Comic books October 2004

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ROB ZOMBIE (W), STEVE NILES (W), and NAT JONES (A) On sale September 22, FC, 32pg, $2.99 This is it?the winners-take-all showdown between predators and prey! Rex "The Nail" Hauser and his family have been terrorized and hunted by a bloodthirsty motorcycle gang as they tour the professional wrestling circuit across the Badlands of North Dakota. With one member of their group already murdered by the maniacs, the survivors cornered in a remote location, and their assailants growing more relentless with each attack, one thing becomes brutally clear: if the demons on wheels get their way, there's no hope of making it out alive. In this match, there's no fake blood, no staged body-slams. This is as real as it gets?one bad-ass fighting man who will do anything it takes to protect his family versus blood-curdling, unspeakable evil. Don't miss the ballsy, terrifying conclusion to this summer's must-read horror comic! Cover price $2.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Jason Asala. The Lady of Shadows introduces us to the Penfield Asylum -- home of the mysterious Romanian mute known only as the Dark Lady. She has precognitive powers, a secret she's forced to keep to herself. She sees the future -- one in which Ahab is dead and she is granted unimaginable power by the Pharaoh Khufu's own hand! But she also sees the coming of the evil Scorched Earth Shaker Society, plus a visit from the Nantucket Brown Roasters (complete with the smokin', gun-totin' Phantom Limb)! Which future will win out? The one where Ahab dies? Or the one where everybody else does? 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Written by Carlos Trillo. Art by Peni. Pinon, the evil, slobbering dog has moved in on Neferu the Cat's territory, hypnotizing his slave and mesmerizing Nerferu's mascot, the human Alex. Only the intervention of the Goddess Bastet and the Great Cat God Tefnut can save the world from certain canine domination. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. By Ken Akamatsu. Negi, the young wizard-in-training whose graduate assignment is teaching at an all-girls Japanese high school, discovers that he may not be the only one with magical powers. His students are being threatened by the attacks of a mysterious vampire. Negi had better brush up on his magical talents before the situation gets totally out of control! By the creator of the bestselling series Love Hina! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. By Ken Akamatsu. Negi, the young wizard-in-training whose graduate assignment is teaching at an all-girls Japanese high school, discovers that he may not be the only one with magical powers. His students are being threatened by the attacks of a mysterious vampire. Negi had better brush up on his magical talents before the situation gets totally out of control! By the creator of the bestselling series Love Hina! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

Action/Viz Media Edition - Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto.

ride in being an Evangelion pilot -- that is the essence of the Second Child, Soryu Asuka Langley. But the day she was chosen to be so was the most horrible of her life -- and as that truth rises to consume her, Shinji finds a new comrade in the strange, beautiful and disturbing Kaworu Nagisa. Born on the day of the Second Impact, he has been sent directly by Seele, which alone knows him by his real name -- Tabris, the Angel of Free Will. Volume 9 contains a Japanese sound FX glossary plus a special bonus article on Kaworu, the mysterious stranger of the Evangelion story.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.95.

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Giving No Quarter. Story, art and cover by Rod Espinosa. The fourth and final volume of Espinosas fantasy-adventure saga. After accidentally inheriting the role of Grand Duchess, Nalyn leads her airship crew to the Krossian stronghold, taking the fight to the enemy in a last-ditch battle for freedom. Gathering her allies from Lesazon, Nest and the spirit folk, Nalyn leads the ragtag army back to Mathenia for a final battle against the Krossian conquerors. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Regular Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rod Espinosa. Still trying to keep ahead of pursuing Krossian forces, Nalyn's ship has crossed to the continent of Ar, where she and her crew meet new allies and enemies in the lands of Shielliniath, Maledon and Lesazon. Old friends leave, new friends join, and ancient weapons on both sides of the conflict threaten to destroy everything! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., full color. Cover price $9.99.

Free Comic Book Day Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rod Espinosa. Still trying to keep ahead of pursuing Krossian forces, Nalyn's ship has crossed to the continent of Ar, where she and her crew meet new allies and enemies in the lands of Shielliniath, Maledon and Lesazon. Old friends leave, new friends join, and ancient weapons on both sides of the conflict threaten to destroy everything! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., full color.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The Kazuko Tadano Portfolio!" Featuring commentary by the artists in English text. From Graphic-Sha (How to Draw Manga series) comes the sixth volume in The New Generation of Manga Artists series! Volume 6 focuses on the inspiring shoujo and anime production art of Kazuko Tadano and Studio Viewn - a resume of work that includes Sailor Moon, Saint Seiya, Sonic Warrior Borgman, and Wedding Peach. Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.99.

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TO END ALL WARS: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Allan Jacobsen Penciled by C. P. Smith Cover by Scott Kolins Soldiers, Super Heroes, Sentinels of Liberty since the Second World War---they're the INVADERS, and they're back in this all-new ongoing monthly from writer Allan Jacobsen and artist C.P. Smith. Jim Hammond, the original Human Torch, returns to lead the INVADERS on a covert mission to stop a mysterious terrorist cell from resurrecting the monstrous evil slumbering in the depths of the Arabian Sea. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605526-00111 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by NUNZIO DEFILIPPIS & Christina Weir Pencils & Cover by Randy Green "CHOOSING SIDES" Part 4 (of 6)?It's Field Day at the Xavier Institute! As the New Mutants and the Hellions battle for bragging rights, a long shadow from one of their pasts falls over the Xavier Institute! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605544-00411 Cover price $2.99.

NOTE: Bonus material may or may not be present. The Moving Pictures Magazine. This issue: D.N.Angel - Alter egos, tempting twins; 55 reviews - Which will be our picks of the month?; Official Art of Excel Saga; Shaman King; Darling Divas - Sister Princess, Please Twins!, MY-HiME, Kaleido Star, Ah! Megami-Sama, Petite Princess Yucie; Fright Night - 31 spooktacular anime, manga and movies; Paranoia Agent - Tossing a curveball at reality; Inside Xebec - From Love Hina to Stellvia, Xebec does it right; Exclusive Manga Insert - Lagoon Engine Einsatz; Bonus Centerfold - Lady Death. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Devin Grayson Art by Mike Lilly & Andy Owens Cover by Scott McDaniel & Owens WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 3! With Batman in trouble, Dick Grayson must put aside his own feelings and return to Gotham City. But when Tarantula comes along for the ride, will the Batman family survive the shakeup? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Devin Grayson Art by Mike Lilly & Andy Owens Cover by Scott McDaniel & Owens WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 3! With Batman in trouble, Dick Grayson must put aside his own feelings and return to Gotham City. But when Tarantula comes along for the ride, will the Batman family survive the shakeup? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.25.

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Warriors! Battles Rage On All Fronts! - Written by Katie Bair & Robby Bevard. Art and Cover by Katie Bair. Marry his secret love, kill her, commit ritual suicide, or run? Naturally, Yoji's gonna choose the last option! But where? Some hillbilly backwater? A beach of sexy volleyballers? Japan itself, ancient home of ninjas and samurai? And why must he bring along a highly unskilled sober drunken ninja? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

October 2004. 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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On sale 10.20 $2.95 monthly ongoing series full color, 32 pages written by JAY FAERBER art & cover A by FRAN BUENO cover B by ANDRES PONCE CONCEPT: Bookstore clerk Liz Donnelly is a stranger in a strange land: an everyday person who married into a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lurk dark secrets, ruthless ambition and twisted desires. THIS ISSUE: As friends and foes close in on Krennick, he uncovers a secret from his past that could dramatically affect his future. Meanwhile, on a distant planet, Frost and Cosmic Rae have been separated from Rusty and the others, which doesn't please Rusty one bit. Back on Earth, Gaia starts to wonder if the "new" Doc is too good to be true. Cover price $3.50.

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32 pages. Written by JAY FAERBER. Art & cover A by FRAN BUENO. Cover B by ANDRES PONCE. CONCEPT: Bookstore clerk Liz Donnelly is a stranger in a strange land: an everyday person who married into a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lurk dark secrets, ruthless ambition and twisted desires. THIS ISSUE: As friends and foes close in on Krennick, he uncovers a secret from his past that could dramatically affect his future. Meanwhile, on a distant planet, Frost and Cosmic Rae have been separated from Rusty and the others, which doesn't please Rusty one bit. Back on Earth, Gaia starts to wonder if the "new" Doc is too good to be true. Cover price $3.50.

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by Aaron Williams Our heroes are sent to a very remote monastery to safeguard a very unique magical artifact, but the forces of evil are out to get it as well! Can our stalwart-if-clueless band open up a cask of whoop-hinder on the attacking army of horrors? Read Nodwick #26 and find out! b&w Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. "Make Yourself Indispensable in the Workplace!" By Alan Axelrod. Superman. The Man of Steel. The archetypical super-hero. A timeless symbol of bravery, excellence, and superior performance. And now, a paradigm for the model employee. Strengthen your position at work, build unquestionable character, create a valid sense of invulnerability, and leap career obstacles in a single bound with this inspirational tome featuring 21 super strategies for career advancement. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Iluustrations). Cover price $24.95.

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DAREDEVIL/ELEKTRA 2004 Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, RONALD BYRD & MICHAEL HOSKIN Cardstock Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA & RICHARD ISANOVE Whatever happened to Turk? Just how many times HAS Elektra died and come back to life? And who the heck is Mike Murdock?! Find out here as the Mighty Marvel Handbook rolls on! Featuring in-depth profiles on more than 30 of Daredevil's friends and foes -- and an all-new cover by superstar artist Salvador Larroca, digitally painted by Richard Isanove - - OHOTMUDD04 is a must-have for any true Marvel Knights fan! 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR+ ...$3.99 UPC: 5960605612-00111 Cover price $3.50.

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Written by ERIC J. MOREELS & RONALD BYRD Cardstock Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA & RICHARD ISANOVE The Mighty Marvel Handbook collides with everyone's favorite mutant! Featuring the most comprehensive profile of Wolverine ever committed to print, OHOTMUW04 also includes in-depth bios on more than 25 of the feral X-Man's friends and foes ? from Amiko to Yukio. Plus: exhaustive entries on Adamantium, Alpha Flight, Madripoor and Weapon X ? and an all-new cover by superstar artist Salvador Larroca, digitally painted by Richard Isanove! 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$3.99 UPC: 5960605613-00111 Cover price $3.99.

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When Hades comes to town, you know there'll be trouble on a massive scale. That's what happens when an unknowing act of generosity on the part of Oliver Dobbs blows the sleepy burg of Olympus Heights wide open. When you're living next door to Zeus, can you expect anyone to be who they seem to be? More classically-tinged entertainment by Kevin Munroe! FC, 32pg (of 5) $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Don't get Fooled Again!" By Eiichiro Oda. The super-powered pirate showdown continues, with Monkey D. Luffy's rubbery limbs tested to their limit against the fiendish Captain Buggy's Chop-Chop powers! Worse, Captain Buggy reveals an unexpected connection between himself and Luffy's long-lost hero, Captain "Red-Haired" Shanks! Only when the dust has cleared does Luffy's quest to become King of the Pirates truly begin. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Rating: T NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "The Black Cat Pirates!" By Eiichiro Oda. Captain Kuro of the Black Cat Pirates was the most feared evil genius on the high seas... until he vanished. Most people think he's dead, but his crew knows the truth: Kuro has been hiding in a peaceful seaside village, posing as a mild-mannered butler until the time for pillage is just right. Now that time has come, and the ruthless Black Cat Pirates are about to attack ... unless Monkey D. Luffy can stop them! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rating: T NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "For Whom the Bell Tolls!" By Eiichiro Oda. Once upon a time, Usopp was just a local boy with a talent for tall tales. Everyone in his little seaside village knew him as the joker who claimed to be a pirate captain and woke people up in the mornings by shouting "Pirates are coming!" But then real pirates landed on the beach. Now Usopp is under attack by the Black Cat Pirates, one of the most legendary and feared crews on the high seas. And three young would-be pirates have joined him in defending the village: Nami the thief, Zoro the swordsman, and Luffy, the straw-hatted pirate captain with incredible rubber powers. Usopp is about to find out how an imaginary pirate stands up to the real thing... and what it means to be a real pirate. His neighbors will never believe this in a million years. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rating: T NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "...with Glenn Ganges!" Story and art by Kevin Huizenga. It's not often that D&Q debuts a new regular comic book series, so when it happens, it's big news. Kevin Huizenga is regarded by many as being one of the most promising new talents in comics in at least a decade. He is best known for his long-running mini-comic, Supermonster, and for several outstanding short stories, including work in last year's D&Q Showcase #1. Huizenga starts off this issue with a selection of features from Supermonster, including the breathtaking Chinese landscape story and the first appearance of Glenn Ganges. Or Else debuts this year as a new quarterly title and promises to be the best ongoing comic book series since Optic Nerve! Softcover, 5-in. x 6-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.50.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. "US Marine Corps Pacific Theater of Operations 1944-45!" By Gordon L Rottman. In late1944 the US Marine Corps prepared for the toughest battles of the war. It had grown to 35,598 officers, 5,384 officer candidates, and 366,353 enlisted Marines, totaling 431,573 personnel, and now comprised of two amphibious corps, six divisions, 26 non-divisional artillery battalions, and numerous support and service units. Following on from Battle Orders 1 and 7, this book examines the continuing development of the Corps' organization, its training, tactics, weaponry, and command structure. It details the formation of the 5th and 6th Marine Divisions and the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, and examines the Corps' performance in the brutal battles on Guam, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, and its deployment as an occupation force. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $25.95.

Volume 146 - 1st printing. "The Marshall Islands 1944!" Written by Gordon L Rottman. Art by Howard Gerrard. Following the capture of Tarawa in November 1943, American eyes turned to the Marshall Islands. These were the next vital stepping-stone across the Pacific towards Japan, and would bring the islands of Guam and Saipan within the reach of US forces. In their first amphibious attack, the new 4th Marine Division landed on Roi and Namur islands on 1 February 1944, while US 7th Division landed on Kwajalein. At the time this was the longest shore-to-shore amphibious assault in history. The lessons of the bloody fighting on Tarawa had been well learned and the successful attack on the Marshalls set the pattern for future amphibious operations in the Pacific War. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Volume 51 - 1st printing. " RA-5C Vigilante Units in Combat!" Written by Robert R Powell. Art by Jim Laurier. Developed from the A-5 nuclear bomber and used in a reconnaissance role, the RA-5C Vigilante was the largest and fastest aeroplane ever to operate from the deck of an aircraft carrier. During the Vietnam War it sustained the highest loss ratio of any American aircraft in that conflict. This volume includes compelling accounts of combat missions over key communist targets, where crews dodged Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs) and anti-aircraft fire to secure all-important mission photographs. Written by a Vigilante combat veteran this book is crammed full of action-packed first-hand accounts. Softcover, 98 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Volume 111 - 1st printing. "Heroes of the Soviet Union 1941-45!" Written by Henry Sakaida. Art by Christa Hook. The Great Patriotic War began on 22 June 1941, when the Germans invaded the Soviet Union. Over 10 million Soviet soldiers took part in the war and of those about 12,600 earned the Soviet Union's highest military award - the Hero of the Soviet Union - for deeds of great daring and self sacrifice. This book covers the male recipients of the Hero of the Soviet Union award during the Great Patriotic War. Snipers, fighter pilots, partisans and spies are all included, together with the famous aces Pokryshkin and Kozhedub, who both gained the award an amazing three times. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 112 - 1st printing. "American Civil War Marines 1861-65!" Written by Ron Field. Art by Richard Hook. The part played in the Civil War by the small Marine Corps of the United and Confederate States is overshadowed by the confrontations of the great armies. Nevertheless, the coastal and riverine campaigns were of real importance, given the strategic significance of the Federal blockade of southern ports, and of the struggle for the Mississippi River. Marines wearing blue and grey fought in many dramatic actions afloat and ashore - ship-to-ship engagements, cutting-out expeditions, and coastal landings. This book offers a comprehensive summary of all such battles, illustrated with rare early photographs, and meticulously researched color plates detailing the often obscure minutiae of Marine uniforms and equipment. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Volume 25 - 1st printing. "The Walls of Constantinople AD 324-1453!" Written by Stephen Turnbull. Art by Peter Dennis. The walls of Constantinople are the greatest surviving example of European medieval military architecture in the world. They withstood numerous sieges until being finally overcome by the artillery of Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453, and exist today as a time capsule of Byzantine and Medieval history. This book examines the main defensive system protecting the landward side of the city, which consisted of three parallel walls about 5 miles long. The walls defended the city against intruders, including Attila the Hun, before finally being breached by European knights during the Fourth Crusade in 1204 and, ultimately, destroyed by Turkish artillery in 1453. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 26 - 1st printing. "Afghanistan Cave Complexes 1979-2004!" Written by Mir Bahmanyar. Art by Ian Palmer. Following the Soviet invasion in 1979, the Mujahideen defenders of Afghanistan developed and reinforced many natural cave systems to use as supply bases and defensive positions. The Taliban and Al Qaeda further strengthened these positions in the 1990s. Following the events of September 11, 2001, these cave systems have once more come to prominence and sites such as Tora Bora and Zhawar Kili have featured in news headlines around the world. This title provides an analysis of these caves and underground systems, and discusses the U.S.-led Coalition's tactical approach to dislodging the enemy from these fortified positions. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $18.95.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. "French Fortresses in North America 1535-1763!" Written by René Chartrand. Art by Donato Spedaliere. Following the discovery of America by Columbus in 1492, European colonists brought their system of fortification to the New World in an attempt to ensure their safety and consolidate their conquests. French and British explorers came later to North America, and thus the establishment of their sizeable settlements only got under way during the 17th century. The inhabitants of New France built elaborate fortifications to protect their towns and cities. This book provides a detailed examination of the defenses of four of them: Québec, Montréal and Louisbourg in Canada, and New Orleans in Louisiana. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 417 - 1st printing. "The Irish Defence Forces since 1922!" Written by Donal MacCarron. Art by Bill Younghusband. Born in the Civil War of 1922-23, the army of the Republic of Ireland occupied a sensitive place in the national culture for many years. In World War II, it faced the challenge of maintaining Ireland's integrity as a neutral. Post-war, it found a new role in 1960, providing troops for the United Nations intervention in the war-torn Congo; and since then has supported UN missions in the Middle East and elsewhere. More recently the border with troubled Ulster has obliged the Republic to invest in reform and modernisation. Ireland's freedom to seek examples and equipment worldwide has created an interesting progression of uniforms, illustrated in this study of Ireland's forces over 80 years. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

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Volume 90- 1st printing. "US Marine Corps Tank Crewman 1965-70!" Written by Ed Gilbert. Art by Howard Gerrard. By 1960, following Korea, tanks and their crews had proved themselves to be a fundamental part of the Marine Corps' combined arms team. When the Marines were ordered to Vietnam in 1965, they took their tanks with them. This book explores this decision, which created a political storm. The presence of the tanks became a lightning rod for accusations of an 'escalation' of the war. Nevertheless, the tanks not only proved their value in the anti-guerrilla campaigns, but also amid the bitter conventional fighting and extraordinary casualties at Hue City. The ability to undertake such radical change and to prevail demonstrated the versatility, courage and tenacity that are the hallmarks of the 'ordinary' Marine. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 91- 1st printing. "Knight Templar 1120-1312!" Written by Helen Nicholson. Art by Wayne Reynolds. The order of the Temple was a military-religious organisation that was set up to protect pilgrims and settlers in the Holy Land. The Templars believed they were God's warriors fighting on God's behalf and developed a fearsome reputation among the neighbouring Muslim rulers. This book examines the men who joined the order and why they joined it, focusing on those who fought in the Holy Land. Based on contemporary sources it provides an effective insight into the daily lives of the warriors, from their admission ceremony to their training, organisation in the field, and how they fought in battle. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Tom Raney The Outsiders vs. The Fearsome Five! Things get ugly when team-leader Nightwing puts the Outsiders in serious danger to save the day! On sale Aug 18 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Horror Comics Then and Now - From the mystery of the record-breaking Gaines EC File Copies to IDW's secret variants, horror comics have always been a healthy part of the business. Now with a newly-expanded pricing section, the Overstreet team digs into Tales From the Crypt, Army of Darkness, Tomb of Dracula, Frankenstein Mobster, 30 Days of Night and many other horror greats! Also: Ultimate Spider-Man - weird misprints sell; Wizard World Chicago Report - CGC certifies 1800+ on-site; and auction results! 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.25.

2nd and later printings. Learn comic book writing by reading examples by the best. Panel One (Volume 1) includes full scripts by Neil Gaiman, Kurt Busiek, Greg Rucka, and Kevin Smith, plus a plot by Marv Wolfman, a drawn script by Jeff Smith, and a short script by Nat Gertler with an illustrated version drawn by Steve Lieber. Panel Two (Volume 2) includes a panel-by-panel plot by Mark Evanier, along with full scripts by folks ranging from Golden Age great Otto Binder to best-selling author Peter David. Drawn scripts are by Scott McCloud, Judd Winick, and Mike Baron. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 194 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Nanae Chrono. With Japan in the midst of a bloody revolution, an elite cadre of samurai swordsmen known as the Shinsengumi must protect the embattled city of Kyoto. Not long ago, young Tetsunosuke Ichimura - page to Vice Commander Hijikata - earned the newest position on this sword-wielding posse. When a strange gun-toting swordsman, Ryoma Sakamoto, recognizes Tetsunosuke and his brother as the sons of someone he calls the "Peacemaker," trouble brews and the other Shinsengumi run the outsider out of town. Meanwhile, Suzu, a rival of Tetsunosuke, involves himself in the murder of a caretaker! Softcover, 192 pages, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $9.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Charles M. Schulz. Peanuts: A Golden Celebration honors the momentous 50th anniversary of Charlie Brown and the gang with over 1,000 carefully selected strips that tell the story of Peanuts like no other book before. Softcover, 10-in. x 11 1/2-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $19.95.

by Ben Raab, Nick Derington, Ken Wolak, & Doug Klauba The Wasaka tribe, since the days of Christopher Walker, have had but one goal: destroy the Phantom. In the deep woods this rain soaked night, their dark shaman's trap is sprung against Kit and his wife Diana! Will his dream of blood drenched vengeance come true? As always, 28 pages of story action! FC, 28pg$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Signed by Jim Silke and Lisa Marie Scott - 1st printing. This special hardcover edition is signed by Jim Silke and Lisa Marie Scott and is limited to a production run of only 300 copies. Jim Silke shares his hilarious first-person account of life as a 'pinup' artist-from the comic-strip vixens that influenced his youth, to his real-life adventures photographing Hollywood's most beautiful starlets and models, to his slaving over magical images of Bettie Page, Brigitte Bardot, and a host of other beauties. Lavishly illustrated with over 100 new images by Silke and classic 'girl artists' George Petty, Coby Whitmore, Enoch Bolles, Al Parker, Rolf Armstrong, and others. Pin-Up: The Illegitimate Art is a delightful, sharp, insightful look at the 'bedtime babies,' 'devil women,' and 'bare-naked ladies' that grace the walls-and hearts-of red-blooded lady lovers the world over. Silke is one of the few artists who could write this story. From his Grammy Award-winning stint as a music industry art director to his years as a magazine publisher, glamour photographer, screenwriter, and comic book artist, Silke's sensual artistic vision has made a distinct and lasting impact on contemporary culture. ? DH Press Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, full color. Includes a Lone Star Comics Certificate of Authenticity Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. This special hardcover edition is signed by Jim Silke and Lisa Marie Scott and is limited to a production run of only 300 copies. Jim Silke shares his hilarious first-person account of life as a 'pinup' artist-from the comic-strip vixens that influenced his youth, to his real-life adventures photographing Hollywood's most beautiful starlets and models, to his slaving over magical images of Bettie Page, Brigitte Bardot, and a host of other beauties. Lavishly illustrated with over 100 new images by Silke and classic 'girl artists' George Petty, Coby Whitmore, Enoch Bolles, Al Parker, Rolf Armstrong, and others. Pin-Up: The Illegitimate Art is a delightful, sharp, insightful look at the 'bedtime babies,' 'devil women,' and 'bare-naked ladies' that grace the walls-and hearts-of red-blooded lady lovers the world over. Silke is one of the few artists who could write this story. From his Grammy Award-winning stint as a music industry art director to his years as a magazine publisher, glamour photographer, screenwriter, and comic book artist, Silke's sensual artistic vision has made a distinct and lasting impact on contemporary culture. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. This special hardcover edition is signed by Jim Silke and Lisa Marie Scott and is limited to a production run of only 300 copies. Jim Silke shares his hilarious first-person account of life as a 'pinup' artist-from the comic-strip vixens that influenced his youth, to his real-life adventures photographing Hollywood's most beautiful starlets and models, to his slaving over magical images of Bettie Page, Brigitte Bardot, and a host of other beauties. Lavishly illustrated with over 100 new images by Silke and classic 'girl artists' George Petty, Coby Whitmore, Enoch Bolles, Al Parker, Rolf Armstrong, and others. Pin-Up: The Illegitimate Art is a delightful, sharp, insightful look at the 'bedtime babies,' 'devil women,' and 'bare-naked ladies' that grace the walls-and hearts-of red-blooded lady lovers the world over. Silke is one of the few artists who could write this story. From his Grammy Award-winning stint as a music industry art director to his years as a magazine publisher, glamour photographer, screenwriter, and comic book artist, Silke's sensual artistic vision has made a distinct and lasting impact on contemporary culture. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Cheese!" By Jay Geldhof and Rob Ullman. AdHouse Books makes the second Pink volume doubly delicious by bringing two great artists together under one cover! Jay Geldhof and Rob Ullman will share duties by creating pin-ups and sketches of the female form. Yep, good ol' cheesecake! Girls! Girls! Girls! ...and some in color! Each issue of Pink comes encased within a pink plastic envelope and contain an added bonus! This issue includes an illustrated drink coaster! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: May or may NOT include sticker. Cover price $10.00.