Comic books October 2001

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1st printing. Twin cities, two nations, vying for regional power have encountered a rise of goblin tribes and raids to their national coffers. After a brutal encounter, player characters are drawn into national intrigue, which must be handled quickly or else the region will fall to the hands of the goblins. The first question that needs answering is: who is supplying the enemy with its quality weaponry? Designed as the first in a series of adventures detailing the Axandar world at the brink of chaos and war, this d20 system adventure is for characters of beginning levels. Referees will be able to start new campaigns, or add exciting new dimensions to their current campaigns. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W. NOTE: Requires the Dungeons and Dragons Player Handbook 3rd Edition for use.

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WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; Imprisoned by a scientist who wants to learn just what makes him tick, Azrael faces a series of challenges designed to test him to the utmost. How will Jean Paul survive the grueling examination? And will anything in his training prepare him for the shocking discovery that ends the issue? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Joshua Dysart. Pencils by Adriano Batista. Bad Kitty is back! The people who destroyed Catherine Bell's life are gone. All she wants now is to visit her parents and tell them the truth about the horrible things that went down in New Orleans. But nothing is ever easy for Cat. The FBI is watching her parents' house, making it virtually impossible to contact them; and if that weren't enough, she's about to become embroiled in the world of a very strange and cocky little girl, a little girl who needs Cat's help to survive, a little girl who's being chased by werewolves! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Blue Foil Edition. Limited to 499 copies. Comes with numbered certificate of authenticity from Dynamic Forces. Written by Joshua Dysart. Pencils by Adriano Batista. Bad Kitty is back! The people who destroyed Catherine Bell's life are gone. All she wants now is to visit her parents and tell them the truth about the horrible things that went down in New Orleans. But nothing is ever easy for Cat. The FBI is watching her parents' house, making it virtually impossible to contact them; and if that weren't enough, she's about to become embroiled in the world of a very strange and cocky little girl, a little girl who needs Cat's help to survive, a little girl who's being chased by werewolves! 32 pages, full color.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Gold Foil cover - Limited to 699 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. Comes with numbered certificate of authenticity from Dynamic Forces. Written by Joshua Dysart. Pencils by Adriano Batista. Bad Kitty is back! The people who destroyed Catherine Bell's life are gone. All she wants now is to visit her parents and tell them the truth about the horrible things that went down in New Orleans. But nothing is ever easy for Cat. The FBI is watching her parents' house, making it virtually impossible to contact them; and if that weren't enough, she's about to become embroiled in the world of a very strange and cocky little girl, a little girl who needs Cat's help to survive, a little girl who's being chased by werewolves! 32 pages, full color.

Cover by Scott Lewis. Written by Joshua Dysart. Pencils by Adriano Batista. Bad Kitty is back! The people who destroyed Catherine Bell's life are gone. All she wants now is to visit her parents and tell them the truth about the horrible things that went down in New Orleans. But nothing is ever easy for Cat. The FBI is watching her parents' house, making it virtually impossible to contact them; and if that weren't enough, she's about to become embroiled in the world of a very strange and cocky little girl, a little girl who needs Cat's help to survive, a little girl who's being chased by werewolves! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

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Orange cover, 2 kids and a giant spider. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Jacen Burrows. Warren Ellis wraps up his twisted look at the disturbed people on the fringes of the world around us and the insanity they bring to us all! Unleashed by the creative team of the critically acclaimed Dark Blue, Bad World is a 3-issue decent into the foulest reaches of the world we live in. From the criminally insane to the staggeringly deviant, bleeding-edge writer Ellis and masterful artist Burrows deliver a series that promises to verbally stun and artistically overwhelm you. A world of beauty in the eyes of many; but to Ellis, a world filled with evil, sin, decay and filth. A Bad World indeed. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

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Wraparound cover. Sidewalk scene. Title at bottom of cover. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Jacen Burrows. Warren Ellis wraps up his twisted look at the disturbed people on the fringes of the world around us and the insanity they bring to us all! Unleashed by the creative team of the critically acclaimed Dark Blue, Bad World is a 3-issue decent into the foulest reaches of the world we live in. From the criminally insane to the staggeringly deviant, bleeding-edge writer Ellis and masterful artist Burrows deliver a series that promises to verbally stun and artistically overwhelm you. A world of beauty in the eyes of many; but to Ellis, a world filled with evil, sin, decay and filth. A Bad World indeed. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Virgin Cover variant by Steranko. Program guide for the 2nd annual Baltimore Comic-Con, October 28, 2001. B&W, 16 pages, standard paper stock.

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WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART AND COVER BY BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores August 1. An oath that "Nobody Dies Tonight in Gotham" proves tricky as an execution is scheduled at an upstate prison. Will Batgirl allow a death-row killer to die? The answer may surprise you! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Collects Batgirl (2000-2006 1st Series) #7-11 and 13-14.

Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Damion Scott and Coy Turnbull.

Stripped of her ability to sense an opponent's next move, Batgirl continues her quest to regain her former battle prowess and more importantly, her confidence. But as Batgirl struggles to recapture her fighting capabilities, the deadly Lady Shiva returns to Gotham with her usual agenda of finding a worthy foe and challenging them to a deathmatch.

Now in her weakest state, Batgirl must face her toughest rival with her life as the price of failure. And even if she is lucky enough to escape her encounter with the lethal Shiva will she be able to stay out of the grasp of the government agency that has targeted her to become one of their own?

Softcover, 156 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

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WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY; COVER BY MCDANIEL "OUR WORLDS AT WAR," Part 34. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! In the conclusion to the 2-part "Sanctuary," Batman searches for the mysterious alien who has sought refuge in a Gotham Cathedral, while a showdown looms with Lew Moxon's deadly bodyguard, Zeiss! 36 Pages, Full Color. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY HILARY BARDA; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY DARWYN COOKE. Final issue. There's something curious about Mom's new boyfriend. Could it be the claws, the fangs or the glowing eyes? That's right, it's the issue you've been waiting for as "Terry's Mom Dates a Splicer!" But what does Batman have to say about it? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

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1st printing. Collects Batman Dark Victory (1999) #1-13 and Batman Dark Victory (1999) Wizard Edition.

Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and Cover by Tim Sale.

The follow-up to Batman: Long Halloween, Dark Victory finds a young Batman and Commissioner Gordon investigating Gotham City's Hangman killings. Batman also takes on a new partner (Robin, of course) and goes up against the Joker, Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and others.

Hardcover, 388 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

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WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY. Batman's giving his all to help one of Gotham City's denizens get on the straight and narrow. Unfortunately, the subject of all of his efforts couldn't care less whether or not he was on the right side of the law...or the right side of the Bat. Batman may have to deal with someone who's too lethargic to care about redemption, when dealing with "The Man Called Joe." FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

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WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON, JULIUS SCHWARTZ, AND DAN RASPLER. ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, CHRISTIAN ALAMY, AND JOHN FLOYD. COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND. Bruce Wayne makes a trip to Metropolis for a meeting with Talia, the new CEO of LexCorp, but it doesn't turn out as planned and Batman has a run-in with Superman! Meanwhile, Dick Grayson and Batman both have to deal with the possibility that all of Grayson's family isn't dead after all, when a man claiming to be Dick's grandfather comes to town. Plus, a Batman Black and White backup "Soldier King," cowritten by DC legend Julius Schwartz & JLA editor Dan Raspler and illustrated by Christian Alamy (ENEMY ACE: WAR IN HEAVEN). FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY BY BARRY KITSON. Part 1 of the 3-part "Bad," featuring artwork by Barry Kitson (Empire). Jordy is big and simple. A true innocent, he loves dogs and children ? and never would even think of using his enormous strength to hurt even a fly. But deep inside Jordy, something lurks...something bad. Can Batman remove the Bad without destroying Jordy? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY ALEX SIMMONS; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI; COVER BY TURNER In stores August 22. A rash of police shootings has escalated the tensions between the Gotham City Police Department and local street gangs. But as Batman investigates the shootings, he discovers more than just trigger- happy gangbangers. There's a new costumed figure in town. But is this stranger a hero or a villain? Just who is Orpheus, and what is his connection to the shootings? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) Cover price $2.50.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed by Alex Simmons. Limited to 1500 copies. Includes numbered Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity. NOTE: Scan is for reference purposes only and does not reflect the actual edition number that will be received. WRITTEN BY ALEX SIMMONS; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI; COVER BY TURNER. A rash of police shootings has escalated the tensions between the Gotham City Police Department and local street gangs. But as Batman investigates the shootings, he discovers more than just trigger-happy gangbangers. There's a new costumed figure in town. But is this stranger a hero or a villain? Just who is Orpheus, and what is his connection to the shootings? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5)

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Written by Robert Kirkman. Art and Cover by Terry Stevens and Robert Kirkman. The prequel to the hit Battle Pope mini-series continues! Love is in the air as Saint Michael goes on his first date...and "dinner and a movie" has never been this difficult! Also: Belaam loses another body part, and Lucifer's ultimate plot is revealed. And there's still enough room for a cameo by everyone's favorite conflict-oriented pontiff (that's Battle Pope for you slower listeners at home)! So look for the mini-series that has everyone saying, "Hey, this isn't Battle Pope...but it's just as cool!" 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

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BETTY #102 by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg "Missing the Kiss (instead of Kissing the Miss!)": It's a party of two when Betty and Archie keep slipping outside of Chuck's party to admire the moon! "The Real Swinger": Betty is torn ? she's completely absorbed in relaxing in her hammock ? but how can she relax when Archie's stuck working at his parent's garage sale? FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

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by Golliher & Gladir, & Goldberg "It's in the Jeans" (by Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg): Proving once again that one person's garbage is another one's gold, Betty takes a pair of jeans discarded by Veronica and starts a whole new fashion craze by sewing up denim scarves, purses, belts and backpacks! "Strange Change" (by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg): It's a case of double date dilemma deja vu when both Betty and Archie make dates with two people for the same night ? including each other! Someone better get a pocket planner! FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

Cover pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "A Raft of Trouble," script by Angelo Decesare, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica has a new bathing suit, so here run the boys; not to Veronica, but to Betty's raft. "The Big Switch," script by George Gladir, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; The new video games are nothing but women who are martial arts experts. "Bad Boys - Whatcha Gonna Do?", script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Boys just like to make funny belching noises. Fall Fashions illustration, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. Dear Betty & Veronica advice column by Sara Algase. "On the Wings of a Butterfly," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Al Milgrom; Dilton has captured a butterfly. "Isn't It Obvious?", script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica wonders why Betty is gardening, instead of a gardener. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #123 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 Cover price $2.19.

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 by Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, Jon D'Agostino, and others! Digest, FC Cover price $3.29.

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By Gabe Swarr. The much anticipated second issue of Spumco director Gabe Swarr's Big Pants Mouse is finally here! This issue offers no fewer than seven stories of the Pack Rat with Enchanted Loin Coverings, using his dimension-spanning pants to bake the greatest pie in the whole history of pie making, and various surreal applications. You will not soon forget the horrors of Big Pants' sleepover with Little Buttface. And introducing Lucky Linus: the Unlucky Linus. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY BUTCH GUICE; COVER BY PHIL NOTO. Power Girl, Blue Beetle and Militia guest star as Barbara prepares for an all-out rescue mission to save Canary, who's in some really deep waters right about now! And speaking of deep waters, there's a pool of the stuff waiting for her, and three deadly enemies ready to give her the dunking of her life! The surprising conclusion to this story arc has consequences that will change Canary forever! And we do mean forever! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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cover by sal velluto & bob almond christopher priest/j. calafiore/john livesay "Gorilla Warfare" continues with the battle of the century! In this corner we have M'Baku the Man-Ape, and in the other... Henry Peter Gyrich?! Meanwhile, the Defenders battle... a magically-modified Everett K. Ross?! Think you know the winners in these bouts? Think again! "BLACK PANTHER is the best written book published by Marvel. It is a consistent, intelligent read." -ComicBookGalaxy.com Cover price $2.50.

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by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS High in the mountains of Kaga, Ibane of the Shingyoto School has been training his students for war. That sits just fine with Anotsu Kagehisa, who has dedicated his life to putting the killing back into Japan's formalized sword schools. But there has to be more at stake than philosophy for Ibane to be willing to disband the Shingyoto founded by his forebearers and turn it over lock, stock, and barrel to Anotsu's Itto-ryu school. Is Anotsu willing to meet his conditions? FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 12 b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. By Anne Rice. Once a proud Senator in Imperial Rome, Marius is kidnapped and forced into that dark realm of blood, where he is made a protector of the Queen and King of the vampires–in whom the core of the supernatural race resides. Through his eyes we see the fall of pagan Rome to the Emperor Constantine, the horrific sack of the Eternal City at the hands of the Visigoths, and the vile aftermath of the Black Death. Ultimately restored by the beauty of the Renaissance, Marius becomes a painter, living dangerously yet happily among mortals, and giving his heart to the great master Botticelli, to the bewitching courtesan Bianca, and to the mysterious young apprentice Armand. But it is in the present day, deep in the jungle, when Marius will meet his fate seeking justice from the oldest vampires in the world. . . . Hardcover, 480 pages, Text Only. Cover price $26.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Death After Death!" Collects Books of Magic (1994-2000) #42-50. Written by John Rieber. Art by Peter Gross, Peter Snejbjerg, Thompson, and Case. Young Timothy Hunter has managed to lose just about everything he's cared for since he started messing with magic, and he's finally come to the only sensible conclusion: Give the magic away. But it doesn't work out the way Tim thinks it will - and the lives of his family hang in the balance. Softcover, 232 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $19.95.

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Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. X/Leonardo Manco/Jimmy Palmiotti. THE SCOOP: A new story arc! A new artist! THE STORY: An excerpt from the ransom note delivered to millionaire Malcolm Reeves: "We have your daughter, and though she was born to be one of us, we'll return her to you only after our demands have been met. For the hate-spewing bigot you are, we know you donate millions to butcher-doctors that perform untold atrocities on young mothers and their "unwanted" babies. Now the Brotherhood would like to see your generosity. If you don't contribute to our worthy cause, you can be assured of two things. One, the world will know that your only offspring is what you've conspired to kill: a mutant! And two, you will see your daughter again, when she returns - as your assassin!" THE BUZZ: "Why it's cool: because the 'bad guys' get their say! Plus, it's written by the mysterious X, whose identity even Marvel ain't lettin' on about. What more of a hook could you want?" -Wizard THE CREATORS: Enigmatic writer X is joined for the next four issues by penciler Leonardo Manco (DOOM) and cover artist Barry Windsor-Smith! NOTE: X, the writer for this series, is actually Howard Mackie. Cover price $2.25.

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False Memories: Part 4 of 4 - Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe. Art by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. Cover by Cliff Richards. This October, things just get creepier in this super-spooky Halloween fang-fest. Buffy and the Scooby gang face off against the cadre of crazed, bloodsucking Buddhist monks who hold Dawn captive. The monks know the truth about Buffy's "little sister." When the truth is revealed, can Buffy handle it? This issue brings you the big showdown between Buffy and the invulnerable Vampire Slayer Vampire. You want blood? You got it! This issue concludes the "False Memories" story arc scripted by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe, with art by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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False Memories: Part 4 of 4 - Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe. Art by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. This October, things just get creepier in this super-spooky Halloween fang-fest. Buffy and the Scooby gang face off against the cadre of crazed, bloodsucking Buddhist monks who hold Dawn captive. The monks know the truth about Buffy's "little sister." When the truth is revealed, can Buffy handle it? This issue brings you the big showdown between Buffy and the invulnerable Vampire Slayer Vampire. You want blood? You got it! This issue concludes the "False Memories" story arc scripted by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe, with art by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. A collection of original short stories based on the hit TV series! This book chronicles Slayers past who have influenced-and are influenced by-the traditions and mythologies of yore. From ancient Greece, to aristocratic Slayers holding court in revolution-era France, to the legend of the Bloody Countess Elizabeth Bathory, to 1920s Munich, each girl has a personal history, a shared moral code, and a commitment to conquer evil, regardless of the cost. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 362 Pages, Text Only. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. A collection of original short stories based on the hit TV series! This book chronicles Slayers past who have influenced-and are influenced by-the traditions and mythologies of yore. From ancient Greece, to aristocratic Slayers holding court in revolution-era France, to the legend of the Bloody Countess Elizabeth Bathory, to 1920s Munich, each girl has a personal history, a shared moral code, and a commitment to conquer evil, regardless of the cost. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 362 Pages, Text Only. Cover price $9.99.

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Fanzine published for the benefit of the Burroughs Bibliophiles. Tarzan Stories and articles. Feature on Woody Strode and Gordon Scott. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 36 Pages B&W. Cover price $7.00.

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cover by michael ryan. robert weinberg/michael ryan. He's fought the worst despots ever to walk the Earth. But now Nathan Summers is about to meet his strangest adversary, whose origins he could have never dreamed. Who is "Old Man Coll"? And what terrible lesson wil he impart to Cable? Cover price $2.25.

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"America Lost" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Iron Man and Nick Fury. Script by Dan Jurgens. Pencils by Dan Jurgens. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Bob Layton. The Sentinel of Liberty grabs his scuba gear and dives into the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico! Cap is beginning the arduous task of recapturing the SHIELD Helicarrier. And the first step is sneaking on board the submerged airship! However the Red Skull is very crafty. Is it possible to infiltrate the Helicarrier in a stealth manner? Meanwhile in the coastal towns of Louisiana, Nick Fury runs into crazed citizens who want to start a civil war. Appearances by Sharon Carter and the Hate-Monger (in disguise). Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan and the Avengers. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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cover by leonardo manco peter hogan/leonardo manco ? THE LOWDOWN: The Red Skull! The Howling Commandos! Clea and the Ancient One? Marvel celebrates Captain America's 60th Anniversary with a wild new tale of World War II action -- spiked with magic! ? THE STORY: Unveiling one of Cap's most offbeat adventures! Captain America and Sgt. Fury join forces to take out the hated Red Skull, who has stolen a mysterious secret weapon! But when the Nazi booty triggers a gateway to the Dark Dimension, Cap and Fury find themselves face-to-face with unimaginable horrors -- girded only by their two- fisted resolve! The Allies won World War II -- but can they win this Otherworld War? ? THE CREATORS: Vertigo scribe Peter Hogan (The Dreaming) pens a tale of the supernatural, brought to vivid life by Leonardo Manco (DOOM)! ? THE FORMAT: 64-page bookshelf one-shot. Cover price $6.95.

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cover by chriscross & anibal rodriguez PETER DAVID/chriscross/anibal rodriguez In an attempt to restore Rick Jones to his proper age, Genis heads for Kree space to enlist the aid of... the Supreme Intelligence?! Geez, he really should have thought this one through! "Peter David writes another brilliant issue... this is still the jewel in Marvel's crown." -Comics International Cover price $2.50.

By CLAMP. For the School Talent Show, Sakura's class is putting on a gender-bending adaptation of Sleeping Beauty. In the play, Sakura is cast as the Prince and Li is her princess. The play goes fine until Ms Mizuki confronts Kero behind the scenes and Dark descends on the auditorium. b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $2.95.

by Dave Sim & Gerhard Latter Days: Part 6 of 35 ? "If Cerebus Be Bound So Long Cerebus Could Plotz." Which oddly enough, concerns itself with Cerebus being bound so long that Cerebus could plotz. The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues... t-minus 29 and counting! b&w, 24pg $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Story and Art by Yû Watase. Aya thought her trip home would help get her life back to normal... she couldn't have been more wrong! While cooking dinner, Aya's mother lunges at her with a kitchen knife in a savage attack on her own daughter! Does the widowed housewife fear her possessed daughter, or is she secretly working for the Mikage family to eliminate the rogue Celestial descendant? b&w, 32pg (5 of 6). Cover price $2.95.

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It's off the hook, yo! Join Little Mad Skillz, Jr. Raw, and Cool Breeze as they defend the schoolyard from super-bullies who wanna playa-hate. It's Champion of Children, the first book from Ghostwerks Comics, a fast-paced, all-ages, superheroic, kung-fu kicking romp that will entertain anyone who has ever been a child and dreamed of flying. With dope art by 3 young up and comers, this is one comic that can't be faded; pick it up today! Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. By Vaughn Bode. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 60 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

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September/October 2000. Let Cinescape heat up your summer with a behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood's biggest blockbusters! The leading guide to sci-fi and action entertainment presents its exhaustive Summer Movie Preview, including a sneak-peek at Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes remake, The Mummy Returns, Tomb Raider, Jurassic Park 3, Pearl Harbor, Steven Spielberg's A.I., and dozens more eagerly-awaited films! Also, this issue offers a farewell salute to Star Trek: Voyager, a look back at the short-lived Star Trek animated series, and an insider update on Sam Raimi's Spider-Man feature film! (TotalFan.com) (CAUT: 4) Cover price $5.99.