Comic books July 2002

Witchblade: Book 6 - 1st printing. Written by Fiona Avery. Art by Billy Tan. Cover by Steve Firchow. The Witchblade is a mystical weapon of great power. As ancient as it is deadly, the Witchblade has had many bearers, spanning both time and the globe. In this special oversized one shot by Fiona Kai Avery and Billy Tan, discover the Witchblade as you've never seen it before. In the ancient lands of Japan, a woman called Shiori seeks revenge for the death of her lord and husband. On a dangerous journey toward a distant mountain, she must face commoners, bandits, demons and even gods. Deep within the mountain, guarded by fierce spirits of nature, Shiori will discover the Witchblade. But if revenge is in her heart, can she wield it? Recommended for readers and fans of No Honor, Lone Wolf & Cub, Bastard Samurai, and Akira Kurosawa films. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Cover 1 of 3: Spider-Man and Black Cat. Polybagged with extras. Wizard: The Comics Magazine #130 is our summer preview issue! This is where you'll get the inside news on the hottest projects. The Fantastic Four by Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo, Black Cat/Spider-Man by Kevin Smith and Terry Dodson along with Battle Of The Planets by Alex Ross are all previewed here. Get additional inside information on: New X-Men the end of Cassandra Nova storyline and why Jean Grey has turned back into Phoenix; Ultimate X-Men: The Coming Of Proteus; and what new Uncanny X-Men writer Chuck Austen plans to do with the title. New X-Men artist, Ethan Van Sciver draws a new Wolverine cover for this issue of Wizard. Wizard #130 presents a 22-page Avengers #56 preview by acclaimed writer Geoff Johns (JSA, The Flash) with artist Kieron Dwyer (credits). Read it all here first! Artist John Cassaday creates a dazzling new Avengers cover with Iron Man, Captain America and the Scarlet Witch for this issues cover. Meet the one-and-only Alan Moore in an exclusive Wizard Q&A interview. We sit down with the creator of Watchmen and America's Best Comics to talk about his Marvelman/Miracleman "dispute" with Marvel, what's new with his ABC comics line and what he thinks about the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen motion picture in development, among many other things. Kevin Smith (Green Arrow) and J. Michael Straczynski (Amazing Spider-Man) are writing some of the best selling comic books published today. Complete your collection of fantastic works with our Smith and Straczynski checklists in this issue! Wizard Magazine is the only place to get all the news you need to know about your favorite comic books, artists and creators along with information on related media like movies and television. Check out the Top 10 Hottest Comics and find out how comics are trading in the current market place with our price guide which includes data on CGC (Comics Guaranty Corp.) graded books and more. Magazine (Wolverine by Van Sciver) $4.99 Magazine (Avengers by Cassaday) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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Cover 1 of 3: Spider-Man and Black Cat. Not polybagged. Last Man Standing: Green Arrow vs. Arwyn drawn by Greg Land and Drew Geraci; 5 pages from Battle of the Planets #1; First Look: 4 pages of art from JLA/Avengers by George Perez; Avengers #57 is 'previewed' in its entirety - all 22 pages; Alan Moore interview, with Alex Ross painting; 5 pages of Batman (and cast) sketches by Jim Lee; 2002 summer preview; The Hot Seat: Al Snow (WWF wrestler) Cover price $4.99.

Cover 2 of 3: Wolverine by Van Sciver. Polybagged with extras. Last Man Standing: Green Arrow vs. Arwyn drawn by Greg Land and Drew Geraci; 5 pages from Battle of the Planets #1; First Look: 4 pages of art from JLA/Avengers by George Perez; Avengers #57 is 'previewed' in its entirety - all 22 pages; Alan Moore interview, with Alex Ross painting; 5 pages of Batman (and cast) sketches by Jim Lee; 2002 summer preview; The Hot Seat: Al Snow (WWF wrestler) Cover price $4.99.

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Cover 2 of 3: Wolverine by Van Sciver. Not polybagged. Last Man Standing: Green Arrow vs. Arwyn drawn by Greg Land and Drew Geraci; 5 pages from Battle of the Planets #1; First Look: 4 pages of art from JLA/Avengers by George Perez; Avengers #57 is 'previewed' in its entirety - all 22 pages; Alan Moore interview, with Alex Ross painting; 5 pages of Batman (and cast) sketches by Jim Lee; 2002 summer preview; The Hot Seat: Al Snow (WWF wrestler) Cover price $4.99.

Cover 3 of 3: Avengers by Cassaday. Polybagged with extras. Last Man Standing: Green Arrow vs. Arwyn drawn by Greg Land and Drew Geraci; 5 pages from Battle of the Planets #1; First Look: 4 pages of art from JLA/Avengers by George Perez; Avengers #57 is 'previewed' in its entirety - all 22 pages; Alan Moore interview, with Alex Ross painting; 5 pages of Batman (and cast) sketches by Jim Lee; 2002 summer preview; The Hot Seat: Al Snow (WWF wrestler) Cover price $4.99.

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Cover 3 of 3: Avengers by Cassaday. Not polybagged. Last Man Standing: Green Arrow vs. Arwyn drawn by Greg Land and Drew Geraci; 5 pages from Battle of the Planets #1; First Look: 4 pages of art from JLA/Avengers by George Perez; Avengers #57 is 'previewed' in its entirety - all 22 pages; Alan Moore interview, with Alex Ross painting; 5 pages of Batman (and cast) sketches by Jim Lee; 2002 summer preview; The Hot Seat: Al Snow (WWF wrestler) Cover price $4.99.

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All white cover; "Wolvie's Back" in red letters; 1 man's head and hands w/ claws on cover. Wizard Special Edition. Wolverine's back - what's next after 'Origin'; Ultimate X-Men - Phoenix reborn; X2: X-Men United (X-Men 2 film) secrets - the storyline revealed; price guide with over 3,000 X-Men comics listed. Wolverine cover by Frank Quitely. Cover price $4.99.

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cover by sean chen & norm rapmund frank tieri (W)/sean chen (P)/norm rapmund (I) After the devastating aftermath of last issue's climax, Logan faces his toughest test to date -- and it's not what you think! Fans will be shocked by the events of this tale! What will Wolverine do when he's confronted by... ah, you'll just have to read it to find out! 7-59606-02254-0-17611 (MarvelPG)2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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painted cover by sam kieth sam keith (w, p, I) ? THE SCOOP: The heart-rending conclusion to writer/artist Sam Kieth's latest hit! ? THE STORY: A mysterious airplane -- a devastated wasteland -- and an even more mysterious little girl. Wolverine and the Hulk finally find the strange answers to their quest, as comics master Sam Kieth brings this strange, violent, touching tale to a close! ? THE CREATOR: Sam Kieth (The Maxx and Zero Girl) brings all the power, emotion, and sensitivity of his other work to two of Marvel's finest characters! Expect the unexpected! ? THE BUZZ: "Expect loads of stylistic art mixed with a moving tale like you've never seen out of the Green Goliath and Logan." -Wizard ? THE FORMAT: A monthly, four-part series. This issue is 40 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy paper with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05234-9-00411 (MarvelPG) 3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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cover by joe quesada paul jenkins (W)/andy kubert (P)/richard isanove (c) ? THE SCOOP: The grand finale to the true history of Wolverine! ? THE STORY: Is there more tragedy waiting for Logan or could his Origin actually have a happy ending? Don't miss out on the final chapter that will have people talking for years! ? THE CREATORS: With words by Paul Jenkins, art by Andy Kubert, a cover by Marvel EIC Joe Quesada and digital painted color by Richard Isanove, this book is a must-have for all comic book readers everywhere! ? THE BUZZ: "Both hardcore fans and all the 'civilian' readers who seek out this title, thanks to all the hype in the mainstream press, are going to experience... a comic book that an adult won't be embarrassed to be seen reading. Grade: A." -Comics Buyer's Guide ? THE FORMAT: Each issue of this six-part story is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05155-7-00611 (MarvelPG) 3.50 Cover price $3.50.

One of a limited run of 1500 copies signed by Andy Kubert and Paul Jenkins with Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. Cover by joe quesada paul jenkins (W)/andy kubert (P)/richard isanove (c) ? THE SCOOP: The grand finale to the true history of Wolverine! ? THE STORY: Is there more tragedy waiting for Logan or could his Origin actually have a happy ending? Don't miss out on the final chapter that will have people talking for years! ? THE CREATORS: With words by Paul Jenkins, art by Andy Kubert, a cover by Marvel EIC Joe Quesada and digital painted color by Richard Isanove, this book is a must-have for all comic book readers everywhere! ? THE BUZZ: "Both hardcore fans and all the 'civilian' readers who seek out this title, thanks to all the hype in the mainstream press, are going to experience... a comic book that an adult won't be embarrassed to be seen reading. Grade: A." -Comics Buyer's Guide ? THE FORMAT: Each issue of this six-part story is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05155-7-00611 (MarvelPG) 3.50

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WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; Art by Gabriel Rearte, Jimenez, Ray Snyder, Marlo Alquiza & Andy Lanning.; COVER BY JIMENEZ AND JOSÉ VILLARRUBIA In stores May 29. As Villainy, Inc. takes over the Atlantean city of Shamballa, Wonder Woman liberates the prisoners of Skartaris. Can she unite the warring people of the lost world and lead them to victory? Plus, the continuing back-up (illustrated by Phil Jimenez) featuring Troia's quest to find out what happened to Fury. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by Arthur Ranson. Jeff Jensen (w). Arthur Ranson (p). THE SCOOP: Entertainment Weekly staff writer Jeff Jensen makes his comics debut at Marvel - with a top-secret X-book! THE STORY: "The mini-series can be best summarized this way: X-Men meets Mississippi Burning meets The X-Files," said Jensen. "The 'heroes' in the story include Wolverine, Jean Grey, Nightcrawler, Beast, Cyclops, and two very disturbed FBI agents. Other than that, X-FACTOR will feature large doses of mystery, murder, religion, politics - not to mention proesthetic limbs. I'm serious." THE FORMAT: This issue of the monthly, 4-part mini-series is 40 pages, with ads. (MarvelPG) Cover price $2.50.

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cover by mike allred peter milligan (W)/mike allred (P) Break out the Kleenex -- and the body bags -- 'cause it's time for the X-Force's most catastrophic casualty yet! At last, you can find out whose swan song we'll all soon be singing! Yeah, the squad has lost members before, but this time it'll be one of the main players! Who will bite the big one: The Orphan? U-Go Girl? The Anarchist? Doop? Tell me it's not Doop! "It was one of Marvel's most lackluster X-books until Peter Milligan and Mike Allred transformed it into an eccentric, Vertigoesque mutant title that seems to take place in its own strange universe. Now each issue takes weirdness to new x-tremes." -Comic Shop News 7-59606-01766-9-12811 (MarvelPG)2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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cover by frank quitely/tim townsend grant morrison (W)/frank quitely (P)/tim townsend (I) ? THE SCOOP: The conclusion to "Imperial" is so huge we had to add on 7 extra pages of story -- for free! ? THE STORY: The Shi'Ar Empire -- in ruins! Xavier's School -- decimated! The world -- at Cassandra's mercy! The deadliest threat the X-Men have ever faced is in possession of the most powerful mutant brain in existence, and she means to eradicate the entire race! Will Cyclops and Xorn -- along with the unlikeliest of heroes -- be enough to turn the tide? Find out in the finale to "Imperial"! ? THE FORMAT: 40 pages, with ads. 7-59606-01772-0-12611 (MarvelPG) 2.25 Cover price $3.25.

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cover by udon devin grayson (W)/udon (P & i) Meet the new recruits: Iceman, Cannonball, Wolfsbane, Sunspot, Multiple Man, and Boom Boom! Looks like it's time to bring in some more teachers -- and luckily, Professor X gets an application from Hank McCoy, a.k.a. the bouncing blue Beast! 7-59606-05203-5-00711 2.25 Cover price $2.75.

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects X-Men: Evolution (2002) #1-4.

Written by Devin Grayson. Art by UDON with Long Vo, Charles Park, and Saka of Studio XD.

Based on the popular Saturday morning cartoon that redefined the Children of the Atom for a whole new generation.

The lives of Professor X, Magneto, Storm and Wolverine collide as the world stands on the brink of genetic war! Includes the secret origins of Cyclops and Jean Grey!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 2- 1st printing. Written by Steve Lyons. Art by Nick Choles. Cover by David Rabbitte. The stakes in the quest to find a cure for the Legacy Virus epidemic that is devastating mutants everywhere on earth have been frighteningly raised. A cure for the virus exists, but Selene, the dreaded Black Queen of the New York City branch of the Hellfire Club, is the only one who has it! The X-Men, and their uneasy ally, Sebastion Shaw, are locked in a race against time to defeat Selene and wrest from her the serum. Meanwhile, Sebastion Shaw and the mysterious menace known as Mutant X, pursue a different agenda - one that, if it succeeds, will place the Legacy Virus serum in the hands of the most dangerous mutant in the world! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 368 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.00.

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Cover by Keu Cha. Written by John Smith, Jimmy Palmiotti and Gail Simone. Art by David Finch, Amanda Conner, Kevin Maguire, John Livesay, Jimmy Palmiotti and Wade Von Grawbadger. First, it's Marvel Girl vs. Sabretooth in "Triptych" by John Smith, David Finch and John Livesay (in Finch's first story for Marvel)! Then, it's Wolverine and Rogue in "Unhappy Anniversary" by Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner! Finally, the real behind-the-scenes story of the X-Men movie in "X-Men: The Untold Story" by Gail Simone, Kevin Maguire and Wade Von Grawbadger! 48 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Salvador Larroca and Liquid! Written by Chris Claremont. Penciled by Salvador Larroca. Madripoor is a great town, and ordinarily anything goes, but now it's getting a little out of hand - as the aliens settle in for a long siege! And even if the X-treme team defeats the aliens, the cost of winning may be Gambit's life! Making things worse, Lifeguard's past is exposed! Cover price $2.99.

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pig w/ golden eye; woman riding a chicken by Jay Faerber, Kevin Lau, & Udon A brand new book from Kevin Lau and Anarchy Studios! Pulled from the pages of Chinese Mythology, Xin: Legend of the Monkey King follows the journey of Xin and his compatriots as they battle the forces of evil unleashed by Xin's own mistakes. It's up to this troupe to close the door to Hell and restore order. This special preview edition showcases artwork by creator Kevin Lau from the upcoming July series, with concept sketches and an interview with writer Jay Faerber. FC, 24pg $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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by Jay Faerber, Kevin Lau, & Udon A brand new book from Kevin Lau and Anarchy Studios! Pulled from the pages of Chinese Mythology, Xin: Legend of the Monkey King follows the journey of Xin and his compatriots as they battle the forces of evil unleashed by Xin's own mistakes. It's up to this troupe to close the door to Hell and restore order. This special preview edition showcases artwork by creator Kevin Lau from the upcoming July series, with concept sketches and an interview with writer Jay Faerber. FC, 24pg$2.50

Museum Edition Artist Proof - Limited to 25 copies. By Kevin Lau and Anarchy Studios! Pulled from the pages of Chinese Mythology, Xin: Legend of the Monkey King follows the journey of Xin and his compatriots as they battle the forces of evil unleashed by Xin's own mistakes. It's up to this troupe to close the door to Hell and restore order. with concept sketches and an interview with writer Jay Faerber.

Exploring Fantastic Movies and TV. In this issue: Sarah Michelle Gellar stars in Scooby-Doo; Witchblade - Yancy Butler returns; new for the summer - Peter Weller stars in Odyssey 5; Smallville - on set with the stars for the stunning season finale; Men in Black II - director Barry Sonnenfeld speaks; The Lost World; Anthony Michael Hall (The Dead Zone). Plus all of your favorite regular features. Cover price $5.99.

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By Hiroshi Aro. Yuu Aimu is a student looking for a place to live, now that he's going to school away from home. But just when he thinks he's found a potential place with affordable rent, poor Yuu discovers there's more to the rumors of ghostly hauntings than he could imagine! Enjoy reading about Yuu's memorable meetings with several resident ghosts, including his new spectral roommate, the cute Mii! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS In stores May 1. The conclusion to the 5-part "World Without Young Justice!" The exciting crossover that ran last month through IMPULSE, ROBIN and SUPERBOY comes to a head as the alternate reality versions of Young Justice battle with the real team for their continued existence. Can our reality really handle two Young Justices? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Windmills of the World - Written by Stuart Moore. Art by Martin Montiel and J.C. Buelna. Cover by Keu Cha. In Zendra 1.0, Halle found a place where she felt unconditional acceptance and respect. Abathor was no longer a danger, and Zendra was once again invisible to the universe and the Jekkaran Empire. In Zendra 2.1: Windmills of the World, however, the stability of the planet and its inhabitants is shaken from the very core of Zendra itself. Like the first mini-series, Zendra 2.0: Heart of Fire sizzles with enough action and artistry to keep readers guessing and coming back for more. A digitally-painted cover by acclaimed artist Keu Cha and brilliant writing by Stuart Moore re-launch this captivating sci-fi adventure! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Michiro Ueyama. TZoids is battle-action manga like you've never seen! Van, Zeke, Fiona, and Moonbay finally arrive at a beautiful port town, and meet the perky Rebecca, who just happens to be Irvine's sister! But there is trouble brewing in the bright market stalls and bustling harbor! A spy of the Republic has secured vital Empire information and the Empire isn't about to let him escape without a fight! Out of the Aircraft-Carrier Zoid Leviathan comes an Iron Kong, dozens of flying Zoids, and - most fearsome of all - Raven! Is the information the spy is carrying worth the destruction of an entire town?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.