Comic books December 2002

by Rumiko Takahashi Koga kidnaps Kagome in order to use her for her special powers to see fragments of the Jewel of the Four Souls. Not only that, but now he also starts to develop feelings for her. Oh dear! Will Inu-Yasha appear and be able to save her from this dangerous man, or is she really in trouble this time... emotionally and physically?! b&w, 40pg (5 of 8) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

In Shining "Iron." Part 2 of 3. Story, art, and cover by Mike Grell. Iron Man is trapped back in time in a realm of might and magic. Now, Tony Stark is a fugitive in a strange new world that relies more on magic than science. By the wonderful imagination that brought us Warlord. Cover price $2.25.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Written by In-Wan Youn. Art and Cover by Kyung-Il Yang. In this final climatic volume, Pan and Aikawa are ready for a showdown as John and Monk Seinana still fight insanely. Kyoichi observes silently, thinking everyone has lost their mind. Miho's been asked by the criminal to expose the bones to the world, but she finds herself in deeper trouble before the dirty deed is done. While Investigator Chong seeks out Miho to make her claim responsibility for the criminal's wrongdoings, Kyoichi helps find the displaced bones a suitable location that will become their final resting place! Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

by J. Torres & Mike Norton Jason hasn't had his robot for long, but their short time together certainly has been exciting! Together they've faced-down the amped-up Voltes Shockley, the fast and furious Go Go Diablo, and even the combined might of the Army! But Jason's first series of "robo-rumbles" aren't over yet! The insane, rock-eating Geo Slab is laying waste to poor, beleaguered Shimmer City, and the local police force doesn't stand a chance against this granite foe. Can Jason send Geo Slab back to the quarry and save his hometown without handing over Chiron to the military? What does a futuristic army need a robot for anyway? Will Jason ever let Juni tag along? Find out the answers in this conclusion to the Argobots' first mechanical mini-series by J. Torres (Sidekicks) and Mike Norton (The Waiting Place)! b&w, 24pg (4 of 4) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN. "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" continues in Part 5 of 7. As the past and present paths of the Obsidian Age converge, Nightwing, Green Arrow, and the rest of the new JLA are forced to confront an eons-old horror. The creature born from the depths of Atlantis continues to leech the Earth of its water, proclaiming itself the ruler of the realm as it fends off the new League, which has little hope of standing up to this adversary. But when a message from the past reaches the League in the present, a green ray of hope lights the way to a very unlikely ally. Can the new JLA stand where its predecessors fell? FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

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WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN. "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" continues in Part 6 of 7. Certain that they are facing the prophesied "Destroyers," the Ancients use every power at their disposal to kill the JLA. Unable to reason with these battle-hardened warriors who are convinced they're saving the planet, the JLA has no choice: kill or be killed! If the JLA falls here, who will free Aquaman? Who will save the Atlanteans? Who will save the future? The answer comes in the form of a surprising comrade in arms, who may finally pierce the veil of mystery surrounding "The Obsidian Age," which concludes in next month's double- sized 75th issue! FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

Add to cart Very Fine $12.00

Add to cart Very Fine $15.75

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns. Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Meriño.

What starts as a friendly get-together between the JLA and JSA degenerates into a destructive melee...and from the ashes emerges a villainous uber-team made up of select members from each group. What's made these former heroes of virtue turn into champions of sin? And who can possibly stop them once they get really mad?

Now it's up to the remaining members of both teams to save the day. But they'll have to defeat their own friends to do it!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

1st printing.

Written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns. Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Meriño.

What starts as a friendly get-together between the JLA and JSA degenerates into a destructive melee...and from the ashes emerges a villainous uber-team made up of select members from each group. What's made these former heroes of virtue turn into champions of sin? And who can possibly stop them once they get really mad?

Now it's up to the remaining members of both teams to save the day. But they'll have to defeat their own friends to do it!

Hardcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores October 16. Hourman sees a horrible future ? an attack on the Tyler Company, his father's business, which may be the catalyst to the unravelling of time itself. The JSA assembles to take on Black Barax, a villain once fought by the original JSA, as he arrives in the present ready to wreak havoc. Plus, Captain Marvel and Black Adam have a "heart-to-heart" that takes an unexpected turn. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Written by John Wagner and Alan Grant. Art by Ewins and Robinson. Cassandra Anderson is part of the Psi Division. The elite psychic department. And Cassandra is top judge! In this first collection of her solo adventures, she must again face the ultimate killer from another dimension: Judge Death! Tricked into returning to the Dark Judges's terrible dimension, Anderson must stop them once and for all! She must also go to Hell-literally-to attempt to save the life of a child possessed by demons! Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Greg Staples and Gary Erskine. Innocents Abroad features the welcome return of the Emerald Isle's Judge Joyce, on the trail of some bank robbers in Mega City One -- only to discover just how far out of his depth he is. Also includes "Babes in Arms," the hard-hitting proof that "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." With short stories "The Rough Guide to Suicide" (a classically sharp satire on self-help books) and "Blind Mate." Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11, 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $3.20

Volume 4 - Issue 18 (#200)

First printing. By John Wagner with Brian Bolland and Mike McMahon. When Judge Dredd returns from the Cursed Earth, he's convicted of murder! Now the stage is set for the ascent to power of the crazed head of the Special Judicial Service - Judge Cal! Only Dredd, aided by a handful of wounded judges and a sewer-dwelling mutant, can stop the madness - and save Mega-City One from its darkest hour yet! Hardcover, 9 x 12-in, black and white interior. Cover price $24.95.

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by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "Off the Cuff": Reggie won't cut Jughead any slack, but he's more than happy to cut Jughead's slacks! When his "cutting" prank turns Jug into a trendsetter, Reggie "hems" and haws! "All Wet": Dilton uses reverse psychology to inspire Jughead to ask Ethel to the dance. "Disguise the Limit": The challenge of the day: find a Halloween costume that will conceal Jughead from Trula Tywst! "I Came, I Sawed": When it comes to acing wood shop, Jughead "wood" if he could! FC, 43pg$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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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! Digest, FC $3.29 Cover price $3.29.

Written by Robert Lugibihl. Art by Jack Jadson. Your every jungle fantasy is finally granted, with this new ongoing series! This special #1/2 issue features the first appearance and story with Lorelei, an all-new jungle babe! Newcomer Jack Jadson provides the beautiful art on this all new story! This new regular series is one you won't want to miss! Wall-to-wall jungle girl action awaits you with nothing but the greatest artists of the female form! 16 pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only*

Written by Robert Lugibihl. Art by Jack Jadson. Your every jungle fantasy is finally granted, with this new ongoing series! This special #1/2 issue features the first appearance and story with Lorelei, an all-new jungle babe! Newcomer Jack Jadson provides the beautiful art on this all new story! This new regular series is one you won't want to miss! Wall-to-wall jungle girl action awaits you with nothing but the greatest artists of the female form! 16 pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only*

Written by Robert Lugibihl. Art by Jack Jadson. Your every jungle fantasy is finally granted, with this new ongoing series! This special #1/2 issue features the first appearance and story with Lorelei, an all-new jungle babe! Newcomer Jack Jadson provides the beautiful art on this all new story! This new regular series is one you won't want to miss! Wall-to-wall jungle girl action awaits you with nothing but the greatest artists of the female form! 16 pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only*

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Add to cart VF- 7.5 $7.49

WRITTEN BY CHRIS SEQUEIRA; ART BY MIN S. KU AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY JOHN DELANEY AND PAUL NEARY In stores October 2. The comic based on the hit Cartoon Network series continues as the icy heart of villainy is revealed! You'll want to grab a sweater and light a fire as Mr. Freeze, Captain Cold, Killer Frost and a chilling cabal of icy super-villains attempt a hostile takeover of a small African nation. Can the League stop them in time or will they be the first victims of the "Cold War?" FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

November/December 2002. This issue: Ron English - A One-Man Popaganda Machine; Dracula Lives; Brian Clarke's Fairy Tale Romance; Miguel Calderon - Viva Mexico; Don Ed Hardy - In the Flesh. Plus: Tattoo the Earth, Hot Rods, Rock 'N' Art. Cover by Ron English. Cover price $4.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

By T-Bone, Ron Randall and James Taylor. It's a case of mistaken identity -- literally -- Pepper, Zack, Todd, Dakota, Sharon and Kevin. Who belongs and who will be excluded? Who says they're doing it and who really is? Watch fireworks explode in bright sunshine at the pool party! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Cover by Marcus Baty. Stories and art by Carole Curtis, Terrie Smith, Lisa Jennings, Mark Barnard, Ian Hoegfeldt, Michele Light, Bill Holbrook, Richard Thatcher and Dann Phillips. The long-running anthropomorphic adventure/romance series, written by Carole Curtis and illustrated by various furry artists in a Native American setting. A special issue in celebration of the 25th issue of Katmandus regular title. Why the Lizards Bring the Thunder; The Gate; Journeys End; Be Careful What You Wish For; Kevin and Kell in Carnivores Agreement. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Cover By Alan Davis Alan Davis (w & p)/Mark Farmer (i) An all-new sci-fi thriller! In the not-so-distant future, Martians have invaded our world and laid waste to our civilization! Now, only Jonathan Raven ? the gladiator known as Killraven ? and his band of Freemen stand between Earth and utter annihilation! Dig sci-fi action? Love great visuals? Then grab your tub of popcorn and get ready for an all-new adventure from the great Alan Davis! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.....2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

by Mark Plemmons, Brendon & Brian Fraim Turned evil by a cursed ring, the beautiful barbarian Zayre sets in motion the second stage of her plan to rule the Wurld! Can her comrades, El Ravager, Knuckles and Teflon Billy, find a way to stop the most dangerous opponent they've ever faced ? or will they even notice? Don't miss this shocking issue of the most surprising K.ILL storyline ever, in "The Big Splash!" b&w, 24pg$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE In stores October 2. An interplanetary adventure begins! Rocketed into the depths of space, the Rats find a world utterly devoid of life. But there's something on that planet that's stalking our intrepid explorers...something they find strangely familiar. Are the Rats being haunted...by themselves? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Add to cart Good $2.50

Stories and Art by Doug Paszkiewicz. A dark humor tour de force! In this issue, you'll meet Voodoo Joe, a witch-doctor who lives in the suburbs and hires himself (and his army of zombies) out for odd jobs! Also making an appearance are the fat guys: Three obnoxious bullies who -- in this episode -- pretend to have disabilities in order to beg for beer money. And finally, meet a small, lonely boy who is in such need of friends that he settles for a washed-up clown, a vampire and a Satan worshipper! We can't describe how despicable, twisted and bizarre this book is, nor how much it will make you laugh. Recommended for fans of The Arsenic Lullabies, Squee! and Clerks. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.65.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Collects the stories from League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2002 2nd Series) #1-2. Written by Alan Moore. Art and Cover by Kevin O'Neill. One of the most celebrated series in recent memory makes its triumphant return! The action begins immediately following the events in Volume One. In issue #1: It is 1898, and there are strange rumblings in the sky. Flashing lights dance across the horizon. The Martians are coming...and the Earth will never be the same. In issue #2: Our heroes venture to the outer reaches of London to discover mirthful mayhem in the guise of Martian marauders. Most shocking of all, witness our dear Mina's horrible assault. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

by Ken Lashley Get the second installment of the DHJ fan favorite, Legends, introducing four new characters and featuring the legendary artwork of Ken Lashley. You are bound to be amazed as the story centers around the Legend of Ice, and the introduction of the "Shadow Corps," a government sanctioned team that's commissioned to hunt, capture, or destroy the Legends, if necessary. Rokku, the Legend of stone ?and leader of all Legends?is forced to choose between humanity and the preservation of Earth. Time is running out, though. The Legends are dying. FC, 32pg (2 of 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY OLIVIER COIPEL, KEV WALKER AND LANNING; COVER BY COIPEL AND LANNING. In the tense minutes before the Legion's final clash with Robotica for the fate of the galaxy, we glimpse the thoughts, fears and aspirations of many of the individuals surrounding the Legionnaires and the United Planets. This is set against an eerie backdrop in which the Robotican leader's origins are revealed to Brainiac 5, and how those origins will forever alter the future! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.80

Add to cart Near Mint $4.80

Add to cart Very Fine $8.80

Add to cart Very Fine $8.80

by Frank Cho BW32pp$2.95Bi-monthly ongoing series In stores the week of December 25th. The Concept: Life and love in Liberty Meadows, animal sanctuary, where everything and anything can happen. This Issue: Brandy's having the worst day of her life. The animals are out of control. Jen rips her favorite sweater. Dean's wrecking the Christmas party. Her parents and relatives are coming to town. And she, unwittingly, breaks poor Frank's heart...Maybe forever. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Butch Adams. Lily returns to print in this brand new edition collecting the first series, originally published by Straitjacket Studios. This collection contains a brand new sketchbook section and chapter art. Lily is an insane ride that takes you to a world that can only be described as a cross between The Wizard of Oz meets Beetlejuice! From page to page you will see that anything is possible - the walking dead, crazy old grannies, and mad scientists - this books has it all! And let us not forget the adorable Lily herself! The new Lily series will be hitting stores early in 2003, so this is a starter collection to get readers up to speed for the things to come! Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Fine $7.70

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Butch Adams. Lily returns to print in this brand new edition collecting the first series, originally published by Straitjacket Studios. This collection contains a brand new sketchbook section and chapter art. Lily is an insane ride that takes you to a world that can only be described as a cross between The Wizard of Oz meets Beetlejuice! From page to page you will see that anything is possible - the walking dead, crazy old grannies, and mad scientists - this books has it all! And let us not forget the adorable Lily herself! The new Lily series will be hitting stores early in 2003, so this is a starter collection to get readers up to speed for the things to come! Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.50

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories, art and cover by Harold Gray. Collects Little Orphan Annie daily strips from early 1/22/26 to 4/30/26. Following their successful reprints of the classic Cupples & Leon Little Orphan Annie books, Pacific Comics Club continues reprinting the adventures of Harold Gray's indefatigable kid hero and her beloved blank-eyed supporting cast, including Daddy Warbucks, Punjab and the Asp, and of course Sandy. Unlike the Cupples & Leon books, which abridged some sequences, these volumes contain complete runs, including some previously unreprinted strips. Annie has trouble sleeping. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 76 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.50.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Story, art and cover by Paul Sizer. Back cover by Mia Paluzzi. The further adventures of Loo, a teen girl once stranded on an unmanned mining satellite. Loo lands on a planet that seems to have everything she ever wanted – including the perfect man. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Vol. 49, #6. The Magazine of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Field. This issue: Orson Scott Card; Jacqueline Carey Interview; Remembering Charles Sheffield (1935-2002); World Fantasy Awards Winners; Forthcoming Books Through September 2003. Cover features Orson Scott Card, Jacqueline Carey and Charles Sheffield, plus winners of World Fantasy Awards. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 28 - 1st printing. "Lotus Throne!"

Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Guy Davis.

What exactly needs to be said in solicitation copy for the VERY LAST VOLUME OF LONE WOLF AND CUB? It's the moment you've all been waiting years and years to read. It's the end of the long path the ronin father and son have been on since the boy's birth. Through unimaginable violence and bad weather, across hundreds of miles of blood-soaked roadbeds, over years of tragedy and anguish, to this final 320 pages of still-epic story, Itto and Daigoro have kept us holding on to what little hope exists in a world where honor is all but forgotten and warriors are obsolete. It's a bloody battle all the way to the finish, with dramatic twists and turns right up to the final page.

Stay with us as we conclude the translation of what will always be considered one of the finest examples of comic-book mastery ever created, Lone Wolf and Cub.

Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 28 - 2nd and later printings. "Lotus Throne!"

Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Guy Davis.

What exactly needs to be said in solicitation copy for the VERY LAST VOLUME OF LONE WOLF AND CUB? It's the moment you've all been waiting years and years to read. It's the end of the long path the ronin father and son have been on since the boy's birth. Through unimaginable violence and bad weather, across hundreds of miles of blood-soaked roadbeds, over years of tragedy and anguish, to this final 320 pages of still-epic story, Itto and Daigoro have kept us holding on to what little hope exists in a world where honor is all but forgotten and warriors are obsolete. It's a bloody battle all the way to the finish, with dramatic twists and turns right up to the final page.

Stay with us as we conclude the translation of what will always be considered one of the finest examples of comic-book mastery ever created, Lone Wolf and Cub.

Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

Cover by David Alvarez & Mike DeCarlo. Stories by Chuck Kim, Sholly Fisch, Earl Kress and Neal Sternecky. Art by Omar Aranda, David Alvarez, Neal Sternecky, Alberto Saichann and Mike DeCarlo. Featuring: Sylvester, Granny, Gossamer, Ooffah Chimney and Jerky Springer in "Neighbor Hoodoo"; Pepe Le Pew in "The Smell of Victory"; Daffy Duck and Wile E. Coyote in "Mighty Insure of Himself"; Bugs, Elmer and Daffy in the 1-pager "Season's Greetings"; and Bugs and Sam in the 1-pager "Taste Pest"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $3.30

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

2002 Standard-sized comic reprint edition in full color distributed by Burger King. Stories in this issue: Wylie Coyote and Sam the Sheepdog in "Shake Well Before Ewes!" -- Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam in "Con-fuse-ion Take One!" -- Road Runner and Coyote in "Fowled Out!" and Tweety and Sylvester in "Tweety Temps!" Cover price $1.99.

1st printing.

By David Brawn. Commentary By Peter Jackson and Richard Taylor.

A behind the scenes guide to the epic New Line Cinema film.

Softcover, 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $8.95.

1st printing.

By Jude Fisher. Foreword by Viggo Mortensen.

This fictional treatment provides thorough and informative narrative text, illustrated with color photographs throughout, depicting characters, creatures, realms, and events introduced in the theatrical release of The Two Towers.

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12- 1/2-in., 72 pages, full color.

Cover price $18.95.

No Dust Jacket

1st printing.

By Jude Fisher. Foreword by Viggo Mortensen.

This fictional treatment provides thorough and informative narrative text, illustrated with color photographs throughout, depicting characters, creatures, realms, and events introduced in the theatrical release of The Two Towers.

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12- 1/2-in., 72 pages, full color.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Luba's Comics and Stories (2000) featuring Ofelia and the Little Ones. Mature reader content. Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND CRAIG HAMILTON; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores September 18. "Inferno," Part 2 of 4. Lucifer arrives in Hell for his duel with Amenadiel only to find an unholy alliance of angels and demons forming against him. But his most dangerous enemy may be closer at hand, and the rekindling of an old relationship brings dangers of its own. If Mazikeen's and the Lilim's quest fails, the Morningstar may not even live to enter the arena. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND CRAIG HAMILTON; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores October 16. "Inferno," Part 3 of 4. While Mazikeen is drowning in the thoughts of God, Lucifer fights to expel the creature called Virtus from his mind and body. But the angel Amenadiel is armed and ready, Lucifer's name has already been called, and the price of forfeiting this duel is death. The Morningstar may be about to learn how to lose without playing. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Monkey Punch. James Bond meets The Thomas Crown Affair, manga-style! This is the first time Monkey Punch's original, classic series has been published in the U.S.! A little smug and extremely suave, daring, debonair and, above all, flashy, international master thief Lupin III comes from a long line of high-stakes bandits, all committed to stealing from the rich and giving to themselves! Fortunately, he tends to avoid robbing society's virtuous and, instead, targets some pretty shady characters. But still, Interpol is hot on his trail! Lupin III includes a cast of unforgettable characters: Daisuke Jigen-an ex-mafia hit man with a somber demeanor and a trademark black fedora; Goemon Ishikawa-a swordsman of samurai heritage who mysteriously fades in and out of Lupin's exploits; Fujiko Mine-master thief, she's the object of Lupin's affections and his greatest competition for the big scores; and Inspector Zenigata of Interpol, who longs to capture Lupin and his crew. Follow Lupin, his friends, his foes, and lovers through these highly entertaining, daring, and often times hilarious, capers! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Heads or Tales - By Paul Lee and Adam Huntley. Comic veteran Paul Lee and hot new artist Adam Huntley bring you two intertwining stories. Follow the further adventures of our wayward stripper Christine and learn why they make strippers get licenses. Then, meet Omar, owner and proprietor of Club Lurid, La Habra's finest "gentlemen's club." Think being the owner of a strip club would be a great job? Nothing but naked girls and money, right? Guess again. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Includes Mad Politically Incorrect poster. Cover by Mort Drucker. Stories and art by Hilary Barta, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, Desmond Devlin, Charlie Kadau, John Caldwell, Scott Maiko, Michael Gallagher, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Rick Tulka, Angelo Torres, Tom Nick Cocotos, Scott Bricher, Tom Richmond, Tom Bunk, Peter Kuper, and Sergio Aragones. Parodies of the Harry Potter movie Chamber of Secrets and the Night Shamalayan movie Signs, featuring art by Tom Richmond and Angelo Torres. Mad takes on its spiritual step-son, The Onion. Deleted-scenes outtakes from the first Spider-Man movie. A strip featuring art by Hilary Barta. Mad's takes on plastic surgery, corporate scandals, and the economic downturn. Monroe, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Plus a poster spoofing both Star Wars and the Bush administration. Mad's Politically Incorrect "Gulf Wars: Clone of the Attack" Poster; Harry Plodder and the Lamest of Sequels; Mad's All-Inclusive Do-It-Yourself Corporate Scandal Newspaper Story; If Martha's Calendar Really Reported What Martha Is Doing; Monroe and... Identity Theft; The Bunion - America's Phoniest News Source; One Fine Day in the Hospital; How the Economic Recession is Affecting Certain Fringe Businesses; Scenes So Bad They Didn't Even Make the DVD - Spider-Man; Another Mad Look at Plastic Surgery; Designs; Spy vs. Spy; Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions - Special Sports Edition!; Mad's Celebrity Cause-Of-Death Betting Odds; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.99.

Regular Edition. Stories, Art and Cover by Mike Hoffman. A giant, special preview issue heralding the future release of Madame Tarantula #1, retelling the first three MT stories from Tigress Tales (2001): Her eerie origin in "Immortal Remains," the futuristic piracy and robots of "Ghosts of the Second Empire," and the creepy black comedy "A Town Called Hades." If you missed the spider-lady the first time around, here's your chance to get better acquainted! Grab a copy and you're there, podner -- in the post-apocalyptic New Old West! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.