Comic books October 2001

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Stories, Art and Cover by Scott Roberts. Don't miss the latest issue of the Big Amoeba award-winning series! These volumes are a great introduction, for fans young and old alike, to Scott Roberts' acclaimed series about the adventures of a young girl named Patty-Cake, presented through Roberts' observant, satirical and comical perspective! In this issue: Patty-Cake's new babysitter, Carrie Lightly, has a complicated love life in "The Set-Up"; Patty-Cake visits José just before his sister's baptism in "La Familia DuPois"; Irving is feeling poorly and Patty-Cake comes to visit in "Bed of Pain"; Patty-Cake wants to help her father with the leaves in the garden in "The Helper"; Patty-Cake and Sandy object to succotash in "Yuck"; and a fake ad for transforming toys in "Trans Mogros." Also: Illustration by Thomas Rebella, and "Etc!" 1-pager by Dave Roberts. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "...And Everything Nice!" Story and art by Scott Roberts. This book is the first in a series of trade paperbacks from SLG collecting the original Patty Cake material. This book, called Sugar & Spice...Mostly Spice, contains the hard-to-find first three issues from the 1995 Permanent Press series -- reprinted for the first time in their entirety, plus 16 pages of previously unpublished material, including the first appearances of Keith and Susie. Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

1st printing. Edited by Chip Kidd. This beautiful album will dazzle fans of Charles M. Shulz and his much cherished art, providing an unprecedented glimpse into the work of the most brilliant and beloved cartoonist of the 20th century. Reproduced here are more than 500 comic strips, as well as such rarities as a sketchbook from Shulz's army days in the early '40s, his private scrapbook of pre-Peanuts Li'l Folks strips, development sketches for the first versions of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, and many more never-before-seen material gathered from Shulz's archives in Santa Rosa, California. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 8-in. x 7-in., 336 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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Does NOT include Cover Sash - 1st printing. Edited by Chip Kidd. This beautiful album will dazzle fans of Charles M. Shulz and his much cherished art, providing an unprecedented glimpse into the work of the most brilliant and beloved cartoonist of the 20th century. Reproduced here are more than 500 comic strips, as well as such rarities as a sketchbook from Shulz's army days in the early '40s, his private scrapbook of pre-Peanuts Li'l Folks strips, development sketches for the first versions of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, and many more never-before-seen material gathered from Shulz's archives in Santa Rosa, California. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 8-in. x 7-in., 336 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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cover by humberto ramos paul jenkins/mark buckingham/wayne faucher With great power there must also come great responsibility, but what if one does not want the power in the first place? Spider-Man faces off against such an individual, when a new foe takes it upon himself to cleanse the city ? literally!Paul Jenkins script. Mark Buckingham art. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. By Janet Dobson and Michael Wooldridge. Widely considered the "Father of Pin-Up Artists," Rolf Armstrong's early 1900's luminous portraits of famous actresses and idealized girls-next-door, characterized by grace, vibrancy, and an indescribable life-like quality, defined the vision of feminine beauty for the next 40 years! Pin-Up Dreams showcases 300 resplendent reproductions of the very best of Armstrong's dream-girl images spanning his 50-year career, providing a treasure trove of lavish cultural and vintage Americana from such esteemed publications as the Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, Screenland, and Photoplay. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

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by IAN EDGINTON, PACO MEDINA, JUAN VLASCO, and GUY MAJOR; cover by KILIAN PLUNKETT Hunted by the implacable Commander Kharim, the rebels Esau, Seneca, and the legendary, aged a. pe warrior Attar head deep into the uncharted wilds where they find a besieged outpost of apes and humans, masters and servants, fighting side by side in a battle with a primal, ancient evil...one that reveals the dark side to the origins of ape and human alike. On sale October 3 FC, 32pg (Plunkett cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by IAN EDGINTON, PACO MEDINA, JUAN VLASCO, and GUY MAJOR; cover by KILIAN PLUNKETT Hunted by the implacable Commander Kharim, the rebels Esau, Seneca, and the legendary, aged a. pe warrior Attar head deep into the uncharted wilds where they find a besieged outpost of apes and humans, masters and servants, fighting side by side in a battle with a primal, ancient evil...one that reveals the dark side to the origins of ape and human alike. On sale October 3 FC, 32pg (Plunkett cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Warren Ellis. Art and cover by John Cassady. For Elijah Snow, it's time to look at everything that Planetary has encountered during the past year and start piecing it all together. Who is the Hark Corporation? Why do they sometimes work with the Four? And the biggest question of all: Why are the Four currently in Australia, building a giant gun atop Ayers Rock? FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.50.

Feature articles on Wagon Train playsets and Timpo train sets. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on white paper with cardstock covers. Cover price $4.95.

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MATURE READERS.

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By Drew Hayes and Jason Alexander. It's the violent, heartbreaking conclusion to the first-ever Poison Elves mini-series! The lines have been drawn: as a future healer, Lirilith cannot allow herself to stay with a murderer, but even with this knowledge Lusiphur refuses to let his would-be assassins walk free. As love loses out to vengeance, Lusiphur finds that the sharp blade of a sword can't slice away all the pain he's feeling - but it can come surprisingly close. This issue is also available as a Special Limited Edition of 500, each signed by Hayes & Alexander, and featuring an all-new cover painted by Drew Hayes. Cover price $2.95.

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by Hayes & Fillbäch Brothers He lives in Lusiphur's head like a monkey on his back, but what do we REALLY know about Parintachin? In this brand-new miniseries by Drew Hayes and the Fillbäch Brothers, the mysterious Imp finally gets his due. Learn what life is like inside Lusiphur's head and find out what exactly Parintachin does in there all day. Combine the single-most popular supporting character in the POISON ELVES universe (except for maybe the Purple Marauder--but he'll just have to wait...) with the Fillbäch Brothers impish sense of humor and you get one of the most bizarre and fun rides in Poison Elves history. b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects Poison Elves TPB (1996-2005) Vol. 1-4 (I, Lusiphur (1991) #1-7 and Poison Elves (1993-1995 1st Series) #8-20). Story and art by Drew Hayes. From 1991 to 1995, Drew Hayes self-published an independent comic first called I, Lusiphur. The Poison Elves: The Mulehide Years contains all 20 issues of Drew's seminal work. Softcover, 480 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

WRITTEN BY BRETT LEWIS. ART BY CHRISTOPHER COOK AND MIKE DECARLO. COVER BY PHIL MOY. The day is saved, but all is lost! After messing up a smackdown with the mighty "Cater- Pillager," Bubbles runs away! When the monster makes a comeback, it looks like Townsville's on the ropes for sure! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Frighty Night". By E.S. Mooney. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with full color illustrated) Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Mike Avon Oeming. (C) Pat Garrahy. An on-going series. "GROUPIES!" Part 3. This murder solved!...? The spectacular conclusion to POWERS most baudy storyline. As a super-hero who often hooked up with super-hero groupies has been found dead, Walker and Pilgrim solve the case ... but wait till you see what they discover. As suprising a chapter in the Powers series as you are going to find. Nominated for two Harvey awards for comic excellence-best new series and best new talent. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Peter David discusses The Haunted; Brian Pulido discusses the Dark Alliance action figure line. Flip covers: Powers by Michael Avon Oeming; The Dark Knight Strikes Again by Frank Miller. 8x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 Cover price $3.25.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. In this issue, the fan-favorite character, Emma the Angel Bird, returns in her own starring role! In this two-parter, mischievous Emma again gets involved in the love lives of the heirs to the Kingdom of Gemstone. This is the third of four issues containing never-before-collected stories set in the Princess Prince universe, each one featuring all-new covers, never published anywhere before, specially drawn for CPM Manga by Tomoko! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY In stores August 22. Nominated for 5 Eisner Awards ? including "Best Continuing Series!" Stacia, the replacement Promethea and temporary guardian of New York City, has a close encounter of the violent kind...with The Five Swell Guys! Meanwhile, Sophie's wanderings continue through the other realms, this time to the turbulent and treacherous land of emotion. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 5, Issue 10 - October 2001. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP has sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premier experts in Japanese pop culture. "Cinderella": Cinderalla may be a servant now, but she still has time to fall in love. "Dance Till Tomorrow": Miyuki calls off all wedding plans and life for Suekichi settles back into a twisted sort of normality. "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": Boy's manga. Girl's manga. Let our helpful experts be your guide to these two very different genres. "Bakune Young": Renge is a one-woman special forces team when she makes a bold attempt at amphibious assault on a U.S. aircraft. "Banana Fish": The next in command of Shorter's street gang thinks Ash killed his leader and now this upstart is out for brutal revenge. "Uzumaki": The town lighthouse begins beaming a spiral pattern and anyone who goes into the tower to investigate never returns. What is happening on the beaches of Kurozu-cho? Plus: "Short Cuts"! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

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Painted cover by Tim Bradstreet. Garth Ennis / Steve Dillon / Jimmy Palmiotti. It's Survivor - Punisher style! Trapped on the remote scrap of dirt known as Grand Nixon Island, it's the Punisher vs. an army of psychotic mercenary criminals! Will Frank Castle make it off alive - or will the French soldiers irritate him to death? Cover price $2.99.

by Joshua Dysart, Fabiano Neves, Romano Molennar, Phyllis Novin, &Colorgraphix The Los Angeles dawn breaks, a mortal woman lays dying in it's golden light. Her name is Sakkara and she carries deep inside of her the sleeping demon Purgatori! Even now, as she struggles to live, fallen angels, powerful vampires, and a warrior from a once proud, now crumbling kingdom, are mobilizing to hunt down the woman who would be the Blood Goddess. Chaos! Comics is proud to present the story of one woman's struggle to overcome mortal fear and regain her rightful power in a world that wants her dead. From Joshua Dysart, writer of the cult hit Violent Messiahs, comes a new kind of Purgatori parable: the tale of Darkest Hour! FC, 32pg Cover price $9.95.

Vol. 2 #4 in indicia. Cover pencils by Bill Morrison, inks by Batton Lash. "The Amazing Radioactive Spider," script by Batton Lash, pencils by Mike DeCarlo, inks by Bob Smith; During a lecture by Radioactive Man, Parker Peterman is accidently bitten by a radioactive spider; But Parker Peterman doesn't quite turn out like a certain Peter Parker. "The Thing in My Head!", script by Batton Lash, pencils by Batton Lash (layouts) and Mike DeCarlo (pencils), inks by Murphy Anderson; Radioactive Man's secret identity is in jeopardy when a stranger accidentally takes a picture of him as Claude Kane III with the jagged piece of metal stuck in his head. "The Beauty Queen from the 21st Century!", script by Batton Lash, pencils by Batton Lash (layouts) and Mike DeCarlo (pencils), inks by Bob Smith; Gloria Grand investigates a beauty pageant to find out if it's been fixed. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. A mysterious kendo expert steps into the ring to help Ranma win the martial arts cheerleading contest against Mariko. Is this masked swordsman Kuno or someone else? There's no time to find out now because Mariko has just pulled out her ultimate weapon: razor sharp spiked pom-poms! The stunning conclusion to the martial arts cheerleading battle! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st Edition - Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. Softcover, 5-in x 8-in. 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

One-shot, 2001. Written and drawn by Patrick Fillion. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

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One-shot, 2001. Written and drawn by Patrick Fillion. Variant cover by Matt Martin. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

One-shot, 2001. Written and drawn by Patrick Fillion. Variant wraparound cover. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

One-shot, 2001. Written and drawn by Patrick Fillion. Variant Adult Cover by Patrick Fillion. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

One-shot, 2001. Written and drawn by Patrick Fillion. Variant Worship cover. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

One-shot, 2001. Written and drawn by Patrick Fillion. Variant Expanded cover. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

One-shot, 2001. Written and drawn by Patrick Fillion. Variant Expanded Adult cover. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

One-shot, 2001. Written and drawn by Patrick Fillion. Variant Evil Duo cover. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

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This issue: Charles de Lint - Flying with the Little People; Mages in Exile by Terry McGarry; Michael Whelan takes a leap of faith; Witchblade - TV Fantasy. Cover price $3.99.

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By Ryo Mizuno and Setsuko Yoneyama. This remarkable series brings together two top Japanese creators: Ryo Mizuno, the popular creator of the Lodoss saga, and Setsuko Yoneyama, the famous shoujo artist, creator of the Endless Waltz manga series. In this new series, Deedlit and Parn, the heroes of the first great Lodoss anime series and of the Grey Witch comic series, are reunited at last. They have joined forces with a movement to free an oppressed village from aristocratic overlords, and in this issue the villagers meet in secret, deeply afraid of their rulers. This issue includes the continuation of an interview with famed voice actress Lisa Ortiz, who not only provides the voice of Deedlit, but also Lina Inverse from Slayers! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mina Hwang. Following his encounter, Philar heads back to school. But when he arrives, his teacher punishes him for the previous day's "trouble" by having him run 10 laps. As he finishes the last lap, hardly out of breath, he starts to wonder what really has happened to him. He has changed both physically and mentally. Kitara, daughter of a shaman, uses her psychic abilities to warn Philar via telepathy. But this display of power provokes Lunarena into attacking Kitara; preventing further awakening of Philar's memories. But Sadad has something to say about that. Meanwhile, Philar discovers the full use of his powers and doesn't hesitate to kick some android butt! Overwhelmed with the changes occurring and the flood of memories, he's plagued by nightmares of becoming a "freak" or scientific oddity. Even worse, he ponders if he won't make it. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

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1st printing.

Based on the story by Marcel Proust. Adapted by Stephane Heuet.

At last brought to the U.S., the best-selling comics adaptation of the great classic of French literature that scandalized the French establishment as reported on the front page of the New York Times! In clear line style a la Herge Tintin.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, full color.

NOTE: "These clever editions are much more than comic Cliff Notes. They are original and engaging in their own right." - San Francisco Chronicle. "Sumptuous and absorbing." - The Washington Post

Cover price $13.95.

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This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Artisan Entertainment's "Replicant" starring Jean Claude Van-Damme and Michael Rooker. It includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 2 pages, B&W.

This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Columbia Pictures' "Riding in Cars With Boys" starring Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Brittany Murphy, and James Woods. It includes 13 color slides featuring promotional and production stills.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. The Rifter is a synthesis of Game Master and Players' Guide, talent show, fan forum, news/house organ, sourcebook and fun for the entire Megaverse of Palladium RPGs. Every issue, unique and informative. Includes Palladium news, coming attractions, Official source and game material, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Written by Brien Cardello. Art by Oliver Drac. 28 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY. A deadly face from Spoiler's past returns to haunt her while Robin makes a horrendous discovery about two of his classmates, one of whom is his closest friend. The truth about Brentwood Academy comes to light; a familiar face or three crawl out of the woodwork with repercussions that will last into next year; and there's a giant gunfight in a hotel, no less! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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Painted cover by Julie Bell. Fiona Avery / Aaron Lopresti / Randy Emberlin. Continuing Rogue's solo story! Despondent about her lack of control over her own life, Rogue hits the road, in search of peace. In search of herself. She finds herself in a sleepy Maine town, but even here simple friendship holds the potential for tragedy. Told from Rogue's point of view, this is the tale of a young woman struggling to maintain contact with those around her - when, for her, contact could prove deadly. Cover price $2.50.