Comic books June 2004

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Trick or Threat and Other Stories!" Collects Leave It to Chance (1996-2002) #5-8. Written by James Robinson. Art by Paul Smith and George Freeman. Fourteen-year-old Chance Falconer has occult investigation in her blood. Her father, Lucas Falconer, is the protector against supernatural crime in the city of Devil's Echo, an amazing place where the magic and monsters are an everyday occurrence. This is a family tradition handed down from one generation to the next -- but will Chance's knack for landing herself in big trouble stop her from living long enough to take up that mantle? This volume introduces our intrepid heroine to a new circle of friends, and pits Chance against a new cast of dastardly villains, misunderstood monsters, and otherworldly apparitions. From the festive streets of Devil's Echo on Halloween night, to haunted pirate caves - and even at her favorite shopping mall - the young danger-magnet, Chance Falconer, finds paranormal peril at every turn. Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY CHRIS BATISTA AND CHIP WALLACE; COVER BY TONY HARRIS AND TOM FEISTER R.J. Brande's peace mission to the Second Galaxy goes disastrously wrong when his team falls foul of the murderous Credo. But when the Credo discovers that Livewire has been reincarnated in Element Lad's body, they fear it means only one thing: The supremely evil Progenitor is back! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Story and art by David Yurkovich. In the city of Philadelphia there is a tall building at 18th and Market Street, atop of which lives four individuals. They are the official protectors of the city. Their job is to be around when traditional law enforcement fails. But are they really heroes? Meet Philadelphia's contracted super-hero team: Threshold. A quartet more interested in milk and cookies than crime and punishment. A team more concerned with battling indigestion than their arch enemies. Sure, they have super-powers. They can leap tall buildings, fly, and do all the stuff other heroes do. More than human? Probably. Less than heroes? Without a doubt! Softcover, 152 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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WRITTEN BY PETER TOMASI; ART AND COVER BY PETER SNEJBJERG In stores May 26. The explosive final issue of the series that melds the supernatural edge of PREACHER with Saving Private Ryan! The series comes to a mind-blowing conclusion as The Light Brigade clashes with Zephon, now in possession of The Sword. It's a fight to the death with hundreds of Zephon's undead minions within the walls of the anicient monastery that the LIght Brigade's soul-searching journey has led them to. Prestige Format. FC, 32 PG. $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Story by Todd Meister. Art and cover by Jennifer Feinberg. The adventures of a West Coast goth-girl and her smarter, less pretentious cat. Fashion zombies begin their credit card-enabled takeover of America, starting with the malls, as Scrowlie and the cats try to rescue James from Hell. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Episode 10: "Mom's Best Friend" and Episode 11: "Movin' On Up". By Terri Minsky. Lizzie McGuire's friends and family mean the world to her. So when a book inspires her to spend more quality time with her mom, Lizzie decides they should be best buddies. But will she get more than she bargained for? And when Gordo gets a chance to go to high school early, Lizzie and Miranda can't believe his good luck. But is he ready? And what will junior high be like without him? Meanwhile, between trying out for cheerleading and dealing with a rogue chimpanzee, Lizzie's little brother Matt and his best friend keep everyone on their toes. Hey--who said relationships were easy? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

Vol. 52, #6. The Magazine of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Field. This issue: Michael Swanwick; Nebula Awards Weekend; World Horror Convention; A Talk with Sean Williams; Forthcoming Books Through March 2005. Cover price $5.95.

Cover by David Alvarez & Mike DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Strom, Bill Matheny and Sam Agro. Art by David Alvarez, Mike DeCarlo, Walter Carzon and Ruben Torreiro. Featuring: Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner in "Chariots of the Clods"; Rocky and Mugsy in "Pizza the Action"; Claude Cat and Tweety in "Snore Loser"; Yosemite Sam and Sacramento Sven in "Dad Burned Double"; and Witch Hazel in the 1-pager "Betty Croaker Bake-Off"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY ANDY DIGGLE; ART AND COVER BY JOCK In stores April 28. Part 3 of the 5-part "Island Life." As veteran agent Marvin Stegler digs ever closer to the truth, the beleaguered Losers race against time to seize top secret files from a Caribbean villa. But when Max's reinforcements trap them in a running battle through a town swamped by volcanic ash, they find themselves going up against the most unstoppable adversary of all: Mother Nature! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Includes stories featuring The Ray, The Black Condor, Uncle Sam, and Doll Man. These super-rare tales are reproduced sharp and clear using the "Theakstonizing" method. Includes an extensive biographical overview of Fine's career by historian Greg Theakston. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Ryo Mizuno. Art and cover by Jun Sasameyuki. Character Designs by Mamoru Yokota. Escaping elvish prisons, dueling arrogant knights, avenging murders... Louie's just getting started in his new profession, but he's beginning to realize that life as an adventurer is a lot more time consuming than he anticipated! With the aid of his trusty companions, a handful of enchanted tools, and a pair of rock-solid fists, the street fighter-gone-hero continues his mad-cap adventures. But when Louie is challenged to a duel by Conrad, official knight of Mylee (and Melissa's fiancée), the question arises -is it finally time to learn swordplay too? Sword or fist, city or forest, Louie tries his best to get a handle on the whole hero thing - and busts a few heads along the way! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 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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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Ryo Mizuno. Art and cover by Jun Sasameyuki. Character Designs by Mamoru Yokota. As Louie delves deeper into the mysterious powers of sorcery, his problems and pitfalls multiply with practice. When a monk conjures a magical technique to control the weather, Louie and his roughneck gang of warriors arrive to defend the surrounding countryside and its inhabitants. While picking up some new tricks along the way, Louie hasn't a single spell in his bag when it comes to women - after playing savior to some elves, the hapless hero finds himself duped into an engagement. If you can't teach an old dog new tricks, then those who depend on Louie are in for more pratfalls than anyone could stand! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 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 Ryo Mizuno. Art and cover by Jun Sasameyuki. Character Designs by Mamoru Yokota. Could it be? Has Louie finally decided to buckle down and study magic? His heart's definitely in it, but what about the motivation? Chalk it up to equal parts wanting to impress the girls (of course) and sheer ego, as he seeks to surpass the great King Rijari, hero of all the land! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

by Los Bros Hernandez It's a special double-sized issue of Love and Rockets, celebrating the tenth issue of Volume 2! In the 20-page final chapter of Jaime's latest "Maggie" serial, a figure rises out of the ashes of Izzy's burned-down house, the demonic black dogs appear again, and Maggie is at the center of it all. On the 'Beto side of the fence, "Julio's Day" returns with the first of several longer chapters: Julio and his brother come home from working in the city and the rain stops, and a family tragedy changes the course of their lives. This issue also includes the ultimate "Roy" epic, as Roy is joined by all the various characters from recent L&R short stories in a JLA-type super-team on a mission to combat Roy's nemesis the Froat. Plus: "Whatever Happened to...?" one-pager for many of the older L&R characters ? and the conclusion of the Beto/Mario thriller "Me for the Unknown!" MATURE READERS b&w, 56pg $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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by Andi Watson The net tightens around the Flamer smear-campaign suspect. Will Jack, Nora, and the Flamer catch the rumor monger or will Future Feline foil their plans? Continuing the ongoing battle from Andi Watson. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Stories, Art and Cover by Gilbert Hernandez. The hammer-wielding Luba and her friends take time out once again for another intriguing issue of familial adventure. This time around, TV producer Pipo's soccer superstar son Sergio weighs in with his feelings about him and his mother both sleeping (at different times) with Luba's sister Fritz, and he plans to put an end to such depravity. Meanwhile, Pipo and Fritz take Luba nightclub hopping. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Luba's Comics and Stories featuring The Light of Venus. Stories, Art and Cover by Gilbert Hernandez. The fun continues in one of the most entertaining series from the co-creator of Love and Rockets, Gilbert Hernandez! It seems like everyone is writing a book about themselves in Venus' extended family. She considers writing one herself, but when she admits to herself that she can't write, she decides to make a movie instead. A movie about superheroes! See Venus' mother become the new superheroine of the century! Viva! 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores April 21. The conclusion to the 4-part "Stitchglass Slide." The eviction of the immortals nears its end, but as Elaine and Mazikeen do battle against forests and mountains, the identity of their final quarry becomes ominously clear. Meanwhile, strange holes have begun to appear in Hell, and Lucifer's gate seems to be counting down to a major catastrophe. For how can anything endure without the will of God? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Mark Fredrickson. Stories and art by Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Dennis Snee, Jonathan Bresman and Scott Sonneborn, Dave Croatto, John Caldwell, Greg Leitman, Doug Lansky, Mort Drucker, Nathan Fox, Tom Richmond, Rick Tulka, Hermann Mejia, Liz Lomax, Tom Bunk, Teresa Burns Parkhurst, Peter Kuper, and Sergio Aragones, plus Fundalini Pages by Charles Akins, Ray Alma, Scott Bricher, John Caldwell, Paul Coker, Jr., Russ Cooper, Desmond Devlin, Evan Dorkin, Brian Frazer, Garth Gerhart, Gary Hallgren, Jeff Kruse, Scott Maiko, Kevin Pope, Irving Schild, Mike Snider, Johnny Styne, Jack Syracuse, and P. C. Vey. Parodies of TV's The OC and The Price is Right. A Chinese-English dictionary for basketball star Yao Ming, featuring art by Mort Drucker. A spoof of Harry Potter's third adventure. Shrek in space and Shrek outtakes. Mad's takes on braces, corporate mission statements, and Martha Stewart. Monroe, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. The Fundalini Pages; The O.D.; Yao Mings Chinese-English Phrasebook; MADs Monstrously Ogre-Related Shrek 2 Outtakes; A MAD Look at Braces; Our Letter on Behalf of Martha Stewart; If Corporate Mission Statements Told the Truth; Star Shrek; Monroe and… The Zoo; MAD Ranks the Top Celebrity Prisons; What If John Kerry Picked Dracula as His Running Mate?; Tell-Tale Signs Your Parents Have Hired You the Wrong Tutor; The Prize Is Slight; Similarities Between the Middle East and the U.S.A.; Harry Potter and the Outtakes of Azkaban; Spy vs. Spy; There Are Just Some Things You Shouldnt Give the Homeless; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $3.50.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Gushing Fourth Edition!" By the Usual Gang of Idiots. Cover by Mark Fredrickson. The MAD Bathroom Companion - the Gushing Fourth Edition - is flush with classic material written and illustrated by "The Usual Gang of Idiots." After three self-defecating books, many thought we couldn't go any more - but we pushed on! This hot new release from MAD will have you laughing so hard you won't be able to hold it in! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Stories and Art by The Usual Gang of Idiots. In this issue: Reprinted for the first time in 20 years - 7 classic Don Martin gags! Also: Our sultry Sex and the City spoof! And: Artist of the Issue - Rick Tulka. Plus: The X-Files - The spoof is in here! Martha Stewart - We give her life! The morons running for president! 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

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Mage is the first and only magazine dedicated entirely to Magic: The Gathering and its more than six million fans. Through a unique alliance with Wizards of the Coast, every issue of Mage will be packed with news, previews, reviews, and exclusive insider information! Mage is edited by some of the top enthusiast magazine editors and Magic tournament winners in North America, and taps into the best minds from the official Magic website. This editorial dream team helps Mage readers get more out of their favorite pastime by including the hottest spoiler info, latest tournament coverage, an obligatory price guide, and a robust strategy section that goes deeper than any other magazine that covers Magic. Plenty of style goes with all that substance, as Mage features the game's spectacular card art on a scope and scale that has never been seen before. (Platinum Magazine Group) Magazine, FC $4.99 Cover price $5.99.

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1st printing. By Chris Bailey. Before their was "The Incredibles," there was Major Damage! Featuring comics, sketches, and a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning 3-D animated short by Chris Bailey (Director of Disney's Kim Possible, Garfield)! Major Damage is the tale of a little boy who is transformed into his favorite super hero, protecting the world from mutants, monsters, and aliens scum! Fun for kids and animation fans, both young and old! Don't miss out on the next great all-ages comic sensation! The full-color digest features comics, sketches, and a behind-the-scenes look as little Melvin turns into Major Damage! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages

Includes DVD - 1st printing. By Chris Bailey. Before their was "The Incredibles," there was Major Damage! Featuring comics, sketches, and a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning 3-D animated short by Chris Bailey (Director of Disney's Kim Possible, Garfield)! Major Damage is the tale of a little boy who is transformed into his favorite super hero, protecting the world from mutants, monsters, and aliens scum! Fun for kids and animation fans, both young and old! Don't miss out on the next great all-ages comic sensation! The full-color digest features comics, sketches, and a behind-the-scenes look as little Melvin turns into Major Damage! Includes a DVD, which features storyboards/movie comparisons, preliminary previz paintings, and much more! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages

1st printing. By Bill Schelly. Cover by Joe Kubert. Joe Kubert's extraordinary career spans the history of the comic book in America: he began drawing comics in 1938, just as Superman made his debut in Action Comics #1. He continues to be one of the most vital cartoonists working today, writing and drawing both mainstream comic book characters as well as, more recently, graphic novels of his own conception. This book provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the career of one of the most distinctive, dynamic artists in the history of comics. Bill Schelly's insightful book covers all facets of Kubert's creative life: artist, writer, innovator, entrepreneur, and educator. It abounds in heretofore unknown details about Kubert's life and work, and is rich in colorful anecdotes drawn from numerous interviews the author conducted with Kubert's colleagues, family and friends. Softcover, 306 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

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Cover by Heather Bruton. Stories and Art by Jessica Moffett, Che Gilson, David McGuire, Zel K. and Mark Moore. The magazine for manga fans. In this issue: "Tobias Part 8" by Jessica Moffett; "Carnival Noctua" by Che Gilson; "Dougie the Horse" by David McGuire; "Exit Running" by Zel K.; and "Tiger Team 3: The Difference" by Mark Moore. Plus: Illustration by Diana X. Sprinkle. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Cover by David Hutchinson. Stories and art by Katie Bair, Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, Rod Espinosa, Craig Babiar, and Ted Nomura. The third incarnation of the long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring full issues of Antarctics most popular English-language manga. Ninja High School 118, Gold Digger 54, and Angels 750 from Families of Altered Wars 3; Quagmire USA; the monstrous legacy of William Warlock continues in I Hunt Monsters 4. 196 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

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Written by NEIL GAIMAN Pencils by ANDY KUBERT Cardstock cover by SCOTT McKOWEN CLIMATIC last issue! Secrets revealed! Mysteries explained! A mighty sacrifice! Worlds live! Worlds die! Heroes make choices! And so do villains.. 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$3.99 [note page count & price] UPC: 5960605253-00811 · SPECIAL 48-PAGE FINALE! Cover price $3.99.

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Plot by LEE & KIRBY Script by SEAN MCKEEVER Cover & pencils by MAKATO NAKATSUKA The NEW MARVEL AGE continues with the series that launched the first Marvel Age. Find out just who the Fantastic Four are and how they came to be in this modern ALL AGES retelling of a classic featuring new art and a new, updated script! When nuclear plants around the globe are swallowed up by the Earth itself, it's up to the Fantastic Four to take on the source of all the mayhem ? the Mole Man! 32 PGS./ALL AGES Cover price $2.25.

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Plot by LEE & DITKO; Script by DANIEL QUANTZ Pencils by MARK BROOKS In time for SPIDER-MAN 2, revisit the very first meeting of Spidey and Doc Ock in issue #2 of this new ALL AGES series. MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN introduces new and young readers to some of the greatest legends of the Marvel Universe, with dynamic brand-new art and a contemporary sensibility. 32 PGS./ALL AGES...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Reading Is Fundamental variant. Plot by LEE & DITKO; Script by DANIEL QUANTZ Pencils by MARK BROOKS In time for SPIDER-MAN 2, revisit the very first meeting of Spidey and Doc Ock in issue #2 of this new ALL AGES series. MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN introduces new and young readers to some of the greatest legends of the Marvel Universe, with dynamic brand-new art and a contemporary sensibility. 32 PGS./ALL AGES...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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RM Palmer Easter Candy exclusive variant. Plot by LEE & DITKO; Script by DANIEL QUANTZ Pencils by MARK BROOKS In time for SPIDER-MAN 2, revisit the very first meeting of Spidey and Doc Ock in issue #2 of this new ALL AGES series. MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN introduces new and young readers to some of the greatest legends of the Marvel Universe, with dynamic brand-new art and a contemporary sensibility. 32 PGS./ALL AGES...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Contains a reader survey from Marvel glued to the inside of the back cover. Plot by LEE & DITKO; Script by DANIEL QUANTZ Pencils by MARK BROOKS In time for SPIDER-MAN 2, revisit the very first meeting of Spidey and Doc Ock in issue #2 of this new ALL AGES series. MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN introduces new and young readers to some of the greatest legends of the Marvel Universe, with dynamic brand-new art and a contemporary sensibility. 32 PGS./ALL AGES...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Collects Marvel Age: Spider-Man (2004-2005) #13-16. Based ont he stories by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Adapted by Todd DeZago, and Mike Raicht. Art by Gus Vazquez, Jamal Igle, and Shane Davis. Who is the Green Goblin and what does he want with our Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man?! And, how does the mighty Hulk fit into this? Plus, tries to outwit Kraven the Hunter and teams up with the Man without Fear himself - Daredevil - to take on the Circus of Crime! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color. ALL AGES Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Out of Reach!" Collects Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus: Out of Reach (2004) #1-5. Written by COLIN MITCHELL. Art by by KERON GRANT and DEREC AUCOIN. Cover by KERON GRANT. Whiz kid Brigham Fontaine was once Peter Parker's brightest student. But his new mentor - Doctor Octopus - is teaching him a lesson in crime. Can Spider-Man outsmart this brainy duo and get Brigham back on the side of the good guys? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 120 pages, full color. ALL AGES Cover price $5.99.

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Written by MARK MILLAR Covers & pencils by TERRY DODSON Superstars Mark Millar & Terry Dodson team for SPIDER-MAN's debut in an ongoing MARVEL KNIGHTS series. This action-packed, hyper-realistic tale finds Peter Parker forced to face the cruel realities that wearing the Spider-Man mask and web-shooters brings to his personal life. Featuring a brutal confrontation between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.99 UPC: 5960605521-00111 ·NEW ONGOING SERIES! ·ONE OF WIZARD's TOP 10 BUZZ EVENTS OF 2004! ·SPIDEY vs. THE GREEN GOBLIN! Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Terry and Rachel Dodson and limited to 799 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. Written by MARK MILLAR Covers & pencils by TERRY DODSON Superstars Mark Millar & Terry Dodson team for SPIDER-MAN's debut in an ongoing MARVEL KNIGHTS series. This action-packed, hyper-realistic tale finds Peter Parker forced to face the cruel realities that wearing the Spider-Man mask and web-shooters brings to his personal life. Featuring a brutal confrontation between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.99 UPC: 5960605521-00111 ·NEW ONGOING SERIES! ·ONE OF WIZARD's TOP 10 BUZZ EVENTS OF 2004! ·SPIDEY vs. THE GREEN GOBLIN!

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Mark Millar and limited to 1000 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. Written by MARK MILLAR Covers & pencils by TERRY DODSON Superstars Mark Millar & Terry Dodson team for SPIDER-MAN's debut in an ongoing MARVEL KNIGHTS series. This action-packed, hyper-realistic tale finds Peter Parker forced to face the cruel realities that wearing the Spider-Man mask and web-shooters brings to his personal life. Featuring a brutal confrontation between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.99 UPC: 5960605521-00111 ·NEW ONGOING SERIES! ·ONE OF WIZARD's TOP 10 BUZZ EVENTS OF 2004! ·SPIDEY vs. THE GREEN GOBLIN!

Contains a reader survey from Marvel glued to the inside of the centerfold. Written by MARK MILLAR. Covers & pencils by TERRY DODSON. Superstars Mark Millar & Terry Dodson team for SPIDER-MAN's debut in an ongoing MARVEL KNIGHTS series. This action-packed, hyper-realistic tale finds Peter Parker forced to face the cruel realities that wearing the Spider-Man mask and web-shooters brings to his personal life. Featuring a brutal confrontation between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.99 UPC: 5960605521-00111 ·NEW ONGOING SERIES! ·ONE OF WIZARD's TOP 10 BUZZ EVENTS OF 2004! ·SPIDEY vs. THE GREEN GOBLIN! Cover price $2.99.

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7-page preview of Uncanny X-Men #444 by Chris Claremont, Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. Cover price $0.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by JUDITH O'BRIEN. Chapter Illustrations by MIKE MAYHEW. This sequel to Marvel's best-selling entry into Young Adult prose fiction brings back award-winning romance author Judith O'Brien for a brand-new story starring the love of Spider-Man's life, Mary Jane Watson! Best friends and high-school classmates, Mary Jane and Peter Parker have taken the big first step toward a blossoming romance, but their relationship may never make it past mid-semester. Mary Jane knows Peter is hiding something. Does it have anything to do with the web-slinging crime-fighter who seems to show up everywhere Mary Jane turns (and who's actually pretty cute...)? Or does it involve the new girl in school, Gwen Stacy? One thing's certain: By the time she discovers the truth, nothing will ever be the same. Hardcover, 224 pages, B&W Chapter Illustartions. Cover price $14.99.

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By Val Staples and Emiliano Santalucia. The treachery of the Snake Men raises serious problems for the Masters. Meanwhile, Skeletor comes one step closer to discovering the key he needs for Grayskull, uncovering ancient secrets in the process! Cover by Emiliano Santalucia. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, Austria, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the U.K. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Val Staples and Emiliano Santalucia. The treachery of the Snake Men raises serious problems for the Masters. Meanwhile, Skeletor comes one step closer to discovering the key he needs for Grayskull, uncovering ancient secrets in the process! Cover by Emiliano Santalucia. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, Austria, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the U.K. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Dark Reflections!" Collects Masters of the Universe (2003 2nd Series Image) #1-6. Written by Val Staples. Art by Emiliano Santalucia and Enza Fontana. Cover by Emiliano Santalucia. A plot to take over Grayskull goes wrong as Man-at-Arms is taken from Eternia. Soon after, the doorway to destruction is opened. Witness the surprise ending that had fans talking for months! Includes a cover gallery and exclusive sketch material! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

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Stories, Art and Cover by Dame Darcy. The blithely dark shadows of Dame Darcy's seductive Victorian-inspired world cover the surface of yet another intriguing serving of Meat Cake. In this issue: Learn along with all the Meat Cake characters as they attend The Bat Institute of Technology and take classes such as "Drunken Boxing 101" and "Vampire Attack Class"; listen to a fairy tale about a witch who instructs a young man how to turn leaves into gold...at the cost of trapping his soul in his shadow; and Strega Pez assists her Alzheimer's-stricken grandma by putting signs on everything. 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Takamisaki. The year is 200X and everyone is now connected to the Cyber Network. People carry their own PET (Personal Terminal) and are paired up with an artificial intelligence program called a NetNavi (or NetNavigator). Computers have turned the world into a bright and shiny utopia but there's always trouble in paradise. While the invention of the PET and NetNavis has brought great benefits to the world, computer hacking, virus spreading and other high-tech crimes are becoming a major problem. A sinister organization by the name of World Three has appeared and they've vowed to destroy this technological wonderland. Enter our young hero, Lan Hikari, an intensely curious and cheerful fifth grader. Synchronized with his NetNavigator, MegaMan, he becomes a super-charged dynamo. In and out of the Net, Lan and MegaMan do their best to thwart World Three's never-ending quest to take over the world! He may be tiny, but MegaMan is a cyberspace superhero powerful enough to save the world. But even MegaMan can't do it all by himself. With the help of his best friend and Net Operator, Lan Hikari, he powers up with an arsenal of Blasters and CyberSwords to keep DenTech City safe from a hostile high-tech takeover. Armed with a deadly weapon called The Dream Virus, an evil genius by the name of Mr. Wily is determined to take over the Net. Now it's up to MegaMan and his pal ProtoMan to squash the fiendish mastermind. If they fail, DenTech City and the rest of the world will be permanently deleted! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume - 1st printing. Written by Aaron Farber. Men In Hats is the gripping story of six guys who stand around in the desert... talking. Sometimes they have breakfast. Not for the faint of heart! Colorful cartoon imagery combined with frequently hilarious, regularly angry, and sometimes quite brilliant philosophy on life, the universe, and all of that other crap. Collects the Keenspot webcomic in full-color. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. X 5-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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1st printing. Tributaries - Story and Art by Robert Roach. Rashan, a pro football player, has his world turned inside out when he learns that his father, Anhur, is ancient Egypt's God of War. This revelation leads him to set forth on a quest to understand his awesome new powers. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Josep Tello Gonzales. Written by Donald D. Markstein, Jan Kruse and Jeff Hamill. Art by Francisco Rodriguez Peinado & Enriqueta Perea, Michel Nadorp and Angel Rodriguez. Mickey Mouse discovers that super heroes are real and sometimes need the help of ordinary mortals in "Mickey Mouse Meets Captain Thunder!" Plus: Donald Duck once again squares off with his three truant nephews in "A Day to Play Hooky"! And: Goofy discovers problems in "That Awkward Age"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.