Comic books January 2003

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores November 6. "Night of the Payday," the fourth in a series of standalone issues, focuses on Lono ? the sadistic Ex-Minuteman for whom everything has a price and who's proven time and time again the only side he's on is his own. Taking on a seemingly easy job for an obscenely large sum of money, Lono finds that there really is such a thing as a "can't miss" gig. Trouble is, it's somebody else who won't be doing the missing...and Lono is squarely in his sights. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY PAUL POPE; COVER BY POPE. The steamy affair between busboy John and gastro stripper Daisy hits the skids as the former cassanova chokes and a pair of girl's underwear finds a new home. Futuristic boxing pro Haitous finds out the painful truth about why the girl of his dreams ? and her child ? would prefer if he dropped off the face of the earth and onto a passing planet. MATURE READERS B&W, 48 Pages. Cover price $5.95.

French-Canadian magazine-size comic. NOTE: All text in French.

January 8, 2003. All color except for Caballistics, Inc. Features include "Judge Dredd vs. Aliens Incubus" part 2 (script by John Wagner and Andy Diggle, art by Henry Flint), Caballistics, Inc. in "Going Underground" part 2 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Dom Reardon), Slaine in "Moloch" part 2 (script by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley), Sinister Dexter in "Relode" part 1 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Ben Willsher), and Nikolai Dante in "Hell and High Water" part 2 (script by Robbie Morrison, art by John Burns). Kev Walker cover.

January 15, 2003. All color except for Caballistics, Inc. Features include "Judge Dredd vs. Aliens Incubus" part 3 (script by John Wagner and Andy Diggle, art by Henry Flint), Caballistics, Inc. in "Going Underground" part 3 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Dom Reardon), Sinister Dexter in "Relods" part 2 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Ben Willsher), Nikolai Dante in "Hell and High Water" part 3 (script by Robbie Morrison, art by John Burns), and Slaine in "Moloch" part 3 (script by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley). Langley cover.

January 22, 2003. All color except for Caballistics, Inc. Features include John Wagner and Andy Diggle, art by Henry Flint), Caballistics, Inc. in "Going Underground" part 4 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Dom Reardon), Slaine in "Moloch" part 4 (script by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley), Sinister Dexter in "Relode" part 3 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Ben Willsher), and Nikolai Dante in "Hell and High Water" part 4 (script by Robbie Morrison, art by John Burns). Greg Staples cover.

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January 29, 2003. All color except for Caballistics, Inc. Features include "Judge Dredd vs. Aliens Incubus" part 5 (script by John Wagner and Andy Diggle, art by Henry Flint), Caballistics, Inc. in "Going Underground" part 5 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Dom Reardon), Nikolai Dante in "Hell and High Water" part 5 (script by Robbie Morrison, art by John Burns), Sinister Dexter in "Relode" part 4 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Ben Willsher), and Slaine in "Moloch" part 5 (script by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley). Frazer Irving cover.

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December 18, 2002/January 7, 2003. 100 pages. All color except for Rogue Trooper and Caballistics, Inc. Features include "Judge Dredd vs. Aliens: Incubus" part 1 (script by John Wagner and Andy Diggle, art by Henry Flint), the V.C.s in "Escher's Well" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams), Rogue Trooper in "Angels" (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Simon Coleby), Slaine in "The Books of Invasion" (script by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley), Nikolai Dante in "Hell and High Water" part 1 (script by Robbie Morrison, art by John Burns), Caballistics, Inc. in "Going Underground" part 1 (script by Rennie, art by Dom Reardon), and Banzai Battalion in "Save the Fitz!" (script by Wagner, art by Ian Gibson). Five-page Sinister Dexter short story, "Get Shirty" (text by Abnett, illustrations by Simon Davis). Judge Dredd pin-up by Jock and Chris Blythe, Indigo Prime pin-up by Chris Weston and Richard Elson. 2000 A.D. writers and artists pick their all-time favorite covers from the title. Cover by Greg Staples and Graham Rolfe.

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Story and Art by Ted Rall.

Controversial cartoonist Ted Rall updates George Orwells dystopian novel 1984, setting it in the far-off future world of 2024. Sad everyman Winston deals with life in a world in which corporations have replaced governments, citizens have become complacent consumers, privacy has been demolished, and meaningful human interaction has been replaced by sex and selfishness. A biting satire of the modern world from an artist who doesn't mince words.

Hardcover, 96 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART BY JESÚS SAIZ AND PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY JOE JUSKO. The supernatural suspense continues as life becomes infinitely more complicated for Preston and Mickey. Simmering tensions between them are magnified by the approaching hour of Harmony's judgment. Alone in the forests of Bear Mountain, Preston struggles with the morality of his decision to help Mickey and the inevitable arrival of Herod. Will he be able to stop Herod from passing judgment or will Herod take him as well? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Joe Kelly. Pencils by Renato Arlem, inks by Duncan Rouleau, Kevin Conrad and Richard Bonk. Cover by Pascual Ferry. Superman's back in therapy, this time trying to come to grips with his execution of General Zod in the pocket universe. How will he cope with his fears of doing it again with the new General Zod? Will he be forced to kill again? 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KILIAN PLUNKETT. Superman is in over his head emotionally as he helps a young boy in Guatemala deal with his critically ill mother while Clark Kent works undercover to investigate a mining operation that will be the beginning of bringing down President Luthor. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover art by Udon Studio. Story recap. Dead Man's Switch Part Five of Six: A Little Crazy, script by Gail Simone, art by Udon Studio; Arcade saves Alex's life, and offers to help rebuild his theme park; Alex spends the issue unable to speak. 44 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Tokyopop Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Katsuhiro Otomo. The post-apocalyptic science-fiction saga Akira, with its thought-provoking themes and kinetic artwork, introduced the world to the power of manga. This digest uses anime cells from the popular animated movie. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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The Underneath: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. A new story begins here! Characters in this issue: Jessica Jones; Scott Lang [Ant-Man]; Spider-Woman [Mattie Franklin]; J. Jonah Jameson. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Aaron Bordner. From the creator of Monster High and Kreeky Playground! Three years ago, Alice Sinn surrendered to an endless sleep after a horrible car accident. Trapped in a dream within a dream, she wanders the ethereal world, confused and hounded by demons. The only person with answers is Springheel Jack, a murderous Victorian monster that haunted London's rooftops in 1888. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., B&W. Cover price $7.50.

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by Hitoshi Okuda Two stories in this issue! Feeling the desire to socialize with kids her own age, Sasami, princess of Planet Jurai, enrolls in an Earthly middle school! Too bad her parents, rulers of the most powerful imperium in the galaxy, have some problems "letting go." Then, it's a flashback to the Tenchi Muyô! OAVs as Washu's old confrontations with rival mad scientist Dr. Clay, and her evil former apprentice Kagato, turn out to have unexpected consequences! Who or what is... "Dark Washu?" b&w, 48pg (4 of 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Issue #20 presents more titans of Timely/Marvel! Behind a color cover by Marvel artist Al Milgrom, and another composite by Kubert, Nodell, Beck, Boring, and Schelly, there's rare Timely/Marvel art by Mike Sekowsky, Bill Everett, Syd Shores, Dave Berg, Vince Alacia, Dave Gantz, Carl Burgos, and more! More secrets behind The Invaders, with Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, Frank Robbins, Dave Hoover, Paul Ryan, and Roy Thomas! Golden Age Timely artist Bob Deschamps is interviewed! Also, the 1965 NY Comics Convention is covered by Bill Schelly, Tom Fagan, and Roy Thomas? with a never- before-seen convention panel with Golden Age writers Bill Finger, Otto Binder, and Gardner Fox, plus Superman editor Mort Weisinger! A look at Murphy Anderson, Gil Kane, Bill Elder, Jim Warren, E. Nelson Bridwell, Dave Kaler, and others who were there in 1965! Plus, Michael T. Gilbert talks (and draws) with Flash Gordon artist Jim Keefe! FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and Captain Marvel Jr. artists Mac Raboy, Kurt Schaffenberger, Bud Thompson, and more! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 108pg, b&w $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

An ACE Edition reprint from Wizard of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #1. Features a clear cel cover overlay. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Humberto Ramos. Spider-Man meets the Fantastic Four as the Chameleon strikes! Wizard presents another one of the most requested Marvel comics that fans have asked to get an ACE of! Artist Humberto Ramos illustrates a dramatic, all-new 2-part acetate cover featuring Spidey and the Fantastic Four. In addition to the classic tale by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, this ACE will feature additional pages with a special Twisted ToyFare Theatre comic strip starring Mego Spidey. Full color.

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An ACE Edition reprint from Wizard of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #3. Features a clear cel cover overlay. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Greg Land. This Wizard ACE features the very first appearance of Dr. Octopus, or Dock Ock as he is known in the new Spider-Man film. Current Marvel artist Greg Land illustrates a dramatic, all-new 2-part acetate cover featuring Spider-Man and Dr. Octopus. In addition to the classic tale by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko that no comic collection is complete without, this limited ACE Edition will feature additional pages with special Spider-Man/Dr. Octopus cover art gallery. Full color.

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Cover by Frank Cho. "The Life & Death of Spiders," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; At Midtown High, Peter enters the teachers' lounge to find "Sharon Keller" on TV talking about her affair with Spider-Man; Recognizing "Sharon" as a disguised Shathra, Peter calls MJ to assure her it isn't true but hears the doubt in her voice; Elsewhere, Ezekiel sees the broadcast and decides he's been away too long; Furious, Spidey attacks the TV studio, inducing Shathra to reveal her true self on camera. Losing control, Spidey beats on her relentlessly, realizing too late that he has given in to his spider personna as Shathra wanted; Her meal now ripe, Shathra tags Spidey with a paralyzing stinger; He manages to escape in a cab; Seeing the mass of yellow cabs on the street, Shathra doesn't know which one to pursue; Fighting the stinger's toxins, Spidey stumbles into the Museum of Natural History's "The Life and Death of Spiders!" exhibit. 3-page Uncanny X-Men #416 preview, script by Chuck Austen, pencils by Kia Asamiya, inks by Kia Asamiya. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN. ART BY MARC LAMING AND DIGITAL CHAMELEON. PAINTED COVER BY JIM SILKE. "Coming Home" Part 4 of 5. Harry Kraft finds an ally in his plan to frame a pair of crooked cops, but his wife's double-dealing could cost Harry his freedom. Artie and Ethlie do a figure-eight when they go ice skating, Beth breaks in a new boyfriend, and McFadden plays it safe when he empties his safety deposit box. MATURE READERS FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.75.

January 2003. Cover by Michael Carroll. Stories: "Seed of Destiny" by Daniel Hatch, "Afterburn" by Rajnar Vajra, "Mixed Signals" by Lori Ann White and Ken Wharton, "Background Noise" by Daniel M. Hoyt, "Cult of the I" by Kyle Kirkland, and "The Ones Who Stay Home" by Larry Niven. Science Fact article: "Kepler Mission: Discovering Earth-Like Planets" by Yoji Kondo. Probability Zero article: "Counterspy" by Richard Foss. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 144 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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By Patrick Neighly and Kereth Cowe-Spigai. Cover by Frank Quitely.

Anarchy for the Masses features immensely detailed annotations and analysis of every issue of The Invisibles and ancillary releases, featuring linear biographies of the characters, and interviews and running commentary by creator Grant Morrison and many of the comic series' artists and editors, including Philip Bond, Phil Jimenez, Stuart Moore, Sean Phillips, Jill Thompson, Chris Weston, Steve Yoewell, and more.

Softcover, 288 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. In the distant future, the most popular sport in Japan is Angelic Layer. Contestants use fighting dolls that they hatch and raise from eggs, called "Angels," and battle them in an arena. Mentored by the mysterious Icchan, 12-year-old Misaki has entered the tournament with her doll Hikaru, and together they plan to take the sport by storm. Softcover, 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. More than just a wish-list for anime poster buyers, Anime Poster Art is a visual feast, offering a comprehensive, entertaining tour through some of the most popular and pivotal Japanese animation of the past decades. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Anime & Manga Monthly - anime, games, model kits, toys. The ultimate magazine for anime fans! This issue: The History of Macross; Robotech - Celebrating the Legacy; So Cute - Japan's Love Affair with All Things Adorable; Animerica Interview with Junko Mizuno - Underground Art from Japan to America. Plus: Free Poster Inside! And: Win Copic Marker Sets. Squarebound. Magazine, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

The greatest shôjo and shônen manga! 160 pages of beautiful art and stunning stories, plus fan art, and manga features! In this issue: Star manga artist Akimi Yoshida is best known for Banana Fish, but Animerica Extra looks into some of her other hit manga. Also, what's all the excitement around Blame? Manga serials in this issue include: Short Program 2: the stunning conclusion of 5X4P ; Fushigi Yûgi: Grief...and Genbu's cave awaits. Video Girl Ai: Natsumi steps in to help Ai, but can anyone stand up to Mai? Steam Detectives: The Steam Detectives' office is in ruins, and who's behind it? Chicago: Rei confronts the man of her nightmares. Revolutionary Girl Utena: Will Utena follow the will of World's End? Now is when she must decide ! Marionette Generation: A new doll appears in Izumi's bed . Magazine, 160pg, b&w Cover price $4.95.

The Aquaman Chronicles is a fanzine produced by John Schwirian. Issue #8 includes: cover art by Ken Hooper; Information on the current status of Aquaman; Tegan's Tidbits (Aquaman Archive); Golden Age Aquaman: More Fun #90-93; Ken Hooper interview; Ken Hooper Bibliography; Collectibles Corner - Trading Cards and POGs; The Lost Pages - Aquaman #14 as written by Peter David and drawn by Ken Hooper (17 pages of what would later become Aquaman: Time and Tide #1 by a different artist); and TV Corner - coming soon and retractions. Jan 2003.

1st printing. Collects Aquarium (2000) #1-6. Story and art by Tomoko Taniguchi. Naoka's life isn't going so well. She was turned down by the prestigious high school that she wanted to attend and she feels like nothing is going right for her. To try and cheer herself up, she starts going to the aquarium where she finds beauty, serenity... and romance. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Mike Perkins, colors by Laura Villari Detective Comics veteran Chuck Dixon lends his talents to the world of CrossGen's greatest detective! Delve deeper into the world of RUSE with this story focusing on the many agents in Simon Archard's employ. Meet the diabolical menace of the Consortium of Aggrieved Manservants ? gentlemen's gentlemen who are no gentlemen at all! On sale December 26 FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Last $1.99 cover priced issue. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "I Spy," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Mr. Lodge has a security system installed so he can tell when Archie is in the house; Archie uses the system to capture burglars in the Lodge mansion. I Love Archie Photo Contest ad. "Three's a Crowd," script by John Albano, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie delivers a pizza to starlet Stella Starling and ends up dating her sister Bertha. "The Wrong Cue," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie wants to get a pool table. "Gift Gaffe," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie has been leaving love notes and gifts in Veronica's locker but she doesn't think they are from him. "Talking Trash," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Last $1.99 cover price. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Driven to Distraction," script by Angelo DeCesare, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; To promote his new combination recreational vehicle and limousine, Mr. Lodge stages a cross country trip in it, with Archie and the gang at the helm. Let's Rock Fashions page by Dan Parent. "He's Just a Friend," script by George Gladir, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Ethel tries to convince Nancy that she's not obsessed with Jughead. "Return of the Bulk!", script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; When Moose has an accident in gym class, Dilton must again become the Bulk in order to rescue him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC$3.29 Cover price $3.29.

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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.

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by Easton, Thomas, Stull, & Walker Rowan and Shing, exhausted after their vicious battle with each other in issue #2, are now confronted with the assembled might of the Children of the Damned! Meanwhile, the U.S. government dispatches a special agent to defuse the potential political fallout from the theft of the Arkanium scrolls. This agent, Commander Marissa Wheeler, has a deep and sinister connection to one of our heroes that may destroy his life. As the battle reaches a fever pitch, and Rowan and Shing stand on the verge of defeat, a sacrifice is made, a sacred place is lost, and the destructive power of the scrolls is made painfully obvious. Issue #3 is an action packed battle-fest that features the amazing abilities of the Children of the Damned for the first time! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By Robert Crumb. Crumb turns his artistic eye towards a special section devoted to portraits of the athletic female figure in action. Included are portraits of tennis "champeen" Serena Williams, Playboy's Hugh Hefner, and over 30 women who have struck Crumb's muse. 7-in. x 10-in., 30 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 2 - "Another Arthur Adams Sampler" - Signed by Arthur Adams. Beautiful black and white commissions in Adams' inimitable exacting style. Original characters, DC and Marvel superheroes and more are featured. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W.

Stories by Rudy Rucker + Bruce Sterling, Nancy Kress, Mary Rosenblum, Robert Reed, Steven Popkes, and more. Softcover, square bound, 144 pages, B&W text, digest size. Cover price $3.50.

NOTE: All Text is in French - Volume 32 - 1st printing. "La rentrée gauloise (Asterix and the Class Act)!" Written by René Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Vintage Asterix! 14 new stories including tales of: The day Asterix and Obelix were born (in the middle of a village fish fight), How Obelix goes back to school, Fashion in Ancient Gaul, How Dogmatix helps the village cockerel win a duel, And how he is adopted as a Roman mascot, Asterix as youve never seen him before, Obelixs adventures under the mistletoe, The bid for the very first Gaulish Olympics, The birth of an idea – the story of the creation of Asterix. And much, much more. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Note: All Text is in French.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

Fifty years after his creation, Astro Boy continues to lead the manga and anime charge, his adventures still as fresh and exciting as when first crafted by master storyteller/cartoonist/animator Osamu Tezuka. In this volume: Astro Boy must help a robot bomb escape his creators and prevent earth from being destroyed; Astro battles a deadly underground tank controlled by an evil general bent on world conquest; a famous police detective enlists Astro to help him solve a murder - with the detective's father as the prime suspect!

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

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(W) Brian Haberlin (A) Jay Anacleto Cover A by Jay Anacleto Cover B by Jay Anacleto FC32pp$2.95Bi-monthly ongoing series In stores the week of December 11th. The Concept: Athena Inc., the blackest of black ops, has come up with the perfect operative. She can't be caught. And even if she could be, there is no way to link her to any action because she doesn't even know she's an agent. Heck, she doesn't even look like their agent. She was hailed as a success...that was until...the genetic trigger that enables her to switch personas began to break down. Now she can switch forms more or less on her own. And is now she's a threat to the security of Athena Inc. and must be dealt with. But who will deal with whom first? This Issue: "The Belly of the Beast"?Welcome to Athena Inc. the place where they wanted Gwen dead or alive. Gwen has finally arrived and is now in the warm, fatherly embrace of Morgan Castle. She is told that Morgan only wants to help her...that here they can remove the troublesome Mary from her consciousness... forever... and give her back her peace of mind. Right! Like I believe that one for a second! But you'll never know for sure unless you pick up this copy of ATHENA INC. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Brian Haberlin (A) Jay Anacleto Cover A by Jay Anacleto Cover B by Jay Anacleto FC32pp$2.95Bi-monthly ongoing series In stores the week of December 11th. The Concept: Athena Inc., the blackest of black ops, has come up with the perfect operative. She can't be caught. And even if she could be, there is no way to link her to any action because she doesn't even know she's an agent. Heck, she doesn't even look like their agent. She was hailed as a success...that was until...the genetic trigger that enables her to switch personas began to break down. Now she can switch forms more or less on her own. And is now she's a threat to the security of Athena Inc. and must be dealt with. But who will deal with whom first? This Issue: "The Belly of the Beast"?Welcome to Athena Inc. the place where they wanted Gwen dead or alive. Gwen has finally arrived and is now in the warm, fatherly embrace of Morgan Castle. She is told that Morgan only wants to help her...that here they can remove the troublesome Mary from her consciousness... forever... and give her back her peace of mind. Right! Like I believe that one for a second! But you'll never know for sure unless you pick up this copy of ATHENA INC. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ASHLEY WOOD EYE OF THE STORM. In stores November 20. Introducing the Constitution of the United States...and he's as American as baseball, apple pie and carpet bombing! Automatic Kafka fights for his celebrity as his TV ratings plummet, while the Constitution fights a one-man war for truth, justice and fast food restaurants on every corner! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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World Trust Part 4 of 4. "Chaos & Order" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Inks by Rick Remender. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. Thanks to the timely arrival of the god of thunder, Earth's Mightiest Heroes defeat the Order half of the In-Betweener! And then Wanda mystically transports all the combatants to the In-Betweener's special realm! Because that's where Scorpio (with the Zodiac Key), the Chaos half (of the In-Betweener), and the capital cities of the world are waiting -- for the battle to save the planet Earth! Ant-Man, She-Hulk, and Redwing lead the attack against Scorpio, while the Vision and the Scarlet Witch clash with the In-Betweener! Are the stars aligned for an Avengers' victory? A fantastic finale! Cameo appearances by Jarvis and Peter Gyrich. (Note: The World Trust storyline was reprinted in 2003 in the trade paperback: Avengers by Geoff Johns; and again in 2010 in the hardcover: Avengers World Trust Premiere Edition.) 40 pages. Cover price $3.50.