Comic books February 2003

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Previews Exclusive Edition - 1st printing. By Suzan Colün. Introduction by Adam West. It's good being bad! Catwoman, a.k.a. Selina Kyle, board socialite with a penchant for cat-burgling, prowls the streets of Gotham City in search of trinkets and treasures to fill her kitty pad. Revered as the Princess of Plunder, the Feline Felon, and the Mistress of Malevolence, this whip-wielding male fantasy has been keeping Batman hot and bothered for over sixty years now. From her 1940 first appearance in Batman #1, through her delectably decadent years in the 1970s, 80s, and beyond, author Suzan Colün takes us on a pensive, nostalgic, and delightfully devilish tour through the many lives and comics, film, and television incarnations of this most endeared feline fatale. Softcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 138 pages, full color. NOTE: Previews Exclusive special edition limited to 3,000 copies featuring additional previously unpublished conceptual artwork from current Catwoman illustrator Darwyn Cooke's design sketchbook. Cover price $22.95.

by Dave Sim & Gerhard Latter Days: Part 22 (of 35) "Chasing YHWH V: The Final Flower!"? Just when you thought there couldn't possibly be another installment of the "Chasing YHWH V" franchise, Dave and Ger manage to beg, borrow, and steal just enough financing (in this case from "The Ersatz Botanical Deities Family of Investment Companies" and "Suddenly Judging Naked Amy Landscaping, Inc.) to produce the next one! The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues... t-minus 13 and counting! b&w, 24pg $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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by Yû Watase The Mikage experiment on the people of Tochigi to trigger their celestial powers goes awry. And the patients go on a celestial pyrokinetic rampage. Young Shota Kuruma is put in mortal danger when a new tennyo appears to save the day! b&w, 48pg (4 of 4) $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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Hot Roddin' to Hell - and Back! (part 4). Story, art and cover by Elizabeth Watasin. Bunny, a good witch, becomes involved in a magical love triangle at a high school for monsters. Even if Dean survives the death-race through Hell itself, she still has to survive the battle with Fairer, and Bunny is sworn not to interfere. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Christine Norrie. The debut graphic novel from the artist of Hopeless Savages! Continuing the tradition of Dumped, Christine Norrie's Cheat is a modern tale of romance and the failure of love in NYC. Janey and Marc live a hectic lifestyle that constantly keeps them apart. Then Janey ends up in the arms of another man, and the façade of a happy relationship the couple has built begins to crumble around them. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

The incredible and horrifying story of Barbara Payton! Plus, The Outer Limits, "Making Destination Moon," "Making Drew Struzan's Creature From the Black Lagoon, " "Night of the Blood Beast, " "In Search of Sleepy Hollow, " "Voodoo!, " and "Sci-Fi Movie Props." Also, interviews with Lost In Space star Jonathan Harris, Sarah Douglas, and The Birds star, Tippi Hedren, and more! Magazine, 68pg$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Limited edition cover by Drew Struzan, limited to 1000 copies. Stories and art by John F. Mulez, Bojak, Jan Merlin, Sybil Danning, Steve Railsback, Keir Dullea and Madeline Smith. A fanzine covering classic horror films of yesteryear. The life of Barbara Payton; The Outer Limits; Making Destination Moon; Making Drew Struzan's Creature From the Black Lagoon; Night of the Blood Beast; In Search of Sleepy Hollow; Voodoo; Sci-Fi Movie Props; interviews with Lost In Space star Jonathan Harris, Sarah Douglas, and Hitchcock star Tippi Hedren; movie picks and model kits. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by CLAMP. When Hideki initially found Chi, his persocom companion, he knew that her original owner might one day come looking for her. Now, that moment Hideki feared has finally come to pass, and what happens is completed unexpected. But even as he is in danger of losing Chi, Hideki makes a new friend when he inherits another laptop persocom. Many questions are answered at last, and even more are posed, in the fourth volume of this international smash hit. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in. 202 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

All Color! Under a new creative team! See in-depth coverage of Daredevil, X.2, Superman, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and The Hulk Also include Exorcist: The Beginning, Enterprise, The Dead Zone, House of 1,000 Corpses, The Omega Man, and Through The Mobius Strip. Plus, an interview with David Cronenberg, and a look at Attack of the Clones (CFQ Media) Magazine, PC$6.99 Cover price $6.99.

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(W) Jim Krueger (A) Matt Smith and Brett Weldele. The Concept: Hidden within a hollow mountain in Switzerland is a giant clockworks. Hundreds of men that never age maintain the old behemoths operation. The clock is the cause and sustainer of the Earth's revolutions. And more, it is the gateway to Heaven itself. Which is why the Clockmaker and her family are about to go through hell. "Suspicion often creates what it suspects." -C.S. Lewis This Issue: Astrid has no choice but to become the new Clockmaker while the mystery of the death of her brother and father deepens. Hans reveals the terrible past of the giant clockworks that keeps Earth spinning on its axis and the TIME FLIES make their first appearance. FC 16pp (Folds out from standard comic size to glossy high-quality CSN/Marvel Treasury Edition size) $2.50 12-issue epic Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects the story-arc from Super Manga Blast (2000-2006) #13-19. Story and art by Makoto Kobayashi. She's cute. She's a barrel of fun. She's irrepressible. And...a bit of a klutz. She's Haruo Hattori, and now she's leaving her little country farm town, her boyfriend, and her loony family for college in the big city. Before she leaves, she makes a pledge that she'll remain true to her boyfriend, despite all the temptations a big city can throw at her, and the temptations pile up like cordwood when the need for a few yen to rub together nets her a job at Club 9, a hot hostess bar. The charming country girl lights a lot of fires in the hearts of the club patrons, and her short skirt is fanning the flames! How ya gonna keep `em down on the farm once they been to Club 9? Club 9 is raucous slice-of-life, fish-out-of-water comedy as only What's Michael? creator Makoto Kobayashi can craft. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY MARK A. ROBINSON AND ANDREW PEPOY; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores December 4. "Fleshback '69: Queen, Castle, Pawn." Finally: the origin of the Kevins! In this "Fleshback" to 1969, the original Kevin teams up with sizzling superspy Godiva Priestly to save the lives of the British Royal Family...and unknowingly lays the groundwork for his own peculiar brand of immortality. Featuring the sizzling pencils of newcomer Mark A. Robinson! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Vanguard Revised Edition - 1st printing. By Joe Simon and Jim Simon. The Comic Book Makers tells the real stories of the Golden Age era, written by a leading participant of the age! Joe Simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators. Meet the crime comics editor who would himself be accused of a gruesome murder, the horror artist who was periodically released from a mental hospital in order to meet his publishing deadlines, the famous Senator Estes Kefauver, whose subcommittee investigated comic books as a cause of juvenile delinquency, and dozens of other fascinating personalities! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

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What's so special about Marvel Comics? For the past 40 years, Marvel characters have consistently found an amazing audience ? sometimes to the surprise of "the experts." Now, with the popularity of recent movies (X-Men, Spider-Man, Daredevil), they've captured the imaginations of millions who've never even read a comic, let alone the comics-reading public. Join us on the countdown to our 100th issue as Comic Book Marketplace #99 turns its focus on all things Marvel. You'll also be able to check out all our regular columns as well!! Oddball Comics by Scott Shaw! Inspiration Central by Bill Baker! Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan! Collectable Character Statues by Mike Wilbur! CBM Marketwatch by our Advisors! The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman! Marketplace Mail and much, much more! Magazine, b&w (w/Color Gallery)$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: the genesis of comic strips; part one of a piece on how to break into comics as an artist; an article about the new Dial H for Hero series; Catching Up with Geoff Johns; a DC costume quiz; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. February 7, 2003. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: part two of "How to Break into Comics as an Artist"; Marvel's spring lineup; R.C. Harvey on the legacy of Hirschfeld; Remembering Bill Mauldin; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. February 14, 2003. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on Dark Horse horror comics; Peter David on his column, But I Digress; Catching Up with Roger Stern; Celebrity cameos of the early '50s; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. February 21, 2003. Cover price $3.99.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on DC's Orbiter; part three of How to Break Into Comics"; Catching Up with Roy Thomas; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Includes a letter by Dick Ayers. February 28, 2003. Cover price $3.99.

The Magazine of Comics News and Criticism. The Journal celebrates its 250th issue with a double-sized extravaganza featuring unforgettable interviews with a fistful of the finest cartoonists of all time, indispensable essays from more than a dozen of comics' finest critics, and the first English translation of one of the world's greatest comics short stories! The Journal presents a translated excerpt from Numa Sadoul's legendary interview with the great Herge, an interview with Raymond Briggs, an all-new "Back to the Drawing Board" interview with Dan Clowes, and a career-spanning interview with Gary Panter! The Journal also makes comics history by being the first to publish manga cartoonist Yoshiharu Tsuge's classic short story "Neji-shiki" in English. The issue's comprehensive criticism section features essays on topics like "What's Wrong with Comics Criticism," "Why Team Comics is Still a Bad Idea," "EC Comics and the Chimeras of Memory," as well as essays on the state of post-9/11 editorial cartooning, racial caricature in comics, young cartoonists of note, and the state of the medium around the world! This issue also includes TCJ's "2002: Year in Review" assessment of the comics and events that mattered most. Cover by Gary Panter. Magazine, 256 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $12.95.

Newspaper strip reprints: Modesty Blaise (by O'Donnell and Holdaway), Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores), Flash Gordon (by Dan Barry and Wally Wood), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), Krazy Kat (by George Herriman), Little Orphan Annie (by Harold Gray), Alley Oop (by V.T. Hamlin), Mandrake the Magician (by Falk and Davis), Tarzan (by Dan Barry), and Buz Sawyer (by Roy Crane). Romero front cover, Hal Foster inside front and inside back covers, Warren Tufts back cover. Cover price $6.95.

Weekly British War comics digest. "Air War, Ground War" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Lost in France" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "The Fiercest Feud" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Dive into Danger" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Scrapyard Heroes" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

Index of two fanzines, Commic Comments and Gremlin, that were published during the 60s and 70s, the Golden Age of comic fandom! Cover art is reproduced, along with details about publication dates, print runs, contents, and more. Published by Gary Brown. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 30 pages on good white paper with cardstock covers; side stapled. No cover price.

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by Gia-Bao Tran What if you were a kid again knowing what you know now? Elin Ohmart, 24, unemployed, and wanderlust, has been given that chance by way of science... an enormous risk to replant seeds of his past for a new present. His obsession unfolds in a modern day fable about losing everything he never had. b&w, 40pg $3.00 Cover price $3.00.

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by Ted Naifeh As Courtney begins to unravel the conspiracy responsible for the unrest in Aloysius' coven, her Uncle must defend a night thing unjustly accused of cursing a fellow witch. But if the beast isn't responsible for the terrible curse, who is? The penultimate chapter in Ted Naifeh's creepiest Courtney story yet. b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Signed Edition. Signed by Jacen Burrows. Limited to 1500 copies. Includes Avatar Certificate of Authenticity. By Alan Moore & Jacen Burrows, FBI man Aldo Sax's legendary skills at piecing together the most baffling of cases has gotten him assigned to what may be his most confusing case yet. He has almost zero leads to go on, but the one hunch he does have takes him from a concert by the Ulther Cats to the mysterious courtyard in front of the home of a purported drug dealer. What follows is a whirlwind of sudden activity and unexpected twists that leads to a surprise ending that will shock you. Cover price $3.50.

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by Alan Moore & Jacen Burrows FBI man Aldo Sax's legendary skills at piecing together the most baffling of cases has gotten him assigned to what may be his most confusing case yet. He has almost zero leads to go on, but the one hunch he does have takes him from a concert by the Ulther Cats to the mysterious courtyard in front of the home of a purported drug dealer. What follows is a whirlwind of sudden activity and unexpected twists that leads to a surprise ending that will shock you. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 32pg $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.?b&w, 32pg $3.95 Cover price $3.50.

Wrap cover. by Alan Moore & Jacen Burrows FBI man Aldo Sax's legendary skills at piecing together the most baffling of cases has gotten him assigned to what may be his most confusing case yet. He has almost zero leads to go on, but the one hunch he does have takes him from a concert by the Ulther Cats to the mysterious courtyard in front of the home of a purported drug dealer. What follows is a whirlwind of sudden activity and unexpected twists that leads to a surprise ending that will shock you. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 32pg $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.?b&w, 32pg $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

Top Shelf Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by Doug TenNapel.

Renown for creating the award-winning video game, toy line, and TV show "Earthworm Jim," Doug has produced an outrageously adventurous graphic novel that subtly examines the interplay between science, religion, and family. Come witness farmtown America, where the ghost of an evil sorcerer uses the Shroud of Turin to resurrect a giant space eel in an attempt to destroy the world. And the only thing standing in his way is an atheist with an alien strapped to his chest! Beautifully rendered, this is a concept that only Doug TenNapel could pull off.

Softcover, 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Top Shelf Edition - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Doug TenNapel.

Renown for creating the award-winning video game, toy line, and TV show "Earthworm Jim," Doug has produced an outrageously adventurous graphic novel that subtly examines the interplay between science, religion, and family. Come witness farmtown America, where the ghost of an evil sorcerer uses the Shroud of Turin to resurrect a giant space eel in an attempt to destroy the world. And the only thing standing in his way is an atheist with an alien strapped to his chest! Beautifully rendered, this is a concept that only Doug TenNapel could pull off.

Softcover, 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $17.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Written by Rob Rodi, art by Mauricet & Ernie Colon, colors by Mark McNabb Meet Carter Crossover, the super-hero known as Archetype...his wife, Calista, a fourth-generation vampire slayer...daughter Cris, who's also the warrior princess Eradika... and son Clifford, UFO abductee and alien collaborator. Can a family survive the rigors of four genres, and only one bathroom? In Part 1 of the 6-part "Cross Currents," the Crossovers spend a day following separate pursuits. Archetype battles the man- mountain GargantuJuan...Calista faces the undead Baron Corpescu...Eradika uncovers a traitor among the Bellekosin...and Clifford greets two sinister envoys from the Uù. But the walls dividing all their lives are sllooowly beginning to crumble. 32 pages full color, on sale January 29 .................................$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Steve Epting and Rick Magyar, colors by Frank D'Armata. Capricia and the others return to Atlantis but aren't safe even there! They are being stalked by old rivals in this landmark issue. For new readers this is the perfect place to start as the saga of CRUX begins a bold new chapter. For regular readers the issue ends in surprise that will shock you. 32 pages full color. Cover price $2.95.

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by Collins, Wood, & Rodriguez Modern day Las Vegas has a very familiar crime streak on its hands: someone is recreating the crimes of Jack the Ripper. Two have died so far, and it's up to Grissom and the C.S.I. team to prevent any more murders from occurring. The advantage gained by Grissom's recognition of the Ripper pattern is soon negated by the news that there is a Jack the Ripper convention in town. Now the C.S.I. team has almost 150 potential suspects, all with intimate knowledge of the Ripper's crimes. With the convention ending in a week, time is short for the C.S.I. team to solve the mystery before the Ripper claims his third victim. The C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation mini-series is written by acclaimed author Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition), with the art duties split between Gabriel Rodriguez and Ashley Wood, with Rodriguez handling the story pages and Wood providing the cover, flashback and forensic scenes. Watch for a super-rare photo variant cover featuring George Eads (Nick Stokes) randomly shipped. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (2 of 5) $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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by Collins, Wood, & Rodriguez Modern day Las Vegas has a very familiar crime streak on its hands: someone is recreating the crimes of Jack the Ripper. Two have died so far, and it's up to Grissom and the C.S.I. team to prevent any more murders from occurring. The advantage gained by Grissom's recognition of the Ripper pattern is soon negated by the news that there is a Jack the Ripper convention in town. Now the C.S.I. team has almost 150 potential suspects, all with intimate knowledge of the Ripper's crimes. With the convention ending in a week, time is short for the C.S.I. team to solve the mystery before the Ripper claims his third victim. The C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation mini-series is written by acclaimed author Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition), with the art duties split between Gabriel Rodriguez and Ashley Wood, with Rodriguez handling the story pages and Wood providing the cover, flashback and forensic scenes. This is the super-rare photo variant cover featuring George Eads (Nick Stokes) randomly shipped. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (2 of 5) $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

The Best Guide to This Month's Cult TV, with listings inside. In this issue: Alias - it's a family affair as we examine the tangled lives of the Bristows in the new season of the best spy show on TV. Plus: Stargate SG-1 - commanding presence...Don S. Davis sends off more teams; Taken - we abduct some of the cast and crew for a chat; The Dead Zone - Nicole de Boer on love and loss in season 2; Mutant X - Victoria Pratt gets catty; Adam Busch (Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Cover price $6.99.

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Reprint edition that originally came packaged with Elektra from Marvel Legends Series IV action figures. FC. 32 pgs.

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Cover art by Alex Maleev. The Trial of the Century Part 3, script by Brian Michael Bendis, art by Terry Dodson; When his trial ends with a guilty verdict, Hector takes matters into his own hands; the shocking conclusion to Trial of the Century. 36 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Out!" Collects Daredevil (1998- 2nd Series) #32- 40. The world learns Matt Murdock's biggest secret. The Protector of Hell's Kitchen's life will never be the same again. Softcover, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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(W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dale Keown (c) Matt Milla With Jackie back in town, the mafia heads that were closing in on Frankie Francetti's territory are getting nervous-and trigger happy. Meanwhile, Jackie can't remember much before his disappearance but he knows that in the dark is a terror he's not ready to face. Without the power of the Darkness, is Jackie left to be a sitting duck? FC, 32pg$2.99continuing series Cover price $2.99.

Megacon 2003 Convention Exclusive cover. (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dale Keown (c) Matt Milla With Jackie back in town, the mafia heads that were closing in on Frankie Francetti's territory are getting nervous-and trigger happy. Meanwhile, Jackie can't remember much before his disappearance but he knows that in the dark is a terror he's not ready to face. Without the power of the Darkness, is Jackie left to be a sitting duck? FC, 32pg$2.99continuing series Cover price $2.99.

Darkness TPB (1998-2007) Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Darkness (1996-2001 1st Series) #1-6. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Marc Silvestri. I am powerful. I am immortal. I can do anything. I am cursed. I am...The Darkness. Fan favorite artist, Marc Silvestri, teams up with award winning writer, Garth Ennis, to tell the tale of a dark legacy fulfilled. On his 21st birthday, mafia hitman, Jackie Estacado inherits a weapon of vast power-The Darkness. An other-worldly suit of armor that manifests demons to do his bidding. Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Detective Comics #327-339. Written by GARDNER FOX and JOHN BROOME. Art CARMINE INFANTINO and JOE GIELLA. Cover by INFANTINO and MURPHY ANDERSON. By popular demand, DC inaugurates a new Archive series, starting with editor Julie Schwartz's celebrated "new look" to Batman. These celebrated stories have not been collected previously and give fans an opportunity to watch a new editorial approach grow and mature. This debut volume collects the first thirteen adventures plus an Elongated Man story, all from the pages of DETECTIVE COMICS. Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing.

By Klaus Janson. Introduction by Frank Miller.

Legendary comic book inker Klaus Janson uses DC's world-famous characters - including Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman - to demonstrate an array of inking techniques in this third volume in the authoritative series of books on how to create comics. This one-stop sourcebook is packed with a wealth of tested techniques, practical advice, and professional secrets for the aspiring comic artist.

Softcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.95.