Comic books March 2001

1st Edition - Volume 16 - 2nd and later printings. Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. Softcover, 5-in x 8-in. 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Issue 9. March 2001. Cover by Al Rio. 6.5" x 10.25". 32 pages. Black and white. Adult. Cover price $6.00.

Issue 9. March 2001. Cover by Ayala. 6.5" x 10.25". 32 pages. Black and white. Adult. Cover price $3.95.

Issue 6. April 2000. Cover by Ayala. 6.5" x 10.25". 32 pages. Black and white. Adult. Cover price $6.00.

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Story and Art by John Higgins. This Razorjack mini-series slams straight into the action in this alternate version of the Twist dimension, introducing Razorjack and her Twisted handmaidens. They're humans genetically twisted to reflect the murderous psyche of the creature known as Razorjack! In AP City, U.S.A., in the one dimension that Razorjack has not yet recreated as a living hell, a sequence of events creates a nexus that allows Razorjack to finally break through into our world, the Core Dimension. The kids who inadvertently create the opening become a focus for the evil that is Razorjack, and maverick cops Frame and Ross are drawn into what could be that final battle between good and evil! 40 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

1st printing. READING THE FUNNIES collects Donald Phelps' essays on early 20th Century newspaper strips - the Golden Age of comic strips, when readers avidly followed the daily and weekly adventures of Flash Gordon, Little Nemo, and Krazy Kats, a time when the critic Gilbert Seldes could write, "Of all the lively arts the Comic Strip is the most despised and, with the exception of the movies, it is the most popular." Most of the essays in this book appear here for the first time. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 306 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. The evil sorcerer Vagnado has stolen the Crystal Ball of Souls, and now he is plotting with Marmo to capture all of Lodoss! Spark, the Heroic Knight, is leading a quarreling group of heroes to reclaim this occult treasure, and they arrive at Hilt, where they learn that the governor and King Kashu are preparing for the final battle with Marmo. The powerful fighter Gallac wants to abandon the search and join the fight, and Spark has to hold his group together to continue their quest, encouraged by Parn. And what strange secret about Spark's future does Parn hold? b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

"Down & Out in the City of Dreams" Written by Tzvi Lebetkin. Art by Stefano Cardoselli. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Christian Zanier (I) Livesay (C)Brett Evans Secrets are revealed. Not only do Poet and Ravenshadow have to deal with discovering they're half-brothers, after the near-nuking of Chicago, they have a greater problem:. The force that gave them their powers has a deadly secret of its own. FC32pp Cover price $2.50.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Gold Foil Edition limited to 2750 copies with Certificate of Authenticity. Cover price $2.50.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Story and Art by Randy Reynaldo. Back full time with Justice International, Rob Hanes is dispatched to exotic Hong Kong to find out who is using the export business of a wealthy Chinese industrialist to smuggle contraband into the China interior. In the course of his investigation, Rob witnesses the start of a mob war as international crimelord Nicolai Korda -- arch enemy to Rob Hanes -- prepares to gain a foothold in the once-isolated Communist country, even while a homegrown, nationalistic gangster by the name of Wo Chun Pei vows to fight off foreign incursions. The colorful cast also includes the beautiful daughter of an Asian industrialist, an ambitious People's Army general and the scion of the powerful Drake family, owners of Justice International. This topical, fast-moving action-adventure tale exposes greed and corruption in the emerging free market economy of the world's most populous nation -- and, as usual, Rob Hanes is in the thick of it in this fusion of classic high adventure and modern-day headlines! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY THE PANDER BROS.; PAINTED COVER BY DURWIN TALON. "Officer Down" Part 3 of 8! James Gordon lies at death's door, and the immediate suspect is Catwoman. And while a citywide manhunt begins for the feline felon, Batman takes the news of Gordon's situation hard. Prepare yourself for Batman like you've never seen him before! Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART AND COVER BY JAVIER PULIDO AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA The final chapter in the fabulous saga of young Dick Grayson! Robin's healed, but Two-Face remains at large, and a city-wide manhunt is falling woefully short. While Harvey Dent is on the loose, Robin must prepare himself to face the man who nearly killed him during their first encounter. But when Robin takes things too far, a life hangs in the balance and Robin must question the sanctity of his actions. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (4 OF 4) Cover price $4.95.

The World's leading horror culture and entertainment publication! This issue features articles on Ginger Snaps, a guide to Werewolves in cinema, and an interview with performance artist Buckethead! Cover price $5.95.

by Mike Gallagher; art by Dave Manak Based on the all-new animated series from DIC airing on the ABC and UPN networks! It's another magical day in the life of everyone's favorite almost-a-witch, Sabrina, and her wacky teenage aunts and uncle! And don't forget Salem. Will Sabrina steal another spell from her aunt's "Spookie Jar" and turn her Junior High upside down? Is Archie's hair red? FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

Story and Art by Naoko Takeuchi. As seen on Cartoon Network! The mysterious girl, Hotaru, has been taken over by the evil Mistress 9! To make matters worse, the spirit of Sailor Chibi-Moon is trapped inside Hotaru's twisted body. Sailor Moon and the Sailor Team are now fighting for the souls of the two girls. The Witches 5 are defeated, but now they must face the evil mastermind Pharaoh 90 himself! b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Naoko Takeuchi.

It is a brand new era for Sailor Moon and the Scouts.

As Darien is about to depart for America to attend a university, he crumbles and disappears. Meanwhile, a mysterious little girl, Chibi Chibi, and three new Scouts, the Sailor Starlights, appear on the scene. As the new Scouts appear, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Mars disappear into a supernatural void. Now Bunny is forced to deal with the fact that everyone she loves is gone. Are the Scouts gone forever and are the Sailor Starlights involved?

Don't miss this heart-pounding edition of the Sailor Moon saga. This volume contains Sailor Moon Stars episodes first published in Smile magazine volumes 2.7 through 3.1, in their entirety.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

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(A/W) Karl Altstaetter (W) Robert Napton (I) Victor Olazaba (C) Brian Buccellato & Jose Campos Saint Angel, Jonn, and Talon engage in a dangerous plot to penetrate a Markeen hive that is believed to be a central stronghold of the vicious insects. But what was thought to be a surprise attack on the Markeen turns into a battle of survival as our band of heros falls into a deadly trap! Also featured in this issue: RIFTWAVE: THE DEITY/CATSEYE COSSOVER, PRELUDE #1. This special flip book begins the long awaited mini-series event of the summer! Picking up from the events of DEITY: REVELATIONS and the CATSEYE mini-series, this prelude sets the stage for Jamie's ultimate challenge! Following her battle with Lord Pyre, Jamie has disappeared. Her protectors join forces with the beautiful "TWO" and the Catseye adventurers in a daring attempt to find the deity and save the universe from ultimate destruction! FC, 40pg Cover price $3.95.

Story and Art by Megumi Tachikawa. The clock at the Wonder Garden has a wonderful legend attached to it. Those who see it as a couple are destined to be happy together. Can Saint Tail really be planning to steal it? As Asuka Jr. doubts, Saint Tail leads him on a merry chase across the park. It's almost like a real date! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $9.70

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $9.70

Add to cart FN 6.0 $9.00

Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Alex Maleey (C) Jay Fotos (Cover) Ashley Wood "The Jon Doe Affair" Part l?A New Storyline Written By Todd McFarlane! A mysterious videotape showing an apparent murder is delivered to Sam, who attempts to authenticate it. He looks for clues and begins a hunt that will hit very close to home. Meanwhile, Twitch is doing fieldwork and Sam will have to put all his detective merit to use to prove he is the better of the two crime fighters. This new story arc marks the return of TODD MCFARLANE, who will take over the writing chores full time. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Masahiro Shibata. In the future, rampant genetic disorders wreak havoc on humankind. Teenagers turn into grotesque monsters when they hit 18, and growing old is no longer a luxury - and only one kind of warrior has the power to stop it! Sarai's got it all. She's a sexy new kind of "peace officer" - a guard-maid who can kick butt, clean house, and bring justice to a bleak world. If humanity has one last hope to heal itself and return to normal, Sarai is the catalyst! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Masahiro Shibata. This is the second book of an ongoing series, which features the bodyguard maids Sarai and Flicker. This book continues where the first book ends, as the bodyguard maid duo are still employed by Mother Wistable, but end up endangering their employer by getting framed for a bizarre and gruesome murder. As a result, the duo along with Mother Wistable and her aid Richelle must fight for their lives against the evil Barosso, an angry mob, and stone zombies. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.60

"Peril in Pittsburg!" Guest-starring Madman and the Atomics. Story and art by Erik Larsen. Flying saucers! Hundreds of them! Guess we know what comes next... 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Story and Art by Kjartan Arnorsson. SFA's series featuring furry creators from around the globe returns with that madman from Iceland, Kjartan Arnorsson! Karno brings his wife and varied cast of characters to his first issue, including Savage Squirrel! And introducing that new intrepid crime-fighting duo, Scotman and Icelad! 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Fine $2.50

by Jill Thompson Give your summer vacation a spooky twist with this hilarious new monthly series by the undisputed queen of Halloween, Jill Thompson! As Hannah heads off for summer camp, Orson gets stuck in summer-ghoul, and Bug-a-Boo takes a dreaded road trip with his parents, Scary Godmother packs her bags for the Annual Witches' Convention! But what lies in wait for her when she gets there? You'll just have to find out! This series is Jill's first feature-length "Fright Side" story, and as such it has the honor of being the very first Scary Godmother #1! So join all your favorite characters (along with a couple new ones) for six straight months of Scary Godmother fun! b&w, 24pg (1 of 6) Cover price $2.95.

A Real Monster Magazine! Thirty-Eighth Double-ZAAT Issue! Featuring: A Creature Like You've Never Seen Before. Is the Monster Man...Fish...or Devil? Cover by Terry Beatty. Cover price $6.95.

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By Marz, Cheung, Hillsman, and Rodriguez. Back in Eastern lands to exact his vengeance upon Bron, Ethan decides to seek out Ashleigh and the Underground movement. But he finds an unexpected obstacle standing in his way - Exeter, the bounty hunter Ethan believed dead. Even if Ethan manages to survive a rematch with Exeter, does the Heron prince have any chance of locating the Underground's sanctuary? FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

WRITTEN BY RURIK TYLER AND JOE EDKIN; ART AND COVER BY JOE STATON AND DAVE HUNT Scooby and the gang see stars when a one-eyed alien stalks a planetarium! Plus, plunge into the Pine Barrens of New Jersey as the gang goes on a hunt for a legendary devil! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA, PETER DAVID, JEPH LOEB, PHIL JIMENEZ, AND VARIOUS; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM, MATTHEW CLARK, STUART IMMONEN, YVEL GUICHET, MIKE WIERINGO, LEE BERMEJO, BUTCH GUICE, LOUIS SMALL JR., AND VARIOUS; COVER BY TONY HARRIS AND RAY SNYDER Retro-solicited; in stores January 17. Learn the behind-the-scenes events that led up to Lex Luthor winning the Presidential election. Plus, profiles on Luthor, the new LexCorp CEO Talia and Luthor's surprising Presidential Cabinet. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

created, written, & illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS Sergio's got a story to tell, and no one's listening ? that's because all eyes are on these hilarious pantomime gags on which he's made his reputation. From Mad Magazine's Viva La Mad to Dark Horse Comics' Louder than Words, Sergio has told the funniest jokes of the past forty years without a single word, proving again and again that actions speak louder. Cover price $2.99.

Plush Beauties. Stories, art and cover by Oscar Marcus. A showcase series focusing on anthropomorphic and funny-animal comics. The lives and loves of the photographers and models for Plush Magazine, including a giraffe girl. 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

by Billy Tucci Stunning and graceful, Tucci's rendering talents once again prevail in this latest addition to the Shi story. "Akai" means Red, and Tucci uses this color to celebrate Valentine's Day, and the color of Shi. This issue will tells the story of one of Ana's heroic ancestors ? a Shi during the 30s with war on the verge of exploding. Shi ? Akai will also be the first-ever appearance of Tucci's newest heroine ? RAF Victoria Cross. FC Cover price $2.99.

Antiquities Edition with Museum Style Wraparound Die-Cut Cover. Signed and Numbered by Billy Tucci and Limited to 199 copies. Cover price $99.99.

Limited to 2000 copies. Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Regular Edition. by Billy Tucci Get a sneak peak at all that Billy Tucci has in store for Crusade's future. Once again, Crusade presents the fan-favorite Tour Book for 2001. Perfect for the convention season or store signings. Each book has a special cover for personalized sketches, making each book one-of-a-kind. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart VF/NM 9.0 $7.50

San Diego Comic Con International edition. by Billy Tucci Get a sneak peak at all that Billy Tucci has in store for Crusade's future. Once again, Crusade presents the fan-favorite Tour Book for 2001. Perfect for the convention season or store signings. Each book has a special cover for personalized sketches, making each book one-of-a-kind. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Pat Lee Cover (C) Pat Lee & Adrian Tsang (W) Adrian Tsang (P) Arnakin & Warui Namakemono (I)Ramil Sunga (Color) Shane Law Aldaran must discover why a rebellion that he was once a part of but helped to dissolve is mysteriously resurfacing in the highlands of Shidima. But in doing so, he risks exposing himself to the very people he betrayed to the empire three years ago. Meanwhile, Hakara and Mitsuro, two of the most dangerous swordsmen in Shidima, are hot on the trail of the same mystery, but what will they do when the trail leads them into a head on collision with Aldaran? PLEASE NOTE: Shidima #2 ships with three covers by artists Pat Lee,Warui Namakemono, and Arnakin. Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Warui Namekemono cover variant. (C) Pat Lee & Adrian Tsang (W) Adrian Tsang (P) Arnakin & Warui Namakemono (I)Ramil Sunga (Color) Shane Law Aldaran must discover why a rebellion that he was once a part of but helped to dissolve is mysteriously resurfacing in the highlands of Shidima. But in doing so, he risks exposing himself to the very people he betrayed to the empire three years ago. Meanwhile, Hakara and Mitsuro, two of the most dangerous swordsmen in Shidima, are hot on the trail of the same mystery, but what will they do when the trail leads them into a head on collision with Aldaran? PLEASE NOTE: Shidima #2 ships with three covers by artists Pat Lee, Warui Namakemono, and Arnakin. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $1.00 Discounted from $2.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $1.00 Discounted from $2.50.

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Arnakin cover variant. (C) Pat Lee & Adrian Tsang (W) Adrian Tsang (P) Arnakin & Warui Namakemono (I)Ramil Sunga (Color) Shane Law Aldaran must discover why a rebellion that he was once a part of but helped to dissolve is mysteriously resurfacing in the highlands of Shidima. But in doing so, he risks exposing himself to the very people he betrayed to the empire three years ago. Meanwhile, Hakara and Mitsuro, two of the most dangerous swordsmen in Shidima, are hot on the trail of the same mystery, but what will they do when the trail leads them into a head on collision with Aldaran? PLEASE NOTE: Shidima #2 ships with three covers by artists Pat Lee,Warui Namakemono, and Arnakin. Cover price $2.95.

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By Kesel, Sharpe, Elliott, and Quintana. Zanni was the first to notice that JeMerik Meer may be more than he seems, but now it's Roiya's turn to learn more about the enigmatic Meer, although she'll never be able to tell the others what she's seen... Meanwhile, at Sam's request, Zanni's people give him the space he needs, and the Saurian Weaponsmaster is granted the power to become a living weapon. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Fine $5.80

Popular Culture and Philosophy: Book 2 - 1st printing. "The D'oh! of Homer!" Edited by William Irwin, Mark T. Conrad and Aeon J. Skoble. An unconventional and lighthearted look into the ideas of the major Western philosophers. The authors look beyond the jokes, the crudeness, the attacks on society?and see a clever display of irony, social criticism, and philosophical thought. The book also examines the ethics and themes of the show, and concludes with discussions on how the series reflects the work of Aristotle, Marx, Camus, Sartre, and other thinkers. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, Text Only. Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

by Tuber, Maile, Luchsinger, Costanza, & Morrison The throne of Sweden is empty, left without a king to lead. The search for a new monarch need look no further than Springfield, for the heir apparent is apparently... Smithers. But will Mr. Burns' loyal lackey turn royal ruler, and is he indeed the real successor to the throne? All hail the yes-man who would be king! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

(W/A) Mat Broome (Co-Plot) Sean Ruffner (CGI) Mat Broome/ Digital Broome SKINNERS is a state of the art book which brings high end special effects and computer generated nurb based models, only seen in motion pictures and video games, to the comic book medium. SKINNERS: COLD WAR I is the first chapter in an ongoing series that takes us into a world where man's domestic production has corrupted the Earth. But, at the center of mankind's despair is hope in an ever-evolving environment Phen, relentless ruler of a totalitarian empire, is wildly regarded as the salvation of mankind. However, an under-powered, underground resistance known as JACOB'S GATE fights to reveal the truth that PHEN is the source of human adversity, and the prophesied ONE PERCENTER is the Key that unlocks man's destiny. Caught in the middle of this struggle for balance is Maya, a child born to save the world, but destined to destroy it. By Mat Broome ( DefCon 4, WildCats/X-Men). This issue ships with 4 covers in equal ratio by Joe Maduiera, Pat Lee, Andy Park, and a 2/D variant by Mat Broome. Cover price $2.95.