Comic books August 2003

1st printing. Collects Transformers (1984-1991 Marvel) #13-18. Written by Bob Budiansky. Art by Don Perlin and Graham Nolan. Continuing the early adventures of the Transformers, stories that established the Robots in Disguise as the ultimate '80s icons! On Earth Optimus Prime faces the threat of Megatron and Shockwave, meanwhile on Cybertron, Blaster and the Autobot resistance must fight Decepticon overlord, Straxus whose megalomania is out of control! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

by Brad Mick, Pat Lee, Rob Armstrong, Edwin Garcia, Espen Grundetjern & Alan Wang "War and Peace": Lock and load, Transfans ? because it's all-out war as Prime and his newly found allies prepare for their final strike against Shockwave's citadel in Iacon. But is the altruistic Prime fully prepared to sacrifice Cybertron's newfound peace as well as possibly coming to blows with his former comrade Ultra Magnus? And what about the startling truth behind Shockwave's "modifications" to Cybertron and its inhabitants? And of course, keep your optics peeled for the treacherous Starscream he as furthers his own sinister agenda, which can mean only one thing?full spread chaos! Features two covers, both by Pat Lee. FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Brad Mick, Pat Lee, Rob Armstrong, Edwin Garcia, Espen Grundetjern & Alan Wang "War and Peace": Lock and load, Transfans ? because it's all-out war as Prime and his newly found allies prepare for their final strike against Shockwave's citadel in Iacon. But is the altruistic Prime fully prepared to sacrifice Cybertron's newfound peace as well as possibly coming to blows with his former comrade Ultra Magnus? And what about the startling truth behind Shockwave's "modifications" to Cybertron and its inhabitants? And of course, keep your optics peeled for the treacherous Starscream he as furthers his own sinister agenda, which can mean only one thing?full spread chaos! Features two covers, both by Pat Lee. FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Cover 1 of 2: Red Fold-out cover three guys one with a sword with a robot head in background. by John Ney Rieber, Jae Lee, & June Chung This is the one you've all been waiting for! The year is 1939 and a twisted alliance between a hate-crazed dictator and a ruthless general has left Europe in flames, and in chains. The world's only hope against the threat: the creation of an elite counterstrike force, codenamed G.I. Joe! But are even the Joes tough enough to take down this evil empire when it enlists the aid of a merciless army of alien war machines known as the Decepticons? Written by acclaimed writer John Ney Reiber (Captain America) with stunning artwork by Jae Lee (Inhumans), this six-issue epic mini-series promises a startling re-imagination of these classic characters that defined the concepts of 'hero' and 'villain' for generations with grit, heart, and adrenaline. Features two covers, one by Jae Lee and one by Pat Lee. REGULAR?FC, 32pg $2.95 HOLO FOIL?FC, 32pg $5.95 Cover price $2.95.

Cover 2 of 2: Grey cover with guys lined up and a giant robot behind them. by John Ney Rieber, Jae Lee, & June Chung This is the one you've all been waiting for! The year is 1939 and a twisted alliance between a hate-crazed dictator and a ruthless general has left Europe in flames, and in chains. The world's only hope against the threat: the creation of an elite counterstrike force, codenamed G.I. Joe! But are even the Joes tough enough to take down this evil empire when it enlists the aid of a merciless army of alien war machines known as the Decepticons? Written by acclaimed writer John Ney Reiber (Captain America) with stunning artwork by Jae Lee (Inhumans), this six-issue epic mini-series promises a startling re-imagination of these classic characters that defined the concepts of 'hero' and 'villain' for generations with grit, heart, and adrenaline. Features two covers, one by Jae Lee and one by Pat Lee. REGULAR?FC, 32pg $2.95 HOLO FOIL?FC, 32pg $5.95 Cover price $2.95.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate cover by Jae Lee with Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. Limited to 5,500 copies.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Red Foil Alternate cover by Jae Lee with Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. Limited to 1,500 copies.

by John Ney Rieber, Jae Lee, & June Chung This is the one you've all been waiting for! The year is 1939 and a twisted alliance between a hate-crazed dictator and a ruthless general has left Europe in flames, and in chains. The world's only hope against the threat: the creation of an elite counterstrike force, codenamed G.I. Joe! But are even the Joes tough enough to take down this evil empire when it enlists the aid of a merciless army of alien war machines known as the Decepticons? Written by acclaimed writer John Ney Reiber (Captain America) with stunning artwork by Jae Lee (Inhumans), this six-issue epic mini-series promises a startling re-imagination of these classic characters that defined the concepts of 'hero' and 'villain' for generations with grit, heart, and adrenaline. Features two covers, one by Jae Lee and one by Pat Lee. REGULAR?FC, 32pg $2.95 HOLO FOIL?FC, 32pg $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart VF/NM 9.0 $17.50 View scan

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $7.60

Add to cart VF 8.0 $7.20

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Dreamwave's Official Guide to the Transformers by Adam Patyk & Various The latest issue of the ultimate guide to Dreamwave's exciting new Transformers continuity provides the grim profile information on one of the Decepticons' greatest and coldest villains, the mighty Shockwave! Character images provided by the top-notch Dreamwave art team make this the best way to catch up with optic sensor-popping versions of old and new favorites. This installment is chock-full of classics like Prowl, Rodimus Prime, Scourge, and more ? keep your scanners on to absorb all their bio info and detect hints about the Transformers tales to come! FC, 64pg (5 of 8) $5.25 Cover price $5.25.

Mummy-rama Free-for-all! Story by Tony DiGerolamo. Art by Jeff Toliver. Cover by Jay Moreno. Wingnut Games takes over publication of the fantasy-adventure comedy previously published by Kenzer & Co. of Knights of the Dinner Table. Turned into zombies, our heroes are forced to march to the city of Tula and confront their own futures …and that turns out to be the mummy lord Tezcatipoca's fatal mistake. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

"The Fire Still Burns" by Donald McQuay. Cover price $2.00.

August 2, 2003. Violence and profanity on network TV; "The O.C."; Gloria Reuben. Cover price $1.99.

August 9, 2003. Cover: Jay Leno. Inside: Leno article/interview (with numerous quotes from Jerry Seinfeld); Shark Week; fitness tips from stars such as Eliza Dushku and David Boreanaz (of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), Jeff Probst, Elisha Cuthbert ("24"), and others; TiVo; Tracey Ullman. Cover price $1.99.

Cover: Paige Davis wrapped in wallpaper. August 16, 2003. Inside: "Trading Spaces"; Bob Hope tribute; the Smoking Gun Web site; Jamie Kennedy Q&A. Cover price $2.99.

August 23, 2003. Cover: Dr. Phil. Inside: Dr. Phil article/interview; Parents' Guide to Kids' TV; ESPM's "Playmakers"; "Modern Marvels"; Chris Rock Q&A. Cover price $2.49.

Bill Parcells (Dallas Cowboys) cover. August 30, 2003. Inside: NFL preview; behind the scenes at "Big Brother"; Ellen DeGeneres interview' "Battlestar Galactica" news and photo. Cover price $2.49.

August 2, 2003. Cover: Jennifer Garner and Michael Vartan of "Alias." Inside: results of Reader's Poll. NOTE: Many Canadian TV Guides have a wavy quality caused during the printing process. We do not count this as a defect. Cover price $1.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Derrick Belanger. Art by Brian Belanger. Collects the first two issues of Twenty-Three Skidoo! into one volume plus supplemental material. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Joseph Wight. On a post-WWIII Earth dominated by warlords and would-be kings, U.S. Special Forces survivor Jed Saxon flees to the Caribbean, where he finds hope and purpose with the mysterious girl nicknamed "Toots." Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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Cover by Mark Bagley Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Mark Bagley (p) Meet Geldhoff, the latest bad-news troublemaker to get on Spider-Man's nerves. And one thing's clear: Geldhoff's frightening abilities mean he won't be easily dismissed! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES...$2.25 UPC: 5960605031-04211 Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by David Finch Brian Michael Bendis (w)/David Finch (p) If you thought ULTIMATE WAR was a "blockbuster" watch Brian Bendis & David Finch raise the ante in a real "BLOCKBUSTER." This new 6-issue story arc teams Spider-Man & Wolverine & will feature upcoming appearances by the ULTIMATES and DAREDEVIL! Why is Wolverine running from the X-Men? That's for Bendis to know and you to find out! A must-have for ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN readers! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES...$2.25 UPC: 5960605047-03411 Cover price $2.25.

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Brian Michael Bendis and limited to 599 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity.Cover by David Finch Brian Michael Bendis (w)/David Finch (p) If you thought ULTIMATE WAR was a "blockbuster" watch Brian Bendis & David Finch raise the ante in a real "BLOCKBUSTER." This new 6-issue story arc teams Spider-Man & Wolverine & will feature upcoming appearances by the ULTIMATES and DAREDEVIL! Why is Wolverine running from the X-Men? That's for Bendis to know and you to find out! A must-have for ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN readers! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES...$2.25 UPC: 5960605047-03411 Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Return of King!" Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN (2001-2009 1st Series) #26-33.

Written by MARK MILLAR. Art by ADAM KUBERT and DAVID FINCH. Cover by ADAM KUBERT.

Magneto, the X-Men's deadliest villain, returns. They've faced the Weapon X program, Proteus and even the superhuman strikeforce known as The Ultimates. Now, still licking their wounds from their prior battles, can Xavier's mutant team possibly survive the return of their most powerful foe?

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Wandering Beast!" Collects Ultra Klutz (1986-1991) #24-31, Lost Laughter (1993) #1-4, Ultra Klutz Dreams (1998) and material from Negative Burn (1993-1997 Caliber) #15-18. Story and art by Jeff Nicholson. At long last! Following up on the 520-page Ultra Klutz Book One is this 400-page finale, gathering up the second half of this '80s/'90s classic! Includes Ultra Klutz #24-31, Ultra Klutz Dreams, and the Lost Laughter sequel and conclusion. A big chunk of comics history from six-time Eisner Award-nominee, Jeff Nicholson (Through the Habitrails, Father & Son, Colonia). Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 400 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

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TONY WONG/KHOO FUK LUNG On sale August 27, FC, 40pg, (1 of 10), $3.99 When it comes to electrifying, city-smashing, monster-bashing action, nothing can touch the adventures of Ultraman Tiga! In the year 2049, the Earth has settled into a period of relative peace, thanks in large part to the global efforts of GUTS?the Global Unlimited Task Squad?an international alliance dedicated to protecting mankind from threats within the planet and beyond. But when a mysterious meteor carrying an ominous message crashes next to GUTS headquarters, it heralds the end of peacetime and the return of the giant monsters that terrorized humanity many millions of years ago. Mankind's only hope is to find the lost land of Tiga and reawaken the 160-foot-tall warrior Ultraman! But that hope could be extinguished before it even begins, as the sinister monsters Melba and Golza set their sights on destroying Tiga and the sleeping guardian before he can arise to defeat them! Presenting the red-hot series from Hong Kong, translated in English for the first time!. Ultraman Tiga is brought to you by international superstars Tony Wong and Khoo Fuk Lung. Each issue is a bargain?40 full-color pages for only $3.99! Cover price $3.99.

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Covers by Phillip Tan and Randy Green Chuck Austen (w)/Philip Tan (a) "Sacred Vows" Parts 1 (of 2)?Two special X-Men Events in June! An X-Men Wedding! New loves are born and old ties are forever severed in one of the most important X-Men moments of the year! And new artist PHILLIP TAN makes his UNCANNY debut! Last month new readers flocked to the series with the 25-cent issue, this month they meet comics' next artistic superstar! 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 (each) UPC: 5960602461-42511 UPC: 5960602461-42611 Cover price $2.25.

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Covers by Phillip Tan and Randy Green Chuck Austen (w)/Philip Tan (a) "Sacred Vows" Part 2 of 2?Two special X-Men Events in June! An X-Men Wedding! New loves are born and old ties are forever severed in one of the most important X-Men moments of the year! And new artist PHILLIP TAN makes his UNCANNY debut! Last month new readers flocked to the series with the 25-cent issue, this month they meet comics' next artistic superstar! 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 (each) UPC: 5960602461-42511 UPC: 5960602461-42611 Cover price $2.25.

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by Various This issue features a new cover by William Van Horn illustrating his story, "Fools of the Trade," which leads the book. Also in this issue is a Gyro Gearloose story by Carl Barks, as well as Scrooge McDuck adventure stories by Carl Fallberg and Romano Scarpa, and Geoffrey Blum and Daniel Branca! 68 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

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by McKeever, Dogan, & Lau A brand-new spectacular jump into the future. Sean McKeever takes the reigns of Vampi and plunges her into the harsh reality of New Chicago, a corporation-run mega-city that has more dark secrets than anyone is willing to admit. Some new young faces join Vampi in her crusade to simply try and make right what has gone so horribly wrong. Regular covers by series creator Kevin Lau and Omar Dogan, and a Limited cover by fan-favorite Phil Noto, limited to only 1,500 copies. REG. LAU CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.99 REG. DOGAN CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.99 LTD. NOTO CVR.?FC, 32pg $9.95 Cover price $2.99.

Royal Blue Edition Limited to 100 copies. Includes a certificate of authenticity from Anarchy Studios.
by McKeever, Dogan, & Lau A brand-new spectacular jump into the future. Sean McKeever takes the reigns of Vampi and plunges her into the harsh reality of New Chicago, a corporation-run mega-city that has more dark secrets than anyone is willing to admit. Some new young faces join Vampi in her crusade to simply try and make right what has gone so horribly wrong. 32pg, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Gold Foil Limited Edition Cover. by McKeever, Dogan, & Lau A brand-new spectacular jump into the future. Sean McKeever takes the reigns of Vampi and plunges her into the harsh reality of New Chicago, a corporation-run mega-city that has more dark secrets than anyone is willing to admit. Some new young faces join Vampi in her crusade to simply try and make right what has gone so horribly wrong. Cover price $2.99.

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by McKeever, Dogan, & Lau A brand-new spectacular jump into the future. Sean McKeever takes the reigns of Vampi and plunges her into the harsh reality of New Chicago, a corporation-run mega-city that has more dark secrets than anyone is willing to admit. Some new young faces join Vampi in her crusade to simply try and make right what has gone so horribly wrong. Regular covers by series creator Kevin Lau and Omar Dogan, and a Limited cover by fan-favorite Phil Noto, limited to only 1,500 copies. REG. LAU CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.99 REG. DOGAN CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.99 LTD. NOTO CVR.?FC, 32pg $9.95 Cover price $2.99.

Limited Edition cover by Noto. by McKeever, Dogan, & Lau A brand-new spectacular jump into the future. Sean McKeever takes the reigns of Vampi and plunges her into the harsh reality of New Chicago, a corporation-run mega-city that has more dark secrets than anyone is willing to admit. Some new young faces join Vampi in her crusade to simply try and make right what has gone so horribly wrong. Regular covers by series creator Kevin Lau and Omar Dogan, and a Limited cover by fan-favorite Phil Noto, limited to only 1,500 copies. REG. LAU CVR.?FC, 32pg$2.99 REG. DOGAN CVR.?FC, 32pg$2.99

Anarchy Studios Museum Edition Artist Proof with certificate of authenticity from Jay Company Comics, fewer than ten copies in circulation. By McKeever, Dogan, & Lau A brand-new spectacular jump into the future. Sean McKeever takes the reigns of Vampi and plunges her into the harsh reality of New Chicago, a corporation-run mega-city that has more dark secrets than anyone is willing to admit. Some new young faces join Vampi in her crusade to simply try and make right what has gone so horribly wrong.

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Girl with horse and moon in background. by Dan Jolley & Stefano Caselli A special stand-alone story! Vampirella's at the Emerald Isle to aid a Circus member's family drama. They say the banshees sing to warn those they like of an impending death. But what if you hear a mocking wail?. Regular Cover by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti; also available in a Limited Cover by Joe Chiodo as well as a Photo Cover edition, both limited to 1,500 copies. REGULAR COVER?FC, 32pg$2.99 LIMITED COVER?FC, 32pg$9.95 PHOTO COVER?FC, 32pg$9.95 Cover price $2.99.

Painted cover, Girl with pet monster. by Dan Jolley & Stefano Caselli A special stand-alone story! Vampirella's at the Emerald Isle to aid a Circus member's family drama. They say the banshees sing to warn those they like of an impending death. But what if you hear a mocking wail?. Regular Cover by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti; also available in a Limited Cover by Joe Chiodo as well as a Photo Cover edition, both limited to 1,500 copies. REGULAR COVER?FC, 32pg$2.99 LIMITED COVER?FC, 32pg$9.95 PHOTO COVER?FC, 32pg$9.95 Cover price $2.99.

Limited "Model" Photo Cover. by Dan Jolley & Stefano Caselli A special stand-alone story! Vampirella's at the Emerald Isle to aid a Circus member's family drama. They say the banshees sing to warn those they like of an impending death. But what if you hear a mocking wail?. Regular Cover by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti; also available in a Limited Cover by Joe Chiodo as well as a Photo Cover edition, both limited to 1,500 copies. REGULAR COVER?FC, 32pg$2.99 LIMITED COVER?FC, 32pg$9.95 PHOTO COVER?FC, 32pg$9.95 Cover price $9.95.

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Cover by Sam Keith Daniel Way (w)/Francisco Herrera (p) "SHIVER" Pt. 3 Why is Venom Back? Why's it in the Artic? Who or what could Venom be afraid of? The mysteries of 2003's hottest new series continue! [This is a resolicitation. All previous orders are cancelled.] 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

by Dan Parent "Are You For Real": Inspired by the success of the reality show starring shock-rock family, "The Oswalds," Veronica enters her own family in a reality show contest! The only problem is, the action doesn't really "heat up" until "special guest-star" Archie Andrews shows up! "Queen of the Castle": Veronica decides to leave the building of sand castles to the peasants ? so she can build a sand throne for herself! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

WRITTEN BY JONATHAN VANKIN; ART AND COVER BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI AND SHAWN MARTINBROUGH In stores June 4. Something's fishy in Bangkok as this 4-issue miniseries continues. Three days in the decadent metropolis and American tourists Marz and Tuez are already embroiled in an international sex scandal. Expect plenty of sex, lies, white elephants, and cross-dressing Thai kickboxers. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Limited Signed Edition - Limited to 500 copies, Signed by Richard Corben and Harlan Ellison. Collects Vic and Blood (1987) #1-2. Story by Harlan Ellison. Art and cover by Richard Corben. Legendary Heavy Metal artist Corben adapts Ellisons award-winning, controversial short story A Boy and His Dog, which also inspired the 1970s cult-classic film starring Don Johnson. The iBooks edition features the original prose stories by Ellison alongside Corbens adaptations, plus new illustrations and a new cover by Corben. In a ruined future, Vic hunts for survival and women with the aid of his telepathic dog, Blood. When Vic is lured into a subterranean paradise that needs virile men, its bad news for the buddy team. Also featuring two other stories exploring the world of Vic and Blood. Other features include an original Richard Corben painting done exclusively for this Collector's Edition. Signatures from both Ellison and Corbin are included in exclusive material section of the book! Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature readers. Cover price $34.95.

This issue includes the following: an interview with Gordon Hessler (plus reviews of several of his films) and reviews of Eraserhead, The Beach Girls and the Monster; The Trip, Psych-Out, The Killer Snakes, Astro Boy volumes 7-9, Heavy Traffic, Godzilla's Revenge, Klute, The Mephisto Walz, and more. Cover depicts Vincent Price in The Oblong Box. Cover price $6.50.

(W) Joshua Dysart (A) Tone Rodriguez (I) Digital Chameleon Cover A - Tone Rodriguez Cover B - Bill O'Neil FC 32pp $2.95 Bi-monthly four-issue finite series In stores the week of March 26th. Retailers: See order form for incentive program. The Concept: Rankor Island is a carnival of social ills, a tilt-a-whirl of manic violence, vigilante justice and police-corruption . . . the end harvest of civilization. Through this madness staggers Lieutenant Cheri Major and Detective Earnest Houston, two cops unwittingly on the verge of discovering the unseen forces that imprison us all. VIOLENT MESSIAHS is a sci-fi mystery, love story, about criminal politics, man's search for individuality, and the nature of violence. This Issue: The streets of Rankor Island erupt in riots and the murderer who carves the word "scalpel" into her victims remains at large. Cheri has received a nightmarish visit from the "Family". Her sanity shaken, she runs to the very person she's investigating, the dominatrix Ling Kawaguchi. Cheri is taken in... and strapped down. Will Cheri find, through bondage, the inner strength needed to survive the violent culmination of Scalpel's secret? Fetish, isolation, mystery... Violent Messiahs. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Joshua Dysart (A) Tone Rodriguez (I) Digital Chameleon Cover A - Tone Rodriguez Cover B - Bill O'Neil FC 32pp $2.95 Bi-monthly four-issue finite series In stores the week of March 26th. Retailers: See order form for incentive program. The Concept: Rankor Island is a carnival of social ills, a tilt-a-whirl of manic violence, vigilante justice and police-corruption . . . the end harvest of civilization. Through this madness staggers Lieutenant Cheri Major and Detective Earnest Houston, two cops unwittingly on the verge of discovering the unseen forces that imprison us all. VIOLENT MESSIAHS is a sci-fi mystery, love story, about criminal politics, man's search for individuality, and the nature of violence. This Issue: The streets of Rankor Island erupt in riots and the murderer who carves the word "scalpel" into her victims remains at large. Cheri has received a nightmarish visit from the "Family". Her sanity shaken, she runs to the very person she's investigating, the dominatrix Ling Kawaguchi. Cheri is taken in... and strapped down. Will Cheri find, through bondage, the inner strength needed to survive the violent culmination of Scalpel's secret? Fetish, isolation, mystery... Violent Messiahs. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Written by Alan Moore. Art by José Villarrubia. In a story full of lust, madness, and ecstasy, meet 12 distinctive characters that lived in central England over the span of 6,000 years. Their narratives are woven together in patterns of recurring events, strange traditions, and uncanny visions. Hardcover, 284 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $26.95.

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(W) Dan Jolley (P) Mike Norton and Clint Hilinski (I) Clayton Brown (Cover) Mike Norton and Brett Smith FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly In stores the week of August 27th. THE CONCEPT: Hidden in the depths of the planet Arus are five giant mechanical lions. Together, with the aid of magics long forgotten, they form Voltron: Defender of the Universe, an immensely powerful robot that will give the people of Arus the means necessary to restore their war-torn galaxy to peace. At the helm of the lions: five courageous pilots who have sworn themselves to protect this alien world, and the princess who commands it. THIS ISSUE: With a few moments to breathe, Keith and the rest of his team try to learn more about Arus and its situation, even as Sven lies in a coma. But their respite is all too brief, as they receive a visit from Zarkon's son, Prince Lotor ? and to their horror, see a gigantic Coffin ship arrive, bearing one of Hagar's dreaded Robeasts. Will Sven awaken in time for the five pilots to stop the threat? Witness the first sign of Voltron's true return, in Chapter 4 of "Revelations." Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Waiting Place (2000 Amazing Ink) #7-12. Written by Sean McKeever. Art by Mike Norton. This final collection wraps up the acclaimed teen drama series. Follow Jeffry, Lora, Jill, Scott, Cullen, and the rest through the cold, harsh winter to the series' final moments, ringing in the New Year. Cover by Norton with an introduction by Jeff Smith. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.95.

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1st printing.

By Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott.

Baby Blues delightfully depicts the adventure that is parenting for Darryl and Wanda MacPherson-a daily adventure most of us are able to survive with the aid of humor. This treasury collects the best of the hilarious antics of parenting small children from the collections Baby Blues: Unplugged, Dad to the Bone, and Never a Dry Moment.

Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

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by Various "Hound of the Moaning Hills," a Carl Barks story drawn by Daan Jippes from Barks' layouts, leads this issue. Also: Don Rosa's "The Three Caballeros Ride Again" ? the first installment of a three-part epic reuniting Donald with Panchito and José Carioca ? wraps the book, which sports a Rosa cover illustrating the tale. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.