Comic books December 2002

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December 4, 2002. All color except for the Red Seas. Features include Judge Dredd in "Dead Funny" (script by John Wagner, art by Staz Johnson), the Red Seas in "Under the Banner of King Death" part 8 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell), Asylum part 8 (script by Rob Williams, art by Boo Cook), and Sinister Dexter in "The Off-Lode Experience" part 8 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Davis). Cover by Trevor Hairsine and Len O'Grady.

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December 11, 2002. All color except for the Red Seas. Features include Judge Dredd in "Sniping" (script by John Wagner, art by Ian Gibson), the Red Seas in "Under the Banner of King Death" part 9 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell), Asylum part 9 (script by Rob Williams, art by Boo Cook), and Sinister Dexter in "The Off-Lode Experience" part 9 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Davis). Cover by Yeowell and Chris Blythe. Between issues 1321 and 1322 is a 100-page special, Prog 2003.

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WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART BY JESUS SAÍZ AND PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY JOE JUSKO. The new WildStorm series tying into events of the new GEN13 continues! Recruited by FBI Agent Mickey Rinaldi, Preston Kills reluctantly begins his quest to discover the origin of his powers and uncover the secret of the mysterious entity called Herod. But that quest into the wilds of suburbia may be over before it even begins when Mickey and Preston meet another of Herod's creations, Harmony ? a young woman they find themselves, quite literally, willing to kill for. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Jim Balent. New York City and the nation hang in the balance in this final issue of the 3 Little Kittens' mini-series! Latex Red challenges the Catress to a high heeled death match, while the rest of the kittens fight for their lives against the Satanic Cheerleaders of Doom! No more pussyfooting around! The mittens are off! This is it! Will anyone survive? Will New York survive?! Find out in this issue! (Note: Some nudity/lingerie in advertising pages.) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Features a limited black and white signed and numbered litho by creator/writer/artist Jim Balent. Limited to 500 copies. Story and Art by Jim Balent. New York City and the nation hang in the balance in this final issue of the 3 Little Kittens' mini-series! Latex Red challenges the Catress to a high heeled death match, while the rest of the kittens fight for their lives against the Satanic Cheerleaders of Doom! No more pussyfooting around! The mittens are off! This is it! Will anyone survive? Will New York survive?! Find out in this issue! (Note: Some nudity/lingerie in advertising pages.) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Signed by Jim Balent with Broadsword Comics certificate of authenticity.

Story and Art by Jim Balent. New York City and the nation hang in the balance in this final issue of the 3 Little Kittens' mini-series! Latex Red challenges the Catress to a high heeled death match, while the rest of the kittens fight for their lives against the Satanic Cheerleaders of Doom! No more pussyfooting around! The mittens are off! This is it! Will anyone survive? Will New York survive?! Find out in this issue! (Note: Some nudity/lingerie in advertising pages.) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Key to the Sacred Land!" Story and art by Yuzo Takada. Pai, the beautiful 300-year-old amnesiac mystic, and her companion-cum-immortal slave, Tokyo student Yakumo Fujii, search China for ancient relics to provide clues to the location of Pai's hidden Tibetan homeland, where Pai's memories can be restored. But the two are not the only ones in search of these objects. Both the dashing relic-hunter Jake McDonald and the nefarious Choukai, are trying to get their mitts on a certain mystic incense burner. And when Choukai traps Pai within a sorcerous binding circle, Yakumo is torn by the fateful decision of whether or not to pay the artifact as ransom to free Pai and by doing so, dooming Pai's memories and his own chance of returning to his mortal existence. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. "Key to the Sacred Land!" Story and art by Yuzo Takada. Pai, the beautiful 300-year-old amnesiac mystic, and her companion-cum-immortal slave, Tokyo student Yakumo Fujii, search China for ancient relics to provide clues to the location of Pai's hidden Tibetan homeland, where Pai's memories can be restored. But the two are not the only ones in search of these objects. Both the dashing relic-hunter Jake McDonald and the nefarious Choukai, are trying to get their mitts on a certain mystic incense burner. And when Choukai traps Pai within a sorcerous binding circle, Yakumo is torn by the fateful decision of whether or not to pay the artifact as ransom to free Pai and by doing so, dooming Pai's memories and his own chance of returning to his mortal existence. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

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WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DUNCAN ROULEAU AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY DAN JURGENS AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ. The shocking conclusion to the 8-part "Ending Battle." How far can Superman be pushed as he confronts the man behind it all? Plus, the return of Superman's traditional yellow S-shield! 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN. "Ending Battle" Part 6 of 8. On the trail of the man responsible for the attacks on his friends and family, Superman is attacked by an armada of all-new villains. Can the Man of Steel stand up to the sheer number of adversaries against him?!? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover art by Udon Studio (Alvin Lee identified). Story recap. Dead Man's Switch Part Four: Invisible, script by Gail Simone, art by Udon Studio (Alvin Lee identified); Alex is shot and his theme park is burned; Taskmaster sees Higashi asking Sandi out. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. MAX's super-powered P.I. has another meeting with the man called Cage! 32 pages, FC. Mature Readers Cover price $2.99.

*18+ Only* Written and illustrated by Mashumaro Jyuubaori. 28 pages, B&W, 6.5" x 9.25", Adults Only. Cover price $3.50.

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by Hitoshi Okuda Sasami's new elementary school has been invaded by... alien space bunnies?! But the kawaii beings are actually ferocious killers, and it's up to Tenchi and Co. to stop them and save the hapless humans! b&w, 32pg (3 of 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Story by Rochus Hahn. Art by Toni Greis. 36 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $3.50.

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Editor Roy Thomas' Alter Ego kicks off its new monthly schedule with a bat-signal spotlight on Dick Sprang, the ultimate Golden Age Batman artist! Behind two fabulous full-cover covers (by Sprang and Fred "Tomahawk" RAY), you'll find Dick Sprang profiled and interviewed ? with classic and unseen art! There's rare Batman art and artifacts by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Shelly Moldoff, Max Allan Collins, Jim Mooney, Carmine Infantino, Alex Toth, and other Golden/Silver Age greats! Vintage Batman illustrator Jerry Robinson is interviewed about Tomahawk and 1940s cover artist par excellence Fred Ray! Plus: There's FCA with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, et al.?Michael T. Gilbert on Wally Wood's Flash Gordon, Part 2, and more! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 108pg, b&w $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by David Yurkovich and Alfred Pinchley. Art and Cover by David Yurkovich. With Altercations, Yurkovich redefines the super-hero icon, and chronicles the real history of super-heroics in 20th century North America with a separate story from each decade. Award-winning essayist Alfred Pinchley provides introductory commentary to each chapter. Softcover, 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $8.95.

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Cover by Frank Cho. "Unnatural Enemies," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Taking inventory of his crummy life, Peter tries to get some sleep; He only succeeds when Dr. Strange induces sleep in order to talk to Spider-Man in his dreams; He warns Spidey that he made himself noticeable to mystical predators by leaving the path in the astral plane when he tackled Shade, then refers him to page 73 of his etymology book; Peter wakes and checks the book, finding an entry on the spider-wasp; Several days later, a spider-wasp-like creature calling herself Shathra attacks Spidey; She wants to toy with him before killing him but Spidey manages to get away, ducking into a subway station and maneuvering Shathra into being hit by a train; Before she is struck, she utters the name "Parker" and Spidey realizes she knows his secret; Later, playing a new game, Shathra takes human form, goes to the Daily Bugle, and tells them she and Spider-Man were lovers. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Until the Stars Turn Cold!" Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1998-2013 2nd Series) #40-45.

Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art and cover by John Romita Jr.

The world-famous wall-crawler faces evil old and new as the Eisner-Award-winning team of J. Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr. continue their acclaimed run!

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

This month, Studio Ironcat presents the first issue of Amerimanga, compilation of four awesome manga-style comics by American artists! Jen Quick's Soul Union tells the tale of Mikail Black, a good-hearted boy adopted and raised by a family of noble wolf tribe, and his quest to appease a disgruntled spirit. Other titles include Beth Westmoreland's Without Darkness, Christopher Seaton's Last Ditch, and Jacqui Moore's Kouseki (featured as this month's cover). So pick up your copy this month and support our new American artists!

Softcover, 6 1/2 x 10-in, 124 pages, B&W.

Cover price $7.99.

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December 2002. Cover by David A. Hardy. Stories: "Slow Life" by Michael Swanwick, "Generation Gap" by John G. Hemry, "Garbage Day" by Wil McCarthy, "Witness" by Jerry Oltion, "Swap-Out" by Shane Tourtellotte, "Green Light, Red Light" by Stephen L. Burns, "Voices" by Charles L. Harness, and "The Hunters of Pangaea" by Stephen Baxter. Science Fact article: "The New Outlook for Astrobiology" by Ben Bova. Probability Zero article: "You Gotta See This!" by Ian Randal Strock. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Anime & Manga Monthly - anime, games, model kits, toys. The ultimate magazine for anime fans! This issue: It's a fairy tale of transformation in Spirited Away, Hayao Miyazaki's latest magical film! Plus: Animerica Interview with Yoshiyuki Tomino - The creator of Gundam, before & after! Also: Holiday Shopping Guide - Must-read manga, must-see anime! And: Special Gene Starwind pin-up poster! Plus: Enter the Animerica Holiday Giveaway! Squarebound. Magazine, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

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First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. Includes chapters from "Banana Fish", "Chicago", "Fushigi Yugi", "Marionette Generation", "Revolutionary Girl Utena", "Short Program 2" and "Steam Detectives". Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. By Matt Fraction, Andy Kuhn, and Tim Fisher. These blistering bits of nonsense are now lavishly collected with corrected and re-toned art, the official text, covers, essays, scripts, annotations, pinups, and more. The Annotated Mantooth is about a museum that's full of monkey comics, about stuff that 'splodes, and dudes gettin' kicked. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Straight to Hell! - Written by John Ostrander. Art and Cover by Leonardo Manco. Concluding MAX's fully painted, wicked Western! Characters featured in this issue: Rawhide Kid [Johnny Bart]; Apache Kid [Rosa]; Colonel Trask. 32 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Explicit Content. Cover price $2.99.

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The Deep End: Part 1 of 2 - Written by Kelly Sue DeConnick. Art by Miguel Mendonca. Cover by Robson Rocha and Daniel Henriques. Wedding bells? More like wedding hells, as Meras nuptials ignite a war across the Seven Kingdoms. Arthur, Orm, the Trench, Xebel, and more battle not just for the crown but for the future of Atlantis and beyond. Stuffed to the gills with characters and action, this all-out undersea brawl will leave readers gasping for air! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "The Mud Flap!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie is out to prove that chivalry is not dead, but before he's through, his chances with Veronica just might be. I Love Archie Photo Contest ad. "Mr. Nice Guy," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie is having a bad day even though everybody keeps telling him to have a nice day. "Chop Talk," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Al Milgrom; Archie flirts with a black belt karate expert. "Same Old Same Old," script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie is so engrossed in his book he misses all the things around him. "Double-Trouble," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Mr. Lodge dreams of a world populated by clones of Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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by Various "The Teenage Bulk" (by Michael Pellowski & Rex Lindsey): It's ever-lovin' fun when an experiment gone wrong transforms mild-mannered Dilton into an easily agitated monstrous beast! "A Singular Idea" (by Holly Golightly): The girls have a very special relationship with their manager, Alex: he comes up with lots of ideas and the girls reject them! FC, 32pg$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

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by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales by Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, Jon D'Agostino, and more! Digest, FC $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

By Various. 'Tis the season to be jolly as Archie and his friends celebrate in true holiday style! Archie and crew have long displayed their holiday spirit, and now through the magic of this digest series, many of the Christmas classics of old are re-presented along with new yuletide tales. It's a stocking-full of good holiday cheer you won't want to miss! Digest, FC$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $3.29 Cover price $3.29.

"The Mystery of Lodge Manor" (by Fernando Ruiz): A monster sighting sends the gang investigating Lodge Manor, a creepy castle that was once the Lodge family ancestral home. But there's more than monsters behind this mystery! "My Laptop is Missing!" (by Paul Castiglia & Fernando Ruiz): Archie can't wait to write his latest "Weird Mysteries" column, but he's got no choice since he can't find his laptop! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $1.99.

1st printing. By Lorenzo Sperlonga. From pin-ups in Italian versions of Playboy and Penthouse, to eye-popping illustrations in the pages of Hustler and Heavy Metal magazine, this first collection of Italian born Lorenzo Sperlonga's paintings showcases the erotic energy and technical brilliance with which he has mastered. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 104 pages, Full Color. MATURE READERS Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Matt Hughes. The nature of Matt Hughes' work is that of change and melding - one form merging with another, to create a third. An accomplished illustrator, Hughes explores the edge of imagination with his portraits of women in transition - half human, half creature - fully captivating. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

December 2002, special holiday issue. Cover price $3.50.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

With the Metropolis animated feature a critically-acclaimed must-see, and with the upcoming Sony Astro Boy film readying for 2003 release, the works of Osamu Tezuka are being enthusiastically discovered and re-discovered by American audiences. Tezuka is the unquestioned creative wellspring for the modern anime and manga industries, the influence of his genius now pervading popular culture around the globe, and Astro Boy is the quintessential Tezuka work -- innovative, exciting, hilarious, and even heartbreaking. Few works of graphic fiction -- or any fiction, for that matter -- offer so much fun and humanity that appeals to so many different ages. In this volume: Astro battles the mighty (and really BIG!) Garon; Astro must solve "The 100 Million Year Old Crime;" and Astro is stolen!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ASHLEY WOOD EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 16. The world of Automatic Kafka is both familiar and strange ? twisted memories of a childhood spent surrounded by adults you could never understand. Just any old blockhead can live in it but it takes more than man's best friend to maneuver through it...trust us. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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World Trust Part 3 of 4. "Friends & Enemies" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Inks by Rick Remender. Cover by Rags Morales. In a far away dimension, the Wasp and Yellowjacket come face to face with the villain responsible for the catastrophe unfolding on Earth! It's Scorpio! And he possesses the powerful Zodiac Key! Plus one half -- the Chaos half -- of the cosmic entity known as the In-Betweener. What kind of otherworldly foe is Scorpio? Meanwhile on Earth, the people of the world are trusting the Avengers to save them. But can the Avengers trust themselves? When T'Challa brings in Doctor Doom as a special consultant, tempers flare inside the mansion! However Von Doom actually provides useful information about the Zodiac Key. And when Wanda reveals that the Order half of the In-Betweener is currently in Virginia, Earth's Mightiest Heroes rush to his location! Is this half of the In-Betweener an ally or enemy? Cameo appearances by Peter Gyrich and Thor. Avengers Lineup: Ant-Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Falcon, Iron Man, Jack of Hearts, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Vision, Warbird, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO; COVER BY MIKE ZECK AND JERRY ORDWAY Azrael's madness leads him into battle with one of his oldest foes! The Demon Biis has returned. Will Jean Paul defeat him or turn him into the newest disciple of St. Dumas? And how does Two-Face fit into the picture? Join Azrael's growing legion of acolytes in a battle to save our souls! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Painted Cover By Sam Kieth Brian David-Marshall (w)/Brett Weldele (p & i) The Fantastic Four guest-star as we continue the birth of a new super-team from... New Jersey?! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG.....2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Direct Edition. Story and Art by Rogers & Delaney. By some divine instrument of destiny or by the bestowing of an innate talent by the powers that be, Fry, Leela, Bender, and Scruffy find themselves representing the Earth on the Olympic swurling team under the tutelage of hall of fame swurling coach Vic Lebruteski. But what is really behind their newfound abilities, and what exactly is in it for the coach and Planet Express. It appears that they will soon be putting their lives on the line in front of an universal arena that is out for blood. Capture the spirit of the games in November! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Newsstand Edition. Story and Art by Rogers & Delaney. By some divine instrument of destiny or by the bestowing of an innate talent by the powers that be, Fry, Leela, Bender, and Scruffy find themselves representing the Earth on the Olympic swurling team under the tutelage of hall of fame swurling coach Vic Lebruteski. But what is really behind their newfound abilities, and what exactly is in it for the coach and Planet Express. It appears that they will soon be putting their lives on the line in front of an universal arena that is out for blood. Capture the spirit of the games in November! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Empress!! Part 3 of 4 - Story and Art by Kazushi Hagiwara. As Dark Schneider continues his duel with Arshes Nei -- his onetime lover and fellow master of elemental magics -- the Efreet, spirit of flames, attacks the Nue, spirit of water, consuming them both. Castle Metallicana buckles under the intense heat as the two wizards race towards a fiery collision which only one will survive! 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

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WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores October 9. Batman enlists Batgirl to help him apprehend a dangerous new metahuman. But the metahuman is merely the first step in a wider investigation to find a mysterious figure named Alpha. Unfortunately for Cassandra, the only person with info on Alpha is the one man she never wanted to face again: her father, the deadly assassin David Cain! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.