Comic books May 2003

Fools Rashomon! - Written by Peter David. Pencils by Gordon Purcell. Cover by Amanda Conner & Steve Leialoha. On the Soulsearchers' tenth anniversary, Kelly goes into heavy-duty therapy with snarky Langley, which leads to surprising revelations about the SS's origins! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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By Fred Reyes, Adam Messano and Aaron Leach. On their first mission, a super-hero strike team battles a giant creature awakened from a 60-year hibernation! 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY NORM BREYFOGLE AND DENNIS JANKE; COVER BY P. CRAIG RUSSELL In stores March 5. All things must come to an end...but the final issue of THE SPECTRE features a new beginning of sorts as Hal Jordan makes a heartbreaking decision regarding the fate of his niece. FC, 32 PG. FINAL ISSUE $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Written by Frank A. Lauria. Pencils and Cover by Michael Docherty. U.S. Intelligence believes that the Iraqis have built a secret base on the Kerguelen Islands, technically a holding of France -- but the French government is refusing to cooperate. Now the men of SpecWar must clandestinely slip onto the frigid, storm-tossed islands, uncover the Iraqi arsenal, and destroy it. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.25.

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Cover pencils by Pat Olliffe, inks by Al Williamson. Daddy's Girl! starring Spider-Girl, script by Tom DeFalco (plot, script) and Ron Frenz (plot), pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Al Williamson and Rodney Ramos; Spider-Girl and American Dream return from the parallel dimension with Captain America and find a large band of heroes gathered to challenge Seth the Serpent God. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Spider-Man: Blue (2002) #1-6.

Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Tim Sale.

Spider-Man: Blue is a lavish look back at a pivotal era - including the introduction of Peter's first love Gwen Stacy, his budding friendship with Harry Osborn and Spider- Man's startling final battle against the Green Goblin.

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $21.99.

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Cover by Chris Giarrusso Chris Giarrusso (w & i) Exploding from the panels of the BULLPEN BITS comic strip, here come the MINI- MARVELS in their very own full-length comedy/adventure one-shot. In the first of 2 stories, Spidey and Venom face off... for the right to have the biggest paper route! And in the second story, Wolvie wakes up to discover that his teammates, the X-Men, have betrayed him ... They've finished off the last of his breakfast, leading Wolvie into a quest to the supermarket! (Rush solicited for sale in March!) 40 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES...$3.50 Chris Giarrusso. Cover price $3.50.

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PETER DAVID, POP MHAN, and NORMAN LEE On sale May 28, b&w, 24pg, (2 of 3), $2.99 The villainous Dreamboat has poisoned both Japan's Defense Minister and Japan's leading secret agent?SpyGirl! With SpyGirl fighting hallucinations, Dreamboat may finally have the chance to complete his nefarious schemes. Fortunately the organization SpyGirl works for, M.A.N.G.A. (the Middle Asian Network of Global Activities) may be able to team up with their counterparts from the United States, S.H.I.R.T.S. (Secret Headquarters, International Reconnaissance, Tactics, and Spies) in order to stop Dreamboat! Featuring fan-faves Pop Mhan and Peter David, this three issue excursion into madness, close calls, action, and laughs is bound to please. Cover price $2.99.

The Magazine of the Official Star Trek Club. This issue: The Myth of Vulcan Logic?; Enterprise Producer Chris Black; "New Directions" - Robert Duncan McNeill & Roxann Dawson; "Journey to Babel" - Why It's a Classic; Eddie Paskey, '60s Stand-In - Never-Before-Seen Photos Inside; Anthony Montgomery - Travis Mayweather Breaks Out; Pull-Out Poster - Ens. Mayweather. Cover price $5.95.

Issue 104 - May, 2003. Interviews: Dominic Keating, Scott Bakula, Michael Dorn, Michael Piller, Denise Crosby. Features: Enterprise set tour, board game, Suurok-class. Softcover, 9" x 11.5", 68 pages, full color.

JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, DAN PARSONS cover by TBA On sale May 21, FC, 32pg, $2.99 While the rest of the Jedi have become generals and are leading armies in the Clone Wars, Quinlan Vos has remained in the shadows. Sent undercover by the Jedi Council to spy on the Separatists, the Council now fears that Quin has gone too deep. Is he still an agent for the Republic, or has he turned traitor? When Quin disobeys an order to return to Coruscant, another Jedi is sent to bring him back?or end his treachery! Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Wookiee World!" Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #82-95.

Written by Jo Duffy, Ann Nocenti, Roy Richardson, and Randy Stradley. Art By Bret Blevins, Sal Buscema, Jan Duursema, Ron Frenz, Tom Mandrake, David Mazzucchelli, and Bob Mcleod. Cover by Tony Salmons and Tom Palmer.

Dark Horse Comics presents the latest volume of Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... featuring classic Star Wars stories not seen in over twenty years and an amazing, "All Star" line-up of creators!

Originally printed by Marvel Comics, these stories have been meticulously re-colored and are sure to please both new and old Star Wars fans. The events in "Wookie World" take place after Return of the Jedi as our beloved Star Wars gang establishes a base of leadership for their newly freed galaxy on the planet Endor.

The stories in this volume take us on solo and team adventures with our favorite galactic heroes. In "The Alderaan Factor," a stranded Princess Leia fights for her life with another native of her destroyed home world - an Imperial trooper! Lando Calrissian goes to the aid of an old flame and becomes enmeshed in a planet's struggle between democracy and aristocratic rule in "Sweetheart Contract." Han Solo and Chewbacca set out on an old-fashioned treasue hunt in "Seoul Searching" and manage to thwart an Imperial plot. And much more!

Introduction by Star Wars writer and editor Randy Stradley!

Softcover, 360 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

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Inside: Return of the Jedi 20th Anniversary - 100 Jedi secrets, Warwick Davis remembers Wicket, Ken Ralston's FX karma, revenge of the collectors; Episode III update - Rick McCallum reports from Australia; Troy Denning; who's who - Max Rebo band; Star Wars Galaxies -choosing sides; Behind the Magic - Droid Factory; Rubio & Lama Su - cloning around; all-new Return of the Jedi poster. Cover price $5.99.

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JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, and DAN PARSONS; cover by JAN DUURSEMA On sale April 16, FC, 48pg, $4.99 A Double-Sized Clone Wars Special! Among the Jedi, Master Shaak Ti is known as a peacemaker; the calm voice of reason. But caught on the ground on war-torn Brentaal IV with a rapidly dwindling platoon of clone troopers, Shaak Ti is forced to go on the offensive! A Magna-gun emplacement is preventing Republic ships from landing reinforcements, and to save the mission?and the lives of Ti's own troops?the guns must be silenced. To accomplish the task, Shaak Ti will accept whatever help she can get?even that of a killer convicted of murdering Ti's former pupil! Fire up you lightsabers and get ready for the biggest Clone Wars battle to date, with guest-stars from all over the Star Wars galaxy! Cover price $4.99.

May 2003. Starburst is Britain's "premier magazine of sci-fi entertainment." Issue #298 includes: David Boreanaz on Angel; Connor Trinneer on Star Trek: Enterprise; behind the scenes on The Matrix Reloaded; Peter Jackson on King Kong. Boreanaz cover. Cover price $6.99.

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The Animatrix - you won't believe your eyes; X2: X-Men United - designing mutant warfare; The Matrix Reloaded & Lord of the Rings - Agent Smith reports & Elf lord Elrond speaks; superhuman interviews with Christopher Reeve, Ben Affleck & Colin (Bullseye) Farrell. The Animatrix cover. Cover price $7.99.

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Preview leads into new Authority series. WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT AND ROBBIE MORRISON; ART BY WHILCE PORTACIO, DWAYNE TURNER AND SAL REGLA; COVER BY PORTACIO EYE OF THE STORM. Ben Santini and his StormWatch team confront a disturbed super- human who prefers to live in the world of fiction and drags everyone around him kicking and screaming into his demented story! Will the team's training and preparation be enough to save Team Achilles? Plus, part 1 of the 3- part back-up story THE AUTHORITY: "High Stakes." Pt. 2 in Sleeper #3 and Pt. 3 in Wildcats #8. MATURE READERS FC, 40 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By Michael Teitelbaum. Find out how a nuclear explosion transformed a top scientist into a monster of superhuman strength! With DK READERS, children will learn to read - then read to learn! Featuring stunning artwork from legendary artists like Jack Kirby, John Byrne, Sal Buscema, Adam Kubert, Bruce Timm and more! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

2nd and later printings. By Michael Teitelbaum. Find out how a nuclear explosion transformed a top scientist into a monster of superhuman strength! With DK READERS, children will learn to read - then read to learn! Featuring stunning artwork from legendary artists like Jack Kirby, John Byrne, Sal Buscema, Adam Kubert, Bruce Timm and more! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

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Stories, Art and Cover by Gary Spencer Millidge. Police Sergeant Clarke sifts through the evidence and questions the main suspect for Peter's murder. Meanwhile, the Doctor makes a surprising discovery and Alex's path crosses with the village's secret society for the first time. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) J.M. & Randy Lofficier (P) Manuel Garcia (I) Eduardo Alpuente FC 32pp $2.95 Six issue monthly finite series In stores the week of May 28th The Concept: HOMICRON: a NASA physicist whose body is inhabited by a powerful alien; STARLOCK: the former servant of awesome cosmic entities, now a fugitive; FUTURA: a mysterious woman from another dimension; JALEB: the secretive agent of a race of telepaths; JAYDEE: the deadliest killing machine in the universe; These are STRANGERS to our world, brought together by Tanka, an "invariant" empowered by an unfathomably distant future to safeguard our time. This issue: "Caresses such as Snakes Give"?The TARANTULA plans to crash the Clash's space station on Earth with its deadly cargo, virtually ending all life on the planet. To insure her victory, she uses her deadliest pawn: Jaydee, an unstoppable, shapeshifting, killing organism, whom she unleashes on the Strangers. While on Earth, Tanka and Jaleb draw plans, in space a deadly countdown has begun. Finally, the mastermind behind the doomsday scheme is revealed: the Necromancer. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) J.M. & Randy Lofficier (P) Manuel Garcia (I) Eduardo Alpuente FC 32pp $2.95 Six issue monthly finite series In stores the week of May 28th The Concept: HOMICRON: a NASA physicist whose body is inhabited by a powerful alien; STARLOCK: the former servant of awesome cosmic entities, now a fugitive; FUTURA: a mysterious woman from another dimension; JALEB: the secretive agent of a race of telepaths; JAYDEE: the deadliest killing machine in the universe; These are STRANGERS to our world, brought together by Tanka, an "invariant" empowered by an unfathomably distant future to safeguard our time. This issue: "Caresses such as Snakes Give"?The TARANTULA plans to crash the Clash's space station on Earth with its deadly cargo, virtually ending all life on the planet. To insure her victory, she uses her deadliest pawn: Jaydee, an unstoppable, shapeshifting, killing organism, whom she unleashes on the Strangers. While on Earth, Tanka and Jaleb draw plans, in space a deadly countdown has begun. Finally, the mastermind behind the doomsday scheme is revealed: the Necromancer. Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. Katchoo faces her deadliest challenge ever when she uncovers the identity of the deadly DUCk who has been stalking her for two years! If you've ever wanted to get revenge on a stalker, this is an issue you must read! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

By David Lapham. Seven otherwise delightful young people have just realized there are no rules. No consequences. No limits. Nothing stopping them from getting or doing whatever they want. And they don't want nothin' except to make you pay for all the bad stuff you've never done... Society has run amuck and the fallout will be devastating! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Joel Orff.

Great Moments in Rock 'N' Roll is a collection of true stories. Though several of these comics feature well known musicians, they aren't necessarily about music. These are funny and sometimes poignant comics about people struggling with and celebrating their circumstances, often through unlikely forms of self-expression.

Softcover, 10" x 10", 72 pages, B&W.

Issue #1 - May 2003. World War II. Invasion at Anzio and the German Tenth Army seizes the initiative. Written and drawn by Ron Ledwell. 7-in. x 10 1/2-in., 28 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.75.

Japanese Toy Culture. This issue: Pushead, Devilman, Transformers, Jumbo Machinders, Designer Vinyls, Microman, Die-Cast, Vintage Vinyl, Rich Colman, Nathan Cabrera, Kozyndan, Jimbo, Clear Cyborg Vinyls, Todd & Kathy Schorr, Scary Girl, Optimus Prime, Mechagodzilla 1&2. Cover price $5.95.

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MASAMUNE SHIROW, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS On sale May 28, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 The excitement builds in 3x3 Eyes, as Pai and Yakumo find their way to the Holy Hall, one step closer to the Sacred Land and the secret of immortality! Meanwhile in Shadow Star, Shiina makes some new friends, but those friends are actually in league with the evil dragon bearers! There's more intrigue over in Seraphic Feather, along with some embarrassing moments for Kei! Speaking of embarrassment, there's always something to blush about over in Club 9, and this month's misadventures will tickle you pink! If that's not enough, there's more Appleseed Hypernotes, which has got your daily recommend Shirow allowance to give you a nice, healthy glow! ? Newly translated material from Ghost in the Shell creator, Masamune Shirow!! ? Breakneck action, sweeping romance, charming comedy. . . Super Manga Blast! has something for everyone! FOR MATURE READERS Cover price $5.99.

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WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI; COVER BY JOHN ROMITA AND JOSE MARZAN The final showdown between Supergirl, Kara and Xenon! Will Supergirl manage to prevent Xenon from breaking free? Will Kara catapult herself through time so that her rocketship avoids falling through the time rip in the first place ? thus sentencing her to future death? Lives end and begin in this final chapter of Supergirl. FC, 32 PG. FINAL ISSUE Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS Guest-starring the Flash! While Superman puts his speed powers to the test against the Fastest Man Alive, a mysterious warp opens in the middle of Metropolis. But just how dangerous is the creature emerging from that warp? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE. ELSEWORLDS. John Byrne's greatest GENERATION-al saga yet continues into the 22nd century! The World's Finest legacy takes unexpected turns as a new Superman, the original Batman and the Super Twins explore a shattered civilization and meet the mysterious Kamandi! How will an Earth rebuilding itself after a great disaster survive when a time-spanning threat makes its presence known? FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK AUSTEN; ART AND COVER BY DANIJEL ZEZELJ The 12-issue maxiseries heats up! The mystery of the Tech deepens as it takes hold of Metropolis' elderly, granting them a new lease on life. How does this figure into the return of the dead? Ace photo-journalist Jimmy Olsen aims to find out! FC, 32 PG Cover price $2.95.

(W/A) Jim Balent, "The Mists of Darkness" Part 2 of 4, Tarot tries to hold back the Apocalyptic War between Mankind and Magick from beginning!Full color, 32 pages. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Features a limited black and white signed and numbered litho by Jim Balent. Limited to 500 copies. (W/A) Jim Balent, "The Mists of Darkness" Part 2 of 4, Tarot tries to hold back the Apocalyptic War between Mankind and Magick from beginning!Full color, 32 pages. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Features a limited black and white signed and numbered litho by Jim Balent. Limited to 500 copies. (W/A) Jim Balent, "The Mists of Darkness" Part 2 of 4, Tarot tries to hold back the Apocalyptic War between Mankind and Magick from beginning!Full color, 32 pages. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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By Rick Spears & Rob G. Things go from bad to worse. Macon's comic book is confiscated by the cops and deemed obscene. Now a fugitive, he's on the run and it's time for the Comic Book Liberation Army to lock and load. But instead, everything just falls apart. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (6 of 8)$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Lord of Asgard - Spiral: Part 2 of 8. "Sons of the Father!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ben and Ray Lai. The Lord of Asgard attends a meeting with his fellow Sky Fathers: Zeus, Osiris, Yu-Huang, Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. Here he will put through a test to see if he is worthy of taking his father's seat at the table. Meanwhile, Volstagg has been appointed a most sacred task - the protection of Tarene the Designate. She who is key to the unification of the universe. He'll find it a task easier said than done. Cover price $2.25.

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Thor TPB (2002-2004) Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) #51-58, Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #63, Iron Man (1998-2004 3rd Series) #64, and Marvel Double Shot (2003) #1. Written by DAN JURGENS, GEOFF JOHNS, and MIKE GRELL. Art by TOM RANEY, JOE BENNETT, ALAN DAVIS, and MICHAEL RYAN. Cover by CLAUDIO CASTELLINI. After taking on the role as ruler of Asgard, Thor has relocated his legendary home to float directly over New York City. But how will the citizens of the world - including Thor's former allies in the Avengers - react when a host of self-styled Gods decides to intercede in the affairs of man? Collecting Softcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

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by DeFilippis, Weir, & Hurtt Rey Quintana shouldn't be on the run. He should be at school, not on the road trying to avoid prison. Noah Conway shouldn't be after him. He should be home with his daughter. Instead he's chasing this bail-jumper halfway across the state. But is this jaded hunter ready for his prey? Covers by Brian Hurtt and Arthur Dela Cruz. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

2004 - 1st printing. Featuring comics strips, stories, and activities based on the beloved sci-fi series! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 94 pages, full color.

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"How To Lose" Script by John Arcudi. Art by Francisco Ruiz Velasco. Cover by Francisco Ruiz Velasco. Inside a New Jersey bar, Daniel Axum gets goaded into a fight! And it's all a test -- set up by Rey Trueno -- the manager of an underground fighting ring. Unfortunately, Daniel takes the bait and is coerced into joining the fight club. His first match is tonight against the Armadillo. Good luck to the Battler! 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND JOE PIMENTEL; VARIANT COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores March 19. A look into the dark future of the Thundercats continues! Lion-O looks for allies in the torturous Thundrillium mines to help him overturn Mumm-Ra's sinister rule. But the friend they seek may not be willing ? or able ? to offer assistance. Only one thing's for certain in this strange new world: This is one battle Lion-O won't be able to win alone! Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Ed Benes & Joe Pimentel (50%) and Dave Johnson (50%). FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND JOE PIMENTEL; VARIANT COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores March 19. A look into the dark future of the Thundercats continues! Lion-O looks for allies in the torturous Thundrillium mines to help him overturn Mumm-Ra's sinister rule. But the friend they seek may not be willing ? or able ? to offer assistance. Only one thing's for certain in this strange new world: This is one battle Lion-O won't be able to win alone! Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Ed Benes & Joe Pimentel (50%) and Dave Johnson (50%). FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Written by Lewis Trondheim. Art by Fabrice Parme. Welcome to Portocristo and its clear skies, sandy beaches, bustling streets - and its spoiled rotten, six-year-old King. The little despot is grouchy, whiny, and demanding, but in Portocristo, anything he says goes, no matter how bizarre or hare-brained. With wacky, inventive writing and madcap art, these stories about the zany adventures of the Tiny Tyrant of Portocristo will delight and enchant younger readers. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st Printing - An autobiographical road trip through the "other America", written and illustrated by Eve Gilbert with an introduction by R. Crumb. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 100 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $12.95.

Featuring show coverage, price guides, and showcasing the best in toy lines! Plus, AFD's regular departments on new product announcements, international markets, Action News Briefs, and the Star Wars Update. Also, The Rock returns to toy aisles this June with WWE Ruthless Aggression! And: McFarlane Toys; G.I. Joe; Hulk Price Guide. Magazine, full color. Cover price $5.95.

(W) John Ney Reiber (P) Gerardo Sandoval (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) JD Smith Lara's back--and she's really pissed off! In her absence, her nemesis, Lord Vymes has laid claim to everything she ever owned or held dear. But Lara has just been to hell and back and NOTHING is going to stop her from coming for Vymes and taking back what is hers. This is personal! FC, 32pg$2.99 continuing series Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Fiona Avery (P) Mun Kao Tan, Marlo Alquiza (C) Tyson Wengler "Settling Old Scores" ? Part 12"CROSSROADS"?Lara Croft returns from the Maori Underworld with information about her mentor's killer, Carleton. She promises Myles that she will take care of his killer because Myles must remain in the Underworld despite his desire for revenge. But killing Charles Carleton goes against everything Lara Croft stands for. Will she avenge her mentor and pull the trigger? And what will the spirits of the dead do if she fails to avenge one of them? This is the final chapter in the Tomb Raider: Journeys series. Don't miss it! FC, 32pg. Cover price $2.99.

Yoda unleashed cover. In this issue of the toy magazine for the hardcore collector: Toy Fair 2003 Part 2; Yoda (Star Wars) Unleashed; Hot Wheels; NECA; G.I. Joe or bust; The Lord of the Rings: Armies of Middle-Earth from Play Along; and Neopets. Plus: Guide to X-Men inside! Cover price $5.95.