Comic books March 2002

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Joe's Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Gary Frank (I) Jonathan Sibal (c) Matt Milla The Concept: Detective David Grey is a man "In-between." His soul does not belong to him anymore, but he plans on getting it back if it's the last thing he ever does. That in mind, he sets out on a quest for his eternal self, searching the darkest recesses of America to find that which will make him whole again. This Issue: At last: David comes face to face with the man who stole his soul, the man he has traveled three thousand miles on foot to confront...only to discover that his is not the only life on the line. He may recover his soul, but the price may be more than he wants to pay! In stores the week of February 13th. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #6 (JUN011301) FC, 32pg (10 of 12) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Collects Midnight Nation (2000) #1-12 and Midnight Nation Wizard 1/2 (2001). Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art by Gary Frank. Writer J. Michael Straczynski's classic tale of loss and redemption is collected in its entirety with all 12 issues, Midnight Nation #1/2, and a cover gallery. Also includes a touching and insightful afterword from Straczynski. Softcover, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

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Edited by Robert C. Harvey.

In this collection of more than a dozen interviews one of the giants of American comic strips talks about his life and his craft. The years spanning 1937 to 1986, when the interviews were conducted, embrace almost all of Caniff's career as he was producing the legendary Terry and the Pirates and his post-World War II masterpiece Steve Canyon.

In long interviews with such comics luminaries as Jules Feiffer and Will Eisner, Caniff (1907-1988) discusses his signature chiaroscuro style, his passion for realism in every detail, and his relationships with such other cartooning greats as Al Capp (Li'l Abner), Noel Sickles (Scorchy Smith), and Alex Raymond (Flash Gordon).

Besides interviewa this collection includes rare examples of Caniff's graphic art.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 274 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Story and Art by Nami Akimoto. Mr. Kageura gets married, and everyone starts thinking about what to do for summer vacation. Mika is upset to learn that Chris plans to study abroad in England, but is still unable to tell him how she feels about him. Toni isn't about to stand by and watch her sister suffer and tries to get her sister to face her feelings and Chris before he leaves. b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Gundam Wing!" The first volume in a continuing series covering the entire Gundam universe! Have you ever wondered how a beam rifle works? How many people live in an orbital colony? Or what powers a mobile suit? Finally, your questions are answered! The ultimate guide to the most popular story in the Gundam saga is finally here! Gundam Technical Manual #1: Gundam Wing covers every one of your favorite fighting mechs, and the men and women who pilot them. Included are full-color design schematics for all Mobile Suits in the Gundam Wing universe, including custom models. Plus: Histories of the Peacecraft Kingdom, Magnac Corps, and the Romefeller Group; Biographies of all the key players in the Gundam Wing story; Confidential reports on Operation Meteor; and all-new painted artwork of the Gundam units in action! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Gundam Wing!" The first volume in a continuing series covering the entire Gundam universe! Have you ever wondered how a beam rifle works? How many people live in an orbital colony? Or what powers a mobile suit? Finally, your questions are answered! The ultimate guide to the most popular story in the Gundam saga is finally here! Gundam Technical Manual #1: Gundam Wing covers every one of your favorite fighting mechs, and the men and women who pilot them. Included are full-color design schematics for all Mobile Suits in the Gundam Wing universe, including custom models. Plus: Histories of the Peacecraft Kingdom, Magnac Corps, and the Romefeller Group; Biographies of all the key players in the Gundam Wing story; Confidential reports on Operation Meteor; and all-new painted artwork of the Gundam units in action! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Char's Counter Attack!" The fourth volume in a continuing series covering the entire Gundam universe! Many fans think that Char's Counterattack is the best Gundam story ever told. This guide can help you see why. Years after the One Year War, Char Aznable is plotting his revenge, leading a plan of mass destruction that will obliterate the people of Earth. Amuro Ray, pilot of the original Gundam, is the only one who can stop Char! Includes full-color design schematics for all Mobile Suits in Char's Counterattack, histories of the Federation, the Principality of Zeon, biographies of all the key players in Char's Counterattack, and all-new paintings of Gundam units in action! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.99.

By Hajime Yadate, Yoshiyuki Tomino and Koichi Tokita. Based on the hit movie, as seen on the Cartoon Network! Picks up where the Battlefield of Pacifists story arc left off! The year is After Colony 196, and the Gundam boys have taken a stand for eternal peace by deciding to destroy their Gundams. The peace is broken, however, when Mariemaia Khushrenada, the daughter of the late Oz leader Treize, kidnaps Relena and declares a war of independence against the United Earth Sphere Nation. Perhaps it's a time to pull those Gundam units out of retirement. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Episode Zero (2001) #1-8. Written by Katsuyuki Sumisawa. Art by Akira Kanbe. A new chapter in the Gundam Wing saga unfolds! Gundam pilots Duo Maxwell, Heero Yuy, and Trowa Barton have endured more pain and difficulties than most people experience in a lifetime. But not even their comrades in arms could have known about the even more tumultuous childhoods as war orphans and other hardships. Visit a tumultuous time in the pilots' youth when the events of a universe gone mad makes desperation just another part of daily life... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 264 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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WRITTEN BY DOSELLE YOUNG; ART AND COVER BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH In stores January 16. The battle lines are drawn for the Monarchy's war against the parallel world cancer known as Chimera. But in the wake of last issue's shocking and tragic events, is the Monarchy prepared for combat...and, if not, will they ever be? The first step in the fight for the future is a look into the past, as Christine Trelane pays a visit to a friend from issue #1, and Malcolm King has a shocking piece of information for Agent Morro. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Derf tells a true story of high school, back when he was a misfit who hung out with a weird loner named Jeffrey Dahmer. Derf fills in some of the blanks about the early life of one of the 20th centurys most notorious serial killers. This is the early, self-published version of the story Derf later expanded into the acclaimed graphic novel of the same title. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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By Bedard, Fiorentino, Ryan, and Crossley. With the war against Animora finished, Giselle returns to her old party-girl ways. But while she was gone, her friends got involved with dark forces on the wrong side of the law... and way out of their league. Now Giselle will discover the hard way why some call it the criminal "underworld." FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Demon Queen!" Collects Mystic (2000-2004 CrossGen) #8-14 and CrossGen Chronicles (2000) #5. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Brandon Peterson, George Perez, John Dell, and Andrew Crossley. Giselle Villard has become the most powerful Mystic her magical planet of Ciress has ever seen, and she's defeated the collected might of the Guild Masters. But she's about to face the greatest evil her world has ever known - Animora, a creature of almost limitless power who nearly destroyed Ciress once before. Giselle must fully embrace her sorcerous abilities, or face not only her own destruction, but also that of her entire world. Plus, George Pérez tackles the tale of Animora's first attack on Ciress centuries ago. Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

A VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU ARTBOOK - 1st printing. From famed manga artist Narumi Kakinouchi comes this collection of haunting artwork. Spanning her career, this book is loaded with striking full-color paintings from Vampire Princess Miyu, Charmer, Vampire Yui, The Wanderer, and Dahlia. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, full color. NOTE: This is a Japanese manga-style GNs and is meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $24.95.

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by Waid & Bedard, Pelletier, Meikis, & Rochelle Obregon Kaine and his fellow escapees finally run into their first bit of luck when they meet a fellow fugitive from the Negation ? Captain Fluxor. Aboard Fluxor's starship, they set a course to get as far as possible from the evil empire. But what they'll find will only deepen their predicament. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Volume 49 - 1st printing. "Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861–65!" Written by Angus Konstam. Art by Tony Bryan. At the start of the American Civil War, neither side had warships on the Mississippi River and in the first few months both sides scrambled to gather a flotilla, converting existing riverboats for naval use. These ships were transformed into powerful naval weapons despite a lack of resources, trained manpower and suitable vessels. The creation of a river fleet was a miracle of ingenuity, improvisation and logistics, particularly for the South. This title describes their design, development and operation throughout the American Civil War. Softcover, 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

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Volume 50 - 1st printing. "U-boats of the Kaiser's Navy!" Written by Gordon Williamson. Art by Ian Palmer. As was the case in World War II, one of the greatest threats to Britain during World War I was the German U-boat menace. This book traces the development of the U-boat threat from the Brandtaucher, designed by Wilhelm Bauer, the father of the German submarine arm, in 1850, through to the commissioning of Germany's first U-boat to go into service, the U-1, in 1906. It then covers the main types of World War I U-boat, detailing the operational history of the U-boat service in depth, with a particular focus on the campaigns in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, as well as the slow build up of anti-submarine measures by the allies. Softcover, 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

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painted cover by massimiliano frezzato chris kipiniak (W)/matt smith (P)/mark morales (i) In the second installment of his X-Men Icons limited series, Nightcrawler goes up against a threat that neither being a mutant nor being an X-Man can help! Stumbling upon more slaves, Kurt Wagner loses his cool, and tests the very beliefs that he's built his faith on! 7-59606-05120-5-00211 (MarvelPG) 2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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cover by TOM DERENICK ROBERT WEINBERG (w)/TOM DERENICK (p) Take a walk on the Nightside! A sword, a skull, and a seemingly innocent pair of spectacles. What incredible occult secret binds together the Three Lost Treasures of Tao? Can Sydney Taine, the mysterious female detective who dwells in the netherworld of vampires and werewolves known as the Nightside, defeat the demonic princess of the Black Dragons? It's cold steel vs. sizzling black magic as two very dangerous, very ambitious women collide in a battle that will at last reveal the truth about the darkness! "Not only is Robert Weinberg 'in his element' with this horror-adventure series, but he's also introducing readers to a niche of the Marvelverse that they've rarely seen." -Comic Shop News 7-59606-05140-3-00411 (MarvelPG) 2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY TREVOR MCCARTHY AND ROB STULL; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO. "Bruce Wayne: Murderer?" Part 3! The "Bruce Wayne: Murderer?" storyline rolls on! As Dick tends to the unbelievable events transpiring in Gotham in the life of Bruce Wayne, a place called Lockhaven is headed for a fiery "Bustout!" FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY ALLEN WARNER AND ALÉ GARZA; ART AND COVER BY GARZA AND DAN NORTON In stores December 19. In an attempt to find Nakio, a team of deadly assassins destroys the jeweled City of Diamonds and everyone in it. But Nakio is already on the run, following the forest spirit Kura deeper into the Old Forest in search of the sorcerer Jurojin. But are they too late, and is the Ninja Boy man enough to confront the person who killed his brothers? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY ALLEN WARNER; ART AND COVER BY ALÉ GARZA AND DAN NORTON In stores January 30. The exciting conclusion to NINJA BOY's first story arc! For Nakio, death is just another obstacle to overcome. If Mikaboshi's elite assassins and a "ghost town" of ninja can't stop Nakio, what will? Enter Bishamon: God of War! Will Nakio finally rest in peace...or pieces? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

On the Path to Demolition - Written by Ben Dunn & Robby Bevard. Art by Ben Dunn & David Hutchison. Cover by Ben Dunn. Our heroes enter the final round of the Toughest Contest with the fate of the world on their shoulders and one of their own already gone. And when Ricky discovers the identity of Axe, will he be able to continue the fight? Meanwhile, the Lotus Dragon's revenge against the RNC is almost complete as she turns her attention to Quagmire to destroy the last RNC command center and her nemesis, the Red Ninja! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

March 2002. The premiere gaming magazine for all things Nintendo. Each issue features game strategies, reviews and news on video games and related pop-culture. Full Color, 8.25" x 10.75". Cover price $4.95.

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Story and Art by Hitoshi Okuda. When two alien manhunters try to recruit Ryoko for some piracy, she says she's retired. In response, the villains take Tenchi hostage! To save him, will she resume her old life of mayhem and terror? The final issue! Includes a special message from the artist! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Jay Faerber (P) Patrick Gleason & Jamal Igle (I) John Wycough & Damon Hacker Cover A by Patrick Gleason; Cover B by Randy Green Bi-Monthly Ongoing Series In stores the week of March 6th. The Concept: Having married into the illustrious Noble family, everywoman Liz Donnelly gets to see a side of the world's greatest super-heroes that few others know exists. Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. It's like the Kennedys with super-powers! Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue: Part 2 of a 4-issue story arc! While the Noble family reels from last issue's events, Doc and Gaia have a confrontation that just may end their marriage; Rusty comes out of seclusion; Frost and Celeste take their secret affair into dangerous waters; and Zephyr entrusts Krennick with a personal secret. Jamal Igle (New Warriors) pencils the back-up story, which depicts the terrible attack that left Rusty near death... and almost tore his family apart. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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by Aaron Williams "Chains of Love": Never have romantic relations with your employees, especially if they're henchmen. Piffany tries her best not to break this cardinal rule, but something's compelling her to lay a smooch on one grapefruit-schnozzed hireling named Nodwick! But that's not all! What's the terrible secret that Piffany has been keeping about her love life? Why has she never pursued a romantic interest before, and why might the fate of the world ride on it? Pick up Nodwick #13, and read this Valentine's Day tale for yourself! b&w, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Minotaur Press (W) Dan Jolley (P) Tony Harris (I) Ray Snyder The Concept: Jürgen Steinholtz was once a doctor of death, carrying out the genocidal wishes of one of the most evil men to walk the earth. But in a strange twist of fate, one of Jürgen's victims showed him the error of his ways, and forever cursed him to make right the wrongs he had committed. This Issue: Delve into the heart and mind of the protagonist of Obergeist, Jürgen Steinholtz, in this companion chronicle of his life from his days as an infantry soldier in World War I to his assignment in Mengele's secret death camp. The heartbreaking secret, that not even Jürgen knew, is exposed in "The Empty Locket." In stores the week of February 13th. b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Story and art by Chris Hutton and Thomas Berrones. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.97.

Story and art by Haruka Inui. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Standard Format - Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Childhood's End!" Collects Oh My Goddess Part VIII #1-6. Story and art by Kosuke Fujishima. It's the latest volume of one of America's most popular Japanese comics! Several favorite characters face new challenges in this brand-new collection. Skuld, the youngest of the three goddesses living with college student Keiichi, may be a whiz at inventions, but her immaturity usually gets the better of her. Can she learn the simple joy of riding a bicycle -- and deal with her first crush on a boy? Campus queen Sayoko doesn't believe in goddesses -- but when she's possessed by a demon, Belldandy and Urd have to convince her they have powers...without blowing their secret! Also, readers are introduced to the tough-but-sexy Chihiro Fujimi, former head of the school motor club! She's back in town, and nothing will be the same! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 216 pages, B&W. NOTE: The Standard Format reads left-to-right. Cover price $15.95.

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By KOSUKE FUJISHIMA, produced by STUDIO PROTEUS. Belldandy shares her life? With this creepy little mystery boy? It's all true, though. And the pint-sized demon is ready to freeze all time forever if it can stop him from dying, and Belldandy from dying with him. Better no world at all than a world without Belldandy. Keiichi's stolen back the switch that can return time to normal, but then Belldandy will die with her doublet. What's a guy to do? b&w, 40pgs. Cover price $3.50.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Wolverine The Origin (2001) #1-6. Written by Paul Jenkins. Art by Andy Kubert. Cover by Joe Quesada & Richard Isanove. The series of the year gets the hardcover treatment! First it made headlines! Then it shocked all who read it! Now we're collecting the instant classic by Paul Jenkins and Andy Kubert in to a deluxe edition! Who is Wolverine? How did he get his name? What tragic events made him the man he is today? It's the greatest story we've never told - and the perfect addition to bookshelves of mutant maniacs of all ages! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

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Dynamic Forces Edition: Signed by Stan Lee and limited to 69 copies with DF certificate of authenticity. 1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Wolverine The Origin (2001) #1-6. Written by Paul Jenkins. Art by Andy Kubert. Cover by Joe Quesada & Richard Isanove. The series of the year gets the hardcover treatment! First it made headlines! Then it shocked all who read it! Now we're collecting the instant classic by Paul Jenkins and Andy Kubert in to a deluxe edition! Who is Wolverine? How did he get his name? What tragic events made him the man he is today? It's the greatest story we've never told - and the perfect addition to bookshelves of mutant maniacs of all ages! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

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WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY SIMONSON AND BOB WIACEK; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores January 23. Orion encounters a young teen and her ratty guardian ? a low-level numbers runner for the mob. Orion finds them and uses them to begin tracing his way back to the hitherto unknown person who had him captured. FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. "354th Fighter Group!" Written by William N Hess. Art by Chris Davey. I think the success of the 354th as the leading group in the European theatre for aerial victories is due to several things. First was the initial training of the squadrons before deployment to England. Colonel Ken Martin nurtured the group from its infancy, and all the excellence that later showed through could be placed at his doorstep. Despite his youth, he knew how to foster teamwork and demand perfection in flying. There was nothing more important than getting the group off on the right foot. Second, our pilots were taught to fly mutual support, and practised it faithfully. There were no hot pilots in the 354th, only excellent pilots. Third, men like Glenn Eagleston gave advice and warnings about combat tactics and guarding one's tail. This prepared our pilots for lurking dangers, something the other groups may not have done.' Brigadier General James Howard, Commanding Officer of the 354th Fighter Group. Softcover, 128 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $25.95.

Volume 96 - 1st printing. " Okinawa 1945!" Written by Gordon L Rottman. Art by Howard Gerrard. By the spring of 1945 the Allies were sweeping all before them in the Pacific War against Japan, and a series of victories had reclaimed many of the islands and territories seized by the Imperial Japanese forces in the early months of the war. The dark days of humiliating defeat were far behind the unstoppable Allied juggernaut - victory was now assured. The question was where the last battle would be fought. That place was the island of Okinawa. This book details the struggle for the island as US Marines and Army units battled determined Japanese defenders in the last battle of World War II. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 101 - 1st printing. " Austerlitz 1805 !" Written by Ian Castle. Art by Christa Hook. This all-new volume chronicles the events that climaxed on the field of Austerlitz in one of the most famous battles of history. Not only was it the first campaign Napoleon waged as Emperor of France, but also the first great test for his Grande Armée. The Emperor himself regarded it as his greatest victory and it undoubtedly won him a mastery of Europe that would remain unbroken for almost a decade. Most accounts of the campaign have until now been based almost exclusively on French sources, but following extensive research in the Austrian archives Ian Castle is now able to provide a far more balanced account of Austerlitz. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

Volume 102 - 1st printing. " Bannockburn 1314!" Written by Peter Armstrong. Art by Graham Turner. Bannockburn was the climax of the career of King Robert the Bruce. In 1307 King Edward I of England, 'The Hammer of the Scots' and nemesis of William Wallace, died and his son, Edward II, was not from the same mould. Idle and apathetic, he allowed the Scots the chance to recover from the grievous punishment inflicted upon them. By 1314 Bruce had captured every major English-held castle bar Stirling and Edward II took an army north to subdue the Scots. Pete Armstrong's account of this pivotal campaign culminates at the decisive battle of Bannockburn that finally won Scotland her independence. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

Volume 82 - 1st printing. "Samurai Heraldry!" Written by Stephen Turnbull. Art by Angus McBride. The dazzling spectacle presented by the armies of medieval Japan owed much to the highly developed family and personal heraldry of samurai society. From simple personal banners, this evolved over centuries of warfare into a complex system of flags worn or carried into battle, together with the striking 'great standards' of leading warlords. While not regulated in the Western sense, Japanese heraldry developed as a series of widely followed practices, while remaining flexible enough to embrace constant innovation. Scores of examples, in monochrome and full colour, illustrate this fascinating explanation of the subject by a respected expert on all aspects of samurai culture. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. "The Napoleonic Wars Part 3!" By Gregory Fremont-Barnes. Napoleon's occupation of the Iberian peninsula embroiled him in a protracted and costly war against British, Spanish and Portuguese forces ultimately led by one of history's greatest commanders -- the Duke of Wellington. Yet it also introduced a new dimension to warfare, for Napoleon's 'Spanish ulcer' became a bitter seven-year struggle against peoples inflamed by nationalism. Thus, while Wellington achieved successive victories in open battle, a parallel guerrilla war exacted a heavy toll of its own on the invaders. No mere sideshow to the other campaigns of the period, the Peninsular War made a significant contribution to Napoleon's eventual downfall. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $14.95.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. " The Second World War Part 1!" By David Horner. The war in the Pacific began with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 and ended with the atomic bombs on Hirsoshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, which led to the surrender in Tokyo Bay on 2 September 1945. It was a war of great naval battles, such as those in the Coral Sea, at Medway, and at Leyte and of grim jungle battles, at Guadalcanal, New Guinea and Burma. This book explores the many facets of this complicated conflict, which reshaped the face of Asia and splintered forever European invincibility as a colonial power. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $14.95.

Volume 365 - 1st printing. "World War II German Battle Insignia!" Written by Gordon Williamson. Art by Darko Pavlovic. The remarkable war effort of the German armed forces on three fronts between 1939 and 1945 was recognised by a wider range of insignia than seen in the Allied armies. While the Wehrmacht displayed fewer unit insignia than the Allies, a glance at a German soldier's tunic could reveal much more about his actual combat experience. In this book an experienced researcher explains and illustrates the Battle and Assault Badges of the Army, Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe ground troops; the sleeve shields and cuffbands issued to mark service in particular campaigns; wound badges, commemorative medals, and other types of insignia. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

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Volume 18 - 1st printing. "Supermarine Spitfire!" By Rodrigo Hernandez Cabos and Geoff Coughlin. Osprey Modelling Manual 18 examines Reginald Mitchell's classic Spitfire — the only RAF type in continuous production throughout WWII (over 20,000 were built in some 40 major variations), and an airframe adaptable as a fighter, fighter-bomber and PR aircraft. This book provides all the details needed to model the main Spitfire Marks — the Mks V and IX — and other Spitfire variants. Includes a full roundup of the models available on the market, details of where you can see the real thing, a select bibliography, and survey of websites of interest. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 44- 1st printing. "Ironsides!" Written by John Tincey. Art by Graham Turner. The Ironside is symbolic of the one occasion when the army took an active role in British politics. He represents a unique period when ordinary people displaced the established order to take political control into their own hands. In the nineteenth century a rash of historical publications, paintings and statues with a civil war theme reflected the political divisions of Victorian society and Royalist and Parliamentarian causes were argued over again, reflecting the sub text of contemporary political struggles. This book attempts to take a wider view of the Ironside as a warrior who evolved from the experiments of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries to combine firepower with the armoured cavalryman. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 45- 1st printing. "US Infantryman in World War II (1)!" Written by Robert S Rush. Art by Elizabeth Sharp. This title deals with the experiences of the American soldiers who fought the Japanese across the Pacific islands, and the specific nature of this combat environment. It follows a hypothetical soldier, 'Michael', through his enlistment into and training with the 165th Infantry Regiment (New York National Guard). It takes him through the 1941 maneuvers the 27th Infantry Division participated in, the transfer to Oahu, and into the reality of daily life and combat in the Pacific theater from 1942 to 1945, including Makin, Saipan and Okinawa. It also looks at the PTO administrative procedures for replacements, and medical and psychiatric care of the ordinary soldier. Whilst the focus is on one individual, the experiences of the many are examined and woven into an intricate and meticulous narrative. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.