Comic books January 2001

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON Part 4 of the 4-part "Hang Up on the Hang Low." Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Split Second Chance!" Collects 100 Bullets (1999) #6-14. Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Eduardo Risso. The story behind Agent Graves deepens in this new collection of the critically-acclaimed Vertigo book! Mature Readers. Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Split Second Chance!" Collects 100 Bullets (1999) #6-14. Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Eduardo Risso. The story behind Agent Graves deepens in this new collection of the critically-acclaimed Vertigo book! Mature Readers. Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

French-Canadian magazine-size comic. NOTE: All text in French.

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Ken Lashley cover. Written by Marv Wolfman, Art by Ken Lashley. Grayson Bishop wants Emma Sonnet by his side, alive and well. But Bishop also wants the mysterious woman known as The 10th Muse dead. Trouble is, the love of Bishop's life is also his greatest enemy. Guest-starring from the pages of "Dollz" - the assassin Hex! When she targets an enemy, she never misses her mark! Now in her sights: The 10th Muse! ALSO - On the flipside will be an all-new, five-page color preview of Randy Green's follow-up to "Witchblade" called "Dollz". Cover price $2.95.

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Randy Green Cover. Written by Marv Wolfman, Art by Ken Lashley. Grayson Bishop wants Emma Sonnet by his side, alive and well. But Bishop also wants the mysterious woman known as The 10th Muse dead. Trouble is, the love of Bishop's life is also his greatest enemy. Guest-starring from the pages of "Dollz" - the assassin Hex! When she targets an enemy, she never misses her mark! Now in her sights: The 10th Muse! ALSO - On the flipside will be an all-new, five-page color preview of Randy Green's follow-up to "Witchblade" called "Dollz," which Image Comics will launch in April. Cover price $2.95.

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Rena Mero Photo Cover. Written by Marv Wolfman, Art by Ken Lashley. Grayson Bishop wants Emma Sonnet by his side, alive and well. But Bishop also wants the mysterious woman known as The 10th Muse dead. Trouble is, the love of Bishop's life is also his greatest enemy. Guest-starring from the pages of "Dollz" - the assassin Hex! When she targets an enemy, she never misses her mark! Now in her sights: The 10th Muse! ALSO - On the flipside will be an all-new, five-page color preview of Randy Green's follow-up to "Witchblade" called "Dollz," which Image Comics will launch in April. Cover price $2.95.

MyCOMICSHOPONLINE.COM Variant cover. Includes MyComicShopOnline.com certificate of authinticity as one of only 1000 copies. * NOTE: this is a variant for a now defunct website that had no association with us * - Written by Marv Wolfman, Art by Ken Lashley. Grayson Bishop wants Emma Sonnet by his side, alive and well. But Bishop also wants the mysterious woman known as The 10th Muse dead. Trouble is, the love of Bishop's life is also his greatest enemy. Guest-starring from the pages of "Dollz" - the assassin Hex! When she targets an enemy, she never misses her mark! Now in her sights: The 10th Muse! ALSO - On the flipside will be an all-new, five-page color preview of Randy Green's follow-up to "Witchblade" called "Dollz," which Image Comics will launch in April.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Variant Cover with certificate and limited to 1999 copies. Written by Marv Wolfman, Art by Ken Lashley. Grayson Bishop wants Emma Sonnet by his side, alive and well. But Bishop also wants the mysterious woman known as The 10th Muse dead. Trouble is, the love of Bishop's life is also his greatest enemy. Guest-starring from the pages of "Dollz" - the assassin Hex! When she targets an enemy, she never misses her mark! Now in her sights: The 10th Muse! ALSO - On the flipside will be an all-new, five-page color preview of Randy Green's follow-up to "Witchblade" called "Dollz," which Image Comics will launch in April.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Red Foil Edition with certificate and limited to 500 copies. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ken Lashley. Grayson Bishop wants Emma Sonnet by his side, alive and well. But Bishop also wants the mysterious woman known as The 10th Muse dead. Trouble is, the love of Bishop's life is also his greatest enemy. Guest-starring from the pages of "Dollz" - the assassin Hex! When she targets an enemy, she never misses her mark! Now in her sights: The 10th Muse! ALSO - On the flipside will be an all-new, five-page color preview of Randy Green's follow-up to "Witchblade" called "Dollz," which Image Comics will launch in April.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Gold Foil Variant with certificate and limited to 500 copies. Written by Marv Wolfman, Art by Ken Lashley. Grayson Bishop wants Emma Sonnet by his side, alive and well. But Bishop also wants the mysterious woman known as The 10th Muse dead. Trouble is, the love of Bishop's life is also his greatest enemy. Guest-starring from the pages of "Dollz" - the assassin Hex! When she targets an enemy, she never misses her mark! Now in her sights: The 10th Muse! ALSO - On the flipside will be an all-new, five-page color preview of Randy Green's follow-up to "Witchblade" called "Dollz," which Image Comics will launch in April.

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Tower Records Exclusive "NUDE RENA MERO" Variant. Dollz preview flip-book.

1st printing. Based on the story by Jules Verne. Adapted by Gary Gianni. A graphic novelization of Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Gary Gianni. Gianni's adaptation preserves the sense of wondrous adventure, while sacrificing nothing by way of plot or the finer nuances of character. This finely distilled narrative combines skillfully rendered depictions of the men and the machines they command. Their encounters with astounding marvels and terrible monsters, above and below the waves, create a rich and rewarding reading experience unlike any other. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 56 pages, B&W.

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January 9, 2001. All color except for Necronauts. Features include Judge Dredd in "A Day in the Death of Joe Meg" (script by John Wagner, art by Ian Gibson), Sinister Dexter in "The Man in the Ion Mask" part 1 (Script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Davis), Tor Cyan in "Blue Murder" part 1 (script by John Tomlinson, art by Kev Walker), Necronauts part 2 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Frazer Irving), Button Man 3 part 2 (script by John Wagner, art by Arthur Ranson). Greg Staples cover.

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January 16, 2001. All color except for Necronauts. Features include Judge Dredd in "The Big Lie" (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Steve Parkhouse), Sinister Dexter in "The Man in the Ion Mask" part 2 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Davis), Button Man 3 part 2 (script by John Wagner, art by Arthur Ranson), Necronauts part 3 (script by Rennie, art by Frazer Irving), and Tor Cyan in "Blue Murder" part 2 (script by John Tomlinson, art by Kev Walker). Cover by Dylan Teague and Chris Blythe.

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January 23, 2001. All color except for Necronauts. Features include Judge Dredd in "Cold Comfort" (script by John Wagner, art by Anthony Williams), Sinister Dexter in "The Man in the Ion Mask" part 3 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Davis), Button Man 3 part 4 (script by John Wagner, art by Arthur Ranson), Necronauts part 4 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Frazer Irving), and Tor Cyan in "Blue Murder" part 3 (script by John Tomlinson, art by Kev Walker). Davis cover.

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January 30, 2001. All color except for Necronauts. Features include Judge Dredd in "Something Over My Shoulder is Drooling" (script by Robbie Morrison, art by Simon Fraser), Sinister Dexter in "The Man in the Ion Mask" part 4 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Davis), Button Man 3 part 5 (script by John Wagner, art by Arthur Ranson), Necronauts part 5 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Frazer Irving), and Tor Cyan in "Blue Murder" part 4 (script by John Tomlinson, art by Kev Walker). Cover by Frazer Irving and Chris Blythe.

December 13, 2000/January 2, 2001. 100 pages. All color except for Zenith, Tharg, Bad Company, and Necronauts. Features include Judge Dredd in "Bad Company" (script by John Wagner, art by Cam Kennedy), Zenith in "Zzzzenith.com" (script by Grant Morrison, art by Steve Yeowell), Sinister Dexter in "Bullet Time" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Andy Clarke), Tharg the Mighty in "The Great Thrill-Power Overload" (script by T.M.O., art by Henry Flint), Button Man 3 part 1 (script by Wagner, art by Arthur Ranson), Bad Company in "Down Among the Dead Men" (script by Pete Milligan, pencils by Brett Ewins, inks by Jim McCarthy), Nilolai Dante in "One Last Night in the House of Sin" (script by Robbie Morrison, art by John Burns), Necronauts (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Frazer Irving), and Strontium Dog in "The Sad Case" (script by Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra). Robo-Hunter and Halo Jones pin-ups by Ian Gibson, Judge Dredd pin-up by Dermot Power. Cover by Henry Foint and Chris Blythe.

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The Darker Side of a Happy-Go-Lucky Cartoonist. Stories, art and cover by Mark Crilley. An expanded version of Crilleys self-produced 3-issue mini-comic, 12 Pages. Sketches, short cartoons, and doodles from Mark Crilley, the creator of Akiko, that were done in coffee shops and strip-mall restaurants, and are darker and less upbeat than his Akiko work. To Be Continued…; Man Whole; Escalator; Breakfast on the Run. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

DC Edition - 2nd and later printings. "A Contract with God and Other Tenement Stories!" Story and art by Will Eisner. A revolutionary novel, A Contract With God re-creates the neighborhood of Will Eisner's youth through a quartet of four interwoven stories, each expressing the joy, exuberance, tragedy, and drama of life on the mythical Dropsie Avenue of the Bronx. A Contract With God is a monumental achievement, a must in the library of any graphic novel fan. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 188 oages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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(S/A) Colleen Doran. "Sometimes the Good Guys Lose" Part 1. A fifteen year old girl, Liana, learns that her father is a fugitive from another world and that she is the heir to an alien religious dynasty. She could be the most powerful psychic being in the universe, but someone already sits on the otherworldly throne of Ovanan, and he is the helpless pawn of a corrupt government, a government that wants Liana dead. If Liana lives, all Earth is in danger as Ovanan will stop at nothing to destroy her. If Liana dies, the rest of the universe remains under the control of a cruel empire. But, there's a third possible fate for Liana, a fate no one has considered, and it is a future more cruel than she could possibly have imagined... This issue also features part I of a two-part original prose short story "A World for Dreaming" by Jan Strnad, acclaimed comics and animation writer! With original illustrations by Colleen Doran. Original oil cover paintings. Cover price $3.95.

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(S/A) Colleen Doran. "Sometimes the Good Guys Lose" Part 2. A fifteen year old girl, Liana, learns that her father is a fugitive from another world and that she is the heir to an alien religious dynasty. She could be the most powerful psychic being in the universe, but someone already sits on the otherworldly throne of Ovanan, and he is the helpless pawn of a corrupt government, a government that wants Liana dead. If Liana lives, all Earth is in danger as Ovanan will stop at nothing to destroy her. If Liana dies, the rest of the universe remains under the control of a cruel empire. But, there's a third possible fate for Liana, a fate no one has considered, and it is a future more cruel than she could possibly have imagined... Original oil cover paintings. Cover price $3.95.

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Cover pencils by Matt Haley, inks by Wade Von Grawbadger. "Kith and Kin, Part 2," script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Kano and Aluir Amancio, inks by Marlo Alquiza; Supes and Talia try to keep Ra's from activating the ultimate Lazarus Pit, but Superman ends up falling in with him; Gaia rejects Ra's and tries to bond with Superman; After the ordeal is over, Talia returns to work for Lex and gives him all of her father's research. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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Soul of the City! - Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike S. Miller, Armando Durruthy and Walden Wong. Cover by Mike S. Miller. Superman congratulates Lex on winning the presidency. While all of Metropolis shifts its focus from Superman to Luthor, Satanus takes the opportunity the shift provides to try and suck the soul from the city. 40 pages, full color. NOTE: This issue is mislabeled as #52 in Superman's reading order for this year, but it is actually #3. Confirmed by date of publication. - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $2.25.

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Stories, Art and Wraparound Cover by Mark Crilley. Spuckler finds out the truth behind Gothtek's plans and decides to fight back! Meanwhile, Akiko, Beeba and Poog find out what's happening and start off to Spuckler's aid in "The Battle of Boach's Keep: Part Three"! Plus: An unseen narrator tries to tell a sort of fairy tale with an argumentative subject in "The Tale of Kiko-Wiko"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The amazing models of Ray Harry Hausen come to life in the next issue of AFM #17 with a frame-by-frame expose of his most exciting films and creatures, numerous "How-To" articles are planned, including, "Building Your Own Earth vs. the Flying Saucers Diorama." And watch out for a clash of the titans as David Fisher and the Ymir battle Tom Gilliamo and the Cyclops! Coverage will also focus on the top Harry Hausen figure models along with an artist profile on sculptor Joe Laudari, a N.Y. artist who has produced the most Harry Hausen sculptures. Fantasy film fans don't get freeze-framed out of the action, check out the most comprehensive model coverage ever of Hollywood's most famous film animator in the next AFM! (Amazing Figure Modeler) Magazine" Cover price $6.00.

Holographic Foil Cover. Darkness Calling - Written by Howard Mackie. Art and Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Scott Hanna. At last, Norman Osborn strikes in this double-sized shocker! As Peter Parker struggles with his increasingly serious blackouts, the outlines of Osborn's most insidious plan ever come into focus! Throughout his career, Spider-Man has been antagonized by a gruesome gallery of fearsome foes -- but no one has quite reached the pinnacle of perversity that Norman has! And now that wretched relationship takes an utterly twisted turn -- and the last page revelation will blow your mind! It's the Green Goblin as you've never seen him before, and the horror continues into the pages of Peter Parker Spider-Man (1999) #25. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Standard Cover. Darkness Calling - Written by Howard Mackie. Art and Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Scott Hanna. At last, Norman Osborn strikes in this double-sized shocker! As Peter Parker struggles with his increasingly serious blackouts, the outlines of Osborn's most insidious plan ever come into focus! Throughout his career, Spider-Man has been antagonized by a gruesome gallery of fearsome foes -- but no one has quite reached the pinnacle of perversity that Norman has! And now that wretched relationship takes an utterly twisted turn -- and the last page revelation will blow your mind! It's the Green Goblin as you've never seen him before, and the horror continues into the pages of Peter Parker Spider-Man (1999) #25. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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January 2001. Cover by David Hardy. Stories: "Relic of Chaos" by G. David Nordley, "Vibes" by Laurence M. Janifer, "The Nth Step" by Jack Williamson, "Resurrection" by James Van Pelt, "Augie" by George Zebrowski, and "A Singular Clone" by Marie Ming. Science Fact article: "Thanks for the Memories" by Kyle Kirkland, Ph.D. Probability Zero article: "Settlement" by Edward M. Lerner. Softcover, 5.25-in. x 8.25-in.; 144 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Buffy/Angel Crossover! "Past Lives!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the Scoobies. Story by Christopher Golden and Tom Sniegoski. Art by Christian Zanier. Cover by CHRISTIAN ZANIER. The demons of L.A. are in an uproar. Some one is systematically destroying them and all the clues point to the vampire with the soul. Can even Angel survive when the most dangerous monsters in the city come hunting for him? And who is the mysterious woman known as Alexa, and what is her connection to Angel and Buffy's Watcher, Giles? Story continues in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1998) #29. Cover price $2.99.

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Buffy/Angel Crossover! "Past Lives!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the Scoobies. Story by Christopher Golden and Tom Sniegoski. Art by Christian Zanier. The demons of L.A. are in an uproar. Some one is systematically destroying them and all the arrows point to the vampire with the soul. Can even Angel survive when the most dangerous monsters in the city come hunting for him? And who is the mysterious woman known as Alexa, and what is her connection to Angel and Buffy's Watcher, Giles? Story continues in Buffy the Vampire Slayer #29. Cover price $2.99.

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2nd and later printings. By Gilles Poitras. Anima is Japanese animation...an avant-garde artistic medium and pop culture phenomenon, with hundreds of millions of fans and just as many opinions on what it's all about. This guide includes a brief history, Code Fan Ethics, a guide to the genre, a Con survival guide, and more! Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Anime & Manga Monthly - news, reviews, video games, music, model kits, toys. This issue: Year-End Wrap Up! Find out the "Best of the Best" for the year 2000 and kick off 2001 with news and predictions about the most promising new anime series! Plus: Revolutionary Girl Utena - Manga artist Chiho Saito and director Kunihiko Ikuhara on fantasy and feminism. Also: El-Hazard - Magnificent or alternative? And: Manga Feature - Galaxy Express 999 by Leiji Matsumoto. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.95.

First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. . 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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by Yukito Kishiro The scrape of crab claws. The drip of water on ancient stone. As Ruliya pursues Ashika across the sea, a hooded boatsman invites her to stay the night in a giant castle rising from the ocean floor. But as she accepts the hospitality of the Akuma Knight, she finds herself growing drowsy, and forgetting her quest... Plus, in this issue, see Ruliya's childhood! b&w, 48pg (3 of 5) Cover price $3.50.

No Future - Written by Dan Jurgens. Art by Steve Epting and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Michael Kaluta. Aquaman saves Garth, then calls in his army to battle the bad guys, who are actually stranded aliens. Featuring Aquaman, Tempest, Rodunn, Omniguard, Mera and Vulko. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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The Aquaman Chronicles is a fanzine produced by John Schwirian. Issue #1 includes: cover art by Walt Simonson; the results of the first contest (name the fanzine); a quick history of Aquaman; Aquaman in the Golden Age; bring on the Aquafoes: Thanatos; Quisp comic strip; fan-fic by Dark Angel: "Son of the Sea"; The Crime Syndicate of Earth-3; and Aquaman on TV: Freakazoid. January 2001.

1st printing. By Kevin Brennan and James Maliszewski. Sorcerers and wizards are not the only practitioners of the magical arts. Esoteric orders of arcane initiates push the boundaries of magic beyond the limits of tomes and blood. The Abbey of Green Steel trains monks that pack a magical punch, the Servants of Decay subvert civilization with dark rites, and The School Behind the Veil teaches warriors to use divination to best their opponents. Arcana: Societies of Magic details six different organizations that employ unique styles of magic to achieve their ends. The description of each society includes information of the group's history, goals, hierarchy, and leaders, as well as a map of its headquarters. New skills, feats, spells and prestige classes make it a complete package. Like Green Ronin's award-winning Freeport series, Arcana: Societies of Magic can be used in any fantasy campaign. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. NOTE: Requires the Dungeons and Dragons Player Handbook for use. Cover price $14.95.

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by Various & Stan Goldberg. "It's in the Male" (by Angelo DeCesare & Goldberg): Ronnie videotapes Archie and Reggie for a project on male behavior, but when the camera stops rolling, she's left with a "disaster" movie! "How She Does Go On?" (by Kathleen Webb & Goldberg): Archie tries to tell Veronica that she talks about herself too much, but he can't get a word in edgewise! "A Bird in the Hand"(by George Gladir & Goldberg): Archie wins a Thanksgiving turkey, but when it turns out to be alive, he has second thoughts about gobbling up a bird that's still gobbling! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agustino. "Career Daze," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead tries working in the school kitchen for career day, but finds annoying frustration. Sabrina the Teenage Witch ad. "Slips DO Count," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rich Koslowski; Reggie annoys Archie and Chuck by bragging about what a great football receiver he is, though they have to admit that's he actually is the best. "Strictly Strategic," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Mr. Weatherbee keeps suggesting outdated football plays to Coach Kleats, who says he'll eat the football if any of them ever work. "Campaign"; Mr. Weatherbee despairs at either Archie or Reggie being elected student body president. "Weatherbee for Mayor?", script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Chic Stone; When the mayor cuts school budgets, Mr. Weatherbee runs to replace him. "Costume Capers," script by George Gladir, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Jim Amash; Student use of the cafeteria is slumping, so Miss Beazly hires Jughead to promote foreign dishes by wearing national costume. Betty and Veronica ad. 196 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.19.

By Various. 'Tis the season to be jolly as Archie and his friends celebrate in true holiday style! Yes, Archie and crew have long displayed their holiday spirit throughout the years, and now through the magic of this digest series, many of the Christmas classics of old are re-presented along with new Yuletide tales. It's a stocking-full of good holiday cheer you won't want to miss!Digest, FC Cover price $2.19.

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(W) Brian Haberlin (P) Clayton Henry. Imagine the warehouse from the end of RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, the place where the government stashes all of its other-worldly discoveries, from Excalibur to Alien ships. They are all to be found at Area 52. Think of it as Area 51's high-tech, remote, attic. When the government has sufficiently probed, poked, prodded and catalogued it goes here to gather dust... forgotten to the world... That is until something goes horribly wrong. Now it's fight or die-okay, maybe just hide at first--or maybe just die......That is until the base staff realize what they have been guarding in this remote high-tech warehouse wasn't just spare parts. AREA 52 is a fight for survival between an invincible alien killing machine and some poor shmucks... who just happened to be armed to the teeth with the most powerful, strange, and dangerous devices in human history!!! But the only problem for our people is... armed with what? What is it? What does it do? And where is the trigger? And how? Don't point that at me! How do we use this F&*%$# thing!?! ...BEFORE WE ALL DIE??? This comic is a balls to the walls romp! Harkening back to the days when comics were action packed and fun... er, except for the first issue... sorry... had to set up that pesky character stuff! But the rest are slam bang... promise!Stylistically, think of AREA 52 as the love child of the best of Stan Lee and Warren Ellis. This comic features the stunning artistic talent of Clayton (Nine Rings of Wu-Tang) Henry. Top notch production and coloring by industry leader Haberlin Studios. And humble verse by Brian Haberlin, well known co-creator of Witchblade, Aria, Hellcop and Stone. FC 32pp Cover price $2.95.