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By CHRISTOPHER MOELLER. Cotar Faith, warrior-priest on the planet Hotok, is surrounded by enemies. The heretical Church of the Transition, the possibly traitorous Lord Steward, and even his own church are against him as he attempts to shore up the planet's defenses against the alien Vaylen. But Faith has some allies - his hand-picked guard, the Grey Rats; Lieutenant Fox, a fellow warrior-priest of the old school; and the beautiful freelance adventurer Geil Carcajou. But even these friends can't save Faith when he goes undercover in the Scarlet Quarter, where Hotok's criminal underworld dwells. Cover price $2.95.

Painted cover by John Estes. Stories by Christopher Mills and James Chambers. Art by Kirk Van Wormer, Art Nichols, Pat Broderick, and Fred Harper, plus a pinup by Glen Ostrander. A horror anthology in the tradition of Creepy and Eerie, as Autumn, the only living resident of Shadow House, tells tales of terror and the macabre. Private eye Gideon King specializes in cases of the supernatural; The Revenant is a swamp-monster avenger in the Swamp Thing/Heap tradition. Featuring art by famed Marvel artist Pat Broderick. Also featuring pinups by Glen Ostrander and Fred Harper. Autumns Best Friend; Dark Streets: The Devil in Her Eyes; Fetid Matters: The Morning After. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Greg Horn. Created by: Jenna Jameson Written by: Christina Z. Art by: Virgin Studios. In this interlude, Jay gives the readers access to her innermost thoughts and motivations for doing what she does. Standing between the Light and the Dark to defend mankind! Cover price $2.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Howard Chaykin. The Doomsday Clock ticks ever closer to Midnight--and only the SHADOW and his faithful companion MARGO LAINE can hope to hold back the hour of annihilation... 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cover and Art by Colton Worley. Written by David Liss. FINAL ISSUE!!! New York has been plunged into darkness and chaos looms as Khan attempts to restore his youth while his granddaughter seeks to stop the Shadow. This is the moment of truth, as the Shadows plans, at long last reveal, begin to unfold, but will it be enough to stop Khan and save New York City? It's the final chapter of the Shadow's return! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by GLENN FABRY Alternate Cover by TOM DERENICK Written by PAT McCALLUM and MIKE SEARLE Art by NELSON Colors by PAUL MOUNTS Wizard: The Comics Magazine Editor-in-Chief Pat McCallum, the creator/writer of ToyFare's Twisted ToyFare Theater, teams with InQuest Gamer Editor Mike Searle and artist Nelson (Marvel Knights) for Shadow Reavers, Black Bull Entertainment's latest launch, following the smash-hit Just a Pilgrim. Their mission of rescue a complete disaster, Exile and Golem do battle with an entire hunting pack of weres in the most visceral, gruesome monster brawl in comics history! Plus! The first appearance of Detective Braxton, the debut of the monstrous Dreamcoil Dragon and a cameo appearance by white- trash Billy Watkins, comics' most disturbing new villain...and his pet! Shadow Reavers features fast-paced, over-the-top action and the in-your-face artwork by Nelson, who's called his work on this title "the Fight Club of comics." Get Shadow Reavers #2 on September 19, 2001. . Cover price $2.99.

Cover by GLENN FABRY Alternate Cover by TOM DERENICK Written by PAT McCALLUM and MIKE SEARLE Art by NELSON Colors by PAUL MOUNTS Wizard: The Comics Magazine Editor-in-Chief Pat McCallum, the creator/writer of ToyFare's Twisted ToyFare Theater, teams with InQuest Gamer Editor Mike Searle and artist Nelson (Marvel Knights) for Shadow Reavers, Black Bull Entertainment's latest launch, following the smash-hit Just a Pilgrim. The Warlocks walk the Earth! Fetor and Seize escape the Ashen Realms and bring their jihad to the world of man! Meanwhile, Helen Nightshade comes clean, a secret of Golem revealed and Detective Braxton faces off with the creature the Warlocks send to eat corpses of slain monsters before they can be found by humans! Not for the squeamish! Shadow Reavers features fast-paced, over-the-top action and the in-your-face artwork by Nelson (Marvel Knights), who's called his work on this title "the Fight Club of comics." Get Shadow Reavers #3 on October 17, 2001. FC, 32 pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Hardwired, Part 2. Story by Dean Morin and Locke. Art and cover by Locke. A futuristic sci-fi adventure in the manga tradition. Adri seeks the help of her boyfriend Ren in escaping from the killers on her trail and their powerful masters - but theres no escaping the mysterious voices coming from the AI chip in her brain. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.99.

created & plotted by JIM VALENTINO written by SCOTT WHERLE art & cover by TED WING III "RISE," Part Two A moment's hesitation for ShadowHawk, and someone close to Eddie is dead. Emotionally drained and physically broken, Eddie retreats into a chasm of depression and self-doubt. However, his successor as ShadowHawk takes the opposite path, eagerly cutting a significant swath through New York's criminal underground. But a shocking guest-star waits in the wings -- with the potential to ruin them both! February 15 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

variant cover ERIK LARSEN Resurrection: Part 1 - Written by DAN WICKLINE. Art by TONE RODRIGUEZ. 'RESURRECTION,' Part One Fifteen years after his stunning death, Paul Johnstone wears the helmet of ShadowHawk once more. New York, however, is far more dangerous than he remembers, as a new evil grows in the city's shadows. Before he can deal with the ramifications of being alive again, though, he must first deal with the actions of his past. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

Cover by TONE RODRIGUEZ story JIM VALENTINO & DAN WICKLINE art TONE RODRIGUEZ 'RESURRECTION,' CONCLUSION What happened to Eddie Collins? Where is his father, James? How did Paul Johnstone come back from the dead? And what does any of this have to do with the events in Image United? At long last the answers are revealed! 32 PAGES / FC Cover price $3.50.

Second Printing Variant Cover by BILLY TAN Shadowland: Part 1 - Written by ANDY DIGGLE Penciled by BILLY TAN. Matt Murdock Dared Evil...and Lost! The battle for the soul of a hero begins! Pushed beyond his limits, Daredevil faces off for a final time against his deadliest foe--Bullseye-- in their most brutal battle ever with more than just Hell's Kitchen is at stake. Spider-Man, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Punisher and more join forces to stop a war that is breaking out throughout New York, with Daredevil at the center. This event will change the streets of New York City-and the heroes that protect it-forever. Plus, a jaw-dropping final page that will have everyone talking for years to come! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 15 Variant Cover by Billy Tan. Shadowland: Part 10 - Written by ANDY DIGGLE Penciled by BILLY TAN The final battle for the soul of New York erupts in Hell's Kitchen, and Daredevil is on the front lines...Hell, he IS the front line! Backed by the full power of the Hand, Daredevil is now more than a match for New York's strongest heroes. With a new right-hand man, Matt Murdock will finally show those who stand against him what it truly means to be a Man Without Fear! 32 PGS. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by John Tyler Christopher Shadowland: Part 12 - Written by ANDY DIGGLE Penciled by BILLY TAN With the help of his former enemy-turned-champion, Daredevil has thwarted his former friends and finds himself prepared to claim all of New York for himself. The chaos of Shadowland has reached a boiling point, and Daredevil himself may not survive to see the result! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by ANTONY JOHNSTON Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA Misty Knight...The Shroud...Silver Sable...Paladin! As Shadowland continues to spread across New York City, the strange bedfellows finally come together-each struggling to solve the mystery of the Hand murders! The killing spree shows no sign of stopping, but the ninja's latest victim is an unusual choice, and casts doubt among our heroes! Will their differences and mistrust keep them apart? Or can they work together to cut through the mystery before it's too late...and before one of them becomes the next target? 32 PGS. Cover price $3.99.

Shadowland Tie-in! - Written by JOHN LAYMAN Penciled by SEAN CHEN Cover by JOHN CHRISTOPHER TYLER THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR'S DEADLIEST ENEMY! For years he's haunted Daredevil's life, violently striking the Man Without Fear in the places that hurt like hell. Now, with his life as an Avenger behind him, Bullseye's secrets finally stand revealed. 32 PGS./One-Shot/Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Jack must contend with a vampire! "Undead Love" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover pencils by Bob Hall. Cover price $2.50.

Regular edition. NOT glow-in-the-dark. "Rebirth" - This month, Shadowman unveils its brand-new creative team! Writer Serge Clermont -- Voodoo aficionado and former New Orleans resident -- is going to send Shadowman in search of his final destiny and explore his powers to the fullest! Exciting new pencilling discovery Klayton Krain adds his unique brand of horrific storytelling! Having captured Shadowman, the coven that made him rips the Mask of Shadows right out of his chest! But he's far from helpless, and to the coven's dismay, Shadowman unleashes a beast he never knew he had! With his newfound power, Shadowman goes hunting for some answers...and payback. In the midst of this struggle, Mama Nettie gets her final justice! Written by Serge Clermont, with art by Klayton Krain and Temujin. Note: No longer a mature readers title. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

Glow-in-the-Dark edition. "Rebirth" - This month, Shadowman unveils its brand-new creative team! Writer Serge Clermont -- Voodoo aficionado and former New Orleans resident -- is going to send Shadowman in search of his final destiny and explore his powers to the fullest! Exciting new pencilling discovery Klayton Krain adds his unique brand of horrific storytelling! Having captured Shadowman, the coven that made him rips the Mask of Shadows right out of his chest! But he's far from helpless, and to the coven's dismay, Shadowman unleashes a beast he never knew he had! With his newfound power, Shadowman goes hunting for some answers...and payback. In the midst of this struggle, Mama Nettie gets her final justice! Written by Serge Clermont, with art by Klayton Krain and Temujin. Note: No longer a mature readers title. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

Unity 2000 flip book. Cover by ChrisCross and Don Hillsman. Asylum Seeker, script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by ChrisCross and Don Hillsman; Legion and his cabal of serial killers begin their scheme to bring the corruption of the Deadside to Earth; And only Shadowman can stop them; However, Legion has other ideas. He has kidnapped the unsuspecting Astrid, hoping to use her as a trap for our hero; Unity 2000 Prelude - Part One. Flip cover by Bob Hall. When Shadows Fall flip story, script by Jim Shooter, art by Jim Starlin and Joe Rubinstein. Prelude to the Unity 2000 limited series. Mature readers. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Dave Johnson (W) Justin Jordan, Patrick Zircher (A) Patrick Zircher Shadowman's first night on the job may just be his last. Jack Boniface has become the next Shadowman, which would be great if he had any idea what he was doing. But he doesn't and he's out of time. Master Darque has dispatched the terrifying Mr. Twist to destroy Jack and the demonic creature is tearing through half of the Big Easy in search of his prey. If the Abettors - the mysterious organization that's spent hundreds of years protecting New Orleans - can reach Jack first, he's got an outside shot at making it through the night. Find out if he'll live to see tomorrow when the return of the legendary Shadowman continues this December! Cover price $3.99.

Variant cover by Dave Johnson (W) Justin Jordan, Patrick Zircher (A) Patrick Zircher (CA) Dave Johnson All hell breaks loose. Shadowman and the monstrous Mr. Twist battle to the death! Everything is at stake for Jack, Dox, and Alyssa - and for the world as they know it - because if Twist succeeds, then Master Darque will walk the earth once more. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Patrick Zircher. (W) Justin Jordan, Patrick Zircher. (A) Patrick Zircher, Lee Garbett, Stefano Gaudiano, Roberto De La Torre. ALL-NEW ARC! The coming of Master Darque is upon us. Jack Boniface has just been to Hell and back. After surviving the horrors of the Deadside, Jack is taking his new abilities to the limit and discovering more about the legacy of the Shadowman with each passing night. But what if he wasn't the only thing that managed to escape back to Earth? Something dark has arrived in New Orleans, leaving death and madness in its black wake. What's more, the city's deadliest cartel assassin is after Jack, and he refuses to die - literally! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 20 Variant Cover by Dave Johnson. (W) Justin Jordan, Patrick Zircher. (A) Patrick Zircher, Lee Garbett, Stefano Gaudiano, Roberto De La Torre. ALL-NEW ARC! The coming of Master Darque is upon us. Jack Boniface has just been to Hell and back. After surviving the horrors of the Deadside, Jack is taking his new abilities to the limit and discovering more about the legacy of the Shadowman with each passing night. But what if he wasn't the only thing that managed to escape back to Earth? Something dark has arrived in New Orleans, leaving death and madness in its black wake. What's more, the city's deadliest cartel assassin is after Jack, and he refuses to die - literally! Cover price $3.99.

by G.P. Taylor, Tony Lee, Inaki Miranda, & Eva de la Cruz. Based on the bestselling novel, Shadowmaster has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide and has now been adapted into a ten-part mini-series. Available with three different covers. Cover price $3.50.

Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher If you live by the sword, you die by the sword, as Nightmare is finding out! Jim Rook is on the threshold of death, kept alive only by the Enchantress's spell. If she falters...he dies! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Written by Matt Sturges Art and cover by Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher Detective Chimp and the Enchantress go to the scene of a murder with magical overtones, the Warlock's Daughter continues her training, and the rest of the team fights foes on two fronts - versus the Protegé and the Unbound of the Nightshade Dimension! Cover price $2.99.

Spring 1982. This issue: Asimov on trial? Story, "Made in U.S.A." by Lynn Wood. With introduction & poem, "The Prime of Life" by Isaac Asimov. SPOTLIGHT focuses on an interview with and reviews of Joe & Jack C. Haldeman. AURORA features a spectrum of art by David Martin. "The Gift of Life, the Debt of Death" - a new story by Geo. W. Proctor. REFRACTIONS by Mike McQuay. "Tausann's Child" written and illustrated by Dell Harris. Wraparound cover by David Martin. B&W, 88 pages, standard paper stock, cardstock cover. Mature readers. Cover price $4.00.

Cover by Mike Krome. Written by Kari Castor and Kim Hutchinson. Art by Mike Krome. Shahrazad is the main attraction at a battle royale for the ages! Cover price $3.50.

Stories by Mike Curtis and Jon C. Crusoe. Art by Jerry S. Loomis and Heather Maranda. Cover by Carla Speed McNeil. The adventures of Shanda, an anthropomorphic panda girl with real-world problems. Shanda and friends have a final showdown with Wing in Reign of Terror, Part 3; the story connects with the Medics narrative. 40 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.99.

THE SHE-DEVIL #6 (OF 7) Written by FRANK CHO Pencils & Cover by FRANK CHO It's eye-popping action from cover-to-cover as Shanna stumbles into the middle of a mass migration of razor-toothed raptors, each of which would love to make her an afternoon snack, and has to slice her way to freedom! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

THE SHE-DEVIL #7 (of 7) Written by FRANK CHO Pencils & Cover by FRANK CHO. It's the climactic conclusion of Award-Winning creator Frank Cho's dinosaur epic. Up to her...er...ears in raptors that want to make her their main course, Shanna must make a fatal gamble. 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Written by JUSTIN GRAY & JIMMY PALMIOTTI Pencils and Cover by KHARI EVANS Shanna the She-Devil returns in an all-new limited series jam-packed with jungle action, Hong Kong gangsters, dinosaurs, diamonds and cavemen! Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti reunite with super-hot artist Khari Evans (DAUGHTERS OF THE DRAGON) to bring you the story of modern-day pirates shipwrecked on the Marvel Universe's deadliest island, where only Shanna can protect them from hordes of man-eating monsters! Cover price $2.99.

Written by JUSTIN GRAY & JIMMY PALMIOTTI Pencils & Cover by KHARI EVANS The jungle adventure that brings you action, danger and thrills, SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST comes to its exciting, pulse-pounding and unexpected end! With everything on the line and only one way off the island, will Shanna, Dirk and the pirates survive this prehistoric, uncivilized war with Neanderthals, dinosaurs and Hong Kong gangsters? Cover price $2.99.

Created, illustrated & written by Geof Darrow, with assistance by the Wachowski Brothers He walks the Path of Three Enemies. Those of the past are still pursuing him. Those of the future are waiting for him. Those of the present are learning it ain't so easy to kill him or his nagging bragging burro! It's a "Buddy Picture" with a body count! SC, 32pgs, FC$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

by Geof Darrow with The Wachowski Brothers Even Godot has been waiting for this one! It's an all-you-can-eat fisticuffs buffet as Tiger, Snake, Monkey, Eagle, Mantis and Dragon fists fly when an old enemy returns, and The Shaolin Cowboy finds himself in the hands of the claws of King Crab! Available in Regular and Alternate cover editions. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

by Geof Darrow & the Wachowski Brothers More of the same philosophical musings and psychological trappings you've come to expect from "The Shaolin Cowboy," as he continues his trip across the pockmarked landscape of the American psyche...and prepares to defeat a demon or get his guts ripped out, and watch his mule violated. 32pgs, FCSRP: $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Online Exclusive cover. by Geof Darrow, with Peter Doherty & the Wachowski Brothers The Shaolin Cowboy again proves that though one man can make a difference, he isn't that one man! Nominated for several Eisner Awards, including Best New Series and Best Penciler/Inker (Geof Darrow)!

Cover by Jim Balent. For Her I Serve, script by Paul O'Connor, art by Myke; A woman wanders the wasteland; Her companion?; A dog that holds the consciousness of her late husband. Hide And Seek, script and art by Dan Panosian; A young boy flees from a pursuing monster. But all is not what it seems. Exten-Four, script by E. Paul Tobin, art by Phillip Hester; A group of mutant friends fight off an attack by a hostile human, but not without casualties. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Chris Ryall (w); Zach Howard (a); Jason Brashill (c). IDW's official adaptation of last year's cult classic zombie comedy continues here. This time out, Shaun and Ed are forced to acknowledge that something isn't right in their little corner of London. Now, the easy thing would be to just stay on the couch and wait for it to pass, but then again, Shaun's girlfriend and his Mum could use his help. What's a slacker to do? 32pgs, FC (2 of 4)$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Chris Ryall (w); Zach Howard (a); Jason Brashill (c) As Shaun and his merry band of survivors, and Ed, make they way toward the sanctuary that is the Winchester Pub, they're beset on all sides, from dissention within the ranks to indecision to zombies that are just looking for a little someone to eat. Continuing IDW's special adaptation of the zom-rom-com that the Los Angeles Times called 'a grisly but sweet ode to friendship, love and the George Romero zombie trilogy.' Cover price $3.99.

Chris Ryall (w); Zach Howard (p); Sean Murphy (i); Jason Brashill (c) Our intrepid foursome has made it to the safe haven that is the Winchester Pub. At least, they thought the pub would be the best place to hide out and enjoy some pints and hog lumps while the zombie problem passed... but it seems that the zombies have other plans for Shaun, Ed, and their pals. Will Shaun have 'red' of another kind on him before all is said and done in this, the concluding chapter of IDW's special adaptation of the fan-favorite film? Cover price $3.99.