Comic books March 2004

The spotlight is on fan-favorite Ed McGuinness, the man who brings both the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight to life in Superman/Batman! As always, Sketch satisfies with numerous "how-to" instructionals from tried-and-true industry talent, and is packed with penciling, computer coloring, and marketing tips to help you become an artistic rising star. Great information, inspiration, and fun! (Blue Line) Magazine, 64pg$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Preview of Street Angel by Jim Rugg & Brian Maruca. An ashcan-sized anthology offering previews of projects from Slave Labor Graphics. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. 16 pages, B&W.

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WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS EYE OF THE STORM. In stores December 17. The conclusion to Season One of SLEEPER! Tao's secret agenda is finally revealed...or is it? Does he know Holden really is working for the enemy? Has he known all along? Was Holden really captured by the good guys, or has it all been a terrifying manipulation? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY MARK VERHEIDEN AND CLINT CARPENTER; ART BY TOM DERENICK, ADAM DEKRAKER, AND KANO; COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores January 21. Lex and Clark star in a story that explores their fears of telling the truth! Lex finds himself on the psychiatrist's couch explaining his time lost at sea, while Clark is put in a situation in which he must use his powers to save Lana from a criminal. Plus, the tumultuous love life of Pete Ross is spotlighted in a back- up story! FC, 48 PG. $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

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1st printing. Collects Smallville The Comic (2002) #1 and Smallville (2003) #1-4.

Written by MARK VERHEIDEN, CLINT CARPENTER and MICHAEL GREEN. Art by ROY ALLAN MARTINEZ, KILIAN PLUNKETT, JOHN PAUL LEON, RENATO GUEDES, TOM DERENICK, MARK MORALES, OCLAIR ALBERT, NORM RAPMUND, and ADAM DEKRAKER. Painted cover by JOHN VAN FLEET.

Nine exciting comics stories featuring characters from the hit WB! series explode in this 160-page trade paperback. Clark Kent battles a raptor-like Kryptonite freak and an invisible foe in Smallville, while strange things happen at the Miss Smallville beauty pageant. Plus, find out what Chloe did on her summer internship at the Daily Planet! All this, and much, much more!

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Written By Ian Edginton; Penciled By Greg Land Frozen fury! In the snowy wastes of Skarnhime, can Arwyn, Gareth and Cassidy defeat an ancient, bloodthirsty evil that preys on man and troll alike? "This book is only getting better!" ?SilverBulletComicBooks.com 32 pgs, on sale Feb. 11 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Bollers, Lim, & Pepoy Two titanic stories in one action-packed issue! "Home-The Gathering" Part Two (of Four): Continuing the four-part epic begun last issue! The threat of nuclear annihilation by Dr. Robotnik and his new minions looms large, so Sonic and the citizens of the Kingdome of Acorn and Station Square must ready themselves to strike the Eggman Empire before it's too late! Plus: "Mobius: 25 Years Later" a far-flung-futuristic feature that fast-forwards you to the future of our favorite characters and their kids! FC, 32pg $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

by Bollers, Manak, & Amash "Home, Part 3 - A.D.A.M. & Evil": Sonic, Knuckles, and the entire Kingdom of Acorn launch a two-pronged defense against the forces of Eggman's Empire. As usual, Dr. Robotnik (a.k.a. Eggman) has a few tricks up his sleeve to keep his foes from winning the day. And then there's Shadow and a stash of deadly weapons... "Mobius: 25 Years Later?The Unveiling": Our popular look at the future lives of Sonic's friends and foes continues! This time, Lara-Su undergoes the female echidna coming-of-age ceremony. As Knuckles' daughter, this is a very big deal ? everyone on the island is invited. Will Lara- Su be able to deal with her insecurities? Also, if he's not here for the ceremony, just why has Rotor come to see Knuckles?! You won't want to miss this intriguing installment by Ken Penders and Steven Butler! FC, 32pg $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

The Enclave of Incidental Individuals! or Moore or Less! - Written by Peter David. Art by John Heebink & Al Milgrom. Cover by Amanda Conner & Steve Leialoha. Swept into a literary dimension, Bridget and Baraka meet characters from classic fiction who...aren't the leads. Guest-starring classic Portia Prinz of the Glamazons characters like Afrodite, Sgt. Shrew, and Portia herself! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Direct Edition. (W) Brian Holguin and Todd McFarlane (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane FC32pp$2.50Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of April 30th. The Concept: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected from the ashes of his own grave in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons is reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. This Issue: "God is a Bullet, Part 3"?Held captive in a rotting prison in a distant war- torn nation, a broken and battered Al Simmons clings desperately to life. He came here to kill a tyrant -- a tyrant he had a hand in making -- but so far things haven't gone as planned. Now the betrayal of an old friend has put his life in peril. But Simmons still has one ace up his sleeve. Its name: Spawn. Cover price $2.50.

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Newsstand Edition. (W) Brian Holguin and Todd McFarlane (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane FC32pp$2.50Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of April 30th. The Concept: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected from the ashes of his own grave in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons is reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. This Issue: "God is a Bullet, Part 3"?Held captive in a rotting prison in a distant war- torn nation, a broken and battered Al Simmons clings desperately to life. He came here to kill a tyrant -- a tyrant he had a hand in making -- but so far things haven't gone as planned. Now the betrayal of an old friend has put his life in peril. But Simmons still has one ace up his sleeve. Its name: Spawn. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS "COUNTDOWN" pt. 4 (of 5)?It's High Noon in Times Square as a defeated Spider- Man confronts Doc Ock, with countless innocent lives hanging in the balance! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-00911 Cover price $2.25.

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Written by TOM DEFALCO Cover & pencils by RON FRENZ "THE RULES"?A stand-alone story features the return of an old super-villain. Spider-Girl notices one of her friends is headed for disaster. Will her efforts to rein him in prove successful or destroy them both?! 32 PGS./ALL AGES Cover price $2.99.

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Written by TOM DEFALCO Cover & pencils by RON FRENZ "TRUTH" pt. 1 (of 2)?Doctor Octopus is back ? and we don't mean Otto Octavius! The Man-Wolf returns ? and we do mean John Jameson! Secrets are revealed when Mayday Parker finally confronts Brad Miller and Jack Jameson learns the truth about his father's deadly secret! 32 PGS./ALL AGES...$2.99 UPC: 5960603503-06911 A GREAT MONTH TO TRY SPIDER-GIRL! NEW STORY ARC Cover price $2.99.

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Written by COLIN MITCHELL Cover & pencils by KERON GRANT Doc Ock has a new teen genius sidekick, Brigham Fontaine, but Brigham is starting to get restless... and tired of Doc stealing all the glory! Meanwhile, Spidey stays busy battling TWO genius villains, and still holds out hope that Brigham can be brought back to the good guy side. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.99 UPC: 5960605492-00311 Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963-1998 1st Series) #88-92.

Written by STAN LEE. Art by JOHN ROMITA, Sr. and GIL KANE. Cover by TODD McFARLANE.

An ALL NEW classic Spider-Man collection! Before Peter Parker lost the first great love of his life Gwen Stacy, her father - a respected former NYPD police officer and trusted friend to Peter AND Spider-Man - fell to one of Spidey's greatest foes - Doctor Octopus. Relive or read for the first time one of the definitive events in the tragic life of Spider-Man!

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Written by JOSEPH GOODRICH, BRIAN LYNCH Penciled by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA, SEAN CHEN Cover by SHINKIRO (of Capcom) A new bimonthly ongoing series debuts, showcasing Marvel's flagship hero in stories by our hottest new writing talent! In these two self-contained stories, Spider-Man faces off against an old villain, Slyde, who's gotten himself a ridiculous villain makeover; and then Spider-Man brings some joy into the life of a troubled child. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.99 UPC: 5960605506-00111 NEW ONGOING SERIES! DEBUTING NEXT MONTH: X-MEN UNLIMITED! Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Book One!" Art by Scott Hampton. There's nothing like a good ghost story, and Scott Hampton (The Life Eaters) has made a career specialty of illustrating some of the best, including works by Clive Barker, Robert E. Howard, and others. This collection, the first of two volumes, contains a mixture of some of Hampton's most famous ghost stories, including his original Eisner Award-nominated story The Upturned Stone, and brand-new work, all fully painted in his rich, lush style. Chilling and beautiful at the same time, this is illustrated fiction guaranteed to haunt for years to come. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $19.99.

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by Ted Dawson Readers virtually gobbled up the first issue featuring America's favorite newlyweds, and there's plenty more where that came from! Thirty-two pages jam-packed with Ted Dawson's popular newspaper comic strip, plus a brand-new story and an amazing pin-up of Roxanne! Buy a comic that your wife or significant other won't roll her eyes over! Bonus points, man, bonus points! FC, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Regular cover by Greg Horn. Unnatural Disasters. Written by Saul Colt. Art by Christopher M. Eisert, plus pin-ups by Bill Maus and Bill Jankowski. A simultaneous spoof of good-girl art and superhero comics, featuring two Canadian women who become accidental superheroes. One of the team decides to quit; the twin covers (one in a cartoony style) are a tribute to John Romitas famous splash page from Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 #50. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Variant cover by Chris Giarrusso. Unnatural Disasters. Written by Saul Colt. Art by Christopher M. Eisert, plus pin-ups by Bill Maus and Bill Jankowski. A simultaneous spoof of good-girl art and superhero comics, featuring two Canadian women who become accidental superheroes. One of the team decides to quit; the twin covers (one in a cartoony style) are a tribute to John Romitas famous splash page from Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 #50. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Magazine of the Official Star Trek Club. This issue: Connor Trinneer - What a Year for Trip; Tim Russ Spoofs Star Trek's Roots; 25 Years of Trek Video Games; The Dark Side of Vulcans; FX Saga - From Models to Digital; Pull-Out Poster - Connor Trinneer. Cover price $6.95.

Issue 113 - March, 2004. Interviews: Dominic Keating, Jonathan Frakes, Dwight Schultz. Features: No-win scenarios, Starfleet Academy, "Twilight" set report, shuttlecraft. Softcover, 9" x 11.5", 100 pages, full color.

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by JOHN OSTRANDER (W) and TOMÁS GIORELLO (A) BRIAN CHING (cover) On sale February 18, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Escaping from Ventress Asajj's fortress, Obi-Wan Kenobi and the clone trooper Alpha are pursued by Separatists and bounty hunters. Crash landing on a desolate planet, they are soon cornered. The bounty hunters give Alpha a choice: walk away from the fight, or die with his Jedi companion. Will Alpha's "live to fight another day" training win out? Or can the Force reveal another way to survive the ordeal before time runs out? Cover price $2.99.

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JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P) , DAN PARSONS (I) BRIAN CHING (cover) On sale March 17, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Jedi Quinlan Vos has taken a fateful step that may plunge him so far into darkness that he can never recover. His undercover mission for the Jedi Council has secured him a spot within Count Dooku's inner circle, but when Dooku reveals to Vos that there is a Sith Lord within the Senate, Vos forgets his mission and agrees to kill the man! A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, and the secrets dooku has revealed to Vos may be enough to destroy a Jedi! Cover price $2.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Last Stand on Jabim!" By HADEN BLACKMAN, BRIAN CHING, and VICTOR LLAMAS. General Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan Anakin Skywalker find themselves in command of a regiment of Clone Troopers on the muddy battlefields of the rain world of Jabiim. With their supply lines stretched thin and reinforcements unable to land due to the perpetual storms, the Jedi and their army have become easy targets for the rebel Alto Stratus and his elite Nimbus warriors. But the situation goes from bad to worse when General Kenobi is listed missing in action, and Anakin is teamed with a group of other masterless young Jedi on a doomed mission to hold the last line in the Republic's defense! The Clone Wars heat up in this beautifully illustrated graphic novel that chronicles one of the major battles of the conflict! After twenty-six years, the most anticipated era in Star Wars history is finally being revealed, with new characters, new locations, and unbelievable action leading toward the events in Episode III. Softcover, full color.

Note: Just hit the STAR WARS CLONE WARS TIMELINE link above and follow the story in chronological order from ATTACK OF THE CLONES to REVENGE OF THE SITH. Each (part) number represents MONTHS after ATTACK OF THE CLONES. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Last Stand on Jabim!" By HADEN BLACKMAN, BRIAN CHING, and VICTOR LLAMAS. General Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan Anakin Skywalker find themselves in command of a regiment of Clone Troopers on the muddy battlefields of the rain world of Jabiim. With their supply lines stretched thin and reinforcements unable to land due to the perpetual storms, the Jedi and their army have become easy targets for the rebel Alto Stratus and his elite Nimbus warriors. But the situation goes from bad to worse when General Kenobi is listed missing in action, and Anakin is teamed with a group of other masterless young Jedi on a doomed mission to hold the last line in the Republic's defense! The Clone Wars heat up in this beautifully illustrated graphic novel that chronicles one of the major battles of the conflict! After twenty-six years, the most anticipated era in Star Wars history is finally being revealed, with new characters, new locations, and unbelievable action leading toward the events in Episode III. Softcover, full color.

Note: Just hit the STAR WARS CLONE WARS TIMELINE link above and follow the story in chronological order from ATTACK OF THE CLONES to REVENGE OF THE SITH. Each (part) number represents MONTHS after ATTACK OF THE CLONES. Cover price $12.95.

by ADAM GALLARDO (W) , RYAN BENJAMIN (P), and SALEEM CRAWFORD (I) RODOLFO MIGLIARI (cover) On sale February 11, FC, 32pg, $2.99 It's crunch time for the entire Skywalker family, and Luke and Leia's friends and allies! Luke must decide whether to submit to the Emperor or watch his sister die. Vader must decide if he can bear to have the blood of both of his children on his hands. And the final hopes of the Rebel Alliance rest on the Millennium Falcon, its pilot Lando Calrissian, and his only gunner Han Solo?who is still blind from the effects of carbon freezing! A surprising climax that is as exciting as the film on which it is based, but different from anything you have seen before! Cover price $2.99.

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Indiana Jones cameo. What if stories. Cover by: Andrew Robinson "Collapsing New Empire" W- Jim Pascoe P- Ramon Bachs, "The Value of Proper Intelligence to any Successful Military Campaign is not to be Underestimated" W- Ken Lizzi P- Lucas Marangon , "Rather Darkness Visible" W- Jeremy Barlow P- Greg Tocchini , "The Rebel Club" W & P- Scott Kurtz , "The Lost Lightsaber" W- Andrew Robinson & Jim Royal P- Nuria Peris , "Into the Great Unknown" W- Haden Blackman P- Sean Murphy , "Storyteller" W- Jason Hall P- Paul Lee Cover price $5.99.

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Indiana Jones cameo. What if stories. "Collapsing New Empire" W- Jim Pascoe P- Ramon Bachs, "The Value of Proper Intelligence to any Successful Military Campaign is not to be Underestimated" W- Ken Lizzi P- Lucas Marangon , "Rather Darkness Visible" W- Jeremy Barlow P- Greg Tocchini , "The Rebel Club" W & P- Scott Kurtz , "The Lost Lightsaber" W- Andrew Robinson & Jim Royal P- Nuria Peris , "Into the Great Unknown" W- Haden Blackman P- Sean Murphy , "Storyteller" W- Jason Hall P- Paul Lee Cover price $5.99.

by James Anthony & Renato Guedes Join Jack O'Neill, Teal'c, Samantha Carter, and Daniel Jackson as they take the greatest scifi show on television into the world of comics! Colonel Jack O'Neill is a Goa'uld prisoner of war. The SGC is under lockdown. An alien device threatens to turn Cheyenne Mountain into a smoking crater. It's a race against time as General Hammond and the rest of the SG1 team try to find a way to rescue O'Neill and disarm the Goa'uld doomsday device. This special issue introduces readers to the rich back story of the Stargate universe and the SG1 team as well as cranks up the tension! REG. CVR.?FC, 32pg $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

by James Anthony & Renato Guedes Join Jack O'Neill, Teal'c, Samantha Carter, and Daniel Jackson as they take the greatest scifi show on television into the world of comics! Colonel Jack O'Neill is a Goa'uld prisoner of war. The SGC is under lockdown. An alien device threatens to turn Cheyenne Mountain into a smoking crater. It's a race against time as General Hammond and the rest of the SG1 team try to find a way to rescue O'Neill and disarm the Goa'uld doomsday device. This special issue introduces readers to the rich back story of the Stargate universe and the SG1 team as well as cranks up the tension! REG. CVR.?FC, 32pg $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

by James Anthony & Renato Guedes Join Jack O'Neill, Teal'c, Samantha Carter, and Daniel Jackson as they take the greatest scifi show on television into the world of comics! Colonel Jack O'Neill is a Goa'uld prisoner of war. The SGC is under lockdown. An alien device threatens to turn Cheyenne Mountain into a smoking crater. It's a race against time as General Hammond and the rest of the SG1 team try to find a way to rescue O'Neill and disarm the Goa'uld doomsday device. This special issue introduces readers to the rich back story of the Stargate universe and the SG1 team as well as cranks up the tension! PHOTO CVR.?FC, 32pg $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Platinum Foil Edition polybagged with Avatar certificate of authenticity and limited to 1,000 copies. by James Anthony & Renato Guedes Join Jack O'Neill, Teal'c, Samantha Carter, and Daniel Jackson as they take the greatest scifi show on television into the world of comics! Colonel Jack O'Neill is a Goa'uld prisoner of war. The SGC is under lockdown. An alien device threatens to turn Cheyenne Mountain into a smoking crater. It's a race against time as General Hammond and the rest of the SG1 team try to find a way to rescue O'Neill and disarm the Goa'uld doomsday device. This special issue introduces readers to the rich back story of the Stargate universe and the SG1 team as well as cranks up the tension! ?FC, 32pg $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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Hazardous Duty cover by Jorge Correa Jr. Limited to 1500 copies. by James Anthony & Renato Guedes. Join Jack O'Neill, Teal'c, Samantha Carter, and Daniel Jackson as they take the greatest scifi show on television into the world of comics! Colonel Jack O'Neill is a Goa'uld prisoner of war. The SGC is under lockdown. An alien device threatens to turn Cheyenne Mountain into a smoking crater. It's a race against time as General Hammond and the rest of the SG1 team try to find a way to rescue O'Neill and disarm the Goa'uld doomsday device. This special issue introduces readers to the rich back story of the Stargate universe and the SG1 team as well as cranks up the tension! Cover price $5.99.

Gold Foil Edition with Avatar certificate of authenticity and limited to 400 copies. by James Anthony & Renato Guedes Join Jack O'Neill, Teal'c, Samantha Carter, and Daniel Jackson as they take the greatest scifi show on television into the world of comics! Colonel Jack O'Neill is a Goa'uld prisoner of war. The SGC is under lockdown. An alien device threatens to turn Cheyenne Mountain into a smoking crater. It's a race against time as General Hammond and the rest of the SG1 team try to find a way to rescue O'Neill and disarm the Goa'uld doomsday device. This special issue introduces readers to the rich back story of the Stargate universe and the SG1 team as well as cranks up the tension! ?FC, 32pg$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Fantastic Women - interviews with Uma Thurman (Kill Bill), Miranda Otto (Lord of the Rings), Eliza Dushku (Tru Calling), Liv Tyler (Lord of the Rings), Jolene Blalock (Star Trek: Enterprise); Walter Koenig's new Star Trek movie nightmare; Mark Hamill's latest adventure - why he's directing; Big Fish - Tim Burton's enchanting catch. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kaishaku. Dr. X of the Academy for Advanced Sciences has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging the countries of the world to a "Steel Fight" tournament to find out who the strongest Steel Angel is! To coax wary leaders into revealing their highly classified Steel Angel designs, an irresistible prize has been offered: the untold wealth of technological secrets that the Academy possesses! Now, as the strongest androids in the world descend upon Japan, Kurumi and the gang are faced with some challenges of their own. Karinka is locked in a furious duel with Aoi (Japan's newest Steel Angel), and Kurumi is pursued by a foe that seems to be holding a grudge against her. Meanwhile, Nakahito faces his personal demons, and with his brother's help takes the first steps on a journey of self-discovery. The action, the intrigue, the gags, and the fan service do not let up, as the true battle begins in the third volume of Steel Angel Kurumi! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Steve Ditko. More great pre-hero stories by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko! Volume two features some of Ditko's "lost" stories - including horror, sci-fi, and even westerns - over 25 breathtaking stories from one of Comics' top talents, lovingly rendered in the master's unique style. Re-discover Ditko's long-unseen work from the '50s, and save yourself hundreds of hours searching for back-issues - and thousands of dollars when you finally find them! The book's larger-than-comic-sized format allows for a joyous inspection of the work of the legendary Steve Ditko. The black-and-white reproduction is produced via the "Theakstonizing" method for clear and crisp results. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

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WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT; ART BY C.P. SMITH AND ERIC NGUYEN; COVER BY JASON PEARSON EYE OF THE STORM. In stores January 14. The much-anticipated conclusion to the Citizen Soldier saga! Team Achilles has the wounded Citizen Soldier cornered and aims to capture him, but the government wants him dead. Can they eliminate a foe who's reborn immediately after getting killed? How far will the U.S. government go to prevent Citizen Soldier from returning? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Not Silver Foil Title. Not polybagged with certificate. Regular Edition. Written by Warren Ellis. Art and Covers by Mike Wolfer. Ellis and Wolfer return for another brutal series featuring combat magician William Gravel! Something with the unholy hunger for human flesh lurks in the Philippine jungle, a horror whose global political ramifications could shake the British government to its very foundation. But eradicating its trail from England is not Sergeant Major William Gravel's assignment. Curiously, the S.A.S.'s top combat magician has been given the seemingly simple task of assassinating one investigative reporter. Before this dark mission's end, however, Gravel's morality as a man will be put to the ultimate test and thrust him into a fight for his life against an army of the undead...and quite possibly his very own countrymen. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

Platinum Foil Edition polybagged with Avatar certificate of authenticity and limited to 500 copies. Written by Warren Ellis. Art and Covers by Mike Wolfer. Ellis and Wolfer return for another brutal series featuring combat magician William Gravel! Something with the unholy hunger for human flesh lurks in the Philippine jungle, a horror whose global political ramifications could shake the British government to its very foundation. But eradicating its trail from England is not Sergeant Major William Gravel's assignment. Curiously, the S.A.S.'s top combat magician has been given the seemingly simple task of assassinating one investigative reporter. Before this dark mission's end, however, Gravel's morality as a man will be put to the ultimate test and thrust him into a fight for his life against an army of the undead...and quite possibly his very own countrymen. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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"Wrap" cover. Written by Warren Ellis. Art and Covers by Mike Wolfer. Ellis and Wolfer return for another brutal series featuring combat magician William Gravel! Something with the unholy hunger for human flesh lurks in the Philippine jungle, a horror whose global political ramifications could shake the British government to its very foundation. But eradicating its trail from England is not Sergeant Major William Gravel's assignment. Curiously, the S.A.S.'s top combat magician has been given the seemingly simple task of assassinating one investigative reporter. Before this dark mission's end, however, Gravel's morality as a man will be put to the ultimate test and thrust him into a fight for his life against an army of the undead...and quite possibly his very own countrymen. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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By Terry Moore. For the last nine months, Katchoo has been working hard to keep her mind off Francine's wedding by painting ... nude pictures of Sara?! Poor Sara never knew what she was getting into when the FBI assigned her to go undercover and keep an eye on Katchoo. Now, everybody's eyes are on her as 100 nude paintings of her voluptuous body debut at Katchoo's first major art exhibit. b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Round One: Fight!" Collects Street Fighter (2003-2005 Image) #0-6. Written by Ken Sui-Chong. Art by Alvin Lee, Arnold Tsang, and Andrew Hou. Collecting the main story of the first six issues of the smashing hit comic produced by Udon Entertainment, this trade also includes the nine-page prequel that was previously only available in the convention exclusive Street Fighter #0! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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Written by Dan Taylor. Art by Chris Fason. Cover by Dave Crosland. Lights, camera, action! Realities collide at The Hideout Bar & Grill when the super hero duo of Night Ranger and Scout clash as they infringe on each other's individual moments in the spotlight of reality television. Are these two super heroes actually for real? 32 pages, B&W. (Note: "Hero Happy Hour" on cover and indicia.) Cover price $3.00.

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MASAMUNE SHIROW (W/A), MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), YUZO TAKADA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W) and YO MORIMOTO (A). Produced by STUDIO PROTEUS. b&w, 128pgs. In this issue's episode of Shadow Star, Akira makes a startling, uncharacteristic move towards a schoolmate and Shiina continues to cope with family drama, government intrigue, and a growing, malicious group of dragon bearers bent on world choas! The tide turns to humor with Makoto Kobayashi's What's Michael? A cat food company thinks that Michael will cooperate with their "research," but they obviously don't know what kind of feline mastermind they're dealing with! Sensei Kobayashi also contributes another chapter of his Club 9 saga, where misfits, manners, and Harou-hungry men collide! In the action-filled world of Seraphic Feather, psionically-skilled Sunao has to break some bad news to a dear friend, and new players enter into the battlefield. If your diet's needing a demon-filled, romantic epic, feast your eyes on this latest installment of 3x3 Eyes. Cover price $5.99.

MASAMUNE SHIROW (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), YUZO TAKADA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W) & YO MORIMOTO (A). b&w, 128pgs. Cannon God Exaxxion joins the line-up of America's premier manga anthology. If Hoiichi "Gun" Kano had his way, he'd be getting in fights at school and chasing pretty girls, but an alien race has thrown down the gauntlet of world domination, and he just can't avoid being involved with humankind's only hope: the huge, mysterious Exaxxion robot! Makoto Kobayashi's hilarious What's Michael? returns, where we find the antics of the world's most conniving cat; the charming Club 9 in which a pretty, young college student finds work in one of the city's ritziest hostess bars. Science fiction drama collides with full-tilt action in Seraphic Feather; and in Shadow Star, Shiina continues to cope with incredible new friends, family drama, and a growing, malicious group of dragon bearers bent on world choas! Super Manga Blast! Cover price $5.99.