Comic books October 2000

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Circle of Fire, Pt. 6 of 7 In store August 23. Written by Brian K. Vaughan; Art by Trevor McCarthy and Tyson McAdoo. Cover by Cary Nord and Mark Lipka. The Atom teams with a par of GLs from the future to investigate the connection between the alien threat and Kyle's past. But getting the answers means Professor Palmer and the teen Lanterns of tomorrow will have to get past a cadre of unexpected villains like the Scarecrow! That's not going to be easy. FC, 32 pg.Circle of Fire Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Ron Marz. Art by Rick Leonardi and Mike Perkins. Cover by Dwayne Turner. Kyle Rayner, inheritor of the Green Lantern legacy, is called to action by a group of former Green Lantern Corps members to rescue a star freighter that has crashed on an Alien-plagued world -- the same world visited by GL Hal Jordan a decade earlier. This could prove to be Kyle's greatest challenge to date: not just in defeating this near-unstoppable menace, but in forcing Kyle to face his own fears and weaknesses. Is a good man with one power ring enough to destroy a planet-wide infestation of Aliens? And if so, can he live with himself afterwards? Co-published with DC Comics. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Issue 217, October, 2000. Tarzan newsletter by Vernell Coriell. 8.5 in. x 11 in. 2 Pages B&W.

1st printing. Collects Griffin (1991 DC) #1-6. By Dan Vado and Norman Felchle. This collection contains all six issues of the mini-series from the early 90s. The Griffin tells the tale of Matt Williams, a teenager who leaves his family and planet behind to become a warrior for a mysterious alien race in exchange for super-powers. After a 20-year absence, what happens when he tries to go home again? Family issues are the least of his problems when the aliens come after him and he must defend his planet against his former masters. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Story and art by Kenichi Sonoda. The final year of the regular Gunsmith Cats series begins with a bang, with a specially low-priced 48-page issue! The Cats' informant Becky gets word that a new Italian Mafia syndicate is moving into Chicago in full force, pushing a new drug called Kerasine Two. These new thugs are taking out police sharpshooters and tearing through competing Mafia groups like they were made of wet paper. But Rally knows who's behind it all: her arch-enemy Goldie, back to make good on her promise to make Rally her personal slave! It all pays off in Mister. V, where old friends and enemies return, and secrets are revealed -- including the truth behind the disappearance of Rally's father! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores August 23. Part 3 of the 6-part "Good Intentions." As John gets more deeply involved with Dickie and Ritchie Fermin, he begins to discover the true nature of the brothers' business. John begins to suspect he's underestimated the pair when he's confronted with a ghastly secret: something much more horrible than murder... something with far more chilling consequences. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Collects Hellblazer (1988-2013) #146-150.

Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Richard Corben.

John Constantine finds himself in a rough American prison after being convicted of murder. Constantine avoids many of the horrors of prison (such as rape) with his patented brand of magic.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART BY PHILIP BOND; COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS In stores August 9. Twenty-five years in the future, Constantine struggles to help the last heir to England's throne. With John Constantine held by the police, Dolly must deal with the Royalist aristocrats and their web of deceptions. Secret histories are revealed, schemes are spun, and everyone seems in the grasp of malignant forces. But these forces have never dealt with Constantine when his ire is aroused. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) Cover price $2.95.

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"The Bold and the Beautiful!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Norm Breyfogle. Cover by Norm Breyfogle. Hellcat stands face-to-face with Dormammu in the Dark Dimension! Doctor Strange's arch-enemy is preparing to invade the five realms of hell on his way to his ultimate goal of conquering Earth! But the rulers of the five realms of hell -- Mephisto, Satannish, Daimon Hellstrom, Hela, and Pluto -- are meeting to discuss how to stop Dormammu. However none of them trusts one another! So when Dormammu's invasion begins, Satannish quickly betrays Mephisto! And now the only person who can save Mephisto's realm is: The Hellcat! In the meantime in New York, Hedy Wolfe makes a late night visit to Avengers Mansion to see the Scarlet Witch. Can Wanda find a way to rescue Patsy? Cameo appearances by Nicholas Scratch, Umar, and Jarvis. 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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Todd McFarlane Production (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Ashley Wood (C) Ashley Wood "Hate Me"?Hate! The Hellspawn sets his sights on a man of the cloth that sells hatred in the form of spirituality. Still challenged by the questions raised by the return of the Clown, the Hellspawn has to choose which brand of justice helps his side of the war between Heaven and Hell the most. Another dark and beautiful story of urban horror from Eisner-winning writer Brain Michael Bendis and superstar painter/illustrator Ashley Wood. FC, 32pg Brian Michael Bendis script. Ashley Wood art. Cover price $2.50.

Issue #302 - October 2000. Magazine devoted to Marijuana growing. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 134 Pages. Partial color, partial B&W. Cover price $4.99.

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WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA. The final HITMAN storyline continues with Part 2 of "Closing Time." The ultimate killer prepares to face Tommy Monaghan. And, sadly, Tommy's best chance at survival lies with the CIA agent who once sent Green Lantern into the Cauldron to capture our hero. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND DAVID MEIKIS; COVER BY MORALES Hourman is booted out of the JSA in the conclusion to the 2-part "High Society!" Hourman has been a member of the Justice League of America and the futuristic Justice Legion A, but he's proudest of his membership in today's JSA. So imagine his distress when his teammates kick him out...for betraying them! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing.

By Andy Lipschultz. Introduction by Ron Howard.

The Making of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey as the Grinch. It's al here in sketches, photos, and never-before-seen scenes. Find out just exactly how the Grinch stole Hollywood in a contagious atmosphere of creativity that can only be found with a movie as original and ingenious as the man who inspired it - Dr. Seuss.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

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Story and art by Koh Kawarajima. 36 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER, BARBARA KAALBERG AND PRENTIS ROLLINS; COVER BY VAN SCIVER AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores August 9. Part 4 of "Mercury Falling!" Together, Impulse and Max never managed to defeat either Glory Shredder or White Lightning. With Max Mercury no longer beside him, the teen-speedster tackles them both. What's he got to prove to the world...and to himself? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by KYLE HOTZ. PAUL JENKINS/RON GARNEY/SAL BUSCEMA DOGS OF WAR: Part 5?Ryker has triumphed over the Hulk and spirited him away to a top-secret facility, where he's to undergo a psychological dissection! And Doc Samson, Angela and Flux are in no better shape! But will help arrive from an unexpected quarter, or will the beast at the core of Bruce Banner's mindscape break free to annihilate all? Cover price $2.25.

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cover by ladronn carlos pacheco/Jose ladronn ? THE SCOOP: It's the explosive conclusion to this status-quo changing?and jaw-droppingly gorgeous?adventure! ? THE STORY: All of Ronan's plans are about to come to fruition?and billions of lives will be the price of his victory! One event will trigger the chaos: the assassination of the Shi'ar Majestrix, Lilandra! Ronan's assassins? Black Bolt and the Royal Family! If they succeed with their mission, the Inhuman people will be freed, but intergalactic war will engulf the galaxy! And if they refuse, untold devastation will be averted?but the people of Attilan will live in slavery forevermore! Be there for the conclusion as Black Bolt's choice will change the destiny of the Inhumans! ? THE CREATORS: Written in cosmic style by the man who will soon be helming FANTASTIC FOUR, Carlos Pacheco, and illustrated in an eye-blowing, "painted" style by Ladronn (THOR 2000). ? THE BUZZ: "Every so often in comics, work comes along that makes just about every fan sit up and take notice... I suspect that will be the reaction to Ladronn's work on this book." -psycomic.com Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. Collects Inhumans (1998 2nd Series) #1-12. Story by Paul Jenkins. Art by Jae Lee. Introduction by Alex Ross. The Inhumans have always lived in peaceful seclusion on their island kingdom of Attilan, preferring not to mix with the outside world. But now their fragile kingdom is under attack from without and within! Softcover, 288 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Inhumans (1998 2nd Series) #1-12. Story by Paul Jenkins. Art by Jae Lee. Introduction by Alex Ross. The Inhumans have always lived in peaceful seclusion on their island kingdom of Attilan, preferring not to mix with the outside world. But now their fragile kingdom is under attack from without and within! Softcover, 288 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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"Harry Potter" Variant Cover. October 2000. Gaming magazine. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 136 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

"Magic: Invasion" Variant Cover. October 2000. Gaming magazine. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 136 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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by Rumiko Takahashi A giant demon with botanical inclinations has the now-human Inu-Yasha tied up in a tangle of thorns, while he toys with miniaturized human beings ? including Miroku and Kagome ? within a magical bonsai garden! b&w, 40pg (5 of 11) Cover price $2.95.

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cover by TBD JOE QUESADA & frank tieri/ alitha martinez/rob hunter A lead-in to next month's "Maximum Security"! A romantic weekend for Tony Stark and Rumiko takes a strange turn when they're invited to the hottest party in town?but all is not what it seems! What is the startling secret behind these exclusive gatherings of the mega-rich? Who is their host, what is his agenda, and most importantly, why does his presence signify the coming of an even greater threat that will affect the entire Marvel Universe? "Joe Quesada writes a crackling script and this book has never looked better!"-Comics International FC Cover price $2.25.

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cover by bob layton david michelenie/bob layton Iron Man?out of control! The Armored Avenger goes toe-to-toe with Spymaster in a battle that will level half of Seattle! Twice Spymaster has almost succeeded in taking Tony Stark's life?now it's payback time! Shell-Head's friends look on in horror as he becomes more and more ruthless, but worst of all, when James Rhodes confronts Tony about his erratic behavior, the results could be deadly! It all goes down in this new story set in modern continuity by a classic creative team! FC (2 of 4) Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Text by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull. Art and cover by J.R.R, Tolkien. A collection of beloved author J.R.R. Tolkien's (The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings) own artwork. This book takes a look at and discusses Tolkien's paintings, drawings, and sketches, and presents 200 examples of his artwork. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $25.00.

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WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS; COVER BY MCCREA In stores August 16. The origin of Jack Hawksmoor is revealed! Jenny Sparks meets Hawksmoor for the first time: an eleven-year-old boy dying in the Maine countryside who claims alien surgeons are turning him into a superhuman while his parents are asleep. Discover the terrifying truth behind Hawksmoor's origin and the secret Jenny was forced to keep from all of humanity. You'll never look at Jack Hawksmoor the same way again. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Written by PAUL DINI. Art by JOSE GARIBALD. Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

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An Image Comic (W) J. Cameron (A) Gabriel Rearte Beware what you wish for or it might come true. It also might try to eat your brain! Karen appears at the end of her rope - literally, with powers both mundane and mystical out for her head. How can having your own genie cause so much trouble!?! Find out the answers in issue 3...you'll like 'em but Karen will hate 'em. The book that everyone is talking about is here again and this issue is a must have! From the creative minds of Whilce Portacio and Brian Haberlin. Featuring the must see art of Gabriel Rearte. MYTH, MYSTERY, AND ACTION-YOU'LL FIND THEM ALL HERE! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Marl Waid. Art by Steve Scott & Mark Propst. Cover by Howard Porter & Drew Geraci. The utterly unexpected conclusion to "Tower of Babel," the JLA's battle with the insidious Ra's al Ghul! After saving the planet from the deadliest cosmic threats imaginable, the League has suffered its worst defeat at the hands of Batman's most resourceful enemy. Now the JLA must heal from a kind of damage that may spell the end of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes, beginning with a startling change to the JLA roster. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY D. CURTIS JOHNSON; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM, CHRISTOPHER JONES, ANDREW HENNESSY, ANDY PARKS, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY STEVE SCOTT AND MARK PROPST In stores August 9. A Giant Special featuring "The Century War" ? the greatest crossover saga you've never read! When the Justice Leaguers begin to remember the Moon Maiden ? a great heroine who sacrificed herself to save all reality from the evil Centurian ? the World's Greatest Super- Heroes realize that a crucial piece of history has somehow disappeared. But the more they recall about this dire event, the more danger there is that the world-shattering evil may return! Now, the JLA must team up with this reality-erased heroine and three prime players from CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS to keep the Centurian from decimating the DC Universe! FC, 80 PG. Cover price $5.95.

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1st printing. Written by MARK WAID. Art and cover by BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY. The JLA embarks on its biggest adventure yet (literally) in a tabloid-sized one-shot written by Mark Waid with art by THE AUTHORITY's Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary! When an alien race steals the entire world for use in a galaxy-sized science project, only the World's Greatest Super-Heroes stand a chance of saving the Earth. Softcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 72 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI AND MICHAEL BAIR; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores August 16. "The Hunt for Extant" concludes as the JSA must make the ultimate sacrifice to find justice for their deceased teammates! In the aftermath of the conflict, who will stay? Who will leave? And who will die? A turning point for the new incarnation of the Original Super-Hero Team, this issue sets the stage for the return of Hawkman as well as many other surprises. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS AND DAVID S. GOYER; ART BY BUZZ, CANTON; WADE VON GRAWBADGER, AND JIM ROYAL; COVER BY BUZZ A "Planet DC" Annual introduces a new character connected to Archie Goodwin's and Walter Simonson's MANHUNTER! Her name is Nemesis, a mysterious Greek vigilante. Will she prove to be a friend or a deadly enemy? And can the women of the team defeat the re-formed, world-threatening Council, now lead by one of the JSA's greatest villains? Plus, a backup story reveals the origin of Nemesis! FC, 48 PG. Cover price $3.50.

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Volume 3 - Issue 70 (#173)

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Flip Flop," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead senses trouble, and he and Archie flip a coin in the wrong direction. "Epi-Sode!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead has epaulets; an epaulet is an ornamental shoulder piece on an item of clothing, typically on the coat or jacket of a military uniform. "The Indispensable Jughead," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead would like to visit his grandmother, but who would watch over Archie while he is gone? "Zest Quest!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Cheerleader competition will be here soon, so to help motivate themselves they cheer Jughead. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales by Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, and more! Digest, FC Cover price $3.19.

September/October 2000. This issue: Jesus Helguera - Calendario Masterpieces. Plus: Seattle's EMP Museum, Damien Hirst, Electric Ladyland. Cover by Jesus Helguera. Cover price $4.95.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Metamorphosis!" Collects Kabuki (1997 Image) #1-9. Story and art by David Mack. Looking for Kabuki 1-9? Kabuki: Metamorphosis collects the entire story for the first time ever! Complete with over 40 brand new pages of artwork, sketches, character designs, in-depth commentary on the layers of story, and an insightful introduction by Bill Sienkiewicz. Softcover, 280 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.99.

Signed Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Metamorphosis!" Collects Kabuki (1997 Image) #1-9. Story and art by David Mack. Looking for Kabuki 1-9? Kabuki: Metamorphosis collects the entire story for the first time ever! Complete with over 40 brand new pages of artwork, sketches, character designs, in-depth commentary on the layers of story, and an insightful introduction by Bill Sienkiewicz. Softcover, 280 pages, full color. Mature Readers

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Stories by Carole Curtis and Shawntae Howard. Art by Shawntae Howard. Cover by Shawntae Howard. In a world populated by catlike humanoids, members of two rival nations are drawn together. Beginnings and Endings, Part 1; Sands of Change. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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This issue includes Kitbashing, a Star Wars diorama with Dan Jorgensen, sculpting tips with Wayne Hansen and Darryl Phillips, and painting tips from Xacto Facto's John Tucky. Also included is a coverage of the Wonderfest and Mad Model Party shows. Cool new stuff, Hobby History, and an exciting new contest are also in the pages of Kit Builders Magazine #36! (Gordy's) Cover price $5.95.

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Apocalypse Drow. Story, art and cover by Jolly R. Blackburn. A solid example of how clever writing can compensate for simplified art in comics. The lives and real-world concerns of a group of gamers are revealed by their wacky interplay around the fantasy gaming table. Stoned Again; The Stone Menagerie; One Ring to Fool Them All; One-Two Punches; Got You Under My Spell; GameVine; Critical Mass; Summon Web Scryer; Off the Shelf; Disks of Wondrous Power; Tales from the Table; Brians Small Press Picks; GenCon 2000 Photo Gallery; Parting Shots. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.