Comic books March 2003

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores December 4. "A Crash." This fifth in a series of standalone issues shines the spotlight where it's needed most: directly into the black eyes of Agent Graves. What is it that drives this mysterious man? Is it a quest for justice, or perhaps something deeply personal? And what does he hope to gain? Moving between the corridors of power and the back alleys of the underworld with an unshakeable confidence, Graves appears to be in complete control ? to everyone but The Trust. It may be Graves' game, but does he really hold all the cards? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Counterfifth Detective!" Collects 100 Bullets (1999) #31-36. Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Eduardo Risso. Painted cover by DAVE JOHNSON. THE COUNTERFIFTH DETECTIVE brings to light another chapter in the story of Agent Graves and the remnants of his old outfit, the Minutemen. MATURE READERS Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Counterfifth Detective!" Collects 100 Bullets (1999) #31-36. Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Eduardo Risso. Painted cover by DAVE JOHNSON. THE COUNTERFIFTH DETECTIVE brings to light another chapter in the story of Agent Graves and the remnants of his old outfit, the Minutemen. MATURE READERS Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Signature Series - Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Counterfifth Detective!" Collects 100 Bullets (1999) #31-36. Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Eduardo Risso. Painted cover by DAVE JOHNSON. THE COUNTERFIFTH DETECTIVE brings to light another chapter in the story of Agent Graves and the remnants of his old outfit, the Minutemen. MATURE READERS Softcover, 144 pages, full color. NOTE: Signed by Brian Azzarello. Cover price $12.99.

March 5, 2003. All color. Features include "Judge Dredd vs. Aliens Incubus" part 10 (script by John Wagner and Andy Diggle, art by Henry Flint), Bec & Kawl in "Eeevil.com" part 3 (script by Simon Spurrier, art by Steve Roberts), the V.C.s in "Bystander" part 1 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams), Tales of Telguuth: "Pagrok the Infallible" part 1 (script by Steve Moore, art by Jon Haward), and Atavar 2 part 2 (script by Abnett, art by Richard Elson). Wraparound cover by Frazer Irving.

March 12, 2003. All color except for Caballistics, Inc. Features include "Judge Dredd vs. Aliens Incubus" part 11 (script by John Wagner and Andy Diggle, art by Henry Flint), Caballistics, Inc. in "Moving In" part 1 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Dom Reardon), the V.C.s in "Bystander" part 2 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams), Tales of Telguuth: "Pagrok the Infallible" part 2 (script by Steve Moore, art by Jon Haward), and Atavar 2 part 3 (script by Abnett, art by Richard Elson). Elson cover.

March 19, 2003. All color except for Caballistics, Inc. Features include "Judge Dredd vs. Aliens Incubus" part 12 (script by John Wagner and Andy Diggle, art by Henry Flint), Caballistics, Inc. in "Moving In" part 2 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Dom Reardon), the V.C.s in "Green" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams), Tales of Telguuth: "One Cold Winter Night" (script by Steve Moore, art by Jon Haward), and Atavar 2 part 4 (script by Abnett, art by Richard Elson). Clint Langley cover.

March 26, 2003. All color except for Caballistics, Inc. Features include "Judge Dredd vs. Aliens Incubus" part 13 (script by John Wagner and Andy Diggle, art by Henry Flint), Caballistics, Inc. in "Moving In" part 3 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Dom Reardon), the V.C.s in "M.I.A." (script by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams), Tales of Telguuth: "The Iniquities of Snedron" part 1 (script by Steve Moore, art by Jon Haward), and Atavar 2 part 5 (script by Abnett, art by Richard Elson). Cover by Cliff Robinson and Chris Blythe.

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WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART BY JESÚS SAIZ AND PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY JOE JUSKO. Have things between Mickey and Preston gone too far? Will their moment of intimacy complicate the search for Herod, or is Preston merely a pawn in Mickey's game? Who or what is Test Subject 044 and what does it have to do with Mickey? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Joe Kelly; Art by Tom Raney and Scott Hanna; Cover by David Bullock. Look up in the sky! It's a bird, it's plane, no...it's NOT Superman! It's a new terror that turns regular people into new metahumans, and it may be the beginning of something even more sinister. Featuring a guest appearance by Girl 13. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN. Just as Clark drops in on his favorite author, a new Superman begins making some strange appearances...and this Superman literally bends the law to his wishes. And what do the mysterious Hollow Men want with Earth's heroes? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover pencils by Mike Lee. Shameful William, script by Gail Simone, art by Udon Studio (Alvin Lee identified); Alex Hayden, the "g-string samurai," returns stolen panties to Sir William. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Add to cart Fine $3.60	Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $230.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Brian Michael Bendis on 9/10/2023 & David Mack on 10/15/2023. Label #24-056F0C1-054 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $205.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Brian Michael Bendis on 9/10/2023 & David Mack on 10/15/2023. Label #24-056F0C1-052 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. When Jessica searches for a missing hero, what dark secret will she uncover? 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $2.99.

*18+ Only* Written and illustrated by Mashumaro Jyuubaori. 28 pages, B&W, 6.25" x 9.5", Adults Only. Cover price $3.50.

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Features unpublished cover art by Bill Everett and C.C. Beck! Inside, Everett and Joe Kubert are interviewed by Gil Kane and Neal Adams, with classic unseen art show by the four artists. Plus, more on Roy Thomas, the Buscema brothers, and Dave Cockrum. Also, Captain Midnight and Wally Wood! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 108pg, b&w $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Are you bored with Batman? Tired of Terminator of just plain fed up with Frankenstein's monster? Fear not, modelers, AFM has got the cure for your character driven blues with an all original issue devoted to the thinking man's resin. It's tome form some incentive and imaginative model kits as AFM spotlights "think tank" operations like Cygenus Studios, Pinkerton FX, Headhunters Studio, The Shiftlett Bros., Blue Radish Studios, and the Clone Factory. Plus, also featuring fantasy newcomers like Pegasso Models and Dragon Fire Studios. So whether you're annoyed with aliens, jaded by jokers, or just dreaming another Dracula, get set to be amazed by some really original designs guaranteed to be anything by the norm. All this and a whole lot more awaits modelers this winter as AFM heats up the hobby! (Amazing Figure Modeler) Magazine $7.00 Cover price $7.00.

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Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna. "Bad Connections," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Ezekiel tells Peter to consider Morlun and Shathra appetizers to an impeding huge menace before sending him to the airport in a limo with a first-class ticket to New York; Peter tells Ezekiel he's a good guy; Ezekiel hopes he still feels that way when he learns the truth; Peter trades his first-class ticket to New York for a coach ticket to Los Angeles, unaware that MJ has arrived at his New York apartment; As Peter wallcrawls into MJ's empty hotel room, MJ hangs out in Peter's vacant apartment; Deciding the empty dwellings are signs of things ending, they head back to their own lives; A bad storm forces both their planes to land in Denver where Peter spots MJ only because his eyes is drawn to a spider on an airport seat. 4-page preview of The Avengers #65, script by Geoff Johns, pencils by Olivier Coipel, inks by Andy Lanning. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN. ART BY LUKE ROSS AND JOHN STOKES. PAINTED COVER BY GLENN ORBIK. "Tramps" Part 1 of 2. Harry Kraft's hopping freight trains when an unexpected stop lands him in a Hobo Jungle outside Charity, Ohio. But Harry doesn't believe in charity, and when a grisly murder rains on his parade, he looks to a heroin-addicted hooker named Faith for answers. MATURE READERS FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.75.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Amerimanga brings you four original comics in one! This month, Beth Westmoreland's manga-styled comic asks a question... Some thrive in the light of the world. Others thrive in the shadow. Would life be better or worse without darkness? These special releases include original pull out posters, pin-ups, and coupon for other IC products! Enter the contests and who knows what you could win!

Softcover, 6 1/2 x 10-in, 120 pages, B&W.

Cover price $7.99.

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March 2003. Cover by David A Hardy. Stories: "Shootout at Nokai Corral"(Part 2) by Rajnar Vajra, "Equalization" by Richard A. Lovett, "The Human Dress" by David Alexander, "Persistent Patterns" by Shane Tourtellotte, and "The Pristine Planet" by Lloyd Biggle, Jr. Science Fact article: "Bad Science, Bad Communication: The Battle Over BT" by Tressa Whalen. Poetry: "The Atoms That I Breathe Today" by G. Solov. Special Feature: "Unsafe at Any Speed" by Mike Resnick. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 144 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. In the distant future, the most popular sport in Japan is Angelic Layer. Contestants use fighting dolls that they hatch and raise from eggs, called "Angels," and battle them in an arena. Mentored by the mysterious Icchan, 12-year-old Misaki has entered the tournament with her doll Hikaru, and together they plan to take the sport by storm. Softcover, 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Anime & Manga Monthly - anime, games, model kits, toys. The ultimate magazine for anime fans! This issue: Cowboy Bebop: The Movie; Inuyasha; Tsukikage Ran - Carried by the Wind; G Gundam - The Earth-Shattering Climax! Plus: Win How-to-Draw Manga Books. Magazine, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

The Anime Fan's Comic Magazine! Learn about Yû Watase's post-Ceres project, Imadoki. Plus the Manga serials: Short Program 2; Fushigi Yûgi; Video Girl Ai; Steam Detectives; Revolutionary Girl Utena; Marionette Generation and Banana Fish. Magazine, 160pg, b&w Cover price $4.95.

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WRITTEN BY RICK VEITCH; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY ALEX MALEEV. Don't miss the second seafaring issue of the new ongoing AQUAMAN, featuring special JLA guest Martian Manhunter! With the ignorant government of Atlantis after his head, Aquaman must make a new life for himself. Can Martian Manhunter help an old friend find his true path? FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

The Aquaman Chronicles is a fanzine produced by John Schwirian. Issue #9 includes: cover art by Sunny Lee; Why Aquaman? in Tegan's Tidbits; Jim Calafiore's Rejected Elseworlds; Aquaman on Multiple Earths; Aquaman in Alternate Futures; Aquaman in Hypertime; Aquaman in Elseworlds; Permutations and Transformations of Aquaman; Aquaman Spoofs; Other Aquatic Characters Word Search; Who's Who in Elseworld Aquafamily; The Female Black Manta; Aquatic Characters on TV; and Golden Age Aquaman: More Fun #94-97. Mar 2003.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith. Stories by Greg Crosby, George Gladir and John Albano. Art by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith and Pat Kennedy & Rudy Lapick. Reggie figures out a nasty new way to get under Archie's skin: by not being nasty at all! Can Archie handle Reggie's newfound "kindness" or will it drive him bonkers per Reggie's plan? Find out in "My Pal Reggie"! Plus: 'The Rolling Rocks' rocks in the 1-pager "A Mouldy Oldie"; Archie is to have Veronica home by seven, but when his car breaks down, his plans go awry in "Home by Seven, NOT Eleven"; and Archie in "Hit the Books"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

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by George Gladir & Rex Lindsey "The Big Show": Wax those hoods and polish those hubcaps ?? everyone in Riverdale is out to win the big prize money in the local auto show! Mr. Lodge's Doozenbird is a favorite of course, but watch out for tricky Tex Rex ?? he's got enough devious schemes to fill the state of Texas! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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by Various Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC$3.59 Cover price $3.59.

by Easton, Thomas, Martin, & Walker Rowan,Cover by Skottie Young! reeling from the constant defeats and the revelation that Marissa is alive, decides to go on the offensive. Shing warns him that the threat they face is much more insidious than previously believed. Meanwhile, Moukie taunts the kidnapped Sasha with his plans of global domination and how the scrolls affect mankind's evolutionary potential. Kyle secretly has other designs for the scrolls, and Sirena, manipulated by Moukie, pushes Kyle to see how far he will go. Issue #5 is the beginning of Act Two of the "Arkanium Saga" and it is a perfect jumping-on point for new readers. With each passing moment, the stakes are raised and mankind is pushed closer to the brink of oblivion. FC, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By Mike Mignola. This stunning two-hundred-page tome looks at the evolution of Mike Mignola's art over ten years on his award-winning comics series. Featuring previously unpublished art, unused and unfinished covers, and drawing upon ten years of sketchbooks, The Art of Hellboy provides the ultimate inside look at Mignola's design, storytelling, and color work, and rare and never-before-seen art reveals the labor involved in creating one of comics' most acclaimed books. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.95.

1st Edition - 1st printing. By Rumiko Takahashi. Showcasing the excellent artwork and beautiful characters of the immensely popular time-travelling horror/action series, this book offers fans page after page of full-color designs, plus character profiles, watercolors from the manga covers, character profiles and colored pages! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 156 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

1st Edition - 1st printing. By Rumiko Takahashi. Showcasing the excellent artwork and beautiful characters of the immensely popular time-travelling horror/action series, this book offers fans page after page of full-color designs, plus character profiles, watercolors from the manga covers, character profiles and colored pages! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 156 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $22.95.

Stories by Lucius Shepard, Joe Haldeman, Stephen Baxter, Charles Sheffield, and more. Softcover, square bound, 144 pages, B&W text, digest size. Cover price $3.50.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

In the wake of the critical acclaim for the incredible Metropolis animated feature, interest in the work of master storyteller and cartoonist Osamu Tezuka, creator of Metropolis and the godfather of Japanese comics and animation, has never been greater, and Astro Boy is the flame that ignited the modern anime and manga industries and is a key touchstone in virtually every area of popular entertainment. In this volume: "Solomon's Jewels"; "Showdown in the Alps"; and "The Lying Robot."

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

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Stories, Art and Cover by Ted Seko. Featuring Monster Monolith in "The Hero's Curse!" and Fusionman in "Fusionman Unleashed"! Plus: Pin-ups by Michael Aushenker (Monster Monolith), Junior Hernandez (Fusionman) and Seko (The Unnameables). 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Standoff Part 3 of 3. "Standoff" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Alan Davis. Inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. Story continues from Iron Man (3rd series) #64. It's avenger vs. avenger in the war-torn country of Slokovia! And it's two of the all-time heavyweights: the Invincible Iron Man vs. the Mighty Thor! The new Lord of Asgard is in Slokovia to protect his followers from persecution! But Shell-Head can't let Thor overthrow the existing government and destabilize the entire region. Adding to the crisis is the fact that Latveria is next door to Slokovia! And Doctor Doom is keenly watching the events unfold. When Captain America tries to intervene in the epic fight, he experiences the power of mjolnir first hand! Can the Big Three resolve the situation in Slokovia...and save their long-time friendships at the same time? Alas, that doesn't seem possible. A tremendous issue! Cameo appearances by Ant-Man, Falcon, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Balder the Brave, Enchantress, Lady Sif, and the Warriors Three. (Notes: The covers of Thor #58, Iron Man #64, and Avengers #63 form one large illustration. This three-part story was reprinted in 2003 in the trade paperback: Thor Gods on Earth.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Korvac Saga (2nd Edition)!" Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #167-168 and 170-177.

Written by Jim Shooter, David Michelinie, and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Perez, Sal Buscema, David Wenzel, and Tom Morgan.

Hailing from the unimaginable era the 31st century, Korvac the Machine Man flees through the timestream, pursued by the futuristic defenders the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Establishing a secret presence on present-day Earth in the persona of the mysterious unassuming Michael, Korvac contemplates the elements of a universe he thirsts to command. Yet despite the subtlety of his machinations, the mighty Avengers discover his cosmos-conquering scheme, drawing the two titanic forces into inevitable conflict.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "World Trust!" Collects Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #57-62 and material from Marvel Double Shot (2003) #2.

Written by GEOFF JOHNS. Art by KIERON DWYER. Cover by KIERON DWYER.

The capital cities of every nation on Earth have mysteriously vanished, throwing the planet into anarchy.

In this time of extraordinary crisis, the nations of the world turn to the only organization capable of leading them through this time of strife and restoring political, economic and social order; the Avengers. They can defeat any super-villain, but can they govern the entire world?

Includes Bill Morrison's Avenger's story from Marvel Double Shot.

Softcover, 152 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO; COVER BY MIKE ZECK AND JERRY ORDWAY Azrael stands at the brink of his final breakdown as competing forces struggle to control him! While Jean Paul picks up an old weapon as the result of his growing madness, Leslie Thompkins offers hope for a cure...but will it prove too little, too late? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Bates, McCann, & Smith. Bart sends away in the mail for an actual, full-scale nuclear submarine, and receives a mail-order bride instead. Next, take a trip on the Ol' Mississippi when Bart mounts a theatrical production of his version of Mark Twain. And last, but not least, Bart turns the Simpson household into a gigantic moon bounce! Become a part of the Bart in February! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

1st Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara. Bastard!! Heavy Metal/Dark Fantasy! - People just can't keep their hands off Dark Schneider - their sword-wielding, knife-toting, deadly assassin's hands, that is. Leaving the besieged kingdom of Metallicana, the mighty wizard goes traveling alone with only Lars the dragon for company - but finds himself under constant attack as his former lover Arshes Nei, now one of the leaders of the Dark Army of Chaos, sends her strongest underlings to kill him! Will it be Kai Harn, the fighter? Or will death come in the form of the Vampire Di-Amon? At the worst possible time, Dark Schneider turns back into his helpless alter ego, the pathologically wimpy Lucien Renlen...and Yoko, his teenage stepsister, may be the only one who can save him! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are American-style GNs and are meant to be read left-to-right. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

People just can't keep their hands off Dark Schneider - their sword-wielding, knife-toting, deadly assassin's hands, that is. Leaving the besieged kingdom of Metallicana, the mighty wizard goes traveling alone with only Lars the dragon for company - but finds himself under constant attack as his former lover Arshes Nei, now one of the leaders of the Dark Army of Chaos, sends her strongest underlings to kill him! Will it be Kai Harn, the fighter? Or will death come in the form of the Vampire Di-Amon? At the worst possible time, Dark Schneider turns back into his helpless alter ego, the pathologically wimpy Lucien Renlen...and Yoko, his teenage stepsister, may be the only one who can save him!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

People just can't keep their hands off Dark Schneider - their sword-wielding, knife-toting, deadly assassin's hands, that is. Leaving the besieged kingdom of Metallicana, the mighty wizard goes traveling alone with only Lars the dragon for company - but finds himself under constant attack as his former lover Arshes Nei, now one of the leaders of the Dark Army of Chaos, sends her strongest underlings to kill him! Will it be Kai Harn, the fighter? Or will death come in the form of the Vampire Di-Amon? At the worst possible time, Dark Schneider turns back into his helpless alter ego, the pathologically wimpy Lucien Renlen...and Yoko, his teenage stepsister, may be the only one who can save him!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Bastard Samurai (2002) #1-3. Written by MICHAEL AVON OEMING and MILES GUNTER. Art by KELSEY SHANNON and MICHAEL AVON OEMING. Cover by KELSEY SHANNON. Bastard Samurai takes place in present day Manhattan and focuses on Jiro, a killer at the top of his class at the KoZu sword school. The underground training camp in midtown takes in orphans and twists them into Bushido warriors used by the Yakuza in death matches staged across the city rooftops where Japanese businessmen gamble heavily on the always- fatal outcome. The Bastard Samurai trade collects the sold out critically acclaimed miniseries with a special bonus section!. For starters we've thrown in the killer five page preview from Powers #17 that started it all as well as a pinup gallery featuring visionary masters like Brian Steelfreeze, David Mack, Dave Johnson, Rick "son of Ikegami" Mays, Andy Lee and other amazing badasses. The trade also features an extensive look behind the scenes into the creative process of Oeming, Gunter and Shannon. You'll see how things go from concept to execution as well as deleted material deemed too weird by Mike. We at Bastard Samurai love well executed DVD extras as much as the next gaijin, so we're approaching the trade with this goal in mind. If you missed the issues the first time around then this is your chance to get the full monty. Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.