Comic books December 2003

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We're back from outer space and we brought you a baby alien we have a froody new Sci- Fi issue of Too Much Coffee Man, complete with Klingon Conversations, The Matrix demystified, Ring Tone Reviews (a.k.a. how much of a cell phone dick are you?). This issue also features the creative musings of Shannon Wheeler, Doug Paszkiewicz, Jeff Brown, Jed Alexander, Keith Knight, Rick Geary, and more. Magazine, 64pg, b&w $4.95 Cover price $4.95.

In this issue of the toy magazine for the hardcore collector: Dusty Trail Toys kicks the door in; Hot Wheels; Mezco Hellboy; Star Wars - the Clone Wars have begun; The Matrix - back in black; Muppets - market report; bbi; and Goths - fashion noir. Bonus Features: Hellraiser; The Art of Packaging; Forces of Valor; and Timeline. Plus: Cast your vote in the 2003 GTA Ballot - Best Accessory, Best Packaging, Best Vehicle, Best Figure and Best Line. Also: Guide to The Lord of the Rings (part 2) inside! Cover price $5.95.

In this issue of the toy magazine for the hardcore collector: Dusty Trail Toys kicks the door in; Hot Wheels; Mezco Hellboy; Star Wars - the Clone Wars have begun; The Matrix - back in black; Muppets - market report; bbi; and Goths - fashion noir. Bonus Features: Hellraiser; The Art of Packaging; Forces of Valor; and Timeline. Plus: Cast your vote in the 2003 GTA Ballot - Best Accessory, Best Packaging, Best Vehicle, Best Figure and Best Line. Also: Guide to The Lord of the Rings (part 2) inside! Cover price $5.95.

Wolverine figure on cover; says "cover 1 of 2" above barcode. TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #76 proudly traces the toy evolution of the most popular of the X-Men, Wolverine! The X-Man known as Wolverine has seen a lot of trouble over the years?and a lot of toys! ToyFare's taking a walk down memory lane as we look at the history of the ol' Canuck in plastic, from his very first Secret Wars figure to the modern-day Marvel Legends and X2: X-Men United lines. You won't believe how far he's come! The latest New X-Men Wolverine figure takes the center stage on the cover to this issue of ToyFare. Just in time for Halloween, ToyFare presents the TOP 20 TOY VILLAINS of all time. When it comes to fan-favorite characters, the villains always come out on top. Sure, Optimus Prime and Snake Eyes are great, but what about Megatron and Storm Shadow? We're running down the 20 greatest toys ever made of the greatest cartoon villains the world has known, and only the truly evil will come out on top! Also in the Halloween swing of things, take a horrific trip into the 1980s as ToyFare #76 transports your favorite '80s toys into a surprisingly dark dimension. We're re-thinking our favorite properties?He-Man, G.I. Joe, Transformers and Thundercats? as exercises in terror! You'll never look at Lion-O the same way again! The all-new Snake Hunter He-Man action figure from Mattel premieres on the alternate cover to this issue of ToyFare. This month's ToyFare Specialty Price Guide features horror toys and action figures. Find out how much the spookiest toys in your collection are worth, as well as exactly how spooky they are! (Spookiness levels approximated.) ToyFare's Top Ten list tells you which toys are the most in-demand this month, and which you should keep an eye out for. Ask the price guide editor your questions in "Dear Jon Letters." Plus, laugh your ass off at "Big Shots"! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (New Snake Hunter He-Man toy cover)$4.99 Magazine (New Wolverine toy cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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green background; catwoman figure; says "cover 2 of 2" above barcode. TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #76 proudly traces the toy evolution of the most popular of the X-Men, Wolverine! The X-Man known as Wolverine has seen a lot of trouble over the years?and a lot of toys! ToyFare's taking a walk down memory lane as we look at the history of the ol' Canuck in plastic, from his very first Secret Wars figure to the modern-day Marvel Legends and X2: X-Men United lines. You won't believe how far he's come! The latest New X-Men Wolverine figure takes the center stage on the cover to this issue of ToyFare. Just in time for Halloween, ToyFare presents the TOP 20 TOY VILLAINS of all time. When it comes to fan-favorite characters, the villains always come out on top. Sure, Optimus Prime and Snake Eyes are great, but what about Megatron and Storm Shadow? We're running down the 20 greatest toys ever made of the greatest cartoon villains the world has known, and only the truly evil will come out on top! Also in the Halloween swing of things, take a horrific trip into the 1980s as ToyFare #76 transports your favorite '80s toys into a surprisingly dark dimension. We're re-thinking our favorite properties?He-Man, G.I. Joe, Transformers and Thundercats? as exercises in terror! You'll never look at Lion-O the same way again! The all-new Snake Hunter He-Man action figure from Mattel premieres on the alternate cover to this issue of ToyFare. This month's ToyFare Specialty Price Guide features horror toys and action figures. Find out how much the spookiest toys in your collection are worth, as well as exactly how spooky they are! (Spookiness levels approximated.) ToyFare's Top Ten list tells you which toys are the most in-demand this month, and which you should keep an eye out for. Ask the price guide editor your questions in "Dear Jon Letters." Plus, laugh your ass off at "Big Shots"! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (New Snake Hunter He-Man toy cover)$4.99 Magazine (New Wolverine toy cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

Written by Simon Furman Penciled by Guido Guidi Inked by Elaine To Colored by David Cheung TRANSFORMERS ARMADA... is transforming! If you thought the 'Worlds Collide' storyline shook things up, think again. Prepare for even more shocks, chaos and drama, as the saga of ARMADA concludes... yes, concludes... in this action-packed issue. Five years have passed and the TRANSFORMERS are long gone from planet Earth. But dark forces are gathering once more, ushering in the staggering, sweeping saga of TRANSFORMERS ENERGON! From Simon Furman and Guido Guidi! This issue marks the end of Armada and the start of a NEW Generation! FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly *Note: This issue ships with 2 covers in equal ratio featuring art by Guido Guidi & Pat Lee! Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By J.E. Alvarez. Featuring over 1,000 stunning color images and displaying a vast armada of Transformers collectibles beyond the action figures, this guide book details extensive, comprehensive information and current valuation for PVC figures, porcelain busts, battery-operated toys, clothing, comics, puzzles, videos, and more; all with a Transformers theme. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

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Written by Brad Mick Art by Pat Lee & Don Figueroa Hot off the heels of the popular War and Peace mini-series, Pat Lee hands the "Robots in Disguise" torch off to up-and-coming penciler superstar Don Allen Figueroa. Featuring art from two of the most popular TRANSFORMERS artists, this special issue promises even more TRANSFORMERS thrills, chills, and spills as well as revelations behind SHOCKWAVE, SCOURGE, and the most diabolical DECEPTICON of 'em all?the mighty MEGATRON! Featuring cover art by none other than Pat Lee! FC 24pp$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Retailer's Incentive cover (1 in 25). Written by Brad Mick Art by Pat Lee & Don Figueroa Hot off the heels of the popular War and Peace mini-series, Pat Lee hands the "Robots in Disguise" torch off to up-and-coming penciler superstar Don Allen Figueroa. Featuring art from two of the most popular TRANSFORMERS artists, this special issue promises even more TRANSFORMERS thrills, chills, and spills as well as revelations behind SHOCKWAVE, SCOURGE, and the most diabolical DECEPTICON of 'em all?the mighty MEGATRON! Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects Transformers (1984-1991 Marvel) #19-24. Written by Bob Budiansky. Art by Don Perlin and Herb Trimpe. Cover by Alan Davis. As the Autobots unveil their new secret weapon, Omega Supreme, tragedy strikes! Meanwhile, the Special Teams - The Protectobots, Combaticons, Aerialbots and Stunticons - make their debut! And Optimus Prime and Megatron's final battle is fought, not with cold hard steel, but in the digital realm - of a computer game! Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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Written by Simon Furman Penciled by Andrew Wildman Inked by Erik Sander Colored by Dreamwave Colors The civil war on CYBERTRON heats up, as the DECEPTICONS unveil the BIGGEST, baddest secret weapon of all ? TRYPTICON. And AUTOBOT scientist JETFIRE finds his past catching up with him in a BIG way. Distrusted by the AUTOBOTS, hated by the DECEPTICONS, JETFIRE has nowhere to turn when he uncovers the dark machinations of The Fallen. Nowhere, that is, except to his greatest enemy ? Shockwave. By Simon Furman and Andrew Wildman! Cover by Don Figueroa. FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly Cover price $2.95.

Julius Caesar: Super Genius. Story by Tony DiGerolamo. Art by James Dunn, Chris Moreno, Jeff Toliver, and Jay Moreno. Cover by Chris Moreno. Wingnut Games takes over publication of the fantasy-adventure comedy previously published by Kenzer & Co. of Knights of the Dinner Table. Emperor Rheemus, the living statue, uses Archimedes' technology to revive Julius Caesar. But Caesar has his own plan, and when the villains turn against each other, our heroes are caught in the middle. Final issue of the series; also features a timeline of events from all Travelers issues and a Lil' Barbara comic strip. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. This techno-western sourcebook for BESM d20 details the exploits of Vash the Stampede - a gunslinger so dangerous that a $60,000,000,000 reward has been placed on his head! An essential anime western supplement, this guide also features detailed episode summaries, in-depth character profiles, and new combat rules and weapons. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.95.

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Written by MARK MILLAR Penciled by TERRY DODSON Photo Cover Ben, May, Mary & Richard continue to deal with the ramifications of their summer flings, including the one decision no teenage girl wants to face! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+...$2.99 UPC: 5960605464-00411 Cover price $2.99.

Brian Vickers (NASCAR) cover. December 6, 2003. Inside: "The Simple Life"; NASCAR; "Battlestar Galactica"; Nelson DeMille discusses "Word of Honor"; "Angels in America"; Tori Spelling Q&A. Cover price $1.99.

Jamie McMurray (NASCAR) cover. December 6, 2003. Inside: "The Simple Life"; NASCAR; "Battlestar Galactica"; Nelson DeMille discusses "Word of Honor"; "Angels in America"; Tori Spelling Q&A. Cover price $1.99.

Matt Kenseth (NASCAR) cover. December 6, 2003. Inside: "The Simple Life"; NASCAR; "Battlestar Galactica"; Nelson DeMille discusses "Word of Honor"; "Angels in America"; Tori Spelling Q&A. Cover price $1.99.

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie of "The Simple Life" cover. December 6, 2003. Inside: "The Simple Life"; NASCAR; "Battlestar Galactica"; Nelson DeMille discusses "Word of Honor"; "Angels in America"; Tori Spelling Q&A. Cover price $1.99.

Travis Kvapil (NASCAR) cover. December 6, 2003. Inside: "The Simple Life"; NASCAR; "Battlestar Galactica"; Nelson DeMille discusses "Word of Honor"; "Angels in America"; Tori Spelling Q&A. Cover price $1.99.

Elijah Wood hologram cover. December 13, 2003. Inside: behind the scenes at "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" movie; video games; "Survivor: Pearl Islands"; Christopher Sieber of "It's All Relative." Cover price $2.49.

Gollum hologram cover. December 13, 2003. Inside: behind the scenes at "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" movie; video games; "Survivor: Pearl Islands"; Christopher Sieber of "It's All Relative." Cover price $2.49.

Ian McKellen hologram cover. December 13, 2003. Inside: behind the scenes at "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" movie; video games; "Survivor: Pearl Islands"; Christopher Sieber of "It's All Relative." Cover price $2.49.

Survivor cover. December 13, 2003. Inside: behind the scenes at "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" movie; video games; "Survivor: Pearl Islands"; Christopher Sieber of "It's All Relative."

Viggo Mortensen hologram cover. December 13, 2003. Inside: behind the scenes at "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" movie; video games; "Survivor: Pearl Islands"; Christopher Sieber of "It's All Relative." Cover price $2.49.

December 20, 2003. Cover: Kevin James and Leah Remini of "The King of Queens." Inside: the men of "CSI"; "The King of Queens"; how "Sex and the City" should end; reality TV; Tim McGraw Q&A Cover price $1.99.

December 27, 2003. Best and Worst of 2003; Jason Bateman; Eugene Levy Q&A. Cover price $1.99.

Departure. Story, art and cover by Joe Wight. The continuation of Joe Wight's post-apocalyptic Twilight-X saga, set on a post-WWIII Earth dominated by warlords and would-be kings. Old America prepares to launch a massive strike against the white-power Nationalists in the Caribbean. A deadly tropical storm threatens the fleet as Jed leads a team of Special Forces into the heart of the Nationalist stronghold. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Joseph Wight. After WW3, in the waters of the Caribbean, four strangers have banded together to face the armies of invading Neo-Nazis. Jed, Richard, and Toots are joined by the mysterious Melissa, a former captive of the fascist troops. Fleeing aboard the submersible Sappho 3, the four are trapped by a fleet of Nationalist ships. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY AMANDA CONNER AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI CLIFFHANGER. Race through the streets of London gangster-style in this new 3-issue miniseries! When camera-girl Rosi Blades films Zen gangster Tony Ling chasing down a runaway gang member, she quickly finds herself caught in a mad duel over a stolen case. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by TREVOR HAIRSINE Cover by JOHN CASSADAY The Six has escaped their S.H.I.E.L.D. holding pen, and the outlines of Norman Osborn's horrific scheme become apparent. The Ultimates line up against them! But where is Ultimate Spidey? 32 PGS./ALL AGES...$2.25 UPC: 5960605466-00311 Cover price $2.25.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Cover & pencils by MARK BAGLEY "Suspended" pts. 1 (of 6)?The Kingpin of Crime is back - and he's got vengeance on his mind, commanding the entire Underworld to find out who Spider-Man really is - at all costs! And the Enforcers are only too happy to take him up on his demand. 32 PGS.(each)/ALL AGES...$2.25 (each) Cover price $2.25.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Cover & pencils by MARK BAGLEY "Suspended" pt. 2 (of 6)?The Kingpin of Crime is back - and he's got vengeance on his mind, commanding the entire Underworld to find out who Spider-Man really is - at all costs! And the Enforcers are only too happy to take him up on his demand. 32 PGS.(each)/ALL AGES...$2.25 (each) Cover price $2.25.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Cover & pencils by DAVID FINCH "BLOCKBUSTER" pt. 5 (of 6)?A wounded Wolverine is taken to the X-Mansion to prevent further attacks from his unknown assailants. Probing deep into Logan's mind to try and uncover clues to the source of the attack, Professor Xavier picks up on one strong image ... of something called Weapon X! 32 PGS./ALL AGES...$2.25 UPC: 5960605047-03811 Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Ultimate X-Men (2001-2009 1st Series) #26-33 and Ultimate War (2003) #1-4.

Written by Mark Millar. Art by Adam Kubert, David Finch, and Chris Bachalo. Cover by David Finch and Adam Kubert.

This deluxe hardcover reprints the materials from ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 6: THE RETURN OF THE KING and ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. V: ULTIMATE WAR, plus extra bonus features!

Professor X thought he'd solved the problem of Magneto, but the mutant master of magnetism has regained his memory and his mission! Now the X-Men are on the run, with the Ultimates hot on their trail!

Can the X-Men stop Magneto before he executes his plan to enslave the human race?

Hardcover, 304 pages, full color.

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TONY WONG/KHOO FUK LUNG cover by UDON On sale December 31, FC, 40pg, (5 of 10), It's terror at sea as an alien presence infests ships and vessels across the Pacific, its menacing influence leading all tankers and ocean liners to a single destination?the floating headquarters of the Terrestrial Peacekeeping Commission! Soon Diago (Ultraman Tiga's alter-ego) and the rest of the Global Unlimited Task Squad find themselves assaulted from all sides, unwilling to fire on the humans that are hosting the unearthly parasites and unable to hold back the tide of possessed sailors that are flooding their base. Worse yet, Ultraman Tiga's monster-smashing abilities prove futile against such a small and pervasive threat. This could be lights out for GUTS! Cover price $3.99.

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Written by CHUCK AUSTEN Cover & pencils by PHILIP TAN "THE DRACO" pt. 4 (of 6)?Nightcrawler takes one step closer to discovering the true origins of his family... 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.25 UPC: 5960602461-43211 Cover price $2.25.

by Various Don Rosa did the lead story and cover for this issue. "Gyro's First Invention" takes us back in time to the moment of Gyro's first successful creation. William Van Horn's "Dime For Your Thoughts" wraps the book and concludes the Uncle Rumpus story arc begun with "Secrets." Prestige Format. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Martial arts is more than just a battle to defeat your opponent, it's also a conflict to overcome yourself. And Inshun of Hozoin Temple comes upon this realization right in the midsts of his epic rematch against Musashi. Last time, Inshun was too much for Musashi to handle, but now the tables are turned as Inshun faces his own personal demons as well as a new and revitalized Musashi. Meanwhile, Matahachi is reunited with his mother, and together, they swear an oath to defeat Musashi. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

by Various; cover by David Michael Beck More with Kitana Baker, the newest, hottest Vampirella model! "Vampirella Must Die" by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray and Gabriel Rearte continues, "Mo' Money, Mo' Bullets" by Stuart Moore and by John Lucas; and "Giant Robot Warriors" by Stuart Moore and Ryan Kelly. And, meet the talent, with interviews with both. Cover price $3.95.

KISS Photo Cover - More with Kitana Baker, the newest, hottest Vampirella model! "Vampirella Must Die" by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray and Gabriel Rearte continues, "Mo' Money, Mo' Bullets" by Stuart Moore and by John Lucas; and "Giant Robot Warriors" by Stuart Moore and Ryan Kelly. And, meet the talent, with interviews with both. Cover price $3.95.

Photo Cover - More with Kitana Baker, the newest, hottest Vampirella model! "Vampirella Must Die" by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray and Gabriel Rearte continues, "Mo' Money, Mo' Bullets" by Stuart Moore and by John Lucas; and "Giant Robot Warriors" by Stuart Moore and Ryan Kelly. And, meet the talent, with interviews with both. Cover price $3.95.

Michael Beck Virgin Cover - More with Kitana Baker, the newest, hottest Vampirella model! "Vampirella Must Die" by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray and Gabriel Rearte continues, "Mo' Money, Mo' Bullets" by Stuart Moore and by John Lucas; and "Giant Robot Warriors" by Stuart Moore and Ryan Kelly. And, meet the talent, with interviews with both. Cover price $3.95.

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Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by PACO MEDINA Cover by SAM KIETH. GUEST-STARRING WOLVERINE! On the loose from an Arctic research facility and pursued by a mysterious alien agent, Venom is headed to civilization. Hungry and craving adrenaline, Venom sets his sights on a tasty little snack ? a short, hairy Canadian guy with a bad temper... 32 PGS. (each)/MARVEL PSR...$2.25 (each) Issue #6 UPC: 5960605436-00611 (features metallic ink on black cover!) Issue #7 UPC: 5960605436-00711 Cover price $2.25.

Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Drama Queen," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica takes a sudden interest in the Bard when she gets a load of the hot hunk playing the lead in the drama club's version of "Romeo & Juliet"; Before you know it, she's busy memorizing lines-and destroying dialogue-so she can be his leading lady; Will Veronica realize the name of the play isn't "Comedy of Errors?" "Dating Games!", script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After competing on a television dating show, Veronica is stuck dating a guy she considers a geek. "Taking the Initiative," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; To cheer herself up, Veronica buys a truck full of flowers and sends them to herself; When Archie and Reggie spot the delivery, they think they have competition. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

3 1/4" X 10 1/4". WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART BY MIKE ALLRED AND PHILIP BOND; COVER BY ALLRED It's half the width of a normal comic, but double the excitement in VERTICAL, the final special format book in VERTIGO's tenth anniversary. Brando is a handsome 21-year-old daredevil riddled with cuts and bruises, and a mysterious past that compels him to leap off the world's tallest structures. Zilly Kane is a young, white-haired fashionista climbing the ladder of 1960s Manhattan to find fame and fortune. Will Brando pull Zilly down as he falls toward his fate, or will Zilly lift Brando up as she ascends to hers? Cover price $4.95.

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This issue includes the following: reviews of The Outer Limits season two, four Hulk TV movies, The Ghoul, The Howling, The Killers, Godzilla X, The New Avengers, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, several spaghetti westerns, and many more. Cover depicts Charles Largent's interpretation of the creature in the Outer Limits episode Counterweight. Cover price $6.50.

Art by Todd Borenstein. 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.