Comic books July 2002

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Written by Shane L. Amaya. Art by Bruno D'Angelo. The deaths of soldiers from four different time periods are examined in bold vignettes by Shane L. Amaya, the writer of Roland Days of Wrath (1999) #1-4. And introducing Brazilian artist Bruno D'Angelo! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Min-Woo Hyung. It's Sergio Leone meets Spawn when an Old West priest sells his soul to a devil to get revenge! Ivan Isaacs was once a priest. Devoted to his faith, he would have given up anything for it. Then the establishment he believed in turned on him, sending him headlong into Hell. Now, he's back. With the priesthood now corrupt with demons, the undead and black prayers, he has returned with the help of the demon Belial, a voice in the darkness who offered Ivan a chance at vengeance, in exchange for his soul. With his six-shooter, a Bowie knife at his side, and the white collar of his former life adorning his neck, he is a pale rider, lost in a barren wild west where past and future collide. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in. 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Private Beach: Book 1 - 1st printing. Collects Private Beach (1995 Antarctic Press) #1-3. Story and art by David Hahn. The readers demanded it, so here it is! The original Private Beach: Fun and Perils in the Trudyverse mini-series as it appeared in 1995 is now collected in a single edition! Follow Trudy, Sharona, Sam Murphy and friends on what has been called 'a slice-of-life story turned on its edge.' Trudy Honeyvan is an eccentric obsessive/compulsive college dropout who enjoys goofing off with her friends and frequenting coffee shops. After a night of hard partying and hard liquor, Trudy hears a voice in her head...the voice of what she thought was an imaginary friend from childhood. It turns out the imaginary friend is very real and sends Trudy on a quest that will ultimately change her life and the lives of those around her. This collected edition features and introduction by Alex Robinson, original sketchbook material, character designs and layouts by David Hahn, a new Trudy back-up story, pin-ups by Dean Haspiel, Matthew Clark, Matt Haley, Mike Norton, and more! Softcover, 88 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Promethea (1999-2005) #13-18.

Written by ALAN MOORE. Art by J.H. WILLIAMS III and MICK GRAY. Cover by WILLIAMS III and JOSE VILLARRUBIA.

The celebrated AMERICA'S BEST COMICS series offers a third hardcover collection! Featuring the first half of a cosmic road trip, this volume finds Promethea and Barbara travelling an unlikely, but not necessarily unimagined path. Their wanderings take them through the many realms of Heaven and Hell, visiting manifestations of great visions and visionaries.

Meanwhile, back on Earth, Stacia is the acting Promethea - protecting and serving the people of New York while Promethea is away.

Hardcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 6, Issue 7 - July 2002. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. This issue's cover feature is Junko Mizuno's Cinderalla, including a new interview with the artist! Also in this issue: "Banana Fish": It's shmears vs. natto as Ash and Eiji resume domesticity. Meanwhile, thirteen members of Arthur's organization have developed quarter-sized holes in their heads. "Cinderalla": The grand finale! And they all lived happily ever after (of course)! "Dance Till Tomorrow": The sensitive yakuza and patron of the arts returns to Suekichi's life, wanting his gun back and the theater troupe's aid in disguising his appearance. "Short Cuts": Ko-gals meet a bear in the woods, the Adventures of Candy, and what to do with long eyelashes. "Uzumaki": The penultimate episode, "The Labyrinth!" It's the end of days as all of Kurozu-cho twists into a gigantic spiral labyrinth. How will our heroes Kirie and Shuichi get out of this one...or will they? Plus: "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga"! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

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Painted cover by Tim Bradstreet. Written by Tom Peyer. Art by Manuel Gutuierrez. THE SCOOP: "Taxi Wars" screeches to a gear-grinding, pavement-melting conclusion! THE STORY: It's the Punisher vs. the bizarre villain called The Medallion - to the death! At stake: the most valuable commodity in New York - its taxicabs! Pay up and don't forget the tip, pal! THE FORMAT: 40 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. (MarvelPGplus) Cover price $2.99.

by Jolley, Molenaar, & Arnold She chose to live as a mortal... but will that come back to haunt her? This is it: the final showdown between Purgatori (a woman troubled by her vampire duality) and the three Egyptian deities who want to bring the Earth to its knees. To destroy the gods ? and save the life of the girl who has touched her heart ? can Purgatori make the sacrifice she hasn't made in 4,000 years? It's vengeance and bloodshed on a grand scale as God Killer concludes! Don¹t miss this shocking series written by Dan Jolley (Obergeist). Cover by Molenaar, Curtis Arnold, and Todd Broeker. FC, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Premium Variant Cover by Al Rio and Brion Rood. Written by Dan Jolley. Art by Romano Molenaar and Todd Broeker. She chose to live as a mortal... but will that come back to haunt her? This is it: the final showdown between Purgatori (a woman troubled by her vampire duality) and the three Egyptian deities who want to bring the Earth to its knees. To destroy the gods, and save the life of the girl who has touched her heart, can Purgatori make the sacrifice she hasn't made in 4,000 years? It's vengeance and bloodshed on a grand scale as God Killer concludes! 32 Pages, Full Color.

Limited to 1,000 copies. Chaos! gives you a sneak peek at Purgatori's forthcoming story arc: Ravenous (note: the arc was never published), in this special ashcan edition, featuring an exclusive cover! It's a first look at the Blood Goddess' next adventure! Included are intimate insights into the creative process, script notes, layouts, pencils, and character designs! 12 pages, B&W.

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by Dan Jolley & Fabiano Neves Re-discover Purgatori all over again as Chaos! proudly "Re-Imagines" her crucial origin! It's a different time and a different place as writer Dan Jolley (Obergeist) tells a tale set during the Salem Witch Trials. A young servant named Sarah is lost in love and later branded as a witch. She meets a mysterious Indian shaman and seeks revenge as the cold, remote Vampire Goddess! Get to know Purgatori again... like you've never seen her! Cover by Fabiano Neves. FC, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Dynamic Forces Exclusive Red Foil Edition. Limited to 199 copies. by Dan Jolley & Fabiano Neves Re-discover Purgatori all over again as Chaos! proudly "Re-Imagines" her crucial origin! It's a different time and a different place as writer Dan Jolley (Obergeist) tells a tale set during the Salem Witch Trials. A young servant named Sarah is lost in love and later branded as a witch. She meets a mysterious Indian shaman and seeks revenge as the cold, remote Vampire Goddess! Get to know Purgatori again... like you've never seen her! Cover by Fabiano Neves. FC, 32pg$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Super Premium edition with a cover by Al Rio. Limited to 999 copies. Written by Dan Jolley, illustrated by Fabiano Reves. 6.5" x 10.25", 32 pages, full color.

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By Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez. Ed Kittering knew the job was dangerous. A 10,000 foot freefall from a plane is still pushing it a bit, though. It's down to Ed to verify Tara Chace's lead on a possible terrorist threat, and the only way to do that is dropping down in the middle of Northern Iraq. And did it have to come at a time when things were getting a little more personal between him and Tara back home? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Rumiko Takahashi MAMA'S LITTLE HELPERS?Ranma's mother drops in for a visit, and what perfect timing! Kasumi is sick in bed, so Ranma's mother takes over the cooking and gives Akane and girl-type Ranma a Home Ec. lesson. Can Ranma stay out of hot water with his mother? Will Akane's cooking produce something edible? More hilarious antics from one of the most outrageous manga series ever! b&w, 32pg (4 of 11) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st Edition - Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. Genma receives a letter in the mail one day from none other than Ranma's mother_ and she's coming to visit! In a state of panic, Genma tries to flee with Ranma in tow only to be stopped by Soun. Why is Genma so terrified of his former wife? Maybe because he promised her that Ranma would grow up to be the manliest of men or face seppuku (ritual suicide)! Softcover, 5-in x 8-in. 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printnig. "Nokgorka!" Collects Red Star (2000-2002 1st Series) #5-9. By Christian Gossett, Bradley Kayl, and Snakebite. The five-time Eisner nominated saga continues! This trade paperback collets the five issues of the second story arc. In "Nokgorka" we have a tale of hope reborn amidst a brutal civil war. Like it's predecessor, this TP is printed in letterbox format, with a never- before-seen process sketchbook showing off the computer-art style that made The Red Star a hit! Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 172 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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By Adam Wallenta and Peov. In a time of peace and love, five strangers unite for one common cause: to Kick Ass! The Retributors are a no-holds-barred action/adventure team who refuse to conform to the commercialism that so many of their peers in the super hero community have given in to. The Six Million Dollar Pimp, Old Man Whoop Ass, the Gypsy Princess and the Spoon are in for the fight of their lives as they investigate a deadly new designer drug infecting the streets they have sworn to defend. When the city's most powerful and commercially successful super hero team, the Big City Legion, ends up dead in a back alley, things really start to get ugly! And our heroes have no idea that they will soon become embroiled in an international scandal that will alter the fate of the entire planet! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "To Plant!" Story and art by by Chiho Saito. In this volume: Jealous of Utena's abilities, Juri faces off against her supposed rival in another bizarre duel. But against Juri's superior skill, it will take a miracle for Utena to beat her! Then, Utena has become good friends with Miki, another member of the mysterious student council. But due to the manipulations of the enigmatic entity known as World's End, Miki chooses to challenge Utena to a duel! Can Utena bring herself to raise a sword against her friend? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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Story and Inks by Andrew J. LoVuolo. Pencils by Richard Connelly. The Rift tells the tale of three ordinary humans who, like us, go through the same motions every day. Soon these three strangers are forced to come together and to confront things that they can neither believe nor understand. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. The Rifter is a synthesis of Game Master and Players' Guide, talent show, fan forum, news/house organ, sourcebook and fun for the entire Megaverse of Palladium RPGs. Every issue, unique and informative. Includes Palladium news, coming attractions, Official source and game material, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Photo Cover - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Road to Perdition!" Written Max Allan Collins. Art and cover by Richard Piers Rayner I. Pick up the new edition of this much-demanded Graphic Mystery that was made into a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks! Michael O' Sullivan is a hitman, but he's also an upstanding husband and father of two young boys. When his worlds collide, taking the lives of both his wife and the younger of his sons, O'Sullivan and his surviving son leave their sedate home life behind and embark on a startling father-and-son journey of revenge. Softcover, 5-in x 8-in., 304 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: Now a major motion picture of the same name starring Tom Hanks, Jude Law, and Paul Newman. Cover price $14.00.

Photo Cover - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Road to Perdition!" Written Max Allan Collins. Art and cover by Richard Piers Rayner I. Pick up the new edition of this much-demanded Graphic Mystery that was made into a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks! Michael O' Sullivan is a hitman, but he's also an upstanding husband and father of two young boys. When his worlds collide, taking the lives of both his wife and the younger of his sons, O'Sullivan and his surviving son leave their sedate home life behind and embark on a startling father-and-son journey of revenge. Softcover, 5-in x 8-in., 304 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: Now a major motion picture of the same name starring Tom Hanks, Jude Law, and Paul Newman. Cover price $14.00.

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WRITTEN BY JON LEWIS; ART AND COVER BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY. Tim has fallen under the thrall of a mysterious woman, one who might seem familiar to longtime readers. Spoiler's on the case, but when she prevents a murder she steps into an even deeper mystery. Meanwhile, Jack and Dana continue to struggle with their new lives in Gotham, and someone's about to make a deadly decision! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by Michael Golden. Written by Marv Wolfman, Conor Libby and J. Torres. Art by Greg Lane, Dario Brizuela and Vince Russell. In an untitled Robo Dojo tale by Marv Wolfman, Greg Lane and Vince Russell, the Techno Council takes control of Robo Dojo and all its secrets! With both Alpha and Omega teams captured, who will stop the Techno Council from turning their robojin designs into weapons of war? And in the Nanobotz back-up tale "Fight the Mite" by Conor Libby, J. Torres, Dario Brizuela and Vince Russell, the team is devastated when one of them is critically injured and must undergo nanotron reconstruction...or perish! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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by Bedard, Moline & Dell, & Bell Beware! CrossGen's new horror adventure title is on the loose! Dark deeds are afoot at Welkin State University, where young Cassie Starkweather's best friend is killed in a horrible accident. Cassie's grief turns to terror when her friend's ghost appears, pursued by fearsome spirits bent on dragging innocent souls back to their own hellish realm. But is this truly a supernatural invasion that clairvoyant Cassie has uncovered? Or is it just a twisted, paranoid vision brought on by Cassie's own insidious madness? Psychological mysteries and paranormal perils combine in this unsettling new series played out against a stylish Cold War era setting. Hot penciler Karl Moline (Joss Whedon's Fray), superstar inker John Dell (Mystic) and master colorist Nick Bell join writer Tony Bedard (Mystic, Negation) on a creepy cruise down the turnpike of terror! Hop in and hold on tight! FC, 48pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

The World's leading horror culture and entertainment publication! This issue features articles on the Moustapha Akkad's Halloween series, and interviews with director Stuart Gordon and Rick Rosenthal! Cover price $5.95.

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by Waid, Guice & Perkins, & DePuy Simon has his hands full with a string of small cases, but the big mystery is why he would suddenly abandon the search for Lightbourne just as he and Emma are closing in! Emma's baffled by this turn of events--and matters aren't clarified by the arrival of a new Pressmonk in town! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Angelo DeCesare & Dave Manak "Game Plan": The score is "Love Hopeless" when Sabrina tires of Harvey's infatuation with a hot female tennis star and takes some tennis lessons herself. Can Sabrina hack it with a racket, or will she have to rely on magic? "A Feline Fairy Tale": Salem insists on reading his new version of a classic fairy tale ?? but the way he tells it, it's a scary tale! FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Megumi Tachikawa. For months now, the aspiring young detective Asuka Jr. has been hot on St. Tail's trail. At first he thought he was doing it for justice, then because it was a game with a worthy foe, but now he's beginning to realize that his feelings may be more complex. Of course he's also got feelings for Meimi (not knowing that they're one in the same). Can he finally confess his feelings, and if so, for which girl? Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6-1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

2002. "What, Me Comic-Con International?!" Mad Magazine Cover. Features biographies from all the artists that attended, Eisner award winners and nominees, original artwork, pics from the Con, a section celebrating 40 years of Spider-Man, Hulk, and Thor, and much more! Softcover, 160 pages, B&W.

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2003. Features biographies from all the artists that attended, Eisner award winners and nominees, original artwork, pics from the Con, and much more! Softcover, B&W.

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Story and art by Erik Larsen. Son of the World's Greatest Super-hero, the Savage Dragon, Malcolm Eugene Jackson Dragon carries on in his father's footsteps as he strives to do as his father did - to fight the good fight and battle tyranny in whatever form it takes! Plus his Dad begins a new life! As the Savage Dragon settles into his new life, Malcolm Eugene Jackson Dragon takes center stage in his very first adventure! The son of the Savage Dragon and Rapture escapes from his confines in an effort to free his captive friends from the clutches of an evil organization hell bent on World Domination. Can the fighting five-year old hope to hope to triumph over impossible odds? This issue holds the answer and it's not what you might think! Beginning a new story arc. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Red and yellow title. Savage Dragon punching through a wall. By Erik Larsen. A complete guide to the World's Greatest Super-Hero! The Savage Dragon Companion is a handy sourcebook for Fandom's Favorite Fin-Head! A must-have item for every Savage Dragon fan or folks who want to learn more about the record-setting, hard-hitting Savage Dragon series! It's a compelling introduction to the world of the Savage Dragon. A complete guide to all things Savage Dragon -- from synopses of the first 100 issues of the groundbreaking series to bios of every character you'd care to learn about, and more trivia than you can shake a stick at (and I've seen you shake that stick)! 64 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Background is yellow comic covers. No cover price. Savage Dragon reaching out toward reader. By Erik Larsen. A complete guide to the World's Greatest Super-Hero! The Savage Dragon Companion is a handy sourcebook for Fandom's Favorite Fin-Head! A must-have item for every Savage Dragon fan or folks who want to learn more about the record-setting, hard-hitting Savage Dragon series! It's a compelling introduction to the world of the Savage Dragon. A complete guide to all things Savage Dragon -- from synopses of the first 100 issues of the groundbreaking series to bios of every character you'd care to learn about, and more trivia than you can shake a stick at (and I've seen you shake that stick)! 64 pages, full color.

Another Universe variant cover. Background is full color comic covers. Savage Dragon wearing tattered clothes. By Erik Larsen. A complete guide to the World's Greatest Super-Hero! The Savage Dragon Companion is a handy sourcebook for Fandom's Favorite Fin-Head! A must-have item for every Savage Dragon fan or folks who want to learn more about the record-setting, hard-hitting Savage Dragon series! It's a compelling introduction to the world of the Savage Dragon. A complete guide to all things Savage Dragon -- from synopses of the first 100 issues of the groundbreaking series to bios of every character you'd care to learn about, and more trivia than you can shake a stick at (and I've seen you shake that stick)! 64 pages, full color.

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WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; COVER BY GULACY In stores May 1. The sins of the past always come back to haunt you, as Motherbank is learning this first hand. In this issue, Sebastian Starchild learns the truth behind his mysterious origin, what the Hunger Bugs really are and from whence they come, and the devastating secret Motherbank has been harboring for nearly a thousand years. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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By Marz, Cheung, Hillsman, and Ponsor. The epic war between the Ravens and Herons has been decided, but there's still one battle to be fought: Ethan vs. Bron! The two foes finally meet once again at the site of their first combat, the sands of the Tournament Arena. But this time the battle is to the death, and only one will walk away! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Blood For Blood!" Collects Scion (2000) #8-14 and CrossGen Chronicles (2000) #2. Written by Ron Marz. Art by George Perez, Jim Cheung, Andrea DeVito, and Don Hillsman II. Prince Ethan journeys back to Raven Lands in order to exact revenge for his brother's murder at the hands of Prince Bron. Along the way, Ethan confronts the feared bounty hunter Exeter, visits the Underground's hidden Sanctuary, and steals into the foreboding Raven Keep. There he finally learns the shocking truth of Ashleigh's heritage, and comes face to face with his hated enemy Bron in a duel to the death. This volume features an epic sea battle that changed the course of history, gorgeously illustrated by master storyteller George Pérez! Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

"The Dragon's Eye" serial story begins in #60 and continues through #66, written by former X-Files writer John Rozum with art by Joe Staton of E-Man and Michael Mauser fame. Atlas Bousvaros of Lexington, MA recently wrote a review for the serial in the Comic Buyer's Guide (#1502): "One 'epic story' that is perhaps being unjustifiably ignored by the comics fan community is the current serial 'The Dragon's Eye' in each issue of the DC Scooby Doo comic book. In this serial, former X-Files writer John Rozum takes the Mystery Inc. gang all over the world in a race to capture seven pieces of an ancient emerald with mystical powers. Rozum has deviated from the standard Scooby formula: run from monster, capture monster, unmask monster. Instead, the current storyline reminds me of Herge's Tintin and Carl Barks' Uncle Scrooge adventures. On top of that, the art by Joe Staton (E-Man and Michael Mauser) is consistently first-rate. I probably wouldn't be reading this if I didn't have a five-year old. However, we're both enjoying it each month and look forward to each installment. If parents are looking for comics for their kids, give Scooby Doo a try. I hope DC thinks about reprinting the full collection as a special or trade paperback when it's done." Cover price $1.99.

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By Mook Im w/Gecko Studios Powerhouse Enterprises is the company behind Image's Defiance series! Directed by an inescapable destiny, a lost simpleton and a beautiful runaway become entangled in a web of revenge among warriors to uncover and reconcile the errors of their past. In this action- packed, dramatic, yet humorous and touching journey, the simpleton discovers how and why he was drawn into such bloody affairs, and rises to the occasion to be a very unlikely, yet the most needed and suitable, hero. MATURE READERS FC, 54pg (1 of 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

British mag of science fiction and fantasy, concentrating on film and television. In this issue: Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Sarah Michelle Gellar, Resident Evil/Milla Jovovich, Smallville, Farscape, Daredevil, Firefly, and more. 8.75 x 12, color, 162 slick pages.

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By James S. Harris, Rachel Nacion, and Cal Slayton. "Winter, Part 2 of 3" There's been a tragedy at the mall, and it's up to teenage hero Heidi Paige to figure out who's behind it. All signs point to the newly super-powered and slightly deranged ice princess Ilsa Daniel, especially after a strange October blizzard hits Harrington. But is Heidi prepared to stop a girl who's more confused and lonely than she is evil? b&w, 24pgs. Cover price $2.95.