Comic books January 2005

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996-2007 Homage\Abstract) #41-45, 47-48, and 50-60.

Story and art by Terry Moore.

Katchoo loves Francine, but her wild past and dangerous enemies prove to be more than Francine can handle. Find out where the girls go from here in the fourth Pocket Book collection of the SiP story.

Each Pocket Book features new cover art by Moore and special spine art that gives this manga-sized collection a distinctive look on the shelf!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 360 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $17.95.

By David Lapham. The acclaimed comics series continues its fifth arc of gut-wrenching tales; an arc of stories full of hjinks, derring-do, and severe beatings! All the girls want to date him. All the boys want to be him. He's a rapist, a murderer, and he carries pointy ninja weapons. His name is Mike Hussey, and he's the new kid in school. Just when Virginia Applejack had it all figured out, this psychotic all-star comes in and ups the ante. Did the stakes just get too high, even for Virginia? Don't bet on it! Two lovers, a sword, a used condom, a missing finger, and a pile of cocaine all play their part in this violent game where everyone's in for all they've got, and no one is bluffing... 32pgs, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

by Ken Siu-Chong, Arnold Tsang, UDON & Keron Grant Bison is alive and well, and in this issue, his shadowy origin is finally revealed! What is the secret behind the destructive psycho power that the sadistic Shadaloo dictator wields, and how is the mysterious fortune-teller, Rose, involved? All will be revealed in this can't-miss issue! Meanwhile, Ryu must again say good-bye to Ken and Eliza as he picks up where he left off on his training journey, as well as make a difficult decision concerning Sakura... PLUS! Joe Mad provides a brand new "Girls vs Girls" cover (A), and acclaimed artist Keron Grant (Iron Man) provides an adrenaline-pumping all-wrestler backup story featuring Zangief and R. Mika! COVER A (Joe Madureira)32pgs, FC$2.95 COVER B (Keron Grant)32pgs, FC $2.95 COVER C POWER FOIL (Arnold Tsang) 32pgs, FCPI Cover price $2.95.

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by Ken Siu-Chong, Arnold Tsang, UDON & Keron Grant Bison is alive and well, and in this issue, his shadowy origin is finally revealed! What is the secret behind the destructive psycho power that the sadistic Shadaloo dictator wields, and how is the mysterious fortune-teller, Rose, involved? All will be revealed in this can't-miss issue! Meanwhile, Ryu must again say good-bye to Ken and Eliza as he picks up where he left off on his training journey, as well as make a difficult decision concerning Sakura... PLUS! Joe Mad provides a brand new "Girls vs Girls" cover (A), and acclaimed artist Keron Grant (Iron Man) provides an adrenaline-pumping all-wrestler backup story featuring Zangief and R. Mika! COVER A (Joe Madureira)32pgs, FC$2.95 COVER B (Keron Grant)32pgs, FC $2.95 COVER C POWER FOIL (Arnold Tsang) 32pgs, FCPI Cover price $2.95.

by Ken Siu-Chong, Arnold Tsang, UDON & Keron Grant Bison is alive and well, and in this issue, his shadowy origin is finally revealed! What is the secret behind the destructive psycho power that the sadistic Shadaloo dictator wields, and how is the mysterious fortune-teller, Rose, involved? All will be revealed in this can't-miss issue! Meanwhile, Ryu must again say good-bye to Ken and Eliza as he picks up where he left off on his training journey, as well as make a difficult decision concerning Sakura... PLUS! Joe Mad provides a brand new "Girls vs Girls" cover (A), and acclaimed artist Keron Grant (Iron Man) provides an adrenaline-pumping all-wrestler backup story featuring Zangief and R. Mika! COVER A (Joe Madureira)32pgs, FC$2.95 COVER B (Keron Grant)32pgs, FC $2.95 COVER C POWER FOIL (Arnold Tsang) 32pgs, FCPI

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

STUDENTS OF THE UNUSUAL #4 by Alderete, Beatty, Calamato, Cariello, Cronin, Lizek, Lichty, & Martin "Students of the Unusual" is the critically acclaimed new horror anthology with stories aimed at not only scaring or twisting the reader, but also educating them about arcane and, often, obscure facts and legends. In this issue, things get even stranger! MATURE THEMES 7x10, FCSRP: $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

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MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), YUZO TAKADA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W/A) with YO MORIMOTO (W/A). FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Romance leads to tearful drama in Club 9, as our confused heroine, Harou, finds herself in another very uncomfortable situation with another handsome suitor! An invading alien army plans its next move in Cannon God Exaxxion, and Hoichi finally returns to home base to face the wrath of Akane's parents. What's Michael? features the return of a feline mafia leader, Boss Charles, as he prowls across his ever-expanding territories. Kei and Sunao attempt to rescue a wounded hijacker in Seraphic Feather, while the power-mad Apep is distracted by his fetching assistant, Fawn, on their lunar base. This month's Shadow Star episode finds Shiina delving deeper into a secret society of Dragon Bearers. Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.70

Add to cart Very Fine $3.80

Add to cart Very Fine $3.80

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $89.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4443218003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams "For Tomorrow" Part 8 of 12 ? the epic Azzarello, Lee & Williams run ontinues! Still reeling from his brutal encounter with Wonder Woman, Superman realizes that the deadly assassin Mr. Orr has been using the Man of Steel's clouded judgment all along. Will Superman be able to counter Orr's evil deeds? And what does a wicked new villainess have in store for Big Blue? On sale Nov 24 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesús Merino Part 1 of the 5-part "Absolute Power!" In the aftermath of last issue's devastating battle with Darkseid, the Earth wakes up to a brand new world order ? one in which Batman and Superman rule with an iron fist. Humankind has a choice: obey or die! Resolicited; on sale Nov 17 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.49

Add to cart Near Mint $5.49

Add to cart Very Fine $4.40

Add to cart Very Fine $4.40

Written by Scott McCloud Art by Aluir Amancio & Terry Austin Cover by Alex Ross What is the true source of Superman's strength? Find out in this 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries written by Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics, REINVENTING COMICS) with art by Aluir Amancio (SUPERMAN ADVENTURES) & Terry Austin (Uncanny X-Men, SUPERMAN ADVENTURES) and astounding painted covers by Alex Ross! A young Clark Kent watches in awe as his supernatural abilities steadily grow, and he stands at the brink of a new world of power and possibilities. But for the first time, he finds reason to question the limits that his adopted parents have placed on him. Confronting the consequences of his actions, Superman must forge in steel the moral world-view that proves to be the source of Superman's real strength! On sale Jan 5 ? Prestige Format ? 1 of 3 ? 48 pg, FC, $5.95 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Collects the two back-up stories from The Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #625-626 and The Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #627-632.

Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Matthew Clark, Renato Guedes, Paul Pelletier, and Nelson. Cover by J.H. Williams III.

The Man of Steel is challenged when a more powerful Replikon arrives for a fight - the first layer of a complex scheme that may prove Superman's undoing!

Includes Secret Files Profile pages!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art by E.J. SU Cover by CORY WALKER & BILL CRABTREE FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly four-issue miniseries On sale 11 JULY, 2004 CONCEPT: Super soldier Johnny Armstrong has been battling the forces of evil since World War II. In the early '90s it seemed his career had come to an end. His arms and legs missing, the result of a deadly battle with Chicago's notorious Vicious Circle, Johnny was rebuilt into the ultimate killing machine. More machine than man, Johnny has settled into life with his new wife, Claire Bono. They're thinking of buying a cat. THIS ISSUE: Baron Blitzkrieg is back and he's reformed his Nazi army! His goal? Nothing short of taking over the United States of America... of COURSE! The only thing that stands in their way is SuperPatriot... but he's supposed to be picking out new curtains with his wife. He'll be sleeping on the couch tonight, if the Nazis don't kill him first! Cover price $2.95.

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By Bobbie Weiner, Rick Landis and Tom Carlton. Imagine a place where all is not as it appears to be -- light can be dark and dark can be light. A world where the dead speak, but the living seem unable (or unwilling) to hear. A world where your paranoid delusions just might be true, and every Urban Legend a living thing. This is Bloody Mary's world. Mary is all alone in a dark world, confused and unhappy. Is she alive...or dead? Even she's not really sure. Welcome to her world -- the world of...Bloody Mary. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Monk and the Samurai; The Katana that Caused it All; and The Sword Maiden!" By Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook. A new direction for the graphic novel in a series that follows the Asian adventures of Western pilgrim Père Dominic, who is influenced by the sometimes violent cultures in the Medieval era. The captivating text, continues his exploration of life on the Summit of the mountain fastness in the Islands Empire where he was given refuge from the military authorities. His is a slow and difficult recovery from the state of physical and mental exhaustion that had marked his arrival in the wild and remote area. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Written by Annie and Eliza Keary. Art by C. E. Brock. This is a collection of 29 exciting tales of myth and magic featuring the mighty Norse Gods. From Loki, the master of mischief to Gerda, beautiful goddess of light, to Odin, the stalwart king of the gods, to mighty Thor, the powerful thunder god, this tomb covers the dawn of the Aesir to the twilight of the gods on the day of Ragnarok. Softcover, 5 1/2-in.x 8 1/2-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $9.95.

By Steve Murphy, Jim Lawson, and Eric Talbot. Darkness Weaves. A solo (duo?) adventure starring Raphael and Shadow! When Shadow sneaks out of the Turtles' sewer lair in the middle of the night, Raphael follows hoping to keep her and her girlfriends out of trouble. Little does he know that a late night underground concert not only attracts Shadow and other teenage girls... but a pack of werewolves as well! Howling ninja action and supernatural adventure from Mirage's bullpen team! 32pgs, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

Haunted Hairball - Story and Art by Jim Balent. Sure, Goblin Cats are cute and cuddly. But they have an ugly condition: Their hairballs are haunted! Join Tarot and Boo Cat as they battle all the spookys and ghoulies that spring forth from Tarot's familiar -- Pooka the Goblin Cat! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart NM- 9.2 $25.00 View scan

Features a limited signed and numbered b&w art print by Jim Balent. Limited to 500 copies. Haunted Hairball - Story and Art by Jim Balent. Sure, Goblin Cats are cute and cuddly. But they have an ugly condition: Their hairballs are haunted! Join Tarot and Boo Cat as they battle all the spookys and ghoulies that spring forth from Tarot's familiar -- Pooka the Goblin Cat! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Haunted Hairball - Story and Art by Jim Balent. Sure, Goblin Cats are cute and cuddly. But they have an ugly condition: Their hairballs are haunted! Join Tarot and Boo Cat as they battle all the spookys and ghoulies that spring forth from Tarot's familiar -- Pooka the Goblin Cat! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.30

1st printing.

Cover by Jesse Riggle.

A collection of stories ranging from the mundane to the supernatural, the humorous to the dramatic. Featuring stories by Bob Ten Pas, Adam Roselund, Kelly Brown, Matt Wells, Nikki Cook, Jared Martin, Marcus Smith, Joey Rheault, Chris Judd, Matt Schuler, Brynn Glover.

Softcover, 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza Part 2 of the 3-part "Titans Tomorrow!" Face to face with themselves ten years from now, the Teen Titans make a pact that doesn't bode well for the future. Now they must find a way home, before the Titans of Tomorrow catch up with them! Plus, discover the Flash's shocking secret! On sale Nov 17 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker. Cover by Dave Bullock. Where wolf? There wolf! A man stricken with werewolfism enlists the aid of the Titans to watch him and make sure he doesn't trash the city. Everyone else is busy, so it looks like Beast Boy has to take care of this horror show! On sale Nov 24 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By popular demand, the Teen Titans jump from the hit Cartoon Network show to their own volume of Jam-Packed Action! The stories included in TEEN TITANS JAM-PACKED ACTION feature high-quality screen captures and text straight from the shows' scripts! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Alan Moore & Peter Hogan Art and cover by Yanick Paquette & Karl Story ABC. Shocking betrayals are revealed as the gripping miniseries continues! Tom Strange finds his plans of reaching the mysterious craft thwarted by a most unexpected source just as the time distortions turn deadly! Pearl Harbor gets attacked again ? with no warships present and civilians as the target! On sale Nov 17 ? 4 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Trouble with Boys!" Raven Baxter may seem like a typical teen, except for one little thing: She's psychic! But what she foresees often isn't what she gets. When Raven has a vision that he friend Eddie fails his Spanish test, its up to her to keep him from going "loco". And when Raven envisions her little brother's ill will toward her, will a surprise from the zoo tame his animal behavior? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

by Kris Oprisko & Gabriel Hernandez Master of horror Clive Barker's Thief of Always is a fable appealing to horror and fantasy fans young and old. Now IDW brings you its own lavishly illustrated adaptation of the thrilling tale. Within, Mr. Hood's Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles, a blissful round of treats and seasons, where every childhood whim may be satisfied... for a price. In book one, young Harvey Swick enters the house, mindless of the consequences. SC, 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $7.49 Cover price $7.49.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Akira Yoshida Penciled by Greg Tocchini. Cover by JO CHEN "WORTHY" PART 1 (OF 3) Thor grew up with the belief that he would one day wield the mighty uru hammer, Mjolnir. But as the years pass and he becomes increasingly frustrated by his inability to achive his goal, Thor comes to question what makes a person worthy. But his questions will have to wait, as Sif is kidnapped by Frost Giants! 32 PGS./ MARVEL AGE 12+ ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605485-01011 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $5.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Worthy!" Collects Thor: Son of Asgard (2004) #7-12.

Written by AKIRA YOSHIDA. Art by GREG TOCCHINI. Cover by JO CHEN.

Due to popular demand, the early Tales of Asgard continue!

After their adventures across the wilds of Asgard, it's back to school for Thor, Balder and Sif...but when you're in training to be a warrior, study hall isn't so quiet! The lives of the three young friends take an interesting turn when Amora the Enchantress enters the picture. Sparks will fly when their schooling in swords and sorcery comes head-to-head!

Plus: Thor grew up with the belief that he would one day wield the mighty uru hammer, Mjolnir. But as the years pass and he becomes increasingly frustrated by his inability to achive his goal, Thor comes to question what makes a person worthy. But his questions will have to wait, as Sif is kidnapped by Frost Giants!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 3/4-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Fine $5.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Book 1: Two Mules, A Rifle and Ten Bullets!" A supernatural thriller set in the wild wild west. Written by Philippe Thirault. Art by Marc Males. Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $11.99

1st printing. By Paul Hornschemeier. The Three Paradoxes is an intricate and complex autobiographical comic. The story begins with a story inside the story - the cartoon character Paul Hornschemeier is trying to finish a story called "Paul and the Magic Pencil" and draws each chapter in a completely different style, with strikingly unique production and color themes, and yet, somehow, despite - or perhaps because of - this non-linear progression, it all comes together as one story: a story questioning change, progress, and worth within the author's life. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 84 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Alex Schomburg produced the most dazzling array of high quality comic book covers in the Golden Age of American comics (1933-1955). This book collects, for the first time, a host of tantalizing Schomburg treasures in one volume. Super-heroes, jungle girls, robots, wild animals, and space travelers abound in these romantic and nostalgic pop art icons of the bygone WWII era.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. Alex Schomburg produced the most dazzling array of high-quality comic-book covers in the Golden Age of American Comics. With Golden Age comic books with Schomburg covers selling for record prices in America's leading auction houses, this book collects, for the first time ever, a host of tantalizing Schomburg treasures in one volume! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color.

1st printing. Alex Schomburg produced the most dazzling array of high quality comic book covers in the Golden Age of American comics (1933-1955). This book collects, for the first time, a host of tantalizing Schomburg treasures in one volume. Super-heroes, jungle girls, robots, wild animals, and space travelers abound in these romantic and nostalgic pop art icons of the bygone WWII era. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by George Romero. Art by Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos. Cover by Bernie Wrightson. Cult classic movie writer/director George Romero continues an all-new zombie/political satire set in the zombie world in Part 2 of the 6-part "The Death of Death!" Professor Hoffman is kidnapped by the U.S. army and mortally wounded. Rather than saving himself, he strives to keep his undead assistant Damien "alive" in order to figure out how to save all mankind, as the power elite scheme to maintain a stranglehold on the world's riches via an army led by a zombie general named Attila! Don't miss this horror classic as it unfolds in TOE TAGS! On sale Nov 3 ? FC, 32 pg. $2.95 US ? MATURE AUDIENCES Cover price $2.95.

Written by Alan Moore & Steve Moore. Art by Peter Bagge, Alan Weiss & Chris Weston. Cover by Arthur Adams. This final issue is an absolute classic! Alan Moore & Peter Bagge (Hate) collaborate on "The Strongs;" Jonni Future goes through the looking glass; and Young Tom Strong finally reaches the border of adulthood! Final issue. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $36.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Tom Strong's Terrific Tales (2002-2005) #7-12.

Written by Alan Moore and Steve Moore. Art by Arthur Adams, Paul Rivoche, and Jerry Ordway. Cover by Arthur Adams.

Alan Moore's hero of Millennium City shines in this softcover. This volume features Strong in spacefaring action, the debut of sexy heroine Jonni Future, and tales of Young Tom Strong!

Hardcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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The Kessege/Kmart disaster turned Success. This marks the 3rd article in Tomart's ongoing series of MEGO action figure reference guides. Here is the story of the company as told by the man running the show, Marty Abrams. Plus: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - General Grievous joins Darth Vader in seeking out revenge in the last installment of Star Wars. Also: Spawn; new WWE; Halo 2; The Warriors. AFD's regular departments include Action News Briefs, Retro Report, Action on the Shelves and the Star Wars Update. Magazine, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by ROB RODI Penciled by Jamie Tolagson Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz Blade and a violent team of deadly vampire slayers set out to destroy Dracula before his metamorphosis into a vampire god is complete!! But is there a mole on the mission? Plus: the truth about the eerie prophecy of Dracula's destiny... 32 PGS./ MARVEL PSR+ Cover price $2.99.

Adam Hughes cover. Full frontal ACTION with the Magdalena! (W) James Bonny(P) Leonard Kirk(I) Jay Leisten(Col) Tyson Wengler(Cov) Adam Hughes and Eric Basaldua "Gathering Storm," pt. 3 (of 3)?Lara Croft has found an ally in her quest to locate the ancient artifact known as the Rapture?She is the Magdalena, warrior/protector of the Catholic Church. Together, they must face not only the powerful warlock Carlos DeLarch, but the formidable Swiss Guard, dispatched by the Vatican to stop them. Cover price $2.99.

Eric Basaldua Cover. Full frontal ACTION with the Magdalena! (W) James Bonny(P) Eric Basaldua(I) Jay Leisten(Col) Tyson Wengler(Cov) Adam Hughes and Eric Basaldua "Gathering Storm," pt. 3 (of 3)?Lara Croft has found an ally in her quest to locate the ancient artifact known as the Rapture?She is the Magdalena, warrior/protector of the Catholic Church. Together, they must face not only the powerful warlock Carlos DeLarch, but the formidable Swiss Guard, dispatched by the Vatican to stop them. Ships with two covers, ask your retailer to order your favorite! Full color32 pages$2.99ongoing series Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Fine $8.99

Add to cart Fine $8.99

2nd and later printings. Story and art by DOUG TENNAPEL. Earthworm Jim creator DOUG TENNAPEL follows up his 2002 smash hit Creature Tech with a tale about a boy and his T Rex. Ely is an everyboy trying to cope with the death of his dog Tommy. When he finds a live, 40-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex trapped in a cave behind his grandfather's house, Ely embarks on an adventure to tame this seemingly friendly giant, convince the town his new pet isn't a threat and keep his dinosaur safe from the jealous town bully. With Tommysaurus Rex at his side, Ely discovers what it takes to be a man...and what it costs. Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

In this issue of the toy magazine for the hardcore collector: Top Fun; Hot Wheels; Star Wars Episode III; KBD - Star Wars Kubricks; Funko - funny faces; McFarlane Sports - Cooperstown 2, NHL Legends 2; and The Lord of the Rings - Armies of Middle Earth expand. Bonus Features: Toy2R World Tour; Mezco Warriors; Dragon Models; Art of Spawn 27; Conan Series 2; Transformers; Highlander; and Cosplay. Plus: Guide to He-Man 2002-2004 inside! Cover price $5.95.

MEGA 2005 TOYFARE PREVIEW! ? 2004 is almost over, and we wanna know what's next for all of the hottest toy lines and companies! Check out 2005 releases from DC Direct, Hasbro, Toy Biz, Palisades, Mattel, Toynami, Yamato USA, Bleeding Edge, Mezco and many more! Plus: your guides to the coolest movies and comics of '05! DC Direct's 2005 all-new Justice League figures inspired by Alex Ross appear on this month's photo cover. HALO VIDEO GAME TOYS PRICE GUIDE! ? The game has finally arrived! One day before "Halo 2" goes on sale, ToyFare #89 will show off every toy in Joyride's Halo toy line, including all of the repaints and battle- damaged variants?plus the newest figures from the Halo 2 line! Can you honestly say you have every figure? We're betting you don't! Superstar comic artist Greg Horn creates a dazzling painted Halo 2 alternate cover. HE-MAN RETURNS TO TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! ? Skeletor and his fraternity brothers have had enough of He-Man and his band of jocks, so they decide to enter into an all-out prank war. But He-Man's frat has been doing this a lot longer than they have, and Skeletor's crew doesn't stand a chance! Look for a special appearance by He-Man's dad, Dean King Randor! SHOP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH TOYFARE! ? Are you a toy collector who wants to buy your friend something cool and toy-related? Check out our handydandy shopping guide, which shows off the coolest gifts for everyone on your list! Or, simply circle the items you want yourself, then leave your copy lying around the house open to the correct page! It can't fail! THE GREATEST TOY PRICE GUIDE EVERY MONTH! ? Find your favorites among the thousands of figures in our price guide that includes the "Top 10 Hottest Figures" and our hilarious "Hot Zone". Magazine (ALEX ROSS JUSTICE LEAGUE FIGURES COVER) $4.99 Magazine (HALO 2 COVER BY GREG HORN) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

MEGA 2005 TOYFARE PREVIEW! ? 2004 is almost over, and we wanna know what's next for all of the hottest toy lines and companies! Check out 2005 releases from DC Direct, Hasbro, Toy Biz, Palisades, Mattel, Toynami, Yamato USA, Bleeding Edge, Mezco and many more! Plus: your guides to the coolest movies and comics of '05! DC Direct's 2005 all-new Justice League figures inspired by Alex Ross appear on this month's photo cover. HALO VIDEO GAME TOYS PRICE GUIDE! ? The game has finally arrived! One day before "Halo 2" goes on sale, ToyFare #89 will show off every toy in Joyride's Halo toy line, including all of the repaints and battle- damaged variants?plus the newest figures from the Halo 2 line! Can you honestly say you have every figure? We're betting you don't! Superstar comic artist Greg Horn creates a dazzling painted Halo 2 alternate cover. HE-MAN RETURNS TO TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! ? Skeletor and his fraternity brothers have had enough of He-Man and his band of jocks, so they decide to enter into an all-out prank war. But He-Man's frat has been doing this a lot longer than they have, and Skeletor's crew doesn't stand a chance! Look for a special appearance by He-Man's dad, Dean King Randor! SHOP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH TOYFARE! ? Are you a toy collector who wants to buy your friend something cool and toy-related? Check out our handydandy shopping guide, which shows off the coolest gifts for everyone on your list! Or, simply circle the items you want yourself, then leave your copy lying around the house open to the correct page! It can't fail! THE GREATEST TOY PRICE GUIDE EVERY MONTH! ? Find your favorites among the thousands of figures in our price guide that includes the "Top 10 Hottest Figures" and our hilarious "Hot Zone". Magazine (ALEX ROSS JUSTICE LEAGUE FIGURES COVER) $4.99 Magazine (HALO 2 COVER BY GREG HORN) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Collects Transformers (1984-1991 Marvel) #46-50. Written by Bob Budiansky. Art by Jose Delbo. The saga of the Transformers continues with the introduction of the Roadjammers - a deadly group of human bounty hunters who are well-equipped to hunt Transformers. Ths story kicks off with a race to locate the mysterious Underbase, an ancient repository of knowledge from the Transformers' home planet of Cybertron. This hardback edition features all-new cover art from fabulous new artist Seth Fisher (The Flash, Green Lantern)! Features an all-new cover by Seth Fisher. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Rick Geary. Now in paperback! Geary turns his attention to the most famous assassination of the Victorian era, that of President Lincoln. The details he reveals are fascinating. Booth worked with a group of disgruntled Southern sympathizers out to decapitate much of the US Executive branch, not just the President! Geary also details the flight of the culprits and the hot pursuit of federal agents. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Rick Geary. Now in paperback! Geary turns his attention to the most famous assassination of the Victorian era, that of President Lincoln. The details he reveals are fascinating. Booth worked with a group of disgruntled Southern sympathizers out to decapitate much of the US Executive branch, not just the President! Geary also details the flight of the culprits and the hot pursuit of federal agents. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The $$60,000,000,000 Man!" By Yashuhiro Nightow. Adding to the Trigun collection of fantastic television animation and dynamic manga, a new hybrid of the two mediums arrives to keep the experience alive. Composed entirely of frames taken from the popular Japanese animated television series, the Trigun anime manga books are enhanced with colorful sound effects and dialogue taken directly from the teleplay. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.