Comic books August 2001

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WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER;ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY;COVER BY MCDANIEL It's the conclusion to "Shot Through the Heart," but who's to blame? A high-flying showdown between Batman, Zeiss and Deadshot brings everything colliding to a violent finale. Before it's through, someone is going down! 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY HILARY BARTA; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE7. The conclusion to "In Blackest Day," guest-starring the Justice League Unlimited! Batman and the JLU battle the strange new threat called Blacklight for the life and power of JLU member Green Lantern! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY. Batman and Batgirl investigate odd, possibly dangerous occurrences at a production of Macbeth and are surprised to discover that the leading man is actually a very large and malleable Arkham inmate in disguise. Yep, Clayface is back! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

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WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON, DAVE GIBBONS, AND MICK MCMAHON. ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, MICK MCMAHON, AND JOHN FLOYD. COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND. In "Cavernous," fellow JLA member Aquaman guest stars, helping Batman retrieve some artifacts lost in the cracks made from the quake that started "No Man's Land." As the Dark Knight realizes that he's become more of a loner since the loss of Gordon, Alfred's leave of absence and Oracle's anger with him, Batman finds odd comfort in the company of the King of the Seas. Plus, a black-and-white backup "Fat City," written by Dave Gibbons & Mick McMahon (2000 A.D.) with art by McMahon.FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY JIM APARO AND JOHN CEBOLLERO; COVER BY CEBOLLERO. Part 3 of the 4-part "The Demon Laughs." It was the team-up that never should have happened. But now it has, and it's working wonderfully! Thanks to Ra's al Ghul, the Joker is about to put his master plan into action ? the release of a Joker-gas bomb that will decimate the entire planet! Of course, Batman will eventually stop the two ? but that's only if Joker and Ra's don't kill each other first! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Officer Down!" Collects Batman (1940-2011) #587, Robin (1993-2009) #86, Birds of Prey (1999-2009) #27 and 29 Catwoman (1993-2001 2nd Series) #90, Nightwing (1996-2009) #53, Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #754, and Batman: Gotham Knights (2000-2006) #13.

By Greg Rucka, Ed Brubaker, Chuck Dixon, Bronwyn Carlton, Devin Grayson, Nunzio DeFilippis, Rick Burchett, Jacob and Arnold Pander, R. Steven Harris, Mike Lilly, and Mike Collins.

Commissioner Gordon's been shot!

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

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WRITTEN BY JOHN LAYMAN; ART AND COVER BY JASON JOHNSON AND SEAN PARSONS In stores June 6. The action continues on the 1976 streets of San Francisco with this happenin' new miniseries! The strange jade statue Sugah Rollins found at the hippie cultists murder scene has turned out to be quite a popular item, with almost every thug, lowlife and felon in San Francisco having their eye out for it. So what's the secret behind the statue, anyway? Sugah would like to know, but right now he's face down in a gutter, bloody and beaten from an attack by a deadly squad of karate assassins. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 3) Cover price $2.95.

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 pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe. "The Big Breakup" Part Two, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Last issue, readers were shocked and astonished to see Betty dump Archie!; Will the break-up stick?; Is Betty's new beau here to stay, or will Archie work his way back into Betty's heart?; You won't want to miss the stunning conclusion to the most romantic story of the year! Fabulous "Fan Fashions For Betty," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe. "Sleepy Time Gal," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty tires between jet lag and Daylight Savings Time. "Trouble in Store," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Archie gets a job at a toy store where Betty is his boss. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

By Various. "The Big Scene": Betty gets a summer job at the Riverdale Library and starts a "teen lounge" where teens can enjoy not only books but magazines, comic books and CD's, too! "Digging For Buried Treasure": It's buccaneer fun when Betty and Veronica flash back to the "Little Archie" days, reminiscing about how they used to pretend they were pirates and made Archie "walk the plank!" "A Cold Day In July": On the hottest day of the year, Mr. Lodge employs a snow-making machine to cool the girls off ? but when it gets out of control, the whole town is in the "deep freeze!" FC, 32pg. Cover price $1.99.

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1st printing. By Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman. Widely lauded by critics, colleagues, and readers, Zits is has been twice honored with the National Cartoonists Society's Reuben Award as the Best Newspaper Comic Strip, and received the Max and Moritz Award for Best International Comic Strip. This treasury, Big Honkin' Zits, represents a compilation of Don't Roll Your Eyes at Me, Young Man! and Are We an "Us"?. With friends and family, Jeremy ponders life's great philosophical questions, such as, "If the universe is constantly expanding, how come the sky never gets any bigger?" He tackles serious issues, too, deciding with his buddy, Hector, to shave his head to support a friend's mom who's battling cancer. Big Honkin' Zits masterfully guides its readers through the real-life joys and heartaches of being a teenager. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11 /2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $16.99.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY MICHAEL MCDONNELL AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY PHIL NOTO. Black Canary finds herself head over heels in love, and in a mess of danger to boot! One of Batman's oldest foes wants her hand in marriage (and no, we don't mean Bane), but Canary isn't a girl who's gonna get tied down to a world-class murderer! Meanwhile, Oracle calls in reinforcements for a preemptive strike, but does Canary really want it? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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black panther no. 33 cover by sal velluto & bob almond christopher priest/sal velluto/bob almond T'Challa is faced with an impossible choice: marry the killer known as Malice, or murder her to prevent a tribal war in Wakanda! And what about Malice's victims? Who lives? Find out in the third chapter of "Seduction of the Innocent!" "I have been praising the merits of this series for a good while now, but every month the story grows richer, with more cameos, more action and a bushel basket of international ramifications... all that I have to say is: BLACK PANTHER forever!" -IGN Cover price $2.50.

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BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #59: SECRETS PART 2 (OF 4) by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Anotsu Kagehisa came to Kaga to bring another sword school under his wing. But now the shoe is on the other foot ? instead of finding a welcome, he's found a dojo full of angry young men who don't want to take orders from an upstart, unless he can prove he's tougher than the best of them! Anotsu's long road to Kaga ends in an unexpected battle to the death, with a furious swordfighter who moves as fast as lightning! Nominated for a 2001 Harvey Award for "Best Presentation of Foreign Material"! FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 8 b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The Gathering!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #43-50.

Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

The immortal samurai, Manji, and his charge, Rin have lost their best chance to avenge the death of Rin's parents at the hands of Anotsu Kagehisa's renegade sword school, the deadly Itto-ryu. Manji and Rin's alliance with the mysterious Mugai-ryu assassins has failed, and now for Rin to pursue her parents' killer, she must pass through the Shogun's checkpoints that control the roads out of Edo, a task she must perform without Manji, who is one of the most wanted men in all Japan and she is sure to be detected. When Manji discovers Rin has gone, he faces the impossible choice of storming the checkpoint by force or leaving Rin to face Anotsu and his trained killers alone. And when Rin is falsely named as an accomplice in a savage murder, the stakes are raised ever higher as she faces even greater odds to fulfill her blood oath!

Softcover, 208 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.

Cover price $15.95.

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Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. "The Gathering!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #43-50.

Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

The immortal samurai, Manji, and his charge, Rin have lost their best chance to avenge the death of Rin's parents at the hands of Anotsu Kagehisa's renegade sword school, the deadly Itto-ryu. Manji and Rin's alliance with the mysterious Mugai-ryu assassins has failed, and now for Rin to pursue her parents' killer, she must pass through the Shogun's checkpoints that control the roads out of Edo, a task she must perform without Manji, who is one of the most wanted men in all Japan and she is sure to be detected. When Manji discovers Rin has gone, he faces the impossible choice of storming the checkpoint by force or leaving Rin to face Anotsu and his trained killers alone. And when Rin is falsely named as an accomplice in a savage murder, the stakes are raised ever higher as she faces even greater odds to fulfill her blood oath!

Softcover, 208 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.

Cover price $15.95.

BONE 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WITH PVC #1. To celebrate the milestone, Cartoon Books is putting together a fun-filled tenth anniversary extravaganza issue! Packed with goodies like a fully painted Fone Bone PVC figure, a full color Phoney Bone Gazillion dollar bill, and an illustrated eight-page commentary by comics historian R.C. Harvey. This is no ordinary Bone #1! Besides creating a new cover and writing a new afterword, cartoonist Jeff Smith has completely overhauled Bone #1, digitally remastering the story from the original artwork and presenting it in never-before-seen full color. The results are startling! No one will recognize this book! FC, 32pg + PVC Cover price $5.95.

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Add to cart CGC 9.8 $199.99 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #4297612002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

BONE 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WITHOUT PVC #1 To celebrate the milestone, Cartoon Books is putting together a fun-filled tenth anniversary extravaganza issue! Packed with goodies like a full color Phoney Bone Gazillion dollar bill and an illustrated eight-page commentary by comics historian R.C. Harvey. This is no ordinary Bone #1! Besides creating a new cover and writing a new afterword, cartoonist Jeff Smith has completely overhauled Bone #1, digitally remastering the story from the original artwork and presenting it in never-before-seen full color. The results are startling! No one will recognize this book! (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg + PVC Cover price $5.95.

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WRITTEN BY BOB HANEY, JACK KIRBY AND DAVE KELAR; ART BY GEORGE ROUSSOS, CARMINE INFANTINO, JOE SIMON, STEVE DITKO, CHARLES PARIS, KIRBY, AND ROCKE MASTROSERIO; COVER BY DICK GIORDANO. A "lost" 80-Page giant presents classic team-ups of Martian Manhunter & Green Arrow (THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #50), Batman & the Flash (THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #67), The Boy Commandos, Sandman & Sandy, the Guardian & the Newsboy Legion (DETECTIVE COMICS #76), and Captain Atom & Nightshade (CAPTAIN ATOM #85 ? first series). For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 80 PG. Cover price $5.95.

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Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. X/Essad Ribic/Kent Williams. A message from X: "Today we came one step closer to overthrowing your empire of lies. Today we recruited another youth to our cause. Perhaps this doesn't matter to you. After all, it was only one. One who you ignored and neglected and condemned to a life of self-denial. We could not allow such cruelty, and some day - perhaps soon - you will curse yourselves for casting him aside. Today we gained a brother - and you gained an enemy who will not rest until you are a fading memory." NOTE: X, the writer for this series, is actually Howard Mackie. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by J.V. Jones. X/Essad Ribic/Kent Williams. A message from X: "Today we came one step closer to overthrowing your empire of lies. Today we recruited another youth to our cause. Perhaps this doesn't matter to you. After all, it was only one. One who you ignored and neglected and condemned to a life of self-denial. We could not allow such cruelty, and some day - perhaps soon - you will curse yourselves for casting him aside. Today we gained a brother - and you gained an enemy who will not rest until you are a fading memory." NOTE: X, the writer for this series, is actually Howard Mackie. Cover price $2.25.

False Memories: Part 2 of 4 - Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe. Art by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. Cover by Cliff Richards. Dawn has vanished without a trace and the Scooby gang has no clue where to find her. As they try to deduce her whereabouts, Buffy turns Sunnydale (and a whole lot of vampires) upside-down in her search. Spike suspects that Dawn's disappearance has something to do with a former Slayer turned vampire, the deadly Yuki Makumura. It looks like this Vampire Slayer must go up against a Slayer Vampire. Could things get any worse? Don't ask! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

False Memories: Part 2 of 4 - Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe. Art by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. Dawn has vanished without a trace and the Scooby gang has no clue where to find her. As they try to deduce her whereabouts, Buffy turns Sunnydale (and a whole lot of vampires) upside-down in her search. Spike suspects that Dawn's disappearance has something to do with a former Slayer turned vampire, the deadly Yuki Makumura. It looks like this Vampire Slayer must go up against a Slayer Vampire. Could things get any worse? Don't ask! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OZ #2 (OF 3) by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN and LOGAN LUBERA; cover by JOHN TOTLEBEN With the help of a wizened Tibetan Monk and the beautiful, young demon-girl, Oz hopes to gain control over the wolf half of his nature. As the weeks draw closer to the next full moon, Oz prepares to meet his worst enemy: himself. Dark forces are on the move. Will Oz defeat the twisted minions or will he become the latest addition to the demons' nightmare menagerie? On sale August 15 FC, 32pg (2 of 3) (Totleben cover) FC, 32pg (2 of 3) (Photo cover) Cover price $2.99.

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BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OZ #2 (OF 3) by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN and LOGAN LUBERA; cover by JOHN TOTLEBEN With the help of a wizened Tibetan Monk and the beautiful, young demon-girl, Oz hopes to gain control over the wolf half of his nature. As the weeks draw closer to the next full moon, Oz prepares to meet his worst enemy: himself. Dark forces are on the move. Will Oz defeat the twisted minions or will he become the latest addition to the demons' nightmare menagerie? On sale August 15 FC, 32pg (2 of 3) (Totleben cover) FC, 32pg (2 of 3) (Photo cover) Cover price $2.99.

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.

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

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cover by michael ryan. robert weinberg/michael ryan. "Countdown" continues with the subversive Dark Sisterhood poised to take over the U.S. government! Only Cable knows their plans ? but he's been stripped of his allies and resources! Can one man stop a conspiracy that is only heartbeats away from the Presidency of the United States? "Bob Weinberg crafts intricate, intriguing and well-structured stories full of fresh ideas." -Dean Koontz Cover price $2.25.

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"Conclusions" Script by Dan Jurgens. Pencils by Dan Jurgens. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Dan Jurgens and John Romita. The cat is out of the bag! Connie Ferrari at last knows that Steve Rogers is the red, white, and blue avenger. And she is not happy about it to say the least! Cap tries to explain the situation to Connie, but their conversation is interrupted by a surprise attack from the Taskmaster! As the Sentinel of Liberty and the Taskmaster trade blows, Connie comes to the realization that a relationship with Captain America would never work. Their time together is over. And after Cap defeats the Taskmaster, he knows their time is over too. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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CAPTAIN MARVEL NO. 20 cover by chriscross/anibal rodriguez PETER DAVID/chriscross/anibal rodriguez Can Rick Jones survive the limitations imposed by his new status quo? Meanwhile, Marlo finds herself at ground zero when her competitor at the Comic Book Castle puts his master plan into action ? which leads Captain Marvel having to face off against the oldest threat of all Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Collects Captain Marvel (1999-2002 4th Series Marvel) #1-6 and the Wizard #0.

Written by Peter David. Art by ChrisCeoss, Ron Lim, and James Fry.

Collecting the first six issues of the critically acclaimed series in one handy trade paperback! From the pages of Avengers Forever comes...a really screwed up hero! Rick Jones, long-time Hulk ally, is trying to sort out his life and get back together with his estranged wife. There's only one problem: he has to share a body with Captain Marvel!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.95.

By CLAMP. Sakura is having a very weird day. First she wakes from a really strange dream and then she gets a lecture from Kero. But none of that matters because Yuki has agreed to go with Sakura to the local festival. Everything is wonderful until Sakura's strange dream starts to come true! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Larry Ivie. In this issue: "The Faces of Fu-Manchu," by Allan Warren, examines Dr. Fu in not only literatures, but the many films Sax Rohmer's criminal mastermind character appeared in. Take another look at Hitchcock's fine feathered fiends, beware of the mummy's curse in "The Universal Mummies: Part 3," more DVD reviews are featured in "Son of Digital Horror: More Universal Monsters: Part 2," a detailed article by Rondo Hatton, "The Creeper Walks Among Us," and the "Frankenstein Video Movie Guide" features capsulized information on classic horror and science fiction starting with the letter "I" -- all in this issue! Magazine. Mature Readers. Cover price $6.00.

Regular cover by Budd Root. Story and art by Budd Root, plus pinups by Monte Moore and Mark Texeira. New adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. A special issue featuring the origin of Cavewoman, to get new readers up to speed before the epic Pangaean Sea series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Variant cover by Arthur Adams. Story and art by Budd Root, plus pinups by Monte Moore and Mark Texeira. New adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. A special issue featuring the origin of Cavewoman, to get new readers up to speed before the epic Pangaean Sea series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Variant gold cover by Budd Root, limited to 450 copies. Story and art by Budd Root, plus pinups by Monte Moore and Mark Texeira. New adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. A special issue featuring the origin of Cavewoman, to get new readers up to speed before the epic Pangaean Sea series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers.

Variant green foil cover by Budd Root, limited to 300 copies. Story and art by Budd Root, plus pinups by Monte Moore and Mark Texeira. New adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. A special issue featuring the origin of Cavewoman, to get new readers up to speed before the epic Pangaean Sea series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Variant cover by Budd Root. Story and art by Budd Root, plus pinups by Monte Moore and Mark Texeira. New adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. A special issue featuring the origin of Cavewoman, to get new readers up to speed before the epic Pangaean Sea series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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by Dave Sim & Gerhard Latter Days: Part 4 of 35 ? "If Cerebus Be Bound..." Don't you hate titles like that? Shouldn't there at least be multiple choices attached to it? Like :If Cerebus be bound then a) this be a parody, b) this be slapstick, c) this be the work of those wacky wise fellows, or d) all of the above. Anyway, the answer is (d). Includes the latest installment of "Aardvark Comment" and a Jeff Smith update. The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues... t-minus 31 and counting! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.25.

Story and Art by Yû Watase. Aya's world has gone haywire, as her father lies dead while her apparent savior holds a gun to her forehead. Suzumi, Yūhi and Mrs. Q race to the rescue, but time is running out! With her grandfather holding all the cards, and still intent on destroying his dangerous granddaughter, can anything save Aya in time? b&w, 32pg (3 of 6). Cover price $2.95.

CFQ takes you behind-the-scenes on The Mummy Returns, the sequel to 1999's blockbuster hit starring Brendan Fraser. Exclusive coverage includes interviews with Fraser, the "Mummy" himself Arnold Vosloo, and director Stephen Sommers from the London set. Plus, in-depth coverage of the Rollerball remake, Eddie Murphy's Dr. Doolittle 2, Disney's Atlantis, and Tomb Raider! Cover price $5.95.

The adventure behind-the-scenes of Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire, was almost as great as the one that will wind up on movie screens this summer. Seeking to break away from old formulas, directors Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise spun a tale that harkens back to the company's classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and brought in Hellboy creator Mike Mignola to add his own, unique stamp to the film's visuals. Now, Cinefantastique will take you inside the production of this animated epic, showing how Mignola's celebrated style has been brought to life by the Disney artists. Also included will be exclusive interviews with many of the main participants, as well as features which highlight the story with art that will trace the genesis of the project from Mignola's pen to the finished film: the first 70mm, animated epic Disney has offered in over 15 years! Plus: more-in-depth coverage of all the summer blockbusters, including Jurassic Park III, Planet of the Apes, and Rollerball! Cover price $5.95.

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The adventure behind-the-scenes of Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire, was almost as great as the one that will wind up on movie screens this summer. Seeking to break away from old formulas, directors Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise spun a tale that harkens back to the company's classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and brought in Hellboy creator Mike Mignola to add his own, unique stamp to the film's visuals. Now, Cinefantastique will take you inside the production of this animated epic, showing how Mignola's celebrated style has been brought to life by the Disney artists. Also included will be exclusive interviews with many of the main participants, as well as features which highlight the story with art that will trace the genesis of the project from Mignola's pen to the finished film: the first 70mm, animated epic Disney has offered in over 15 years! Plus: more-in-depth coverage of all the summer blockbusters, including Jurassic Park III, Planet of the Apes, and Rollerball! Cover price $5.95.

By Andrew French, Steven Domanski and Scott Fabianek. Cover by Margaret Petrie. The holidays descend on Kinsey Circle, and our boys are dealing with important issues like love, sex, responsibility, jealousy, hatred, charity, and making sure one has the most fabulous display of lights in the neighborhood! 40 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.00.

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"From a Whisper to a Scream" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Michael Ryan. Inks by Sean Parsons. Cover by Michael Ryan and Sean Parsons. On Tasman Island, Australia, Baron von Strucker is on the brink of world domination! The Supreme Hydra is poised to launch nanoprobes from satellites orbiting the Earth, and then use a sonic cannon to broadcast the Voice Modulation Program (VMP) to control the entire planet's population! However the V-Battalion has a two-pronged approach to foil the baron. Goldfire, Iron Cross, Nuklo, and Topspin will attempt to destroy the satellites. While Citizen V endeavors to knock out the sonic cannon. But if both should fail, Roger Aubrey has a backup plan: reprogram the VMP with his voice pattern instead of von Strucker's! Hold on, doesn't that mean the V-Battalion would rule the world? What an ethical dilemma! However Roger doesn't know that Citizen V is secretly planning to override the VMP with his own voice pattern. Now why would Citizen V do that? Only the baron's daughter, Andrea, knows the truth! An excellent limited series! Final appearance of Iron Cross. Appearances by Elisabeth Barstow, Fred Davis, Jim Hammond, Andrea Sterman, and Andreas von Strucker. Direct Edition. (Notes: Citizen V appears next in Thunderbolts #54. The V-Battalion returns in the Citizen V and the V-Battalion The Everlasting (2002) limited series. The Citizen V (2001) limited series was reprinted in 2022 in the hardcover: Thunderbolts Omnibus #2.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.