Comic books May 2001

WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON;ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY;COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY. Guest-starring Superman! The Man of Steel is tracking down a Metropolis mobster who's hiding out in Gotham, but he needs the help of Gotham's hometown hero on his search! Besides, only Batman knows where to get the best Italian food in Gotham at 4 a.m.! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

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WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND TOM PEYER. ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, GENE COLAN, AND JOHN FLOYD. COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND. Poison Ivy escapes Arkham and heads for a "Save the Rainforest" benefit where she decides to take a few hostages ? including Robin's father, Jack Drake! When Batman and Robin arrive, they find the hostages now under Ivy's control ? and ordered by Ivy to attack! Plus, a black & white backup feature written by Tom Peyer and illustrated by Gene Colan! FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY BOB LAYTON;ART AND COVER BY DICK GIORDANO ELSEWORLDS. The Elseworlds miniseries continues! Suffering a serious injury to the head, actor Byron Wyatt is now convinced he has always been his most famous role...Batman. Now "Batman" is set on getting revenge against studio mogul Jack "the Joker" Napier for Wyatt's "murder." FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 3) Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH;ART BY MARK D. BRIGHT AND ROMEO TANGHAL;PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET ELSEWORLDS. The Elseworlds miniseries concludes! Tallant's crime-fighting force, the League of Batmen, has been helping humanity survive a world ravaged by war and disease ? but now it's time for a final confrontation with true evil. Tallant and the League prepare for an all-out assault on the man who killed Tallant's father: the demonic Ra's al Ghul. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 2) Cover price $5.95.

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WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH;ART AND COVER BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI. The conclusion of the 5-part "Terror." The Scarecrow unleashes the ultimate deathtrap for Batman, in the Horror House redesigned with only one purpose ? to destroy the Dark Knight! But the Scarecrow hasn't counted on Hugo Strange who rises from the dead yet again to kill both Batman and Scarecrow. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

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Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "See What Develops," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; An undeveloped roll of film from years ago reminds Betty why she puts up with Archie. "Hair Care," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty wants to cut her hair short, but Archie manages to change her mind. "Water Works," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Ernie Colón, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie's so worried about an approaching test that he forgets other things. "Party Too Hearty," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty gets so many birthday cakes at school that she doesn't have room at the end of the day for the cake her parents plan to give her. "Marvelous Make-Overs for Betty," art by Stan Goldberg; Betty models fashions and hair styles submitted by readers. "Fated to Be Mated," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty fills out her fall schedule of classes with the intent of gaining new experiences and avoiding Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Angelo Decesare and Kathleen Webb. Art and cover by Jeff Shultz and Henry Scarpelli. Archie needs a scarf to keep warm, so both of the girls get him a scarf. Betty keeps buying things for Veronica, because Veronica only has a $100 bill and no one can make change. Veronica doesn't have to go by the rules. Casual Fashions two-pager with Betty and Veronica, art by Jeff Schultz. The gang is helping Veronica with the play she is directing for the Riverdale Elementary School. 36 pages, full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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By Dan Parent and Mike Pellowski. "Look Who's Not Talking!": Veronica gets her tonsils out and that means she can't talk for awhile. That's bad timing - she's about to debate Reggie in English class! When she decides to write everything out on a pad, however, she proves the pen is mightier than the boor! "Prize Fooled": Veronica learns her talent really is shopping when she becomes a winning contestant on the game show, "Guess The Price!" "And The Winner Is": Move over, Carson - Brigitte, Betty, and Veronica have just won a co-hosting spot on NTV's request video show! FC, 32pg. Cover price $1.99.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON;ART AND COVER BY BUTCH GUICE. Part 2 of the 3-part "History Lesson!" Black Canary is lost in the past looking for the murderous Ravens, but her one possible ally ? a Viking ? has hidden motives. And Canary's knowledge of how history will play out, especially who lives and who dies, just may get her killed! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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cover by sal velluto & bob almond christopher priest/norm breyfogle Captain America guests-stars as the Black Panther is put on trial! It's the perfect time for new readers to jump onboard as T'Challa stands before the National Security Council! At stake: the citizenship of Everett K. Ross?and the Panther's right to walk on American soil! Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Collects Marvel Knights Black Widow (1999 1st Series) #1-3 and Black Widow (2001) #1-3. Written by Devin Grayson and Greg Rucka. Art by J.G. Jones and Scott Hampton. Two leather-clad Black Widows - for the price of one! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

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The Gathering: Part 15 of 15 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. "The Gathering" concludes with this powerful, gripping chapter! Rin has almost won her way through the checkpoint with her tear-filled story of the death of the parents of the mother she's pretending to be. But as she and Nakaya prepare to leave, the head of the checkpoint has one last question: how could a young woman like herself really have given birth to two children? Before he'll believe her, he wants her to show him the proof, written on her body! If she's caught, it's death for the both of them. How can Rin prove that she's given birth with such a child-like body? Be ready to ride the edge of your seat in the latest issue of this Eisner Award-winning series! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "The Night Shifters!"

By Cade Merrill (Carol Ellis).

In this Young Adult series, Cade Merill, the cousin of Heather Donahue, investigates the mystery surrounding the Blair Witch in attempt to discover what really happened to Heather, Mike, and Josh.

Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, Text Only.

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cover by andy kubert scott lobdell/trevor mcCarthy Is Blink in love? Lost in the Negative Zone, young Clarice finds herself cut off from everyone she care for and in the arms of another! But even as these two young lovers come together, they are faced with a legion of enemies and an unholy alliance that could destroy the Age of Apocalypse! Cover price $2.99.

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By Chynna Clugston-Major. Bleu begins losing her mind. With her inability to wrest the video of her in the bath out of the hands of the sweaty boys who took it, and with Clover suddenly acting weird around her, the stress and pressure take the form of a giant Otter. She can see it and hear it, but can anyone else? Is someone slipping something crazy in her cereal, or has she just watched Harvey one too many times?! To make matters even stranger, Alan asks Bleu out on a date, and she shocks everyone -- including herself -- by saying yes! Continuing the hyper-charged new series by industry sensation Chynna Clugston-Major! One part screwball comedy, two parts fantasy, 100% cool comics! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Kids are Alright!" Collects Blue Monday: The Kids are Alright (2000) #1-3. Story and art by Chynna Clugston-Major. Relive the adventures of Bleu, Clover, and the gang as they go from prank war to karaoke to the concert of all concerts, the pinnacle of Bleu's adolescent hero worship, Adam Ant. In addition to the first mini-series, this expanded collection contains the hard-to-find short stories from various indie anthologies in an all new printing. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

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By Jeff Smith. Lucius and the villagers set off through the devastated valley to see who or what is left of Atheia. But a cloud of treason and suspicion hangs over the old bar owner's head. Meanwhile, Fone and Thorn reach the outer limits of the ancient city where they meet the local stickeaters. b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "PSmith!" Story and art by Phil Foglio. Revisit the controlled anarchy of planet New Hong Kong and hero Buck Godot, the futuristic gun-for-hire who is "always available, but never free." In this volume, Buck has to deal with an antagonist who refuses to stay dead, as well as the threatened loss of his beloved local bar. Humor and hard science fiction from Hugo award winning cartoonist Phil Foglio, the co-creator of 'Girl Genius.' Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $7.95.

Hate: Book 6 - 1st printing. Collects Hate (1990-1998 1st Printing) #26-30. By Peter Bagge. The 6th volume of the complete Buddy Bradley stories from Hate. Softcover, 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $16.95.

Part 3 of 4 - Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe. Art by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. Cover by Cliff Richards and P. Craig Russel. Giles' new girlfriend is still missing and possibly in the clutches of the bugmen. Willow and Tara come across a possible solution to Sunnydale's insect problem in a dusty volume called Demonic Entomology. Giles, worried that he's about to lose another lover to Sunnydale's prolific obituary page, isn't able to conjure up the requisite magical pesticide, leaving Buffy to face the hive on her own! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Part 3 of 4 - Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe. Art by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. Giles' new girlfriend is still missing and possibly in the clutches of the bugmen. Willow and Tara come across a possible solution to Sunnydale's insect problem in a dusty volume called Demonic Entomology. Giles, worried that he's about to lose another lover to Sunnydale's prolific obituary page, isn't able to conjure up the requisite magical pesticide, leaving Buffy to face the hive on her own! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by michael ryan. robert weinberg/michael ryan. What is Cable's biggest problem, his deteriorating relationship with the X-Men, or the group of anarchist mutants know as the Dark Sisterhood? Cover price $2.25.

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"Duel" Script by Dan Jurgens. Pencils by Dan Jurgens. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Dan Jurgens. Batroc the Leaper is back! And he's on special assignment to steal SHIELD's top secret battle plan for retaking its stolen Helicarrier! SHIELD's director obviously doesn't want the plan leaked, because she hopes to recapture the massive airship from the Red Skull very soon! Consequently, Sharon Carter contacts the Sentinel of Liberty and puts him on Batroc's trail. A few hours later along the Atlantic shoreline, the two old rivals meet! Captain America vs. Batroc once again! Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, Connie Ferrari, Nick Fury, and David Ferrari. (Note: The Red Skull hijacked the Helicarrier in X-Men (1st series) Annual 1999.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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cover by JIM STARLIN & AL MILGROM PETER DAVID/JIM STARLIN/AL MILGROM ? THE SCOOP: Due to overwhelming demand, Jim Starlin is back?and he's brought Thanos with him! ? THE STORY: The mad Titan calls upon Captain Marvel?and special guest-star Thor?to undertake a life-threatening mission! But why would Genis and the thunder god agree to work for the fiend who almost obliterated the universe? And will it be Rick Jones' life that's forever changed? ? THE CREATORS: His guest-stint on CAPTAIN MARVEL #11 generated massive critical acclaim, so we're bringing Starlin back for two more big issues! You can bet that's made writer Peter David and guest-inker Al Milgrom happy! ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.50.

By CLAMP. Sakura and company have fallen into the trap of a Clow Card! Will they every be able to find their way out of Maze's puzzle? As the heroes get desperate and hungry, help comes in an unusual form. What is Ms. Mitsuki's way of getting through a maze? Watch and see! b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $2.95.

WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH;ART BY ROBERT POPE AND DAN DAVIS;COVER BY C. MARTIN CROKER. It's time for the annual Lemmy Awards...and the "Space Ghost: Coast to Coast" show is nominated for eleven of 'em. Unfortunately, so is "The Brak Show." Put on your tuxedos and get ready for an all- star showdown featuring mayhem, dancing girls and lots of pie! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

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WRITTEN BY JOHN FRANCIS MOORE;ART AND COVER BY STAZ JOHNSON AND WAYNE FAUCHER. John Francis Moore begins a startling 3-issue story. For months, there have been two Catwomans running around, but the truth behind the matter lies in a most unexpected place, as Catwoman discovers someone very close has turned on her! And if she didn't have enough problems already, what the heck is she doing breaking into Arkham Asylum?! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing. "An Onerous Battle!" Story and art by Wee Tian Beng. The explosive clash between Xue Wu and Red Phoenix atop a cliff ends in a landslide! And as Xue Wu falls to his certain doom from the cliff, Chi Xue arrives on the scene and discovers the injured Red Phoenix. Elsewhere, during a game of chess, Tian Yuan realizes that Wei Qi is not as ruthless as Xuan Hua Divine had made him out to be. Also, after breaking through the Eight Sky Ways Map, the destructive forces led by Moon Monarch and her allies are faced with the Nine Heavenly Swords formation set up by Wang Chan and company. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 152 pages, B&W. NOTE: May or may NOT include poster. Cover price $9.95.

"Latter Days" Part 1 of 35 ? The final Cerebus story arc begins here! Having spent a number of years in the privileged life of a bartender in Cirinist Territory, and having then traveled from plush accommodation to plush accommodation as the traveling companion of the Princess of Palnu, the first thing Cerebus finds outside Cirinist is that he has to find a job in "This Aardvark, This Shepherd!" b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.25.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. "Form & Void!" Collects Cerebus (1977-2004) #251-265. By Dave Sim and Gerhard. In the concluding half of the 'Going Home' storyline, meet Ham Ernestway, the only writer capable of turning Cerebus into a complete drooling fanboy. Ham and his wife Mary guide Cerebus and Jaka along The Chesmi River Trail, north to Sand Hills Creek, Cerebus' boyhood home. Includes the collected notes on Form & Void, 'To Ham & Ham Not.' Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x10-in., 432 pages, B&W. NOTE: First printings are limited signed and numbered copies. Cover price $25.00.

Volume 14 - 2nd and later printings. "Form & Void!" Collects Cerebus (1977-2004) #251-265. By Dave Sim and Gerhard. In the concluding half of the 'Going Home' storyline, meet Ham Ernestway, the only writer capable of turning Cerebus into a complete drooling fanboy. Ham and his wife Mary guide Cerebus and Jaka along The Chesmi River Trail, north to Sand Hills Creek, Cerebus' boyhood home. Includes the collected notes on Form & Void, 'To Ham & Ham Not.' Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x10-in., 432 pages, B&W. Cover price $30.00.

by Golden & Sniegoski, Lashley, & Arnold The first look at an all-new series, sure to appeal to fans of The Matrix, John Woo action movies, manga, and vampires! Written by the hot writing team of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Christopher Golden and Thomas Sniegoski, penciled by Rising Stars artist Ken Lashley, and inked by Chaos! star Curtis Arnold, Jade (set to debut April 2001) is a series for today's comic book reader. This edition features preview art in color and black-and-white and interviews with the creative team and the martial artist fight coordinator Chaos! hired to consult on the project! Cover by Ken Lashley, Curtis Arnold, and Jay Fotos. PC Cover price $1.99.

Script of issue 1. May 2001. 8.5" x 11". 32 single-sided pages. Black and white. Mature. Cover price $4.95.

By Andrew French, Steven Domanski and Scott Fabianek. It's springtime in Boston and Marty Miller is looking for a new apartment. Welcome to 6 Kinsey Circle and spend some time in the lives of the six gay guys who live there. Don't miss this new semi-annual series. 40 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.00.

NOTE: ITALIAN LANGUAGE. Published only in Italy, this comic reprints Crimson #22 & 23. Crimson cover by Humberto Ramos.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Dork Covenant!" Collects Dork Tower (1998-2007) #1-6. By John Kovalic. Introduction by Dave Sim. It's back again! Every Dork Tower strip from the first six issues of the award-winning, critically acclaimed, many-times sold-out fan favorite comic book! Relive the classic moments as Matt, Ken, Igor, Carson the Muskrat and Gilly the Perky Goth return in their first trade paperback! SEE Igor prowl the night and take on the vampires of Clan Gangrene! FEEL the gang's pain as they count down the days to the new Star Wars movie! WATCH Matt make a fool of himself in search of romance! WITNESS Carson's characters get slaughtered again and again! And PLAY the FREE Cheapass Boardgame, "Escape From Dork Tower"! This magnificent collection is a must-have for gamers and comic fans alike. Say it along with Igor: "It MUST be MINE!" Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing.

By Warren Ellis.

Collecting Ellis' series of columns for the comic book website, Comic Book Resources. This collection of all fifty-two columns includes Ellis' unique take on the comic book industry, features first-class interviews with top-flight comic book professionals, and even includes the legendary "Old Bastard's Manifesto."

Softcover, 248 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.95.

2nd and later printings.

By Warren Ellis.

Collecting Ellis' series of columns for the comic book website, Comic Book Resources. This collection of all fifty-two columns includes Ellis' unique take on the comic book industry, features first-class interviews with top-flight comic book professionals, and even includes the legendary "Old Bastard's Manifesto."

Softcover, 248 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.95.

This issue: The Marvel Horror Show! CBA's terrifying 13th issue features a special focus on the superb creative team of Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan, Tom Palmer, and John Costanza ? the "Drac Pack" ? who produced over 65 issues of Tomb of Dracula, perhaps the most consistently excellent 1970s comic series! Behind a new Colan cover, CBA present interviews with Gene, Marv, Tom, Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich, Don Perlin, Pablo Marcos, Tony Isabella, Herb Trimpe, and others who contributed to Marvel's extensive horror line of that era, from Son of Satan to Ghost Rider, Man-Thing to Werewolf By Night, and more! Plus: a spotlight on those weird anthologies, Tower of Shadows and Chamber of Darkness! And the usual amazing array of unpublished art and oddities you've come to expect from CBA. (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 116pg, b&w Cover price $6.95.

May 4, 2001. Out here in the stars - DC celebrates six decades of Starman; B.C. creator Johnny Hart; Ed Roth passes away. Starman cover by Russ Maheras. Cover price $3.50.

May 11, 2001. Mr. Silver Age presents - the 10 greatest Marvel team-ups of the Silver Age; Golden Age novel wins Pulitzer; Gorilla says goodbye; the silliest Marvel Team-Up story ever. Cover features Captain America. Cover price $3.50.

May 18, 2001. Go ape with Dark Horse and Planet of the Apes; Marvel targets bookstore market; Comicon International adopts Wondercon; CBG readers nominate favorites. Planet of the Apes cover by J. Scott Campbell. Cover price $3.50.

May 25, 2001. CBG Fan Awards results; Frank Miller vs. Wizard - round one; a quarter-century of company crossovers. Cover by Fred Hembeck features Doctor Strange and Doctor Fate. Cover price $3.50.