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Protoculture Addicts is one of the main anime and manga magazines in North America, and also the oldest ?? around for over 14 years! It is dedicated to keeping fans informed about what is going on in the anime industry and to help them choose the best titles. It's the best guide to anime culture. This issue will be mostly dedicated to anime movie director Hayao Miyazaki, focusing on his most recent movie. Sen To Chihiro no Kamikakushi (a.k.a. Spirited Away, which won the Golden Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival, was selected Best Picture at the Japanese Academy Award, and is set to be released in the U.S. this summer by Disney), as well as his TV series, Future Boy Conan. It will also offer overviews of some of Miyazaki's most famous films (Nausicaa, Laputa, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Porco Rosso, Princess Mononoke, etc.) and a few of his lesser works, such as Shuna no Tabi and On Your Mark. The issue will also include articles on the Ghibi Museum and musician Joe Hishaishi, plus the customary "Anime World" articles, a few "Anime Stories," reviews of recent anime and manga- related products, and the latest news. (Protoculture) Magazine, 72pg, PC$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

Protoculture Addicts is one of the main anime and manga magazines in North America, and also the oldest one ? nearly fifteen years and counting! It covers all styles and genres of anime and caters to the interests of both beginners and otaku. This issue's 10-page spotlight is focusing on Char's Counterattack, the best of all Gundam movies. Of course, PA also features overviews of new anime titles, introducing readers to Japanese animation of all styles. Reviews, articles, and more! Also available with a Previews Exclusive cover! (Protoculture) CHARACTERS COVER??Magazine, 72pg, PC$4.95 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE MECHA COVER??Magazine, 72pg, PC$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

Protoculture Addicts is one of the main anime and manga magazines in North America, and also the oldest one ? nearly fifteen years and counting! It covers all styles and genres of anime and caters to the interests of both beginners and otaku. This issue's 10-page spotlight is focusing on Char's Counterattack, the best of all Gundam movies. Of course, PA also features overviews of new anime titles, introducing readers to Japanese animation of all styles. Reviews, articles, and more! Also available with a Previews Exclusive cover! (Protoculture) CHARACTERS COVER??Magazine, 72pg, PC$4.95 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE MECHA COVER??Magazine, 72pg, PC$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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Discover the world of Japanese animation and comics with Protoculture Addicts, the longest running anime/manga magazine in North America! The cover article for this issue is Kikaider! Other featured anime will include spotlights on Metal Armor Dragonar as well as another great harvest of "Anime Stories" ? Babel II, Cyborg 009, Crush Gear Turbo, Full Metal Panic, Guystars, Kaidohmaru, Rave, RahXephon, X TV, and more! All this, plus "Anime World" articles; an interview with voice actor Jessica Calvello; The Modern Japanese Music Database Part 18; more convention & festival reports; reviews of recent anime and manga-related products, and the latest anime news. Bimonthly. (Protoculture) Magazine, 72pg, PC$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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Discover the world of Japanese animation and comics with Protoculture Addicts, the longest running anime/manga magazine in North America! This issue focuses on Osamu Tezuka, best known for creating Tetsuwan Atom. Considered a legend in Japan, he played an important role in the beginning of anime and manga. A look at the history, the Astroboy manga, and the upcoming TV series and new comic, Phoenix! Other featured anime will include spotlights on Hack//SIGN, Captain Tsubasa, Chobits, Galaxy Angel, Hikaru no Go, Kaze no Yojimbo, RahXephon, Siamese Cats, and more! All this, plus "Anime World" articles; an interview with a voice actor; The Modern Japanese Music Database Part 19; more convention & festival reports; reviews of recent anime and manga-related products, and the latest anime news. Bimonthly. (Protoculture) Magazine, 72pg, PC$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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A spotlight on Rahxephon and Dragonar. Plus, anime including Abeno Bridge Magic Shopping Mall (the latest comedy from Gainax), Gigantor, Hakujaden (the very first Japanese animated movie), Kikaider, Patlabor WXIII, Read Or Die, and the Turn-A Gundam Movies ! Bimonthly. (Protoculture) Magazine, 72pg, PC$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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A spotlight on the Ghost in the Shell TV Series Stand Alone Complex and Zetsuai. Plus, anime including Alien 9, Aquarian Age, Kaze no YoJimbo, King of the Bandit Jing, Siamese Cats, Voices of a Distant Star, and Witch Hunter Robin. Bimonthly. (Protoculture) Magazine, 72pg, PC$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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Protoculture Addicts is one of North America's oldest anime-related magazines, covering all styles and genres of anime and catering to the interests of both beginners and otaku alike! This issue offers a spotlight on the Mobile Suit Gundam TV series, Zeta Gundam (to be released in North America by Bandai in 2004), as well as another great harvest of "Anime Stories," introducing anime like HeatGuy J, Kiddy Grade, Macross Zero, Samurai Deeper Kyo, Spiral, The Twelve Kingdoms, Wolf's Rain, and more! Plus, "Anime World" articles, reviews of recent anime and manga-related products, and all the latest news. Bi-monthly. (Protoculture) Magazine, 72pg, PC$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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This issue offers a spotlight on the latest Mobile Suit Gundam TV series, Gundam Seed (which is still running on Japanese TV), as well as several "Anime Stories", introducing you to new anime series like Captain Harlock: The Endless Odyssey, Get Backers, Gun Parade March, Lime-iro Senkitan, Naruto, Overman King Gainer, Stratos 4, and much more! It will also include the usual "Anime World" articles (interview with a voice actor, The Modern Japanese Music Database Part 23, convention & festival reports, etc.), the reviews of lots of recent anime & manga-related products (videos, DVDs, CDs, manga, books, model kits, live-action movies, etc.) and the latest news. Bimonthly. (Protoculture) Magazine, 72pg, PC$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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Protoculture Addicts is one of North America's longest running anime & manga magazines! This issue offers spotlights on the second season of The Big O and on The Cat Returns (from Studio Ghibli). It also features several "Anime Stories," introducing new anime series like Ashita no Nadja, Looking For The Full Moon, Monkey Typhoon (a.k.a. Assobot Goku), Nurse Witch Komugi-chan, Raimuiro Senkitan, Stratos 4, Tokyo Mew Mew, and much more! Finally, it includes the usual "Anime World" articles (convention & festival reports, The Modern Japanese Music Database Part 24, etc.), the reviews of lots of recent anime & manga-related products (DVDs, CDs, manga, books, model kits, live-action movies, etc.) and the latest news. Don't miss it! Bi-monthly. (Protoculture) Magazine, 72pg, PC$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

The Anime & Manga Magazine. This issue introduces several anime series like Aim for the Ace, Full Metal Alchemist, Galaxy Railways, Gunslinger Girl, Kaleido Star, Planetes, and Read or Die TV. Plus: Gilgamesh, Peacemaker Kurogane and Saikano. Also: Convention and festival reports, the reviews of lots of recent anime and manga-related products (DVDs, CDs, manga, books, model kits, live-action movies, etc.) and the latest news. Magazine, 72 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.95.

This issue of Anime News Network's Protoculture Addicts introduces several anime series like Gankutsuo (Monte Cristo), Grenadier, Rozen Maiden, and Yakitate!! Japan. Plus: Howl's Moving Castle, Innocence, and Naruto. Also: Plenty of convention and festival reports, reviews of all sorts of recent anime and manga-related products (DVDs, CDs, manga, books, model kits, live-action movies) as well as the latest news. Magazine, 72 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.95.

This issue of Anime News Network's Protoculture Addicts, the most informative anime magazine, introduces several anime series like Bleach, Kannazuki no Miko, Maho Shoujo Tai, Mai Hime, and Uta Kata. Plus: Genshiken, and Macross Zero. Also: Plenty of convention and festival reports, lots of reviews of all sorts of recent anime and manga-related products (DVDs, CDs, manga, books, model kits, live-action movies, etc.) as well as the latest news. Don't miss it! Magazine, 72 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.95.

This issue of Anime News Network's Protoculture Addicts, the most informative anime magazine, introduces several anime series like Air, Beck, Fantastic Children, Gakuen Alice, Gunbuster 2, Meine Leibe, and Tsukuyomi Moon Phase. Plus: The Place Promised in Our Early Days, Cars & Anime, CLAMP, Harem Anime, and 41 J-Pop Artists. Also: Plenty of convention and festival reports, lots of reviews of all sorts of recent anime and manga-related products, as well as the latest news. Magazine, 72 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.95.

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Anime News Network's Protoculture Addicts introduces you to several new anime series like Basilisk, Bewitched Agnes (a.k.a. Okusama wa Mahou Shoujo), Elemental Gelade, GUN x SWORD, Kamichu, and Tide-Line Blue. Plus: Blood +, Full Moon, Gallery Fake, Urusei Yatsura, manga preview of ES: Eternal Sabbath, and an interview with Hitoshi Ariga. It also covers recent conventions and festivals, as well as discusses hot topics, funny subjects and cool new trends of the anime world! On top of that, each issue has lots of reviews of all sorts of recent anime and manga-related products, as well as the latest news directly from the Anime News Network newsdesk! Magazine, 100 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Anime News Network's Protoculture Addicts is the only independent, and the longest running, anime and manga magazine in North America. It covers the anime industry both in Japan and in North America and introduces fans to new titles, related products, and elements of Japanese culture with in-depth articles, overviews, episode guides, and lots of reviews. The magazine covers all styles and genres of anime and caters to the interests of both beginners and otaku alike. It is the best guide to anime culture. This issue will introduce readers to several anime series like Code Geass, D.Gray-man, Ghost Hunt, Hataraki-man, and Nodame Cantabile. Plus: School Rumble, The Story of Saiunkoku, La Corda d'Oro, My-Otome, and an interview with Beck's voice actors. Magazine, 100 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

October 1996. The Best of PA. Cover and illustrations by Ghislain Barbe. Features Porco Rosso - characters, technology, & synopsis, Street Fighter 2 - characters, synopsis, & review, My Neighbor Totoro - characters & review, plus reviews, news, & much more. 8.25-in x 10.75-in; black and white; 58 pages. Cover price $4.95.

M113/M113A1 Series Vehicles (June, 1971) is a reprint of material that originally appeared in PS, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly, a publication of the U.S. Department of the Army. Amply illustraed by Will Eisner and the Will Eisner Studio. Contains detailed information on preventive matience for M113/M113A1 Series Vehicles 60 pages, B&W, 5-in. x 7-1/2-in.

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Written by Dongsan Kim. Art by Yongha Hong. PSI is the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet. PSI is also the name of this series' main character. He was murdered trying to save his girlfriend, and was soon resurrected. On the case is a sexy web magazine reporter investigating a series of mysterious serial murders...including PSI's murder! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Dongsan Kim. Art by Yongha Hong. PSI is murdered while trying to save his girlfriend. But he's been resurrected! And there is this sexy web magazine reporter who is following the mysterious serial murder cases involving PSI and others! This cyber-horror masterpiece will keep you on the edge! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Color/B&W, 60 pages (cover to cover), slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Color/B&W, 60 pages (cover to cover), slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

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#10123-409 on cover. Painted cover by Frank McCarthy. "PT 109," art by Dan Spiegle; During his wartime experience, President John F. Kennedy captains a PT boat and takes it into battle; It is sunk by a Japanese destroyer. Based on the 1963 movie. Inside back cover featuring six photos from the movie. Back cover photo of Lt. John F. Kennedy on the real P.T. 109 during WWII compared to a photo of Cliff Robertson taken during the movie in the same position. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Puck Weekly Blondie (1948) is a promotional comic strip ad distributed by Puck Publishing. B&W, 7.5-in. x 11-in.

Puck Weekly Flash Gordon (1948) is a promotional comic strip ad distributed by Puck Publishing. B&W, 7.5-in. x 11-in.

Puck Weekly Popeye (1948) is a promotional comic strip ad distributed by Puck Publishing. B&W, 7.5-in. x 11-in.

Untitled story, art by Charles Sultan; Terry spots an old woman on the street and learns from her that her son is about to be executed for a crime he didn't commit, so she takes the woman to see Mr. E. A Messenger of Justice finds the residence of the true gang leader, then alerts Mr. E that the gang is about to leave town after framing the boy; Ricci successfully traps Mr. E at Dorrences' mother's home. Untitled story; Captain Glory vs. The Smuggling Gang. Untitled The Man In the Devil Suit story, art by Bill Madden. "A Soldier Must Obey" text story. Untitled story; intro of Kitty Kelly, who battles the Japanese. Untitled story; The Sky Chief vs. Von Gorth. "The Dead Man Plays" text story. Untitled story; the origin of Captain Courage. Untitled story; Hale the Magician vs. Grillo the Dictator. "The Sting of Death" text story. Untitled story, art by Bill Madden; The Unholy Three vs. Breen. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Sultan. Stories and art by Charles Sultan, Rudy Palais, and Ken Battefield. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. The mysterious master of mystery, Mr. E, investigates a kidnapping in a previously crime-free town. An FBI agent dons a star-spangled suit to fight outside the law as Captain Glory. Masters of disguise Dale, Pearl, and Flash use their quick-change talents to fight crime as The Unholy Three. Mr. E; Carnival; Unholy Three; Eightball; Hale the Magician; Captain Glory; Devil Dog Dolan; Kitty Kelly; Capt'n Courage; The Green Ghost; Sky Chief. 68 pages, Full Color. Note: issues #3-#8 do not exist. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gus Ricca. Stories and art by Bob McCay, Fred Schwab, and Al Plastino. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. The most unusual story in this issue is a rare Little Nemo in Slumberland strip drawn by Bob McCay (son of original Nemo artist Winsor McCay) in which Nemo is a Buck Rogers-like teen helping Slumberland battle Mercurian invaders! Revived in modern times, ancient mystic Hale the Magician uses his powers and his magical spearhead to battle evil. Rocketman invents the helicopter a few years early, but gangster Killer Craci wants the invention for himself. Classic cover by Gus Ricca has the cartoonist being killed by his own spy cartoons. Master Key; Down the Trail; Calling All Cars; Johnny Rebel; Hale the Magician; Young Americans; Tenderfoot Mary; Nemo, In Slumberland; Victory Boys; Rocketman. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gus Ricca. Stories and art by Jack Cole, Charles Sultan, Joe Beck, and Art Pinajian. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. The true-crime tale of forger Arthur Wick's rise and fall is chronicled in an early story by Plastic Man creator Jack Cole. The Young Americans investigate after a million dollars is stolen from a charity for Chinese disaster victims. A suicide attempt leads Rocketman and Rocketgirl to face the Fantastic Brain Destroyers. Fun cover by Gus Ricca. Master Key: Baroness Nohart; Punch & Cutey; Young Americans: China Relief Mission Money; Flashing Knives; Happy Landing; Sky Chief; Manhunters! Case 1: Master Forgers; The Mystery Truck; Rocketman. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob McKay, Jack Cole, Charles Sultan, Joe Beck, and Al Plastino. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. The most unusual story in this issue is a rare Little Nemo in Slumberland strip drawn by Bob McCay, son of original Nemo artist Winsor McCay, in which a teenage Nemo has a fantastic fight with a smoke-eating dragon. The real-life crimes and capture of the Red Keenan Gang are revealed in an early story by Plastic Man creator Jack Cole. Aviator hero Sky Chief tracks saboteurs to stop the destruction of American small planes. Rocketman investigates after an atomic scientist is murdered and his daughter is kidnapped. Fun cover by an unknown artist. Punch & Cutey; Master Key; Sky Chief; Music Soothes the Savage Beast; Happy Landing; Little Nemo; Crime on the Run: Murderous Red Keenan Gang; Ole Faithful; Rocketman. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gus Ricca. Stories and art by Joe Beck, Otto Eppers and Bernard Sachs. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. Master Key uses his X-ray vision to seek an emerald stolen from an antiques dealer and clear a reformed ex-convict. Captain Glory investigates after skeletal horsemen with the touch of death attack a mine. Rocketman bequeaths his flying suit to young Billy Wood after Billy's father disappears in the jungle, and Rocketboy is born. Wicked cover by Gus Ricca. Punch & Cutey; Master Key; Captain Glory; Sacrifice; Happy Landing; Hale the Magician; Handy Andy; Yankee Boy: Gambler's Payoff; Rocketboy. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gus Ricca. Stories and art by Ruben Moreira, Al Plastino and Paul Gattuso. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. Master Key investigates when a sinister scandal threatens to destroy America's diplomatic relations with another country. Boxer Punch O'Malley uses an opponent's superstitions to his advantage. In the modern West, Jim Collins is hunted for a crime he didn't commit, so he fights for justice as the Gay Desperado. Punch & Cutey; Master Key; Devil's Decoy; Happy Landing; Johnny on the Spot; Crime on the Run; Mock Murder: Gay Desperado; Rocketman. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ruben Moreira. Stories and art by Ruben Moreira, Joe Beck, Otto Eppers, George Tuska, Gus Ricca, Fred Schwab, Al Plastino and Paul Gattuso. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. Rocketman and Rocketgirl discover that an old mobster has a new trick: hijacking long-distance moving trucks. The Gay Desperado seeks the modern-day outlaw who framed him and forced him into life on the run. An escaped convict tries to elude men and dogs alike. Punch & Cutey; Master Key; Stamp-O-Grams; Happy Landing; Johnny on the Spot: Double Trouble; Knock-Out Drops; Murder in Act II; Manhunters--Guardians of the Law; Pitcher By Force; Li'l Willie; Gay Desperado; Rocketman: The Haunted Highway. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Paul Gattuso. Stories and art by Ruben Moreira, Joe Beck, Otto Eppers, and Paul Gattuso. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. Rocketman and Rocketgirl face a vengeful killer who rigs the jury and beats a murder rap. Master Key investigates a mysterious haunting that may be a cover for something more deadly. Johnny on the Spot's disastrous theater performance is capped by crooks who steal the gate and abduct his gal Birchie. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Glow in the Dark Necktie ("Girls Can't Resist!"). Punch & Cutey; Master Key; Winner's Stake; Happy Landing; Johnny on the Spot; Murder Mix-Up; Rocketman. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Beck and Otto Eppers. Stories and art by Tony Cataldo, Joe Beck, Otto Eppers, and Paul Gattuso. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. Aircraft designer Norton Bemis asks Rocketman and Rocketgirl to investigate a series of crashes.Master Key investigates a shipboard murder that is somehow connected to a Buddha statue. Furloughed from the war, Happy Landing comes home to spend time with his girlfriend Lindy Lou, but the first thing she wants to do is see the war movie "40 Seconds Over Yokohama." Rocketman; Master Key; Loan Shark Bait; Happy Landing; Johnny on the Spot; Six Shooter Surprise; Punch & Cutey. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Beck and Otto Eppers. Stories and art by Tony Cataldo, Joe Beck, Otto Eppers, and Ruben Moreira. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. Rocketman and Rocketgirl learn that Ned Bailey's life is in danger after he finds an old pirate map. The Master Key uses his X-ray vision and powerful eyebeams to search for a missing heir. Reporter Scoop Daily discovers a plot to start a war between Mexico and the United States. Plus a comics biography of Edgar Allan Poe, author of "The Raven" and pioneer of mystery and horror. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Glow in the Dark Necktie ("Girls Can't Resist!"). Rocketman; Master Key; Pseudo-Murder; Happy Landing; Johnny on the Spot; Men of Letters: Edgar Allan Poe; Crime Does Not Pay; Scoop Daily; Punch & Cutey; Blood and Blarney. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Paul Gattuso. Stories and art by Joe Beck and Otto Eppers. An early superhero and adventure anthology published by Harry Chesler. Rocketman and Rocketgirl trace two murders to The Purple Peril and his pet tiger, Rajah. The Master Key uses his X-ray vision to examine a mystery: How could a dead man return to the scene of a crime? Outlaw Ray Sutherland's trail of murder earns him the nickname The Two-Gun Terror of Mohawk Valley, in a violent pre-Code Western story. Rocketman; Master Key; Happy Landing; Johnny on the Spot; Jest for Fun; Crime on the Run; Registered for Ransom; Capt'n Courage; Murder Scare; Punch & Cutey; Sport Slang. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.