Comic books March 2005

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by Steve Niles & Kelley Jones Everyone's favorite hard-drinkin', hard-livin', monster-hunting private dick, Cal McDonald, brings his pill-popping comic exploits to IDW. This time out, Cal and his ghoulish partner Mo'Lock face a prison break that signals the return of Dr. Polynice, last seen in IDW's Savage Membrane prose novel. Plus, Cal gets himself a new ride... or does the new ride get him? Also available as a signed edition. REGULAR EDITION?7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.99 SIGNED EDITION?7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 Cover price $3.99.

Volume 1: #1 - 1st printing.

Art by Ashley Wood, George Pratt, Celia Calle, Jeremy Geddes, Phil Hale, Team Kitten, and Mike Huddleston. Cover by Ashley Wood.

It's about pictures!

A magazine devoted to modern illustration and the artists that produce it. Featuring the biggest names in modern illustration, and amazing illustrators you need to discover!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Written by Joshua Dysart Art and cover by Enrique Breccia "Love in Vain" Part 3 of 4. Arcane and his demon paramour Josephine have adopted new, more dangerous forms. Still, Arcane wants Josephine to gain the powers of an elemental, and that means his designs are set on the hospitalized Tefé. Can Swamp Thing stop Arcane's attack? Or will his rage get the better of him when he catches sight of Abigail in a passionate embrace with her new lover Jake? On sale Jan 5 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US ? Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Kentaro Yasui. Art and Cover by Tsukasa Kotobuki. In the late-medieval land of Barnard, between the mountains and sea, the peaceful lifestyle of the people has been shattered by fear. Monsters known as the Dark Ones roam the land, killing indiscriminately. The townsfolk fear to venture out from their homes, and travel from town to town has become a risk to life and limb. To protect the people from this terror, several guilds have sprung up, including the Guild of Assassins and the Guild of Mercenaries. To go out into the world, or travel across the wilderness, hired mercenaries are essential. One man has built a reputation as an especially fierce monster-killer - a man known as Leroy Schvartzer. A former high-ranking member of the Guild of Mercenaries, Leroy has struck out on his own. Many try to hire him for his superior skills, but Leroy has his own agenda. He has a mission to accomplish, a vow to fulfill. This vow is known only to himself, and his one companion: his sentient long-sword Ragnarok! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 172 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $9.99.

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In this issue! The Lump part 3. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 30 pages, B/W. Cover price $3.95.

By Jim Lawson. "The Path"?When Splinter gets a premonition, he becomes concerned for Michelangelo's safety, imploring his young student to accept the way of the warrior or else face certain harm. When his cat, Klunk, is hit by a car, Michelangelo's will is tested: he must choose whether or not to leave behind his morals and beliefs... and whether or not to go against Splinter's advice. Also includes a six-page back-up story with art by Zombie Commandos From Hell creator Steph Dumais! 40pgs, B&W. Cover price $3.25.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sang-Sun Park.

Meet Pamela, a tarot card reader who helps supernatural beings living in the human world. She'll help anyone, whether they're a love-stricken cat, a vampire spending eternal life running from his one true love, an unattractive waitress looking for the man of her dreams, or even a magician who creates a humanoid doll to serve the woman he loves. Although she is good-natured, there is a deep dark secret that she must deal with before she can move on to the next life.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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5th Year Anniversary Issue. Jim Balent (W/A) "Pesky Pixies" It's the Spring Equinox and everything is awakening from the long winter sleep. Unfortunately that includes pesky pixies. One of whom steals the Black Rose birthmark right off Tarot's back! Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Limited Signed Edition. Comic is signed by Jim Balent with Broadsword certificate of authenticity. 5th Year Anniversary Issue. Jim Balent (W/A) "Pesky Pixies" It's the Spring Equinox and everything is awakening from the long winter sleep. Unfortunately that includes pesky pixies. One of whom steals the Black Rose birthmark right off Tarot's back! Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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5th Year Anniversary Issue. Jim Balent (W/A) "Pesky Pixies" It's the Spring Equinox and everything is awakening from the long winter sleep. Unfortunately that includes pesky pixies. One of whom steals the Black Rose birthmark right off Tarot's back! Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Features a limited signed and numbered color photo of Holly Golightly signed by both Jim & Holly. Limited to 500 copies. 5th Year Anniversary Issue. Jim Balent (W/A) "Pesky Pixies" It's the Spring Equinox and everything is awakening from the long winter sleep. Unfortunately that includes pesky pixies. One of whom steals the Black Rose birthmark right off Tarot's back! Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Deluxe Litho Tattoo Edition features a limited color photo of Holly Golightly and a special limited Tarot Pentacle Rose Temporary Tattoo. 5th Year Anniversary Issue. Jim Balent (W/A) "Pesky Pixies" It's the Spring Equinox and everything is awakening from the long winter sleep. Unfortunately that includes pesky pixies. One of whom steals the Black Rose birthmark right off Tarot's back! Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Photo Collector's Cover Variant. 5th Year Anniversary Issue. Jim Balent (W/A) "Pesky Pixies" It's the Spring Equinox and everything is awakening from the long winter sleep. Unfortunately that includes pesky pixies. One of whom steals the Black Rose birthmark right off Tarot's back! Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers.

Collector's Cover 5th Year Anniversary Photo Cover Edition. Signed by creator Jim Balent and colorist Holly GoLightly. Limited to 1,000 copies and issued with certificate of authenticity from Broadsword Comics. Jim Balent (W/A) "Pesky Pixies" It's the Spring Equinox and everything is awakening from the long winter sleep. Unfortunately that includes pesky pixies. One of whom steals the Black Rose birthmark right off Tarot's back! Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers.

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Written by Geoff Johns Art by Tom Grummett & Nelson Cover by Duncan Rouleau. Spinning out of the events of IDENTITY CRISIS! Recovering from their trip through time, the Teen Titans are asked to track down one loose end from Identity Crisis: the armor of Lex Luthor! But there are others after it too, including Warp and the Electrocutioner! Plus, Robin continues to cope with his personal loss while another Titan heads off in a new and unexpected direction. On sale Jan 19 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed and numbered by Geoff Johns. Limited to 499 copies and includes a certificate of authenticity from Dynamic Forces. Written by Geoff Johns Art by Tom Grummett & Nelson Cover by Duncan Rouleau.Spinning out of the events of IDENTITY CRISIS! Recovering from their trip through time, the Teen Titans are asked to track down one loose end from Identity Crisis: the armor of Lex Luthor! But there are others after it too, including Warp and the Electrocutioner! Plus, Robin continues to cope with his personal loss while another Titan heads off in a new and unexpected direction. On sale Jan 19 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

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Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Dave Bullock Introducing Kwiz Kid, who tries to stump Robin with brain teasers and booby- traps to impress his ex-girlfriend, Kitten (who has a crush on the Boy Wonder)! On sale Jan 26 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.25.

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by Damon Hurd and Rick Smith When Envy goes to work for the 31st Precinct to catalog evidence for a big case, she expects just another typical day. But after meeting Jimmy and his four closest friends, she quickly realizes that there's nothing typical about this job. Jimmy is a detective. His Lieutenant thinks he's edgy. The Assistant DA calls him a loose cannon. His fellow detectives say he's a ticking time bomb. As for Jimmy, he's driving down the dark road of his mind, and he's not alone. He's never alone. 56pgs, B&WSRP: $3.95 Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Oh!great. In one unusual Tokyo high school, education takes a backseat to brawling as warring clubs wreak havoc in the hallways and chaos in the classrooms, all vying to be the baddest team around! Although they often contribute their fair share, only a handful of students serve to stem the tide of violence in this untamed outpost. These are the few, the proud, the powerful: the members of the Juken Club! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Oh!great. In one unusual Tokyo high school, education takes a backseat to brawling as warring clubs wreak havoc in the hallways and chaos in the classrooms, all vying to be the baddest team around! Although they often contribute their fair share, only a handful of students serve to stem the tide of violence in this untamed outpost. These are the few, the proud, the powerful: the members of the Juken Club! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Alan Moore & Peter Hogan Art and cover by Yanick Paquette & Karl Story ABC. Tom Strange and Princess Pantha face dire peril in the depths of space at the hands of The Terror! And on the planet, S.M.A.S.H. must contend with the deadliest time anomaly of all: an atomic bomb headed toward Hiroshima, meant to end World War II! On sale Jan 19 ? 5 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Smother Dearest!" Based on the hit TV series on the Disney Channel! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

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HE NORM #7 by Michael Jantze The seventh quarterly collects more of Jantze's work in trade format. This issue pairs Norm's journal with each daily strip to once again give us what Will Eisner says is "instantly appealing." SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 Cover price $4.95.

by Kris Oprisko & Gabriel Hernandez The magical environs of Mr. Hood's Holiday House hold all the treats and wonders any child could imagine... but they also trap the unfortunate souls inside for eternity. When Harvey Swick discovers Holiday House's secret, he escapes into a world in which time has sped by without him. Now he must plunge inside once again to regain what's been taken from him. IDW's special adaptation of Clive Barker's whimsical novel continues here! SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $7.49 Cover price $7.49.

NOTE: All Text is in French - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in.

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Written by AKIRA YOSHIDA Penciled by GREG TOCCHINI Cover by JO CHEN "Worthy" SERIES FINALE! Trapped in the clutches of Hela, Thor must challenge the Goddess of Death herself to spare the life of Lady Sif. After all he has been through, will his much-fabled enchanted hammer Mjolnir be of any help? Has he finally proven himself worthy only to die a failure in the underworld? Catch the final issue of the critically acclaimed series! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605485-01211 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by George Romero Art by Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Bernie Wrightson Our "undead" hero, Damien Cross struggles for control of what's left of planet Earth! As the army of the resurrected dead swarm the land, there appears to be a rift growing between their Zombie General and his lieutenant, Rasputin! On sale Jan 5 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.95.

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In this issue: 2005 New York Toy Fair coverage begins! Plus: The History of MEGO Part 5; Sin City; DC Direct; Sideshow Collectibles; Figure Design Contest Winners. AFD's regular departments include Action News Briefs, Retro Report, Action on the Shelves and the Star Wars Update. Cover features Batman, Punisher and more. Magazine, full color. Cover price $5.95.

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Written by ROB RODI Penciled by JAMIE TOLAGSON Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ The waves of vampire attacks grow more frequent and more lethal as Blade and his team of slayers inch their way towards Castle Dracula, where the dark lord is reaching the critical point in his ascension to godhood. Even worse: the team is split by sacrifice, death...and a devastating betrayal. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+ Cover price $2.99.

"ALPHA/OMEGA" (W) Dan Slott (P) Francis Manapul (Col) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Adam Hughes. ANNIVERSARY ACTION! DAN SLOTT! FRANCIS MANAPUL! SUPER-SIZED! Uproarious She-Hulk writer Dan Slott takes us 500 years into the future where a band of hi-tech thieves are breaking into the secret chambers below Croft Manor...to raid Lara's Tomb! Watch as each piece of plunder tells a story in the life and times of the world's greatest treasure hunter, Lady Lara Croft! The FASTEST-paced Tomb Raider story ever is whipped onto the page at 90 miles an hour by Witchblade artist Francis Manapul! Plus, this anniversary extravaganza includes BONUS pin-ups from Tomb Raider's top artists! Cover price $3.99.

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TOP COW 2005 PREVIEW BOOK Art by Marc Silvestri, Alex Ross, Francis Manapul, Dale Keown, Tyler Kirkham, Tony Harris and more! New cover by Tyler Kirkham ONLY 99¢! Find out what's in store for the mighty, mighty Cow throughout all of 2005 with sneak peeks at both new and existing projects and creator interviews! It's all bargain-priced at under a buck! And if ya wanna milk the Cow in person, this book will also be available at Top Cow's 2005 convention stops! Full color 24 pages 99¢ one-shot special Cover price $0.99.

Variant white blank cover. TOP COW 2005 PREVIEW BOOKArt by Marc Silvestri, Alex Ross, Francis Manapul, Dale Keown, Tyler Kirkham, Tony Harris and more! New cover by Tyler KirkhamONLY 99¢! Find out what's in store for the mighty, mighty Cow throughout all of 2005 with sneak peeks at both new and existing projects and creator interviews! It's all bargain-priced at under a buck! And if ya wanna milk the Cow in person, this book will also be available at Top Cow's 2005 convention stops!Full color24 pages99¢one-shot special Cover price $0.99.

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In this issue of the toy magazine for the hardcore collector: Star Wars; Hot Wheels; NECA Sin City; The Goon - Mezco takes on comic industry's new darling; Dragon - how much is Special Ops Cody worth now?; McFarlane - 2005 schedule revealed; and Transformers Cybertron - first wave photos. Bonus Features: Pirates of the Caribbean; Hitchhiker's Guide; Planet of the Apes; The Lord of the Rings; Metal Gear Solid; Cult Classics; Sideshow's Scarface; Kill Bill; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; and X-Files. Plus: Guide to Wacky Wobblers inside! Cover price $5.95.

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In this issue of the toy magazine for the hardcore collector: Star Wars; Hot Wheels; NECA Sin City; The Goon - Mezco takes on comic industry's new darling; Dragon - how much is Special Ops Cody worth now?; McFarlane - 2005 schedule revealed; and Transformers Cybertron - first wave photos. Bonus Features: Pirates of the Caribbean; Hitchhiker's Guide; Planet of the Apes; The Lord of the Rings; Metal Gear Solid; Cult Classics; Sideshow's Scarface; Kill Bill; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; and X-Files. Plus: Guide to Wacky Wobblers inside! Cover price $5.95.

TOYFARE #91 BEST OF THE BEST EVER (REALLY)! * Our annual January "best of" rundown covering the previous year continues but with a twist ? a listing of "Best Evers"! The Best Toy ? ever! The best toy commercial ? ever! The best toy sculpt ? ever! It's the best of the best...of the best! What was the best toy in 1910? What's the greatest toy playset of all time? You wanted the best, you'll get the best! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE TRAVELS TO ASGARD! * Mego Spidey and Loki cross the rainbow bridge in a great quest to find the Mighty Thor who hasn't been seen in Twisted ToyFare Theatre for over 2 years. Where has the great Norse God of Thunder been all this time? Did he get a haircut? Will we see Mego Odin? Find out in this issue! MARVEL SELECT TOYS VISUAL PRICE GUIDE! * Instead of selecting a few select Marvel Select figures (from Diamond Select Toys), we selected the whole darn collection for a selection of visuals for our monthly visual price guide. Every action figure from this line will be featured, savored, possibly made fun of, and priced per the secondary market! * This month's cover will feature the toys from the red-hot Ultimates comic book by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch. STAR WARS EPISODE III TOYS YOU MAY NEVER SEE! * Lookin' forward to Star Wars Episode III? Can't wait for a new Anakin figure? Or another great Yoda figure? From the Burnt-to-a-Crisp Darth Vader to the In-Labor Amidala ? ToyFare unleashes its very own Star Wars line! THE GREATEST TOY PRICE GUIDE EVERY MONTH! * Find your favorites among the thousands of figures in our price guide that includes the "Top 10 Hottest Figures" and our hilarious "Hot Zone." Magazine (ULTIMATE AVENGERS cover) $4.99 Magazine (BEST TOYS EVER cover) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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TOYFARE #91 BEST OF THE BEST EVER (REALLY)! * Our annual January "best of" rundown covering the previous year continues but with a twist ? a listing of "Best Evers"! The Best Toy ? ever! The best toy commercial ? ever! The best toy sculpt ? ever! It's the best of the best...of the best! What was the best toy in 1910? What's the greatest toy playset of all time? You wanted the best, you'll get the best! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE TRAVELS TO ASGARD! * Mego Spidey and Loki cross the rainbow bridge in a great quest to find the Mighty Thor who hasn't been seen in Twisted ToyFare Theatre for over 2 years. Where has the great Norse God of Thunder been all this time? Did he get a haircut? Will we see Mego Odin? Find out in this issue! MARVEL SELECT TOYS VISUAL PRICE GUIDE! * Instead of selecting a few select Marvel Select figures (from Diamond Select Toys), we selected the whole darn collection for a selection of visuals for our monthly visual price guide. Every action figure from this line will be featured, savored, possibly made fun of, and priced per the secondary market! * This month's cover will feature the toys from the red-hot Ultimates comic book by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch. STAR WARS EPISODE III TOYS YOU MAY NEVER SEE! * Lookin' forward to Star Wars Episode III? Can't wait for a new Anakin figure? Or another great Yoda figure? From the Burnt-to-a-Crisp Darth Vader to the In-Labor Amidala ? ToyFare unleashes its very own Star Wars line! THE GREATEST TOY PRICE GUIDE EVERY MONTH! * Find your favorites among the thousands of figures in our price guide that includes the "Top 10 Hottest Figures" and our hilarious "Hot Zone." Magazine (ULTIMATE AVENGERS cover) $4.99 Magazine (BEST TOYS EVER cover) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Collects Transformers (1984-1991 Marvel) #51-55. In Last Stand, a terrifying new threat surfaces - the Mechannibals! Plus, the breathtaking début of the Micromasters. Features of this Preveiws Exclusive include unseen background material from Bob Budiansky, and a cover gallery of all the Diamond-exclusive hardback covers, featuring work by Bryan Hitch, Alan Davis, Barry Kitson, Kev Walker, Howard Chaykin and many other comics luminaries. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $19.95.

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Written by Jason Hall Art and cover by John Watkiss The thrill-packed ongoing series continues as Deirdre Myers ? a no-nonsense investigative reporter for the daily newsfeed The Relative Truth ?looks for answers to a series of mysterious murders and their relation to the shadowy Triggers. On sale Jan 19 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US ? Mature Readers THE 3-ISSUE MINISERIES CONCLUDES Cover price $2.95.

Preview "Trailer" for A Trip to Rundberg. Written by Nate Southard. Art by Shawn Richter. 5.5" x 8.5", 12 pages, B&W.

March 6, 2005. Cover: Rob and Amber of "The Amazing Race" and "Survivor." Inside: Spring Preview; Rob and Amber; Sylvester Stallone of "The Contender"; Paris Hilton; Dan Rather; Billy Campbell; "Alias." Cover price $2.49.

March 13, 2005. Cover: Kirstie Alley. Inside: Alley interview; the men of "Desperate Housewives"; Candice Bergen; "Veronica Mars"; Hugh Laurie of "House"; short Bill Maher interview. Cover price $2.49.

Battlestar Galactica cover. March 20, 2005. Inside: Ultimate "Battlestar Galactica" guide; Jill Hennessy of "Crossing Jordan"; Simon Cowell of "American Idol"; Mia Maestro of "Alias"; college basketball. Cover price $2.49.

Jill Hennessy cover. March 20, 2005. Inside: Ultimate "Battlestar Galactica" guide; Jill Hennessy of "Crossing Jordan"; Simon Cowell of "American Idol"; Mia Maestro of "Alias"; college basketball.

March 27, 2005. Cover: Patricia Arquette. Inside: "Medium"; "American Idol"; Mark Harmon; John Stamos; "Extreme Makeover Home Edition." Cover price $2.49.

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Direct Edition. Written by WARREN ELLIS Pencils & Cover by ADAM KUBERT "Negative Zone" The F.F. are in the N-Zone, the universe under ours...a vast, empty expanse. But if it's empty, what are those lights in the distance? Warren Ellis and Adam Kubert continue to dazzle! Part 3 of 6. 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.25 UPC: 5960605499-01511 Cover price $2.25.

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Newsstand Edition. Written by WARREN ELLIS Pencils & Cover by ADAM KUBERT "Negative Zone" The F.F. are in the N-Zone, the universe under ours...a vast, empty expanse. But if it's empty, what are those lights in the distance? Warren Ellis and Adam Kubert continue to dazzle! Part 3 of 6. 32 PGS./All Ages $2.99 Cover price $2.99.