Comic books March 2004

Dark PLanet Edition - 1st printing. Collects ESPers (1997 2nd Series Halloween) #1-6. Written by James Hudnall. Art by Greg Horn. The classic series returns, with full-color art by Marvel Comics artist, Greg Horn! Skye Lanning is just a normal teenager until she discovers she has psychic powers. Now she's being pursued by strange men and not for reasons you would think. Fortunately, the ESPers are also after her. But who can she trust? SoftcoverC, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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Written by CHUCK AUSTEN Pencils by JIM CALAFIORE Covers by MIZUKI SAKAKIBARA "KING HYPERION" pt. 3 (of 3)?The story arc shining the spotlight on the Weapon X squad of Exiles comes to an Earth-shattering conclusion ... literally! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.99.

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Written & penciled by JIM CALAFIORE Cover by MIZUKI SAKAKIBARA "A NOCTURNE'S TALE" pt. 1 (of 2)?A special look into the life of Nocturne before she joined the Exiles! See what her life was like back when she lived at Xavier's Mansion with her father, Nightcrawler, and the school's headmaster, Wolverine! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Michael Poe. Anime clichés collide as an ex-porn star, the bastard child of Hello Kitty, and an evil teenage super-villain share an apartment building! Collecting the first half of one of the most popular and beloved webcomics in the history of mankind! This material was previously published as part of the limited edition 328-page "complete collection" Exploitation Now!: Selling Out For Fun & Profit, which is now out-of-print. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $9.95.

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WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores January 14. When the going gets tough, Fables go drinking. "Stop Me if You've Heard This, but a Man Walks Into a Bar..." takes place almost entirely in pubs ? Mundy bars, Fabletown bars, and just about anyplace where alcohol is served. So don't be surprised if a drunken brawl breaks out, and one or two characters says something he wouldn't normally say while sober. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Created by Nat Gertler. The Factor presents stories about the impact that the superhero has on the world around him. This issue collects 20 Factor stories from the pages of Negative Burn and The Factor, written by Eisner-nominee Nat Gertler, and with art by Joe Staton (E-Man), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder, Queen & Country), Justine Shaw, Matt Feazell, and many more! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $9.95.

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WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ AND FERNANDO BLANCO; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores January 14. Black Mariah's back in town, and she's hunting for the Angel! But the Angel fell from grace a long time ago, so when Mariah thinks she can bend Lee to her will, she finds out the hard way that she couldn't be more mistaken. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Van Helsing; Dawn of the Dead remake; Hellboy; Club Dread; Kingdom Hospital; The Last Horror Movie; Ginger Snaps II. Dawn of the Dead remake cover feature. Cover price $7.99.

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Written by MARK WAID Cover & pencils by MIKE WIERINGO "HEREAFTER" pt 1 (of 3) No, not a misprint! The regular creative team readers demanded is "back" for good as the Fantastic Three embark on their greatest adventure yet by storming a 'fantastic' realm brand new to even them. They've heard of it of course, but have never there before! And yes ... the FANTASTIC THREE! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.25 UPC: 5960604456-50911 NEW STORY ARC! WAID & 'RINGO ARE "BACK"! Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Authoritative Action!" Collects Fantastic Four (1998-2012 3rd Series) #503-508.

Written by MARK WAID. Art by HOWARD PORTER. Cover by TONY HARRIS and TOM FEISTER.

It seemed like a simple enough idea at the time: Now that their arch enemy Doctor Doom had seemingly perished, the Fantastic Four would journey into his nation of Latveria, disassemble its war machine and set its oppressed citizens free. But what appeared a black and white situation quickly turns a murky shade of gray, and Reed Richards and his family find themselves besieged on all sides, both by those they thought of as their allies, and by the very people they were trying to save!

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 70 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos.) Cover price $4.95.

Noel Neill and Jack Larson on Superman, John Newland in One Step Beyond, Herbert Strock's AIP moster movies, Gary Owens on Laugh-In, art of Stanley Meltzoff, Hugh Cave, Carol Cleveland on Monty Python, behind the scenes on This Island Earth, and more. 7-7/8 in. x 10.25-in.; black and white; 144 newsprint pages. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Masato Soda. It's time for Sengoku Fire Department's city-wide practice exercises where Daigo has another encounter with Kei Kanda, the ace of Sengoku's elite Rescue team. Kanda's interest in Daigo's innate abilities is piqued, but he can't make up his mind whether Daigo would be an invaluable asset or a public menace. Later, Daigo's at it again when he tries to single-handedly stop a construction crane from falling off a high-rise building! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Horie Nobu. Art by Hara Tetsuo. The classic prequel for Fist of the North Star, Fist of the Blue Sky continues the awesome saga of one man's fight to avenge the death of his loved ones. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W., Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

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WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY ALBERTO DOSE, HOWARD PORTER AND LIVESAY; COVER BY DOSE In stores January 28. The shocking conclusion to the 6-part "Ignition!" Determined to put a stop to the cop killings, The Flash races through Keystone City for a final showdown with the unexpected culprit. Meanwhile, The Flash struggles with revealing his secret to those closest to him. Featuring a 7-page sequence by Howard Porter (JLA) and Livesay! See this month's Dynamic Forces for a signed edition! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Legend of Drizzt: Book 1 - The Dark Elf Trilogy - Book 1: Homeland - 1st printing. By R.A. Salvatore. Featuring the origin tale of one of the fantasy genre's most beloved heroes, these newly repackaged editions include the first books in R.A. Salvatore's Legend of Drizzt series. Hardcover, 352 pages, Text Only. Cover price $25.95.

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STEVE NILES (W) and GREG RUTH (A) On sale March 24, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Under the endless skies of America's heartland, and in the wounded hearts of every family in one tiny rural town, a terrible secret has been kept for too many years. Now, a young boy named Will must try to keep his younger brother from falling victim to the worst fears of a troubled town that can't begin to understand the tragic secret that binds its families together. Some folks would call Will's brother a monster. But to Will, his brother's just another kid trapped in a dark reality he can't comprehend. But before Will can save anyone, he has to save himself ...and it all starts with Will trying to get the gun away from his father. Cover price $2.99.

By Roger Langridge. The Eisner and Ignatz Award-nominated series is back for a fifth issue of broken-hearted hijinks and graphic excellence. In this latest collection of short stories, Fred gets lost in the countryside, spends a year refusing to take a hint, and show us what's really behind that clown makeup! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Heather Bruton. Stories and Art by Elin Winkler, Steve Gallacci and Kyle A. Carrozza. Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! In this issue: "Tales of the Fehnnik Part 3" by Elin Winkler and Steve Gallacci. Plus: "Clare's Stupid Life Part 4" by Kyle A. Carrozza. Also: Illustration by Susan Meyer. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Steve Niles, (P and Cover) Josh Medors, & (I) Peter Reoovski, Mark Haggerty has just about had enough, thank you very much. First his body is co-opted and consumed by a robotic exo-suit. Then a crack team of government mercenaries take every step imaginable to try to convince him into joining up with their squad. Topping all that off with the unleashing of a murderous, maniacal monkey-man who likes to throw his own doo-doo around...well, that's the final straw. Cy-Bot's finally p.o.ed enough to start the buttkicking, but now that Cro-Mag has unveiled a robot pal twice the size of our robot hero, this just might be the end for Cy-Bot! Cover price $2.99.

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2nd [Shojo] Edition - Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Oracle!" Story and art by Yû Watase. When best friends Miaka and Yui open an ancient Chinese book, they find themselves transported to a parallel world. Trapped in the Universe of the Four Gods, Miaka is thrust in the role of priestess who must save an entire empire...and who falls in love with dashing martial artist Tamahome. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

G-Fan is the publication for Godzilla fans. This issue includes: cover art by Race Floyd; Tokyo S.O.S.; Godzilla Goes to Kansas; Godzillas Roots; Godzilla and the Devil—The King of Monsters, Jack Kirby, and the Bomb; Kaiju Project Update; Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee videogame; The House of Monsters dealer profile; My First G-FEST; interviews with director Shusuke Kaneko and game designer Kirby Fong; news, reviews, and fan fiction; Gamera centerspread and G-FEST IX details. Spring, 2004. 84 pages. Cover price $4.95.

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by Andrew Dabb, Steve Kurth, Serge LaPointe, & Blond A series of coordinated hauntings are running the Ghostbusters ragged, and no matter how fast they move, somehow, the spooks are always one step ahead. Meanwhile, escapted mental patient Michael Draverhaven watches them from the shadows. Is he there to help? Or does he have something else in mind? Variant cover by Dan Brereton (Nocturnals)! REG. CVR.?FC, 32pg (2 of 4)$2.95 BRERETON CVR. ?FC, 32pg (2 of 4)$3.50 Cover price $2.95.

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by Andrew Dabb, Steve Kurth, Serge LaPointe, & Blond A series of coordinated hauntings are running the Ghostbusters ragged, and no matter how fast they move, somehow, the spooks are always one step ahead. Meanwhile, escapted mental patient Michael Draverhaven watches them from the shadows. Is he there to help? Or does he have something else in mind? Variant cover by Dan Brereton (Nocturnals)! REG. CVR.?FC, 32pg (2 of 4)$2.95 BRERETON CVR. ?FC, 32pg (2 of 4)$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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by Brandon Jerwa & Tim Seeley "Players and Pawns" Part 1 of 6: While the Baroness chooses between love and duty, Cobra Commander and Destro make bold moves to secure their own positions. Meanwhile, Snake Eyes returns to face the repercussions of his drastic decision, the Joes have a graduation ceremony and some fresh faces join a new campaign against Cobra's forces. All this and Sierra Gordo under siege in Part 1 of the first full-length story arc! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Icebound!" Collects GI Joe Frontline (2002) #5-8. By Jolley, Johnson, Feister, Pina, & Harris. Seven years ago, a mission to an Arctic research base went horribly wrong, leaving only one survivor: the G.I. Joe named Duke. Now, Duke must lead Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Frostbite, Lifeline, and Airtight back to the site of the massacre - where they'll discover that the original evil has evolved into something much worse. Four issues of action, desperation, and creeping paranoia: Icebound. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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by John Ney Reiber & Eddy Barrows; cover by Adi Granov All new continuity for G.I. Joe! G.I. Joe faces its first challenge as a team when COBRA threatens to turn the stolen Spectre warjet prototype against America herself to destroy the heart of the nation. But the team must identify this mysterious target before they can defend it. Has COBRA Commander targeted the nation's heart with the eyes of a madman, or a genius? And when these heroes make their stand against the weapon of the future, where will the ultimate victory be found? In the overwhelming technological superiority of the machine, or the heart and guts of the soldier? FC, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Gold Foil Dynamic Forces Exlusive Edition with certificate. 1,800 copies. by John Ney Reiber & Eddy Barrows; cover by Adi Granov All new continuity for G.I. Joe! G.I. Joe faces its first challenge as a team when COBRA threatens to turn the stolen Spectre warjet prototype against America herself to destroy the heart of the nation. But the team must identify this mysterious target before they can defend it. Has COBRA Commander targeted the nation's heart with the eyes of a madman, or a genius? And when these heroes make their stand against the weapon of the future, where will the ultimate victory be found? In the overwhelming technological superiority of the machine, or the heart and guts of the soldier? FC, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Dynamic Forces "Fan Fest" Platinum Edition with certificate. 500 copies. by John Ney Reiber & Eddy Barrows; cover by Adi Granov All new continuity for G.I. Joe! G.I. Joe faces its first challenge as a team when COBRA threatens to turn the stolen Spectre warjet prototype against America herself to destroy the heart of the nation. But the team must identify this mysterious target before they can defend it. Has COBRA Commander targeted the nation's heart with the eyes of a madman, or a genius? And when these heroes make their stand against the weapon of the future, where will the ultimate victory be found? In the overwhelming technological superiority of the machine, or the heart and guts of the soldier? FC, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects GI Joe vs. Transformers (2003 1st Series) #1-7. Written by Josh Blaylock and Dan Jolley. Art by Mike Millar. What if the Transformers, living alien robots from another world, fell in to the hands of COBRA, a small, quickly growing organization bent on world domination? When COBRA launches their first attack on U.S. soil, armed with tanks, jets, and vehicles that transform into giant robots, it's too much for the regular armed forces to handle, and G.I. Joe is formed to stop them. Freeing the heroic Optimus Prime from COBRA's controls is the world's only hope. Hardcover, 160 pages, full color.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects GI Joe vs. Transformers (2003 1st Series) #1-7. Written by Josh Blaylock and Dan Jolley. Art by Mike Millar. What if the Transformers, living alien robots from another world, fell in to the hands of COBRA, a small, quickly growing organization bent on world domination? When COBRA launches their first attack on U.S. soil, armed with tanks, jets, and vehicles that transform into giant robots, it's too much for the regular armed forces to handle, and G.I. Joe is formed to stop them. Freeing the heroic Optimus Prime from COBRA's controls is the world's only hope. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

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WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY JASON PEARSON; COVER BY BRIAN WOOD. Five years ago, Aleph was the brilliant underachiever on campus...then she met Miranda Zero, and her life changed. Now she's the focal point of the Global Frequency rescue organization, coordinating crucial data during each operation. That is, until five minutes ago. The Global Frequency HQ has been breached, and Aleph must stand her ground and fight ? for her life, and the life of every other agent on the Frequency! FC, 32 PG. (11 OF 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Serena Valentino & Harley Sparx Our GloomCookie's are trying to enjoy a night out a local club... but between Lyndi freaking out that Lex is still alive, and the appearance of a mysterious woman from the Carnival, things get a little messy. Meanwhile, Chrys and Sebastian have the alternate universe monster to contend with! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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JON SOMMARIVA/KRIS JUSTICE cover by FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO On sale November 26, FC, 32pg, $2.99 When Jonny Zero's blood was infused with life saving nanotech plasm his life was changed forever. No longer a simple teenaged boy, Jonny became GO BOY 7-Human Action Machine! Now Jonny's life is one adventure after another as he joins Jett Girl and the rest of the robotic Go Boys on dangerous adventures to help fight the evil of THE CULTIST who seeks the destruction of logic, reason, AND Go Boy 7! Cover price $2.99.

Adapted by P. Craig Russell An all-new adaptation of the classic opera Cavalleria Rusticana. Sicily, Easter Sunday. Turridu comes back to his village to discover his love married to another powerful capo. Yet, they meet secretly. Once this becomes known, however, the code dictates a fight to the death! This is the opera featured at the end of Godfather 3. One-shot. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Fred Perry Lydia, Moisha, and Romeo, imprisoned as thieves in the Leprechauns "Fortress of Shoes," finally launch their daring escape from their year-long captivity! The Vaultron Force set brain and sinew against the sewer were-rats, but no one can foresee the intervention of the King... Spellvis! FC, 32pg$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND GREG RUCKA; ART BY MICHAEL LARK AND STEFANO GAUDIANO; COVER BY LARK In stores January 14. It's the conclusion of The Joker's sniper spree...and it won't be pretty! The Joker is in custody. Is this just another part of his game with Batman, with the detectives of the GCPD caught in the middle? Just how dangerous is The Joker in a holding cell? You'll be stunned to find out! FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; COVER BY MARCOS MARTIN AND ALVARO LOPEZ In Part 1 of the 6-part "City Walls," Green Arrow and Black Canary investigate a rash of robberies in Star City. But when a clue from a daring museum heist indicates that the thief may be one of the DCU's most dangerous villains, what started as a crime spree investigation may turn into a full-fledged war! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Straight Shooter!" Collects Green Arrow (2001 2nd Series) #26-31. Written by JUDD WINICK. Art by PHIL HESTER and ANDE PARKS. Painted cover by MATT WAGNER. Written by Pulitzer Prize-nominee Judd Winick with art by Phil Hester & Ande Parks! When Green Arrow discovers corporate corruption in Star City, he goes after those responsible. The last thing he expects is a fight with a 3-ton ogre! As he delves into this mystery, he also falls into an unexpected romance, with tragic results. Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Note: When Volume 3 1st printing first came out DC made a mistake. "Straight Shooter" should be Vol. 4 and "The Archer's Quest" should be Vol. 3. They corrected this error with the release of "The Archer's Quest" Vol. 3 reprint. Cover price $12.95.

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WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB; ART BY JAMES BOSCH AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY KERON GRANT In stores January 28. Wanted 3/5. Guest-starring Amon Sur, Kilowog, John Stewart, DEO Director Bones, and Agent Cameron Chase! Now that he knows the Weaponers of Qward hold the true power behind the Black Circle, Green Lantern decides to go it alone so as not to risk the lives of his friends. But can he prevent the Weaponers from putting their master plan into effect? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collectas Gregory (1989-1993) #1-2. Story and art by Marc Hempel. Collecting the first two volumes of creator Marc Hempel's classic series into a single manga-sized book! A GREGORY TREASURY VOL. 1 reintroduces us to Gregory, a lovable, institutionalized boy in a straitjacket who speaks only in vowels. Sharing his small cell is a mortality challenged rat named Herman Vermin and a cheese-fixated mouse named Wendell. Together, they manage to generate more entertainment than a roomful of stand-up comedians (at a fraction of the cost)! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

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by Anderson & Moesta, Mendoza & Cavero At Castle Frankenstein, the hilarious action comes to a head ? with the evil Van Helsing Corporation, our intrepid monster heroes, and various official agencies all getting into the mix. It all goes to prove you can never be too old ? or too scary ? to save the day, especially if you have fun doing it! Cover by Guillermo Mendoza. FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tohru Fujisawa. In a surprise visit, Onizauka shows Uchiyamada life is indeed wonderful. Meanwhile, Teshigawara rocks the schoolhouse when he hatches a deadly plot to kidnap Fuyutsuki. Can Onizuka get her back before Teshigawara lays a finger on her? Put away the homework and take notes-an explosive conclusion awaits readers in this action-packed volume of GTO! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages,. B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. Gundam: The Origin features the breathtaking line work of Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, the character designer for the original Mobile Suit Gundam TV series, and is Yasuhiko's own highly stylized re-telling of the original Gundam story! While en-route to Jaburo, the White Base faces Ranba Ral and his deadly forces. Ranba Ral, himself, sets out in his Mobile Suit, the Gouf, to battle the White Base and the Gundam. Have Amuro and the Gundam finally met their match?! One of the Gundam's legs is blown off at the knee joint. Disturbed by all that he is forced to go through, Amuro leaves the White Base with the Gundam. Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

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by Doug Miers, Ron Adrian, & Rob Lean Gypsy Rose is a Romani woman with a terrifying legacy: she carries the fourth nail of The Crucifixion! If she stays in any one place more than a few hours, the demons hunting her will catch up. So she keeps moving, ever-vigilant, ever-cursed. Featuring the stunning artwork of Ron Adrian (Dreams of the Darkchylde, Coven). b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.