Comic books January 2000

Volume 37 - 2nd and later printings. " Boston 1775!" By Brendan Morrissey. The British assault on Breed's Hill and the burning of Charlestown were the first major battles of the American Revolution; after the events at Boston there was no turning back. This detailed text by Brendan Morrissey explores the opposing commanders and forces involved, whilst describing how the sparks at Lexington and Concord ignited the smouldering resentment of the Colonists into the flame of a rebellion. Colonist militia were pitted against British Redcoats in a series of struggles which led the British to evacuate Boston and to George Washington taking command of the fledgling American army. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 49 - 2nd and later printings. " Mons 1914!" Written by David Lomas. Art by Ed Dovey. When the First World War broke out in August 1914 the Imperial German Army mistakenly assumed that the BEF - 'that contemptible little army' - would be easily defeated. They were stopped in their tracks by the numerically inferior British force, whose excellent marksmanship cost the closed packed German ranks dear. Eventually forced to fall back by overwhelming German numbers, the British carried out a masterful fighting retreat across Belgium and northern France. At Mons, nine and a half British battalions held four German divisions at bay for an entire day. This book examines not just the battle of Mons itself but also the ensuing British retreat including the actions at Le Cateau and Villers-Cotterêts. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 335 - 1st printing. "Émigré and Foreign Troops in British Service (2)!" Written by René Chartrand. Art by Patrice Courcelle. Following his study of the astonishing range of French Royalist and foreign mercenary units employed by Britain in the period 1793–1802 (Men-at-Arms 328), the author describes - often for the first time in an English language publication - the part played by their successors during the crucial years of the Napoleonic Wars. He covers not only relatively well-recorded units, such as Roll's, Meuron's and Watteville's Swiss corps, but also the unjustly neglected Italians, Corsicans and Greeks, and such exotica as the African and Ceylon regiments. Uniform details of nearly 40 corps are based on impressive primary research, and this book and its companion volume make a genuinely new contribution to Napoleonic studies. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 336 - 1st printing. "The German Army 1939–45 (5)!" Written by Nigel Thomas. Art by Stephen Andrew. This book covers the high command, the developments in unit organisation, the campaigns and the uniforms and equipment of the German Army in the last two years of the war in North-West Europe and Italy. Despite the huge pressure of fighting on three fronts, ever-worsening shortages of manpower and equipment, and Allied command of the skies, Germany's decimated divisions fought on with impressive skill and determination. This period also saw a fascinating mixture of obsolescent, newly designed, and field-made combat clothing which gave the German soldier a radically different appearance from his predecessor of just five years before. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

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Revised Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Paul's Adventure!" Collects Pakkin's Land (1997 Tapestry/Caliber) #0-6. By by Gary & Rhoda Shipman. The first of the Pakkins' Land Trilogy, nominated for Harvey, Russ Manning, and Eisner Awards! This revised edition features re-mastered, never-before-seen pages! A series of strange events brings our hero, Paul, to a fantastic world called "Pakkins Land." There he meets a mysterious giant Eagle of light who gives Paul a feather as a token of friendship. At the touch of the feather Paul feels something magical. The Eagle mysteriously vanishes and Paul realizes that he is lost in this new world. But he isn't alone for very long. Paul is soon befriended by extraordinary talking animals, and they set forth to find the lost King Aryah of Pakkins' Land. Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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Wirtten by Brandon Choi and Jonathan Peterson' Art and cover by Michael Ryan and Randy Elliot. A new comic from the creators of Gen13 and Wildcats. Cover price $2.50.

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Howard Mackie/Lee Weeks/Scott Hanna If you thought Venom was intense, wait until Carnage cuts loose! Just when you thought he was nothing more than a gleam in the eye of his "brother," Carnage comes back in all his crimson crazed fury! Cletus Kasady is undergoing major withdrawal symptoms since his symbiotic other was torn from his body, and he'll do anything to hasten his reunification. And when a mysterious ally appears to make him an offer he can't refuse... well, let's just say very bad things start to happen! FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Warren Ellis. Art and cover by John Cassaday. News of the death of the great English occult investigator Jack Carter leads Planetary into their own investigation of the secret history of England in the 1980's. It's a deadly puzzle of grim urban magic, dark strangeness and a lethal enigma. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

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MATURE READERS. Cover price $6.95.

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The Balloon Hoax, Part 2. 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. Poe and Dupins airship adventure continues. Also, indie legend Rick Geary illustrates a Mad Meg solo adventure, Fire and Ice. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Ghastly Ghosts!" Written by Hidenori. Art by Mato. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. NOTE: May or may NOT include stickers. Cover price $5.95.

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Story and Art by Toshihiro Ono Jump off the deep end with Surf's Up, Pikachu! Sailing across the ocean on the back of a Lapras, Ash and Misty must face challenging gym leaders to collect the badges of the Orange League. b&w 32pg Cover price $2.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Team Rocket Blast Off!"

Adapted b Tracey West.

The members of Pok emon-stealing Team Rocket--Jessie, James, and Meowth--try to impress their boss by bringing him Togepi, recount times when they nearly defeated Ash Ketchum and Pikachu, and try to work together when they become substitute Gym Leaders.

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

Cover price $4.50.

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WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores November 3. There's showdowns galore 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. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG." Cover price $2.50.

200001 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Rogues Gallery Part 11 (2-page strip) by Andi Watson, Hector Gomez and Sandu Florea; Marcia Chen and Joe Benitez discuss The Magdalena; Chris Claremont interview; Warren Ellis interview; Jennifer Van Meter interview on The Blair Witch Chronicles. Flip covers: The Magdalena by Joe Benitez and Joe Weems; Super Manga Blast! $2.95 cover price. Cover price $2.95.

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by Rod Espinosa From the celebrated creator of The Courageous Princess and Neotopia comes what is sure to be his next masterpiece, the highly anticipated epic adventure, Prince of Heroes! Born on a distant planet and crossing galaxies to reach his final destination, a young boy discovers he has a promising legacy. Ronen does not want to leave his home planet, but his mother Aiymie tells him he must meet his father at the edge of the universe. A kingdom awaits, but only if he has the courage to claim it. However, they must struggle through the chaos of a rapidly disintegrating empire! Blending a unique mix of Science Fantasy, martial arts action, strange new worlds, warrior princes, and alien societies, Prince of Heroes is the kind of sweeping epic Star Wars fans are clamoring for! Come see why Rod's critically acclaimed work is so often described as 'breathtaking', 'gorgeous', and 'exceptional'! Cover price $3.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by M.J. Ko. Art by K.I. Ko. Lucifer! He is able to withstand any temperature from the boiling point to freezing point. He can also withstand all depths, from the bottom of the ocean to the stratosphere. He is not considered human. He classified af a third life form. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY PAUL GUINAN AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN BOLTON In stores November 17. The exploits of a professional poker player suddenly thrown into a high-stakes game of mythical proportions continue as Joey Martin begins to realize that the 32 souls signed over to him as a bar prank make him awfully attractive to all kinds of trouble. Enter Hell Mary, the sexy demon operative assigned to extract the souls from Joey's possession using the most sinful types of persuasion. Meanwhile, Bill, the Angel of the Lord, tries a less gentle tactic, taking Joey on a warning tour of a panreligious skid row, where the skeptical poker player could well end up ? unless he plays his cards right. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6)" Cover price $2.50.

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Final Issue! This guy is some shrink! Last issue he finished treating one patient... this issue it's two! EC legend Jack Kamen provided the art for all of the stories in this EC New Direction series, and he finishes it in style. Cover by Jack Kamen. FC (4 of 4)" Cover price $2.50.

Volume 4, Issue 01 - January 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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Stories by Walter B. Gibson, Joe Gill and Nicola Cuti. Art by Vernon Greene, Jose Delbo and Nicola Cuti. Cover by Vernon Greene. Reprints of the 1940 newspaper comic strip The Shadow, from the Ledger Syndicate. The mysterious crime-fighter with the haunting laugh becomes one of the first pulp heroes to make the leap to comics. Also featuring backup stories from Charltons horror comics of the 1970s. The Shadow in His Sanctum; Dr. Hiji's Secret Garden; The Weirdlings. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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by Christopher Priest, Mark Bright, & Greg Adams Quantum and Woody deal with the end of their partnership as each adopts a new role: Quantum, setting out to stop Toyo Harada's evil plan (whatever that is!), and Woody, who's decided to sue Marble Comix over a comic book they've published based on Q&W. FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

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by Rumiko Takahashi Years ago, martial arts master Happosai was given the honor of baptizing an infant. Unfortunately, he accidentally used Jusenkyo water, cursing the baby for life. Also, he named the child "Pantyhose." Now that child is grown up, and he's wreaking indiscriminate vengeance on everyone even remotely connected to Happosai... including the heroes! b&w, 32pg (9 of 13)" Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story by Jean Dufaux. Art and cover by Enrico Marini. Conflict between warring factions of vampires explodes into the human world. A female police lieutenant investigating a rash of bizarre murders stumbles on to a nether world of vampires embroiled in an internecine struggle for power, and encounters a brother-sister team of vampires planning to overthrow the powerful vampiric underworld. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Mature readers. Cover price $10.95. Cover price $10.95.

Story by Anthony Zicari. Art and cover by Craig Babiar. Bad-girl Razor and good-girl (in the sense that shes a nun) Warrior Nun Areala team up again, to prevent a dark prophecy from coming true. The warrior women are joined by other heroes to stand against the creatures unleashed by the prophecy – but even their combined forces might not be enough. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

B&W. Written by Jerry Kennedy, art by Jeff Lawter. Cover price $4.95.

Stryke Cover. Written by Jerry Kennedy, art by Jeff Lawter. 48 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $4.95.

After learning the truth about his father, Tessius, Parn is anxious to rush into battle and prove he can live up to the standards set by the heroic acts of his father. Meanwhile, the Holy Knights plot a strategy to defend Lodoss from the onslaught of evil. Realizing that the forces of Marmo, enhanced by evil magic, are too powerful for a direct assault, they plan on the side of caution. They also try to convince the remaining neutral lands of Lodoss to join their cause and protect what is rightfully theirs. b&w, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Written by Pat Mills and Debbie Gallagher. Art by Wayne Reynolds. Follow the cleansing wrath of Klovis the Redeemer and his eager gang of zealots as they scourge and purge every heretic, mutant - and sometimes each other - through the rusting depths of the Necronomunda Underhive. Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $10.95.

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Cover by Robert and Margaret Carspecken. Stories and art by Michael Russell, Mike Curtis, Jeff Wood, Brock Hoagland, Carl Gafford, Mark Merlino, Shelley Pleger, Kevin Mulder, Matthew W. Peters, and Shawntae Howard. All-ages anthology focusing on anthropomorphic and funny-animal comics, featuring some of the young characters from Shanda the Panda. Newt Nutria, Kyri the Sorcerer's Apprentice, and others celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, and the winter holidays: The Eight Days; Mystery of the Woods Monster; EgoBoom; Solstice Festival; Happy Hamhock In Dog-Gone Doghouse; Rain Day; plus puzzle pages and pin-ups. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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by Peter M. Lenkov, Lucas Marangon, and Randy Emberlin; cover by Lucas Marangon Being murdered hasn't sat well with Nick Cruz, but at least he's found the guy who did him in. Unfortunately, he had to go to Hell to find him. And to make things even worse, he's there during the middle of a little rebellion that could mean the end of humanity. Be there for the series' apocalyptic finale. On sale January 5 FC, 32pg (4 of 4)" Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects Ghost Rider (1990-1998 2nd Series) #28 and 31, Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992-1994) #1, Morbius, the Living Vampire (19921995) #1, Darkhold (1992-1994) #1, and Nightstalkers (1992-1994) #1.

Written by Howard Mackie, Len Kaminski, Christian Cooper, and D.G. Chichester. Art by Andy Kubert, Adam Kubert, Ron Wagner, Richard Case, Ron Garney, and Joe Kubert.

Starring Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, and Morbius, the Living Vampire. Guest-starring Doctor Strange and Blade.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

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Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Layouts by Ken Lashley, pencils by Christian Zanier, inks by Livesay, Marlo Alquiza & Victor Llamas. Cover by Zanier & Livesay. The hit series of 1999 continues as readers are introduced to a young woman who was born as a Special but didn't manifest any powers or abilities. Or did she? Sometimes in life, the right circumstance just needs to present itself. Additional Rising Stars' characters and background history are revealed in this very powerful issue. FC, 32pg$2.50" Cover price $2.50.

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Batman No Man's Land. WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY GORDON PURCELL AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In "No Man's Land," Robin squares off against Killer Croc! Croc's got Robin right where he wants him: on the receiving end of a whole lotta pain! Will Robin become the Boy Lunch Snack? This much is true: guest-stars Bullock and Montoya can't do spit against a walkin', talkin', suit-wearin' crocodile! And you will not believe the dilemma poor Timothy Drake finds himself in when his dad decides to come to the rescue. FC, 32 PG." Batman No Man's Land Cover price $1.99.

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1st printing.

By The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) and Joe Layden.

The Rock says. . . "Know your damn role--and shut your mouth!" But that simple catch-phrase, embraced by the millions ñand the millions--of The Rock's fans, can't begin to capture the spirit and larger-than-life personality of the most electrifying man in sports-entertainment."

In this action-packed, revealing and outrageously funny memoir, World Wrestling Federation Superstar The Rock recounts his life in and out of the ring with unapologetic honesty and inimitable style. From his boyhood days traveling around the world with his father (professional wrestler Rocky Johnson) to his years as a football player at the University of Miami to his meteoric rise through the ranks of the Federation, The Rock Says. . .chronicles in vivid detail the life story of one of sports-entertainment's most innovative and best-loved personalities.

The Rock recalls his injury-plagued career at Miami and a subsequent foray to the Great White North, where he discovered that in Canada being a professional football player is not exactly a glamorous life. After a few months of sleeping on putrid, stained mattresses that he dug out of the garbage and subsisting on nothing but plain spaghetti, "D.J." ditched his cleats forever and set his sights on the path of his father and grandfather--wrestling.

Performing first in the minors as plain old Dwayne Johnson, then as "Flex Kavana" and later as "Rocky Maivia," he quickly became one of the World Wrestling Federation's hopefuls. But no matter how he tried to get over with the fans, the stadiums greeted him with chants of "Rocky sucks! Rocky sucks!" He then adopted the brash persona of The Rock--a snorting, spitting, snotting, swearing son-of-a-bitch with the soul of a smart-ass comic and the body of an Adonis--and he found his true calling as the "People's Champion."

The Rock will take fans on a guided tour of big-time professional wrestling, a highly competitive business in which a handful of gifted and lucky performers dominate, and all others dream of a moment in the spotlight. He provides a breathtaking, minute-by-minute account of Wrestle Mania, the Super Bowl of pro wrestling, including an intimate backstage look at rehearsals with his opponent, Stone Cold Steve Austin. And he discusses in heartfelt detail the loss of his friend and co-worker, Owen Hart.

Filled with genuinely touching stories of love and strife, hilarious anecdotes, inside accounts of an industry whose machinations have long been shrouded in secrecy and dozens of previously unpublished photographs from The Rock's personal collection, The Rock Says. . .is--as The Rock himself might put it--"the coolest thing since the other side of the pillow if you smell what The Rock is cookin'."

Hardcover, 304 pages, Text (with B&W and full color photos). Cover price $26.00.

The World's leading horror culture and entertainment publication! This issue features interviews with author Joe R. Lansdale, commentary on heavy metal band Slipknot, an in-depth look at Full Moon Entertainment's The Dead Hate the Living and an essay on music in horror cinema by Rod Gudino! Cover price $4.95.

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by Mike Gallagher & Dave Manak "Everyone Old Is New Again": This story makes the transition from the current Sabrina series to the all-new Sabrina #1, based on the animated series from DIC! Repulsa, queen of the goblins, has never forgiven Sabrina for thwarting her plan to defeat Enchantra and rule the "Other Realm." She seeks vengeance, and feels the best revenge is to throw Sabrina's world out of whack by zapping her into the past! Now younger, Sabrina has no powers of her own-- she can't become a full witch till she's 16-- but she can "borrow" spells from her teen witch aunts' (Hilda and Zelda) "Spookie Jar." But there's one thing Repulsa didn't count on-- Sabrina makes the best of it and actually has a good time at age 12! Will she ever want to be 17 again? FC,32pg" Cover price $1.99.

Issue 1. January 2000. Written by Russ McIntosh and illustrated by David Bovey. Self-published fantasy comic that creates an intricate mythos in this first issue. Signed by both creators on the rear cover. 6.5" x 10". 28 pages. Black and white. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Naoko Takeuchi. After being hit by the powers of the Black Poison Crystal, Bunny is transported to the planet Nemesis ? home of the Black Moon. There she is confronted by Prince Diamond who tells her of the Black Moon's evil plot to go into the past and alter history. Unable to transform into Champion of Justice, Sailor Moon, Bunny must use her wits to escape lurking dangers and free the trapped Scouts before it's too late. b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. By Naoko Takeuchi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Michael Bendis (P) Angel Medina (I) Jonathan Glapion (C) Todd Broeker & Jay Fotos, Cover by Ashley Wood "The Udaku" Part 6?1999 EISNER award-winning writer, Brian Bendis and fan favorite Angel Medina continue their incredible run on one of the most talked about comic books of the year. Sam & Twitch face off against the corrupt New York City cops that have made their lives hell, and the Sangiacomo crime family comes to backup the outnumbered pair whether they like it or not. It's a huge standoff right in the middle of Grand Central Station as the two detectives close in on the hidden meaning of THE UDAKU--the clue to all the gruesome and unexplained gangland murders. This is an all-out action issue featuring some of the best comic book visuals you have ever seen! FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

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Story and art by Erik Larsen. This issue features the Eternal Youths, She-Dragon, and the Demon! Plus, what in the world is Horridus doing?!! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Collects Scene of the Crime (1999) #1-4. Written by Ed Brubaker. Art by Michael Lark and Sean Phillips. Cover by Michael Lark. In this fast-paced, gritty murder mystery, Jack Herriman, a young private detective burdened with a checkered past, looks to begin his rebirth by taking on a simple missing persons case. But when the woman he is searching for turns up dead, the flawed detective delves into her family's past and uncovers a Pandora's box of dark secrets. Now struggling with the reemergence of his own issues of guilt and rage, Jack must navigate through a labyrinth of adultery, betrayal, and vengeance to piece together the buried truth of the past and discover the real identity of the killer. Softcover, 104 pages., full color. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Farscape, Angel, Harsh Realm, Pierce Brosnan, Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Tim Burton), Maria Sirtis, and more. 9-in. x 10-7/8 in.; full color; 90 pages. Cover price $4.99.