Comic books July 2003

1st printing. Collects Transformers (1984-1991 Marvel) #69-74. Written by Simon Furman. Art by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. As in fighting tears apart the ranks of the heroic Autobots, the evil Decepticons wage a bitter civil war. The atmosphere is ripe for the coming of planet eating super robot Unicron, and for the Transformers that's doomsday! The hit animated TV shows Beast Wars and Beast Machines introduced a whole new generation to the robots in disguise and now, at last, the stories that came before those shows can be seen again in all their world shaking glory. Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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by Simon Furman, Guido Guidi, Elaine To, Shaun Curtis & David Cheung Megatron turns up the heat in the all-out Alaskan conflict... literally! Trapped in soaring temperatures and collapsing ice sheets, the Autobots, Mini-Cons, and yes, a few Decepticons too, may well be facing a cold, deep watery grave. Can the various Mini-Con teams at last unite for one concerted response to the Decepticon threat? Plus, the prelude to the biggest, most shocking Armada story of all! Things are about to get BIG! NOTE: Not available outside North America. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Mick, Lee, Armstrong, Garcia, Grundetjern, & Wang Battered, bruised, and fleeing for their lives, Optimus Prime and the Autobots's "great escape" is cut short when they run into some familiar faces. But what is the true purpose of this splintered faction of Transformers, and why are they so shocked to discover that Optimus Prime is still alive after all these years? Meanwhile, back at Iacon, things come to a boil when Ultra Magnus uncovers Shockwave's sinister intentions for unifying Cybertron. But one question remains: How will the treacherous Starscream use this latest development to his advantage? NOTE: Not available outside of North America. FC, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Mick, Lee, Armstrong, Garcia, Grundetjern, & Wang Battered, bruised, and fleeing for their lives, Optimus Prime and the Autobots's "great escape" is cut short when they run into some familiar faces. But what is the true purpose of this splintered faction of Transformers, and why are they so shocked to discover that Optimus Prime is still alive after all these years? Meanwhile, back at Iacon, things come to a boil when Ultra Magnus uncovers Shockwave's sinister intentions for unifying Cybertron. But one question remains: How will the treacherous Starscream use this latest development to his advantage? NOTE: Not available outside of North America. FC, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Dreamwave's Official Guide To The Transformers by Adam Patyk & Various This issue gives you the ultimate insider's look at the greatest Autobot leader of them all: the original, unconquerable Optimus Prime! This series continues to provide all-new bios re-establishing the true essence of the G1 characters in the Dreamwave continuity, all illustrated with striking original art from the Dreamwave team! Check out fan-favorites like Nightbeat and the Predacons, along with classics like Mirage and Omega Supreme, to see how they all fit in the Transformers comic universe! NOTE: Not available outside North America. FC, 64pg (4 of 8) $5.25 Cover price $5.25.

1st printing. Collects Transformers Magazine (1984-1991 UK) #130-131, 189, and 199-205 and Annual 1988. Cover by Geoff Senior. The fabric of space and time is in turmoil. Transformers from two eras collide in an attempt to save the universe! Spinning out from events in Transformers: The Movie. Includes all-new exclusive background material! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 136 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Transformers: The War Within (2002) #1-6. Written by Simon Furman. Art by Don Figueroa. Collected in one titanic volume, it's the epic tale of Optimus Prime's first days at the forefront of the Autobot/Decepticon civil war on Cybertron. From Simon Furman and Don Figueroa comes the untold story of The Transformers as they were, before they came to Earth. This trade paperback includes a complete gallery, sketches, and additional bonus material! Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

100 page special by Starlog editors covering The Matrix Reloaded, X-Men 2, and Terminator 3. Cover price $9.99.

July 2003. "Meet Ang Lee's Hulk" Cover price $5.95.

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Cover by Kyle Baker. Robert Morales (w). Kyle Baker (a). STEVE ROGERS appears in this conclusion to the hit mini-series issue, as the paths of the two Captain Americas cross for the first time. Will it be the last? 32 PGS. Cover price $3.50.

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Story by Matt DeGennaro. Art and cover by Phil Elliott. A junkie superhero finds his powers tied to his addiction. Years after his punk band has disbanded, Captain Tupelo tries to put his life back in order, but feels compelled to help the citys destitute. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

June 28, 2003. Cover: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. Inside: Ripa/Consuelos interview; "Lost Highway: The History of American Country"; "The Amazing Race"; "Caesar"; "The Nazi Officer's Wife"; Dolly Parton Q&A Cover price $1.99.

July 5, 2003. Cover: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Michael Waltrip. Inside: NASCAR preview (with cutout collectibles and a fold-out poster); memorabilia collector; "America's Next Top Model"; "The Dead Zone"; "Crime & Punishment"; Neil Patrick Harris Q&A. Cover price $2.49.

Tarzan (Travis Fimmel) cover. July 12, 2003. Inside: "Without a Trace"; "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy"; "Dance Fever"; Travis Fimmel of "Tarzan." Cover price $1.99.

"Without a Trace" cover. July 12, 2003. Inside: "Without a Trace"; "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy"; "Dance Fever"; Travis Fimmel of "Tarzan." Cover price $1.99.

July 19, 2003. Cover: Courtney Thorne-Smith and Jim Belushi. Inside: "According to Jim"; "Nip/Tuck"; "MI-5"; Cedric the Entertainer. Cover price $1.99.

July 26, 2003. Cover: Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks of "Stargate SG-1." Inside: "Stargate SG-1"; "The Restaurant"; Martha Stewart; George Hamilton Q&A. Cover price $1.99.

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Contact. 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. Both the war and the burgeoning romance come to a head, and our heroes just have to hold on and try to ride it out. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Introduction by Mark Hamill.

By overwhelming popular demand, Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the third TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE trade paperback! This new 104-page book collects more of the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazine's monthly Twisted ToyFare Theatre comic strips. Join Mego Spidey and the gang in hilarious episodes like "Von Doom Christmas," "Defenders Assemble," "That '70s TTT," "Secret Wars" and many more! In addition to the 13 strips re-presented here, this book will feature The Official Handbook of the TTT Universe! The inner-secrets of Megoville's favorite characters will be revealed in the classic style of The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. And Star Wars' Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill, writes the introduction to this new landmark collection! There're more bonus goodies, including "Make Your Own TTT" activity cut-outs -- everything you need to make your own episode (characters, clothes, offensive word balloons and more).

Plus: An insider's guide to favorite TTT moments.

If you loved either of the first two TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE trade paperbacks, you can't miss this volume!

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

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Cover by Kaare Andrews Ron Zimmerman (w)/Duncan Fegredo (a) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Ultimate Marvel Team-Up (2001-2002) #9-13. Cover by Jim Mahfood. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Illustrated by Jim Mahfood, Jon Totleben, Chynna Clugston- Major & Ted McKeever! From the writer of Ultimate Spider-Man, Brian Michael Bendis, come new tales of Spider-Man teaming up with the stars of the Ultimate Universe, drawn by some of the most unique talents in contemporary comics. Includes team-ups with the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and Dr. Strange! 120 pages, softcover, full color. Cover price $11.99.

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Covers by Mark Bagley Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Mark Bagley (p)/Art Thibert (i) The beginning of a new story arc! An all-new villain is introduced! And Peter asks the question: What's a super hero without his costume? And after all this time, will Peter and Mary Jane finally get over themselves and just say it?! 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/ALL AGES...$2.25 (each) Cover price $2.25.

NOT FOR SALE Variant Cover by Mark Bagley - Includes Frigo Cheese Certificate of Authenticity. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by Mark Bagley and Art Thibert. The beginning of a new story arc! An all-new villain is introduced! And Peter asks the question: What's a super hero without his costume? And after all this time, will Peter and Mary Jane finally get over themselves and just say it?! 32 pages, full color.

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Covers by Mark Bagley Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Mark Bagley (p)/Art Thibert (i) The beginning of a new story arc! An all-new villain is introduced! And Peter asks the question: What's a super hero without his costume? And after all this time, will Peter and Mary Jane finally get over themselves and just say it?! 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/ALL AGES...$2.25 (each) Cover price $2.25.

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Promotional comic from the New York Post to celebrate the X-Men 2 movie. cover by adam kubert mark millar/adam kubert/art thibert ? THE SCOOP: Wolverine! 'Nuff said! ? THE STORY: Professor X has gathered his team of young mutants to face down the vast forces arrayed against their kind. But as their most ruthless and deadly enemy?Magneto, the maniacal master of magnetism?continues to build his terrorist army, the X-Men confront a new?and deadly?mutant! How will the ULTIMATE treatment affect Wolverine? Tune in and find out! ? THE CREATORS: Writer Mark Millar made people sit up and take notice with his work on The Authority. Just wait until you see what he cooks up with the extra pumped Adam Kubert!

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Covers by Adam Kubert Mark Millar (w)/Adam Kubert (p)/Danny Miki (i) All questions are answered and all fates determined in the final chapter of "The Return of the King"! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by Bryan Hitch Mark Millar (w)/Bryan Hitch (p)/Paul Neary (i) Answers from the past are sought as the Ultimates discover that the key to the clandestine alien infiltration of Earth may reside in a secret mission Captain America himself presided over in the darkest days of World War II. It's a mystery wrapped in an enigma as the Ultimates attempt to learn more about the greatest threat ever to face the planet! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Reprint of Uncanny X-Men #129. Originally came packaged with Marvel Legends: Colossus Series V action figure.

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25¢ Direct Edition. Cover by Phillip Tan Chuck Austen (w)/Ron Garney (p)/Mark Morales (i) "HOLY WAR" Parts 1 (of 2)?Just five days after the opening of X2, here's the perfect jumping on point for X-Men fans old and new! A 25-cent issue that kicks off a brand new story arc starring X2's Nightcrawler! The X-Men team leader faces his inner demons as he discovers a dark secret about his past! And will it lead to the death of some of those closest to the X-Men? Guest-starring Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Jubilee! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...$0.25 Cover price $0.25.

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$2.25 Newsstand Edition. Cover by Phillip Tan Chuck Austen (w)/Ron Garney (p)/Mark Morales (i) "HOLY WAR" Parts 1 (of 2)?Just five days after the opening of X2, here's the perfect jumping on point for X-Men fans old and new! A 25-cent issue that kicks off a brand new story arc starring X2's Nightcrawler! The X-Men team leader faces his inner demons as he discovers a dark secret about his past! And will it lead to the death of some of those closest to the X-Men? Guest-starring Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Jubilee! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...$0.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by Phillip Tan Chuck Austen (w)/Ron Garney (p)/Mark Morales (i) "HOLY WAR" Parts 2 (of 2)?Nightcrawler's secret past continues to be unveiled as this special story arc concludes! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

A Don Rosa cover and lead feature, "The Dutchman's Secret," herald the return of the world's richest duck as Scrooge McDuck and the boys locate the fabled Lost Dutchman's Mine! Also featured is the classic Barks story, "The Migrating Money," the first appearance of the Beagle Boys, and a story by Dave Rawson and Manrique. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Gate of Hell!" Story and art by Toshio Maeda. The original masterwork by the internationally renowned master of Japanese sequential art. THE LEGEND OF THE OVERFIEND has inspired admiration and controversy around the world through the cinematic tour de force of UROTSUKIDOJI animated films. The Overfiend is a demon that is reborn from age to age to torment and destroy mankind by combining the supernatural and human worlds, bringing about their destruction in a final Apocalypse. In this cosmic battle, demonic erotic energy is unleashed that drives both supernaturals and human men and women to unbelievable heights of pleasure and pain. Softcover, 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $16.95.

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STAN SAKAI On sale July 23, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Destroy All Monsters! It's the can't-miss conclusion of "Sumi-e"?Stan Sakai's thrilling three-part homage to giant monsters of Japanese cinema! After a tense and disturbing monster hunt, Usagi and the sorcerer Sasuke attempt to rescue young Jotaro and a group of other children kidnapped by a demon-possessed artist. Whatever this diabolical artist paints with his ink set becomes reality, and when a monstrous stone warrior from legend is conjured up, Usagi must combat it with a creature of his own creation. Meanwhile, Jotaro leads an escape and is pursued by the artist's feral familiar. Cover price $2.99.

By Josh Neufeld and Various. Xeric Award-winning cartoonist Josh Neufeld returns with The Vagabonds #2: Of Two Minds, featuring an array of Neufeld's comics collaborations. Contributors include American Splendor's Harvey Pekar, Duplex Planet's David Greenberger, award-winning poet/memoirist Nick Flynn, literary cult figure Eileen Myles, and the New York downtown theatre company, The Civilians. Also, there are some offbeat collaborators such as The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby," and a 1980 issue of Superman. A good collaboration is a conversation between artist and writer, each challenging the other, with the result being of two minds. 8-in. x 9 1/2-in. Cover price $3.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Fully Loaded!" Collects Valentine (1997) #1-6. Story and art by Daniel Cooney. Meet Dana Valentine - professional killer and ex-CIA lab rat. A ravishing, hard-hitting woman, she has a single goal: Survive the job long enough to find out the secrets of her past. But her past is about to find her, and it's more than just her life on the line! Both volumes include an exclusive illustrated bookplate signed by the artist. Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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by Brian Wood & Steve Pugh A quiet drive home from work one night erupts into evils unleashed as NYPD detective Sara Pezzini crosses paths with Vampirella! Regular cover by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti (The Pro), plus Limited Edition covers by Conner & Palmiotti, and Steve Pugh. Both limited to 1,500 copies. Regular cover by Mark Texiera REGULAR COVER?FC, 32pg $2.99 CONNER LTD. COVER?FC, 32pg $9.95 PUGH LTD. COVER?FC, 32pg $9.95 Cover price $2.99.

Royal Blue Edition Variant Cover by Mark Texeira. by Brian Wood & Steve Pugh A quiet drive home from work one night erupts into evils unleashed as NYPD detective Sara Pezzini crosses paths with Vampirella! 32 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Gold Foil Edition. by Brian Wood & Steve Pugh A quiet drive home from work one night erupts into evils unleashed as NYPD detective Sara Pezzini crosses paths with Vampirella! Regular cover by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti (The Pro), plus Limited Edition covers by Conner & Palmiotti, and Steve Pugh. Both limited to 1,500 copies. Regular cover by Mark Texiera REGULAR COVER?FC, 32pg $2.99 CONNER LTD. COVER?FC, 32pg $9.95 PUGH LTD. COVER?FC, 32pg $9.95 Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Sam Kieth Daniel Way (w)/Francisco Herrera (p) "SHIVER" Part 2?What do you do if you found a room full of dead bodies? More importantly, what would you do if you were face to face with the thing that caused that carnage? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Comic Relief," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; By popular demand, Veronica's super-alter ego from Veronica #111 and #127, is back for another action-packed tale!; This time, Chuck has enlisted Veronica to don the costume and do a few in-store appearances at local comic shops; The pampered princess takes promotion to new depths of hilarity! "She Screams for Ice Cream," pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Upon hearing that an ice cream manufacturer is discontinuing her favorite novelty, Veronica buys up all of the remaining stock; Then she's faced with two problems: Where to store them and how to keep them away from Jughead. "Bridesmaid Charade," pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica readily agrees to be a bridesmaid for her cousin Alice; What she doesn't agree on is Alice's choice of bridesmaid fashions. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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WRITTEN BY JONATHAN VANKIN; ART AND COVER BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI AND SHAWN MARTINBROUGH In stores May 7. The series featured in THE FACE's top ten list continues. One couple's vacation plan to salvage their damaged relationship becomes more of a quest to save two young Thai prostitutes from a life of crime and abuse. An international sex scandal, a cross-dressing kick boxer, and a sacred elephant collide in the decadent metropolis that is the star of this skewed, one-of-a-kind reality series. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Act IV: Self-Overcoming - Chapter 1 of 4: Truth & Consequences! - Written by Trainor Houghton (creator) and Len Wein. Art by Claude St. Aubin and Mostafa Moussa. Cover by Glen Orbik. Trace finds himself in the middle of a dangerous race to save the life of his young friend, Eudora. With a death warrant signed for the girl's silence, two police detectives arrive to carry out their deadly assignment and to confiscate photographs that incriminate the powerful Buford Crown in an assassination plot. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "ACT III: SELF ESTRANGEMENT!" Collects Victorian (1999-2003) #13-18. By Houston, Len Wein, Claude St. Aubin, and Moussa. Cover by Michael Kaluta. Certain that his visions of a top-hatted figure were real, the professor arrives at the end of his pursuit for the elusive form. But Fitz could never have expected that The Victorian would need his help on a mission to combat the ultimate evil. Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

This issue includes the following: an interview with Richard Kiel and reviews of The Attic, Bat Thumb, Blair Thumb, Silent Running, Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy, The Wild Wild World of Jayne Mansfield, Beginning of the End, season one of The Monkees, and more. Cover depicts Richard Kiel in I was a Teenage Monster. Cover price $6.50.

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(W) Dan Jolley (P) Mike Norton and Clint Hilinski (I) Clayton Brown (Cover) Mike Norton FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of 16th THE CONCEPT: Hidden in the depths of the planet Arus are five giant mechanical lions. Together, with the aid of magics long forgotten, they form Voltron: Defender of the Universe, an immensely powerful robot that will give the people of Arus the means necessary to restore their war-torn galaxy to peace. At the helm of the lions: five courageous pilots who have sworn themselves to protect this alien world, and the princess who commands it. THIS ISSUE: "Revelations": Chapter 3?The myth has been proven real: the legendary mechanical lions believed to make up the body of Voltron do exist. But when a squadron of Drule warships suddenly attacks, will Keith, Lance, Sven, Hunk and Pidge be able to "use" the Lions... or will they be defeated before they can even begin? Learn the answer - - and witness the beginning of the terrible price Sven will pay. Cover price $2.95.