Comic books December 2001

Gotta Snatch 'Em All - Written by Paul Castiglia. Art and Cover by Fernando Ruiz and Rich Koslowski. A struggling animator's satellite dish picks up a weird broadcast from another planet, inspiring him to draw what he sees. Thus, the "Wallet-Men" craze is spawned! But what happens when actual "Wallet-Men" invade the Earth seeking royalties? It's one mind-bending mystery no Pokemon or anime fan should miss! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

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(W) Brian Holguin (a) David Yardin & Roy Martinez Mortality is the price of a soul... In a final showdown, Kildare challenges Goodfellow for possession of the soul of her former lover. Just how far is Kildare willing to bargain to set his spirit to rest? Meanwhile, a young girl called Sarah has unleashed the Dread Vengeance of the Three Sisters, a vengeance that may claim the lives of both Kildare and Goodfellow. Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the ARIA: THE SOUL MARKET. FC 32pp $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Brian Haberlin (A)Jay Anacleto THE SAGA BEGINS. A certain black ops agency has come up with the perfect operative. She can't be caught. And even if she is 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. How do they do it? Through the magic of genetics, of course. Our agent has a genetic trigger in her head and once that is thrown she changes into a completely different woman, different hair color, fingerprints, shoe size, mind - you name it. She was hailed as a success -that was until...well, that would be telling wouldn't it? From RUSS MANNING AWARD WINNING ARTIST Jay (Aria) Anacleto and writer Brian (Area 52, Aria, Witchblade) Haberlin comes the next level in action and suspense. Be there from the beginning! FC, 48pg $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Al Rio Cover. Written by Robert Lugibihl. Art by Rick Lyon. Avengelyne is caught in the cross hairs of the deadliest assassin on the planet: the luscious Onyx! Raised since a child to master one thing -- killing -- Onyx brings a fury of firepower and slicing swords to bear against Avengelyne. So who would want the Earth Angel dead? And will Avengelyne live long enough to find out why? You don't want to miss this hard hitting and action packed one shot...because one shot is all Onyx needs! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Carrie Hall cover. Written by Robert Lugibihl. Art by Rick Lyon. Avengelyne is caught in the cross hairs of the deadliest assassin on the planet: the luscious Onyx! Raised since a child to master one thing -- killing -- Onyx brings a fury of firepower and slicing swords to bear against Avengelyne. So who would want the Earth Angel dead? And will Avengelyne live long enough to find out why? You don't want to miss this hard hitting and action packed one shot...because one shot is all Onyx needs! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Matt Martin cover. Written by Robert Lugibihl. Art by Rick Lyon. Avengelyne is caught in the cross hairs of the deadliest assassin on the planet: the luscious Onyx! Raised since a child to master one thing -- killing -- Onyx brings a fury of firepower and slicing swords to bear against Avengelyne. So who would want the Earth Angel dead? And will Avengelyne live long enough to find out why? You don't want to miss this hard hitting and action packed one shot...because one shot is all Onyx needs! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Rick Lyon cover. Written by Robert Lugibihl. Art by Rick Lyon. Avengelyne is caught in the cross hairs of the deadliest assassin on the planet: the luscious Onyx! Raised since a child to master one thing -- killing -- Onyx brings a fury of firepower and slicing swords to bear against Avengelyne. So who would want the Earth Angel dead? And will Avengelyne live long enough to find out why? You don't want to miss this hard hitting and action packed one shot...because one shot is all Onyx needs! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Robert Jones cover. Written by Robert Lugibihl. Art by Rick Lyon. Avengelyne is caught in the cross hairs of the deadliest assassin on the planet: the luscious Onyx! Raised since a child to master one thing -- killing -- Onyx brings a fury of firepower and slicing swords to bear against Avengelyne. So who would want the Earth Angel dead? And will Avengelyne live long enough to find out why? You don't want to miss this hard hitting and action packed one shot...because one shot is all Onyx needs! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

Limited to 1,500 copies edition. Avengelyne in a pool of water. Written by Robert Lugibihl. Art by Rick Lyon. Avengelyne is caught in the cross hairs of the deadliest assassin on the planet: the luscious Onyx! Raised since a child to master one thing -- killing -- Onyx brings a fury of firepower and slicing swords to bear against Avengelyne. So who would want the Earth Angel dead? And will Avengelyne live long enough to find out why? You don't want to miss this hard hitting and action packed one shot...because one shot is all Onyx needs! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

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Limited Edition. Avengelyne standing in from of shield background. Written by Robert Lugibihl. Art by Rick Lyon. Avengelyne is caught in the cross hairs of the deadliest assassin on the planet: the luscious Onyx! Raised since a child to master one thing -- killing -- Onyx brings a fury of firepower and slicing swords to bear against Avengelyne. So who would want the Earth Angel dead? And will Avengelyne live long enough to find out why? You don't want to miss this hard hitting and action packed one shot...because one shot is all Onyx needs! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Prism Foil Edition. Limited to 500 copies. Includes Avatar Certificate of Authenticity. Al Rio Cover. Written by Robert Lugibihl. Art by Rick Lyon. Avengelyne is caught in the cross hairs of the deadliest assassin on the planet: the luscious Onyx! Raised since a child to master one thing -- killing -- Onyx brings a fury of firepower and slicing swords to bear against Avengelyne. So who would want the Earth Angel dead? And will Avengelyne live long enough to find out why? You don't want to miss this hard hitting and action packed one shot...because one shot is all Onyx needs! 32 pages, full color.

White Velvet cover limited to 300 copies. Cover price $25.00.

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Kang War Part 7 of 15. "In the Heart of Battle" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Manuel Garcia. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. Near the Arctic Circle, Warbird lies in the snow after the Master of the World defeated her small team of avengers. Carol Danvers is alone; the freezing cold is draining her powers; and a pack of plodex wolves is closing in. Warbird needs a miracle to survive! And lo and behold one arrives in scarlet armor: Marcus, the son of Kang! But he looks and talks just like another man that Carol knew from years ago: Marcus, the son of Immortus! Oh no, is the nightmare from Avengers issue 200 coming back to haunt the former Ms. Marvel? The Scarlet Centurion insists he is not that Marcus. But Carol is not convinced. Warbird is caught between a frozen rock and a hard place with wolves all around! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by the Living Lightning, Quasar, Marrina, Quicksilver, Silverclaw, and Yellowjacket. Flashback cameo by Marcus Immortus to recap the controversial events of Avengers 200. (Note: The 9/11 WTC ribbon adorns the cover for the first time.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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"Madonna Reborn!" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Jorge Santamaría. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Jorge Santamaría and Scott Hanna. With help from Haywire and the Avengers, Mantis fights Thanos to a standstill! And then the powerful titan reveals that he is actually searching for Mantis' son: the Celestial Messiah! Of course Mantis will not reveal her son's location, so Thanos departs for outer space to try other methods. In the meantime, the Avengers zoom toward the Cotati's home planet, because Quoi's life is now in danger! However it will take three days' travel to get there. So that gives Wanda, Mantis, and the Vision a chance to catch up on their past history -- and, oh boy, do they have a past history. Let the space drama begin! Cameo appearances by Reptyl, Raptra, Eternity, Death, Master Order, and Lord Chaos. Flashback cameos by the Swordsman, Immortus, Kang, Hawkeye, Wonder Man, and the Silver Surfer. (Notes: Mantis first appeared in Avengers (1st series) 112 and was a member of the team thru Avengers 135 and Giant-Size Avengers #4. This issue explains the circumstances of Mantis' appearances in West Coast Avengers #39 and Fantastic Four (1st series) 325.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Collects material from Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #17-18 and Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) 6. Story by Jerry Ordway and Stan Lee. Art by Jerry Ordway and Jack Kirby. 34 pages, FC.

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Joker Last Laugh, Pt. 3 of 33. WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY WALTER SIMONSON In stores October 3. Will Azrael be able to stop a "Jokerized" Sister Lilhy before she commits a gruesome crime? And why has Lilhy decided to don her own version of the Azrael costume? Is this some kind of joke? FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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by Joshua Dysart, Adriano Batista, & Cleber Salles Bad Kitty is back ?? guest starring Chastity! All Catherine Bell wanted to do was see her parents. She didn't want to become entangled in the midst of a 400-year-old prophecy that would determine the future of all Were-kind. She didn't want to battle side-by-side with a sassy renegade vampire, or protect a precocious 10-year-old girl from an ancient fiend who has toppled empires with his ambition. She didn't want her precious cat Lucky to fall prey to the curse of the wolf, or to have to deal with FBI who seem to be getting close and closer with each passing moment. But more than anything, more than life itself, she never wanted to put her father at the center of it all. A wise man once said, "We can't always get what we want." Time to his the streets of New York City with this cat! FC, 32pg (2 of 4)$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Variant edition limited to 2,500 copies. Cover price $5.95.

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Alvin Lee cover variant (#1A). Written by Adrian Tsang with art by Alvin Lee & James Raiz Years after the defeat of the Dataran Horde, a bloody vampiric civil war erupts as the survivors of a defeated enemy fight for both power and survival. In the midst of this struggle, a lone vampire unexpectedly finds one last chance at redemption...Set against the backdrop of the Warlands Series, Banished Knights offers an up close view of the dark enigmatic society of Datara, as seen from the eyes of it's own people as their civilization crumbles around them. In a world where every living thing is his enemy, one vampire struggles to find his own identity amidst demons from both within and without. *NOTE: This issue will ship with 2 covers: Cover A: Alvin Lee, Cover B: Pat Lee. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Pat Lee cover variant. Witeen by Adrian Tsang with art by Alvin Lee and James Raiz Years after the defeat of the Dataran Horde, a bloody vampiric civil war erupts as the survivors of a defeated enemy fight for both power and survival. In the midst of this struggle, a lone vampire unexpectedly finds one last chance at redemption...Set against the backdrop of the Warlands Series, Banished Knights offers an up close view of the dark enigmatic society of Datara, as seen from the eyes of it's own people as their civilization crumbles around them. In a world where every living thing is his enemy, one vampire struggles to find his own identity amidst demons from both within and without. *NOTE: This issue will ship with 2 covers: Cover A: Alvin Lee, Cover B: Pat Lee. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Holofoil variant cover.

See - Startling Stories Banner TPB (2001 Marvel) Cover price $12.95.

Wizard!! Part 1 of 2 - Story and Art by Kazushi Hagiwara. The favorite RPG and heavy metal-influenced manga comes to America! The kingdom of Metallicana is under attack by four evil armies, and the desperate defenders must turn to a legend that a virgin's kiss may awaken 'Dark Schneider,' an ancient evil wizard sealed within the body of Lucien, a seemingly normal 14-year-old boy. Yoko, Lucien's teenage stepsister, does the deed and as the castle falls, Lucien metamorphoses into a silver-haired demigod! Dark Schneider, the chaotic, lecherous wizard, has returned, only barely restrained by the magic that forces him to obey Yoko! But a world of demons, dragons and the four evil generals awaits him -- and bloodstained Metallicana may never know peace again! 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

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Joker Last Laugh, Pt. 14 of 33. Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Damion Scott and Robert Campanella. Cover by Tim Sale. Batgirl teams up with Spoiler to sweep Gotham City for escapees from the Slab. But will Cassandra be able to adhere to Batman's standing order not to engage costumed villains, when Oracle's clocktower is overtaken by the Shadow Thief? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Joker Last Laugh, Pt. 28 of 33. WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND AARON SOWD; COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores October 31. As LAST LAUGH continues to roll out "Jokerized" mayhem across the country, Batman must contend with Zeiss, the Russian Mob and a new villain who knows if you've been bad or good ? Santa Klaus! And that's no joke! 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON AND TIM LEVINS; ART BY LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY. Who's out to get Harley Quinn? Batman has to take her on as a sidekick to find out. The answer awaits deep in Harley's history...that is, if she and the Dark Knight survive the traps set for them all over Gotham! FC, 32 PG.$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

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Joker Last Laugh, Pt. 7 of 33. WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND MICHAEL GOLDEN. ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, JASON PEARSON, JOHN FLOYD, AND TERRY AUSTIN. COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN. With the Joker's crazed super-villains terrorizing the DCU, Batman and Spoiler are left to defend Gotham City from a truly twisted new threat, as the Joker's brand of chemical warfare has transformed the creatures of Gotham. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup "The Bottom Line," written by Michael Golden and illustrated by Jason Pearson! FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY BARRY KITSON. The conclusion to the 3-part "Bad," featuring artwork by Barry Kitson (EMPIRE). Batman discovers the true nature of Jordy's "Bad" ? the demonic personality lurking within the soul of the gentle, simple-minded giant. But how can Batman exorcise a demon ? when the demon itself is capable of acting gentle! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY ALEX SIMMONS; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI; COVER BY TURNER In stores October 17. As civil unrest escalates, Orpheus tries to piece together the mystery of who's behind Gotham's recent police shootings. But first, the face- off he tried desperately to avoid...with Batman! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores December 26. Robin has been captured by Khatera and her very familiar henchman. Batman is hot on the trail, but can he make it before death strikes? And what terrible bargain must Batman make to save Robin's life? This time the bad guys win. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 2) PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Tony Moore. Santa has seen better days. God condemning the entire planet has put him out of business (surely condemned kids aren't good enough for presents!) and he is not happy about that! At the same time, Jesus is depressed about all this holiday cheer overshadowing his birthday. They meet, they fight. It's Jesus vs. Santa...no-holds-barred!!! Also featuring a visit from the Virgin Mary and, of course, Pope fights more demons! Holiday cheer for all! 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

2002 Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Charles Brooks. The terrorist attack of September 11--one of history's blackest days--shook America to its core, but at the same time galvanized an aroused nation to action. Leading editorial cartoonists capture in this volume that swift response--the horror, the grief, the pain, the unity, and, finally, the resolve to crush the scourge of terrorism wherever it exists--with a section of this year's edition devoted to the terrorist attack on America. First published in 1973, Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year annually showcases the talents, viewpoints, and insights of some 175 cartoonists in more than 400 prime examples of their work. Editor of this volume, as for the past twenty-nine editions, is Charles Brooks, former president of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists and an award-winning cartoonist in his own right. Also included are editorial cartoons highlighting the other major news stories of 2001, such as the continuing turmoil in the Middle East, the faltering economy, the anthrax scare, the administration of George W. Bush, and the Democrats' surprise takeover of the U.S. Senate. The year's major award-winning cartoons are also presented, along with lists of previous prize winners. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

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by Various & Stan Goldberg "The Show Stopper" (by Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg): Betty takes the stage, but Archie takes the cake... er... pie, when Jughead orders a pizza so delivery boy Archie can enjoy Betty's show! "You Dreamer You" (by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg): Betty meets the boy she's literally been dreaming about, but wakes up to smell the coffee... or in this case, the girlfriend of her dreamboat! "Court Jester" (by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg): Betty tries to distract Archie after he bombs on the basketball court, but her attempts to cheer him up go 'foul' when everything reminds them of the sport! "As Others See Us" (by Webb & Goldberg): Betty learns that her inner and outer beauty... and so much more... are in the eyes of those who behold her! FC, 32pg$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

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Written by George Gladir, John Costanza, Kathleen Webb, and Greg Crosby. Art and cover by Jeff Shultz and Henry Scarpelli. Veronica needs a tutor, so she asks Betty. Archie leaves a present for his mother, an antique clock, with Veronica. Jughead falls in love with some snack that Veronica has and tries to find another bag, only to discover they came from Japan. The theme for this years' Halloween Bash is "costume with disguises them completely." 36 pages, full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

1st printing.

Written by Carlos Trillo. Art and cover by Roberto Mandrafina.

Denaldo Reynoso is a down-on-his-luck ex-cop, kicked to the curb for daring to do his job in the corrupt Banana Republic of La Colonia.

Now, no good to himself or anyone else, he agrees to help a captivating woman known far and wide in La Colonia, a living myth of perfect virtue and reported healing powers, a facade that conceals a sordid web of deceit and depravity as ugly as the illusion is beautiful. But Reynoso's desperate grasp for redemption unleashes a plague of evils, none more lethal than the Iguana, an unstoppable assassin whose mission is to bury the truth...and anyone who threatens to reveal it!

Written by CyberSix creator Carlos Trillo and illustrated by Roberto Mandrafina, The Big Hoax is another essential Venture graphic album, published in collaboration with Strip Art Features, and available for the first time in an English-language edition!

Softcover, 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.95.

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Bird: Book 1 - 1st printing. Written by Carlos Trillo. Art by Juan Bobillo. Jobeth Nightengale Bensen, a beautiful young heiress, has been locked in a brutal asylum by her brother, who wants the family fortune for himself. Brutalized and addicted to drugs as part of her "treatment," Jobeth nonetheless counts the minutes for her chance to escape. When the opportunity comes at last, she flees to New York City, hiding among the lost and forgotten, just another apparent homeless lunatic. On the run from her brother, she reinvents herself by concealing her identity under the name of Bird and drastically changing her appearance, one which catches the eye of the fashion world. Her dramatic look catapults Bird into the dazzling world of the supermodel, but with her face on the covers of magazines, this Bird will not be able to fly for long! Written by Carlos Trillo (Cybersix, Video Noire) and painted by artist Juan Bobillo, Bird: The Tattoo is a tale of greed, beauty, and madness, another essential Venture graphic album, published in a stunning oversized edition in collaboration with Strip Art Features, and available for the first time in an English-language edition! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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Joker Last Laugh, Pt. 8 of 33. WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY JAMES FRY AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN In stores October 10. Black Canary is trapped in the Slab, outgunned and in way over her head, as she tries to stop a riot started by the Joker. With the Joker's hordes ready to beat the stuffing out of her, what chance does she have to survive, let alone escape? Oh, and did we mention the bomb ticking away in the basement? FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Stories, Art and Covers by Charles Burns. A mysterious plague causes mutations in Burns acclaimed horror graphic novel. Chris returns home, and tells Keith the truth about her past and what happened to Rob. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.50.

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cover by sal velluto & bob almond christopher priest/sal velluto/bob almond ? THE SCOOP: It's T'Challa's 35th Anniversary, and The House is celebrating with a special edition 100-Page Monster! ? THE STORY: Part 1 of "The Once and Future King" takes us 25 years into the future, to a time when Wakanda has returned to an isolationist policy. And when Secretary of State Everett K. Ross is kidnapped by enemies of the African nation's king, T'Challa refuses to come out of seclusion, even to save his old friend! And so it will fall to the king's daughter, a child he has rejected all her life, to journey to America and take on a baker's dozen of T'Challa's deadliest foes ? and to win her father's love! ? THE BUZZ: "This is Marvel's best title! You want smartly written comics? Comics that are about something? With characters that you care about? Fresh dialogue? A sense that the writer doesn't think you're stupid for picking up his book? This is that comic!" -ComicBookGalaxy.com ? THE FORMAT: It's one, all-new 22-page story, plus enough special features and classic tales to choke a gorilla ? for only a buck more! Cover price $3.50.

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by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Anotsu's trip to Kaga has taken an unexpected and unpleasant turn. Ibane, the head of the Shingyoto-ryu sword school, may be a master martial artist ? but it's becoming increasingly clear that he has some trouble with telling the truth. Anotsu can't deny that Ibane's men are worth adding to his Itto-ryu gang, and that Ibane's daughter Hisoka holds a strange, seductive attraction... FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 12 b&w, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. "The Gathering II!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #51-57.

Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

While the immortal samurai, Manji, has his hands full with a trio of skillful and merciless killers of the renegade Ittö-ryü sword school, Manji's charge, Rin, prepares to make her way through government checkpoints to leave Edo and find Anotsu Kagehisa,lord of the Ittö-ryü and murderer of her parents and fulfill her quest of vengeance. Unjustly wanted for murder, Rin must try to pass in disguise, but the checkpoint officers are no fools, and she will not pass without a thorough interrogation and one slip will mean Rin's execution!

Softcover, 216 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.

Cover price $15.95.

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Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. "The Gathering II!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #51-57.

Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

While the immortal samurai, Manji, has his hands full with a trio of skillful and merciless killers of the renegade Ittö-ryü sword school, Manji's charge, Rin, prepares to make her way through government checkpoints to leave Edo and find Anotsu Kagehisa,lord of the Ittö-ryü and murderer of her parents and fulfill her quest of vengeance. Unjustly wanted for murder, Rin must try to pass in disguise, but the checkpoint officers are no fools, and she will not pass without a thorough interrogation and one slip will mean Rin's execution!

Softcover, 216 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.

Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. By Anne Rice. Once a proud Senator in Imperial Rome, Marius is kidnapped and forced into that dark realm of blood, where he is made a protector of the Queen and King of the vampires–in whom the core of the supernatural race resides. Through his eyes we see the fall of pagan Rome to the Emperor Constantine, the horrific sack of the Eternal City at the hands of the Visigoths, and the vile aftermath of the Black Death. Ultimately restored by the beauty of the Renaissance, Marius becomes a painter, living dangerously yet happily among mortals, and giving his heart to the great master Botticelli, to the bewitching courtesan Bianca, and to the mysterious young apprentice Armand. But it is in the present day, deep in the jungle, when Marius will meet his fate seeking justice from the oldest vampires in the world. . . . Softcover, 576 pages, Text Only.