Comic books December 2002

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by Kesel, Smith, & Hunter. A NEW BEGINNING! If you've ever been curious about The First but didn't know here to start, this is the issue for you! The First #25 is your gateway to all the majesty and machinations of CrossGen's leading citizens, as new series penciler Andy Smith takes the reins of the book he was destined to draw. This special issue defines the players and the powers of CrossGen's most cosmic saga. This is a key episode for new readers and faithful fans alike! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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created by BOB BURDEN & DAVID BOSWELL written by BOB BURDEN; illustrated by DAVID BOSWELL & BOB BURDEN Come take a spin in the sturdiest, dirtiest milk truck you've ever seen, as Flaming Carrot, Iron City crime fighter and founding member of the Mysterymen, and the World's Toughest Milkman, Reid Fleming, roll right through the traffic jam that is popular culture. Whether it's going toe-to-toe with the unholy trinity of Fabio, Pavarotti, and Christopher Walken on the TV game show Celebrity Standoff, or pillaging the vaults of the Major Motion Picture movie studios, Fleming and the Carrot find more than their share of high jinks and mayhem on their madcap journey of comedy and cognitive dissonance. See, you're getting smarter already! On Sale December 26 SC, 32pg, b&w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY KOLINS In stores October 30. Hawkman guest-stars in this standalone issue! The Winged Wonder joins the Fastest Man Alive as they tackle the fairytale horrors of Brother Grimm! Trolls and dragons descend on Keystone City, and Hawkman and the Flash must trust one another long enough to rescue its citizens! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Insurrection!" Written by Thomas M. Reid and R.A. Salvatore. Quenthel Baenre is second only to the matron mother and is Menzoberranzans most powerful priestess of Lolth. When the Spider Queen goes silent, Quenthel is called upon to lead a team of dark elves on a mission that could save Menzoberranzan or doom it forever. With the cunning wizard Pharaun Mizzrym, weapons master Ryld Argith, mercenary Valas Hune, and the vicious draegloth Jeggred by her side, the priestess is sent to the trade city of Ched Nasad to determine the scope of Lolths silence. Is Menzoberranzan alone being punished? Are all the drow? Is it just Lolth, or have all the gods gone quiet? The answers to these questions will determine the fate of the entire drow race and set the course for the future of the Underdark. If the powerful dark elves falter, the world below is open for Insurrection. The War of the Spider Queen spreads! Hardcover, 320 pages, Text only. Cover price $24.95.

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by Rogers & Delaney By some divine instrument of destiny or by the bestowing of an innate talent by the powers that be, Fry, Leela, Bender, and Scruffy find themselves representing the Earth on the Olympic swurling team under the tutelage of hall of fame swurling coach Vic Lebruteski. But what is really behind their newfound abilities, and what exactly is in it for the coach and Planet Express. It appears that they will soon be putting their lives on the line in front of an universal arena that is out for blood. Capture the spirit of the games in November! FC, 32pg $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

G-Fan is the publication for Godzilla fans. This issue includes: cover art by Trace Floyd; centerspread by Derek Lipscomb; Godzilla x Mechagodzilla film report; The Monster Varan; Sayonara Jupiter retrospective; Noriaki Yuasa; Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee videogame; G-FEST 2002 report; and news and fan fiction. Nov/Dec, 2002. 68 pgs. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Edited by Peter Buchanan Smith. The Ganzfeld is an annual book devoted to comics, illustration, and design by the world's leading graphic artists. Edited and designed by former New York Times art director Peter Buchanan Smith and illustration/design writer Dan Nadel, The Ganzfeld incorporates varied texts and design elements in a humorous, self-referential style that the kids today love so much. Volume One concerns itself with Utopia, the struggle of adulthood, and includes a fascinating history of comics by Paul Karasik. Plus a perfectly un-ironic essay about Irony and mesmerizing comics by Patrick Smith. See what all the critical buzz is all about. This is the first time Fantagraphics has offered this volume! Softcover, 8-in. x 9 1/2-in., 152 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: Published by Fantagraphics Cover price $10.95.

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WRITTEN BY CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART AND COVER BY ALÉ GARZA AND SANDRA HOPE In stores October 9. The new ongoing series starring the next generation of Gen-Actives continues! Herod strikes once more ? and Gwen Matsura is marked for life. Desperate to understand what has happened to her and to learn how to control a power that seems to have a life of its own, Gwen finds herself drawn to Ethan York, another of Herod's chosen ones. But before these two new super-beings can begin to explore their mysterious link, they must first survive a deadly subterranean battle with New York City's most dangerous criminals: the Triad. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Boey Meihan. Art by Jerome Hinds. Mayhem breaks loose when Raven Low's great uncle Low Peck Ho, Master of the Flying Guillotine, joins the chase to save the family name! The deadly grand master of kung fu, although blind, can hear a pin drop on a sponge in the middle of a volcano! But young Carter must beware of using his PowerViscos here in the 9th Column for fear of alerting The Melch! Don't miss the second blockbuster issue, featuring a bombastic fusion of cosmic super heroics and legendary 1970's kung fu wizardry! 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 34 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Reprint of Ghost Rider (2nd Series) #2. This 36-page standard-size, full-color reprint comic came with the Marvel Legends action figures. Note: This reprint is dated 2002 in the indica and contains new advertising and other changes so that it cannot be easily confused with the original comic.

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Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $62.00 or Best Offer View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. From the personal collection of Larry Hama. File Copy. Label #21-21F3AF0-002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by LarryHama

(W) Larry Hama (A) Dan Jurgens (I) Bob Layton (Cover) Dave Dorman FC32pp$2.95Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of November 6th. The Concept G.I.Joe: Frontline expands the action of the regular G.I. JOE series into another title, featuring a cast of rotating creative teams. Frontline allows us to see the G.I. JOE universe through the eyes of different artists, and of course, is full of action action action. This Issue The G.I.Joe flash back story continues! As the Joes attempt one FINAL mission to deliver a top secret weapon in Downtown Manhattan, DESTRO arrives to stop them. Cobra wants the new technology the Joes have, and will stop at nothing to get it! This fast-paced high action story is by none other than G.I.Joe godfather LARRY HAMA. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Larry Hama (A) Dan Jurgens (I) Bob Layton (Cover) Dave Dorman FC32pp$2.95Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of December 4th. The Concept: G.I. Joe: Frontline expands the action of the regular G.I. JOE series into another title, featuring a cast of rotating creative teams. Frontline allows us to see the G.I. JOE universe through the eyes of different artists, and of course, is full of action, action, action! This Issue: With the McGuffin device now in the hands of Cobra, G.I.Joe must attack Destro's Castle head on to retrieve it! Snake-Eyes, Duke, Scarlett, Stalker, and the gang face off against Destro, Baroness, Cobra Commander, Billy, and Dr. Mindbender. Even worse, the Jugglers refuse to answer any Joe pleas for help. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects GI Joe (1982 Marvel) #42-50. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham. Cover By J. Scott Campbell. Can Cobra actually create their own country? Who is Serpentor? Find out in this pivitol chapter of GI Joe: A Real American Hero. Softcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Reckonings!" Collects GI Joe (2001 Image/Devil's Due) #6-9. Written by Josh Blaylock. Art by Steve Kurth. Cover by Mike Norton. In 2001, Image brought G.I. JOE back to comic books, sparking an entire book of 1980's retro properties. We are now proud to offer the second collection of this breakout series, featuring everyone's favorite characters from the popular G.I. JOE: REAL AMERICAN HERO comics, cartoons and toys. This is the story arc that not only brought back Cobra Commander to the new G.I.JOE series, but also everyone's favorite COBRA Ninja, STORM SHADOW! What starts out as the return of Cobra Commander leads to the showdown of the year - Snake-Eyes VS Storm Shadow! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY GARRY LEACH; COVER BY BRIAN WOOD. A new maxi-series from the fertile mind of Warren Ellis! There are 1001 people on the Global Frequency, connected together across a worldwide telecommunications spider web from Nova Scotia to Tasmania. You'll never know when you get the call, but when you do you have 30 minutes to save the world. Global Frequency ? the last, best line of defense that you have never heard of. And if you're lucky, you never will. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Serena Valentino & Breehn Burns Join GloomCookie's Monster for a hauntingly cute full-color holiday special! The poor little Monster is on Santa's "bad list" due to his voracious appetite for young boys and girls, but desperately wants Santa to visit him... Spend a sad and lonely evening with the Monster as he tries to draw Santa's attention with elaborate Christmas decorations on his roof, waiting for Santa to bring him some yummy gifts to fill his monster-sized stocking! This special issue also contains a back-up story about Lex, GloomCookie's feisty-but-lonely heroine. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

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Story, Art and Cover by Fred Perry. AP Core Title! With Gina captured by Dreadwing, the Lich King is ready to take the next step in his plan and restore his undead form to life. But before the Lich King can send Brendan after the last spell component, Brendan runs off on his own to follow a personal agenda: revenge! He finds Jetta and Thabian's home, and in the dead of night takes their children captive. Brendan's true target, however, is Jetta, and his hostages are actually bait for a trap, a trap designed to pull Jetta into the abyss...forever! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. Collects Gold Digger Edge Guard (2000) #1-7. Story and Art by John Barrett. At long last, the complete Gold Digger: Edge Guard mini-series is collected into one big volume! In the mystical world of Jade, a proud group of adventurers called the Northern Edge Guard are sent on dangerous missions to keep the peace. But one of their own has mysteriously deserted ranks during the traditional Festival period. Can Tirga unlock the mystery of the sinister Eastern Guard of Kitsune before Sheila's heart is stolen away by their cunning? Softcover, 224 pages, B&W Cover price $19.99.

The Goon, A Christmas Story - Story, Art and Cover by Eric Powell. It's the first annual Goon Christmas Special entitled "The Goon, A Christmas Story." This replaced their first title of "The Goon, A Nondescript, Politically Correct, Winter Holiday Festival of No Religious Intent Story." 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY JENNIFER GRAVES AND J. BONE; COVER BY SHANE GLINES Harley Quinn gets control of a chemical formula everyone wants, which means that nothing goes as planned ? not even for her best pal Poison Ivy. And Detective Reneé Montoya is hot on everyone's trail... FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY BRAD MELTZER; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores October 30. "The Archers Quest," Part 3 of 6. Who says you can never go home again? Arsenal and Green Arrow take a trip to their old estate ? and hopefully this trip won't lead to the morgue. While searching for a mystery item, Ollie discovers a new resident in the Arrowcave! Solomon Grundy smash! It's the best fight you'll see this year! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK, DAN CURTIS JOHNSON AND SCOTT MCCULLAR; ART BY DIEGO BARRETO, KELLY YATES, PHIL HESTER, ANDE PARKS, ROBIN RIGGS, MICK GRAY, AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores October 23. The secrets of the Emerald Archer are revealed in a bullseye-piercing double-sized one-shot! In the lead story, discover the history of Oliver Queen - both before and after his death (written by Judd Winick with art by Diego Barreto & Robin Riggs). Plus, Ollie discovers that the government is keeping tabs on super-heroes in the form of the D.E.O. (written by Dan Curtis Johnson & J.H. Williams III, with art by Kelly Yates & Mick Gray). Rounding out this Special are a look at Ollie's astounding arsenal, and profile pages showcasing Green Arrow, his allies, and his enemies illustrated by the fan-favorite team of Phil Hester & Ande Parks; and more! FC, 64 PG. $4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Green Lantern pleads with the Flash and the JLA to help him go back in time and avert his personal tragedy ? which leads his peers to confront him about the ethics of heroism, and the line of violence that Kyle may have crossed. Now, only the wisdom of Hal Jordan as the Spectre can save his soul. This issue heralds big changes for the coming months and features the unexpected return of a long-absent hero. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Written by Matt Wagner. It's the Devil you don't know that proves to be most deadly, and in this, the explosive finale to this compelling series, the light is shined on the never-before-seen moments in Hunter Rose's life. During the few short years Rose terrorized the city as his alter-ego Grendel, he left a trail of tragedy and a sinister legacy that echoes throughout following generations. From the early first sightings of the nefarious Devil to his final breath on a rooftop with his nemesis, writer/creator Matt Wagner and his team of artists illuminate the life of Hunter Rose and the death of Grendel. From start to finish, these stories will set your heart racing and blow you away! 48 pages, B&W&Red. Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Collects Greyshirt: Indigo Sunset (2001) #1-6.

Written by Rick Veitch. Art by Rick Veitch, Frank Cho, David Lloyd, Russ Heath, John Severin, Hilary Barta, and Al Williamson. Cover by Rick Veitch.

Who is Greyshirt and how did he come to be? What is the real story behind Indigo City's champion? Where did his career begin?

This collection of the 6-issue miniseries reveals the savage and startling origin of Greyshirt in a decades-long epic, with each 24-page chapter supplemented by an 8-page installment from the Indigo Sunset newspaper (including such comic strips as "Weeping Gorilla!").

Plus, contributions by some of comics' finest creators, including Russ Heath, David Lloyd, Al Williamson, Dave Gibbons, and Frank Cho!

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

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Issue 243, December, 2002. Tarzan newsletter by Vernell Coriell. 8.5 in. x 11 in. 2 Pages B&W.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tohru Fujisawa. GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka) continues to hammer the three R's (Recklessness, Raucousness and Bottle Rockets) into Holy Forest's Sophomore Class 4! Just when things are looking peachy, one of his students - who happens to be a genius gone bad - returns to school just in time to blackmail him! GTO needs to crack this nut before she cracks him, and his plan involves a motorcycle, an incomplete high suspension bridge and Vice-Principal Uchiyamada's brand new Toyota Cresta! Softcover, 5-in. 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.

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Story and Art by Dan Berger. In the first book of the new 3-issue Gutwallow mini-series, the stalwart Gingerbread Man meets Miyoki, sole survivor of a Fox civilization that has just been wiped out by their warring neighbors, a mob of humans following the orders of the evil wizard Garloff the Grey. As Gutwallow befriends the traumatized Furry, his friends Leafale and J'Sika make an ally of their own -- a soldier named Angus, member of the human army! The enraged Fox plots her revenge against mankind while Leafale and J'Sika struggle to find their lost companion, none other than Gutwallow himself. Medieval mayhem ensues! Also in this issue, Gutwallow's origin is told at last! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY CARLO BARBERI AND ALVARO LOPEZ. Batman guest-stars as the moment fans have waited for since issue #1 arrives at last! The Joker returns with something less than romance in his heart. Harley may have renounced him, but did she really mean it? And given that this is the Joker, you know nothing is going to be as it seems, as he launches a scheme that will have readers and Batman guessing until the end. FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Stories, Art and Cover by Peter Bagge. The Boring, Mundane, Middle-Aged, Middle-Class issue! Another highly anticipated edition of the Hate Annual comes swinging into town. This time around: As always, a Buddy Bradley adventure -- this one dealing with Lisa's new-found obsession with crafting and decorating (a.k.a. "The New Sex"), and Buddy's desperate attempts to appease her Martha Stewart-like aspirations. Also featured: A satire of the daily strip Dilbert called "Dildobert," in which the popular cubicle dweller is compelled to join a terrorist organization; an appreciation of the best songs currently being played on Radio Disney's impossibly short and rarely updated Playlist; a 20-page saga of the trials and tribulations of that hopelessly self-analytical suburban couple, Chet and Bunny Leeway, and much more! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

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(W) B. Clay Moore (A) Steven Griffin (Cover) Steven Griffin FC32pp$2.95 The Concept: 1953, Hawaii. WWII vet Byrd is thrown off his stateside police force after an "incident" with a suspect. Having nowhere else to go, Byrd turns to his Army buddy, Mo Kalama, a detective in Hawaii. He now spends his days drinking tropical concoctions and his nights helping Mo with cases that fall just beyond the jurisdiction of the police. And in Byrd's Hawaii, the supernatural manifestations of the islands' myths and legends lie just around every corner. This Issue: When Byrd is pulled away from a lazy afternoon of jazz and cocktails to track down a stolen '49 Buick Roadmaster, the case seems simple enough. Yet he's soon immersed in a dark paradise of swank tiki lounges, exotic bar girls, murdered beauties, high speed chases along the scenic Hawaiian coast, and the mysterious Night Marchers of the Pali Highway. Now Byrd and Mo must untangle this tropical web of tiki terror without becoming ensnared themselves. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores October 2. Guest-starring the Atom! It's time for some "Small Talk," as Hawkman's old friend from the JLA stops by to visit the Winged Wonder. Plus, Hawkgirl continues to search for her parent's murderer. But solving the mystery might make her the killer's next victim. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Louis Cha. Art by Wing Shing Ma. From a boy to a man. This volume depicts WuJi's ascension into manhood. Poison seems to be the byword for this volume. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $13.95.

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WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores October 30. "Red Sepulchre," Part 1 of 4. Back in the Smoke for the first time in two years, John has walked into the middle of an ugly range war between rival groups of magicians. Like it or not, he's going to have to choose a side; and it would help if he knew which faction wants him dead. Note: This issue is a resolicitation. Previous orders have been cancelled. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG.$2.75 Cover price $2.75.

TODD MCFARLANE PRODUCTIONS (W) Steve Niles (A) Ashley Wood Cover by Ashley Wood LIGHT OF DAY?For years the Hellspawn has stood at the edge of the world, lurking in the shadows. He has battled to regain his life while losing his humanity every moment that passes. He has but one fear and that fear is about to be exposed by a mysterious hero from the past. Spawn will come face-to-face with the one circumstance he has avoided since Malebolgia spat him from the bowels of Hell. Today a Hellspawn will cower in the light of day and fight the greatest battle he has ever fought. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Collects Herobear and the Kid (1999) #1-5.

Story and art by Mike Kunkel.

Here it is! The first collection of the Eisner and Ignatz Award-nominated series, Herobear & The Kid, by creator Mike Kunkel! This hardcover edition collects the hugely successful first story of a young boy named Tyler and his most magical inheritance... a stuffed toy bear that can come to life as Herobear! Follow Tyler's journey as he learns about his inheritance and also his destiny. This magical collection collects all 5 issues in a beautiful, hardbound format to present the story for both young and old alike. It will be filled with extra sketches, notes, and drawings, and each hardbound edition will also come with it's very own full color animation cel of Herobear and Tyler flying as the best friends they were meant to be! This special edition will be limited and only available in this one-time printing, so don't forget to "remember your childhood... and pass it on!"

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 150 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $49.95.

Issue #328 - Dec. 2002. Magazine devoted to Marijuana growing. 8-in. x 10 3/4-in., 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

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2nd and later printings. Collects Hobbit (1989 Eclipse) #1-3. Based on the story by J.R.R. Tolkein. Adapted by Charles Dixon and Sean Deming. Art by David Wenzel. Softcover, 138 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

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Cover by Kyle Hotz. Brian K. Vaughan (w). Kyle Hotz (p). Eric Powell (i). Continuing the street-level look into the mind of a new villain! FC, 32 PGS. PARENTAL WARNING Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. The blockbuster instructional series from Antarctic Press continues to be in high demand - so much so that they're doing a third informative collection! The manga masters at AP dig up another gold mine of valuable instruction in assorted aspects of the manga medium, 128 more pages worth brought to you by such stellar talents as the Godfather of American Manga, Ben Dunn (Ninja High School, Marvel Mangaverse), multitalented creator/illustrator/animator Fred Perry (Gold Digger, Legacy), Eisner/Ignatz nominee Rod Espinosa (Courageous Princess), American manga sensation David Hutchison (Dragon Arms, Ninja High School), and legendary creator and illustrator Joe Wight (Twilight X). Learn the rules of the school from the people who built it! For anyone who missed out on issues #9-12 of the regular series, this is your chance to catch up on those missed lessons! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

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WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE AND STEVE BIRD; PAINTED COVER BY JON FOSTER In stores October 9. Necromancer Arawn Kruder is a man in love. Unfortunately, the object of his affections is none other than the Goddess of death. For years Kruder has wandered the world, hanging around in war zones and disaster areas, studying magic, consuming souls and committing mass murder at every opportunity ? all in the hope of gaining a brief glimpse of the woman he loves. But now he has gained a secret weapon in his struggle to win her heart: the True Name of death. The sound of her name kills all who hear it. With this power, Kruder will become the new God of death with the goddess as his consort. Only one thing stands in Kruder's way: a teenage wizard called Timothy Hunter. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

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Cover by Kaare Andrews. "Multiple Organism," script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Scott Koblish; A resurrected Agent Pratt pays Dr. Banner a visit at the hospital and proceeds to kidnap him; Along the way, he tries to explain some things to Banner. Some info is given... 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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By Various. The bi-monthly magazine of fantasy and adventure set in Games Workshops worlds of Warhammer! In this issue, the hero of Graham McNeills Nightbringer novel, Captain Uriel Ventris, makes a welcome return as he battles against the tyranid threat. The gruesome Witch Hunters Tale is told in "Tales From the Ten-Tailed Cat," loyalty is pushed to the limit in Mitchel Scanlons "Forever Loyal," and Sandy Mitchell pens the awesome "Fight or Flight"! 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Cover by Simon Bisley. Written by Glenn Danzig. Art by Various. Expanding the Satanika Mythos, Verotik presents Hell's regal troublemaker and confidante, The Inquisitor, in his first-ever solo book! Featuring three separate stories by Glenn Danzig, with art by Ted Naifeh, J.H. Williams III and Rafa Garres. All with chapter headings by the Mighty "Biz," Simon Bisley! Full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.