Comic books June 2005

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1921-1922!" By Frank King. Edited and designed by award-winning comics virtuoso Chris Ware, these volumes reprint the first six years of Frank King's Walt and Skeezix. One of the pioneering giants of American comic strips, Frank King made his lasting mark by creating this iconic comic, which became one of the most widely syndicated and popular strips in North America until King's death in 1969. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "1921-1922!" By Frank King. Edited and designed by award-winning comics virtuoso Chris Ware, these volumes reprint the first six years of Frank King's Walt and Skeezix. One of the pioneering giants of American comic strips, Frank King made his lasting mark by creating this iconic comic, which became one of the most widely syndicated and popular strips in North America until King's death in 1969. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

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by Various William Van Horn's latest ten-pager, "Nature Boy," is the subject for this issue's cover and the lead story. Also featured is the first two installments of the not-to-be-missed 12- part Mythos Island series by Pat and Carol McGreal, Per Hedman, and Cesar Ferioli;. a vintage Lil' Bad Wolf tale, and more. SC, 7x10, 68 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Dangerous Disguise!" The wraparound cover is a recreation of the original Vacation Parade #2 cover, restored by Rick Keene. The interior consists of new and vintage tales with a vacation theme, highlighted by Carl Barks' classic Donald adventure, "Dangerous Disguise," and a rarely- seen Mickey story, "Rams-Head Ramblers," by Bill Wright, from the original Vacation Parade #2. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $8.95.

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Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Walter Geovani. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash after she is beaten within an inch of her life. Once, all the amoral assassin was after was cold hard cash in a post-apocalyptic city called Sodom. Now she's after payback against an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires. It's an over-the-top, blood-soaked conclusion including Furies, nuns, death-metal vampire assassins and more carnage than you can shake a limb at. Will War Angel reunite with Scarlet? Will Sodom survive the wreckage? The only thing for sure is a huge body count! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Shocking cover. Limited to 750 copies. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Walter Geovani. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash after she is beaten within an inch of her life. Once, all the amoral assassin was after was cold hard cash in a post-apocalyptic city called Sodom. Now she's after payback against an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires. It's an over-the-top, blood-soaked conclusion including Furies, nuns, death-metal vampire assassins and more carnage than you can shake a limb at. Will War Angel reunite with Scarlet? Will Sodom survive the wreckage? The only thing for sure is a huge body count! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

Deadly cover. Limited to 750 copies. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Walter Geovani. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash after she is beaten within an inch of her life. Once, all the amoral assassin was after was cold hard cash in a post-apocalyptic city called Sodom. Now she's after payback against an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires. It's an over-the-top, blood-soaked conclusion including Furies, nuns, death-metal vampire assassins and more carnage than you can shake a limb at. Will War Angel reunite with Scarlet? Will Sodom survive the wreckage? The only thing for sure is a huge body count! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

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Ryp cover. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Walter Geovani. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash after she is beaten within an inch of her life. Once, all the amoral assassin was after was cold hard cash in a post-apocalyptic city called Sodom. Now she's after payback against an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires. It's an over-the-top, blood-soaked conclusion including Furies, nuns, death-metal vampire assassins and more carnage than you can shake a limb at. Will War Angel reunite with Scarlet? Will Sodom survive the wreckage? The only thing for sure is a huge body count! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Adrian cover. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Walter Geovani. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash after she is beaten within an inch of her life. Once, all the amoral assassin was after was cold hard cash in a post-apocalyptic city called Sodom. Now she's after payback against an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires. It's an over-the-top, blood-soaked conclusion including Furies, nuns, death-metal vampire assassins and more carnage than you can shake a limb at. Will War Angel reunite with Scarlet? Will Sodom survive the wreckage? The only thing for sure is a huge body count! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Premium cover. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Walter Geovani. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash after she is beaten within an inch of her life. Once, all the amoral assassin was after was cold hard cash in a post-apocalyptic city called Sodom. Now she's after payback against an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires. It's an over-the-top, blood-soaked conclusion including Furies, nuns, death-metal vampire assassins and more carnage than you can shake a limb at. Will War Angel reunite with Scarlet? Will Sodom survive the wreckage? The only thing for sure is a huge body count! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Wrap cover. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Walter Geovani. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash after she is beaten within an inch of her life. Once, all the amoral assassin was after was cold hard cash in a post-apocalyptic city called Sodom. Now she's after payback against an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires. It's an over-the-top, blood-soaked conclusion including Furies, nuns, death-metal vampire assassins and more carnage than you can shake a limb at. Will War Angel reunite with Scarlet? Will Sodom survive the wreckage? The only thing for sure is a huge body count! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Platinum Foil edition. Limited to 650 copies. Comes with Avatar Certificate of Authenticity. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Walter Geovani. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash after she is beaten within an inch of her life. Once, all the amoral assassin was after was cold hard cash in a post-apocalyptic city called Sodom. Now she's after payback against an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires. It's an over-the-top, blood-soaked conclusion including Furies, nuns, death-metal vampire assassins and more carnage than you can shake a limb at. Will War Angel reunite with Scarlet? Will Sodom survive the wreckage? The only thing for sure is a huge body count! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Play Time cover by Juan Jose Ryp. Limited to 750 copies. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Walter Geovani. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash after she is beaten within an inch of her life. Once, all the amoral assassin was after was cold hard cash in a post-apocalyptic city called Sodom. Now she's after payback against an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires. It's an over-the-top, blood-soaked conclusion including Furies, nuns, death-metal vampire assassins and more carnage than you can shake a limb at. Will War Angel reunite with Scarlet? Will Sodom survive the wreckage? The only thing for sure is a huge body count! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

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What if your one reason for existing disappeared? What if the one thing that made you who you are was no longer needed. What if everything you spent your life fighting for and dreaming of was finally realized...But the cost was too great to bear? What would you do? 6 1/2-in. x 10-in, 32 pages, B/W. Cover price $2.50.

by Various. The independent cult hit returns, featuring stories by acclaimed editor Stuart Moore (Firestorm), Jason Copland (Mortal Coils), Saul Colt (SSS Comics), and newcomers Jon Hook, Jared Bivens, and Joseph Bergin III. Also featuring Part One of a two-part story by series creator Joshua Hale Fialkov, with superstar-on-the-rise Mark Dos Santos, on art! All wrapped up in a sensational cover by Violent Messiahs and Snake Plissken artist, Tone Rodriguez! MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&WSRP: $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. Story and art by Makoto Kobayashi. Described as "Japan's version of Garfield, Heathcliff, and Krazy Kat all rolled into one," Makoto Kobayashi's What's Michael? combines true-to-life feline behavior every cat-lover (and hater!) will recognize along with off-the-wall trips into the realms of the fantastic (vampires?) and the ridiculous (cat high school?!). Whether unlocking the mysteries of where cats sleep or analyzing the structure of the cat pecking order, the answers always come with loads of laughter! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, B&W. All Age NOTE: "Sometimes fanciful, sometimes very well observed, and always humorous." - Library Journal Cover price $8.95.

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Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion Art by Shawn McManus and J.H. Williams III Cover by McManus Did Rosa survive her encounter with the Crocodile? And if so, will she have enough energy left to face the Dog Man and save her family? Every question is answered in the stunning conclusion of this great miniseries! On sale April 13 ? 6 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

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Dark One Cover - 1st printing. Collects Wildflower: Tribal Screams (2001) #1-4. Story and art by Billy Martinez. Originally released in 2001 in a four issue mini-series that continued the adventures of Cassandra Du Carme, a lonely-but-vengeful warrior princess who lost everything that was important in her life and must now pick up the pieces and find new meaning. In her journeys anything can happen and will. This expanded format comes with a sketch book and production section by artist and writer Billy Martinez. Softcover, 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Martinez Cover - 1st printing. Collects Wildflower: Tribal Screams (2001) #1-4. Story and art by Billy Martinez. Originally released in 2001 in a four issue mini-series that continued the adventures of Cassandra Du Carme, a lonely-but-vengeful warrior princess who lost everything that was important in her life and must now pick up the pieces and find new meaning. In her journeys anything can happen and will. This expanded format comes with a sketch book and production section by artist and writer Billy Martinez. Softcover, 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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(W) Ron Marz (P) Michael Choi (I) Sal Regla (Col) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Greg Land The stunning storyarc conclusion! The stunning first arc by the new superstar creative team of Ron Marz and Michael Choi roars to its apocalyptic conclusion! The fate of mankind very literally rests in the right hand of Sara Pezzini as she confronts an ancient power that has been summoned from a hellish realm beyond time and space. No wielder of the Witchblade has ever faced so deadly a test, and if Sara fails...it's the end of the world as we know it! Full color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series Cover price $2.99.

Wizard World Chicago Limited Edition. 1 of 500 copies worldwide. (W) Ron Marz (P) Michael Choi (I) Sal Regla(Col) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Greg Land The stunning storyarc conclusion! The stunning first arc by the new superstar creative team of Ron Marz and Michael Choi roars to its apocalyptic conclusion! The fate of mankind very literally rests in the right hand of Sara Pezzini as she confronts an ancient power that has been summoned from a hellish realm beyond time and space. No wielder of the Witchblade has ever faced so deadly a test, and if Sara fails...it's the end of the world as we know it! Full color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series

GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX SEASON 2 PREVIEW! *As the first season of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is about to end on Cartoon Network, Wizard Anime Insider takes a special first look at the anticipated second season to this hit show by director Masumune Shiro! *Production I.G. provides us with an all-new Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex cover to this issue. AKITARO DAICHI INTERVIEW! *The most beloved comedy director in anime, Akitaro Daichi has helmed hits like Fruits Basket, Tsukikage Ran and now, Kodocha. With this beloved series finally hitting the US, we talk to the man himself in an exclusive interview! *Kodocha appears on the alternate cover to this month's Wizard Anime Insider. TOP 10 BATTLES OF NINJA SCROLL TV! *Known for its crazy fights and gruesome deaths, we ask director Tatsuo Sato of Ninja Scroll TV to count his favorite ten battles for us! TENJO TENGE CLUB GUIDE! *The halls of Toudou Academy are full of incredibly powerful martial arts clubs. Care to join?or just survive? Then you need this guide to them all! THE FASHIONS OF BURST ANGEL! *When fighting super powerful mecha, the ladies of Burst Angel don't want to be troubled with constrictive clothing! Check out the fashion of the girls of Gonzo's new anime hit. PLUS! *Find out everything that's going on with anime and manga and learn about these exciting worlds, creators, shows, comics and more. From Full Metal Panic to Planetes and tons of other amazing new stuff, it's all in here! Magazine (Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex Cover)$4.99 Magazine (Kodocha Cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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BATMAN BEGINS MOVIE ISSUE! Q & A with J. Michael Straczynski on Fantastic Four; First Look: Supergirl, with comments from Jeph Loeb and Ian Churchill; Q & A with Bruce Campbell; brief profiles of the Rannians, Thanagarians, Guardians, Khunds, Tamaraneans and Spider Guild; Q & A with Michael Chabon; Wizard Insider: Scarlet Witch; Q & A with Mr. T; Allan Heinberg discusses Young Avengers; Steve Gerber discusses Howard the Duck and Hard Time; 14 pages devoted to Batman Begins and other Bat-films, with comments from Christopher Nolan, Scott Beatty, David Goyer, Christian Bale and others; 7 pages from JLA #115; Q & A with Ioan Gruffudd on the Fantastic Four film; Q & A with David Koepp; Q & A with Brian Pulido; Book of the Month: The OMAC Project; Secret Stash: Street Angel Cover price $5.99.

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BATMAN BEGINS MOVIE ISSUE! Q & A with J. Michael Straczynski on Fantastic Four; First Look: Supergirl, with comments from Jeph Loeb and Ian Churchill; Q & A with Bruce Campbell; brief profiles of the Rannians, Thanagarians, Guardians, Khunds, Tamaraneans and Spider Guild; Q & A with Michael Chabon; Wizard Insider: Scarlet Witch; Q & A with Mr. T; Allan Heinberg discusses Young Avengers; Steve Gerber discusses Howard the Duck and Hard Time; 14 pages devoted to Batman Begins and other Bat-films, with comments from Christopher Nolan, Scott Beatty, David Goyer, Christian Bale and others; 7 pages from JLA #115; Q & A with Ioan Gruffudd on the Fantastic Four film; Q & A with David Koepp; Q & A with Brian Pulido; Book of the Month: The OMAC Project; Secret Stash: Street Angel Cover price $5.99.

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(ENEMY OF THE STATE) AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D: Part 2 of 6 - Written by Mark Millar Penciled by John Romita Jr. Cover by Greg Land "AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D." What's scarier than a high-profile super hero turned deathcult assassin? TWO super heroes turned deathcult assassins! Hydra might have lost Wolverine, but two more take his place, and one is a former X-Man who will shock former teammates and readers alike! As the new Supreme Hydra launches an unprecedented attack on S.H.I.E.L.D., there's precious little time for second guesses, leaving Nick Fury to send Wolverine into the heat of battle hoping the deprogramming will stick. Part 2 (of 6). 32 PGS./Marvel PSR+ ...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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(ENEMY OF THE STATE) AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D: Part 2 of 6 - Written by Mark Millar Penciled by John Romita Jr. Cover by Joe Quesada "AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D." What's scarier than a high-profile super hero turned deathcult assassin? TWO super heroes turned deathcult assassins! Hydra might have lost Wolverine, but two more take his place, and one is a former X-Man who will shock former teammates and readers alike! As the new Supreme Hydra launches an unprecedented attack on S.H.I.E.L.D., there's precious little time for second guesses, leaving Nick Fury to send Wolverine into the heat of battle hoping the deprogramming will stick. Part 2 (of 6). 32 PGS./Marvel PSR+ ...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Akira Yoshida Penciled by Shin Nagasawa Cover by Katsuya Terada Wolverine discovers the history of the Shoshei Order of Priestesses and the current Priestess Mana. But is it too late to stop the demon-lord Ryuki and his hoard of zombie-samurai and save Japan? 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Greg Rucka Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair Cover by J.G. Jones The IDENTITY CRISIS art team of Rags Morales & Michael Bair joins writer Greg Rucka for Part 1 of a 3-part story that takes Wonder Woman from the streets of New York to the Land of the Dead! In "Tartarus," the goddess Athena sends Wonder Woman on a journey to retrieve something believed lost to the Olympian Gods forever. Joined by Wonder Girl and Ferdinand the minotaur, Wonder Woman must face unimagined peril to complete her mission. But should she succeed, what will Diana ask in return from the all-seeing Goddess of Wisdom? Plus, a hint of the fate of Donna Troy is revealed as an exciting new chapter in the saga of the Amazing Amazon begins! On sale April 20 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.25.

At last--WIP examines Lynch's critically acclaimed (and derided) Wild at Heart in two essays, one arguing that WAH is the director's most disappointing film, and another arguing for the movie's greatness. Also in this issue: "Narrative Technique in Mulholland Drive"; a comparison of Twin Peaks and ABC's hit series Lost (there are more than you may think, including some surprising ones); two reviews of Mark Frost's summer blockbuster movie The Fantastic Four; and news about Lynch's INLAND EMPIRE and more! Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Collects stories from Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #431-440 and Wrath of the Spectre (1988) #4.

Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Aparo, Ernie Chua, and Frank Thorne. Cover by Jim Aparo.

One of DC's most powerful characters returns in stories that shocked and thrilled readers!

Softcover, 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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Written by Christopher Yost Pencils & Cover by Billy Tan "Innocence Lost" Spinning out of NYX, the penultimate chapter of X-23's origin: The program's horrifying master plan is finally revealed and X-23 is sent on her most vicious mission yet, the ramifications of which will turn the Facility on its head...All the anger, pain, and betrayal come to a boil in this issue. 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects X-Files (1995-1998) #18-22, X-Files 1/2 (1996), and X-Files Comics Digest (1995) #1. Written by Stefan Petrucha and Kevin J. Anderson. Art by Charles Adlard and Miran Kim. Checker introduces its second collection of the adventures of everyone's two favorite FBI agents, Mulder and Scully. Softcover, 200 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Plotted by Rob Liefeld Scripted by BRANDON THOMAS Penciled by MARAT MYCHAELS Cover by Rob Liefeld Shatterstar continues to pursue Spiral, seeking to prevent her from obtaining the deadly FIVE FINGERS OF ANNIHILATION. He arrives in an alternate timeline where Spiral wields absolute power and is allied with familiar friends...or are they now foes? Guest starring CABLE, DOMINO, SUNSPOT and CALIBAN! 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Peter Milligan Pencils & Cover by Salvador Larroca "GOLGOTHA" The strange madness the X-Men discovered in Antarctica has come to the X-Mansion. Are the X-Men prepared to face what's inside them...or will they be defeated by their own inner demons? Part 4 (of 5). 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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AGE OF APOCALYPSE #6 (of 6) Written by Akira Yoshida Pencils & Cover by Chris Bachalo This special 10th Anniversary AGE OF APOCALYPSE event comes to a close with this star-shattering conclusion! What will be the final fate of the AoA universe?! 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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FANTASTIC FOUR #5 (of 5) Written by Akira Yoshida Art and Cover by Pat Lee & DREAMWAVE STUDIOS The climactic battle ? will the combined might of the Earth's two greatest super hero families be enough to save Manhattan ? and the world ? from total annihilation? The X-Men and FF do their final face-off against the alien Brood! 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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Regular Edition. Written by Greg Pak Pencils & Cover by Greg Land The unforgettable conclusion! As the power of the Phoenix threatens the very foundations of existence, everything comes down to the choices of one man torn between the two women he loves. 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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PRINTING NOTE: THIS LIMITED EDITION VARIANT WAS PUBLISHED MISSING A PAGE OF STORY. IT IS BEING SOLD AS PUBLISHED. Written by Greg Pak Pencils & Cover by Greg Land The unforgettable conclusion! As the power of the Phoenix threatens the very foundations of existence, everything comes down to the choices of one man torn between the two women he loves. 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Premiere Edition - 1st printing. Collects X-MEN: PHOENIX - ENDSONG (2005) #1-5. Written by GREG PAK. Art and Cover by GREG LAND. The mysterious and powerful Phoenix Force is life incarnate, and yet it consumes whole worlds in a moment. Its long history with the X-Men is fraught with tragedy...especially concerning one of the most beloved of their number, Jean Grey. What will happen when the Phoenix returns to Earth in search of the one mortal who could ever contain its power...only to find her dead? Softcover, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Written by Chris Claremont Penciled by Sean Chen Cover by Greg Land The destruction of the Mansion was only the beginning! While the X-Men are still searching for survivors, and just beginning to comprehend what's happening to them across the globe (and indeed, the cosmos), their alien adversaries return in full force to finish the job and complete their annihilation of Charles Xavier's School and all his students. And in the battle's aftermath, one of the core cast will leave the team forever. 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by PAUL DI FILIPPO & JAMES PEATY Penciled by CLIFF RICHARDS & YVEL GUICHET Cover by PAUL SMITH Two great stories, starring two original X-MEN, ANGEL and BEAST! In the first, Paul Di Filippo and Cliff Richards take you to the sky as Angel helps some sick children soar into the clouds! In "A Night at the Opera" by James Peaty and Yvel Guichet, Beast goes out for a little culture, only to find that for a mutant, these things are easier said than done! 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. Collects X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR (2005) #1-5.

Written by AKIRA YOSHIDA. Art and cover by PAT LEE.

The X-Men and the Fantastic Four team up with the help of Pat Lee and Dreamwave Studios in this heart-pounding adventure!

Can the two teams put their differences aside to stop a creeping menace from outer space that threatens our planet's very existence? Even as the heroes trek into the stars, the real threat to their mission might just be among themselves!

It's the X-Men and Fantastic Four versus...the X-Men and Fantastic Four?! An unexpected adversary turns Marvel's two greatest hero families against one another.

Hardcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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by J. Van Hamme & W. Vance. The smash sensation of Europe that's printed in over a dozen languages is translated into English for the first time! A man without a past wakes up in an unknown place. His only clues to his true identity are his remarkable fighting skills, and a tattoo: XIII. Things get dicey quick as a band of killers find his trail, and they give pursuit as well as the civil and military police! It's a chase that goes around the world for a man in the search of his past. Cover by W. Vance. Cover price $0.75.

Volume 5 – 1st printing. Story and Art by CLAMP. Yuko, the mysterious Space-Time Witch, continues to demand cooking and cleaning duties from Domeki, who's working off his debt to her. But Domeki is learning more and more how to deal with the strange spirits that haunt him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 200 pages, B&W Cover price $10.95.

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Goran Sudzuka & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Part 1 of the 4-part "Girl on Girl," featuring guest art by Goran Sudzuka (HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: LADY CONSTANTINE). Finally leaving the United States, Yorick and his companions begin an important quest for a missing friend. Yorick joins a ragtag band of female sailors on a thrilling voyage overseas, but what dangerous new threat lurks deep beneath the Pacific? Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale April 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Devin Grayson. Art by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Paul Gulacy. Prepare yourself for an exploration into the past of one of Batman's greatest foes -- Ra's al Ghul -- by writer Devin Grayson and artists Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti in this 2-part Prestige Format miniseries! Imagine a world in which no one dies -- not from accidents, murders or natural disasters. It sounds idyllic, but just because no one can die doesn't mean they shouldn't die. Ra's al Ghul has left a world filled with miserable, self-aware, reanimated corpses for the Batman to deal with. And when Gotham City's hospitals, homes and streets begin filling with the undead, the Dark Knight is the only one with a chance to discover the secret behind their continued animation. In order to do so, he must discover Ra's al Ghul's centuries of secret world travels! Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Written by Bruce Jones Art by Sean Murphy Cover by Zach Howard The explosive conclusion of the 2-part Prestige Format miniseries revealing everything you wanted to know about the Scarecrow's origin...but were afraid to ask! While Batman and Robin race to learn the identity of Gotham's newest villain, the Scarecrow continues his murderous revenge spree. The clock is ticking ? and more than one life hangs in the balance! On sale June 22 ? Prestige Format ? 2 of 2 ? 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Cover price $5.99.

AD Vision Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Kiyohiko Azuma. From the nutty mind of Kiyohiko Azuma, creator of the hit manga, Azumanga Daioh, comes the story of the new kid in town - little Yotsuba, a green-haired and wide-eyed girl who doesn't have a clue - about anything! With no knowledge of the world around her, and a fear of air conditioners, she sends her neighbor's heads spinning with her wild and hilarious exploits! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Yotsuba & ! Cover price $9.99.