Comic books December 2001

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WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY JAMIE TOLAGSON ELSEWORLDS. In stores October 10. Matrix, an angel, has lost her way in her mission of caring for human souls. Wanting to disassociate from humanity, she is taken down a road of self-discovery that ultimately brings her closer to one soul than any other ? that of Linda Danvers. Along the way, Matrix finds aid (and obstacles) from several other members of the DC Universe, including Zauriel, the Phantom Stranger, Aquaman, Clark Kent and the Spectre. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Joker Last Laugh, Pt. 11 of 33. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY MCGUINNESS In stores October 10. Extra-sized issue! Exactly one hundred issues ago, the impossible happened: Superman died. Now his killer has returned, deadlier than ever! Make way for the all-new Doomsday Rex! This "Last Laugh" tie-in will slay you! FC, 48 PG. $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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WRITTEN BY MICHAEL REAVES; ART BY NEIL VOKES AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores October 3. In "Heart of Stone," Superman faces Metallo ? one of his arch-enemies who has the potential to be the deadliest, due to his Kryptonite heart! Will Metallo's team-up with Lex Luthor lead to the Man of Steel's demise...or a dramatic doublecross? FC, 32 PG. $1.99 Cover price $1.99.

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Joker Last Laugh, Pt. 24 of 33. WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND DEXTER VINES; COVER BY JIM LEE In stores October 24. Featuring the debut of the all-new art team of Yvel Guichet & Dexter Vines! Buy this book or the Superdog dies! When the Eradicator gets "Jokerized," this Kryptonian dogcatcher's gonna take Superman's pooch to the puppy pound in the sky. But not if Superman has anything to say about it. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #155-157, The Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #577-578, Superman: The Man of Steel (1991-2003) #99-100, and Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #764-765.

Written by Joe Kelly, Jeph Loeb, Mark Schultz, J.M. Dematteis, Stuart Immonen, And Jay Faerber. Art By Ed Mcguinness, Doug Mahnke, Kano, Yannick Paquette, Immonen, And Pablo Raimondi. Cover By Mahnke And Tom Nguyen.

SUPERMAN: 'TIL DEATH DO US PART broaches the realistic topic of relationship breakups and the emotional ramifications that it has upon people.

When Lois Lane suddenly and inexplicably begins drifting away from Clark, the Man of Steel becomes lost in a morass of frustration and hopelessness. While trying to deal with the possible end of his marriage, Superman must return to Smallville to save his hometown from a threat of eco-terrorism. But as he takes down his physical adversaries, the Man of Steel is plagued by a mental anguish that he cannot defeat. Emotionally wrecked, Clark returns to Metropolis and sets out on the most important mission of his life: saving his love.

Softcover, 222 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI AND CAMERON STEWART; PAINTED COVER BY GREG STAPLES In stores October 31. Final issue. This chapter in the legend of the Swamp Thing concludes in the search for the tree of life, as Tefé learns the true story of the creation of the world. What will this revelation mean for the future of nature and humanity...and can Tefé handle the truth? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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This is the Jay Anacleto varaint cover. WRITTEN BY LEONARD BANAAG; ART AND COVER BY PHILIP S. TAN AND GARY MAYORALGO In stores October 17. Featuring a variant cover by Jay Anacleto (Aria)! After being liberated from the slave lords by General Ashur and his forces, Axel Shadowstorm's journey from slave to savior continues. Unsure what Fate and the imposing General Ashur have in store for him, Axel journeys to the city of Redfern with his battered friends. Meanwhile, Ashur leads his troops to the heavily fortified Citadel of the Rift Valley. Inside, General Pontus contemplates the significance of Ashur's arrival. Note: This issue ships with a variant cover. All orders will be comprised of covers by Philip S. Tan & Gary Mayoralgo (50%) and Jay Anacleto (50%). FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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This is the Philip Tan cover. WRITTEN BY LEONARD BANAAG; ART AND COVER BY PHILIP S. TAN AND GARY MAYORALGO In stores October 17. Featuring a variant cover by Jay Anacleto (Aria)! After being liberated from the slave lords by General Ashur and his forces, Axel Shadowstorm's journey from slave to savior continues. Unsure what Fate and the imposing General Ashur have in store for him, Axel journeys to the city of Redfern with his battered friends. Meanwhile, Ashur leads his troops to the heavily fortified Citadel of the Rift Valley. Inside, General Pontus contemplates the significance of Ashur's arrival. Note: This issue ships with a variant cover. All orders will be comprised of covers by Philip S. Tan & Gary Mayoralgo (50%) and Jay Anacleto (50%). FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Peter Laird & Jim Lawson Peter Laird was the co-creator of the original 1984 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic. He has since teamed up with Planet Racers collaborator Jim Lawson for this exciting new series featuring the turtles fifteen years after the events seen in the last Mirage TMNT series. A severe winter grips New York City. And to make matters worse, a space shuttle has disappeared from Earth orbit! Suddenly, the turtles are mistaken for aliens! They're attacked by the Madhattan Maulitia. Chaos ensues! b&w, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

(W) Dave Chi (P) Paco Diaz (I) Dark Design Works "Tekken Forever" is based on the #1 Fighting Game "Tekken" from Namco. The comic is just in time to be launched with the release of video game "Tekken 4". In a power play for dominance, Kazuya returns from the burnt ashes of death to stake his claim as head of the Zaibatsu Empire. To gain the immortal power than he seeks, Kazuya sets a plan in motion to destroy his father Heihachi Mishima as well as his son Jin Kazama, and to take their power for his own. "Tekken Forever" will also focus on the quest to learn the identity of "Unknown", the final boss of the "Tekken Tag Tournament". This question plus many others will all be nswered in this 4-issue limited series. Tekken Forever #1 will ship with 2 different covers: Cover A by Paco Diaz and Cover B by Roger Cruz. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

(W) Dave Chi (P) Paco Diaz (I) Dark Design Works "Tekken Forever" is based on the #1 Fighting Game "Tekken" from Namco. The comic is just in time to be launched with the release of video game "Tekken 4". In a power play for dominance, Kazuya returns from the burnt ashes of death to stake his claim as head of the Zaibatsu Empire. To gain the immortal power than he seeks, Kazuya sets a plan in motion to destroy his father Heihachi Mishima as well as his son Jin Kazama, and to take their power for his own. "Tekken Forever" will also focus on the quest to learn the identity of "Unknown", the final boss of the "Tekken Tag Tournament". This question plus many others will all be nswered in this 4-issue limited series. Tekken Forever #1 will ship with 2 different covers: Cover A by Paco Diaz and Cover B by Roger Cruz. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Taking Charge: Part 2 of 3. Cover by Tom Raney and Scott Hanna. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Stuart Immonen and Scott Koblish. Before Thor, the Viking God of Thunder, can look to the future, he must first make peace and bring about closure with his mortal counterpart, Jake Olson. Meanwhile, the Dark Gods (from Thor (1998-2004 1st Series) #10-12) await the coming of Desak the God Killer. Cover price $2.25.

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cover by steve rude kurt busiek/steve rude/mike royer The millennium-spanning legends of Thor continue! As the trolls wage war on Asgard, Thor is trapped on Earth between the machinations of Loki and a raging super-villain empowered by the legendary Godstorm! And, in the present day, the threat of the Godstorm is reborn! Printed on glossy paper with a cardstock cover! 7-59606-05161-8-00211 (MarvelPG) 3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Connecting Demonslayer variant cover, limited to 750 copies. Cover price $4.95.

Connecting Demonslayer variant cover, limited to 750 copies. Cover price $4.95.

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"Storms Clouds Gathering" Part 2 of 3. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. Graviton reigns supreme in the Rocky Mountains! The Master of Gravity has lifted the great cities of the world (including London, Paris, and many others) into the clouds! And at the same time trapped all the New York-based super-heroes (such as the Avengers and Fantastic Four) in a powerful gravitational field. Now he's busy terraforming the Earth into his own image! Wow, who can (or who is left) to defeat Graviton? In a stunning twist of fate, Baron Zemo (in the body of Citizen V) decides to lead the counterattack against the Master of Gravity! After Helmut locates Abe Jenkins and Melissa Gold in Burton Canyon, he orders the V-Battalion to send new armor for both of them! So MACH-3 and Songbird are back in the game! And once Atlas arrives in Colorado (via the body of Dallas Riordan), the original Thunderbolts are assembled and ready to save the world! Appearances by the Fixer, Moonstone, M'Reel, Roger Aubrey, Elisabeth Barstow, Fred Davis, Hawkeye, Cottonmouth, Headlok, Mentallo, Plantman, Jarvis, and Kang the Conqueror. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

by Clay and Susan Griffith; art by Dave Garcia It's the Christmas season in The City, The Tick's very favorite time of year! But a villainous six-shooting scoundrel by the name of Crime Cowpoke is hijacking every toy in The City. Can The Tick and Arthur save the city's children from socks and underwear as Christmas gifts this year!? Introducing: Cowboy Hero, the rootin'-tootin-est cowboy star ever to appear on stage and screen! Find out only in The Tick's Big Red-n-Green Christmas Spectacle #1! FULL COLOR, 32pg $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

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By Ted Nomura and Various. AP Core Title! This third issue covers the continuing saga of the true story of world's greatest elite ace, Erich Hartmann. It is now 1942, with war raging over Europe, and a young Erich finally gets a chance for a solo flight with his Stuka when he accidentally shoots at his commander's plane! Also: Luftwaffe: 1946, Tigers of Terra/Luftwaffe: 2040, and a technical special covering German carriers of World War II, both real and imagined. All this, plus another master story by Belgian talent Marcel Magnette and a tech section by Spain's Miranda/Mercado team. b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $5.95.

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Joker Last Laugh, Pt. 31 of 33. WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY MIKE COLLINS AND BUD LAROSA; COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ. "The Cheshire Smile." Just when we thought we'd seen the last of Cheshire, she's back for a final bow ? contaminated by the Joker's deadly gas and returning to Titans' headquarters to retrieve her daughter ? and give Lian a dose of the Joker's unique brand of "happiness!" Hee hee... FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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

Baltimore Comic Convention. Limited to 500 copies. (W) Dan Jurgens, (P) Gerardo Sandoval, (I) Marlo Alquiza, (C) Jonathan D. Smith The four-part "Pieces of Zero" kicks into high gear as Lara Croft suddenly realizes that it's no longer matters of history which consume her, but matters of the future. Is it possible for the world of tomorrow to be unravelled by a single object left here by a time traveller? Lara races against the ultimate clock-infinity itself-as she finally comes face to face with the incredibly beautiful and mysterious Caronne! FC 32pp $2.50

Baltimore Comic Convention. Limited to 500 copies. (W) Dan Jurgens, (P) Gerardo Sandoval, (I) Marlo Alquiza, (C) Jonathan D. Smith The four-part "Pieces of Zero" kicks into high gear as Lara Croft suddenly realizes that it's no longer matters of history which consume her, but matters of the future. Is it possible for the world of tomorrow to be unravelled by a single object left here by a time traveller? Lara races against the ultimate clock-infinity itself-as she finally comes face to face with the incredibly beautiful and mysterious Caronne! FC 32pp $2.50

Tomb Raider is bursting at the seams with archaeological adrenaline! Lara Croft cracks skulls in this issue, and learn the terrible truth about Aphrodite IX! Someone bites the bullet, cool competitions, a fabulous free poster, and more await inside! Available in both Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions! (Titan) (CAUT : 4) NEWSSTAND ED.?Magazine, 52pg$4.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE?Magazine, 52pg$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY RICK VEITCH, KEVIN NOWLAN, AND JIM BAIKIE; COVER BY VEITCH In stores October 10. AMERICA'S BEST COMICS' first crossover story appears this issue! Alan Moore writes and Rick Veitch illustrates a tasty team-up ? Greyshirt and Cobweb ? in a dynamite double length story! Also running around this issue is kid scientist Jack B. Quick (illustrated by Kevin Nowlan), and, heaven help us, the First American (illustrated by Jim Baikie)! Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for MAY010517 have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Comics are for kids. Read a magazine! A favorite among media and readers alike, this proletariat-minded publication is ready to tackle corporate greed and mainstream mindlessness once again! Featuring works by Shannon Wheeler (TMCM), Rick Geary, Jay Stevens (Jet Cat), Sergio Aragones (Groo), and Ratna Pappert! Magazine, 64pg, b&w $4.95 Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. By Shannon Wheeler. A stalwart of the alternative comics scene, Shannon Wheeler has forged ever forward, wrapping his popular signature character around numerous social, political, and philosophical subjects. From consumer culture to self-confidence to bad media, Too Much Coffee Man wades through the underarm of human existence, centering on those habits we hate to love: liquor, cigarettes, ego, gambling, and, of course, caffeine. Observe Too Much Coffee Man as he encounters reality programming, cognitive dissonance, waifish super-models, infotainment, hot McDonald's coffee, and haiku. Encapsulating the intellectual café culture of metropolitan America, Too Much Coffee Man does your thinking for you -- but the drinking, that's still your responsibility! Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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In this issue of the toy magazine for the hardcore collector: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero relaunch! Plus: Hot Wheels; Holiday Gift Ideas; and 2002 toy previews. Also: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Giveaway inside! And: The Lord of the Rings Guide inside! Cover features Snake Eyes figure. Cover price $5.95.

Cover 1 of 2: Harry Potter. ToyFare: The Toy Magazine presents a metallic clash more thrilling than Battlebots-Gundam vs. Transformers. The two do battle on the cover to ToyFare #52. Inside this issue, we pit the two popular categories of toys against each other in a variety of different categories. Features, articulation, price, durability, scale and much more. With the Harry Potter movie ready to take the world by storm, ToyFare #52 presents all of the new toys from the film along with behind-the-scenes reports on these new figures. Our alternate cover will feature Potter as seen in his first million-selling book. More news on Simpsons figures from Playmates as we present the complete guide to Simpsons playsets. Learn which figures interact with which playsets and which characters say what lines in each location. This will be the ultimate resource for Simpsons fans. What will happen in Twisted Mego Theatre this month? Who knows, but it's certain to be hilarious-don't miss it. This month's specialty toy price guide spotlights Statues and Mini-Busts! ToyFare's MARKETPLACE gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Good Tip/Bad Tip, Regional Reports, a Short Pack Breakdown, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. It doesn't matter if you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The #1 Action Figure Magazine! Cover price $4.99.

Cover 2 of 2: Battle Bots... Transformers vs. Gundam. ToyFare: The Toy Magazine presents a metallic clash more thrilling than Battlebots-Gundam vs. Transformers. The two do battle on the cover to ToyFare #52. Inside this issue, we pit the two popular categories of toys against each other in a variety of different categories. Features, articulation, price, durability, scale and much more. With the Harry Potter movie ready to take the world by storm, ToyFare #52 presents all of the new toys from the film along with behind-the-scenes reports on these new figures. Our alternate cover will feature Potter as seen in his first million-selling book. More news on Simpsons figures from Playmates as we present the complete guide to Simpsons playsets. Learn which figures interact with which playsets and which characters say what lines in each location. This will be the ultimate resource for Simpsons fans. What will happen in Twisted Mego Theatre this month? Who knows, but it's certain to be hilarious-don't miss it. This month's specialty toy price guide spotlights Statues and Mini-Busts! ToyFare's MARKETPLACE gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Good Tip/Bad Tip, Regional Reports, a Short Pack Breakdown, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. It doesn't matter if you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The #1 Action Figure Magazine! Cover price $4.99.

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WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY MOEBIUS In stores October 10. Spider and his Filthy Assistants begin tearing up the City, hitting place after place and person after person. They're on a mission to rebuild their case and bring down the President. It all culminates in a final conversation with Fred, who, after his brief imprisonment, hates the police enough to even talk to Spider again. And the things he knows might just turn the tide... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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By DiGerolamo, Moreno, and Dunn. "The Princess and the Peabrain"?Is Barbara the Barbarian royalty? When two blonde-haired nobles run into Barbara, she soon discovers that they may be her long lost parents. But can the sword broad with the broad sword trade in her blades for tea and crumpets? And can Princess Chastity make a lady out of the beer-swilling savage? All this and Barbara's terrible secret revealed! Don't miss it! Cover by fantasy illustrator, Tommy Castillo! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

8-in. x 11 1/2-in.; B&W; 46 pages on white paper; cardstock covers. Cover price $3.95.

December 1, 2001. Cover: the Rock (Dwayne Johnson). Inside: Johnson article/interview; Nadia Bjorlin of "Days of Our Lives"; Aaron Brown from CNN; Brian Piccolo of "Brian's Song"; Gene Simmons of Kiss. Cover price $1.99.

Tom Welling/Clark painted cover by Alex Ross (# 1). December 8, 2001. Inside: Smallville issue featuring a look at "Smallville," a short essay by Kevin Smith, and a comic story by Martin Pasko and Terry Dodson; George Clooney vs. Bill O'Reilly; Jamie-Lynn Sigler of "The Sopranos"; Simon Baker of "The Guardian." Cover price $1.99.

Kristin Kreuk/Lana painted cover by Alex Ross (# 2). December 8, 2001. Inside: Smallville issue featuring a look at "Smallville," a short essay by Kevin Smith, and a comic story by Martin Pasko and Terry Dodson; George Clooney vs. Bill O'Reilly; Jamie-Lynn Sigler of "The Sopranos"; Simon Baker of "The Guardian." Cover price $1.99.

Michael Rosenbaum/Lex painted cover by Alex Ross (# 3). December 8, 2001. Inside: Smallville issue featuring a look at "Smallville," a short essay by Kevin Smith, and a comic story by Martin Pasko and Terry Dodson; George Clooney vs. Bill O'Reilly; Jamie-Lynn Sigler of "The Sopranos"; Simon Baker of "The Guardian." Cover price $1.99.

Kal-El/Superman painted cover by Alex Ross (# 4). December 8, 2001. Inside: Smallville issue featuring a look at "Smallville," a short essay by Kevin Smith, and a comic story by Martin Pasko and Terry Dodson; George Clooney vs. Bill O'Reilly; Jamie-Lynn Sigler of "The Sopranos"; Simon Baker of "The Guardian." Cover price $1.99.

Exclusive online cover. December 8, 2001. Inside: Smallville issue featuring a look at "Smallville," a short essay by Kevin Smith, and a comic story by Martin Pasko and Terry Dodson; George Clooney vs. Bill O'Reilly; Jamie-Lynn Sigler of "The Sopranos"; Simon Baker of "The Guardian."

Orlando Bloom/Cate Blanchett cover (# 1). December 15, 2001. Inside: "Lord of the Rings" movie; Jennifer Garner of "Alias"; Xbox; Keith Olbermann; "The Agency." Cover price $1.99.

Liv Tyler/Viggo Mortensen cover (# 2). December 15, 2001. Inside: "Lord of the Rings" movie; Jennifer Garner of "Alias"; Xbox; Keith Olbermann; "The Agency." Cover price $1.99.

Ian McKellen cover (# 3). December 15, 2001. Inside: "Lord of the Rings" movie; Jennifer Garner of "Alias"; Xbox; Keith Olbermann; "The Agency." Cover price $1.99.

Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan cover (# 4). December 15, 2001. Inside: "Lord of the Rings" movie; Jennifer Garner of "Alias"; Xbox; Keith Olbermann; "The Agency." Cover price $1.99.

Sean Bean wraparound cover. Online exclusive edition. December 15, 2001. Inside: "Lord of the Rings" movie; Jennifer Garner of "Alias"; Xbox; Keith Olbermann; "The Agency."