Comic books July 2001

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Other People!" Collects Stray Bullets (1995-2005) #15-22. Story and art by David Lapham. Other People collects the entire third story arc of David Lapham's critically acclaimed series. Stray Bullets issues #15-22 the way they were meant to be seen! This larger-than-life hardcover features never-before-seen scripts, character sketches, and other behind-the-scenes extras. Volume 3 weaves together the sick and depraved lives of ordinary Americans. Watch as they follow down the path of sin, crime, and emotional vampirism! With startling realism, these new characters slowly weave their way into the lost lives of an old familiar cast like Virginia Applejack, Beth, Monster, and Amy Racecar. Eisner Award-winner for its beautiful style and design, this hardcover is a perfect introduction for new readers and an absolute must for every true Stray Bullets fan. Hardcover, 264 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $34.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Stray Bullets (1995-2005) #17-20. Story and art by David Lapham. Including the twisted noir story 'Motel' featuring everybody's favorite brooding killer... Monster! The Stray Bullets series collected trade paperbacks are a perfect introduction for new readers and a great way for fans to complete the series! Softcover, 132 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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By MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO. Produced by STUDIO PROTEUS. Club 9 continues as Haruo lives the dream of every Japanese country girl: to go to the big city! And Haruo's new friends at college are everything you'd expect of big-city girls, especially the super-sexy Aki. But she's got bad news for the bouncy newcomer! This issue also contains four What's Michael? stories, in which our favorite feline hits the streets for excitement, and ends up with more than he bargained for. Plus: the origin of Catzilla! And, of course, SMB!'s other regular features continue: 3x3 Eyes (Pai fights for control of her demonic power!), Shadow Star (Shiina has to spend her birthday visiting her cold, cruel mother), and Seraphic Feather (Sunao watches as Number Four blows away Kei - awakening her awesome power!). FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Cover price $4.99.

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"Diapers and Angels and Babies, Oh My!" Young Justice cameo. Story by Joe Kelly and Eddie Berganza. Art by Paco Medina and Keith Champagne. Now that Guardian is an infant, will Superboy now become his former mentor's "guardian?" Plus, the Teen of Steel faces a new group of D.N.Agents. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID;ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS Linda Danvers has a serious problem. Her traveling companion, Buzz, has been poisoned and is close to death. As Supergirl, she can only call on one man to save him, none other than Doctor Fate of the JSA! With Fate intervening, perhaps we'll learn just what's kept Buzz...um...buzzing for so long ? and how he might be saved! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB;ART BY DALE KEOWN AND CAM SMITH;COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND SMITH Guest pencils by Dale Keown (Pitt)! Mongul is back to settle the score with Superman and he's not alone. He's brought his lovely sister, Mongal, to share in the kill. But the Man of Steel is not without his own backup, and Krypto's bite is far worse than his bark! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY DAN SCOTT;ART BY CAMERON STEWART;COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND TERRY AUSTIN In "Four-Point Perspective," four eyewitnesses recount a battle between Superman and Kalibak of Apokolips, and how their lives have been affected by what they've seen! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

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WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ;ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN It's the return of the Eradicator, and he brings with him prophesies of the end of our world. If Superman can survive the latest encounter with his old ally, he may learn the startling truth behind the Eradicator's madness. Plus, how does the Eradicator fit into what Superman has just learned about his true origins? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN;ART BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI AND MARC HEMPEL; PAINTED COVER BY DAVID MACK Part 5 of the 7-part "Red Harvest." How did a human Samurai become a lethal assassin working for the Green? We finally learn the origin of Kudzu, the vine-covered warrior whose been tracking Tefé since issue #6. Also, the strange connection between the DDI director and Tefé's past is revealed. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Vicky Wyman. Story by Brock Hoagland, illustrations by Vicky Wyman. Text stories, no comics. 6.5" x 10.25", 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

(W/A) Jim Balent. Raven Hex "Return of the Dark Witch" Part 3 of 3, Tarot is locked in a deadly battle with the Headless Horseman! Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Deluxe Litho Edition includes a 6.5" x 10" signed and numbered b&w Litho by Jim Balent. Limited to 500. Mature readers. Bloody woman with sword Cover price $2.95.

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(W/A) Jim Balent. Raven Hex "Return of the Dark Witch" Part 3 of 3, Tarot is locked in a deadly battle with the Headless Horseman! Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Deluxe Litho Edition includes a 6.5" x 10" signed and numbered b&w Litho by Jim Balent. Limited to 500. Mature readers. Gray woman standing alone holding snake Cover price $2.95.

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by TONY DANIEL and ROMANO;covers by TONY DANIEL and ROMANO The Tenth is resurrected by Dark Horse comics as a new monthly series in 2001! All-new monster mayhem and madness kicks off this much awaited storyline! Esperanza is resurrected from the dead after her suicide by the alien blood running in her veins, but when she sees that she's risen from the dead, she finds she's not as human as she once thought! And certain factions within the government don't take too well to dead alien beings roaming the streets, especially when the alien supreme being is rebuilding his evil empire with government funding! Can Esperanza revive the man she once loved? Can she survive the evil being sent to destroy her? Will the Earth survive? FC, 32pg . Cover price $2.99.

by TONY DANIEL and ROMANO; covers by TONY DANIEL and ROMANO. The Tenth is resurrected by Dark Horse comics as a new monthly series in 2001! All-new monster mayhem and madness kicks off this much awaited storyline! Esperanza is resurrected from the dead after her suicide by the alien blood running in her veins, but when she sees that she's risen from the dead, she finds she's not as human as she once thought! And certain factions within the government don't take too well to dead alien beings roaming the streets, especially when the alien supreme being is rebuilding his evil empire with government funding! Can Esperanza revive the man she once loved? Can she survive the evil being sent to destroy her? Will the Earth survive? Retailer incentive! Retailers who purchase 20 copies or more of this issue can purchase up to 5 variant cover editions, featuring an ultra sexy cover done by the man himself, Tony Daniel! For more information and previews visit www.darkhorse.com FC, 32pg . Cover price $2.99.

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Story and Art by Mark Oakley. It's winter time in Oceansend, and Heath, Rubel and Kim have been forced to live in the streets! Dodging the forces of the dread pirate Black Casper and the vile machinations and ever growing power of the dark witch Locumire, this, the first episode of the fifth story arc of Thieves & Kings, launches the tale into unexpected directions. Set within the Dickensian alleys and canals of the old city, the three friends must depend on their wits and upon one another in order to survive amidst that cast of new and dangerous characters populating the gritty underside of Oceansend. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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"Valor's Cauldron!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. The Watcher pays an ominous visit to Odin and brings dire news of a future yet to come. Meanwhile, Thor and Lady Sif are locked in deadly combat with the unstoppable Destroyer. Worse yet, the mighty Thunder God can not raise a hand in his own defense for fear of injuring the essence which fuels his silent adversary, Tarene the Designate. Plus, the return of Asgard's greatest enemy! Cover price $2.25.

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"The Pursuit of Justice" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and Rikki Barnes (aka Bucky from the Heroes Reborn Universe). Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. Captain America and the Thunderbolts are deep in Latveria and deep in trouble! The T-Bolts originally came to Victor Von Doom's homeland to rescue Dallas Riordan! But instead they are searching for eco-terrorists who want to kill the population of Latveria with a biochemical weapon! Auspiciously, the shield-slinger's diverse crew locates the so-called terrorists: the Young Allies from Counter-Earth! And their leader is Rikki Barnes -- Cap's partner during his time in the Heroes Reborn Universe! So what happens when Cap and Bucky meet on the battlefield with a weapon of mass destruction lying between them? Hard choices have to be made. An excellent issue! Appearances by Doctor Doom, Rebel, Abe Jenkins, Melissa Gold, Clint Barton, and Dum Dum Dugan. Young Allies: Bucky, Kid Colt, I.Q., and Toro. Thunderbolts Lineup: Charcoal, Jolt, Beetle, Fixer, Meteorite, Scream, and Smuggler. (Notes: Rikki Barnes was the creative highlight of the Captain America (1996) 2nd series. She last saw Cap in the Heroes Reborn: The Return (1997) limited series. Elements of the plot continue in the special one-shot: Thunderbolts Life Sentences.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Reprints - "Too Many Masters!" Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Mark Bagley and Vince Russell. The Thunderbolts are surprised to find that a new Masters of Evil has formed to help consolidate the New York underworld; the Black Widow announces her intention to bring all of the Avengers' old foes to justice. Mexican Edition. 24 pgs, full color.

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"Life Sentences" Guest-starring Captain Marvel (aka Genis-Vell). Double-Sized issue. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Charlie Adlard. Cover by Charlie Adlard. Plot continues from Thunderbolts #52. After the upsetting events of Thunderbolts #50; Moonstone, MACH-2, Songbird, and Hawkeye went their separate ways. Dr. Karla Sofen traveled to California. Abe Jenkins and Melissa Gold returned to Burton Canyon. And Clint Barton went to prison. Now each former T-Bolt faces a major ethical dilemma in his or her effort to build a new life. Hawkeye risks death every single day inside lockup, but he has a surprising criminal ally: Mentallo! What will Mentallo's "protection" cost the Avengers' ace archer? MACH-2 has found a great job in Colorado! But someone at the company is skimming off the top! Should Abe tell the boss? Songbird thinks about returning to a life of crime, but her guardian angel with cosmic awareness tries to convince her otherwise. And lastly, Moonstone receives an intriguing job offer! However there is one big catch. The employment offer is from Graviton, and it's to help him rule the world! The four erstwhile Thunderbolts yearn for simpler days. But at this time, those kinds of days are not in the cards. Story continues in Thunderbolts #53. Cameo appearances by Boomerang, Bulldozer, Chance, Plantman, and the Wrecker. 48 pages. Cover price $3.50.

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By Gabe Crate. Born on the internet, but now brought to readers in glorious color on the printed page, this comic offers two excellent, all-new full color adventures of The Tick with heavy focus on his sidekick, Arthur! In the opening tale, The Tick celebrates Arthur's birthday by shopping for a present. But unbeknownst to The Tick, the store he visits is secretly owned and operated by his arch-nemesis Toy De Force, nefarious vendor of murderous playthings! In the main story, The Tick and Arthur are having company over for dinner: Arthur's "other" sister Alice and her husband, Errol. Errol just happens to be a millionaire -- not to mention a self-styled super-villain! Does Arthur get along with his brother-in-law? Well, when The Tick asked this question, Arthur answered in terms The Tick could understand: "Tick, the Slot Jockey of Doom is my arch-enemy!" Having an arch-enemy in the family can only happen in the world of The Tick! Full color. Cover price $3.95.

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WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER;ART BY PAUL PELLETIER AND BUD LAROSA;COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS, III AND MICK GRAY Have you ever had a house guest that just wouldn't leave? The titans have five of 'em ? a group of clever young orphans who've decided the Titans are destined to save them ? from what, they won't say! And if a Titans Tower full of young troublemakers weren't enough, just wait and see what happens when an argument breaks out among them! Meanwhile, a character from Tempest's undersea past resurfaces. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE;ART BY CHRIS SPROUSE, KYLE BAKER, RUSS HEATH, PETER POPLASKI, AND AL GORDON;COVER BY SPROUSE AND GORDON Tom Strong and family star in a riveting new adventure told in four parts. Joining the Strongs is none other than that Heroic Hare, Warren Strong! And joining Cheerful Chris Sprouse & Animated Al Gordon this issue are some extraordinary guest artists: Kyle Baker, Russ Heath and Peter Poplaski. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Tom Strong (1999-2006) #1-7.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by Chris Sprouse, Alan Gordon, Arthur Adams, Gary Frank, Dave Gibbons, and Jerry Ordway.

In this collection, readers are introduced to the foremost science hero Tom Strong and his remarkable exploits over a nearly century-long career. With a supporting cast of characters that include his wife Dhalua (the daughter of a mighty chieftain) his daughter Tesla, the enhanced ape King Solomon and his robotic valet, Pneuman, Tom finds himself battling in different times, worlds, and realms.

And as he faces off against an eclectic group of enemies such as the ruthless Paul Saveen, the mechanized Az-techs, the prehuman monster Pangean and the Nazi super-woman Ingrid Weiss, our hero defeats muscle with his mind.

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Tom Strong (1999) #1-7.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by Chris Sprouse, Alan Gordon, Arthur Adams, Gary Frank, Dave Gibbons, and Jerry Ordway.

In this collection, readers are introduced to the foremost science hero Tom Strong and his remarkable exploits over a nearly century-long career. With a supporting cast of characters that include his wife Dhalua (the daughter of a mighty chieftain) his daughter Tesla, the enhanced ape King Solomon and his robotic valet, Pneuman, Tom finds himself battling in different times, worlds, and realms.

And as he faces off against an eclectic group of enemies such as the ruthless Paul Saveen, the mechanized Az-techs, the prehuman monster Pangean and the Nazi super-woman Ingrid Weiss, our hero defeats muscle with his mind.

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

This issue features Mickey Mouse '30s merchandise such as story books, rare early Mickey tin and celluloid toy auction results, previews of the new Tokyo DisneySea Theme Park, and theme park pin trading. In addition to the regular departments, this issue contains the 42nd chapter in the history of Disney Merchandising -- Disney's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Magazine, full color. Cover price $6.00.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $162.00 or Best Offer View scan Paper: White Dynamic Forces Edition. Label #0355289005 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Exclusive Dynamic Forces Variant cover by Joe Jusko with Certificate of Authenticity. Untitled story, script by Fiona Kai Avery, art by Brian Ching, Victor Llamas, Matt Banning, and Jay Leisten; Lara is planning on a few quiet days relaxation in Sweden when she gets involved in trying to free the town of Kolvik from an ancient Roman curse. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50.

Standard cover by Andy Park and Jonathan Sibal. Untitled story, script by Dan Jurgens, art by Andy Park and Jonathan Sibal; Lara recovers the lost treasure of Columbus, but Chase is killed in the process. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Diamond Exclusive available only at San Diego convention. Features variant cover by Andy Park. Untitled story, script by Dan Jurgens, art by Andy Park and Jonathan Sibal; Lara recovers the lost treasure of Columbus, but Chase is killed in the process. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $4.95.

Museum Edition produced by Jay Company Comics and limited to 25 copies with certificate of authenticity. Printed on archival museum stock paper and individually numbered.. Untitled story, script by Dan Jurgens, art by Andy Park and Jonathan Sibal; Lara recovers the lost treasure of Columbus, but Chase is killed in the process. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

The third issue of this hit magazine features an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Tob Raider: Next Generation PlayStation 2 game! There's also a super-sexy Lara Croft poster, and more non-stop comic strip insanity of Lara being thrown headfirst into danger. Plus, win a truckload of Tomb Raider swag! Cover price $4.99.

The third issue of this hit magazine features an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Tob Raider: Next Generation PlayStation 2 game! There's also a super-sexy Lara Croft poster, and more non-stop comic strip insanity of Lara being thrown headfirst into danger. Plus, win a truckload of Tomb Raider swag! Cover price $4.99.

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WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY HILARY BARTA, RICK VEITCH, JOYCE CHIN, ARTHUR ADAMS, AND JIM BAIKIE; COVER BY BARTA In stores May 23. Guest artists Joyce Chin & Arthur Adams contribute a shocking ? yes, shocking ? rendition of Cobweb! Meanwhile, Hilary Barta delves into the elastic realm of Splash Brannigan, Rick Veitch feels his way through the dark world of Greyshirt, and Jim Baikie, well...you'll just have to wait and see what he has in store for the funky First American! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.95.

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Commentary in a Cup. This issue: Sued by Starbucks - concluded; Prison Sucks - we have the proof; Coffee Ice Cream & Botulism?; How to Deal with Police; Identity Theft; Paranoia; Bitching; Reviews; Comics, and more. Cover price $4.95.

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DC Comics: The Joe Kubert Library - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects One Million Years Ago (1953) #1 and Tor (1953 St. John) #2A & 2B (3-D Comics). Story and art by JOE KUBERT. Booklist says: "Vintage Kubert is on display in a lavish series reprinting the entire run of Tor, Kubert's contribution to the array of ersatz Tarzans that mushroomed in the 1950s. What distinguished Tor was that it was set "a million years ago," so the character fought dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts rather than lions and apes." - Gordon Flagg Hardcover, 144 pages, 8-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $49.95.

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In this issue of the toy magazine for the hardcore collector: Monty Python and the Holy Grail; Sideshow Toy; Corgi; The Simpsons; Mezco; G.I. Joe; Real Heroes; Dragon; Art Asylum; and Wacky Wobblers. Plus: Planet of the Apes Pull Out Guide inside! Cover price $5.95.

BotCon 2001 Exclusive. "Departure" and Beast Wars back up story "Primeval Dawn" written by Glen Hallit & Bob Forward with art by Dan Khanna. Full color, 48 pages, slick paper stock.

Crystal ball cover. July 7, 2001. Inside: lost chapter of "Passions"; "Band of Brothers"; Michael Moriarity; "Babylon 5" news; review of "Roswell." Cover price $1.99.

Embrace cover. July 7, 2001. Inside: lost chapter of "Passions"; "Band of Brothers"; Michael Moriarity; "Babylon 5" news; review of "Roswell." Cover price $1.99.

July 14, 2001. Cover: Julianna Margulies on "The Mists of Avalon" plus a Star Trek inset. Inside: behind the scenes on "The Mists of Avalon"; pullout poster of the Star Trek starship Enterprise; remembering Carroll O'Connor; "lost" chapter "Passions" chapter; Billy Ray Cyrus. Cover price $1.99.

Chuckie cover. July 21, 2001. Inside: "Rugrats"; Trisha Yearwood; "The Downer Channel"; Milton Berle interview; "Cover Wars"; "Murder in Small Town X"; "Witchblade" TV series news; "Xena" news. Cover price $1.99.

Cover 1 of 4: Tim Roth as General Thade. July 28, 2001. Inside: behind the scenes of Tim Burton's "Planet of the Apes"; Oprah Winfrey; remembering Jack Lemmon; "Modern Humorist"; Christopher Meloni of "Oz" and "Law & Order: SVU." Cover price $1.99.

Cover 2 of 4: Mark Wahlberg as Leo Davidson. July 28, 2001. Inside: behind the scenes of Tim Burton's "Planet of the Apes"; Oprah Winfrey; remembering Jack Lemmon; "Modern Humorist"; Christopher Meloni of "Oz" and "Law & Order: SVU." Cover price $1.99.

Cover 3 of 4: Estella Warren as Daena. July 28, 2001. Inside: behind the scenes of Tim Burton's "Planet of the Apes"; Oprah Winfrey; remembering Jack Lemmon; "Modern Humorist"; Christopher Meloni of "Oz" and "Law & Order: SVU." Cover price $1.99.

Cover 4 of 4: Helena Bonham Carter as Ari. July 28, 2001. Inside: behind the scenes of Tim Burton's "Planet of the Apes"; Oprah Winfrey; remembering Jack Lemmon; "Modern Humorist"; Christopher Meloni of "Oz" and "Law & Order: SVU." Cover price $1.99.