Comic books December 2003

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Boneyard (2001) #5-8. Story and art by Richard Moore. Now that Belzebub has been dealt a blow, it's the turn of the IRS to make Paris' life hell. Roxanna appears looking to solve all monetary problems. Paris resists as best he can, but how strong can he stay? Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $10.95.

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Chuck Dixon (w), Andrea Di Vito (p), Roland Paris (i), Rob Schwager (c) All-out gladiator action! Betrayed by fate, Brath must face the horrors of the arena! Battling man and beast, can the Hammer of Ure defeat all ? or will the coliseum sands run crimson with his own blood? Writer Chuck Dixon promises that this will be the most ferocious issue yet ? and if you've followed his career, you know that's no idle threat! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 29 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Tony Moore BW 48pp One-Shot In stores the week of December 31st. THE CONCEPT: Sex and Violence have never looked so... OLD. Meet the government's last line of defense when it comes to the really messy parts of keeping the world safe, BRIT. He spends his time passing down the wisdom of the ages and giving beatings from the day. When super-powered menaces threaten our home soil, send in Brit. When mad dictators take over neighboring countries in order to control their resources, send in Brit. When aliens take over the moon, planning to use it as a staging ground for an all out invasion... bomb it to hell with nuclear missiles... then send in Brit to clean up the leftovers. Brit is a one man killing machine, indestructible, unstoppable... and eligible for a senior citizens discount. THIS ISSUE: "Let sleeping dogs lie." You've all gotten that weird sage-like advice from your elders and filed it in the back of your mind under "figure out later." Apparently, CIA director Steve Erickson forgot to remember those words of wisdom. The order is given; "find Brit and bring him in." At all costs, he must be recovered. But what happens when the cost becomes too great to bear and the fate of the entire world is at stake? Brit would have been content to live out his life with his new bride... but now he's got to come out of retirement and kick more ass. Christmas is going to be REALLY messy this year. Needless to say, mature readers only. Cover price $4.95.

Winter 2003. Catalog of Adult Art curated by Bud Plant. 132 pages, B&W.

It's been an amazing journey for Willow, from High School computer genius to power- crazed witch, and in this special Willow-centric issue, Alyson Hannigan discusses her last seven years on Buffy. There are Season Seven revelations from Iyari Limon (Kennedy), we catch up with Amber Benson, plus, we chronicle Buffy's turbulent lovelife. All this and a free poster!!! (Titan) Cover price $6.99.

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It's been an amazing journey for Willow, from High School computer genius to power- crazed witch, and in this special Willow-centric issue, Alyson Hannigan discusses her last seven years on Buffy. There are Season Seven revelations from Iyari Limon (Kennedy), we catch up with Amber Benson, plus, we chronicle Buffy's turbulent lovelife. All this and a free poster!!! (Titan) Cover price $6.99.

1st printing. Collects Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1998-2003) #56-59. By Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, Cliff Richards, and Paul Lee. Buffy Summers has burned down the school gym, run off to Vegas, and filled her diary with tales of vampires and demons -- her parents see no other choice than to have her committed to a mental institution. During her stay, Buffy finds that she likes not having to slay vampires and demons night after night. But there's something sinister going on here as some of the doctors may not be what they appear. Meanwhile, in England, Rupert Giles' use of black magic has stopped a corrupt Watcher from destroying the Council. Includes Paul Lee's hilarious Dawn adventure, in which the Slayer's baby sister is mistaken for the Chosen One, and teams with a demonic stuffed bear. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Issue #55 - December, 2003. Edgar Rice Burroughs fanzine featuring classic pulp reprints, artwork and other related ephemera. 8 /1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages, black and white.

KENICHI SONODA FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 17, b&w, 32pg, FROM THE CREATOR OF GUNSMITH CATS! Nothing can prepare you for the intense, full-throttle action coming up in Cannon God Exaxxion. Each and every month Cannon God Exaxxion gives you more and more bang for your three bucks than any other comic or manga magazine out there. You want artillery? How about a cannon the size of your high school? You want action? How about an army of aliens, cyborgs, and giant robots gunning for a smartass teenager who holds the keys to a nearly indestructible killing machine? You want thrills? How about a buxom, cybernetic supermodel programmed to obey your every command? If you're not reading Cannon God Exaxxion, you're missing the ride of your life. It's not too late to get on board, but make sure you wear a safety belt because the g-forces could snap your neck! Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART AND COVER BY FAREL DALRYMPLE In stores October 29. A new 12-issue maxiseries by GREEN ARROW's Judd Winick delves into the world of organized crime in turn-of-the-century San Francisco! The first of three 4-issue story arcs (the latter two illustrated by John Severin and Tom Fowler, respectively) tells the tale of Izzy and Jacob Weiss, brothers and co- workers for San Francisco's Jewish Mafia who've done the dirtiest work for years. But this time, their Boss may have pushed them too far! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Cap Lives Part 3 of 4. "Captain America Lives Again" Script by Dave Gibbons. Pencils by Lee Weeks. Inks by Tom Palmer. Painted cover by Gene Ha. Beneath the island of Manhattan, the Sentinel of Liberty meets the brain trust of the underground rebels. And the leadership team includes Cap's old friend: Bucky Barnes! The former partners are happy to see one another again, but right now the resistance group has two critical missions to accomplish! First, rescue Peter Parker from his scheduled execution in Times Square; and second, destroy the Red Skull's new time machine at Stark Industries. Oh boy, those are two very tough tasks! Can the Living Legend tilt the odds in the resistance's favor? Appearances by the Earth-31117 versions of Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, Bruce Banner, Donald Blake, Luke Cage, Frank Castle, Rick Jones, Matt Murdock, Henry Pym, Janet van Dyne, Stephen Strange, and Tony Stark. 40 pages. Cover price $2.99.

WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH, JIM ALEXANDER AND MICHAEL KRAIGER; ART BY STEPHEN DESTEFANO, BILL WRAY, ENIS TEMIZEL, TIM CHI LY, AND MIKE KAZALEH; COVER BY WRAY. Boy genius Dexter goes to the bottom of the sea, IM Baboon literally cooks up trouble, and Courage the Cowardly Dog battles a house-eating robot! FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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(W) Marc Andreyko (A) Scott Morse FC 32 pp $2.50 Monthly Ongoing series In stores the week of October 15th. THE CONCEPT: This is the second spinoff book featuring New York City police detectives Sam Burke and Twitch Williams, popular characters originally introduced in the core Spawn title. Casefiles: Sam and Twitch takes the crime noir world of Sam and Twitch to a darker level, feature unique artwork and storytelling from Marc Andreyko and Scott Morse. Intended for mature audiences only. THIS ISSUE: "Have You Seen Me, Part 6?" The startling conclusion to the "Have You Seen Me?" arc! The fate of Twitch's children and the verdict in Twitch's trial are revealed! Will the tragedies inflicted on Det. Williams destroy him, strengthen him or something far worse? Plots are twisted and futures determined in this, the final chapter of the Casefiles' first arc! Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART AND COVER BY CAMERON STEWART. Selina and Holly's "Wild Ride" comes to its startling conclusion in Hawkman's and Hawkgirl's St. Roch! A recent threat is explained while new questions are raised. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Dancing Butterfly of Celestial Lake!" Story and art by Wee Tian Beng. Dancing Butterfly spars with Toad to recruit her for Ling Huan Sect. Golden Nymph's chanced meeting with the Divine Justice Cult alderman comes to blows. Do old grudges resurface as White Tiger Zi Yan meets Panda Sage again? Will Xing Ling's effort to enlist Destroyer Chi Xue's help succeed? Plus, The New Frontier: Part 3. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.50.

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by Dave Sim & Gerhard LATTER DAYS: Part 32 (of 35)?Better get a mirror and hold it up in front of Sim's nostrils. He hasn't moved in quite a while. He can't be dead yet... can he?! Check his contract. Yeah, says right here: three hundred issues. Also, the conclusion of Dave Sim and Chester Brown's discussion of Brown's recently completed graphic novel, Louis Riel in Part 3 of Getting Riel. The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues... t-minus 3 and counting! b&w, 24pg $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Latter Days!" By Dave Sim and Gerhard. Includes "This Aardvark, This Shepherd," as well as The Three Wise Fellows, Moshie, Loshi, and Koshie. Plus, Cerebus in his Rabbie "secret idolatry." Also, Konigoberg, the Not-So-Good Samaritan stars in "the movie within the graphic novel," and Cerebus' commentaries on the Pentateuch. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x10-in., 512 pages, B&W. NOTE: First printings are limited signed and numbered copies. Cover price $30.00.

Hot Roddin' to Hell - and Back! (part 6). Story, art and cover by Elizabeth Watasin. Bunny, a good witch, becomes involved in a magical love triangle at a high school for monsters. In the aftermath of the death-race, it looks like Fairers got everything she wanted. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Jennifer Feinberg. Here are the (sometimes) true adventures of Chi and Hopey, a pair of housecats who encounter magical floating shrimps, demonic cat food thieves, drunken opossums and, most terrifying of all, the dreaded Outdoor Cat! Chi collects 96 pages of short stories and illustrations, including some of the first works by Jennifer Feinberg, artist/creator of Little Scrowlie. Softcover, 5-in. x 6 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

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Story, art and cover by Foo Swee Chin, credited as FSc. Strange tales that defy explanation. A giant Santa Claus pinata terrorizes a city; an alien races a boy for a chance to meet the Fairy Santa; a lonely man receives an unexpected package. 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Rogues in the House and other stories!" Collects Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) #9-13.

Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Sal Buscema. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith.

Compiling the early Conan the Barbarian stories by writer Roy Thomas and artist Barry Windsor-Smith, this collection contains some of the most powerful and compelling comic stories ever created.

Following Robert E. Howard's pulp hero Conan through the early part of his life, Thomas and Windsor-Smith (then going by the name "Barry Smith") wove together pieces of the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres, all built around the framework of Howard's original fiction. Featuring completely re-mastered color and text corrections, these stories have been unavailable in color since their original publication, nearly thirty years ago.

A must for Conan fans and art afficionados alike.

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.95.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Rogues in the House and other stories!" Collects Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) #9-13.

Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Sal Buscema. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith.

Compiling the early Conan the Barbarian stories by writer Roy Thomas and artist Barry Windsor-Smith, this collection contains some of the most powerful and compelling comic stories ever created.

Following Robert E. Howard's pulp hero Conan through the early part of his life, Thomas and Windsor-Smith (then going by the name "Barry Smith") wove together pieces of the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres, all built around the framework of Howard's original fiction. Featuring completely re-mastered color and text corrections, these stories have been unavailable in color since their original publication, nearly thirty years ago.

A must for Conan fans and art afficionados alike.

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Yuy Beop-Ryong. Art by park Hui-Jin. The Emperor Moosungje has used the cursed Pachun sword to conquer his neighbors, but the evil blade is corrupting his soul. Now the scheming Shiyan seeks to use the emperor's brother, Jaryoon, to continue his plans. Meanwhile, Rey struggles with the demon within him. They allow him to wield the Pasa sword, but to defeat Shiyan and his sinister allies, Rey will have to master his inner powers. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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WRITTEN BY JEN VAN METER; ART BY FRANCISCO PARONZINI AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA; COVER BY HOWARD CHAYKIN In stores October 22. The thrilling miniseries set in the New West continues! On the bad streets of South Cental L.A., a legendary tough girl comes face to face with the six-gun drifter who shot her father, Cinnamon. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hojo Tsukasa. Ryo's crime adventures continue in the third, action-filled volume! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

by Hans Christian Andersen; art by Browne, Blum, Walsh, & Desnoyers The one-legged Steadfast Tin Soldier braves all sorts of adventures to return to his true love Ballerina. Includes Aesop's Fables "The Actor and the Farmer," "Young Night Thought," by Robert Louis Stevenson, "The Dingo," and a color-me page. FC, 32pg$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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This reprint edition features the cover story: The Golden Bird by the Brothers Grimm. Cover by Dik Browne and interior art by William A. Walsh. Additional stories include: Aesop's Fables "The Wind and the Sun" (Lin Streeter), "London Bridge" (Alex A. Blum); The Animal World; and "The Seal" (William A. Walsh). Cover price $3.99.

Rapunzel by Brothers Grimm. Art and cover by Lin Streeter. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2", 36 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

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This reprint edition features the cover story: The Chimney Sweep by Hans Christian Andersen. Cover and interior art by William A. Walsh. Additional stories include: Aesop's Fables "The Fisherman and the Little Fish" (William A.Walsh); "Pat-a-Cake" (Alex A. Blum); The Animal World; and "The Beaver" (William A. Walsh). Cover price $3.99.

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An enchanting story of a young soldier who meets a witch who sends him on an errand. Through the use of a magic tinder box, three dogs and a princess, the young prince finds happiness. Includes "The Lioness and her Family," "Hickety Pickety," "The Kinkajou," and a color-me page. FC, 32pg$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

by Hans Christian Andersen; art by Browne, Blum, Walsh, Desboyers, & Cole Brothers Nicholas, Peter, and Ivan search for fame and fortune. Ivan discovers a mountain of salt on the high seas and meets a beautiful princess. Includes Aesop's Fables "The Father and the Two Daughters," Edward Lear's "There Was a Lady of Norway," "The Pelican," and a color-me page. FC, 32pg$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Reed Graphica Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Jack Jackson. Cover by Sam Yeates. The story of a white settler child kidnapped by a band of Comanche Indians in 1836 in Texas. Brought up as a Comanche, she became the wife of a feared warrior and gave birth to Quanah, a warrior-son who became a warrior chief that led the tribe in the last great battles against the white settlers. Non-fiction comics at their best! Previously offered by Kitchen Sink Press. Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Issue #2 - Winter 2003. Talk with Calvin Reid, Dick Ayers interview, interview with Barry Geller about Kirby's Lord of Light art, article on Francis Boucq. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 24 total pages, B&W.

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In Comic Book Marketplace #108 we'll take a look at the work of a little-known Golden Age artist named George Carlson, whose fanciful artwork and stories graced the pages of Jingle Jangle comics. Writer Harlan Ellison's informative article on Carlson and his art will open your eyes to the work of this forgotten genius. We'll also explore David Blanchard's take on the "End of DC's Silver Age," and Will Murray will throw his spotlight on Paul Norris, the creator of Aquaman. Add to that mix an interview by Jennifer Contino on Mark Wheatley and Mike Avon Oeming-Adding Some Insight. Come along with us on a fun ride! Also including our regular features: Nolan's Notebook, Inspiration Central, That Wonderful Year, Collectable Character Statues, CBM Market Reports, The Naiman Report, Marketplace Mail and much, much more! B&W with Color Gallery $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: an article about DC's Midnight, Mass: Here there be Monsters; a feature on Mickey Mouse's first 75 years; a Doctor Doom quiz; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. December 5, 2003. Cover price $3.99.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on the new Swamp Thing series; Kurt Busiek on the proposed film version of Astro City; Catching Up with Paul Dini; a piece on the original Batwoman and Bat-Girl; Peter David on Cerebus; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. December 19, 2003. Cover price $3.99.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on Chris Claremon and Alan Davis returning to The X-Men; a piece on Playing Mantis toys; Catching Up with Jim Mooney; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. December 26, 2003. Cover price $3.99.

American Splendor - the story behind the movie, Brian Michael Bendis' Secret War, Conan returns, Lady Death, John Tartag obit. American Splendor movie cover. Cover price $2.50.

Conversations with the late great comix art visionary Rick Griffin; CrossGen for sale; Superman, X-Men and Automatic Kafka writer Joe Casey interviewed. Cover price $6.95.

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In this issue: Tarzan by Russ Manning, Casey Ruggles by Warren Tufts! Modesty Blaise, Gasoline Alley, Flash Gordon by Harry Harrison and Dan Barry, Tarzan, Alley Oop, Steve Canyon, Krazy Kat, The Phantom, Little Orphan Annie, and Buz Sawyer. 64 Pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Robert E. Howard Library - 1st printing. Written by Robert E. Howard. Art and cover by Mark Schultz. Part of the DelRey Illustrated Editions of Robert E. Howard, this volume contains the original adventures of the greatest sword and sorcery hero of all time as written by Robert E. Howard. Featuring The Phoenix on the Sword, The Freost Giant's Daughter, The God in the Bowel, The Tower of the Elephant, Queen of the Black Coast, Rogues in the House, and more! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 464 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $16.95.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "A Traitor in the Cockpit" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "No Time for Terror" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Dangerous Game" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Unseen Enemy" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Frontier Fury" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "A Leader at Last!" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "High-Risk Hero" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.