Comic books May 2001

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO;ART BY EDUARDO RISSO;PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON "Sell Fish and Out to Sea" Part 2 of 2. Jack Dau's troubles continue as he searches for a reason to act on the information from Agent Graves. Jack may be a self-destructive junkie, but he's no killer ? or so, he'd like to believe. Question is, what's the truth worth to a man who's spent his life lying to himself? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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ART cover. Written by Marv Wolfman, Art by Ken Lashley This is THE BIG ONE! In order to learn about her past, Emma Sonnet and her friends return to Greece, the place where her life was suddenly turned upside down. The trouble is, there are those who need for her past to remain hidden, even at the cost of her life. Also introducing the menace called MEDUSA. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

PHOTO cover. Written by Marv Wolfman, Art by Ken Lashley This is THE BIG ONE! In order to learn about her past, Emma Sonnet and her friends return to Greece, the place where her life was suddenly turned upside down. The trouble is, there are those who need for her past to remain hidden, even at the cost of her life. Also introducing the menace called MEDUSA. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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May 2, 2001. All color except for A.B.C. Warriors and Carver Hale. Features include Judge Dredd in "The Runner" (script by John Wagner, art by Duncan Fegredo), A.B.C. Warriors in "The Tripods" part 1 (script by Pat Mills, art by Mick McMahon), Future Shocks: "Accessory" (script by Richard McTighe, art by Mark Buckingham), Carver Hale in "Twisting the Knife" part 5 (script by Mike Carey, art by Mike Perkins), and Tales of Telguuth: "The Caverns of Garnek-Spay" part 1 (script by Steve Moore, art by Carl Critchlow). Cover by Henry Flint and Junior Tomlin.

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May 9, 2001. All color except for A.B.C. Warriors. Features include Judge Dredd in "Alien Wedding" (script by John Wagner, art by Cam Kennedy), A.B.C. Warriors in "The Tripods" part 2 (script by Pat Mills, art by Mick McMahon), Tales of Telguuth: "The Caverns of Garnek-Spay" part 2 (script by Steve Moore, art by Carl Critchlow), Future Shocks: "Return of the Seven" (script by Kek-W, art by Brett Ewins), and Satanus Unchained part 1 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Colin Macneil). Cover by Henry Flint and Etienne Gilfillan.

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May 16, 2001. All color except for A.B.C. Warriors. Features include Judge Dredd in "Hellbent" (script by Robbie Morrison, art by Colin Wilson), A.B.C. Warriors in "The Tripods" part 3 (script by Pat Mills, art by Mick McMahon), Tales of Telguuth: "The Caverns of Garnek-Spay" part 3 (script by Steve Moore, art by Carl Critchlow), Future Shocks: "Headhunter" (script by Kek-W, art by Jim McCarthy), and Satanus Unchained part 2 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Colin Macneil). Cover by Cliff Robinson and Chris Blythe.

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May 23, 2001. All color except for A.B.C. Warriors. Features include Judge Dredd in "Kicking the Habit" (script by John Wagner, art by Bayo Siku), A.B.C. Warriors in "The Zero Option" part 1 (script by Pat Mills, art by Boo Cook), Sinister Dexter in "Barf Bag" part 1 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Andy Clarke), "A Love Like Blood" part 1 (script by John Smith, art by Frazer Irving), and Satanus Unchained part 3 (script by gordon Rennie, art by Colin Macneil). Kev Walker cover.

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May 30, 2001. All color except for A.B.C. Warriors. Features include Judge Dredd in "Chief Judge's Man" part 1 (script by John Wagner, art by Will Simpson), A.B.C. Warriors in "The Zero Option" part 2 (script by Pat Mills,a rt by Boo Cook), Sinister Dexter in "Barf Bag" part 2 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Andy Clarke), "A Love Like Blood" part 2 (script by John Smith, art by Frazer Irving), and Satanus Unchained part 4 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Colin Macneil). Jim Murray cover.

1st printing.

Story and Art by Ted Rall.

Controversial cartoonist Ted Rall updates George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984, setting it in the far-off future world of 2024. Sad everyman Winston deals with life in a world in which corporations have replaced governments, citizens have become complacent consumers, privacy has been demolished, and meaningful human interaction has been replaced by sex and selfishness. A biting satire of the modern world from an artist who doesn't mince words.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $16.95.

by Jim Pinto, Rob Vaux and Travis Moore. A Previews Shared Exclusive! The popular 7th Sea Collectable Card Game by Alderac Entertainment comes to life in this new mini-series event! This official comic book adaptation delves into the beginnings of one of the game's most important storylines ? the first meeting between pirates Bonnie McGee and Captain Reis. This swashbuckling three-issue series will excite both new readers and longtime game fans alike, and is a must for any serious 7th Sea game player! To make this sea-faring event even more exciting, each issue is packed with a CCG playing card, usable and unique for the card game! Not available anywhere else, these three new cards are officially sanctioned by Alderac Entertainment and ready for immediate play. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Ascendant!" Collects A Distant Soil (1991-2004 Aria/Image) #13-25. Story and art by Colleen Doran. The story of a young girl who is born the heir to an alien religious dynasty. One of comic's most lavish and romantic sagas, listed as one of the five best books for teenage girls by Sassy magazine. The second volume of the A Distant Soil saga also includes two never before collected short stories! With a foil-enhanced cover and new cover paintings by creator Colleen Doran. Softcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

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WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY;ART AND COVER BY KANO AND MARLO ALQUIZA. A horror grown from Superman's very own body is unleashed ? and this "Kancer" may be unstoppable! But the true threat lies in the shadows, and with it comes much more death and destruction as it introduces a major new player in the Man of Steel's life! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

1st printing. Stories by Victor Hugo. Art by Efix, Theo Ebel, Gwendel Lemercier, Obion, Eric Nosal, Antoine Ronzon, Isaac Wens, Alain Sirvent, Estelle Meyrand, Alfredo P. Alcala, Benoít Frebourg, Laurent Andoin, and François Duprat. Reprinted from the French comic Chansons et Poemes en Bandes Dessinees. NBMs ComicsLit presents 13 of Victor Hugos poems, adapted by a variety of European comics artists in a variety of genres, from anthropomorphism to science fiction. Each adaptation is preceded by the text of Hugos poem, many of which may be unknown to American readers more familiar with Hugos novels like Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Hardcover, 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $17.95.

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WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN AND JOSÉ MARZAN JR.;COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN Superman must undertake his first mission for President Luthor when the country of Bialya takes an American hostage. But can the Man of Steel risk becoming Luthor's lackey, even if it means saving a life? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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Stories, Art and Wraparound Cover by Mark Crilley. Spuckler and Beeba continue to face off against Gothtek while Akiko tries diplomacy in "The Battle of Boach's Keep: Part Five"! Plus: A look at possible occupations for the grown-up Akiko in "What Will Akiko Be When She Grows Up?" 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects Aliens vs. Predator vs. the Terminator (2000) #1-4.

Written by Mark Schultz. Art by Mel Rubi.

In the year 2032, John Connor and the human resistance forces wage war on the evil super-computer, Skynet. Sensing ultimate defeat, Skynet goes into hiding.

Centuries later, it is awakened by stealth Terminators posing as human scientists. Now an even deadlier Skynet is creating invincible Terminator/Alien hybrids! Earth's only chance lies in the hands of a legendary heroine named Ripley and...the Predators?! Even this ancient hunter race understands that Skynet threatens all life in the universe.

Plus, they love a good fight!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.95.

In 2000, robots rule! AFM #19 gears up for a component-by-component look at those nasty metal model monsters ? robots! Whether hobbyists are into RoboCop, The Terminator, or Robby the Robot, this issue's theme has got it covered with techniques used to achieve the perfect metalized finish. Also featured is an awesome Iron Giant toy conversion article and a Shadow Box "How-To" with GeoMetrics Gort Kit. Lost in Space fans can learn about the B-9 Robot Builders Club and the work inolved in recreating a 1/1 scale L.I.S. robot. All this plus AFM's usual stellar model coverage makes this an issue no android will want to miss! Cover price $6.00.

cover by lee weeks howard mackie/lee weeks/scott hanna Writer Howard Mackie ends his run on the Web-Slinger by wrapping up storylines that you've been clamoring about! Mary Jane. Ben Reilly. The baby. The "stalker". These are the topics that readers refuse to let die?but which will be answered? The action continues in PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #29 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL 2001! FC Cover price $2.25.

cover by lee weeks howard mackie/lee weeks/scott hanna Writer Howard Mackie ends his run on the Web-Slinger by wrapping up storylines that you've been clamoring about! Mary Jane. Ben Reilly. The baby. The "stalker". These are the topics that readers refuse to let die?but which will be answered? The action continues in PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #29 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL 2001! FC Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN. ART BY MARC LAMING AND JOHN STOKES. PAINTED COVER BY CHAYKIN. A decorated WWII vet bails on the trappings of suburban America rather than serve in the Korean conflict, hijacking a plane to begin an extraordinary life of action and adventure that spans the entire globe. MATURE READERS. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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May 2001. Cover by Broeck Steadman. Stories: "The Precipice"(Part 1) by Ben Bova, "My Favorite Robot" by Ron Goulart, "Hostile Takeover" by Edward M. Lerner, "Wound the Wind" by George Zebrowski, "The Heights" by Larry Niven, "Down the Rabbit Hole" by John G. Hemry, and "The Gift of Unbinding" by Paula S. Jordan. Science Fact article: "Water, Pink Salt and Cold Dry Gullies: Halobacteria and the Case for Life on Mars" by Geoffrey A. Landis. Probability Zero article: "The Perfect Story" by Robert Scherrer. Softcover, 5.25-in. x 8.25-in.; 144 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Animal Man (1988-1995) #1-9. Written by Grant Morrison, with art by Tom Grummett, Chat Truog, and Doug Hazlewood. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Collecting the stories which many consider to be the beginnings of the Vertigo universe. Buddy Baker, who can temporarily replicate the abilities of any animal on Earth, is a reluctant hero who rejoins the world of the super-hero because he needs the money. One of the many highlights of this run is issue #5, which is the acclaimed "Coyote Gospel." Softcover, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $19.95.

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Signed by Doug Hazlewood - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Animal Man (1988-1995) #1-9. Written by Grant Morrison, with art by Tom Grummett, Chat Truog, and Doug Hazlewood. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Collecting the stories which many consider to be the beginnings of the Vertigo universe. Buddy Baker, who can temporarily replicate the abilities of any animal on Earth, is a reluctant hero who rejoins the world of the super-hero because he needs the money. One of the many highlights of this run is issue #5, which is the acclaimed "Coyote Gospel." Softcover, full color. MATURE READERS NOTE: NO certificate of Authenticity Cover price $19.95.

Anime & Manga Monthly - news, reviews, video games, music, model kits, toys. This issue: It's a date with destiny in Ceres: Celestial Legend! Yu Watase, creator of Fushigi Yugi, returns with this new manga and anime series in May. Get all the inside info from Yu Watase in this exclusive interview! Plus: Angel Links - Adventure in the World of Outlaw Star; The Big O - Dark City, Big Robot; Clamp School - Making the Grade; Manga Feature - Galaxy Express 999 by Leiji Matsumoto. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.95.

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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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Story and Art by Yukito Kishiro. Ashika returns to the crew of the Zyfort rather than escape without Zykey. Back under the subjugation of Alcantara, though, Ashika is forced to witness the secret truth of Zykey's humanity -- a secret that keeps her inexorably bound to the brilliant conqueror. Then, take a trip down memory lane and visit the off-kilter childhood of Alcantara to discover what makes his sick mind tick! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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by Boldman, Gladir, Golliher, & Goldberg. "The Return of Captain Dare": Chuck's latest comic creation bares more than a passing resemblance to his high-school friends. In "Study Buddy," Archie has the whole house to himself and he's determined to study ? but his visiting friends have other ideas. "Them's The Breaks": Archie tries to convince Veronica he's not as clumsy as everyone thinks ? and breaks one of her father's favorite vases in the process! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Gimmick Happy," script by Bill Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Alex thinks the group needs to change their image, again. "Maid of Money or Here Comes the Million Dollar Melody!", script by William Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Melody shows up to the dance in a dress made of one and five dollar bills and starts giving out money to the boys. "The Eyes Have It," script by Bill Webb Jr., pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Alexander explains his black eye as the result of an encounter with spies, but no one buys his story. "Costume Capers," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Josie And The Pussycats travel to Paris, California and New York for costumes for their music video. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette ? teen dreamqueens Betty and Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC Cover price $3.29.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. His work is fiendishly clever. His designs are innovative. His girls are big, beefy, and simply breath-taking! The Art of Mitch Byrd contains dozens of sketches, ideas, and finishes pieces that can only hope to show a glimmer of his endless abilities. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Albert Uderzo. An unknown baby appears on the doorstep, it's hungry, and Asterix is fresh out of boar. What to do? Find out in this second Uderzo-only Asterix adventure. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Covers on reprints may vary. Verify printing by indicia. Story and art by Albert Uderzo. An unknown baby appears on the doorstep, it's hungry, and Asterix is fresh out of boar. What to do? Find out in this second Uderzo-only Asterix adventure. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Revised (2001) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Without the powerful potion whipped up by the Druid Getafix, Asterix and his fellow Gaulish villagers would never have the strength to fight Caesar's legions. Unfortunately, Getafix has run short of an essential ingredient in the concoction, and Asterix and Obelix must prospect for it in the Middle Eastern desert. But, the Roman secret agent Dubbelosix is determined to stop them by any means possible! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Revised (2001) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Without the powerful potion whipped up by the Druid Getafix, Asterix and his fellow Gaulish villagers would never have the strength to fight Caesar's legions. Unfortunately, Getafix has run short of an essential ingredient in the concoction, and Asterix and Obelix must prospect for it in the Middle Eastern desert. But, the Roman secret agent Dubbelosix is determined to stop them by any means possible! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Kang War Prelude Part 3 of 3. "Thoom" Guest-starring Bruce Banner. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Alan Davis. Inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. In Southern Europe the mightiest heroes on Earth face a green and gamma-irradiated crisis! The last remaining hulk is gigantic and near-unstoppable! But Yellowjacket has a new plan! However the Avengers must get the real Hulk (aka Bruce Banner) to Greece to make it work! Is there enough time for a transatlantic trip? Leave that to Quicksilver and then hope for the best! In the meantime in New York, Wonder Man and Triathlon join the fight against Diablo! While high above the Earth, Kang the Conqueror and the Scarlet Centurion prepare for war! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Doc Samson. Angela Lipscomb, Firebird, and the Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Silverclaw, Thor, Triathlon, Warbird, Wonder Man, Vision, Yellowjacket (as Goliath), and the Wasp. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2007 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #4.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL;ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY TONY HARRIS AND RAY SNYDER When a small town is victimized by a gang of ruthless murderers, only a mysterious stranger can stop them...and justice comes in the form of Azrael. But how will Jean Paul Valley's unorthodox new approach to peacekeeping work against a vengeful ex-con with a deeply personal mission? Plus, Batman helps Azrael establish a permanent headquarters! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. This Item was sent out to members of the media to promote Columbia Pictures movie "Baby Boy" starring Tyrese Gibson and Ving Rhames. Included in this kit is a letter with a synopsis of select scenes, and 12 production slides featuring scenes from the film. NOTE: Package has some wear.

Stories by Eddie Campbell, Daren White and Michael Evans. Art by Eddie Campbell, Pete Mullins, and Michael Evans. Cover by Eddie Campbell. The acclaimed series by artist Eddie Campbell, featuring the latter-day adventures of the immortal Greek gods. In what could be the final Alec story, the artist confronts his demon at the premiere of the From Hell movie. Old Mans Town; Ive Got Mail; The Chair; Parents: Pity the Poor Fools; Who Said Everyones Entitled to Their Opinion?; Hale; The Wrong Side of the Curtain; plus a Montague Hale one-pager. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Red cover, flaming cityscape w/ Jesus holding a pistol. $3.50 cover price. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Jacen Burrows. From the creative team of the critically acclaimed Dark Blue, comes a 3-issue descent into the foulest reaches of the world we live in. A world of beauty in the eyes of many, but to bleeding-edge writer Warren Ellis, a world filled with evil, sin, decay and filth. A Bad World indeed. In this mini-series, Ellis explores the far edges of humanity, the people who are hanging to reality by the thinnest of threads, and those that are simply off their rockers. Stunning hyper-detailed art by Jacen Burrows. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Wraparound cover. $3.95 cover price. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Jacen Burrows. From the creative team of the critically acclaimed Dark Blue, comes a 3-issue descent into the foulest reaches of the world we live in. A world of beauty in the eyes of many, but to bleeding-edge writer Warren Ellis, a world filled with evil, sin, decay and filth. A Bad World indeed. In this mini-series, Ellis explores the far edges of humanity, the people who are hanging to reality by the thinnest of threads, and those that are simply off their rockers. Stunning hyper-detailed art by Jacen Burrows. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

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by Simone, Costanza, DeCarlo, Rote, & Morrison. Bart Simpson in Space?! Join the intrepid boy of action as he finds galactic turmoil, political unrest, and three-eyed giants while accompanied by the whole Simpson family on a mission to explore the nether-regions of the cosmos! Back on the planet, in another earthbound story, Lisa wins a date with not one, but two boy bands. Then, in another tall tale of science, Bart defies death and gravity with a new invention by Professor Frink that's not quite ready for the patent office! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT;ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND JOHN LOWE A shadowy government agency is tracking down Gotham's newest hero: Batgirl. Meanwhile, the teen joins forces with Batman to take down a cadre of hitmen whose last target hit a little too close to home. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY;COVER BY MCDANIEL. Part 2 of the 3-Part "Close Before Striking." Batman hunts down Scarface before the deadly gangster can cause any more harm, while the origin of Batman's "Matches Malone" alias is finally revealed as the real Matches struggles for his life. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY HILARY BADER;ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH;COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE. Ma Mayhem's boys, Carl and Slim, have just busted their dear old Ma out of jail so they can spend some time with her ? oh, and perhaps plan a kidnapping or two! This dysfunctional family is up to no good, and it's up to Batman to put an end to their family reunion! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.