Comic books in 'Mugshot', graded by CBCS

by Fred Perry Prince Lowtor's Fortress of Chocolate Doom is raided (out of nowhere!) by the ninja-pirate leprechauns! Captain McMorgan and his crew have finally found his lair and come to kick him out on his candy ass! Lowtor's only hope is his worst enemies, the Vaultron Force. They'd just laugh in his face, but then they'd risk O'Lura's ruthless, genius sister O'Mommah getting control of Lowtor's Chocolate of Mass Destruction! Cover price $2.99.

ERIC POWELL (W/A) Goon's got himself in deep this time. After his adventures in the dimension of the flesh- eating eye and his brutal battle with Dr. Alloy's army of killer robots, the uptown police take the opportunity to kick Goon while he's down and haul him off to Cade's Island Penitentury to rot for the rest of his days. Now it's up to Franky to plan a daring prison break and spring the Goon before he finds himself out-numbered on the wrong end of an all-out prison brawl with a load of old foes. Cover price $2.99.

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND GREG RUCKA; ART BY MICHAEL LARK AND STEFANO GAUDIANO; COVER BY LARK In stores January 14. It's the conclusion of The Joker's sniper spree...and it won't be pretty! The Joker is in custody. Is this just another part of his game with Batman, with the detectives of the GCPD caught in the middle? Just how dangerous is The Joker in a holding cell? You'll be stunned to find out! FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Written by Andrew Kreisberg and Ben Sokolowski. Art by Daniel Sampere and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Bryan Hitch. Green Arrow versus Seattle! The odds don't look too good for Ollie in this issue! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

Llimited to 500 - New York Comic Con Exclusive Variant Cover by Guiseppe Cafaro and Sanju Nivangune. (W) Mark L. Miller. (A) Ricardo Osnaya. (CA) Pasquale Qualano. Sela finds herself at her lowest point yet when her actions find her locked in solitary confinement. With nowhere to turn but within Sela must reflect on the events that have brought her to this horrible place and uncover the mystery of the true identity of the highborn hiding within the shadows of the prison walls itself. From the writer of the smash hit Grimm Fairy Tales Jungle Book!

New York Comic Con Exclusive Nude Variant Cover by Guiseppe Cafaro and Sanju Nivangune. Limited to 100. (W) Mark L. Miller. (A) Ricardo Osnaya. (CA) Pasquale Qualano. Sela finds herself at her lowest point yet when her actions find her locked in solitary confinement. With nowhere to turn but within Sela must reflect on the events that have brought her to this horrible place and uncover the mystery of the true identity of the highborn hiding within the shadows of the prison walls itself. From the writer of the smash hit Grimm Fairy Tales Jungle Book!

WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores February 27. "Ashes and Dust" Part 2 of 5. As the investigation into John Constantine's murder continues, one thing becomes exceedingly clear: Nobody's certain exactly what happened. An array of bizarre witnesses each has different takes on what they saw ? or what they thought they saw ? which leaves investigators scratching their heads and sifting through clues. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

by Michael Alan Nelson & Emma Rios. Scorched-earth vengeance, Lucifer style! What happens in the Dreamlands, stays in the Dreamlands. A brand new series by Michael Alan Nelson, the critically acclaimed author of Fall of Cthulhu, and hot new art talent Emma Rios! Available with covers from Rios and Joe Pekar. Cover price $3.99.

Devil's Due. Story by Tony DiGerolamo. Art by Dom LaGrutta, Jr. and Brian Dawson. Cover by Dom LaGrutta Jr., Jeff Zapatta, Bob Luce and Tom Hodges. The first series from the creator of The Travelers, focusing on a mysterious hermit who battles horrors in the Garden State, convinced he is the legendary creature called the Jersey Devil. In a climactic double-sized issue, J.D. deals with the hunters searching for him in the Pine Barrens, and helps a shell-shocked veteran escape. Then he confronts the pirate ghost that is haunting the woods as mercenaries close in, determined to discover his true identity. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.25.

Cover pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rich Koslowski. The Art of Archie: The Covers ad. "Winging It!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead goes to the National Buffalo Wing Festival. "Hard To Get!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp; Jughead is chased by girls because he is unavailable to them. "A Yen For Spaghetti," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead is contacted by January McAndrews when his family tree disappears from the time stream; Jughead and January trace the time disturbance to 13th century China, where another time-travelling Jughead appears and eats Marco Polo's noodles. "The Other Cheek!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Jughead is confident things will naturally even out after Reggie pulls a prank on him. "Kidded Kidders," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie and Archie try to play a practical joke on Jughead but he turns the tables. "Van Goof," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead and Archie decide to paint vans for extra money but a mixup causes them to paint the wrong van. "Gimme Some Space," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Bill Galvan, inks by Bob Smith; Archie, Jughead and Veronica eat at a science fiction themed restaurant, and then meet a real alien. "Responsibility," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Wilkin tells Bingo to call off his date with Samantha so he can stay home and help paint the house. Plus other stories and more. 164 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.99.

Wish You Were Here: Part 1 - (W) Jim McAnn (A/CA) Rodin Esquejo Join the mystery everyone is talking about!! As one person sits in a jail cell for the crime of attacking Elle Peterssen, the accuser is running free. Is a pawn about to become pain? Meanwhile, Elle is on the brink of contacting the physical world, but will resurfacing memories drive her further away? This issue begins the ending of many relationships as you know them, secrets laid bare, and not everyone will make it out in one piece... Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Amy Mebberson. Written by Paul Benjamin. Art by Amy Mebberson. Sulley, Mike, and Boo are back, and they are sure to generate plenty of chuckles for the Monsters, Inc. laugh factory! When acts of sabotage begin to damage Monsters, Inc equipment, all the evidence points to Mike! Can Mike convince Sulley to help him find the true culprit? Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Howard Purcell and Charles Paris. Stories by Ed Herron, Ben Allen and unknown. Art by Howard Purcell, Charles Paris, Curt Swan, Ben Allen and unknown. Radio's No. 1 hit! Mr. District Attorney in: "Dragnet!", the story of Big Mike Murdoch and his capture -- a manhunt you'll never forget -- by Ed Herron, Howard Purcell and Charles Paris; "The D.A. Takes a Vacation!" with art by Purcell and Paris; and "The Statue of Liberty Racket!" with art by Purcell. Also in this issue: A Police at Work Feature "Under the Green Flag" with pencils by Curt Swan; "Wrestling Cop" half-pager by Ben Allen; and The Crime File 2-page text article. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing. By John Caldwell. A splendid collection of cartoons. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Peter Milligan. Art by Leandro Fernandez. Cover by Celia Calle. Katya's relentless search to find her husband's killer shifts into a different gear. Philip comes face-to-face with the mother - who should be dead! - and the Dark Loops expand their bizarre and bloody campaign! Twists, turns, mother-and-child reunions and a shockingly explosive climax await! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Editorial comparing movie special effects with comics. BARRING THE UNEXPECTED!, script by Herb Mallette, art by Rod Espinosa; Ricky and Lendo try to find out what really happened to the Vol-Mart store; cameo spoof: Sherlock Holmes. 28 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Front Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. "Manifesto" by Warren Ellis & Robert Luedke. "Cold Transfer" by Michelle Lo & Brian Wood. "Sexual What" by Kevin Huxford & John Torrisi. "T.H.S.H. (Fourth Period Biology)" by Micahel Anthony Lagocki. "Doubleman (Part 2)" by Shon Bury, Trevor Scott, & Walden Wong. "Duality" by Robert Luedke. "Younger & Lachance" by Jaff Mariotte, Gabe Alberola, & Robert Luedke. "Don't Miss Your Chance" by Brad Cook & Dave Matsuoka. "It Takes a Town to Crush a Kid" by Mike Baron & Tony Furtado. "Hobby of the Damned" by Janet Hetherington. Back cover by Alex Monk. Cover price $2.95.

WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART BY GORAN SUDZUKA AND SEBASTIJAN CAMAGAJEVAC; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY A little sibling rivalry, a lot of narcotics, a fast car on wet blacktop...and Story is spinning out of control and into a Texas jail, leaving Jenny and Martin MIA. In New Mexico, Ruth has her own trouble staying on the road and calls on old flame Carlos for help. While deep in the Colorado mountains, Sonny is missing Rosa and discovering that, when you are a Johnson, danger and weirdness come with the territory. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Partial Wally Wood cover. (Wood also did the art for the interior front cover.) "This is the Lineup" (art by Mo Marcus and Rocco Mastroserio), "Killer," "Irene Schroeder," and "Greek-Fire to Flame-Thrower." A spanking panel is featured in "The Diamond of Death" (art by Allen Ulmer; this story is reprinted from Saint (1947 Avon) #5, and the hero's name has been changed to Mike Strong.) Cover price $0.10.

Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, Mo Marcus, Rocco Mastroserio, Warren Kremer, and Bill Molno. Lurid pre-Code tales about mobsters, bank robbers and other bad guys and gals from the golden age of crime. Wilbur Underhill and his gang roam the back roads of Oklahoma during the 1920s and 1930s; The strange case of Corpse for Hire John Rance; Willie Bioff abuses labor unions to extort millions of dollars from movie studios in the 1920s-40s. Also featuring a noirish contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. But perhaps the most amusing touch is the cover list of featured characters identified only by their prison numbers. Wilbur Underhill -- Maniac Killer!; Corpse for Hire; Willie Bioff & Co.; The Religious Murder Cult! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, Joe Kubert, Mort Lawrence, Howard Larsen, and Gerald McCann. Painted cover by Renaldo Epworth, originally from Avon Murder Mystery #45. Lurid pre-Code tales about mobsters, bank robbers and other bad guys and gals from the golden age of crime. A murdered detective sets out to ID his killer before he dies; Leech McCoy has a yen for arson and a name like a Dick Tracy villain; No mere gun moll, Mae Crandall builds her gang of hoods into a ruthless mob and earns the name One Girl Crime Wave. Also featuring a grim contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. But perhaps the most amusing touch is the cover list of featured characters identified only by their prison numbers. Killer at Large; The Unseen Murderer!; Louie Gruber Czar of the Underworld; Death Danced the Samba!; Mystery of the Headless Corpse!; Leech McCoy the Incendiary Killer! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Final issue of the series. Syd Shores art on interior front cover. "Toots Garboli and his Fight Racketeers," "George Krowl and the Big City Murder Mob" (art by Gerald McCann?), "Boss of the Death Gang" (art by Mike Becker/Vince Alascia), and "Donald Roberts...The Tough Guy" (art by Mo Marcus/Rocco Mastroserio). Two one page text stories, "Murder in the Kitchen!" and "Escape!" Cover price $0.10.

Written by Danny Bilson, Paul DeMeo & Adam Brody Art by Jerry Ordway & Al Vey Cover by Ordway Stripped of his honor and thrown into jail, The Eagle thinks he's hit rock bottom - and then things get even worse! Can his wannabe sidekick, The Falcon, pull him out in time...or will the young hero get pulled down along with his idol? ? 3 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

2nd or later printing. New Kids on the Block Cover price $2.50.

by Azad In stores the week of February 26th. The Concept: Samuel Little is one of the world's best cat burglars. He's also one of the most unlucky persons on the planet! His only saving grace is his sidekick, Lucky: an over-protective black cat that appears to have turned his misfortunes around... well, sort of. Barely 2 weeks out of jail, Sammy breaks his parole to take a gig in sunny Acapulco. However, unforeseen circumstances leave Sammy stranded south of the border fighting for his life. This Issue: The heist was a success, and they got away squeaky clean. All that was left was to get paid... But its never quite that simple is it? Especially when doing a job for Jesus Vega, an Aztec artifact aficionado who has been known to welsh on his deals. Sammy and Lucky rendezvous with Maria, Jesus' sister, to collect their money, but Ms. Vega has other plans in mind! B&W, 32pp $2.95 Four-issue monthly finite series Cover price $2.95.

One shot Flip-Book annual. 32 pages. B&W. Rare issues created to help promote the San Diego Comic Con in 1992-1995. Available through the convention and mail order only. "Star Wars an Heir to the Empire" on front cover, art by Killian Plunkett; flip book with "Fat Man and Little Boy", art by Frank Miller. Interior contents: "The Mask in San Diego" story by Eury, Vest, and Janes, pencils by Neil Vokes, inking by Bruce Patterson; "Foot Soldiers" story by Jim Krueger, art by Michael Avon Oeming; "Star Wars: Heir to the Empire" the story is from the novel by Timothy Zahn, adapted to comics by Mike Baron, art by Olivier Vatine and Fred Blanchard; "Madman Pinup" art by Michael Allred; "Tarzan/John Carter: Warlords of Mars" story by Bruce Jones, art by Bret Blevins; "Barb Wire Pinup" pencils by Jim Hall, inking by Tom Simmons; "Cud Comix: Eno and Plum" story and art by Terry Laban; "Motorhead" story by D. G. Chichester, pencils by Karl Waller, inking by Tim Bradstreet; "Tex Avery in Comics: Droopy VS. The Red Baron" story by Robert V. Conte, art by Bill Morrison; "Fat Man and Little Boy" story by Frank Miller. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera Cover by Jock Kicking off the 6-part story 'Casino Boogie.' With the grand opening of the Crazy Horse Casino in full swing, we take a look at Dash Bad Horse's troubled origin, his return and his day-to-day life on The Rez working for Chief Red Crow. Meanwhile, the mysterious Catcher has news for Dash - news he's not gonna like to hear. ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Boom! Studios Exclusive ''Mugshot'' Photo Variant. Cover by Garry Brown. Written by Christopher Golden. Art by Damian Coueciro. With Kendra's life on the line, tensions rise and guns are drawn. As the Ghost Brothers close in on Kendra's location, Jax must win Lin over to the side of honor and family, driving the Sons closer to war with Griggs.

This story tells the secret origin of the two most menacing villains of the SPY GUY Universe. A bank robbery goes horribly wrong in this prequel to SPY GUY #1 of the Unlimited Series. Flip-book format includes a colour insert poster! Cover price $3.35.

Vala's in over her head, but what else is new? This thrilling new Stargate series features Vala in the starring role as she attempts and extremely complicated heist! Will she be able to pull it off? Read on and find out... Cover price $3.99.

Stories and art by Hart Fisher, Joe Monks, Duncan Rouleau, and Thomas Derenick. A sampler of boundary-pushing stories from notorious publisher Boneyard Press. Sketches, strips and photos featuring Hart Fisher, Bill the Bull, Joe Monks, and Babylon Crush. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

Signed, supposedly in blood, by Hart D. Fisher and Joe Monks. Stories and art by Hart Fisher, Joe Monks, Duncan Rouleau, and Thomas Derenick. A sampler of boundary-pushing stories from notorious publisher Boneyard Press. Sketches, strips and photos featuring Hart Fisher, Bill the Bull, Joe Monks, and Babylon Crush. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Written by CARY BATES Pencils & Cover by PAUL GULACY 'DADDY ISSUES' Can it be true? Reed Richards pulled over for recklessly driving the Fantasticar and charged with a DUI? That's what the TRUE BELIEVERS claim in their latest blog-and they've posted the arrest report, police cam footage and a degrading mug-shot to prove it! We learn more about the background of Mavis Trent (a.k.a. PAYBACK) when she discovers she not only has an incensed Fantastic Four to deal with, but her own demons as well-specifically, the one that appears to be the spirit of her dead father! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.