Comic books February 2004

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by Dave Sim & Gerhard LATTER DAYS: Part 34 (of 35)?Oh come on! The guy was older than dirt when he died. Someone somewhere must have something nice to say about him, right? Oh well. The countdown to issue 300 continues...T-minus 1 and counting... b&w, 24pg $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY JEN VAN METER; ART BY FRANCISCO PARONZINI AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA; COVER BY HOWARD CHAYKIN In stores December 17. The miniseries concludes with a bang! Cinnamon storms a Hollywood Hills estate side-by-side with her street-tough nemesis Mace Samuels to rescue the runaway that brought them together. Will this be the gunslinger's ticket out of L.A. ? or her tombstone? FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) Cover price $2.50.

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by Jim Duffy & Jerry Decaire A gang of outlaws steal the only thing Cisco's got worth having... a locket with the picture of the woman who haunts him. Cisco discovers that they sell defenseless Mexican women and children. Hot after these thugs is Pancho, whose family he must free! The two, motivated by very different instincts, form an uneasy truce. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Kingly Books Edition - 1st printing. Colects Beowulf (1999 Thecomic.com) #1-3. Story and art by Gareth Hinds. The critically-acclaimed Beowulf trilogy collected in a single volume! The greatest warrior of his time, Beowulf confronts monsters, including the swamp-fiend Grendel, Grendel's amphibious mother, and the legendary firedake. This book includes a prologue and features several pages of new artwork, depicting the rise of the Geatish clan and the funeral of their first great king, Beow. Fully painted. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Jack Kirby Collector (1994) #1-9. This colossal trade paperback collects the bi-monthly magazine for Kirby fans, including the low distribution first issues, the Fourth World theme issue (#6), and the out-of-print Fantastic Four theme issue (#9). Also included is a new special section with over 30 pieces never-before published Kirby art including convention sketches, animation concepts, and Jack's uninked pencils from The Prisoner, New Gods, Captain America, Thor and, a new introduction by Mark Evanier. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a report on eBay feedback; Catching Up with Dan Jurgens; an article about Hal Jordan; Peter David on sports and comics; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. February 6, 2004. Cover price $3.99.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a piece on Marvel Age kids' comics; Catching Up with Greg Land; an obituary of Mad artist George Woodbridge; an article about Green Lantern; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. February 13, 2004. Cover price $3.99.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature on Gold Key Star Trek reprints; a piece on DC's Hard Time; Catching Up with Bruce Jones; a feature on Thor's girlfriend, Jane Foster; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. February 20, 2004. Cover price $3.99.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: numerous articles and features on Julius Schwartz (celebrating his 60 years at DC); Catching Up with Julius Schwartz; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Includes Schwartz-related letters by Paul Levitz, Jerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens, Paul Kupperberg, Dennis O'Neil, Jim Lee, Arne Starr, Mark Evanier, and Martin Pasko. February 27, 2004. Cover price $3.99.

Industry tribute paid to UK comic creator Don Lawrence; a look at Hellboy: The Movie. Hellboy: The Movie photo cover. Cover price $2.50.

The Magazine of News and Criticism. In this issue: The Journal is proud to present a comprehensive look at the work of enigmatic genius Steve Ditko! A massive suite of essays from our Utne Award-winning critics will cover Ditko's 50 years of work, from his early ghost stories to his Marvel monsters, Spider-Man and Dr. Strange, through his later DC and Charlton comics, to Mr. A and his current politically maverick independent work -- and explore the nooks and crannies of what makes Ditko a vital, important figure in our medium's history. Plus: panel chat with Gilbert Hernandez (Love and Rockets) and Craig Thompson (Goodbye Chunky Rice, Blankets). Magazine, 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $6.95.

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In this issue: Tarzan by Russ Manning, Casey Ruggles by Warren Tufts! Modesty Blaise, Gasoline Alley, Flash Gordon by Harry Harrison and Dan Barry, Tarzan, Alley Oop, Steve Canyon, Krazy Kat, The Phantom, Little Orphan Annie, and Buz Sawyer. 64 Pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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

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Weekly British War comics digest. "One Raid too Many" 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. "One Man's Honour" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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

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

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

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

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Fish monster with furry arms, a little guy in a helmet, girl in orange, and a guy in blue and white. (W) Troy Hickman (P) Dan Jurgens/Michael Avon Oeming (I) Al Vey/Oeming (C) Guy Major/Peter Pantazis Alternate covers in a 50/50 split by Rodolfo Migliari (Elektra) and J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl) Find out what happens when superheroes take off their capes. Welcome to Common Grounds, the hero hangout and coffee-and-donut shop, where true tales of the human side of the superhuman get spilled every month. Some gut-wrenching, some funny, but all told from the heart by new writing sensation Troy Hickman. Two stories every month! In this issue, artist Dan Jurgens examines the downside of being the fastest man alive, while the Powers team of Oeming and Pantazis tread the dangerous ground of the superhero men's room. Really. FC, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.99 six-part series Cover price $2.99.

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Guy in blue and white running with eyes behind him (W) Troy Hickman (P) Dan Jurgens/Michael Avon Oeming (I) Al Vey/Oeming (C) Guy Major/Peter Pantazis Alternate covers in a 50/50 split by Rodolfo Migliari (Elektra) and J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl) Find out what happens when superheroes take off their capes. Welcome to Common Grounds, the hero hangout and coffee-and-donut shop, where true tales of the human side of the superhuman get spilled every month. Some gut-wrenching, some funny, but all told from the heart by new writing sensation Troy Hickman. Two stories every month! In this issue, artist Dan Jurgens examines the downside of being the fastest man alive, while the Powers team of Oeming and Pantazis tread the dangerous ground of the superhero men's room. Really. FC, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.99 six-part series Cover price $2.99.

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White background, man w/ sword looking up. KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (cover) On sale February 4, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The greatest warrior of all time. The original epic fantasy hero. One of the best-selling comics writers of all time, Kurt Busiek, who revitalized the superhero world with Marvels and Astro City, turns his attention to one of the greatest heroes of all time. Teaming with Cary Nord, whose stunning art redefines sword and sorcery with every panel, Busiek presents Conan's story from day one, in the manner it was meant to be told. Drawing only on the original Robert E. Howard stories, the legend of Conan is brought to vivid life for the modern audience. Decades ahead of its time, Howard's stories can finally get the graphic treatment they deserve in this on going series. Fan-favorite painter Joseph Michael Linsner, famous for his fantasy epic Cry for Dawn, makes his Dark Horse debut covering our biggest launch of 2004. This is the ultimate Conan. Cover price $2.99.

Second Printing featuring a brand new cover by J. Scott Campbell! KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (cover) New Printing! FC, 32pg, $2.99 The greatest warrior of all time. The original epic fantasy hero. One of the best-selling comics writers of all time, Kurt Busiek, who revitalized the superhero world with Marvels and Astro City, turns his attention to one of the greatest heroes of all time. Teaming with Cary Nord, whose stunning art redefines sword and sorcery with every panel, Busiek presents Conan's story from day one, in the manner it was meant to be told. Drawing only on the original Robert E. Howard stories, the legend of Conan is brought to vivid life for the modern audience. Decades ahead of its time, Howard's stories can finally get the graphic treatment they deserve in this on going series. Fan-favorite comic artist J. Scott Campbell gives us a new cover for this new printing of the now sold out issue #1! This is the ultimate Conan. Cover price $2.99.

Comics One Edition - Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshito Usui. Shinchan's parents always have their hands full, but when a heat wave hits town an irritable Shinchan is the last thing they want to deal with. And just how many times can Shinchan embarrass his parents with his "little elephant?" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Chuck Dixon (w), Sergio Cariello (p), Rob Hunter (i), Laura Villari (c). Revelation issue! As Atlantis is torn asunder in a bloody civil war, the enigmatic Danik appears - and reveals the true threat to the city! 32 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Bad Rap!" Collects CSI: Bad Rap (2003) #1-5. Written by Max Allan Collins. Art by Gabriel Rodriguez and Ashley Wood. Cover by Ashley Wood. This graphic novel series based on America's #1 TV show continues with this second collection! Rapper Busta Kapp has no shortage of enemies, so when he turns up dead in his limo, Gil Grissom and his crew of CSIs have no shortage of suspects. Writer Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition) includes enough twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the bitter end. National publicity and legions of diehard fans make every CSI release a sure hit! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $19.99.

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by Max Allan Collins, Gabriel Rodriguez, & Ashley Wood When a real body turns up in a charity haunted house, the members of Las Vegas's CSI team ? already busy on a series of armed robberies ? finds themselves pulling double duty. It's all tricks and no treats for Grissom and crew as IDW's CSI series ? one of the most heavily publicized comics on the market ? continues! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 5) $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Charmed Photo Cover. Behind the scenes of Charmed's special effects, stunts, & costumes, Battlestar Galactica's Katee Sackhoff on the role of Lt. Starbuck, Jake 2.0, Stargate SG-1's Don S. Davis, Nip/Tuck, and lots more news & reviews. 8.75 x 12, color, 66 pages. Cover price $6.99.

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(W) Tippi Blevins / Fiona Avery (P) Romano Molenaar (I) Kevin Conrad (C ) Brian Buccellato Alternate covers in a 50/50 split Joseph Michael Linsner (Dawn) and Romano Molenaar The final battle between Victor Hahn and Shan Beaumont rages and the world's fate hangs in the balance. In the end, there is only one way to stop Victor from opening the gateway and taking over the world, and that is through the sacrifice of Shan's own heart. What will Osiris do when his Chosen is led to the slaughter? The final battle in this four issue series by newcomer Tippi Blevins and Fiona Avery with sumptuous visuals by Romano Molenaar and a gorgeous cover by fan favorite, Joseph Michael Linsner!!FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.99 four part series Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Tippi Blevins / Fiona Avery (P) Romano Molenaar (I) Kevin Conrad (C ) Brian Buccellato Alternate covers in a 50/50 split Joseph Michael Linsner (Dawn) and Romano Molenaar The final battle between Victor Hahn and Shan Beaumont rages and the world's fate hangs in the balance. In the end, there is only one way to stop Victor from opening the gateway and taking over the world, and that is through the sacrifice of Shan's own heart. What will Osiris do when his Chosen is led to the slaughter? The final battle in this four issue series by newcomer Tippi Blevins and Fiona Avery with sumptuous visuals by Romano Molenaar and a gorgeous cover by fan favorite, Joseph Michael Linsner!!FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.99 four part series Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. By David Choe. Produced for David Choe's art showcase in Giant Robot 2, Cursiv is a black-and-white collection of drawings, sketches, writing, and ephemera by the kinetically charged Oakland-based artist. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 80 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS

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Regular cover edition. Story and Art by Bill Maus. Bill Maus returns to the characters that he is famous for, the Cyberangels! Mercy, Allura and the other Cyberangels are back in an all-new series by neo-manga master Maus! This special preview book looks at pages from the new series, some art in creation, and a few special surprises. 20 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.50.

Nude Cheerleader cover edition. Story and Art by Bill Maus. Bill Maus returns to the characters that he is famous for, the Cyberangels! Mercy, Allura and the other Cyberangels are back in an all-new series by neo-manga master Maus! This special preview book looks at pages from the new series, some art in creation, and a few special surprises. 20 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.99.

Mercy Photoreal cover edition. Story and Art by Bill Maus. Bill Maus returns to the characters that he is famous for, the Cyberangels! Mercy, Allura and the other Cyberangels are back in an all-new series by neo-manga master Maus! This special preview book looks at pages from the new series, some art in creation, and a few special surprises. 20 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.99.

Nude cover edition. Story and Art by Bill Maus. Bill Maus returns to the characters that he is famous for, the Cyberangels! Mercy, Allura and the other Cyberangels are back in an all-new series by neo-manga master Maus! This special preview book looks at pages from the new series, some art in creation, and a few special surprises. 20 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $6.00.

Wraparound cover edition. Story and Art by Bill Maus. Bill Maus returns to the characters that he is famous for, the Cyberangels! Mercy, Allura and the other Cyberangels are back in an all-new series by neo-manga master Maus! This special preview book looks at pages from the new series, some art in creation, and a few special surprises. 20 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.50.

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DAREDEVIL #55 Written, penciled & cover by DAVID MACK "VISION QUEST" CONCLUDES! The climactic issue of Echo's vision quest! With her newfound understanding, where will Echo fit in Daredevil's life? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Daredevil (1998- 2nd Series) #51-55. "Echo Vision Quest!" Written, pencils & cover by DAVID MACK. Maya Lopez - a.k.a. Echo - a deaf young woman capable of assimilating an individual's fighting style by sight and who nearly took down Daredevil - makes her return. Her entire life was once defined by her belief that DAREDEVIL killed her father and that the KINGPIN could help her achieve justice. Now, with her perceptions completely altered, can she make sense of the world? Echo embarks on a Native American vision quest to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. 120 pages, softcover, full color. Cover price $13.99.

Darkness TPB (1998-2007) Volum 4 - 1st printing. Collects Darkness (2002- 2nd Series) #1-6. Written by Paul Jenkins. Art by Dale Keown. Cover by Matt Milla. The fan-favorite series is back! Jackie Estacado, mafia hitman and Darkness weilder, died in a blaze of revenge. The Darkness, however, was not about to let him go so easily. It pieced him back together and wrenched him back from the depths of hell. Now, he must find a new place in a family that had moved on without him - and Jackie wants the top spot. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $16.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Captain Marvel Adventures (1941) #4-5, Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) #2-22, Whiz Comics (1940) #25, and America's Greatest Comics (1941 Fawcett) #2.

Written by WILLIAM WOOLFOLK. Art by MAC RABOY and C.C. BECK. Cover by RABOY.

ARCHIVES VOLUME 4 follows the development of the legend of Captain Marvel and features page after page of classic art by C.C. Beck and Mac Raboy. Also included in this volume is an insightful introduction by Fawcett Comics authority P.C. Hamerlinck.

Hardcover, 196 pages, full color.

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by Josh Howard This is it, the stunning climax! All questions are answered, all secrets are revealed, and Nara must make the ultimate choice. The lives of her friends and the rest of humanity hang in the balance as Pitch and Dargo's vision of a new order is about to become a reality. Does Nara have the power to resist them? FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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World of Vampires! - By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Steve Leialoha. Kirby Collier finds himself adrift in a sea of familiar faces -- horrible counterparts of his closest friends and relatives, here the vampire rulers of a brutal society in which humans are bred for their blood! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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by Phil Hester & Mike Huddleston From the team that brought you The Coffin! At night, Cole has dreams... bad dreams; Vivid visions that jar him out of his slumber. His days are normal, filled with family and work as a writer. But is Cole ready for the dreams and the fiction in his head to invade his waking world? Extra-length debut issue ? no ads! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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By Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan. "Stand Strong"?James McMurray is a proud factory worker, whose uncomfortable size and strength finds himself easily taken advantage of. When he has to choose between family traditions and his manipulative friends, he finds his strength and power come in handy for once. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Written by Lee Chi Hyong. Art and Cover by KARA. A young boy whose village was attacked by an insane demon horde was spared by the god Rased and his memories of the devastation where mercifully buried. However his feeling of hatred have remained and grown and has he has decided to attack the Demon Lord. The only problem is Demon Lord Raenef V, the cuddliest, most lovable and, subsequently, most laughable Demon Lord in existence. Questions are answered and secrets are revealed while the evil Raenef V dukes it out with Chris, successor to the High Cleric of the Temple of Rased, in a no-spells-barred magical melee! Softcover, 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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WRITTEN BY JOSHUA DYSART; ART BY POP MHAN AND ART THIBERT; COVER BY MHAN In stores December 17. Jason Blood enters the gangland world of the Yakuza to confront the runaway Demon ? even as Ame Okumura struggles to break free from her imprisonment within Etrigan. FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) Cover price $2.50.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Eye For An Eye!" Collects DemonWars: Eye for an Eye (2003) #1-5. Based on the story by R.A. Salvatore. Aapted by Scott Ciencin. Art by Greg Tocchini. Coinciding with the release of R.A. Salvatore's The Highwayman, it's the next chapter of the DemonWar saga! On the hunt for justice, the mighty barbarian Andacanavar faces assassins, harems and demon djinns! Illustrated by rising superstar Greg Tocchini! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.