Comic books February 2002

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1st printing. Collects Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope (2001) #1-4. Written by CHRIS WARNER. Art by DREW JOHNSON, RAY SNYDER, AL RIO, and NEIL NELSON. The possibilities are endless! A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...The events and players are very familiar but something isn't quite right. Luke Skywalker valiantly attacks the Death Star, fires his torpedoes - and they miss their mark! Welcome to a Star Wars you never imagined, a Star Wars shattered, a Star Wars where the possibilities are ENDLESS! Dark Horse Comics is proud to introduce Star Wars: Infinities - A New Hope, the first in a series of non-continuity Star Wars stories which are sure to delight Star Wars fans of all ages. Taking off from the end of events in the movie A New Hope, Infinities readers will follow Luke, Han, Leia, Threepio, and Artoo on a journey every bit as action-packed and fantastic as the original Star Wars trilogy. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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Inside: Bounty Hunter Special - behind the masks of Jango Fett, Zam Wesell, Boba Fett; who's who in the New Jedi Order; countdown to Attack of the Clones; Aurra Sing's convention diary; Darth Vader's bounty hunters. Cover price $5.99.

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by MIKE KENNEDY and LUCAS MARANGON; cover BY LUCAS MARANGON A luxury cloud cruiser has slipped out of control and is sinking into the thick atmosphere of Yorn Skot, barreling at breakneck speed around the planet in a slowly decaying orbit. Fortunately, two of the Jedi's finest are in the area ? Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi! They've only got 84 minutes to board the runaway cruise ship, restore control, and save the suspicious collection of filthy rich passengers from a cloudy grave! But it won't be easy ? the ship doesn't WANT to be repaired, and the systems themselves seem to repel their every effort! Thrills and chills abound on board "THE AURORIENT EXPRESS"! On sale February 27 FC, 32pg (1 of 2) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by HADEN BLACKMAN, RAMON F. BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover BY J. H. WILLIAMS The solo adventure featuring Nym, the rowdy alien mercenary from LucasArts' Starfighter video game, continues in part two of the Crossbones limited series. After accepting a mission to hunt down the deadly pirate Sol Sixxa, Nym travels to the planet Maramere ? located in the heart of a massive Trade Federation operation. After dodging the Trade Federation, Nym does a bit of wreck diving in Maramere's watery depths, searching for clues to Sol Sixxa's whereabouts... On sale Feb 13 FC, 32pg (2 of 3) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Standard Edition

1st printing.

By Alan Dean Foster.

The Republic is decaying, even under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, who was elected to save the galaxy from collapsing under the forces of discontent.

On the tiny but strategic planet of Ansion, a powerful faction is on the verge of joining the growing secessionist movement. At the Chancellor's request, the Jedi Council sends two Jedi Knights, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luminara Unduli, along with their Padawans Anakin Skywalker and Barriss Offee, to stabilize the planet's population.

To succeed, the Jedi will have to fulfill near-impossible tasks, befriend wary strangers, and influence two great armies, stalked all the while by an enemy sworn to see the negotiations collapse and the mission fail. . . .

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 344 pages, Text Only.

NOTE: "ENTERTAINING AND INTELLIGENT . . . This book is pure class all the way. . . . The final page is a great climax." – Starburst

Cover price $26.00.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Starry Knight!" Collects Starman (1994-2001 2nd Series) #47-53.

Written by James Robinson. Art byPeter Snejbjerg.

In STARMAN: A STARRY KNIGHT, Jack Knight embarks on a personal space odyssey that takes him across the galaxy and through time.

Accompanied by a hologram of his father, the cynical champion of Opal City heads to the stars on a quest to find the long lost brother of his girlfriend. But when a chance encounter sends Starman sprawling through time, Jack ends up sharing an adventure with the futuristic Legion of Super-Heroes, battling aliens alongside Adam Strange and meeting Superman's father on a still intact planet Krypton.

Softcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

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Wraparound cover. Man standing over flaming rubble. $3.95 cover price. Written by Warren Ellis. Art and Covers by Mike Wolfer. It's never a dull day being a magician and even more thrilling when Warren Ellis unleashes the next of the disturbed stories of William Gravel. From the fan favorite creative team that brought you Strange Kiss and Stranger Kisses comes the next horrific chapter, Strange Killings! For the second time in history, the British Government sends in its crack troops, the Special Air Service, to quell a major prison riot. But not even these, the most accomplished and frightening soldiers on Earth, are equipped to face what lies at the center of the prison, the heart of the riot. In fact, the only man in the SAS qualified to deal with the horror within is the recently disgraced Sergeant Major William Gravel: combat magician. Mature Readers, 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Regular cover. Man lighting cigarette. $3.50 cover price. Written by Warren Ellis. Art and Covers by Mike Wolfer. It's never a dull day being a magician and even more thrilling when Warren Ellis unleashes the next of the disturbed stories of William Gravel. From the fan favorite creative team that brought you Strange Kiss and Stranger Kisses comes the next horrific chapter, Strange Killings! For the second time in history, the British Government sends in its crack troops, the Special Air Service, to quell a major prison riot. But not even these, the most accomplished and frightening soldiers on Earth, are equipped to face what lies at the center of the prison, the heart of the riot. In fact, the only man in the SAS qualified to deal with the horror within is the recently disgraced Sergeant Major William Gravel: combat magician. Mature Readers, 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Bare Bones - Story, Art and Cover by Terry Moore. Francine has been trying to find the right time to tell Katchoo that she is pregnant. Francine and Katchoo meet after some time and try to adjust to the changes in their lives. Tambi questions David about Katchoo with a gun pointed to his head. Characters in this issue: Francine; Katchoo; Casey; Tambi; Monica; Dumoni; David. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Regular cover. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Mike Wolfer. Red Crow, the maniacal Apache serial killer, has resurfaced, renewing his terroristic murder spree upon the defenseless settlers near Gladback, Montana. With a posse consisting of the untested and untrustworthy bodyguards of a wealthy industrialist, Colonel Joseph Dunn has set out to track down Red Crow and end his reign of terror. As the bloody and final confrontation between Dunn and his life-long adversary nears, the hard-as-nails Cavalryman will begin to suspect the truth of his world, and his true place in it on the eve of the Twentieth Century. Garth Ennis teams with Mike Wolfer for this epic full color series that promises to thrill every fan of Garths powerful storytelling and brutal violence! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

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WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART BY PACO MEDINA, RUSS HEATH AND JOE SANCHEZ; COVER BY MEDINA AND SANCHEZ In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! In "Need to Know," classic Sgt. Rock artist Russ Heath illustrates a flashback sequence, returning to the character he helped make unforgettable, in this special tale that begins to answer the question of what Rock has been up to since 1945. When his government sends him up against his old enemy the Iron Major, Rock must get help from a most unlikely source: the Suicide Squad! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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By MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO. Produced by STUDIO PROTEUS. Dark Horse's premier manga-mag marches on! In Seraphic Feather, witness the outcome of our heroes' battle with the deadly android Sentinel! Haruo's ditching her dorm-room ghost for a new pad in Club 9, and making some other big changes, too! Shadow Star gets creepy, as Shiina and Akira track down a teenager to a room full of huge puppets - shaped like dragon children! Pai and Yakumo run into big trouble in China as they search for Pai's past - and run into more than they bargained for! And in What's Michael?, you won't believe your eyes as a dog and a cat... go on a date?! Don't miss any of the manga action, from America's best manga publisher! FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Cover price $5.99.

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"House Party!" Story by Jimmy Palmiotti and Dan Didio. Art by John McCrea and James Hodgkins. Superboy soon becomes acquainted with the rigors of his new position. To blow off some steam, the Kid heads out for a night on the town and winds up in the middle of a meta human melee. Cover price $2.25.

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Direct Edition. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Ed MCguinness and Can Smith. In addition to Ed McGuinness, Kevin Maguire also contributes pencil art. A DC full coverage entry-point issue! What's Santa got in his bag for Superman this year? A brand-new Toyman, made in Japan, that's who. And he's looking to add Metallo to his collection of giant robots! FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Newsstand Edition. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Ed MCguinness and Can Smith. In addition to Ed McGuinness, Kevin Maguire also contributes pencil art. A DC full coverage entry-point issue! What's Santa got in his bag for Superman this year? A brand-new Toyman, made in Japan, that's who. And he's looking to add Metallo to his collection of giant robots! FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! The deck is loaded against Superman as he faces a more powerful than ever version of the Royal Flush Gang ? and they've converted all the local Metropolis gangs to their suits. What tricks can the Man of Steel do to win this one? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY LEONARD BANAAG; ART AND COVER BY PHILIP S. TAN AND GARY MAYORALGO In stores December 19. Young Axel Shadowstorm is going to have to grow up fast if he's to survive the coming days. Now he is on the front lines with General Ashur as his Helian forces prepare to storm the gates of the Citadel. A victory puts them one step closer to freedom, but defeat could cost them all their lives. Axel tries to do his part by relieving the soldiers' tension with one of his stories. But while the soldiers are distracted, something is watching from the surrounding darkness. FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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THE TENTH: RESURRECTED #4A: Romano cover. by TONY DANIEL and ROMANO; Esperanza comes face to face with Rhazes Darkk, the man responsible for infecting her with alien blood. Will Espy avenge her parents deaths, or will the alien blood force her to ally with Darkk to keep the species alive? Is there still a human under the massive muscles and teeth known as the Tenth? Will the doomsday cult help Rhazes realize his dream of an alien race on Earth, or will one of its members have a change of heart? All these questions answered and more in the conclusion of The Tenth: Resurrected! FC, 32pg (Daniel cover) FC, 32pg (Romano cover) Cover price $2.99.

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Tony Daniels Cover. THE TENTH: RESURRECTED #4B by TONY DANIEL and ROMANO; Esperanza comes face to face with Rhazes Darkk, the man responsible for infecting her with alien blood. Will Espy avenge her parents deaths, or will the alien blood force her to ally with Darkk to keep the species alive? Is there still a human under the massive muscles and teeth known as the Tenth? Will the doomsday cult help Rhazes realize his dream of an alien race on Earth, or will one of its members have a change of heart? All these questions answered and more in the conclusion of The Tenth: Resurrected! On sale July 11 FC, 32pg (Daniel cover) FC, 32pg (Romano cover) Cover price $2.99.

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'Nuff Said. "As Lives a Memory...!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Stuart Immonen and Scott Koblish. Painted cover by Ariel Olivetti. In this all silent issue, the mighty Thor is now Lord of Asgard, but it is a somber day indeed. The All-Father, Odin, sacrificed himself in battle against the fire god Surtur in order to save the realms from total destruction. This beautifully illustrated issue shows the toll Odin's death has taken on his subjects and enemies alike and how he affected their lives. But more importantly, the God of Thunder is shown to finally accept his role and takes up his father's crown. Includes the page-by-page script for this unique issue. Cover price $2.25.

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"Silent Scream!" 'Nuff Said issue. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. The battle vs. Graviton and M'Reel's alien race has concluded. The town of Burton Canyon is still standing. All but one thunderbolt is missing. And a new threat has suddenly emerged: Angar the Screamer! Oh my, where did Melissa Gold's former partner in crime come from? Perhaps appropriately, the only T-Bolt left in Colorado is Songbird (aka Melissa Gold). After SHIELD repairs her carapace, Songbird takes flight to silence the Screamer! It's an emotional hypersound clash with a very quiet ending. 'Nuff said indeed! Cameo appearances by the Fixer, Jolt, MACH-3, Moonstone, Dallas Riordan, and Baron Heinrich Zemo (of the Heroes Reborn Universe). (Notes: Marvel titles were published this month with wordless stories as part of the 'Nuff Said event. This issue includes a 6-page text feature detailing the plot for Thunderbolts #59. This issue also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 43,625; average paid circulation 42,434.) 40 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Stories and art by Ted Nomura, Marcel Magnette, Justo Miranda, and Paula Mercado. Cover by Ted Nomura. Sometimes listed as Families of Altered Wars #93. In this alternate-history world, the Axis powers succeeded in extending the war into 1946, allowing artists Nomura and company to create fanciful jet fighters and other aircraft as part of Hitlers Luftwaffe air force. Storylines are presented as multiple manga-style continuing serials: German ace Erich Hartmann, the Black Devil, finds himself on the Russian front in 1943. In Luftwaffe: 1946, Dora tries to train her all-female fighter squadron. In Tigers of Terra/Luftwaffe: 2040, the EVG fends off a new wave of Viragonian kamikazes. Plus "Reichdreams" from Spains Miranda and Mercado, and more stories from Marcel Magnette of Belgium. Black Devil, Part 4; Luftwaffe: 1946, Part 5; MigCAP, Part 1&2; Naked Files: German Carriers of Altered Wars, Part 3; Tigers of Terra/Luftwaffe: 2040, Part 5; Hitlers Angels of Death, Part 2; Reichdreams: Arado Jet Bombers, Part 2. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY PETER GRAU AND BUD LAROSA; COVER BY KIA ASAMIYA. Featuring a DC FULL COVERAGE! cover! The Wildebeests are on the loose, and it's up to the D.E.O. kids ? aided by Beast Boy and Flamebird ? to stop them! But who are the Wildebeests working for, and is what they're doing necessarily bad? Also, the murderer of Liberty Belle's fiancé is discovered, and the implications for Libby's and Jesse Quick's relationship run deep. FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Top Cow Comics (W) Dan Jurgens, (P) Andy Park, (I) Jonathan Sibal, (C) Jonathan D. Smith The four-part "Pieces of Zero" kicks into high gear as Lara Croft suddenly realizes that it's no longer matters of history which consume her, but matters of the future. Is it possible for the world of tomorrow to be unraveled by a single object left here by a time traveler? Lara races against the ultimate clock--infinity itself ? as she finally comes face to face with the incredibly beautiful and mysterious Caronne! FC, 32pg$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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By DiGerolamo, Moreno, Dunn, and Moreno. Visit the seedy underbelly of Beastlyville's underworld, where Elven gangsters, pixie prostitutes and gnomish thugs battle for control of the streets. Has Barbara joined them as a fugitive from justice? Will the Sarge be forced to arrest his friend? And, is Father Shambles going crazy or going sober? Find out in "Tony the Quick and the Dead!" This issue ties directly into the Knights of the Dinner Table: Illustrated/Travelers crossover. When laid side-by-side, these three issues make one large cover! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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by Troy Nixey Troy Nixey's second excursion into the world of Trout concludes! The evil puppet show from last issue is still in town and still has everyone's souls. Everyone, that is, except for the queer little boy Trout. But what makes Trout so special? Can he stop the puppet troop before they ensnare the entire town? Troy Nixey's beautiful and fluid line work on projects like Batman: The Doom that Came to Gotham and Only the End of the World Again has won him fans the world over! Join him and Trout on this surreal journey through a town where nothing is as it seems and evil lurks in even the most innocent containers! b&w, 32pg (2 of 2) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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By Myatt Murphy, Scott Dalrymple and Chris Rhoads. Brenden Wynne reunites with Casey, only to find she's brought along a friend neither of them ever expected. The evil Donor makes Brenden an offer he can't refuse: Help eliminate Casey or watch helplessly as he absorbs his son alive! His choice will startle you in Part Four: "The Promise!" Plus: Dorian comes face-to-breast (the guy's short!) with Project Bijou, the pole dancer who saves the cosmos when she's not wrestling $20s out of her G-string. Can she keep her streak going, or will the unchosen angels rely on someone with more clothes to spare mankind from total destruction? 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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cover by chynna clugston-major brian michael bendis (w)/chynna clugston-major (p) ? THE SCOOP: It's the Ultimate team-up as Ultimate Spider-Man meets the Ultimate X-Men! ? THE STORY: Peter Parker and the gang skip school to hit the mall -- and so does Wolverine, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Colossus and Storm! So what will happen when Logan -- who knows Spidey's scent -- catches a whiff of Peter? Is the wall- crawler's secret busted? ? THE CREATORS: Written by Wizard's "Best Writer of 2000," Brian Michael Bendis -- with art by Harvey and Eisner Award nominee Chynna Clugston-Major (Blue Monday)! ? THE BUZZ: "Halfway through the first year and UMTU shows no signs of losing its luster. You can imagine Bendis smiling as he writes this book." -Aint-It-Cool-News.com ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05088-8-01111 2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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cover by mark bagley brian michael bendis (w)/mark bagley (p)/art thibert (i) ? THE SCOOP: Ock is ascendant! And Kraven is coming! ? THE STORY: While a tense Peter Parker bites his nails about the revived and deadly Dr. Octopus, a new threat enters the picture! From the bleak outback of Australia comes the most dangerous man alive: Kraven the Hunter! His vow: to bag the most elusive prey in America, our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! ? THE BUZZ: "Like we've already said: Fans, industry pros, and retailers just can't seem to get enough of Marvel's Ultimate line. Especially when you've got the master of dialogue, Brian Michael Bendis, writing the witty banter of one of the biggest smart asses in comics, Spider-Man" -Wizard ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper, with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05031-4-016112.25 Cover price $2.25.

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cover by adam kubert chuck austen (W)/essad ribic (P) ? THE SCOOP: Hide your valuables and lock up your daughters, it's the ultimate version of Gambit! ? THE STORY: He's charming. He's dangerous. He survives on wits alone. He's Gambit -- and he could be the next X-Man! That is, if the team can convince him to join! And if he doesn't get himself killed helping a fellow street urchin! And if Storm and Professor X can actually find him! Whew, sounds like guest-writer Chuck Austen (U.S. WAR MACHINE) and guest-artist Essad Ribic (BROTHERHOOD) have really stacked the deck against Gambit! ? THE BUZZ: "All in all, ULTIMATE X-MEN has a sense of humor, a slick visual style, entertaining heroes, and frightening villains. I think it's one of the best super-hero books on the market right now." -TheFourthRail.com ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper, with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05047-5-01311 2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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cover by ron garney joe casey (W)/ron garney (p)/mark morales (i) ? THE SCOOP: Will we see the X-Men vs. the X-Corps?! ? THE STORY: The militant X-Corps is summoned to Berlin to quell a destructive mutant battle. But what will the X-Men say when they arrive, and realize that Banshee has recruited known criminals into his new group? And how is he compelling these individuals to join his cause? ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-02461-2-40211 (MarvelPG)2.25 Cover price $2.25.

An ACE Edition reprint from Wizard of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #94. Features a clear cel cover overlay. Written by Len Wein and Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob McLeod. Cover by Frank Quitely. Wizard ACE Editions are back with another one of the most requested Marvel comics that fans have asked to get an ACE of! Featuring the very first ongoing appearance of the all-new X-Men by Len Wein, Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum and Bob McLeod. Artist Frank Quitely illustrates a dramatic, all-new 2-part acetate cover featuring Wolverine, Cyclops, Colossus, Jean Grey and Thunderbird. Full color. Cover price $12.95.

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1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Universe X (2000) #0-7, 4: A Universe X Special (2000), Universe X: Spidey (2001), and Universe X: Cap (2001).

Written by JIM KRUEGER and ALEX ROSS. Art by DOUGIE BRAITHWAITE, THOMAS YEATES, JACKSON GUICE and BRENT ANDERSON. Cover by ALEX ROSS.

Earth was saved, and the Celestial danger within the planet's core had been destroyed. Super-humanity had defied its creators and lived to tell the story. But for how long?

Earth is on the brink of Civil War, and the surviving heroes of the Marvel Universe are left to fight those they once swore to protect until they can find a cure for the mutated populace. Humanity has become a race unwilling to give up its newfound power, a power that has given way to a war that will lead to the end of all life, as prophesied in EARTH X.

It is upon this war-zone world that Captain America and Captain Mar-Vell begin a crusade to collect the world's greatest sources of power and weapons of mass destruction. But is this quest a means to merely protect humanity - or does it somehow serve a greater, darker purpose?

Join creators Alex Ross and Jim Krueger in this chapter of the critically acclaimed, award-winning 'X' trilogy.

Softcover, 384 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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Story and art by Stan Sakai. Lord Yoshikawa is dying, and his final wish is to be reunited with his son Rokuo, a young samurai forced into hiding after killing the son of Lord Hojo in a duel. Unfortunately, Hojo's retainers are also searching for Rokuo, and their intentions are anything but nice. It's up to Usagi to find him, race him through a gauntlet of swords, and get him to Lord Yoshikawa's side before the old man draws his final breath. 32 pages, B&W.   Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing - Red Rain: Part 1 of 2 - Written by Daniel Cooney. Art and Cover by Daniel Cooney & Peter Palmiotti. The latest story arc featuring Dana Valentine, assassin for hire. It's been six months since the events of the last issue. Following the forced ditching of her escape helicopter in the San Francisco bay (and subsequent rescue by a boater), Valentine is fully recovered and ready to re-enter the world under a new identity, leaving her old life as an assassin behind. Presumed dead, the CIA has closed her case, and the bounty for her capture -- dead or alive -- still hangs over her head. Angelo, the man who helped her, has a shady past of his own, and when a Russian mob enforcer comes knocking, Angelo may pay the price with his life. Will Dana reveal herself to save her friend...or walk away? 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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By David Conway and Kevin Lau. The hunter becomes the hunted. Vampi comes face-to-face with her most deadly Foe ? Xenocyde. Following a trail she believes will lead her to Archangel's lair, Vampi unwittingly takes the bait designed to lure her into a deadly trap. Now she must confront an assassin who has studied her every strategy and tactic and can anticipate her every move. Regular cover by Kevin Lau. Also available in a Limited Edition cover by Long Vo, artist of Longshot. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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By Narumi Kakinouchi. Nagi and Shiki have finally determined that Yui's been sent to the human world. However, before they can leave the spirit realm to locate their little vampires, Shiki and his forces appear before them. Meanwhile, Yui begins to meet several humans who are not quite what they seem...and may be a little dangerous, as well. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Cold as Ice!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica hires an expert to teach her ice sculpture so she can beat Betty in a ice sculpting contest. Winter Pizazz fashion page. "Just a Girl Who Can't Say 'Yes'", script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Mr. Lodge bets Veronica she can't go the whole weekend without saying 'yes' to any question. "And a Hi-Tech Yule to One and All"; Mr. Lodge swaps a nut for nuts and bolts when he replaces Archie with a "Santa-Bot" to entertain at his annual Christmas party! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Act II: Self-Immolation - Chapter 6 of 6: Dark Encounters! - Written by Trainor Houghton (plot), Len Wein and Lovern Kindzierski. Art by Claude St. Aubin and Andrew Pepoy. Cover by Rick Berry. A cornered animal is capable of unspeakable aggression -- a fact that alters a hunter's resolve following his prey into unfamiliar territory. Only the most desperate hunters trail their quarry into the animal's lair, where ambush is given, and death is possible. Such is the case with Winston FitzRandolph as he follows the clues of the Secret Society to a mysterious vessel hidden deep in the swamps of New Orleans. Amidst alligators, thick fog, and a growing sense of foreboding, the brave professor seeks answers to the questions that have determined the course of his destiny. Immerse yourself in the fog-induced mystery. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY DAVID LLOYD; PHOTO COVER In stores December 19. The fourth and final entry of the VERTIGO one-shots by writer Garth Ennis that explore the true horrors of World War II. The crew members of the Nightingale are the only survivors of a vicious attack at sea, and they're now under the superstitious belief that they are a cursed ship ? shunned by the rest of the navy as bad luck and a "ship of the damned." For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 64 PG. $4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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Has a small a next to the number. (W) Chris Sarracini (P)Pat Lee & James Raiz (I) Rob Armstrong (C) Dreamwave Colors The battle for freedom continues in this essential WARLANDS: AGE OF ICE attachment story. The heartless Ryotians continue to hoard the natural resources necessary for survival in frozen-over Warlands. Yet still the peasant rebel armies continue to fight. As is revealed in this issue, somewhere in Warlands, in a location known only by the rebels, a small peasant village is secretly manufacturing weapons for the rebel cause. The Ryotians will stop at nothing to discover the whereabouts of that village and have hired a merciless enforcer to get this information, by any means necessary. Who is this mysterious enforcer? Will the rebels be strong enough to resist him? WARLANDS: AGE OF ICE #0 will begin to answer these vital questions. FC, 24pg$2.50 Cover price $2.25.

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(W) Chris Sarracini (P)Pat Lee & James Raiz (I) Rob Armstrong (C) Dreamwave Colors The battle for freedom continues in this essential WARLANDS: AGE OF ICE attachment story. The heartless Ryotians continue to hoard the natural resources necessary for survival in frozen-over Warlands. Yet still the peasant rebel armies continue to fight. As is revealed in this issue, somewhere in Warlands, in a location known only by the rebels, a small peasant village is secretly manufacturing weapons for the rebel cause. The Ryotians will stop at nothing to discover the whereabouts of that village and have hired a merciless enforcer to get this information, by any means necessary. Who is this mysterious enforcer? Will the rebels be strong enough to resist him? WARLANDS: AGE OF ICE #0 will begin to answer these vital questions. FC, 24pg$2.50 Cover price $2.25.

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Books of Peril Part 4. Story and art by Craig Babiar. Even with two Books of Peril in Ivan Seethe's possession, his plans to possess the world's most omnipotent power cannot commence without the third and final component, which is now in Warrior Nun Areala's hands. With this in mind, Seethe uses his special "bargaining chip" to lure Areala and the Magic Priests to a secret volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean, where they must surrender the third book or suffer the dire consequences. Little do they know that the island is the sacred ground from which the three Books of Peril must be chanted in order to unleash their power! Either option Areala chooses is bound to cost her dearly. Don't dare miss the suspense as Areala makes the most important decision of her life, and witness the conclusion to the climactic struggle for the Books of Peril and the fate of the world! Cover price $2.99.

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By Christian Read and Andrew Phillips. Cover by Nicola Scott. The Watch has been torn apart by a war in the shadows. Now two years later, Jack is the founder and CEO of the largest privately controlled grouping of supers on Earth - The Watch, Incorporated! Meet new recruits and see old friends in action as both new and old members of The Watch become engaged in a brutal siege. This is an ideal jumping-on issue that takes The Watch in a new creative direction, revealing as yet untold aspects of the struggle for the future of super-humanity. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Michael Tierney. Art by Dave Simons. Cover by Frank Brunner. Threatened with torture, Georgian reveals exactly where and what the Wild Stars are while his Artomique associates arrive at the space city Magoria, searching for the time traveler and his reality weapon. There they encounter the Brothan Prophet -- the man who wants to reduce Earth to a burning cinder. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Wild West is a bi-monthly publication that bring both fictional and historical stories about life in the untamed West. Cover price $4.99.

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Story by Billy Martinez. Art by Billy Martinez and Mickey Clausen. Cover by Billy Martinez. Continuing the adventures of Cassandra, an orphaned warrior princess in a world of sword and sorcery. Cassandras hunt for the dinosaur killer is complicated by the arrival of the alien brothers from the original Wildflower miniseries. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.