Comic books February 2000

Film magazine with emphasis on anime. Most text in Japanese. In this issue: Ryvaius, Gundam Game Generation, Revenge, and more. 9-1/8 in. x 11-3/4 in.; part color, part black and white.

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This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Paramount Pictures' "Next Best Thing" starring Madonna, Rupert Everett, and Benjamin Bratt. It includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 9-in. x 12-in., 28 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Collects Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968-1971 1st Series)#1-3 and 5. Story and art by Jim Steranko. Action-packed adventures of the director of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Softcover, 88 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY TOMM COKER AND TROY HUBBS In stores December 1. A gripping tale of supernatural menace and gripping horror concludes! The explosive ending finds Mace Black investigating an abandoned Louisiana orphanage. But these walls haven't contained human children for years. And if there is anything inside, it isn't looking for its Mommy. Don't miss the action as Mace and Proteus face off in a battle to the death! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 3)" Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL, KARL STORY AND HECTOR COLLAZO; COVER BY MCDANIEL AND STORY It's the return of the All-Star Squadron's Tarantula (sort of)! When two aged villains who, in the '40's, battled the costumed mystery man Tarantula come looking to settle a score with Jonathan Law, it's up to Nightwing to defend the former hero, who just happens to be his friend and neighbor. FC, 32 PG." Cover price $1.99.

An Image Comic (W) Brian Haberlin/Aaron Bullock (P) Clayton Henry (C) Haberlin Studios The Clan is really in for it this time! As Rza and Mza attempt to set things straight and keep the world from falling into chaos, another dark cloud appears on the horizon. The corruption brought on by The Bringers of Sleep is much more widespread than previously thought. Friends and loved ones are in jeapordy, and it's up to the Wu-tang to save the day... If they dare! Just when you thought it was safe to go into your local comic store, another stunning issue of THE NINE RINGS OF WU-TANG magically appears there. By now you know this comic is the real deal! FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Ben Dunn. Ad for Project: A-Kon 2000 (anime convention). THE TERROR FROM THE BOX PART ONE, script by Herb Mallette, art by Jerzy J. Drozd; Eolata tells the Feeples and their guests that the Girl Sprouts are distributing mind control cookies that are forcing people to build a gateway into an alien dimension; Cthulu mythos spoof. Obituary for artist Pat Boyette. Obituaries for artist Edvin Biuković; illustrated with a photo from the 1998 San Diego ComiCon International and pages from Grendel and Star Wars comics drawn by Edvin Biuković. RETAIL ASSAILANT PART 2 OF 3, script by Tom R. Root, art by Jerzy J. Drozd; Ichi enters a Vol-Mart employee of the month competition. 24 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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by Ben Dunn Tetsuo's mysterious Zardon client finally arrives, and her name is Lorna! Leeanna's younger sister has sinister plans for Ricky and the planet Earth. Only if Tomorrow Girl, Yumei, and Princess Solora work together can they reveal her intentions. But how can they cooperate when they can't even decide what channel to watch? FC, 20pg" Cover price $2.50.

February 2000. The premiere gaming magazine for all things Nintendo. Each issue features game strategies, reviews and news on video games and related pop-culture. Full Color, 8.25" x 10.75". Cover price $4.95.

by Hitoshi Okuda The wasabi and miso are flying when Iron Chef Sasami competes in a real-time, televised cooking contest against her rival Kagato (no relation to the deadly villain of the same name, of course!). Can she take the heat, or should she get out of the kitchen? b&w, 32pg (3 of 5)" Cover price $2.95.

1st Edition - Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Tenchi in Love!" Story and art by Hitoshi Okuda. Featuring all your favorite characters from Pioneer's hit anime series! In the official adaptation of Tenchi The Movie, Tenchi and company must travel back in time to 1970s Tokyo to save Tenchi's parents! Was Tenchi's father actually young once? And what was it about Tenchi's mother that attracted the wrath of galactic villain Kain? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 172 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

1st Edition - Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. "Tenchi in Love!" Story and art by Hitoshi Okuda. Featuring all your favorite characters from Pioneer's hit anime series! In the official adaptation of Tenchi The Movie, Tenchi and company must travel back in time to 1970s Tokyo to save Tenchi's parents! Was Tenchi's father actually young once? And what was it about Tenchi's mother that attracted the wrath of galactic villain Kain? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 172 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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by Aaron Williams In the tradition of Knights of the Dinner Table and Dork Tower, Nodwick chronicles the comic adventures of a medieval, adventuring threesome and their henchman. In this issue, our heroes are hired to find the lost Temple of Skizzopreen. Unfortunately for Nodwick the henchman, his companions will require him to endure avalanches, nymphomaniacal priestesses, and a dragon with a penchant for explosives. b&w, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

The Commander's Tale: Michael O'Hare Interview; Station Log: A Sky Full of Stars; Official Babylon 5 Chronology (Part 2); Character Profile: John Sheridan (Part 2); Dreams of Glory, Empires of Night; Book Extract: Legions of Fire; Lighting the Fires - Peter David. Saddle stitched, 9-in x 11 1/2-in, 32 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $5.99.

Looking for top secret information on TV's hottest series? The X-Files Official Magazine, the only publication devoted to the popular sci-fi series, provides fans with exciting details about upcoming episodes and insightful interviews with the cast and crew. In this issue you'll find a first-hand look at The X-Files' world of intrigue, including a behind-the-scenes visit to the show's Los Angeles set, a revealing examination of the series' mythology, and dozens of exclusive color photos. A must-have for X-Files fanatics everywhere! (M.V.P. Media Group) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. The U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors. Magazine, 68pg, FC" Cover price $5.95.

Looking for top secret information on TV's hottest series? The X-Files Official Magazine, the only publication devoted to the popular sci-fi series, provides fans with exciting details about upcoming episodes and insightful interviews with the cast and crew. In this issue you'll find a first-hand look at The X-Files' world of intrigue, including a behind-the-scenes visit to the show's Los Angeles set, a revealing examination of the series' mythology, and dozens of exclusive color photos. A must-have for X-Files fanatics everywhere! (M.V.P. Media Group) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. The U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors. Magazine, 68pg, FC" Cover price $5.95.

Looking for top secret information on TV's hottest series? The X-Files Official Magazine, the only publication devoted to the popular sci-fi series, provides fans with exciting details about upcoming episodes and insightful interviews with the cast and crew. In this issue you'll find a first-hand look at The X-Files' world of intrigue, including a behind-the-scenes visit to the show's Los Angeles set, a revealing examination of the series' mythology, and dozens of exclusive color photos. A must-have for X-Files fanatics everywhere! (M.V.P. Media Group) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. The U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors. Magazine, 68pg, FC" Cover price $5.95.

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by Kosuke Fujishima; lettered by Susie Lee and PC Orz Skuld is beginning to develop her powers at last, following the bicycle breakthrough. Her progress is furthered by her feelings for Sentaro the bicycle boy. After all, without thinking of others more than she thinks of herself, Skuld cannot emerge as a mature goddess. On sale February 2 b&w, 40pg (2 of 2)" Cover price $3.50.

Volume 67 - 1st printing. " Saratoga 1777!" Written by Brendan Morrissey. Art by Adam Hook. The Saratoga campaign was a watershed, and is widely believed to have been the turning point of the American War of Independence. For the first time British regulars were beaten in open battle by equal numbers of Americans. The Continentals bore the brunt of the fighting, supported by 'hordes' of militia who proved adept at attacking detachments or lines of communication.The after-shock in America (on both sides) and Europe transformed a civil war into a global struggle against the two colonial superpowers of the day, France and Spain, and eventually lost George III his American colonies. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 337 - 1st printing. "French Armies of the Hundred Years War!" Written by David Nicolle. Art by Angus McBride. The fourteenth and fifteenth centuries were a time of great upheaval for medieval France. In 1328 the Capetian line came to an end. This was the trigger for the Hundred Years War as successive English kings attempted to uphold their claim to the French throne. Catastrophic defeats at Crécy and Poitiers shook the French kingdom to its core. A period of respite followed under Bertrand du Guesclin, but an even more devastating assault was to follow, under the warrior-king par excellence Henry V, and the French disintegration continued until 1429. This book details how the French began a recovery, partly triggered by the young visionary Joan of Arc, that would end with them as the major European military power. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "WWII Dioramas!" By Jerry Scutts. Still the most popular subject for dioramas at any military modelling show, WWII gives the modeller the opportunity to try out his repertoire from burnt out buildings to weathered machines and men. This book explores the many facets of the subject and shows how composition is all. Softcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Modelling and Painting Figures!" By Jerry Scutts. Probably the greatest test of the modeller is achieving the perfectly posed figure. This title explains how best to set up the figure, and goes on to deal with the niceties of painting, facial expressions, clothing etc. With no detail unexplored, everything is clearly explained with step by step photos. Softcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Outlanders (1988-1991 Dark Horse) #31-33 and Outlanders Special (1993). Story and art by Johji Manabe. Translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith. Cover by John Nadeau. Johji Manabe's landmark science-fantasy epic comes to a world-shattering climax as the alien princess, Kahm, finally confronts her father, the omnipotent emperor of the Santovasku Empire. Kahm's devotion to her earthling lover, Tetsuya, cannot be sundered, but is her love enough to stand against the terrifying power of her enraged father? And should Kahm triumph, could she unleash forces that may lay waste to her homeworld, the Imperial Planet of the Santovasku? Also included in this volume are the rare Outlanders Epilogue and the Outlanders Special: Battia's Bane. Softcover, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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WRITTEN BY BRANDON CHOI AND JONATHAN PETERSON; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL RYAN AND RANDY ELLIOTT In stores December 22. Daring and dashing FBI recruit Zach Donovan and his partner, sexy, battle- hardened veteran Rocky Boorman have been ordered to solve the unsolvable and close the books on the undisclosed cases of International Operations. Director Maddox gives them the tour, tells them the rules, and gives them their first assignment: tracking down a former I.O. agent gone rogue who uses psychic powers to kill people for fun. Can Rocky and Zach put their personality conflicts aside so they can work together? FC, 32 PG." Cover price $2.50.

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Howard Mackie/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna. Look out! It's an official stop on the Hulk Smash World Tour! Emotions seek strange release, sometimes in misdirected anger. And in the case of Peter Parker, the object of his misdirected anger is none other than the rampaging monstrosity that was born in the heart of a gamma bomb explosion! With his life again turned upside down, Spider-Man is ready to take it out on somebody... and when that somebody is the Hulk, you know the ensuing battle will rock the Big Apple to its core! Cover by John Romita Jr." Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Warren Ellis. Art and cover by John Cassady. In stores November 17. In the American desert, a woman waits patiently, glowing gently in the gathering twilight. She's been waiting a long time to tell her story; and now, finally, Planetary is coming for her. She is the last surviving remnant of a covert program that ran throughout the 1950s, an attempt to create darkly wondrous things that would defend America from a Communist invasion ? a program developed by a name very familiar to Planetary. FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.50.

Feature articles on Wagon Train playsets and Timpo train sets. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on white paper with cardstock covers. Cover price $4.95.

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The Balloon Hoax, Part 3. Stories by Jason Asala. Art by Jason Asala and Rick Geary. Cover by Jason Asala. While searching for his lost Lenore, the legendary writer has adventures that influence his tales of fantasy and horror. Edgar Poe and Auguste Dupin find trouble aboard the airship, but they are high above the Atlantic Ocean and far from land. Also, Mad Megs solo adventure continues, illustrated by indie legend Rick Geary. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Toshihiro Ono The final tournament! Ash is pitted against the Dragonite-riding Pokemon master who's won the Orange League four years in a row. Will he wear the lei of victory or the dunce cap of defeat? And how will Team Rocket get involved? Plus, Pikachu vs. Ditto! b&w, 48pg Cover price $3.50.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Charizard, Go!"

Adapted b Tracey West.

It is the biggest Pokemon competition of Ash's life, and he doesn't want to lose. Fire fights fire but can Ash trust Charizard to battle for him? Ash raised Charizard from a stray Charmander, but Charizard is stubborn and never listens to Ash.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 90 pages. Text (with B&W Illustrations).

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WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores December 1. Showdowns abound in "Dot the I's and Cross the T's," as Jesse at last meets up with his old friend Cassidy, Starr mounts his offensive against Eisenstein, and Arseface fends off an increasingly hostile public in the latest issue of the title that won this year's Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG." Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON AND JOHN MCCREA; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores December 15. A one-shot revealing the early days in the romance of Jesse and Tulip. There was a time before Jesse Custer ever encountered the force known as Genesis, when he was a young man, stubborn and reckless and madly in love with the his pistol-packin' sweetheart, Tulip O'Hare. Theirs was a wild love, and their adventures even wilder, as seen in PREACHER: TALL IN THE SADDLE, a VERTIGO Prestige one-shot. Written and pencilled by PREACHER co-creators Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon (with inks by HITMAN's John McCrea and a painted cover by Glenn Fabry), TALL IN THE SPECIAL finds Jesse and Tulip tasting the outlaw life and getting into some deep trouble. When our heroes lose a trailer-load of stolen cars in a high-speed chase, their none-too-happy employer offers them a chance to make amends: drive a shipment of stolen horses to a slaughterhouse. Jesse's refusal sets the stage for a high noon showdown ? one that pits them against ruthless horse-thieves, vicious arms dealers, and a criminal enterprise more heinous than they ever could have imagined! MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. " Cover price $5.95.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Rogues Gallery Part 12 (2-page strip) by Andi Watson, Hector Gomez and Sandu Florea; interview with Michael Turner on Fathom; interview with Fabian Nicieza. Flip covers: Shockrockets by Stuart Immonen and Wade Von Grawbadger; Superman/Gen13 by Lee Bermejo. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS AND MICK GRAY In stores December 1. While dark, malignant forces take an interest in Sophie Bangs, the newest incarnation of Promethea, she continues her exploration into the unearthly history of the sentient story she has become. This issue, visit WWI as Sophie investigates the life of cartoonist Margaret Taylor Case, the first twentieth-century incarnation of Promethea. Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been canceled. FC, 32 PG." Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY PAUL GUINAN AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN BOLTON In stores December 22. The exploits of a professional poker player suddenly thrown into a high-stakes game of mythical proportions continue as ace poker player Joey Martin starts to see right through the scare tactics of Bill, the Angel of the Lord, who gets stuck explaining to his boss why he hasn't yet procured Joey's small fortune of human souls. While the sexy Hell Mary takes a crack at Joey using her feminine wiles, Bill ups the ante to mass destruction, setting the stage for a whole new set of headaches for everyone's favorite proposition player. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6)" Cover price $2.50.

Protoculture Addicts is one of the main anime and manga magazines in North America and is also the oldest one ? it has been around for nearly 12 years. It is dedicated to keep fans informed about what is going on in the anime industry (in Japan and in North America) and to help them choose the best titles. It is the best guide to anime culture. This issue will feature a series of articles about the Gundam series to be released soon by Bandai/AnimeVillage.com: Gundam W, Gundam W: Endless Waltz, and Gundam: 8th MS Team. Also: an article on the Japanese movies presented at the Montreal's World Film Festival; short overviews of recent anime shows in "Anime Stories"; the usual "Anime World" articles; reviews of the latest anime videos, books, CDs, Manga, live-action movies and model kits, to help you choose what to buy; and the latest news. (Protoculture Enterprises) Magazine, 64pg, b&w" Cover price $4.95.

Volume 4, Issue 2 - February 2000. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. 128 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

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WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY RICK BURCHETT; COVER BY CHAYKIN AND BURCHETT In stores December 29. A noirish futuristic world founded by a religious cult that left Earth on New Year's Eve, 1999 is the setting for a provocative detective thriller. SON OF SUPERMAN writers Howard Chaykin and David Tischman join artist Rick Burchett (BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES) for an offbeat mixture of classic film noir, science fiction and psychological thrillers. Featuring covers pencilled by Chaykin and inked by Burchett, PULP FANTASTIC follows the adventures of dashing detective Vector Pope on an artificial planet run by diehard religious fanatics who left Earth at the end of 1999. What appears to be a simple missing-persons case quickly turns seamy and steamy as Pope has dangerous run-ins with the law and a drug-addicted android whose body is a deadly weapon. It's a violent, passionate and humorous story illustrated in a quasi-animated style which provides a unique counterpoint to its lurid backdrop of sex, corruption, church politics, and hypocrisy. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3)" Cover price $2.50.

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by Priest, Jimenez, & Alpuente Oscar (Contest of Champions II) Jimenez jumps on as guest artist! Woody pursues his lawsuit by storming into the office of a certain Latino comic book editor, and "Dave" Warrant performs a dangerous, fragile procedure to save the residents of LunaWatch. Meanwhile, Toyo Harada convinces Quantum that the best way to prevent the coming Apocalypse is for Quantum to once again take on the power he once shared with Woody (and Warrant). Only, this time, Harada arranges to break the connection; forever severing the ties between Quantum and his best friend (and their "maybe he is..." "...maybe he ain't" arch villain) ? with dire consequences! Guest-starring a certain Cuban comic book packager and a certain Italian comic book packager and a certain Latino comic book editor. FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

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by Rumiko Takahashi Filled with thoughts of revenge, Pantyhose (don't laugh at his name ? he doesn't like it either) kidnaps Akane! Now Shampoo, Mousse, Ryoga, and Ranma, armed and dangerous, must follow her... into a trap! b&w, 32pg (10 of 13)" Cover price $2.95.

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Ranma is a feisty teenager with a unique problem: whenever he's splashed with cold water, he's no longer a boy! No, he doesn't become a gremlin. But suddenly he's shopping for skirts! Softcover, 5-in x 8-in., 304 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

This issue: Revenge of the Ancient Gods; Monsters in the Closet; Visions of the Dead; Gahan Wilson on Harry Potter; 5 Fantasy Games You Must Try; Buffy's Bad Boy Angel. Cover price $3.99.

Having rescued the Princess of Valis from her kidnappers, including the Grey Witch; Deedlit, Parn, and the rest of the adventuring band accompany her to her home, the capital city of Roid. There, she is reunited with her father, the King of Valis, in his magnificent throne room. Their emotional reunion gives way to dark thoughts as the king realizes the dark forces arrayed against them and the power of Karla, the Grey Witch. b&w, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Written by Dav Pilkey. Art by Martin Ontiveros. From the creator of CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS! Getting picked on by creeps at your school? Wish you had a special friend? Meet Ricky Ricotta and his giant flying robot! Young readers will cheer as Ricky and his enormous flying robot soar through the air and battle diabolical Dr. Stinky, an evil scientist who threatens to take over the world! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). All Ages Cover price $3.99.

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2nd and later printings. Written by Dav Pilkey. Art by Martin Ontiveros. From the creator of CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS! Getting picked on by creeps at your school? Wish you had a special friend? Meet Ricky Ricotta and his giant flying robot! Young readers will cheer as Ricky and his enormous flying robot soar through the air and battle diabolical Dr. Stinky, an evil scientist who threatens to take over the world! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). All Ages Cover price $3.99.