Comic books November 2003

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Sanctuary!"

Written by MAX ALLAN COLLINS. Art by STEVE LIEBER. Cover by JOSÉ LUIS GARCIA-LOPÉZ.

The second of three untold tales from the graphic novel and Oscar-winning movie! Where will gangster Michael O'Sullivan - on the run with his young son - seek sanctuary from the vicious bounty hunters on his trail?

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 96 pages, B&W.

Cover price $7.95.

50th Anniversary Edition - 1st printing. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 198 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 57 - 1st printing. "Hurricane Aces 1941–45!" Written by Andrew Thomas. Art by John Weal. The Hurricane saw widespread action with Allied forces, as the RAF's first monoplane fighter. This book describes its many feats throughout 1945. It served as a fighter-bomber on the Channel Front, where the American Eagles and Polish units were amongst the Fighter Command squadrons flying the Hurricane, and where some of its highest-scoring aces operated. The Sea Hurricane was the principal fighter deployed by the Fleet Air Arm in the Mediterranean, and Hurricane units continued to operate from bases in India and Ceylon until 1945, following their failure to defend Singapore and Malaya from the Japanese. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

Volume 97 - 1st printing. "The Kaiser's Warlords!" Written by Ronald Pawly. Art by Patrice Courcelle. The turn of the 20th century saw Imperial Germany as essentially a militarist state, whose growing industrial resources and wealth were harnessed to the task of increasing German military power, at a time of aggressive expansionist diplomacy in competition with Britain and France. After her victories over Austria in the 1860s and France in 1870, Germany's General Staff enjoyed tremendous professional prestige throughout Europe, and was the model for all aspects of command and control. The German army was essentially that of Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony with smaller contingents from the lesser states. Its generals were the men who planned, initiated, and to a large extent controlled the course of World War I. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

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Volume 98 - 1st printing. "British Commanders of World War II!" Written by Ian Sumner. Art by Malcolm McGregor. This book examines the key British commanders of World War II across the three branches of service. As well being provided with biographical details for each of the 24 commanders selected, we are given fascinating insights into their personalities and their style of command. Assessments of their combat records and performances under pressure are also supplied. Contemporary images and magnificent colour artworks provide details of their uniforms, dress and appearance during wartime service. The commanders brought to life by this book include Auchinleck, Alan Brooke, Cunnigham, Freyberg, Harris, Montgomery, Ramsay, Slessor, Slim, Tedder and Urquhart. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 99 - 1st printing. "Warrior Women of Northern Europe 750 BC-AD 1014!" Written by Lorraine Evans. Art by Wayne Reynolds. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Fortresses of the Peninsular War 1808–14!" Written by Ian Fletcher. Art by Chris Taylor. In the course of the Peninsular War, Wellington's army fought several hard battles and smaller actions, but it was the bloody sieges that troubled him more than anything else. Indeed, the performance of his army during the sieges was probably the most disappointing aspect of what was otherwise an extremely successful campaign. Taking 1808 as its starting point, this title deals with the fortress sieges that involved Wellington's Anglo-Portuguese army, and concentrates on four key sites in particular (Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Burgos and San Sebastián). All of these played a vital role in the war due to their strategically important positions. It documents both the sieges and the storming of the fortresses, as well as the general role of the fortresses in Spain and the impact they had on the thinking of the commanders and strategies of the armies involved. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $18.95.

Volume 397 - 1st printing. "The Austro-Hungarian Forces in World War I (2)!" Written by Peter Jung. Art by Darko Pavlovic. The part played in the Great War by the armies of the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy is little known to English-speakers, perhaps because 1918 saw the complete destruction of the Empire. Yet it was of great importance, providing nearly all Central Powers forces on the Italian front, huge numbers on the Russian front, the Balkans and even a contingent in Turkey and Palestine. This second volume describes this complex organisation from the accession of Emperor Karl I in November 1916, through the victory of Caporetto and failure of the Piave offensive, to the final Armistice. The text is supported by tables and insignia charts, and illustrated with rare photographs and colourful plates. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 401 - 1st printing. "The Waffen-SS (1)!" Written by Gordon Williamson. Art by Stephen Andrew. Despite being disdained by the German Army's professional officer corps, the military branch of the Nazi SS security organisation grew from an initial strength of only a handful of battalions at the outbreak of war in 1939 to hundreds of thousands of troops in dozens of divisions. The battlefield reputation of the premier armoured and mechanised divisions would become second to none; lavishly equipped and regarded as utterly reliable, they were thrown into many desperate battles on both Western and Eastern fronts, often achieving remarkable results. Illustrated with rare photographs, this first of four Men-at-Arms titles details the organisation, uniforms and insignia of the Waffen-SS. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Modelling the F-4 Phantom II!" By Geoff Coughlin, Neil Ashby, and Robert Oehler. The 'Phabulous' Phantom first took to the air on 27 May 1958 and has been in service around the world for many decades. The United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Iran, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Spain and Turkey have all operated this powerful aircraft. The Phantom starred in both the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm, and in its service career has flown every traditional military mission. With many F-4 variants in service (from FG.1s to 'Wild Weasels'), and some 25 scale model kits currently available, the possibilities for modelling this subject are endless. There are few guides currently available to the F-4 modeller: this book seeks to redress the imbalance, providing an in-depth and step-by-step approach to modelling this plane across a variety of scales, types, and national schemes. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Modelling the M3/M5 Stuart Light Tank!" By Steven J. Zaloga and Robert Oehler. The M3 and M5 Stuart were the most significant light tanks of the US Army, as well as many other allied armies, during World War II. They have proved to be popular modelling subjects ever since, largely due to the large number of kits available in many different scales covering a broad selection of the different variants used. The Stuarts were also painted in a wide range of colourful camouflage schemes, reflecting their widespread service, and this adds to their appeal. This title shows a number of different ways to model this popular tank in 1/35 scale, covering construction, painting and weathering the vehicle. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 75- 1st printing. "Comanche 1800-74!" Written by Douglas V Meed. Art by Jonathan Smith. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the numerous tribes of mounted Comanche warriors were the Lords of the Southern Plains. For more than 150 years, these ferocious raiders struck terror into the hearts of other plain tribes, Mexican villagers and Anglo settlers in frontier Texas. Their dominion stretched from southern Colorado and Kansas into northern Mexico. This book documents the life and experiences of a Comanche warrior at the peak of their dominance. Following a hypothetical figure through a lifetime, it covers key social and cultural aspects as well as documenting the methods and equipment that they used to wage war. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 80- 1st printing. "Irish Volunteer Soldier 1913-23!" Written by Brendan O'Shea and Gerry White. Art by Bill Younghusband. The political situation in Ireland at the beginning of the 20th century was characterised by crisis and change. Armed rebellion against the British Crown, the prosecution of the Anglo-Irish War, the emergence of the Irish Free State, and the eruption of the Civil War over the treaty with Great Britain ensured that the birth of the modern Irish nation was bloody and difficult. This book details the life of an average Volunteer, and includes the experiences of internment, the lack of established medical facilities for wounded, life on the run, discipline, and typical duties. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 81- 1st printing. "Hungarian Hussar 1756-1815!" Written by David Hollins. Art by Darko Pavlovic. The Hussar were the skilled, daring and flamboyant light cavalrymen first drawn for Hapsburg service, from what is now northern Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia and Hungary in the late 17th century. Before long, major European nations adopted Hussar formations, uniform and equipment. This title covers a dynamic and glamorous period, during which the Hussars were increasingly regulated within the Hapsburg army, and developments took place in clothing, weaponry and equipment, notably the introduction of short carbines and rifles. Battlefield tactics, campaign life, and famous episodes of derring-do are also given full treatment, making this a packed, colourful and fascinating study of the Hungarian Hussar. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 83- 1st printing. "British Infantryman in South Africa 1877-81!" Written by Ian Castle. Art by Christa Hook. For many people the epitome of the British soldier of the late Victorian period is the Redcoat who fought in southern Africa in the 1870s. This title covers the key period of the wars against the Zulu and Boers; the dramatic battles of Rorke's Drift, Isandlwana, Ulundi, Laing's Nek and Majuba are some of the most famous engagements in the history of the British Army. The journey of the British soldier from the back streets of Britain's inner cities, to the isolated rock outcrop of Isandlwana and the mountain top of Majuba is one of discipline, devotion, loyalty, bravery, determination and sheer hard-work. It is a journey from which many men never returned. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 84- 1st printing. "Mongol Warrior 1200-1350!" Written by Stephen Turnbull. Art by Wayne Reynolds. The Mongol warriors are one of the great success stories of world military history. Under the leadership of Genghis Khan and his successors the Mongols conquered much of the known world, fighting in territory ranging from the frozen steppes, the wilderness of Palestine, the jungles of Java and the great rivers of China. Through all this they showed a remarkable ability to adopt, adapt and improve a vast range of military techniques and technology, from siege weapons to naval warfare. This book tells the story of this remarkable military organisation, including details of weaponry, tactics, training and beliefs. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Story, art and cover by Black Olive. Cute goth comedy about two little girls who accidentally summon otherworldly houseguests. The ghosts take haunting to the next level, and theyre not the only ones coming to visit. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY CHRISCROSS AND SEAN PARSONS; COVER BY TOM RANEY AND SCOTT HANNA In stores September 17. A month into the Outsiders' tenure, the group feels frustrated to be hunting "low-rent super villains." They set their collective sights on the bigger guns, but that way leads to blood...Brother Blood, to be exact. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. By Gilbert Hernandez. Collects "Heartbreak Soup" stories from Love & Rockets. Palomar is the mythical Central American town where these stories take place, and the stories weave in and out of its entire population, crafting an intricate tapestry of not only Latin American but also human experience. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 512 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.95.

Reprint. By Gilbert Hernandez. Collects "Heartbreak Soup" stories from Love & Rockets. Palomar is the mythical Central American town where these stories take place, and the stories weave in and out of its entire population, crafting an intricate tapestry of not only Latin American but also human experience. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 512 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.95.

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Written by JIM KRUEGER Pencils by DOUG BRAITHWAITE Cover by ALEX ROSS The conclusion of the PARADISE X series and of the entire EARTH X trilogy! Learn the final fate of the cosmos in this exciting finale issue! 32 PGS./MARVEL PG...$2.99 UPC: 5960605380-00111 Cover price $2.99.

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Ron Marz (w), Matthew Smith (p), Mark Pennington (i), Michael Atiyeh (c) Jump on as a new story begins! Obo-san attempts to flush out a traitor as he challenges the Storyteller about his true nature ? leading to a devastating confrontation with the awesome power of the Weapon of Heaven! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By James Kochalka. Peanutbutter is a cute little kitty who thinks she works in an office. Jeremy is the crafty crow who lives in the tree outside. Somehow, Peanutbutter and Jeremy build a friendship. As with the best satires on the surface, the story is silly and fun for kids. For adults, it is a clever critique of modern society! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 280 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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MATURE READERS.

By Al Columbia and Ethan Persoff. Al Columbia teams up with Ethan Persoff to collaborate on a tale about a man with an inescapable malaise. Persoff's flat drawing style captures perfectly the empty world of Audrey, a mostly incompetent member of a design firm who doesn't want the meager responsibilities he has. But we never quite know if Audrey is drifting through it all or if he's a brilliant manipulator thanks to Columbia's always-sublime writing. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Collects Point Blank (2002 Wildstorm) #1-5.

Written by Ed Brubaker. Art by Colin Wilson. Painted cover by Simon Bisley.

EYE OF THE STORM. The origin of SLEEPER's Holden Carver! Featuring Cole Cash, a.k.a. Grifter of the WildCats, on a deadly mission that acts as a prologue to the critically lauded series SLEEPER.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color. MATURE READERS

NOTE: Story continues in Sleeper TPB (2003-2005 DC/Wildstorm) Vol. 1-4. Cover price $14.95.

Art by Paul Gonzales, III, Wes Hartman, and Paul Kilpatrick. The popular manga-style creators of Antarctic Press present a photo-reference manual of action poses for illustrators and comic artists. Hundreds of pictures of dynamic poses from multiple angles. Some photos also include the models holding weapons or other props. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS AND KRIS GRIMMINGER; ART AND COVER BY LIAM SHARP CLIFFHANGER. In stores September 17. The horror continues! Armed with faith, semi-automatics and holy water, Father Burroughs and the other exorcists head north to a small town where an outbreak of demonic possessions has left a trail of blood and bones. From the corrupted children, a secret will be revealed about the true nature of possession and what it means to the heart and soul of the team. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH; ART BY RICARDO GARCIA FUENTES AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores September 17. Get an eyeful of action ? as the Girls battle a many-eyed monster and get knitted up in knots by their nemesis HIM! FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Anarchy!" Collects Powers (2000-2004 1st Series Image) #21-24. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Mike Avon Oeming. Heroes glide through the sky on lightning bolts and fire. Flamboyant villains attempt daring daylight robberies. God-like alien creatures clash in epic battle over the nighttime sky. And on the dirty city streets below, Homicide Detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim investigate murders specific to superhero cases. Investigations that take them from the seediest underbelly of the city to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. From the EISNER award winning team of Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man, Daredevil, Alias) and artist Mike Avon Oeming (Bastard Samurai, Hammer of the Gods) ANARCHY! Society is violently lashing out at their superheroes. Anti powers groups are rising up with a series of gruesome murders against the cities most colorful capes. With Walker retired, Detective Pilgrim teams up with a new partner to investigate this murderous superhero backlash and the people behind it. PLUS EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES!! I ncluding the brand new 'Bendis and Oeming interview each other, Bonus text pieces, a cover gallery, and much more. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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Steve Niles interview; 3 pages from DC: The New Frontier; 3 pages from Superman: Secret Identity; 3 pages from Lovecraft; 3 pages from My Faith in Frankie; 3 pages from Midnight, Mass: Here There Be Monsters. Flip covers: Kabuki: The Alchemy by David Mack; DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke. 8x11, 480+pg, PC Cover price $4.50.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. By Min-Woo Hyung. Ivan Isaacs continues his bloody march toward a showdown with Akmode. Under Akmode's panoptic gaze and influence, the townspeople have turned into walking zombies feasting on one another's bodies. After fighting through an army of deformed creatures, Ivan finally stands face to face with Akmode... Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in. 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd or later printings. By Min-Woo Hyung. Ivan Isaacs continues his bloody march toward a showdown with Akmode. Under Akmode's panoptic gaze and influence, the townspeople have turned into walking zombies feasting on one another's bodies. After fighting through an army of deformed creatures, Ivan finally stands face to face with Akmode... Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in. 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. text by Shinichi Noda. Primal Darkness collects a selection of Hugo and Chelsey Award-winning science fiction, fantasy, and horror artist Bob Eggleton's dreamlike and starkly realistic art and imagery. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. MATURE READERS

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WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS III & MICK GRAY; COVER BY WILLIAMS III An ABC crossover, as Tom Strong makes a guest appearance! Sophie Bangs, still in Millennium City, lives a quiet but happy life. She's left the guise of science-heroine behind and now revels in routine daily pleasures. But all things must pass, and that time has come for Sophie! The subject of an intensive manhunt for the last three years, she's been traced to Millennium ? where a confrontation with Tom Strong forces her to once again take on the form of Promethea...no matter what the cost! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Joe Kubert cover and interior art.

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Cover by Tim Bradstreet. Written by Garth Ennis. Pencils by Cam Kennedy. "STREETS OF LAREDO" Parts 4 & 5 (of 5) The Punisher finds himself knee-deep in a gunrunning ring in the middle of Texas. He's getting to the bottom of the mystery, but will he make it out alive? 32 PGS. MARVEL PG+ Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Tim Bradstreet. Soap - Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steve Dillon, Matt Milla, and Avalon. It's the origin of Soap in this standalone issue! 32 pages, full color. Marvel PSR+ Cover price $2.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Streets of Laredo!" Collects Punisher (2001-2004 6th Series) #19 and #27-32. Written by GARTH ENNIS. Art by STEVE DILLON, TOM MANDRAKE, and CAM KENNEDY. Cover by TIM BRADSTREET. The Punisher heads to the Lone Star State for a showdown - Old West-style. Plus, Frank meets the one person maybe even deadlier than himself - Elektra! Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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(W/A) Scott Kurtz BW 32pp $2.95 Bi-monthly ongoing series In stores the week of November 26th. THE CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved from man, the staff of PvP Magazine rule as kings. Join Brent, Cole, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of video games, movies, comics and pop-culture. The hit internet comic strip leaps from the World Wide Web into its own Image title! THIS ISSUE: A new tenant is moving into the same office complex as PvP Magazine: the famous Max Powers! Max is starting his own magazine and setting up shop down the hall. Is this a wild coincidence or does Max have sinister designs on PvP Magazine? And how is he linked to Cole's past? The world's most passive aggressive villain makes his Image Comics debut! Can the PvP gang survive it? Cover price $2.95.

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By Greg Rucka & Mike Hawthorne. New story line! New artist! Joining Greg Rucka on this four-issue jaunt into the seedy world of British spies is Mike Hawthorne (Three Days in Europe, Terminator). After the devastating effects of the last story arc, how will Tara pick up the pieces of her crumbling life as a spy for her Queen Majesty? MATURE READERS. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "To The Death!" Story and art by Marc N'Guessan and Christophe Gibelin. For lovers of Myst, Dungeons and Dragons, Cerebus, and The Hobbit, comes The Quest for Aberzen--Something fresh in fantasy graphic novels. Three heroes--intrepid, curious, and idiotic--join forces to reach the center of an alien world. Their fate rest in their ability to conquer the deadly secrets that awaits them. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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Vol. 319 #4158 - Mar. 19-25, 2005. Articles include: Jerry Hall profile, JFK assassination and the news, Doctor Who 40th anniversary special, reviews, news and radio and TV listings. First cover featuring Colin Baker. All four covers form a continuous image. 9-in. x 11 3/4-in., 154 pages, full color.

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Vol. 319 #4158 - Mar. 19-25, 2005. Articles include: Jerry Hall profile, JFK assassination and the news, Doctor Who 40th anniversary special, reviews, news and radio and TV listings. Second cover featuring Sylvester McCoy. All four covers form a continuous image. 9-in. x 11 3/4-in., 154 pages, full color.

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Vol. 319 #4158 - Mar. 19-25, 2005. Articles include: Jerry Hall profile, JFK assassination and the news, Doctor Who 40th anniversary special, reviews, news and radio and TV listings. Third cover featuring Tom Baker. All four covers form a continuous image. 9-in. x 11 3/4-in., 154 pages, full color.

Vol. 319 #4158 - Mar. 19-25, 2005. Articles include: Jerry Hall profile, JFK assassination and the news, Doctor Who 40th anniversary special, reviews, news and radio and TV listings. Fourth cover featuring Peter Davison. All four covers form a continuous image. 9-in. x 11 3/4-in., 154 pages, full color.

Stories and Art by Various. Action, brains, brawn, sex appeal -- nothing more, nothing less! In this issue: Double the action with two episodes of Fist of the Blue Sky! Plus: Slam Dunk; Baki the Grappler; City Hunter; Keiji; Bow Wow Wata; Revenge of Mouflon; samurai tale Nemuri Kyoshiro; and the crazy mixed-up adventures of Guardian Angel Getten! Also: The Life of a Manga Artist: Part 2 - exclusive interview with the legendary Hara Tetsuo! Published in the original right-to-left Japanese format. Magazine, 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers.