Comic books in 'Martial Arts'

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Story by George Macas. Art by Jim Molina and Jill Thompson. Cover by Phil Foglio. Sometimes listed as Just Imagines Special #1 or Mildly Microwaved Pre-Pubescent Kung-Fu Gophers #1. One of the many martial-arts funny-animal comics that appeared in the wake of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles success, and nearly broke the comics industry. The Mildly Microwaved Pre-Pubescent Kung-Fu Gophers are created in a microwave oven explosion and taught martial arts by Kung Fu TV star David Carradine (or a reasonable facsimile). Featuring a cover by Phil Foglio, and the first published work by future superstar artist Jill Thompson of Sandman and Scary Godmother fame (although she may not want to admit that). 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Dynamic Forces Exclusive Virgin Cover by David Mack - limited to 5000 copies. Story and art by David Mack. In an alternate-reality Japan, the masked female assassin known as Kabuki battles her former comrades in the Noh, who consider her a rogue. Following the events of Kabuki: Skin Deep, Kabuki is interviewed by a doctor at the Control Corps Hospital about her life so far. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers.

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Written by DAVID MACK Cover & Art by DAVID MACK "The Alchemy" Pt. 3 Kabuki is on a plane leaving Japan, leaving the Noh agency behind. A new passport, a new name, a new look, a new job, and a new life. So who is this new character on the plane with her who seems to know so much? It's a new start for Kabuki and the perfect jumping-on issue for new readers! You've heard about all the awards... You've heard everyone talking about why Kabuki is so amazing and mind-blowing... Now is the chance to see what all the talk is about! 32 pgs./FC/ MATURE/ $2.99 UPC: 5960605608-003611 Still available: KABUKI #1 (Mack cover & Alex Maleev cover) Cover price $2.99.

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Written by DAVID MACK Cover & Art by DAVID MACK "The Alchemy" Pt. 4 It's a new start for Kabuki and the perfect jumping-on series for new readers! You've heard about all the awards. You've heard everyone talking about why Kabuki is so amazing and mind-blowing. Now is the chance to see what all the talk is about! From the award-winning writer and artist of Daredevil that brought you "Parts of a Hole," "Wake Up," & "Echo," this new series marks the 10th anniversary of Kabuki and includes extra never-before-published Kabuki work by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. 32 pgs./FC/ $2.99 Please note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been canceled. Still available! KABUKI #1 (Mack cover & Alex Maleev cover), #2 & #3. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by DAVID MACK Pencils & Cover by DAVID MACK "THE ALCHEMY" Pt. 5. Kabuki sets up shop in a new country with a new identity and a new job to begin her new calling in life. But can she ever really escape the shadow of her past and the Noh Agency? And what is the mysterious Akemi Network? It's a new start for KABUKI and the perfect jumping-on issue for new readers! You've heard about all the awards. You've heard everyone talking about why KABUKI is so amazing and mind-blowing. Now is the chance to see what all the talk is about! 32 PGS./FC/ $2.99 STILL AVAILABLE! KABUKI #1 (Mack cover & Alex Maleev cover), #2 & #3. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by DAVID MACK Cover & Art by DAVID MACK Variant Cover by MIKE MIGNOLA "THE ALCHEMY" Part 6. Kabuki has a new life in the United States, but she's visited by someone from her past. Is it a friend or foe? And what is the mysterious Akemi Network? It's a new start for KABUKI as Akemi's plans are revealed in the perfect jumping-on issue for new readers! You've heard about all the awards. You've heard everyone talking about why KABUKI is so amazing and mind-blowing. Now is the chance to see what all the talk is about! 32 pgs./Mature... $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by DAVID MACK. Cover & Art by DAVID MACK. The long-awaited return of Akemi. Kabuki's new role in Akemi's plan is revealed with a twist involving the return of a mysterious character. It's a new start for Kabuki and the perfect jumping-on issue for new readers! You've heard about all the awards. You've heard everyone talking about why Kabuki is so amazing and mind-blowing. Now is the chance to see what all the talk is about! 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $2.99.

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Variant cover. Written by DAVID MACK Cover & Art by DAVID MACK The ultimate resolution and fallout to Kabuki's strike at the Noh. Only one side is left standing as Akemi's entire plan unfolds, and a new order emerges. From "The Art of War" to "The War of Art" to "Self Fulfilling Prophesy." It's a new start for KABUKI and the perfect jumping-on issue for new readers! You've heard about all the awards. You've heard everyone talking about why KABUKI is so amazing and mind-blowing. Now is the chance to see what all the talk is about! 32 PGS./All Ages... $2.99 Retailers: See order form for variant incentive. RETAILER INCENTIVE: For every 10 issues ordered, retailers will receive one free copy of the Kent Williams alternate cover. Retailers can also order the Kent Williams cover at $2.99 each. Still available: KABUKI #1-7 (including Alex Maleev & Adam Hughes covers) and REFLECTIONS #5-6 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by DAVID MACK Cover & Art by DAVID MACK 'THE ALCHEMY' Pt. 9 The story climaxes in this ultimate resolution and fallout to Kabuki's strike at the Noh. Only one side is left standing as Akemi's entire plan unfolds, and a new order emerges. It's a new start for KABUKI and the perfect jumping-on issue for new readers! You've heard about all the awards. You've heard everyone talking about why KABUKI is so amazing and mind-blowing. Now is the chance to see what all the talk is about! 32 PGS./Rated T+... $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Variant Cover by Mike Allred. Written by DAVID MACK Cover & Art by DAVID MACK 'THE ALCHEMY' Pt. 9 The story climaxes in this ultimate resolution and fallout to Kabuki's strike at the Noh. Only one side is left standing as Akemi's entire plan unfolds, and a new order emerges. It's a new start for KABUKI and the perfect jumping-on issue for new readers! You've heard about all the awards. You've heard everyone talking about why KABUKI is so amazing and mind-blowing. Now is the chance to see what all the talk is about! 32 PGS./Rated T+... $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Orange cover, woman standing on giant face. An Image Comic (W) David Mack (A) Rick Mays Issue one of the new ongoing series with new original stories of the Noh Operatives! "I've always planned on doing a series on each of the Noh agents that presents a personal view of their life from past to present, in the way I did with Kabuki in Circle of Blood. This Scarab series is the first of these," says writer David Mack. "And the events that occur in this story will have a huge impact on the current painted Kabuki series as well". Rick Mays, who drew Scarab in Masks of the Noh, is the artist of the SCARAB series. Rick has been working on it for the last two years so he has completely finished the art for the first storyline. This enables us to release the book Monthly, making this the first ever monthly series of brand new Kabuki! After the first Scarab storyline, Kabuki Agents will feature all new stories on Siamese, Tiger lily, Ice, and Snapdragon. This series chronicles all the adventures of the Noh agents that we didn't see in Masks of the Noh and the new Kabuki series, and it even guest stars Kabuki! And wait until you see how! In the Current Kabuki issues we learn that one of the Noh agents dies. This series reveals who! Rick Mays is a fan favorite from his work on Kabuki: Masks of the Noh, and this is his best art ever! Don't under order the first issue of this new series that will continue for years to come! Issue #1 will have a cover fully painted by Scarab artist Rick Mays and all new fully painted cover by David Mack who is a 1999 Eisner award nominee for Best Painter! The covers are shipped 50/50 and make an attractive display side by side on the shelf. A must- have for every Kabuki reader! b&w, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

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Variant by Joe Quesada. An Image Comic (W) David Mack (A) Rick Mays Issue one of the new ongoing series with new original stories of the Noh Operatives! "I've always planned on doing a series on each of the Noh agents that presents a personal view of their life from past to present, in the way I did with Kabuki in Circle of Blood. This Scarab series is the first of these," says writer David Mack. "And the events that occur in this story will have a huge impact on the current painted Kabuki series as well". Rick Mays, who drew Scarab in Masks of the Noh, is the artist of the SCARAB series. Rick has been working on it for the last two years so he has completely finished the art for the first storyline. This enables us to release the book Monthly, making this the first ever monthly series of brand new Kabuki! After the first Scarab storyline, Kabuki Agents will feature all new stories on Siamese, Tiger lily, Ice, and Snapdragon. This series chronicles all the adventures of the Noh agents that we didn't see in Masks of the Noh and the new Kabuki series, and it even guest stars Kabuki! And wait until you see how! In the Current Kabuki issues we learn that one of the Noh agents dies. This series reveals who! Rick Mays is a fan favorite from his work on Kabuki: Masks of the Noh, and this is his best art ever! Don't under order the first issue of this new series that will continue for years to come! Issue #1 will have a cover fully painted by Scarab artist Rick Mays and all new fully painted cover by David Mack who is a 1999 Eisner award nominee for Best Painter! The covers are shipped 50/50 and make an attractive display side by side on the shelf. A must- have for every Kabuki reader! b&w, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

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Blue border, woman sitting next to a little sword. An Image Comic (W) David Mack (A) Rick Mays Issue one of the new ongoing series with new original stories of the Noh Operatives! "I've always planned on doing a series on each of the Noh agents that presents a personal view of their life from past to present, in the way I did with Kabuki in Circle of Blood. This Scarab series is the first of these," says writer David Mack. "And the events that occur in this story will have a huge impact on the current painted Kabuki series as well". Rick Mays, who drew Scarab in Masks of the Noh, is the artist of the SCARAB series. Rick has been working on it for the last two years so he has completely finished the art for the first storyline. This enables us to release the book Monthly, making this the first ever monthly series of brand new Kabuki! After the first Scarab storyline, Kabuki Agents will feature all new stories on Siamese, Tiger lily, Ice, and Snapdragon. This series chronicles all the adventures of the Noh agents that we didn't see in Masks of the Noh and the new Kabuki series, and it even guest stars Kabuki! And wait until you see how! In the Current Kabuki issues we learn that one of the Noh agents dies. This series reveals who! Rick Mays is a fan favorite from his work on Kabuki: Masks of the Noh, and this is his best art ever! Don't under order the first issue of this new series that will continue for years to come! Issue #1 will have a cover fully painted by Scarab artist Rick Mays and all new fully painted cover by David Mack who is a 1999 Eisner award nominee for Best Painter! The covers are shipped 50/50 and make an attractive display side by side on the shelf. A must- have for every Kabuki reader! b&w, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

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Newsstand edition (Caliber Comics & Act 3 in white on cover) cover by David Mack. Story and art by David Mack. In an alternate-reality Japan, the masked female assassin known as Kabuki battles Japanese gangsters. A closer look at Kais Yakuza gang; Kais visit to his father reveals more of the familys secrets. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and new cover by David Mack. Art by David Mack, Rick Mays, Mshindo Kuumba, Caesar, Mike Bair, Buzz, Mike Avon Oeming, Andrew Robinson and Leanne Buckley. Image reprints the early stories about Kabuki, the masked female assassin in an alternate-reality Japan. This issue reprints issue #3 of Kabuki: Masks of the Noh. The Noh are ordered to take Kabuki down. Also, a Snapdragon pinup by Leanne Buckley. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.25.

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Story by David Mack. Art by David Mack, Rick Mays, Mshindo Kuumba, Caesar, Mike Bair, Buzz, Mike Avon Oeming, Andrew Robinson and Leanne Buckley. Cover by David Mack and Rick Mays. Image reprints the early stories about Kabuki, the masked female assassin in an alternate-reality Japan. This issue reprints issue #4 of Kabuki: Masks of the Noh. Scarab and Tigerlily face the cost of being a Noh assassin. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.25.

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Variant cover by Joe Quesada. Story by David Mack. Art by David Mack, Rick Mays, Buzz, and Andrew Robinson. After the events of Kabuki: Circle of Blood, Kabukis fellow assassins in the Noh believe she has gone rogue, and set out to track her down. Scarab, Siamese and Snapdragon take the focus. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Gold club combo edition. Limited to 5,000 and autographed by David Mack. Cover price $2.95.

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Variant cover by Buzz. Story by David Mack. Art by David Mack, Rick Mays, Buzz, and Andrew Robinson. After the events of Kabuki: Circle of Blood, Kabukis fellow assassins in the Noh believe she has gone rogue, and set out to track her down. Scarab, Siamese and Snapdragon take the focus. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story, art and cover by David Mack. A closer look at Macks popular Kabuki series, featuring behind-the-scenes info. How Mack creates a painted cover; working with Brian Michael Bendis on Daredevil. Also, Macks non-comics work; creating the Noh action figures. 48 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

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Written by DAVID MACK Art & Cover by DAVID MACK The fifth volume of KABUKI REFLECTIONS, this 48-page square-bound book delivers a collection of previously unpublished stories, pages and artwork. Plus: a peek inside Mack's sketchbook, step-by-step commentary by David about his painted artwork and loads of art you've never seen before. Ever wonder how David Mack does his artwork? How his pages and covers go from sketches and drawings to finished art? How he uses models and figure drawings? It's all in here with tons of extras! 48 PGS./FC...$4.99 OFFERED AGAIN: KABUKI #1-5 (including Maleev cover and Adam Hughes cover) Cover price $5.99.

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Written by DAVID MACK. Art by DAVID MACK. Cover by DAVID MACK. The sixth volume of KABUKI: REFLECTIONS, this 48-page, square-bound book delivers with a collection of previously unpublished stories, pages and artwork. Featuring a peek inside Mack's sketchbook, step-by-step commentary about his painted artwork, and loads of art and extras you've never seen before. Ever wonder how David Mack does his artwork? How his pages and covers go from sketches and drawings to finished art? How he uses models and figure drawings? It's all here, with loads of extras! Cover price $5.99.

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Written by DAVID MACK Art & Cover by DAVID MACK This square-bound volume acts as a tie-in to the documentary on THE ALCHEMY OF ART: DAVID MACK DVD from Herovideoproductions.com, offered in the Video/DVD section of this month's Previews. REFLECTIONS #7 includes details and commentary on the never-before-seen stories, and handmade books and paintings, from the DVD. Also featuring step-by-step art techniques, and loads of art and extras you've never seen before. Ever wonder how David Mack does his artwork? How his pages and covers go from sketches and drawings to finished art? How he uses models, and figure drawings? It's all in here! 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$5.99 OFFERED AGAIN: KABUKI #1-7 (including Alex Maleev, Adam Hughes, Mike Mignola & Jae Lee covers) & REFLECTIONS #5-6. Cover price $5.99.

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Written by DAVID MACK Art & Cover by DAVID MACK This square-bound volume delves into Mack's art process, featuring more tie-ins to the DVD documentary on his work, THE ALCHEMY OF ART: DAVID MACK, from Herovideoproductions.com. REFLECTIONS #8 includes details and commentary on never-before-seen stories, including Mack's new children's book THE SHY CREATURES (to debut from Holtzbrinck Publishing this year), and handmade books and paintings from the DVD. Also featuring step-by-step art techniques, and loads of art and extras you've never seen before. Ever wonder how David Mack does his artwork? How his pages and covers go from sketches and drawings to finished art? How he uses models, and figure drawings? It's all in here! 48 PGS./FC ...$5.99 OFFERED AGAIN: KABUKI #1-8 (including Alex Maleev, Adam Hughes, Mike Mignola & Jae Lee covers) & REFLECTIONS #5-7. Cover price $5.99.

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Written by DAVID MACK Art & Cover by DAVID MACK This square-bound art book acts as a tie-in to the DVD documentary on Mack's work, THE ALCHEMY OF ART: DAVID MACK from Herovideoproductions.com. REFLECTIONS #9 features details and commentary on never-before-seen art and stories - including Mack's new children's book THE SHY CREATURES, which debuted from Holtzbrinck Publishing this September, and handmade books and paintings from the DVD. Also featuring step-by-step art techniques, and loads of art and extras you've never seen before. Ever wonder how David Mack does his artwork? How his pages and covers go from sketches and drawings to finished art? How he uses models and figure drawings? It's all in here with lots of extras! Cover price $5.99.

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Written by DAVID MACK Art by DAVID MACK Cover by DAVID MACK This square-bound art book acts as a tie-in to the DVD documentary on Mack's work, THE ALCHEMY OF ART: DAVID MACK from Herovideoproductions.com. REFLECTIONS #11 includes details and commentary on never-before-seen art and stories - including Mack's new children's book THE SHY CREATURES, handmade books and paintings from the DVD. Also featuring step-by-step art techniques, loads of art and extras you've never seen before, figure drawings, new paintings, sketches and art for Tori Amos' new Comic Book Tattoo story, album cover art, large art, live art shows, original scripts and more! 48 PGS./FC ...$5.99 Cover price $5.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. "Circle of Blood!" Collects Kabuki Circle of Blood (1995) #1-6 and Kabuki (1994 One-Shot). Story and art by David Mack. Introduction by Jim Steranko. Collecting all six issues of the first Kabuki series plus the hard to find prequel one-shot with new pages of art from scenes that for space reasons were left out of the original story. It also includes in-depth notes and story analysis about the subtext of the story Circle of Blood recounts the origins of the government operative known as Kabuki who works in Japan's near future. It's an exploration of the relationship between Japan's government and organized crime on a truly epic scale! Softcover, 272 pages, B&W. . Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Dreams!" Collects Kabuki Color Special (1996), Kabuki: Dreams of the Dead (1996), Kabuki (1997) 1/2, and a never before published story. Story and art by David Mack. Japan. A horribly scarred woman has a vision of the afterlife in which she is visited by her dead mother, and then returns to life with a new sense of purpose. A personal tale of love, duty, and self discovery, elegantly told through the masks and metaphors of the Japanese Ghost Story. The long-awaited second volume in David Mack's critically acclaimed series. This Collection collects four fully painted Kabuki stories (including a completely new story!) in a brand new and improved prestige edition with extra pages! This 128-page volume presents all of the very first-painted Kabuki books (Kabuki Color Special & Kabuki: Dreams of the Dead), but also the fully painted Kabuki #½, and an entire Brand New Kabuki story written and painted by David Mack, just for this volume! Also included in Kabuki for the first time ever, a completely autobiographical comic book story, written and drawn by David Mack, an in-depth Kabuki Spotlight and David Mack interview from France's Ekllipse Magazine, a gallery of original covers, an introduction by Brian Michael Bendis, and brand new afterword by David Mack, a brand new front and back cover (and lots of new art pages), and printed on new and improved, thicker high grade, archival paper. Having been out of print for some time, fans are looking for these early painted Kabuki stories and this book delivers with loads of extras and a brand new painted story! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Dreams!" NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Kabuki Color Special (1996), Kabuki: Dreams of the Dead (1996), Kabuki (1997) 1/2, and a never before published story. Story and art by David Mack. Japan. A horribly scarred woman has a vision of the afterlife in which she is visited by her dead mother, and then returns to life with a new sense of purpose. A personal tale of love, duty, and self discovery, elegantly told through the masks and metaphors of the Japanese Ghost Story. The long-awaited second volume in David Mack's critically acclaimed series. This Collection collects four fully painted Kabuki stories (including a completely new story!) in a brand new and improved prestige edition with extra pages! This 128-page volume presents all of the very first-painted Kabuki books (Kabuki Color Special & Kabuki: Dreams of the Dead), but also the fully painted Kabuki #, and an entire Brand New Kabuki story written and painted by David Mack, just for this volume! Also included in Kabuki for the first time ever, a completely autobiographical comic book story, written and drawn by David Mack, an in-depth Kabuki Spotlight and David Mack interview from France's Ekllipse Magazine, a gallery of original covers, an introduction by Brian Michael Bendis, and brand new afterword by David Mack, a brand new front and back cover (and lots of new art pages), and printed on new and improved, thicker high grade, archival paper. Having been out of print for some time, fans are looking for these early painted Kabuki stories and this book delivers with loads of extras and a brand new painted story! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Masks of the Noh!" Written by David Mack. Art by David Mack and Rick Mays. Also included are all-new extra pages such as a Kabuki pinup by Joe Quesada (with whom Mack collaborated on the Daredevil (Vol. 2) series), a gallery section with art by David Mack, a behind-the-scenes look at preliminary designs and sketches, a gallery of original covers, and an introduction by Terry Moore who also contributes a Kabuki/Strangers in Paradise page. Kabuki's popularity has exploded with Mack's move to Image and new readers are clamoring for the early storylines. This book delivers with thirty extra pages of new stuff! Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Skin Deep!" Collects Kabuki: Skin Deep (1996) #1-3 and Kabuki (1997) Fan Edition. Story and art by David Mack. A woman whose face is horribly scarred finds herself in an institution for 'defective' government agents. She (Kabuki) is interrogated to find out if she is hiding something to do with the nature of her scars, or if she is simply crazy. Isolated and psychologically tormented, her only comfort is found in a mystery friend who sends handwritten messages that are folded into origami animals. Or is it just another trick? This volume collects the entire Skin Deep series (and the Kabuki Fan Edition) in a brand new and improved prestige edition with extra pages! Includes: The entire painted story from the sold out Kabuki Fan Edition; a gallery of the original covers (including the cover art by ALEX ROSS); an Introduction by Alex Ross; a brand new afterword by David Mack; re-colored and re-mastered pages; a brand new front and back cover; preliminary sketches with notes on the story & art; original script pages; and printed on new and improved, thicker, high grade, archival paper. Having been out of print for some time, fans are looking for Kabuki Vol 4, and this new printing delivers with loads of extras. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "Skin Deep!" NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Kabuki: Skin Deep (1996) #1-3 and Kabuki (1997) Fan Edition. Story and art by David Mack. A woman whose face is horribly scarred finds herself in an institution for 'defective' government agents. She (Kabuki) is interrogated to find out if she is hiding something to do with the nature of her scars, or if she is simply crazy. Isolated and psychologically tormented, her only comfort is found in a mystery friend who sends handwritten messages that are folded into origami animals. Or is it just another trick? This volume collects the entire Skin Deep series (and the Kabuki Fan Edition) in a brand new and improved prestige edition with extra pages! Includes: The entire painted story from the sold out Kabuki Fan Edition; a gallery of the original covers (including the cover art by ALEX ROSS); an Introduction by Alex Ross; a brand new afterword by David Mack; re-colored and re-mastered pages; a brand new front and back cover; preliminary sketches with notes on the story & art; original script pages; and printed on new and improved, thicker, high grade, archival paper. Having been out of print for some time, fans are looking for Kabuki Vol 4, and this new printing delivers with loads of extras. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

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Only 25-cent issue. Cover art by Mike Grell. My World Begins in Yesterday, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton; Karate Kid trails Nemesis Kid to the 20th century and decides to stay there to find himself. The Story Behind the Story article, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton. The Cup Cake Caper Hostess ad starring Captain Marvel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Justice for All Includes Children! public service announcement starring Superman, art by Neal Adams. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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First 30-cent issue. Cover art by Mike Grell. Twinkieless Gotham City Hostess ad starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The International Dooms of Major Disaster, script by Paul Levitz and David Michelinie [as Barry Jameson], pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton; Karate Kid thwarts Major Disaster's attacks on the United Nations. Justice for All Includes Children, 3 public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan. Fan letter from comics writer Jim Shooter. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Mike Grell. Superman Saves the Earth Hostess Cup Cakes ad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Revenger, script by David Michelinie [as Barry Jameson], pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton; When Norman Grimes finds his life's work is being used for war weaponry, he tries to take revenge on the men he feels betrayed him. Justice for All Includes Children, 5public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Mike Grell. The Rage of Yesterdays Lost!, script by David Michelinie [as Barry Jameson], pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton; Karate Kid returns to the present day from a quick trip to the 30th century to find Iris in a hostage situation. Justice for All Includes Children, 6 public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Neal Adams. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover pencils by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua], inks by Mike Grell. The Tomorrow Thief, script by David Michelinie [as Barry Jameson], pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton; Commander Blud attempts to get information about the future from Karate Kid. First hint in this issue that Karate Kid is in the 20th century for an undisclosed reason. The Fruit Pie Scene Hostess ad starring Green Lantern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Daily Planet Volume 76 Issue 14 DC promo page. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover pencils by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua], inks by Mike Grell. Showdown with Commander Blud!, script by David Michelinie [as Barry Jameson], pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton; Karate Kid rejects the help of the newly arrived Legion of Super-Heroes, who are then captured and used as a lure by Commander Blud. After freeing them, Karate Kid again refuses to return to the 30th century; When he returns home, he finds himself a suspect in the murder of his landlady. The Muse Hostess Cup Cake ad starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Justice for All Includes Children, 8 public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Neal Adams. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Last 30-cent issue. Cover art by Mike Grell. The Gyro-Master Strikes Twice!, script by David Michelinie [as Barry Jameson], pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton; As Karate Kid is being arrested for the murder of his landlady, The Gyro-Master appears; Karate Kid must stop Gyro-Master and prove his innocence, all while someone new is about to come gunning for him. That Dirty Beach Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad starring Aquaman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Jenette Kahn introduces herself to DC comics readers, art by Neal Adams. A note from Jack Adler regarding the illustration of Jenette Kahn. Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. Daily Planet Volume 76 Issue 32 promo page. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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First 35-cent issue. Cover art by Mike Grell. The Whole World's Upside Down Hostess Fruit Pie ad starring Batman. Pandemonium... Panic... Pulsar!, script by David Michelinie [as Barry Jameson], pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton; Pulsar escapes his first encounter with Karate Kid, who is taken into custody again, but is released when his landlady revives; Later Karate Kid stops Pulsar from a contract hit on Commissioner Banner. Fan letter from comics writer Mike W. Barr. Jenette Kahn editorial about the new Dollar Comics, with photo. Sol Harrison bio by Mike Gold. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Al Milgrom. Birds of a Feather Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Black Belt Contract, script by David Michelinie [as Barry Jameson], pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton; Pulsar reluctantly tries to fulfill a contract to kill Karate Kid, but finds himself fighting alongside Karate Kid for their lives; Meanwhile Princess Projectra finds out that Karate Kid has been in contact with her father King Voxv and a garbled message from him sends them back into the future. Daily Planet Volume 77 Issue 14 promo ad. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jack Abel. Death-Duel on Orando, script by David Michelinie [as Barry Jameson], pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Jack Abel; Karate Kid and Princess Projectra return to the 30th century and the planet or Orando, now under the control of Karate Kid's rival. Jenette Kahn editorial about the history of Swamp Thing and the reprints of the original series. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jack Abel. Disasters of Yesteryear, script by Jack C. Harris, art by Ric Estrada; Karate Kid is diverted through the timestream by Major Disaster to caveman days. Cooky La Moo on Broadway Hostess Twinkies ad starring Wonder Woman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Daily Planet Volume 77 Issue 31 promo ad. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jack Abel. The Cuckoo Cuckoos Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring the Penguin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The "Time" of Your Death!, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Juan Ortiz, inks by Bob McLeod; Karate Kid is drawn to Smallville in the past and a fight with Superboy by Master Disaster and a mystery villain. Ask the Answer Man with Bob Rozakis. Profile of Tex Blaisdell. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. Sable Lady Hostess Cup Cakes starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Tomorrow's Battle... Yesterday!, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Juan Ortiz, inks by Bob McLeod; The Legion joins Superboy in fighting Karate Kid; Once subdued, Karate Kid realizes that the Legionnaires have not yet met him in their own timelines; The Legion then splits up to handle natural disasters caused by the villains, before taking on Major Disaster and The Lord of Time themselves; Back in the 20th century, Iris' attempt to start a new life by volunteering for an experimental treatment at S.T.A.R. labs has unexpected results. Daily Planet Volume 77 Issue 48 promo ad. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. Diamondeth Is Forever!, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Juan Ortiz, inks by Bruce Patterson; Robin joins Karate Kid in subduing Diamondeth. Dilemma Hostess Twinkies ad starring Wonder Woman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Jenette Kahn editorial about Len Wein. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jack Abel. Bring Back My Future to Me!, script by Bob Rozakis and Jack C. Harris (co-plotter), art by Juan Ortiz; Karate Kid is diverted by the villains into Kamandi's future where he joins up with Kamandi's compatriots in their search for the last boy on earth. Final issue. Story continues in part from Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth (DC, 1972 series) #57. Continues in Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth (DC, 1972 series) #58. The Big Fall Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Daily Planet Volume 78 Issue 14 promo ad. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Mike Grell. Superman Saves the Earth Hostess Cup Cakes ad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Revenger, script by David Michelinie [as Barry Jameson], pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton; When Norman Grimes finds his life's work is being used for war weaponry, he tries to take revenge on the men he feels betrayed him. Justice for All Includes Children, 5public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.30.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cameo by the Legion of Super-Heroes in "Death-Duel on Orando. Cover price $0.30.