Comic books April 2004

This April's Fools Day, editor Michael Eury is grinning ear-to-ear over the "Laughing Matters" issue, featuring: "Bring On The Bad Guys," a scintillating look at The Joker's journey from clown to killer through interviews with and art by Denny O'Neil, Neal Adams, Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers, Jim Starlin, and Brian Bolland, plus other Bat- artists; "Pro2Pro Interview": Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, and Kevin Maguire bust their guts about their 1980s Justice League series, and the 2003 follow-up (with art by Maguire and Giffen); "The Greatest Stories Never Told," a look at the two Plastic Man movies that faced meltdown ? plus, Arnold Schwarzenegger as Sgt. Rock?!; "Rough Stuff", with pencil artwork and rare sketches by a dozen cartoonists, including Sergio Aragonés, Mike Manley, Ramona Fradon, Jack Kirby, and others ? with a look at Kyle Baker's new Plastic Man series thrown in for fun!; "What The--?!", a spotlight on the strangest stage show ever, Bugs Bunny Meets The Super-Heroes, with interviews and ultra-rare photos; Mark Evanier supplies this month's "Off My Chest" as he tells you why writing "funny" books is harder than it looks! All this and more, under a brand-new Joker cover by Brian Bolland! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pg, b&w$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Written by WAYNE CHINSANG; Art by JIM MAHFOOD and DAVE CROSLAND Cover by JIM MAHFOOD and DAVE CROSLAND BW 48 pgs. $5.95 Monthly Two-issue miniseries On sale 7 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: Has every idea already been done? Probably. Is that stopping comic book artists JIM MAHFOOD and DAVE CROSLAND from working on a comic project with writer WAYNE CHINSANG? Nope! So what kind of creative madness happens when you put two bright minds (and DAVE CROSLAND together? Bad ideas. Literally. But trite concepts and fanboys be damned! This three-man tag-team is determined to work on a project together...even if it kills Dave. THIS ISSUE: In this issue we learn who killed J.R.! Also, we find out what happens when you put two artists and an author together at Wizard World Chicago, and leave them alone with a camera. You'll never guess what these guys did once the tape started rolling! This issue is packed with: fat kids, superheroes, Donald Rumsfeld, a flying banana, a talking dragon, tiny ankles and lots of teeth. Funny thing is: We're not kidding! Cover price $5.95.

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by Templeton & Smith. Bartman is back in a full-issue story written and drawn by Ty Templeton (Batman Adventures)! Not only is Bartman back, this time he's brought the whole Bartman Family with him! Witness! The daring-do of three generations of Simpson superheroics as the secret pasts and secret identities of Abraham Simpson and Homer Simpson are finally revealed! Cringe! As their exploits ever so briefly tarnish the Golden and Silver Ages of comics! Thrill! To a comic book company apologizing in advance for destroying the illusions of thousands of comic book fans...! The spike-haired superhero of Springfield returns in April! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores February 25. Batman has forbidden Cassandra from being Batgirl. But a newer, deadlier form of the drug called Soul has been released on the streets of Gotham, and Batgirl has managed to trace the drug to the metahuman gang, The Lost Girls ? only to find an even deadlier villain pulling their strings! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Collects Batgirl (2000-2006 1st Series) #15-16, 21, and 26-28.

Written by KELLEY PUCKETT and SCOTT PETERSON. Art by DAMION SCOTT, PHIL NOTO, VINCENT GIARRANO, ROBERT CAMPANELLA, and JESSE DELPERDANG. Cover by SCOTT and CAMPANELLA.

In this action- packed volume, Batgirl faces the deadliest of Gotham's villains - the Joker - who gets the "Last Laugh" when Cassandra and guest-star Spoiler must also defeat a "jokerized" Shadow Thief.

Then, can Batgirl stop the father of a young boy from making a lethal mistake? And just who are the mysterious agents that are after our heroine?

Softcover 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores February 25. Part 5 of the 6-part "Broken City" by the creative team of 100 BULLETS. As Batman continues his search for Angel Lupo, he must ally himself with some unlikely partners...namely, the denizens of Gotham's underworld. Can Batman trust the same people he's waged a seemingly never-ending war against? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON AND DAN SLOTT. ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY. COVER BY KELSEY SHANNON. Riddler's reformed - but he still can't stop planting riddles, forcing Batman to put him to good use! And in the backup, can Riddler keep himself from turning a bank errand into a bank robbery! 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 Consumed by his own demons, Batman struggles to hold his fractured psyche together as he faces the deadly Purge. But even as Batgirl and the Gotham City Police Department close in on the melee, Purge threatens to annihilate the Dark Knight! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 8) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART AND COVER BY KLAUS JANSON In stores February 11. The thrilling miniseries continues! As Batman reels from the consequences of his deal with Ra's al Ghul, Nyssa's plans move closer to her endgame. But is the Dark Knight too distracted by his crisis of faith to act? FC, 32 PG. (7 OF 9) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY A.J. LIEBERMAN. ART BY AL BARRIONUEVO AND FRANCIS PORTELA. COVER BY LEE BERMEJO. An all-new creative team sets off a new direction in this 50th issue extravaganza guest- starring 2003's hottest Batman villain: Hush! He terrorized Batman and his compatriots for months before disappearing without a trace. Now, Hush resurfaces, prepared to put his next plan for revenge on Batman into motion. But who is Hush, and what is the real nature of his relationship with the Riddler? For more information, see the feature article. PC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.75.

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WRITTEN BY JOHN WAGNER; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BRUNNER. The thrilling conclusion to the 5-part "Testament!" It's Batman's final confrontation with Rough Justice ? but how can the Dark Knight defeat an enemy who knows his secrets? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Action Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Killing Angel!" Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Her spirit crushed over the loss of Hugo, Alita runs away from Doc Ido and the life she's built in the Scrapyard to become a challenger in motorball, a combat-like game that pits cyborg competitors against each other. As they race through the obstacle course, fighting for the ball, Alita learns her foes will do anything to win, and that losers often don't live to talk about their defeat. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuji Shiozaki. A young girl named Hakufu Sonsaku has a burning desire to beat people up but her mother has forbidden it. After a chance encounter with a Toushi at school, Hakufu's mother asks her to leave home and go to Tokyo, where she can develop her abilities as a Toushi, and fight to her heart's content. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 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 1 - 2nd or later printing. Story and art by Yuji Shiozaki. A young girl named Hakufu Sonsaku has a burning desire to beat people up but her mother has forbidden it. After a chance encounter with a Toushi at school, Hakufu's mother asks her to leave home and go to Tokyo, where she can develop her abilities as a Toushi, and fight to her heart's content. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 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 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kentaro Miura.

Guts, the feared Black Swordsman, finishes his desperate battle with the monstrous Count, but the Count's dying pleas activate the Behelit, summoning the five God Hands, demon lords of immeasurable power. Guts' journey so far has been a long road of pain and death, but it's a walk in the park compared to fighting his way out of Hell itself! Created by Kenturo Miura, Berserk is exactly what its title advertises; a savage, gruesome, and often humorous roller-coaster ride, inspiring the internationally popular anime series. One of the most eagerly anticipated manga properties in recent years, Berserk was originally published in Japan and has been serialized in Young Animal Magazine since the early 1990s. The Berserk manga has been adapted into a best-selling anime series available from Media Blasters!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $13.95.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kentaro Miura.

Guts, the feared Black Swordsman, finishes his desperate battle with the monstrous Count, but the Count's dying pleas activate the Behelit, summoning the five God Hands, demon lords of immeasurable power. Guts' journey so far has been a long road of pain and death, but it's a walk in the park compared to fighting his way out of Hell itself! Created by Kenturo Miura, Berserk is exactly what its title advertises; a savage, gruesome, and often humorous roller-coaster ride, inspiring the internationally popular anime series. One of the most eagerly anticipated manga properties in recent years, Berserk was originally published in Japan and has been serialized in Young Animal Magazine since the early 1990s. The Berserk manga has been adapted into a best-selling anime series available from Media Blasters!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $13.95.

Story by Gary Carlson. Art by Steve Adams. Cover by Angel Medina. Caliber/Gauntlet resurrects the cyborg character from short-lived Megaton Comics. Alexander Kirk lives up to the Berzerker name as he goes toe-to-toe with the enemy. Also featuring a Rob Liefeld sketchbook. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Shower Power," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty has to take a series of quick showers. "Kitty Ditty," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty's cat wanders over to the Lodge estate and falls in love with Veronica's cat, but Smithers catches her and almost sends her to the pound until Veronica rescues her and returns her to Betty. "Math Wrath," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Betty finds out Archie used a computerized pen to take his math test. "Letter of Appreciation"; Chuck convinces Betty to write a letter to her favorite author. Betty's Fashion Parade page, art by Stan Goldberg. "Big Talk!", script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty has a series of mishaps thinking people were talking to her when they were really talking on their cell phones. 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.

Bird: Book 3 - 1st printing. Written by Carlos Trillo. Art by Juan Bobillo. Jobeth Benson's brother Reg, a powerful entrepreneur in the field of healthcare, is paranoiac. Not only that his sister Jobeth is alive, but she also rescues Inspector Giromini from the asylum run by Dr. Elzenberg, who discovers that Dr. Elzenberg deliberately induced his madness in order to hospitalize him. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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Sensei and Student, Part 3 of 6. WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI Oracle is inexplicably missing, her data systems are corrupted, and Dinah stumbles upon a real-world evil involving Cheshire! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Secrets Revealed: Part 2 - Written by Debbie Bishop. Art by Norm Breyfogle and NAR. Cover by Norm Breyfogle. In an extreme act of terror, Hexon gives the world a glimpse of their evil intentions when they use a portable weapon of mass destruction created by Justin's father to level a city block in seconds. Their threat of annihilation of all civilization -- including Atlantis -- throws enemies on the same side, forcing them to work together in the battle of their lives. Struggling to regain control of their powers while fighting their most dangerous enemies, the Deceivers will have to rely on sheer instinct in a war where deceit and betrayal are the only emotions they can trust as real. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

Secrets Revealed: Part 2 - Written by Debbie Bishop. Art by Norm Breyfogle and NAR. Cover by Tone Rodriguez. In an extreme act of terror, Hexon gives the world a glimpse of their evil intentions when they use a portable weapon of mass destruction created by Justin's father to level a city block in seconds. Their threat of annihilation of all civilization -- including Atlantis -- throws enemies on the same side, forcing them to work together in the battle of their lives. Struggling to regain control of their powers while fighting their most dangerous enemies, the Deceivers will have to rely on sheer instinct in a war where deceit and betrayal are the only emotions they can trust as real. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale April 14, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 Hunted by the surviving members of the Shingyötö-ryü clan, Rin continues her flight towards Edo. She travels in a strange alliance with Anotsu, her sworn enemy who is suffering from a mysterious ailment. Will Rin have her chance to finally take him out...or will she find herself fighting alongside him? Done in Hiroaki Samura's kinetically masterful fashion, the thrilling action sequence in this one-shot issue is on par with Rin's "Flight of the Golden Wasps" move. With Manji also hot on Rin's trail, several major players in this revenge epic begin to move closer to an inevitably bloody reunion! Cover price $2.99.

by Mark Davis, Mike Davis, & Brandon Schultz Still reeling from the violent death of his brother, Blak looks for answers but finds only a strange new strength in his scarred hand. Using this newfound gift gives him power, but it also takes a toll on his health. He has to hide all these changes, after all Blak just wants his music to blow up. But he learns that the scar will kill him, it's clear that there is evil inside him. That evil wants revenge. The only question left is: who will win? The gift or the curse? NOTE: This is a Resolicitation?this issue was previously solicited by Image Comics. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #10 (OCT031257) FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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By Jeff Smith. "This Mortal Coil": Gran'ma Ben finally learns the fate of her beloved Lucius and at the same time must face her own. Fone Bone and Thorn are forced to make the ultimate decision in their struggle against the Lord of the Locusts. Only one more issue to go in this groundbreaking series! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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MIKE MIGNOLA (W) and GUY DAVIS (A) On sale April 7, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense traces the disappearance of a giant fungus to a deserted town. Separated from the group when their helicopter crashes, Roger the Homunculus, enthralled by a mysterious child, winds up hanging from the neck in an abandoned building. Meanwhile, the rest of the B.P.R.D. team lies unconscious at the crash site, and Abe Sapien dreams of underwater terrors. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Teppei and X have faced many dangers and fought many foes in their journey to rescue Teppei's brother. Now, they must tackle their toughest opponent yet-each other! Caught in Camilla's illusion, the duo must battle to the death in this action-packed volume of B'TX. With friends like these, who needs enemies!?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 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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1st printing. By Darby Conley. This second full-color treasury of the outrageous antics of Bucky Katt - the Siamese smart-ass who exists under the protest of the sweet-tempered shar-pei/Lab mix, Satchel Pooch, and Rob Wilco, the human who keeps the refrigerators stocked - is sure to attract more readers of Get Fuzzy, the strip voted Best Comic Strip of 2002 by the National Cartoonist Society. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $16.95.

Spring 2004. Catalog of Adult Art curated by Bud Plant. 124 pages, B&W.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Devadatta!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha (an eight-volume work to be published in gorgeous hardcovers) is the ultimate example of Tezuka's artistic mastery. His consummate skill at visual expression, and warm humanity, blossom fully in this epic presentation of Siddhartha's life and times. This masterpiece is one that all ages and persuasions can enjoy. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 400 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $24.95.

James Marsters tells about the life of Buffy, his new role on Angel, and what he's been doing behind the cameras. Also, Michelle Trachtenberg chats about her role as sister to the Slayer, and what she's been up to since the finale. Plus, the show's executive producer gives us spin-off news, and a glimpse at what might be in store for the Slayer! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) REG. CVR.?Magazine, 68pg, FC$6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE CVR.?Magazine, 68pg, FC$6.99 Cover price $6.99.

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James Marsters tells about the life of Buffy, his new role on Angel, and what he's been doing behind the cameras. Also, Michelle Trachtenberg chats about her role as sister to the Slayer, and what she's been up to since the finale. Plus, the show's executive producer gives us spin-off news, and a glimpse at what might be in store for the Slayer! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) REG. CVR.?Magazine, 68pg, FC$6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE CVR.?Magazine, 68pg, FC$6.99 Cover price $6.99.

Issue 58, Spring, 2004. "New Series." Fanzine published for the benefit of the Burroughs Bibliophiles. Tarzan Stories and articles. "Back to the Stone Age." Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 36 Pages B&W. Cover price $7.00.

Issue #57 - April, 2004. 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.

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Regular Cover. By Bizarre Hands - Written by Joe R. Lansdale (story) and Neal Barrett, Jr. (adaptation). Art by Dheeraj Verma. One of the most popular horror novel writers, Joe R. Lansdale, is unleashed again in this all-new series that adapts some of his favorite short stories, all chosen by Lansdale himself, into comic form for the first time. This issue contains the titular story "By Bizarre Hands," and is illustrated by fabulous new Indian artist Dheeraj Verma. A well-mannered preacher with a taste for "saving" retarded girls goes traveling to find some Halloween fun and ends up unleashing his inner demons. With Lansdale's biting wit and razor-sharp dialogue! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. (Note: #1A cover by Jacen Burrows, #1B Wraparound cover by Jacen Burrows, #1C limited to 750 copies Connecting cover by Jacen Burrows.) Cover price $3.50.

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Wraparound cover. By Bizarre Hands - Written by Joe R. Lansdale (story) and Neal Barrett, Jr. (adaptation). Art by Dheeraj Verma. One of the most popular horror novel writers, Joe R. Lansdale, is unleashed again in this all-new series that adapts some of his favorite short stories, all chosen by Lansdale himself, into comic form for the first time. This issue contains the titular story "By Bizarre Hands," and is illustrated by fabulous new Indian artist Dheeraj Verma. A well-mannered preacher with a taste for "saving" retarded girls goes traveling to find some Halloween fun and ends up unleashing his inner demons. With Lansdale's biting wit and razor-sharp dialogue! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. (Note: #1A cover by Jacen Burrows, #1B Wraparound cover by Jacen Burrows, #1C limited to 750 copies Connecting cover by Jacen Burrows.) Cover price $3.50.

Connect cover. By Bizarre Hands - Written by Joe R. Lansdale (story) and Neal Barrett, Jr. (adaptation). Art by Dheeraj Verma. One of the most popular horror novel writers, Joe R. Lansdale, is unleashed again in this all-new series that adapts some of his favorite short stories, all chosen by Lansdale himself, into comic form for the first time. This issue contains the titular story "By Bizarre Hands," and is illustrated by fabulous new Indian artist Dheeraj Verma. A well-mannered preacher with a taste for "saving" retarded girls goes traveling to find some Halloween fun and ends up unleashing his inner demons. With Lansdale's biting wit and razor-sharp dialogue! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. (Note: #1A cover by Jacen Burrows, #1B Wraparound cover by Jacen Burrows, #1C limited to 750 copies Connecting cover by Jacen Burrows.) Cover price $5.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Alex Fellows. During a camping trip one weekend, Canvas, a 14-year-old girl born to a pig and a frog, suffers the attraction of two young guys, goes on a shocking double-date, and gets drunk for the first time. Softcover, 88 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY JOHN SEVERIN; COVER BY FAREL DALRYMPLE In stores February 25. The second 4-part story arc of Judd Winick's crime drama begins, featuring art by the legendary John Severin (DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE, Journey Into Mystery)! The year is 1976, the city is Hollywood, and the charge is murder. Ann Weiss is legal counsel to some of Tinseltown's most beautiful and worst-behaved people. In trying to help her friends, Ann is about to see a side of Hollywood that she never knew existed ? a side that may destroy her and her family. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Homeland Part 3 of 5. Script by Robert Morales. Pencils by Chris Bachalo. Inks by Tim Townsend (pp. 1-14), Aaron Sowd (pp. 15-16, 18), and Al Vey (pp. 17, 19-22). Cover by Dave Johnson. Fourteen prisoners have escaped from Guantanamo Bay including Fernand Hedayat -- the defendant in the secret military tribunal. The escapees are traveling by foot into Cuba...and Captain America is charged with getting them back! But that is a very tall order since Cuba and the United States are adversaries. When Cap starts his mission, he first encounters Cuban soldiers -- not the escaped terrorists. What an international mess! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Fidel Castro. 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by PETER DAVID. Pencils by AARON LOPRESTI. Cover by CHRISCROSS. "ODYSSEY" pt. 2 of 6. In trying to head off the horrible fate awaiting Marlo, Marv begins an odyssey into the future, where he immediately discovers he's the only being in the universe capable of saving the Earth from a conquering, power-hungry alliance of the Kree, Skrull and Shi'ar! 32 PGS/MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.99.

10 Year Anniversary behind-the-scenes look into the crazy antics of adult comic book publishers, Carnal Comics. 94 pages of comics and photos! 6.5" x 10", 94 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $5.95.

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WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH, MICHAEL KRAIGER, FRANK STROM AND JIM ALEXANDER; ART BY ROBERT POPE, AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY SCOTT NEELY In stores February 25. Dexter's super-cereal turns Dee-Dee into a super-spazz. Cow and Chicken get into big trouble at the library. And Johnny Bravo tries to fit into his hot pants! FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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(W) Marc Andreyko (A) Paul Lee (Cover) Greg Capullo BW 32pp Monthly ongoing series In stores the week of December 17th. 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, featuring unique artwork and storytelling from Marc Andreyko and Scott Morse. Intended for mature audiences only. THIS ISSUE: "Skeletons" Part II?Second of a new 6-part story arc. Sam and Twitch are drawn deeper into a bloody conspiracy as an old schoolmate of Sam's shows up with some startling accusations about a presidential candidate! Assassinations, double-lives and murder are just the beginning! How far will Sam and Twitch go to expose the truth? And how far will their enemies go to shut them down? Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART AND COVER BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI. Selina squares off with the Penguin in her hunt for the mysterious villain who's dogging her steps. But will she get the information she seeks? Or will she walk into the Penguin's trap? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.