Comic books April 2004

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Written, penciled & cover by JIM CALAFIORE "A NOCTURNE's TALE" pt. 2 (of 2) Nocturne's special origin story concludes as we learn more secrets about Nightcrawler's alternate- reality daughter and her life with the X-Men! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.99.

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EXILES #43 Written by CHUCK AUSTEN Pencils by JAMES CALAFIORE Cover by MIZUKI SAKAKIBARA "A BLINK IN TIME" pt. 1 (of 3) The triumphant return of BLINK!! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Fantastic Voyage!" Collects Exiles (2001-2008 Marvel) #31-37.

Written by Judd Winick. Art by Jim Calafiore, Clayton Henry, Tom Mandrake, Mizuki Sakakibara, Mark McKenna, Mark Morales and Wayne Faucher. Cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister.

The Exiles face off against a team of vampire Avengers; meet the Fantastic Four on that fateful day they gained their powers (but with a much different ending); team members Morph and Sasquatch are hunted by Wolverine, and one of Sasquatch's deepest secrets is revealed; and Sunfire finds true love...but will it last?

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY TONY AIKENS AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In this interlude issue, featuring guest-art by Tony Aikens and Jimmy Palmiotti, the members of the "Ex-wives Club" of fairytale philanderer Prince Charming reminisce about the Prince of Lies. But blonde bombshell Cinderella has another appointment, in Paris, and it's one she's dying to keep. Sex, espionage and betrayal abound ? especially when someone loses his head. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Storybook Love!" Collects Fables (2002-2015) #11-18.

Written by Bill Willingham. Art by BRYAN TALBOT, LAN MEDINA, MARK BUCKINGHAM, LINDA MEDLEY, STEVE LEIALOHA, and CRAIG HAMILTON. Cover by James Jean.

A new trade paperback including the 4-part "Storybook Love." Also included are the 2-part "A Sharp Operator" and the single-issue tales "Bag o' Bones" and "Barleycorn Brides." Don't miss this amazing third collection, topped off with a stunning new cover by James Jean.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color. MATURE READERS

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WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ AND FERNANDO BLANCO; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores February 11. Black Mariah finds herself at the mercy of the Fallen Angel, and heaven help her if she doesn't give the Angel her due. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Hellboy - horror hero smashes evil; Van Helsing - spectacular set visit; Ju-on - Japanese sensation haunts U.S.; Secret Window - Johnny Depp's writer's block; Salem's Lot revisited; Dawn of the Dead - the controversy continues. Hellboy cover. Cover price $7.99.

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FANTASTIC FOUR #510 Written by MARK WAID Cover & pencils by MIKE WIERINGO "HEREAFTER" pt. 2 (of 3) Having embarked on the ultimate journey, Reed Richards and the rest of the FANTASTIC THREE must contend with the defenses of the afterlife ? and storm the gates of Heaven itself! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.25 UPC: 5960604456-51011 Cover price $2.25.

Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos.) Cover price $4.95.

Volume 13 - #3 - April 2004. Sarah Michelle Gellar does the Doo. Plus: 20 sexiest blood suckers; taking it all off with Donna D'Errico; vamping with Mercedes McNab; Rock's rebel demon Glenn Danzig; Noir's fatal femmes; getting jinky with Linda Cardellini; re-creating Charlie's Angels; beach babe Angie Akers. Cover price $6.99.

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WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY HOWARD PORTER AND LIVESAY; COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER The new art team of Howard Porter (JLA) & Livesay (Namor) debuts as the Flash races back into the DC Universe in a special issue featuring a cover by Michael Turner! Once again in the public eye ? but with his secret identity still unknown ? The Flash is confronted by Kid Flash and Jay Garrick! Only this family reunion goes anything but smoothly. And look for the return of Tar Pit and the Trickster! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed by Geoff Johns. Limited to 499 copies. Includes numbered Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity. WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY HOWARD PORTER AND LIVESAY; COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER The new art team of Howard Porter (JLA) & Livesay (Namor) debuts as the Flash races back into the DC Universe in a special issue featuring a cover by Michael Turner! Once again in the public eye ? but with his secret identity still unknown ? The Flash is confronted by Kid Flash and Jay Garrick! Only this family reunion goes anything but smoothly. And look for the return of Tar Pit and the Trickster! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG.

1st printing. Edited by David Ketterer. Featuring selected essays from "The War of the Worlds" Centennial, 19th International Conference on the Fantastic Arts. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 258 page, Text Only.

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Written by MARK WHEATLEY Art by MARK WHEATLEY Covers by MARK WHEATLEY [A] & JERRY ORDWAY [B] FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Bi-Monthly ongoing series On sale 7 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: He's a cop stitched together from three mobsters. He's both a giant fighting to up-hold the law and a monster who can turn the city into a living hell. The Frankenstein Mobster fights a constant inner battle to do the right thing...and he can't win all the time! THIS ISSUE: The Frankenstein Mobster is working for the mob tonight, under mystic control. Frankie is shaking down a pair of goblins by slapping them around. And he hates it. But Fate is about to give him a way to fight back. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by MARK WHEATLEY Art by MARK WHEATLEY Covers by MARK WHEATLEY [A] & JERRY ORDWAY [B] FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Bi-Monthly ongoing series On sale 7 APRIL, 2004 CONCEPT: He's a cop stitched together from three mobsters. He's both a giant fighting to up-hold the law and a monster who can turn the city into a living hell. The Frankenstein Mobster fights a constant inner battle to do the right thing...and he can't win all the time! THIS ISSUE: The Frankenstein Mobster is working for the mob tonight, under mystic control. Frankie is shaking down a pair of goblins by slapping them around. And he hates it. But Fate is about to give him a way to fight back. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Natsuki Takaya. Ever since Tohru Honda discovered the Zodiac secret of the Sohma clan, her eyes have been opened to a world of magic and wonder. But with such a great secret comes great responsibility. When her best friends Hana-chan and Uo-chan come to the Sohma house for a sleepover, Tohru has her work cut out for her keeping the "Cat" in the bag and the "Dog" on a leash. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Shouji Gatou. Art by Retsu Tateo.

The boy of Kaname's dreams, a former upperclassman, makes a sudden appearance, and Kaname is convinced he will ask her out. But are his intentions honorable? Sosuke will attempt to find out, as this all-to-familiar high school love story suddenly takes a turn. By going undercover, sporting a Bonta-kun costume, he ends up saving the day, or at least Kaname. Aside from the high school dreamboat, Kaname still has her eye on Sosuke, and she is finally ready to come clean... but why is Tessa stepping out of Sosuke's shower?! Volume 4 of Full Metal Panic! only picks up more momentum, and more action, with knife-wielding terrorists, a handful of hostages, and just one man to save the day!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 170 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

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Cover by Susan Meyer. Stories and Art by Kyle A. Carrozza, Erick Melton and William Ruzicka. Your monthly funny animal anthology! In this issue: "Clare's Stupid Life Part 5" by Kyle A. Carrozza. Plus: "Neo-Bioform Go Part 5" by Erick Melton and William Ruzicka. Also: Illustration by Megan Giles. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Robert Garrett. Art and Cover by Patrick David. In an alternate universe ruled by rules of feudal combat, a lone cloaked figure arrives, threatening to disrupt the delicate balance between the four great clans! 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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by Andrew Dabb, Steve Kurth, Serge LaPointe & Blond Flashback ten years to meet the original Ghostbusters; Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz...and Michael Draverhaven, four graduate students studying the paranormal. But when they try to contact the spirit world, something goes horribly wrong, driving Michael insane. Back in the present, Egon discovers the secret behind the recent ghost attacks, while Ray confronts Draverhaven and learns that the terrifying events of that long ago night could destroy the world. Available in a Regular cover version, as well as an Alternate cover by Dan Brereton (The Nocturnals). RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #2 (FEB042376-77) REGULAR CVR?32pgs, FC (3 of 4)$2.95 BRERETON CVR?32pgs, FC$3.50 Cover price $2.95.

Brereton cover. by Andrew Dabb, Steve Kurth, & Serge LaPointe Flashback to ten years ago as we meet the original Ghostbusters: Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz... and Michael Draverhaven, four graduate students studying the paranormal. But when they try to contact the spirit world, something goes horribly wrong, driving Michael insane. Back in the present, Egon discovers the secret behind the recent ghost attacks, while Ray confronts Draverhaven and learns that the terrifying events of that long ago night could destroy the world! Also available with a variant cover by Nocturnals creator, Dan Brereton! REGULAR COVER?FC, 32pg (3 of 4)$2.95 BRERETON COVER?FC, 32pg (3 of 4)$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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by Christopher From the dead, Zombie Boy rises, and walks with us. Orphaned and alone, he befriends Fat Bat and the two misfits set out together to find their place in the world... Meet the Ghouly Boys in this poignant and charming new series about children who don't quite fit in. b&w, 24pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Brandon Jerwa & Tim Seeley PLAYERS AND PAWNS: Part 2 (of 6)?Cobra Commander has returned to power, but our heroes barely have time to worry about that! While Barrel Roll sneaks around on Cobra Island, the team regroups after a very public attack on their leadership. Elsewhere, Destro and his Iron Grenadiers prepare for their first major operation since leaving Cobra. Meanwhile, the jungles of Sierra Gordo are alive with the sound of combat as Recondo, Ripcord, Dart, Low-Light, and Tunnel Rat face down a group of high-tech commandos determined to leave the tiny nation in ruin. It's action in the jungle and manipulation in the shadows as "Players and Pawns" continues! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "History Repeating!" Collects GI Joe Frontline (2002) #11-14. Written by Brandon Jerwa. Art by Eddy Barrows. Cover by Francis Manipul. To long-time G.I. Joe fans, the codename "Chuckles" conjures up images of an undercover agent with a love for loud Hawaiian shirts. Those days are long gone now; yesterday's methods don't apply to the modern world of espionage, and yesterday's soldiers have learned to adapt quickly or die trying. After spending four years working his way up through the Cobra ranks, Chuckles is called in to broker a deal with an independent commando leader. The Joes plan to use this meeting as an opportunity to extract Chuckles safely, but when G.I. Joe and COBRA descend on the meeting place, they find a deadly new enemy waiting for them: Tyler Wingfield wants revenge for his father's death, and he'll betray both sides to reach his goals! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Collects GI Joe: Master and Apprentice (2004) #1-4.

Written by Brandon Jerwa. Art by Stefano Caselli and Sunder Raj.

Their names are legend. Snake Eyes. Kamakura. The Silent Ninja Master and his Apprentice, both valued members of the G.I. Joe team. But it wasn't always that way.

Only a few years ago, the G.I. Joe team had been disbanded, leaving Snake-Eyes with a chance to find peace with his fiancée, Scarlett. Sean Collins was a bright young career soldier, chosen to serve in an elite unit called Hammer Team. But a bitter twist of fate would bring them together. In one terrible night, both men see all they hold dear shattered at the hands of the terrorist known as Firefly. Neither sees any hope for the future - until Sean seeks the discipline of Ninja teachings.

Bound by fate, the two men embark on a quest for justice as Master & Apprentice.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

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Snake-Eyes in this issue. by John Ney Reiber & Eddy Barrows "Overwatch." The stolen Black Dragon war drone has spearheaded Cobra's shock assault on Philadelphia ? the birthplace of American democracy. Now Cobra Commander unleashes a platoon of deadly urban combat specialists, the Street Vipers, to steal the Constitution itself. Outgunned and outnumbered, the G.I. Joe team fights to keep the heart of the nation out of Cobra Commander's ruthless hands ? only to face the ultimate betrayal, when a traitor shows the unsuspecting Joes where his true loyalty lies. FC, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shizuru Seino. Enter Tsuyaka Himejima. She transferred to Kyo's new high school so that she could finally play basketball with her again. She is very disappointed to discover that Kyo is currently a boy, and comes up with a plan to get Kyo onto the girls basketball team regardless of that fact. Softcover, 5-ion. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Broken Curses!" Collects Gloom Cookie (1999-2005) #13-17. By Serena Valentino and Ted Naifeh. Lex and Damion are haunted by a terrible curse; Sebastian struggles to understand his increasing powers; and Chrys learns about her past. Also featuring a foreword by Landry Walker (Little Gloomy) and a guest page by Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother), as well as some other yummy surprises! Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Ready Set Go!" Collects GO BOY 7 HUMAN ACTION MACHINE (2003) #1-4. Written by Tom Peyer. Art by Jon Sommariva. A mysterious plane crash claims the life of Jonny Zero's parents and leaves him critically injured. Enter Professor Zero, Jonny's uncle, who uses his experimental robotic nonplasm to rebuild the boy. Jonny is transformed into Go Boy 7, the human action machine!This collection of the first four issues of the series feature flash-fire action and high sci-fi drama. Written by Tom Peyer (The Authority), with kinetic art by hot newcomer Jon Sommariva. Don't let Go Boy 7 pass you by! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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by Fred Perry Penny and Charlotte visit an ancient Olmec crypt in the Amazon jungles, but discover that a few competitors have already staked claims on sections of the site. No one can enter without Penny's key, though, so the two are very closely watched. Penny's glad they don't know she also has a crypt map revealing where Montezuma hid his true treasures from Cortez... FC, 32pg$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale April 14, FC, 32pg, $2.99 As if the Goon doesn't have enough to worry about, what with zombies, werewolves, vampires, bog lurks, and psychic amphibious mammals running around, the last thing he needs is an ALIEN INVASION! A gelatinous space blob comes to town for a little Earthly vacation, but all hell breaks loose when he unleashes an unstoppable, towering, fire-breathing, Mexican lizard! All seems lost until a figure from the past steps in to lend the Goon a hand, but WILL IT BE TOO LATE?! Eric Powell's The Goon has been hailed as a book that would "leave you drooling like an undead ghoul at a brain buffet" by Entertainment Weekly. Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY GREG SCOTT; COVER BY MICHAEL LARK In the aftermath of the Joker's brutal reign of terror, how can things in Gotham get back to normal? In the first of three stand-alone stories featuring the supporting cast, Sarge and Crowe deal with the fallout in the stationhouse, meet the new boss, and try to solve the murder of a girl found in a dumpster. Featuring guest art by Greg Scott (Pop Gun War). FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "In the Line of Duty!" Collects Gotham Central (2003-2006) #1-10.

Written by Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka. Art and cover by Michael Lark.

Collecting the first five issues of the critically acclaimed series!

After the gruesome murder of two cops, Gotham's Special Crimes Unit is in a race against time to bring in Mister Freeze_without the help of the Dark Knight! Plus, a sketchbook by Michael Lark and an introduction by mystery grandmaster Lawrence Block. For more information, see the feature article.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary."In the Line of Duty!" Collects Gotham Central (2003-2006) #1-10.

Written by Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka. Art and cover by Michael Lark.

Collecting the first five issues of the critically acclaimed series!

After the gruesome murder of two cops, Gotham's Special Crimes Unit is in a race against time to bring in Mister Freeze_without the help of the Dark Knight! Plus, a sketchbook by Michael Lark and an introduction by mystery grandmaster Lawrence Block. For more information, see the feature article.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

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WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; COVER BY MARCOS MARTIN AND ALVARO LOPEZ In stores February 11. In Part 2 of the 6-part "City Walls," Ollie and Connor must team with Batman to take on the twisted genius of the Riddler! But this is more than just a random crime spree. The Riddler is about to up the ante, and his dark intentions could blow the city sky high! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB; ART BY JAMAL IGLE AND JOHN DELL; COVER BY KERON GRANT In stores February 25. Wanted 4/5. Green Lantern's cover is blown and he must fight for his life against the Black Circle. Meanwhile, on Earth, Terry informs his parents that he's moving to Los Angeles, and Jenny's and Lucas's relationship reaches a crucial turning point. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

"The Man in the Moon" written by Grant Cruise with art by Michael Watkins. See also: Guardians (2004 Highburn). Cover price $3.50.

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by Tim Seeley & Stefano Caselli Cassie Hack, the daughter of the notorious Slasher, the "Lunch Lady," travels the world with her monstrous partner, Vlad, hunting and destroying Slashers wherever they may be, in whatever form they may take. But Cassie may have met her match when the residents of Eminence, Indiana, become victims, one-by-one, of a vicious undead killer and his army of zombie pets. Cassie and Vlad will have to wade, hip-deep, through undead hamsters, cats, and dogs to save a beautiful veterinarian from a monster that makes all those popcorn Slashers look like Mother Teresa! From the demented minds of Lovebunny & Mr. Hell writer and G.I. Joe artist, Tim Seeley, and Vampirella penciler, Stefano Casseli! Perfect bound. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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WRITTEN BY STEVE GERBER; ART BY BRIAN HURTT; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS. In stores February 4. The inaugural book in the new DC FOCUS line by Steve Gerber (Howard the Duck) and Brian Hurtt (GOTHAM CENTRAL, Queen & Country) examines life behind bars! One stupid prank costs four high-school students their lives, and 15-year-old Ethan Chiles his future. But something powerful has been growing within Ethan, and on the day of his sentencing, it escapes once and for all. Will it be a source of massive power, a chance at redemption, or the cruelest of curses? Plus, this issue features previews of the upcoming DC Focus books: KINETIC, TOUCH, and FRACTION ? all at no extra cost! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 56PG $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN WATSON In stores February 11. The climactic conclusion (6 of 6) to "Black Reign!" It all comes down to the big guns of the JSA and Shazam's dark champion. But who's in the right? How will the events that take place on the soil of Kahndaq effect the JSA? Nothing should be taken for granted, as the JSA is about to learn the hard way. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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by George R.R. Martin & Ben Avery, & Mike S. Miller Dunk was a knight who remembered the vows: to protect the weak and innocent. But that may have cost him everything when he protects a young woman from the malevolent Prince Aerion Targaryen. Now Dunk's simple dream ? to ride in the tournament ? has finally come true in a twisted turn of fate. No more are the spoils of a mock battle at stake. He must now fight for his innocence, his honor, and his life! With six unlikely allies at his side, Dunk takes to the battlefield in the deadly trial by seven! Swords are no longer blunted. Tourney lances are traded in for war lances tipped with steel! The battle is joined as The Hedge Knight rides to its brutal and tragic conclusion! Available in two cover versions by Mike S. Miller and Anders Finer. COVER A/MILLER?FC, 32pg (6 of 6)$2.95 COVER B/FINER?FC, 32pg (6 of 6)$5.95 Cover price $2.95.

by George R.R. Martin & Ben Avery, & Mike S. Miller Dunk was a knight who remembered the vows: to protect the weak and innocent. But that may have cost him everything when he protects a young woman from the malevolent Prince Aerion Targaryen. Now Dunk's simple dream ? to ride in the tournament ? has finally come true in a twisted turn of fate. No more are the spoils of a mock battle at stake. He must now fight for his innocence, his honor, and his life! With six unlikely allies at his side, Dunk takes to the battlefield in the deadly trial by seven! Swords are no longer blunted. Tourney lances are traded in for war lances tipped with steel! The battle is joined as The Hedge Knight rides to its brutal and tragic conclusion! Available in two cover versions by Mike S. Miller and Anders Finer. COVER A/MILLER?FC, 32pg (6 of 6)$2.95 COVER B/FINER?FC, 32pg (6 of 6)$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores February 25. The 5-part "Staring at the Wall" story arc reaches its apocalyptic conclusion, as the pathetic remnants of John Constantine's makeshift strike team run a desperate double bluff against the beast that is devouring the collective soul of humankind. With John missing and presumed dead, the Swamp Thing leads the charge ? but death is nothing compared to what the beast has in store for its enemies. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

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KIA ASIMIYA (W/A) , TOMMY LEE EDWARDS (W/A), and JILL THOMPSON (W/A), MICHAEL W. KALUTA (Cover) On sale April 14, FC, 32pg, $2.99 This award-winning lineup of creators present their takes on our favorite paranormal investigator's entanglements with a monstrous toy company, WWII fighter pilots, and a skeleton casting call. Featuring a pin-up by Gary Fields. On the heels of the Hellboy film premiere, Hellboy: Weird Tales #8 is the conclusion to the hugely successful series. Cover price $2.99.

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Platinum Cover by Juan Di Amorim - Limited to 325 copies. Story by William Christensen, Mark Seifert, and Doug Miers, Art by Di Amorim. The ultimate bad-girl catfight is here, with all of Hell at stake! The demonic forces of Hell have collided into the largest battle the world has ever seen. Hellina leads a fresh army of tens of thousands into an assault on the forces of Scythe, who has found an unexpected ally in Pandora. As the battle is engaged, Pandora meets Hellina for a final reckoning. But Pandora finds herself mysteriously attracted to Hellina, even in this most inappropriate of times. What magic is this? With an epic story from regular Hellina scribe Doug Miers and art by sensational newcomer Di Amorim, this series is certain to please any fans of battling babe action! The brawl to end it all continues right here, don't miss it! 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS

Cover by Juan Jose Ryp. Story by William Christensen, Mark Seifert, and Doug Miers, Art by Di Amorim. The ultimate bad-girl catfight is here, with all of Hell at stake! The demonic forces of Hell have collided into the largest battle the world has ever seen. Hellina leads a fresh army of tens of thousands into an assault on the forces of Scythe, who has found an unexpected ally in Pandora. As the battle is engaged, Pandora meets Hellina for a final reckoning. But Pandora finds herself mysteriously attracted to Hellina, even in this most inappropriate of times. What magic is this? With an epic story from regular Hellina scribe Doug Miers and art by sensational newcomer Di Amorim, this series is certain to please any fans of battling babe action! The brawl to end it all continues right here, don't miss it! 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $3.50.