perez pages, plus a spotlight on the new JLA/Avengers miniseries! A "Rough Stuff" look at 70s and 80s DC and Marvel penciled artwork by the "King" himself, Jack Kirby! A "Beyond Capes" evaluation of DC's and Marvel's Tarzan series, with interviews with and artwork by Joe Kubert, John Buscema, and Roy Thomas! An "Off My Chest" guest editorial by former DC editorial director Carmine Infantino, recalling DC's 1970s battle plan to challenge Marvel's market dominance! PLUS: A "Back Talk" letters column featuring commentary from pros and fans who aren't afraid to choose sides in the DC vs. Marvel war, and a dynamic "Batman vs. Captain America" cover by George P?rez! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pg, b&w$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART BY CHRISTINE NORRIE AND J. BONE; COVER BY DARWYN COOKE In stores October 1. This issue: Somebody dies! As if it isn't bad enough that San Narciso High's popular girls have dangerous abilities, now Lauren's stuck with super-powers of her own! Meanwhile, will the Bad Girls unleash their power-packed pettiness on the world, or on one another? FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects columns from Warren Ellis' e-mail columns. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Jacen Burrows. Collected for the first time, this graphic novel features Warren Ellis' Bad Signal e-mail columns profusely illustrated with dozens of stunning new illustrations by celebrated artist Jacen Burrows. A modern master of the short form essay Ellis' biting wit makes even the most esoteric of topics must-reads. Softcover, 64 pages, Text ( with small B&W Illustrations). Cover price $6.95.

1st Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara. Bastard!! Heavy Metal/Dark Fantasy! - Dark Schneider is dead. While his friends and lovers mourn, his enemies prepare for a final assault on Earth's last surviving kingdom. As evil prophet Abigail attacks with an army of zombies, the valiant defenders - Arshes Nei and Ninja Master Gara - must face untold monsters. Can anything short of Dark Schneider's resurrection save them - and the world? 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 - 5 1/2-in. x 8-in. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

Tia Noto Yoko, the only one who can control Dark Schneider, has been captured by the Dark Rebel Armies! After making their way through a perilous dungeon, past giant eyeballs and fiery demons, D.S. and Princess Sheila face his old ally Ninja Master Gara in a duel that pits sword against magic! Far away, news of D.S.'s resurrection reaches the long ears of Arshes Nei, the elven sorceress who was once his pupil and lover - and now commands a regiment of her own. Remembering past injustices at the hands of the egomaniacal (and two-timing) wizard, she sends her greatest fighter and deadliest assassin to bring her Dark Schneider's severed head!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

Tia Noto Yoko, the only one who can control Dark Schneider, has been captured by the Dark Rebel Armies! After making their way through a perilous dungeon, past giant eyeballs and fiery demons, D.S. and Princess Sheila face his old ally Ninja Master Gara in a duel that pits sword against magic! Far away, news of D.S.'s resurrection reaches the long ears of Arshes Nei, the elven sorceress who was once his pupil and lover - and now commands a regiment of her own. Remembering past injustices at the hands of the egomaniacal (and two-timing) wizard, she sends her greatest fighter and deadliest assassin to bring her Dark Schneider's severed head!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

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WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN Introducing the new regular art team of Nightwing's Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang! A mysterious new pill called Soul has hit the streets of Gotham ? a pill that unleashes a user's innermost desires and demons. Can Batgirl stop Soul from turning Gotham City into a drug-fueled warzone? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON "Broken City!" part 1 of 6. A dead girl's body is found in a Gotham Landfill, and the discovery sends Batman on a journey of self-examination that pits him against the Joker, Killer Croc and more! 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Dynamic Forces Edition signed by Brian Azzarello - Limited to 599 copies. Includes Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON "Broken City!" part 1 of 6. A dead girl's body is found in a Gotham Landfill, and the discovery sends Batman on a journey of self-examination that pits him against the Joker, Killer Croc and more! 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT AND TY TEMPLETON. ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY. COVER BY KELSEY SHANNON. The Phantasm from the animated film BATMAN: THE MASK OF THE PHANTASM returns! While Batman's off spying on Gotham's mobsters, it's up to Batgirl to face the deadly Phantasm on her own! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND MARK PANICCIA; ART BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND ALVARO LOPEZ; COVER BY THE PANDER BROTHERS A breathtaking new 8-issue miniseries by the Pander Brothers (Grendel), Mark Paniccia (Bulletproof Monk), and Alvaro Lopez (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE)! Renowned architect Evan Slate wants to transform Gotham City into a "City of Light" using a mysterious glowing material that will eliminate shadows from the City's streets. Is there a place for the Dark Knight in a "Neo-Gotham?" For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 8) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART AND COVER BY KLAUS JANSON In stores October 8. The landmark miniseries probing the relationship between Batman and Ra's al Ghul continues! An unlikely visitor comes to Wayne Manor...looking for Batman! Meanwhile, Ra's al Ghul and Nyssa continue their private-yet-global war, Talia meets her destiny, and Alfred discovers something amiss in the Batcave... FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 9) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY AND WILL PFEIFER. ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, JOHN FLOYD, AND BRENT ANDERSON. COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND. Guest-starring Nightwing and Robin! Released after eight years in prison, Batman's old foe The Spook is ready to do whatever it takes to avoid the Dark Knight. Plus, in the black-and-white backup "Urban Renewal," H-E-R-O's Will Pfeifer and ASTRO CITY's Brent Anderson join forces for a tale of a photographer who puts together a celebration of Gotham's architectural past ? a past that is interwoven with the history of the Dynamic Duo! PC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.75.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #613-619.

Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

The 12-part "Hush" storyline - crafted by comics heavyweights Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee & Scott Williams - topped sales charts for an entire year, thrilling readers and critics alike.

Now the second half of that legendary story arc is collected for the first time as a softcover in BATMAN: HUSH Volume 2 TP. This volume contains the stunning conclusion to "Hush," featuring the Dark Knight's shocking showdown with the Joker, the debut of a brand-new Batmobile, a catfight among Catwoman, Talia and Lady Shiva, and, perhaps, most surprising of all, the true identity of the enigmatic Hush!

Plus, this collection includes the 6-page story from Wizard #0 and features a stunning new cover by Lee & Williams!

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

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WRITTEN BY JOHN WAGNER; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BRUNNER. A new breed of vigilantes called Rough Justice burst onto the scene in Gotham. Inspired by Batman, they plan to wipe crime off the streets for good. But will their extreme methods accomplish what Batman's couldn't ? or will they become the worst threat of all? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Action Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Rusty Angel!" Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Alita is a powerful cyborg with a soft heart and a mysterious past. Her second lease on life isn't easy: her heart is broken, she gains and loses friends to the cruel world of the Scrapyard far below the Utopian city of Tiphares, and she serves many masters in her quest to protect the innocent and create a new life for herself. When Doc Ido, a talented cyber-physician finds Alita's head in a junk heap, she has lost all memory of her past life. But when he reconstructs her, she discovers her body still instinctively remembers the Panzer Kunst, the most powerful cyborg fighting technique ever known! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

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W: David Wohl Art: Edwin David Step right up for issue that will dazzle your mind and make your senses reel. As the Battle of the Plants team continues their investigation of strange disappearances at a popular amusement park. What dangers lie ahead, and will our team survive the day? These questions and more await just ahead, as the spills, chills, and thrills, continue in BOTP:Manga #2. b&w, 32 pages $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Destroy all Monsters!" Collects Battle of the Planets (2002 Image) #10-12, Battle of the Planets Mark (2003), Battle of the Planets Jason (2003), and Battle of the Planets/Witchblade (2003).

Written by Munier Sharrieff. Art by Wilson Tortosa, Edwin David, Jo Chen. Cover by Alex Ross.

The end is here, and the future of the world is held in the balance. How will the G-Force team defeat the evil Zoltar, and stem the loss of life? Join us for the climactic conclusion to the Battle of the Plants series.

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

The classic 1970's space adventure has returned! And the official Battlestar Galactica Souvenir Magazine is the best place to get the inside track on this eagerly awaited mini- series. Featuring a stellar selection of interviews from all the main players: Edward James Olmos (Commander Adama), Mary McDonnell (Laura Roslin), Jamie Bamber (Apollo), and Kate Sackhoff (Starbuck). Plus, insider information from writers, producers, and directors, all lavishly illustrated with fantastic on-set photos and cast portraits. Available with Previews Exclusive cover! (Titan) Magazine, 100pg, FC $9.99 Cover price $9.99.

The classic 1970's space adventure has returned! And the official Battlestar Galactica Souvenir Magazine is the best place to get the inside track on this eagerly awaited mini- series. Featuring a stellar selection of interviews from all the main players: Edward James Olmos (Commander Adama), Mary McDonnell (Laura Roslin), Jamie Bamber (Apollo), and Kate Sackhoff (Starbuck). Plus, insider information from writers, producers, and directors, all lavishly illustrated with fantastic on-set photos and cast portraits. Available with Previews Exclusive cover! (Titan) Magazine, 100pg, FC $9.99 Cover price $9.99.

The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (2003) Volume 47 #1 (whole # 138) is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club. 40 pages, B&W.

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Story, art and cover by Jamie Smart. A cultured talking teddy bear faces chaos and abuse from a lunatic housecat named Looshkin. Looshkin clones another Bear to torment; Looshkin accidentally creates a black hole and plays hooey with the space-time continuum. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

2004 Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Charles Brooks. Every year since 1972, Pelican has presented this diverse compilation of the most outstanding editorial cartoons from publications across the country. Selected for clarity of position as well as for exceptional execution, this collection includes the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning artists, the year's major award-winning cartoons, and the best work from Canadian cartoonists. A pictorial history of the year, as seen by more than 180 editorial cartoonists, this 2004 volume offers a variety of viewpoints on such topics as the shock and awe of the war in Iraq, the trials and tribulations of the Bush administration, the parade of the nine Democratic presidential hopefuls, and the triumphs and the tragedies of the world in general. In more than four hundred cartoons, the world's best editorial cartoonists probe, analyze, and assess the people, ideas, and events that made headlines in 2003. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "A Really Super Person," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty has a dream where she has a secret power, the ability to make everyone love her, that gets her elected President. "Cat-Astrophe," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty finds a lost kitten and takes care of it until its rightful owner can be found. "Savvy Save," script by George Gladir, pencils by Paul Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty bounces a soccer ball off Archie's head. "Hot 'N' Spicy," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Betty's chili booth can't compete with Veronica's kissing booth, particularly after Veronica samples Betty's chili. "Stain Remover," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Alice shows Betty how to get a lipstick stain out of a white shirt; Later when she finds Archie with the same ingredients, she assumes the worst. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

Cover pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Bad Habit to Break," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica tries to guess what is Betty's bad habit. "Fit To Be Knitted"; Everybody has a pair of knitted slippers except Veronica. "A Question of Style"; Veronica tells Betty her outfit is horrible, then she sees Betty in the costume for a kids play and thinks it is a much better outfit. "Lab Gab," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Bob Smith; Betty and Veronica visit Dilton in his lab to see what he is creating. "Jab Jibe," script by George Gladir, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Ethel works out on the heavy bag so she will be ready when some boy gets fresh with her. "The Perfect Costume"; Veronica is determined to come up with the perfect costume for her Halloween party-even if Betty or Noriko have to come up with it for her! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette-- teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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

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by Dan Parent "Best in Show?": When Betty has to watch her aunt's cuter-than-cute dog, Veronica suffers from attention deficit! How can Veronica compete with a canine and regain her position as the center of attention? By getting her own dog, of course... a show dog at that! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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1st printing. Adapted by Dave Elliott and Keith Giffen. Art by Scott Hampton. Everyone knows what happened in the Garden of Eden, but no one has visualized it, and shared that vision, like Scott Hampton (Life Eaters). With Dave Elliott and Keith Giffen scripting, Hampton produced this beautifully painted, visually stunning adaptation of the original tale of innocence, temptation, and lust, for the pages of Penthouse magazine. Collected here for the first time, The Bible: Eden, brings the fine production values for which IDW is famous to one of the world's classic stories. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $21.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hitoshi Ariga. Created by Hajime Yatate. Something happened 40 years ago to wipe out the memories of everyone living in Paradigm City. The people have lost their past and now they're desperate to grab the best future they possibly can. Into this world comes Roger Smith, super negotiator and giant robot pilot. Employing a combination of brains and brawn, this hero-for-hire keeps the peace in a city inching towards madness. After receiving a huge financial windfall, Paradigm City's crime boss is now living large in the city under the dome. But money, as everyone knows, can't buy happiness. Super Beck may be rich, but he'll never be happy until Roger Smith and the Big O are crushed! And in the most disturbing story yet, a disreputable fortune-teller exploits the pain of an orphan girl to garner fame and prestige for himself. The citizens of Paradigm City are taught a sad lesson: It's better to dream about the future than obsess about the past. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Bird: Book 2 - 1st printing. Written by Carlos Trillo. Art by Juan Bobillo. Though experiencing a huge success on the fashion catwalks, Bird is still hiding from her brothers and his underworld cohorts. When Punos, her secret ally, is found dead, Bird is left alone in the battle with the bloodhounds after her family fortune. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI The hot new creative team continues to ruffle the Birds' feathers as the Huntress returns! A powerful U.S. senator who fell victim to Savant contacts the Clocktower demanding a meeting with Oracle...only she's not there, and a wounded Canary is at the desk. The Huntress goes to meet him, but when things get ugly, can Dinah come to the rescue? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Stories, Art and Covers by Charles Burns. A mysterious plague causes mutations in Burns acclaimed horror graphic novel. Dave ponders life with the mutating disease or the alternative; Keith and Eliza rekindle their relationship and break away from the group. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "The Class Election from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Mean Mrs. Green is forcing everyone to run in the school election, but everyone just wants to run for their lives! YIKES! Hubie is running for president against Doris. Hubie doesn't think he stands a chance against Doris and the free ice cream that's she's giving away to voters. Mix that in with the fact that he has to do lots of crazy stuff like shaking Coach Kong's paw and Mrs. Green's claw, and kissing a bunch of babies to stay in the presidential race. Hubie's chances look slim, but in the end he wins by being the candidate who stands for something -- not just on top of something! HA!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Wing Shing Ma.

The Black Sun agent known as Eclipse is more than pleased to put Leopard six feet under for the death of his son. But Martial Sanbu adds his might to lend Leopard a hand. But is it enough to stop this massive powerhouse. Also Ti Jun encounters hard times in Hong Kong.

Softcover, 150 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

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Written by Debbie Bishop. Art by Norm Breyfogle. Cover by Franchesco! Introducing 35th generation Shaolin grandmaster Kam Yuen! A treasured friend from his ancient past reunites mortally injured Justin with his present-day martial arts teacher and healer, grandmaster Kam, who removes the Atlantean high council's block restraining Justin's powers. And when catastrophe strikes, Justin cannot control the force that erupts from within him! Available in two cover editions by artist Franchesco! that link together to form one larger image! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Debbie Bishop. Art by Norm Breyfogle. Cover by Franchesco! Introducing 35th generation Shaolin grandmaster Kam Yuen! A treasured friend from his ancient past reunites mortally injured Justin with his present-day martial arts teacher and healer, grandmaster Kam, who removes the Atlantean high council's block restraining Justin's powers. And when catastrophe strikes, Justin cannot control the force that erupts from within him! Available in two cover editions by artist Franchesco! that link together to form one larger image! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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1st printing. Collects Blackburne Covenant (2003) #1-4. Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Stefano Raffaele. Fabian Nicieza, one of the best-selling writers of superhero comics, teams with Italian horror artist Stefano Raffaele, for a story he's been waiting to unleash since the 1980s. Someone is following popular fantasy novelist Richard Kaine. Not a demented fan, not a jilted lover. Someone interested in finding out how Richard came up with his runaway bestselling novel. Because, unbeknownst to Richard, his fantasy novel was non-fiction. How could Richard have written about an even no one should have known about, after it had been meticulously eradicated from human history? Who are the Blackburne Covenant? And how could the secrets they've been concealing for hundreds of years completely change life on Earth? They're willing to kill Richard Kaine in order to keep him quiet. A story unlike anything you've seen in comics, The Blackburne Covenant is a fast-paced and intelligent spin on Umberto Eco, Jorge Luis Borges, J. R. R. Tolkein, and J. K. Rowling all rolled into one. Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Juan Díaz Canales. Art by Juanjo Guardino. Introduction by Jim Steranko. Meet private eye John Blacksad: a cat in the shadows, passionately in love with the kittenish Natalia Wilford. He loves the girls... but he's "married" to danger. Enter a mystery as real as any other, in a city of hoodlum rats, jazz-playing gorillas, rhino thugs... and murder! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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HIROAKI SAMURA FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 10, b&w, 32pg, (1 of 3), It's the return of Makie! The fan favorite female killer is back. It may not be a happy moment, in fact, it's quite sad, but what do you expect from Hiraoki Samura? Once again, two of the most deadly people in Japan, a man and a woman, will be face to face. Sound exciting? Well, if they didn't love each other, it might be. But this meeting could be a bit morose instead. This is a story of beauty and pain, of suffering and love and tortured souls. But don't forget, these two could cut you to ribbons and smash your skull to oblivion, and you'd never understand how, such frail and beautiful people. Rejoice, Makie's back! And that means Blade of the Immortal is moving into a period of intense action! Winner of Japan's prestigious Media Arts Award and America's own Eisner Award. Cover price $2.99.

(W) Brandon Schultz (A) Mark and Mike Davis FC 32pp $2.95 Four issue monthly finite series In stores the week of November 5th. THE CONCEPT: Empire City.Manhattan on Steroids. A parallel universe where Middle Earth meets the Hood. Residents call it the concrete jungle. The police call it a hopeless abyss. BLAK calls it home. THIS ISSUE: A seventeen-year-old, cocky but likeable, aspiring rapper, Blak desperately hungers to blow up in this rap game. If surviving in a neighborhood run by StreetSweeping crypt-heads, and a lawless Biker Crew isn't enough, one wicked swipe of a cursed knife has cut Blak and threatened his dream of stardom. The curse will kill him. Solve the riddle of his brother's mysterious death and he can save himself. Realize his true gift and he can save his whole community. As Blak tries to focus through the haze of smoke and bubbles, video honeys, and music industry snakes, the question is which one will win? The Gift or the Curse? Cover price $2.95.

Winter 2004. Features articles covering adventure, mystery and melodrama in various media. In this issue: Last Hurrahs - the Twilight of the Hero Pulps; the Story Behind Doc Savage's Pulp Debut; an Interview with Thrilling Group Editor Leo Margulies; Cliffhanging Thrills from the Silent Era - Jungle Goddess; Nick Carter Remembered by His Creator. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Daemon's Mark!" Written by Gordon Rennie. Art by Colin MacNeil. The Eye of Terror has opened! The black hordes of dread are spilling forth to feast on humanity. As the ravening armies advance, the terrified citizens of the Imperium flee. But two men are heading straight into the storm: Cloten and Lysander. They seek a quarry, the Daemon-lord of Chaos who has eluded them for so long! But can their desperate mission lead them to their erstwhile Captain, Leonatos? Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

1st printing. Written by Leo Malet. Art and Cover Jacques Tardi. Foreword by Art Spiegelman. Set in the early days of World War II in German-occupied France, private detective Nestor Burma finds himself quickly enmeshed in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal. It will take all his skills to stay alive - and free, for there are fates worse than death. Softcover, 9-in., x 12-in., 192 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $17.95.