KISS (2002) comic books 2001-2003

by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI; cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL The most ass-kicking rock band returns to comics, written by the most rockin' of young comics writers. Joe Casey (Superman, Wildcats, X-Men) presents a bold new direction for Kiss ? years after the split-up of these four super-powered warriors, they've followed very separate paths. The Demon is a bounty hunter; The Starchild lives with a race of women warriors in South America; The Spaceman is cruising the solar system with no human contact; and The Catman's getting in touch with his bestial side. When Catman finally goes too far, the others know they have to band together to save the Catman's humanity. But there's another hand at work, pushing the Four Who Are One into a corner. This new comic, overseen by Gene Simmons, turns the ultimate rock-and-roll icons into the ultimate superhero team. Joe Casey, who's dealt with every kind of super power, to the delight of mainstream fans, gives Dark Horse a superhero book to rival any. Mel Rubi, hot off the superhero-style revamp of Joss Whedon's Angel, reinterprets Kiss with a dynamism rivalled only by their stage show, and J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl) and Leinil Francis Yu (X-men, High Roads) trade off cover duties. This ain't your daddy's comics ... On sale July 24 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Art cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

Add to cart Fine $4.80

by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI; cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL The most ass-kicking rock band returns to comics, written by the most rockin' of young comics writers. Joe Casey (Superman, Wildcats, X-Men) presents a bold new direction for Kiss ? years after the split-up of these four super-powered warriors, they've followed very separate paths. The Demon is a bounty hunter; The Starchild lives with a race of women warriors in South America; The Spaceman is cruising the solar system with no human contact; and The Catman's getting in touch with his bestial side. When Catman finally goes too far, the others know they have to band together to save the Catman's humanity. But there's another hand at work, pushing the Four Who Are One into a corner. This new comic, overseen by Gene Simmons, turns the ultimate rock-and-roll icons into the ultimate superhero team. Joe Casey, who's dealt with every kind of super power, to the delight of mainstream fans, gives Dark Horse a superhero book to rival any. Mel Rubi, hot off the superhero-style revamp of Joss Whedon's Angel, reinterprets Kiss with a dynamism rivalled only by their stage show, and J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl) and Leinil Francis Yu (X-men, High Roads) trade off cover duties. This ain't your daddy's comics ... On sale July 24 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Art cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Variant cover. by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI; cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL The most ass-kicking rock band returns to comics, written by the most rockin' of young comics writers. Joe Casey (Superman, Wildcats, X-Men) presents a bold new direction for Kiss ? years after the split-up of these four super-powered warriors, they've followed very separate paths. The Demon is a bounty hunter; The Starchild lives with a race of women warriors in South America; The Spaceman is cruising the solar system with no human contact; and The Catman's getting in touch with his bestial side. When Catman finally goes too far, the others know they have to band together to save the Catman's humanity. But there's another hand at work, pushing the Four Who Are One into a corner. This new comic, overseen by Gene Simmons, turns the ultimate rock-and-roll icons into the ultimate superhero team. Joe Casey, who's dealt with every kind of super power, to the delight of mainstream fans, gives Dark Horse a superhero book to rival any. Mel Rubi, hot off the superhero-style revamp of Joss Whedon's Angel, reinterprets Kiss with a dynamism rivalled only by their stage show, and J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl) and Leinil Francis Yu (X-men, High Roads) trade off cover duties. This ain't your daddy's comics ... On sale July 24 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Art cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

Add to cart Fine $7.20

Add to cart Fine $7.20

BY JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL Gene Simmons told us he wanted a straight-up superhero treatment for KISS, so we got the very best ? Joe Casey, writer of X-Men, Superman, and WildC.A.T.S., has created a whole new KISS! This issue, the Demon takes on the Catman! Peter Criss has lost control of his beastly persona, and only Gene Simmons ? wrestling with his own dark side ? can stop him. Casey teams with Mel Rubi, artist of Dark Horse's hit Angel series for a rock and rollicking good time, with front man J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl!) providing covers on the first two issues, followed by Leinil Francis Yu (High Roads) next month. You wanted the best, Dark Horse is giving you the best! On sale August 21 FC, 32pg (Campbell cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart Fine $4.80

BY JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL Gene Simmons told us he wanted a straight-up superhero treatment for KISS, so we got the very best ? Joe Casey, writer of X-Men, Superman, and WildC.A.T.S., has created a whole new KISS! This issue, the Demon takes on the Catman! Peter Criss has lost control of his beastly persona, and only Gene Simmons ? wrestling with his own dark side ? can stop him. Casey teams with Mel Rubi, artist of Dark Horse's hit Angel series for a rock and rollicking good time, with front man J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl!) providing covers on the first two issues, followed by Leinil Francis Yu (High Roads) next month. You wanted the best, Dark Horse is giving you the best! On sale August 21 FC, 32pg (Campbell cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI; cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU The Catman's bestial rampage ends just in time for Kiss to confront a foe from their old days as the world's greatest superheroes. Joe Casey (writer of X-Men, Superman, and WildC.A.T.S.) and Mel Rubi (penciller for Dark Horse's hit Angel series) give you a superhero book to top them all, with the most outrageous rock icons of all time. Cover by High Roads and X- Men artist Leinil Francis Yu! On sale September 25 FC, 32pg (Francis Yu cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI; cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU The Catman's bestial rampage ends just in time for Kiss to confront a foe from their old days as the world's greatest superheroes. Joe Casey (writer of X-Men, Superman, and WildC.A.T.S.) and Mel Rubi (penciller for Dark Horse's hit Angel series) give you a superhero book to top them all, with the most outrageous rock icons of all time. Cover by High Roads and X- Men artist Leinil Francis Yu! On sale September 25 FC, 32pg (Francis Yu cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI; cover by MEL RUBI Sparks fly and personalities clash as the team tries to get life back to normal. The Beast King continues to undergo treatment which should return him to his old charming self. In the mean time, Gene and Paul pay a visit to an old nemesis who now lies comatose in a mental institution. Trouble breaks loose as a robotic double of the Demon wreaks havoc on the city. Plus, more action ensues as The Celestial and the Beast King do battle with a new foe that goes by the name of "The Detonator." Joe Casey writes, and Mel Rubi draws the action-packed fourth issue of the hard rockin' new Kiss series from Dark Horse! On sale November 20 FC, 32pg (Rubi cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

Add to cart Fine $4.80

by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI; cover by MEL RUBI Sparks fly and personalities clash as the team tries to get life back to normal. The Beast King continues to undergo treatment which should return him to his old charming self. In the mean time, Gene and Paul pay a visit to an old nemesis who now lies comatose in a mental institution. Trouble breaks loose as a robotic double of the Demon wreaks havoc on the city. Plus, more action ensues as The Celestial and the Beast King do battle with a new foe that goes by the name of "The Detonator." Joe Casey writes, and Mel Rubi draws the action-packed fourth issue of the hard rockin' new Kiss series from Dark Horse! On sale November 20 FC, 32pg (Rubi cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI; cover by MEL RUBI It's robot madness as our mad scientist sets in motion his plan for the ultimate revenge against the boys of KISS. Internal troubles are more dangerous, as the Starchild takes a psychedelic journey into the Celestial's alien mind to save him, and the Demon's evil robotic double has infiltrated the Simmons Foundation to take on the Beast King. Joe Casey writes and Mel Rubi draws the action-packed fifth issue of the hard rockin' new Kiss comic! FC, 32pg (Rubi cover) Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart Fine $4.80

by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI; cover by MEL RUBI It's robot madness as our mad scientist sets in motion his plan for the ultimate revenge against the boys of KISS. Internal troubles are more dangerous, as the Starchild takes a psychedelic journey into the Celestial's alien mind to save him, and the Demon's evil robotic double has infiltrated the Simmons Foundation to take on the Beast King. Joe Casey writes and Mel Rubi draws the action-packed fifth issue of the hard rockin' new Kiss comic! On sale December 18 FC, 32pg (Rubi cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

Add to cart Fine $7.20

by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI It's knock-down, drag-out fisticuffs in the hard-rocking, ass-kicking sixth issue of KISS as we wrap up their long-overdue second go-round with the Phantom. The team must defeat their evil robot counterparts in deadly, hand-to-hand combat, in the classic comic- book tradition, as flesh and blood meets heavy metal! Don't miss the conclusion to this fantastic 3-part story arc written by comic superstar Joe Casey (Wild CATS, X-Men) and drawn by Mel Rubi (Angel). FC, 32pg (Rubi cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI It's knock-down, drag-out fisticuffs in the hard-rocking, ass-kicking sixth issue of KISS as we wrap up their long-overdue second go-round with the Phantom. The team must defeat their evil robot counterparts in deadly, hand-to-hand combat, in the classic comic- book tradition, as flesh and blood meets heavy metal! Don't miss the conclusion to this fantastic 3-part story arc written by comic superstar Joe Casey (Wild CATS, X-Men) and drawn by Mel Rubi (Angel). On sale January 29 FC, 32pg (Rubi cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

by SCOTT LOBDELL and PETER VALE cover by SCOTT KOLINS The hottest young girl on the Lower East Side's been invited to a rave, but it turns out she's the only guest ? and the main course. A beautiful young girl's life at stake. Sounds like a perfect job for returned super-group Kiss. Instead, the new ace in town, Mr. Speed comes to the rescue! Designed by Scott Kolins (The Flash), who provides this month's in-your-face cover, this fast-moving new guy on the block poses more problems for the Four Who Are One, who aren't sure if he's friend or foe. Beginning an explosive new direction in the comic, new writer Scott Lobdell (Buffy, High Roads, X-Men) and guest artist Peter Vale pull out all the stops in this action-packed, stand-alone story. On sale February 26 FC 32pg (Kolins cover) . . . $2.99 FC 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Chrome cover with photo cover underneath. by SCOTT LOBDELL and PETER VALE cover by SCOTT KOLINS The hottest young girl on the Lower East Side's been invited to a rave, but it turns out she's the only guest and the main course. A beautiful young girl's life at stake. Sounds like a perfect job for returned super-group Kiss. Instead, the new ace in town, Mr. Speed comes to the rescue! Designed by Scott Kolins (The Flash), who provides this month's in-your-face cover, this fast-moving new guy on the block poses more problems for the Four Who Are One, who aren't sure if he's friend or foe. Beginning an explosive new direction in the comic, new writer Scott Lobdell (Buffy, High Roads, X-Men) and guest artist Peter Vale pull out all the stops in this action-packed, stand-alone story. On sale February 26 FC 32pg (Kolins cover) . . . $2.99 FC 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Photo cover. by SCOTT LOBDELL and PETER VALE cover by SCOTT KOLINS The hottest young girl on the Lower East Side's been invited to a rave, but it turns out she's the only guest ? and the main course. A beautiful young girl's life at stake. Sounds like a perfect job for returned super-group Kiss. Instead, the new ace in town, Mr. Speed comes to the rescue! Designed by Scott Kolins (The Flash), who provides this month's in-your-face cover, this fast-moving new guy on the block poses more problems for the Four Who Are One, who aren't sure if he's friend or foe. Beginning an explosive new direction in the comic, new writer Scott Lobdell (Buffy, High Roads, X-Men) and guest artist Peter Vale pull out all the stops in this action-packed, stand-alone story. On sale February 26 FC 32pg (Kolins cover) . . . $2.99 FC 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

Add to cart Fine $7.20

by SCOTT LOBDELL and MEL RUBI; cover by MEL RUBI A messy fight with a hideous monster in the middle of Mardi Gras calls attention to problems with the Four Who Are One's team dynamic. While some have embraced their KISS identities, other members of the team are struggling to hang on to their humanity. Meanwhile, a seductive new character thickens the plot, but is she a friend or could she prove to be a deadly foe? Scott Lobdell (Buffy, Highroads, X-Men) kicks off a new 3 issue story arc with regular KISS artist Mel Rubi for issue number 8 of KISS; "This Man This Monster" part one. On sale March 26 FC 32pg (Rubi cover) . . . $2.99 FC 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

by SCOTT LOBDELL and MEL RUBI; cover by MEL RUBI A messy fight with a hideous monster in the middle of Mardi Gras calls attention to problems with the Four Who Are One's team dynamic. While some have embraced their KISS identities, other members of the team are struggling to hang on to their humanity. Meanwhile, a seductive new character thickens the plot, but is she a friend or could she prove to be a deadly foe? Scott Lobdell (Buffy, Highroads, X-Men) kicks off a new 3 issue story arc with regular KISS artist Mel Rubi for issue number 8 of KISS; "This Man This Monster" part one. On sale March 26 FC 32pg (Rubi cover) . . . $2.99 FC 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

SCOTT LOBDELL and MEL RUBI On sale April 30, FC, 32pg, $2.99 KISS continues to rock in part two of Scott Lobdell's story arc, "This Man, This Monster" in which the Four Who Are One explore their dual identities. Is there a man inside the Beast King, and is the Demon headed down the same inhuman path? And is the Celestial completely above the world of men, or can the Starchild bring him back? Who are the Four Who Are One? And who are they meant to be? "This Man, This Monster" part two is in your face this April from Scott (Buffy, Highroads, X-Men) Lobdell and monthly KISS artist Mel Rubi. Don't miss it! The cover to KISS #9 is part two of an amazing mini poster when combined with part one KISS cover #8! Cover price $2.99.

SCOTT LOBDELL and MEL RUBI On sale April 30, FC, 32pg, $2.99 KISS continues to rock in part two of Scott Lobdell's story arc, "This Man, This Monster" in which the Four Who Are One explore their dual identities. Is there a man inside the Beast King, and is the Demon headed down the same inhuman path? And is the Celestial completely above the world of men, or can the Starchild bring him back? Who are the Four Who Are One? And who are they meant to be? "This Man, This Monster" part two is in your face this April from Scott (Buffy, Highroads, X-Men) Lobdell and monthly KISS artist Mel Rubi. Don't miss it! The cover to KISS #9 is part two of an amazing mini poster when combined with part one KISS cover #8! Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

SCOTT LOBDELL and MEL RUBI On sale May 14, FC, 32pg, Rubi and Photo cover, $2.99 Don't miss the final chapter of Scott Lobdell's "This Man, This Monster" as the KISS monthly series hits its tenth kick-ass issue! She's lean, she's mean, she's Christine 16! When the multi-national conglomerate that created her decides she must be destroyed, it's up to KISS to protect this new life form. Increasingly uncertain of their own humanity, The Demon, The Star Child, The Beast King and The Celestial, realize defending Christine 16 is going to be a challenge like nothing they've faced before! The conclusion to "This Man, This Monster" is in your face in May from Scott Lobdell (Buffy, Highroads, X-Men) and Mel Rubi (Angel, X-Men). Cover price $2.99.

SCOTT LOBDELL and MEL RUBI On sale May 14, FC, 32pg, Rubi and Photo cover, $2.99 Don't miss the final chapter of Scott Lobdell's "This Man, This Monster" as the KISS monthly series hits its tenth kick-ass issue! She's lean, she's mean, she's Christine 16! When the multi-national conglomerate that created her decides she must be destroyed, it's up to KISS to protect this new life form. Increasingly uncertain of their own humanity, The Demon, The Star Child, The Beast King and The Celestial, realize defending Christine 16 is going to be a challenge like nothing they've faced before! The conclusion to "This Man, This Monster" is in your face in May from Scott Lobdell (Buffy, Highroads, X-Men) and Mel Rubi (Angel, X-Men). Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

MIKE BARON/MEL RUBI On sale July 16, FC, 32pg, (Rubi or Photo cover), $2.99 The Demon, Starchild, Beast King, and the Celestial probe the genetic mysteries behind the bizarre transformations of the young woman named Christine 16; meanwhile all Hell breaks loose across Manhattan as a storm of hideous monsters rains down on a terrified city. This monstrous maelstrom might be a bit much for even KISS to handle, but when has that ever stopped them from putting up a fight? Ever closer to unraveling the dark secrets of the Unholy?and restoring the lost humanity of the people he's victimized ? The Four Who Are One embark on a mission of terrifying and apocalyptic proportions. Mel Rubi does it up monster-style in the wildest issue of KISS yet, in a story conceived by Nexus creator Mike Baron and Gene Simmons himself! Cover price $2.99.

MIKE BARON/MEL RUBI On sale July 16, FC, 32pg, (Rubi or Photo cover), $2.99 The Demon, Starchild, Beast King, and the Celestial probe the genetic mysteries behind the bizarre transformations of the young woman named Christine 16; meanwhile all Hell breaks loose across Manhattan as a storm of hideous monsters rains down on a terrified city. This monstrous maelstrom might be a bit much for even KISS to handle, but when has that ever stopped them from putting up a fight? Ever closer to unraveling the dark secrets of the Unholy?and restoring the lost humanity of the people he's victimized ? The Four Who Are One embark on a mission of terrifying and apocalyptic proportions. Mel Rubi does it up monster-style in the wildest issue of KISS yet, in a story conceived by Nexus creator Mike Baron and Gene Simmons himself! Cover price $2.99.

MIKE BARON/MEL RUBI/DEREK FRIDOLFS On sale August 20, FC, 32pg, (Rubi or photo cover), $2.99 While investigating a sudden surge in the Earth's monster population, the internally embattled Four Who Are One?along with their newest recruits, Christine 16 and Mr. Speed?are sucked into another, terrifying dimension. This horrifying, desolate world? as well as the monster crisis that's taken the Earth by storm?is clearly the work of the Unholy. Soon, our heroes' greatest fears are brought to life and inflicted upon each of them, rendering each one crippled with despair and self-loathing, while the Unholy's powers grow ever stronger. Can KISS make it out of this alive?and save the future of humanity in the process?or will their petty, human differences seal their ultimate fate? Cover price $2.99.

MIKE BARON/MEL RUBI/DEREK FRIDOLFS On sale August 20, FC, 32pg, (Rubi or photo cover), $2.99 While investigating a sudden surge in the Earth's monster population, the internally embattled Four Who Are One?along with their newest recruits, Christine 16 and Mr. Speed?are sucked into another, terrifying dimension. This horrifying, desolate world? as well as the monster crisis that's taken the Earth by storm?is clearly the work of the Unholy. Soon, our heroes' greatest fears are brought to life and inflicted upon each of them, rendering each one crippled with despair and self-loathing, while the Unholy's powers grow ever stronger. Can KISS make it out of this alive?and save the future of humanity in the process?or will their petty, human differences seal their ultimate fate? Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $26.00

MIKE BARON & MEL RUBI On sale September 10, FC, 32 pg, (Rubi or Photo cover), $2.99 The Demon... a shriveled old man, devoid of life and the will to fight. The Celestial... an apathetic outsider, unwilling to step up to help his long-time comrades, or anything else for that matter. Someone ? or something ? has brought the greatest fears of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and the other members of KISS to bizarre and terrifying life! What exactly is happening to the superheroes known as The Four Who Are One, and what does it have to do with the bizarre bombardment of monsters raining down on the streets of Manhattan? The answers will be found in the Hall of The Unholy... Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $4.80

MIKE BARON & MEL RUBI On sale September 10, FC, 32 pg, (Rubi or Photo cover), $2.99 The Demon... a shriveled old man, devoid of life and the will to fight. The Celestial... an apathetic outsider, unwilling to step up to help his long-time comrades, or anything else for that matter. Someone ? or something ? has brought the greatest fears of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and the other members of KISS to bizarre and terrifying life! What exactly is happening to the superheroes known as The Four Who Are One, and what does it have to do with the bizarre bombardment of monsters raining down on the streets of Manhattan? The answers will be found in the Hall of The Unholy... Cover price $2.99.