Comic books in 'Bird', graded by CBCS

200702 - Sneak peeks: 4 pages from The Plain Janes; 4 pages from Apothecarius Argentum Vol.1; 4 pages from Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer #1; 4 pages from Madman Atomic Comics #1; 4 pages from Alien Pig Farm 3000 #1; 4 pages from Unravel #1; 4 pages from The Ride: Savannah (one-shot). David Petersen discusses Mouse Guard. Rick Veitch profile/interview. Flip covers: Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer; The Plain Janes. $4.50 cover price. Cover price $4.50.

COVER ART: The latest projects from Dark Horse Comics and DC Comics! PREVIEWS is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer... approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics and graphic novels from the best comic publishers, the coolest pop-culture merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from October 2008 through December 2008. Cover price $4.50.

"Invasion of the Chessmen." Joe Simon, the legendary creator of Captain America, imagines the first teen-aged president. Prez battles Boss Smiley, a corrupt, all-powerful political boss with the head of a smiley-face button. Must be seen to be believed. Art by Jerry Grandenetti. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

Cover art by Rick Geary. The Abominable Mrs. Pearcey, script and art by Rick Geary; The story details the 1890 Hampstead murder of a housewife and her baby. The Final Curtain, script and art by Kim Deitch; The story of a deceased spirit that takes revenge on a philandering husband. Announcement of the 1987 Jim series from Fantagraphics, script and art by Jim Woodring. Untitled Jim story, script and art by Jim Woodring; Story is about a girl who is driven to a farm to visit her grandparents. Mysteries of the Flesh, script and art by Charles Burns; The first chapter revealing the findings of a theory called "Mysteries of the Flesh" by the narrator. A Night in the Woods text story, script and art by Djuna Barnes. Ad for Centrifugal Bumble-Puppy. Arcade #4, 5, & 6 cover reprints, art by Robert Crumb. R. Crumb's Animal Town Comics, script and art by Robert Crumb; Fritz and his married friends were planning to have a picnic; Unfortunately, the couple's arguing puts a damper on it. Treasure of the Lost Empire Chapter 3, script and art by Mitch Manzer; While Rory takes a swig of the poisoned drink, Buddy may have had a change of heart. But his doubts may have come too late. Ad for Love & Rockets #21 and #22. 68 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. Created by Jordan Mechner. Written by A.B. Sina. Art by LeUyen Pham and Alex Puvilland. In this graphic novel adventure based on Jordan Mechner's classic, multi-million-copy-selling Prince of Persia video games, two princes in different centuries of historic Persia are drawn together by their joint destinies. When everything they believe in begins to fade and decay, they find that only they can stand against the twilight of their eras! The Prince of Persia video games have sold ten million copies worldwide, and Jerry Bruckheimer (producer of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy) is producing an adaptation of the series for Disney. Discover the excitement of Prince of Persia with this graphic novel! Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.95.

2nd and later printings. Created by Jordan Mechner. Written by A.B. Sina. Art by LeUyen Pham and Alex Puvilland. In this graphic novel adventure based on Jordan Mechner's classic, multi-million-copy-selling Prince of Persia video games, two princes in different centuries of historic Persia are drawn together by their joint destinies. When everything they believe in begins to fade and decay, they find that only they can stand against the twilight of their eras! The Prince of Persia video games have sold ten million copies worldwide, and Jerry Bruckheimer (producer of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy) is producing an adaptation of the series for Disney. Discover the excitement of Prince of Persia with this graphic novel! Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.95.

Kaluta cover art Cover price $3.95.

Hastings Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Prince Valiant on the Inland Sea!" Story and art by Hal Foster. Adapted by Max Trell. Across a decaying Roman Empire, on the isles of Greece, and upon the waves of the Mediterranean Sea, Prince Valiant repels the attacks of pirates and Arab raiders as he searches for the ever elusive, and bewitching, Aleta, Queen of the Misty Isles. Hardcover, 128 pages, B&W. NOTE: Prose story with B&W illustrations on every page. Cover price $3.95.

With dust jacket. Hastings Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing.
"Prince Valiant's Perilous Voyage!" Story and art by Hal Foster. Adapted by Max Trell. Prince Valiant will brave anything and face and any danger to reach home. Thrill as the brave hero comes face-to-face with jungle mammoths, turblent seas, and Saxon armies to reach his final destination. Hardcover, 128 pages, B&W.
NOTE: Prose story with B&W illustrations on every page. Dust jacket and exterior cover of the HC have matching artwork. Cover price $3.95.

Nostalgia Press Edition

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Prince Valiant's Perilous Voyage!"

Story and art by Hal Foster. Adapted by Max Trell.

Prince Valiant will brave anything and face and any danger to reach home. Thrill as the brave hero comes face-to-face with jungle mammoths, turblent seas, and Saxon armies to reach his final destination.

Hardcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $6.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing! "The Sea King!"

Story and art By Hal Foster.

Hal Foster's epic Prince Valiant Sunday strips are collected in these full-color treasury volumes. Prince Valiant Volume #5: The Sea King, story and art by Hal Foster, was published by Fantagraphics Books.

Softcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Prince of Thule!"

Story and art By Hal Foster.

Hal Foster's epic Prince Valiant Sunday strips are collected in these full-color treasury volumes. Prince Valiant Volume #8: Prince of Thule, story and art by Hal Foster, was published by Fantagraphics Books.

Softcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 25 - 1st printing. "The Curse!"

Story and art By Hal Foster.

Hal Foster's epic Prince Valiant Sunday strips are collected in these full-color treasury volumes. Prince Valiant Volume #25: The Curse, story and art by Hal Foster, was published by Fantagraphics Books.

Softcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.95.

Volume 37 - 1st printing. "The Adventures of Gawain!"

Story and art By Hal Foster.

Hal Foster's epic Prince Valiant Sunday strips are collected in these full-color treasury volumes. Prince Valiant Volume #37: The Adventures of Gawain, story and art by Hal Foster, was published by Fantagraphics Books.

Softcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.95.

Written by Leila Strachan. Art and Cover by Christopher Cook & Al Nickerson. Call of the wild! Natasha and her classmates have gone on a field trip to the zoo, but then this secret agent girl discovers Lubek is up to monkey business! 4 of 4. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

By Tomoko Taniguchi. In this issue, the lovely princess Livia has been raised in the castle of Thia, taken in by the royal family after her parents' death. She comes to realize that the young prince that she has been raised with and come to love is her betrothed, and she is looking forward to a happy life together. Then she is attacked by dark and mysterious birds, and falls ill from the poison they have been sent to deliver. Her prince must undertake a quest to confront the Spirit of Darkness to save his beloved. These stories combine romance, magic, and mystery with beautiful fantasy art and are a must for all readers who want the best that manga and comics can provide. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Cover pencils by Art Mawhinny, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Deadliest Of The Species" Part 2, script by Mike Kanterovich and Ken Penders, pencils by Art Mawhinney, inks by Rich Koslowski; Sally leads her team, with Geoffrey along, in an assault on the second of Dr. Robotnik's mechanized substations. Later, Geoffrey puts his secret plan into action. Based on the Sonic the Hedgehog characters. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. Written by Megan E. Bryant. Art and acover by Nancy Gayle Carson. "Princess Valentine wakes with the sun on her favorite day of the year. A day for kisses, a day for hugs - Valentine's Day is here!" Princess Valentine has so much to do to get ready for the Valentine Ball! Come along on a delightful adventure with Princess Valentine as she celebrates her favorite day of the year. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 9-in., 12 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

Cover art by Jack Binder. Untitled stories starring Dr. Frost (art by Ben Thompson), Spike Mason (art by Reade Conrad), Yank and Doodle (art by Paul Norris), Frankenstein (script and art by Dick Briefer), Green Lama (script by Ken Crossen), Ted O'Neil, Power Nelson (art by Paul Norris). Black John Pegleg starring Black Owl, art by Jack Binder. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY WILLIAMS In stores October 30. An extra-special issue featuring eight additional pages! It's the Absolute Godhead at the end of the Kaballah quest ? the long and winding road back from the brink of infinity. Sophie finally returns to the mortal plane, to her own Earth, to see how things have been since her departure. FC, 40 PG. $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY In stores February 26. "A Higher Court" presents a fantastical trial in the Immateria, presided over by a strange judge and jury. Their task? To determine who shall be the one true Promethea: Stacia or Sophie. Whichever way the fates turn, one thing is for certain: A door will close in Sophie's life. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

After burying one of his closest friends, Proof finally confronts his greatest enemy. But will he be able to control his temper? Who will be left standing? It's the end of an era as the critically-acclaimed miniseries comes to an end. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Thunderbirds are Go!" Written by ALEX GRECIAN. Art and cover RILEY ROSSMO. There's a sasquatch in the heartland and alligators in the sewers of New York! The hit series heats up as Proof and Ginger uncover hidden monsters that have lived among us for generations. See why Ain't It Cool News says PROOF "should be on everybody's bookcase." Softcover, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Thunderbirds are Go!" Written by ALEX GRECIAN. Art and cover RILEY ROSSMO. There's a sasquatch in the heartland and alligators in the sewers of New York! The hit series heats up as Proof and Ginger uncover hidden monsters that have lived among us for generations. See why Ain't It Cool News says PROOF "should be on everybody's bookcase." Softcover, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Cover art by Dan Panosian. Untitled story, script by Rob Liefeld, pencils by Anthony Winn (breakdowns) and Dan Panosian (finishes), inks by Dan Panosian; Prophet and Kirby are brought to Ragnarok where Philip Omen plans on using them to kick-start his new Disciple program. Prophet pinup by Les White. Prophet pinup by Hoang Nguyen. Black & White Part 3, script by Art Thibert and Pamela Thibert, art by Art Thibert; Continued from Team Youngblood #6; Continued in Team Youngblood #7. 1 of 9 puzzle posters that can be formed using the back covers of all the issues that the Black & White story appeared in. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Joe Kubert cover and interior art.

Written by Matthew Sturges and Dave Justus. Art by Jose Marzan Jr. and Steve Rolston. Cover by Annie Wu. A 'hero' has fallen, and it's up to Dan and the 4Leaf P.R. team to organize the memorial services. The king makes a 'great' decision on how to handle a visiting envoy. And Kade begins 'teaching' Threnody the ways of magick (with a 'k'). Plus: a talking monkey, and the start of a five-part backup tale spotlighting the ladies of Sardonia! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

by LELAND PURVIS Worldly misfit and bizarre medical wonder P.U.B.O. (Physical Unipolar Biogenic Organism) has crash landed in the vast Pacific Northwest wilderness. Now he's on the run from those who made him what he is and a few of the less friendly, furry, woodland creatures he's managed to piss off in his short time among them. The forest is alive, the animals can talk, and Pubo's in over his head in part two of this hilarious miniseries from Xeric Award-winning creator Leland Purvis. On sale January 22 b&w, 24pg (2 of 3) . . . $3.50 Cover price $3.50.