Comic books February 2002

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WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY TOBY CYPRESS; COVER BY TED MCKEEVER A distress call comes in from Siberia. It's Batman...and he's in trouble. The only one who can save the Dark Knight is Nightwing. But to do so, Nightwing must face terrorists, the Russian Army and a man-made plague that threatens not only the life of his mentor, but also the world at large! Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. Cover price $5.95.

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WRITTEN BY ALEX SIMMONS; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI; COVER BY TURNER In stores December 19. The thrilling conclusion to ORPHEUS RISING finds Batman and Orpheus at the end of their trail, as they go after the cop killers and try to stop a riot from blowing Gotham apart! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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by Rod Espinosa Yunna used to be one of the best child mecha pilots in the universe, but the UEG replaced her with a faster android pilot. The young mech pilot, however, is in for more than she realizes: for Arlan sits at the edge of the universe, and enemy alien attacks are all too common there! A new series by the creator of The Courageous Princess, Rod Espinosa, Battle Girlz is a story of a team of Supreme Heroines from different backgrounds ? Expert Mech Girl, Super Mighty Girl, Powerful Priestess, Nerdy Gadgeteer and Seductive Temptress ? gathered together by a legendary goddess to live in her strange mansion and to fight evil across the universe and beyond. b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.99.

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.

Features DBZ price guide and checklist, complete reference video guide to DBZ for episodes 1-127, fun and games section, poster, and other features. 104 pgs. Full color. Cover price $9.99.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "A Woman with Couth," script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty overhears Archie say what he likes about Veronica and she decides to be more couth. Betty's Horoscope for December. "The Write Mood," script by Kathleen Web, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty is in the mood to write but she has to run some errands first, and her parents add some errands, and by the time she finishes she has writer's block. Betty's Fantastic Fashions, pencils by Jeff Shultz. "Greeting Card," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty is working at Dinkins Drug Store. She upsets a mother but is very helpful to an older lady. "A Club for All Seasons," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty and Jughead join a Drivers and Donuts car club. "Party Time-Out," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; If Betty wears herself out with the frantic pace of preparations, her New Year's Eve party will be over before it begins! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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by Various & Jeff Schultz "The Gifted" (by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Schultz): The Sugar Plum Fairy is sent on her most important holiday mission yet ?? to show Betty and Veronica that friendship is the greatest gift of all. "A Couple of Fruitcakes" (by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Schultz): Veronica gets a bad taste in her mouth when she learns whose relative is actually responsible for the Lodge family fruitcake recipe! "Bots to You" (by George Gladir & Jeff Schultz): Veronica gets a robot dog in the hopes that it will be less trouble to take care of than a real one... but its ever-active computer brain keeps Veronica running in circles! "Good Skates" (by Mike Pellowski & Jeff Schultz): Archie's skating on thin ice when he tries to out-glide Reggie in the rink, but when all is said and done, the girls only have "ice" for Archie! FC, 32pg$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

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by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette ? teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY JAMES FRY AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY PHIL NOTO. Dinah infiltrates a high-tech research facility to save some computer technicians from a mysterious intruder ? one whose secret may just mean the end of Black Canary! FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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cover by steve uy christopher priest (w)/sal velluto (p)/bob almond (i) It's Black Panther vs. Iron Fist in 'Nuff Said combat! The karate king of K'un L'un is back, but he's not quite the Iron Fist you remember! Black Panther battles a murderously unhinged Danny Rand while time runs out for Everett K. Ross and, quite possibly, the world! It's super silent fisticuffs between two of the greatest fighters of the Marvel Universe! "If you're looking for an intelligent book that's constantly surprising, respects its readership's IQ, and never fails to deliver, this is the comic for you." -ComicBookGalaxy.com 7-59606-03876-3-03911 (MarvelPG)2.50 Cover price $2.50.

1st printing.

Story and art by Gil Kane.

Legendary comic artist Gil Kane tells an epic sci-fi fantasy tale in the same vein as Spartacus and Gladiator.

In 1974, Gil Kane created Blackmark as a paperback series for Bantam Books. Kane was a comics artist specializing in super-heroes who had drawn every major character at DC and Marvel. Blackmark was his attempt to go "independent" and create a series which he could own, and whose creative direction he would control.

The first volume of this sword & sorcery/heroic fantasy narrative, designed and published in the paperback format, has been out of print for over 25 years, and the completed second volume was never published. Fantagraphics Books is proud to collect both volumes in a single trade book format, larger than the original paperback size to better showcase Kane's elegant line art!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 250 pages, B&W.

Cover price $16.95.

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by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Having made it through the stressful Sekisho, Rin must decide how to proceed. Should she follow Anotsu to Kaga? And where in Kaga? And so, hoarding her money, she strikes out across Japan alone, a dangerous prospect. Can she trust the "kindness" of others? Meanwhile, Manji is making shifty deals on his own with the fabulous Magatsu, if he can restrain himself from getting in a duel with the estranged Ittö-ryü bad boy. Each divergent path has a drama of its own in the continuing, award-winning saga that is Blade of the Immortal. FOR MATURE READERS On sale February 13 b&w, 40pg (2 of 2) . . . $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Auction Item: CGC 9.8 View scans Auction opens April 22 Paper: White Label #4368719009

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Cover by Michael Lopez. Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (w). Michael Lopez (p). Scott Hanna (i). Young Elsa continues to learn just what it means to be a monster-hunting member of the Bloodstone family! But will the legacy she inherited from her father prove to be too dangerous to tackle? This issue has everything an aspiring monster-hunter could ever ask for, including an army of zombies and the return of the Living Mummy! Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider won't want to miss this action-packed, tongue-in-cheek frightfest of a series!(MarvelPG) Cover price $2.99.

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Story, Art and Cover by Chynna Clugston-Major. Love's cutest monkey, Chynna Clugston-Major, is descending on Fresburger like a cupid in a big dirty diaper! Romance is in the air in this all-new Blue Monday one-shot. And what's that sickeningly sweet smell? Could it be there is something going on between Clover and Victor? If there is, they aren't telling. The other kids didn't react so well when Bleu went on her date with Alan, and she didn't even like him. What's the gang going to think when the gooey feelings are for real? It's broken hearts, cheeky tarts, and false starts in a very special Blue Monday. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

By Jeff Smith. The ruins of the once regal palace of Atheia stands as an ominous reminder of the "Great War." The heroes will have no escape as the Rat Creature army surrounds the city, threatening to repeat history. Even the mighty Gran'ma Ben is no match for an army led by the Lord of the Locust himself! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Sean Phillips. X/Sean Phillips/Kent Williams. NOTE: X, the writer for this series, is actually Howard Mackie. Cover price $2.25.

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Little Monsters: Part 3 of 3 - Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe. Art by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. Cover by Jeff Matsuda. he Scoobies get attacked by more ugly, foul-smelling, creepy, little, green monsters. They seem to really hate Buffy, and the little buggers are becoming a bigger problem than anyone expected. It looks like one of Buffy's friends might be related to the menace, but how? And why? This issue marks a revelation for one of the Scoobies. Don't miss it. Scribes Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe continue to knock Buffy fans out with their evil genius, and Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel have become THE favorite artists of Buffy fans just like you! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Little Monsters: Part 3 of 3 - Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe. Art by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. The Scoobies get attacked by more ugly, foul-smelling, creepy, little, green monsters. They seem to really hate Buffy, and the little buggers are becoming a bigger problem than anyone expected. It looks like one of Buffy's friends might be related to the menace, but how? And why? This issue marks a revelation for one of the Scoobies. Don't miss it. Scribes Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe continue to knock Buffy fans out with their evil genius, and Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel have become THE favorite artists of Buffy fans just like you! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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by JANE ESPENSON, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JULIO FERREIRA; cover by CLIFF RICHARDS The recently deceased former Mayor of Sunnydale has got more than a few bones to pick with Buffy Summers. And it looks as if he'll have to go through several skeletons (as well as a few corpses in various states of decay) before he's satisfied. Now, on top of dealing with her nightmares about a certain raven-haired, trash-talking former Slayer, she's got a body-snatching, blood-sucking poltergeist stalking her every moment she's awake. But there's something strange going on beneath the University campus in Sunnydale, and the maleficent mayor is not going to like what he finds. On sale February 20 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Richards cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by JANE ESPENSON, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JULIO FERREIRA; cover by CLIFF RICHARDS The recently deceased former Mayor of Sunnydale has got more than a few bones to pick with Buffy Summers. And it looks as if he'll have to go through several skeletons (as well as a few corpses in various states of decay) before he's satisfied. Now, on top of dealing with her nightmares about a certain raven-haired, trash-talking former Slayer, she's got a body-snatching, blood-sucking poltergeist stalking her every moment she's awake. But there's something strange going on beneath the University campus in Sunnydale, and the maleficent mayor is not going to like what he finds. On sale February 20 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Richards cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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By Will Allison. A second helping of twisted, gothic madness, as poor Lonely Bunny tries to get along in a world where everyone is out to eat her! Elephantfish appears...but what does he have in store for the tortured Lonely Bunny? Then, a death-cult develops around one of the town's esteemed residents. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

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cover by igor kordey david tischman (W)/igor kordey (P & I) ? THE SCOOP: The one-man army known as Cable celebrates his 100th issue with the explosive conclusion of the first story arc by the amazing new team of David Tischman and Igor Kordey -- plus a special 16-page 'Nuff Said silent story! What happens when ideologues with super powers lose their belief? Houses explode and wealth is redistributed as the telekinetic titan unleashes his own brand of justice! Prisoners will not be taken! And in this issue's second feature, Cable goes one-on-one with the recently-mutated Techno-Organic Virus! Can he free himself of the malady that's plagued his entire life, or does the virus have a plan of its own? ? THE FORMAT: 64 pages, with ads. 7-59606-01362-3-10011 (MarvelPG)3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Story and art by Kenichi Sonoda. Aliens colonize Earth using amazing nanotechnology and a giant robot! Worse yet, the only hope for Earth's survival is a teen boy with an attitude and his mad-scientist grandfather. But gramps produces an impregnable gun-suit and a well-endowed android assistant for the teen and the fight is on! However, a little fight adds up to a lot of destruction. Heck, the muzzle blast from the gargantuan robot's gun is enough to wreak havoc, but what happens when that bullet hits its target? Sayonara, Mt. Fuji! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Final issue of the series - "Silent Night, Silent Morning" 'Nuff Said issue. Giant-Sized issue. Script by Dan Jurgens. Pencils by Dan Jurgens. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Gene Ha. In this silent Christmas tale (without words), a down on his luck family man helps Captain America survive an encounter with the always dangerous Absorbing Man. And by the story's end, a bonafide Christmas miracle occurs. Cameo appearance by Titania. Second story: "Keep in Mind" Script by Kathryn Kurder. Art by Stuart Immonen. Steve Rogers reflects upon his time in the European theater. Third story: "To the Core" Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens. Inks by Bob Layton. Cap brings Sharon Carter to a hidden SHIELD facility in Maine to show her just how much she means to him. Fourth story: "Relics" Script by Brian David-Marshall. Art by Igor Kordy. The Living Legend receives a late night call on his old Captain America hotline. Apparently, a terrorist group is attempting to set off a nuclear bomb in New Jersey. Cap rushes to the scene, but upon his arrival everything goes haywire. Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. Fifth story: "A Moment of Silence" Script by Jen Van Meter. Pencils by Brian Hurtt. Inks by Jim Mahfood. A school principal announces to his students that Captain America has died. Sixth story: "Stars and Stripes Forever" Script by Evan Dorkin. Art by Kevin Maguire. Heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe eulogize the Captain America after his apparent death in New Jersey. Seventh feature: Four-page sneak preview of Captain America: Dead Men Running #1. Eighth feature: One-page pin-up of Captain America by Danijel Žeželj. (Notes: The legacy numbering on the cover is in error. Captain America (3rd series) #50 is legacy issue 517. This issue includes a 4-page text feature detailing Dan Jurgens' plot for the first story. Captain America appears next in the Dead Men Running limited series and then returns in Captain America (4th series) #1 published in June 2002 under the Marvel Knights imprint. There are continuity discrepancies between the end of the 3rd series and the start of the 4th series. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 70,400; average paid circulation 51,803.) 96 pages. Cover price $5.95.

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1st printing. Collects Captain America (1998-2002 3rd Series) #1-7.

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Ron Garney, Bob Wiacek, John Beatty, Andy Smith, Dale Eaglesham, Scott Koblish, Jesse Delperdang, and Andy Kubert. Cover by Ron Garney.

The hero returns as Captain America makes it back to Earth following the dramatic Onslaught battle! Without his shield and without his friends, the Super Soldier is back into the mix, battling Hydra and the Skrulls without missing a beat!

Featuring some of the best super-heroics ever put to page, the team of Mark Waid and Ron Garney deliver one of the most talked-about runs in recent years!

Softcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

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cover by udon PETER DAVID (w)/leonard kirk (p)/robin riggs (i) As 'Nuff Said hits, will Rick Jones commit suicide -- and bring Captain Marvel with him? A silent snow falls over a wintery holiday season and, unable to cope with his life as a prematurely aged one-armed man, Rick Jones prepares to make the ultimate decision -- while Genis is stranded in the Microverse, powerless to intervene! "Peter David shows the rest of the world how to write mainstream comics. Pure brilliance." -Comics International 7-59606-04815-1-02611 (MarvelPG)2.50 Cover price $2.50.

By CLAMP. Sakura has captured all of the cards except for a precious few that are left. And the closer she gets to collecting all of them, the more powerful the remaining cards become! Right after she captures Firey, the Earth card begins its attack on Sakura! But none of the cards that Sakura has seem powerful enough to capture it. Sakura has to risk everything in order to capture it. And Kerberos has a secret, one that helps Sakura understand the true power of the Clow. b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY DARWYN COOKE AND MIKE ALLRED; COVER BY COOKE. The Feline Fatale's new series continues! Catwoman investigates a string of serial murders down in the slums, leading her into the heart of the Gotham Police Department and an encounter with a face from her past (which should be quite familiar to longtime Catwoman fans). Catwoman may have overcome her recent struggles, but is she really ready for what's waiting for her in the dank streets of Gotham? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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by Dave Sim & Gerhard Latter Days: Part 10 of 35 ? "Avoyd Fornication." Words to live by? Or just another illusion? Cerebus brushes up on his military strategy to stay one step ahead of "Far Lane" McSpahn. The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues... t- minus 25 and counting! b&w, 24pg $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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by Yû Watase The happy reunion between Aki and Aya is interrupted by the reemergence of Ceres, and she is out for Mikage blood! Can Tôya show up before Aki is dead and gone? And what other surprises are in store? b&w, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Star Trek: Voyager Extravaganza! Cinefantastique brings you exclusive interviews with William Shatner and Eugene Roddenberry, son of Trek creator Gene Roddenberry! Also, in-depth analysis of every Voyager adventure with a complete episode guide. CFQ's extensive coverage brings you exclusive interviews and special art that will be found nowhere else, plus background information that will enhance understanding and enjoyment of these mammoth blockbusters. Plus, continuing coverage of the best of film and TV, with the depth and insight that genre fans have come to rely on. It's all in Cinefantastique, the magazine with a sense of wonder! (Cinefantastique) Magazine, b&w$5.95 Cover price $5.99.

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February 2002 -- Cover 1 of 2: Blade 2. The crossroads of genre entertainment. In this issue: Blade 2 - director Guillermo del Toro cuts deep; the force is with Hayden Christensen in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones; uncovering the secret of Smallville's success; exclusive first look at The Scorpion King; the making of the cult hit Buckaroo Banzai; Peter Jackson's good Fellowship; the state of feature film animation; Tron 2.0 news; Buffy stakes out DVD; 25 things we're glad we didn't get for X-Mas. Cover price $5.99.

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February 2002 -- Cover 2 of 2: Star Wars. The crossroads of genre entertainment. In this issue: Blade 2 - director Guillermo del Toro cuts deep; the force is with Hayden Christensen in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones; uncovering the secret of Smallville's success; exclusive first look at The Scorpion King; the making of the cult hit Buckaroo Banzai; Peter Jackson's good Fellowship; the state of feature film animation; Tron 2.0 news; Buffy stakes out DVD; 25 things we're glad we didn't get for X-Mas. Cover price $5.99.

WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY YANNICK PAQUETTE AND MARK FARMER; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores December 26. "A is for Anarchy, B is for Bomb." Finally ? the story of how Angela and Go-Go met! In this "fleshback" to 1997, we find Angela enrolled at Signora Carichana's Swiss finishing school. But wait till you see what's on the lesson plan! And where exactly does Go-Go fit into an all-female student body? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Return of Alison Dare Little Miss Adventures (2001) #1-3. Written by J. Torres. Art by J. Bone. Alison Dare is the 12-year-old daughter of archeologist/adventurer the Blue Scarab. A craving for danger is in her blood. Despite strict rules at her school, Alison and her best pals - Wendy and Dot - somehow manage to get into adventures that rival those of Alison's globetrotting, planet-saving father. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $8.95.

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1st printing. Collects Colonia (1998) #1-5. Story and art by Jeff Nicholson. "Islands & Anomalies" collects the first five issues of the Eisner-nominated all-ages adventure, as Jack faces pirates, conquistadors, and a man made of fish. Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Issue #18 features the cosmic heroes of the 1970s! Get intergalactic by taking a trip to the far-out mind-blowing realms of Captain Mar-vell and Adam Warlock courtesy of the Cosmic Code of Authority! Come get experienced by way of the in-depth interviews with Jim Starlin, Steve Engelhart, Steve Leialoha, Alan Weiss, and Al Milgrom! Plus, your eyes will explode with the tons of unseen and rare art! And don't forget, Valentine's Day is coming, so what better way to celebrate than by sending a love letter with CBA's special '60s Marvel Bullpen Tribute featuring the favorite Marvel staffers at the House of Ideas! Flo Steinberg, Marie Severin, Herb Trimpe, Roy Thomas, and many other surprise guests share their Marvel Tales, al behind a brand-spankin' new Marie Severin cover! Hang loose, tune in and drop out, True Believer, and be there for the awesome, out- of-sight, 18th issue! Magazine, 8x11, 116pg, b&w$6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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Special issue featuring legendary Prince Valiant creator HAL FOSTER and Liberty Meadows creator FRANK CHO! Comic Book Marketplace #89 features a major article on the life and career of HAL FOSTER, artist on Tarzan (1931-37) and Prince Valiant (1937-1980). Despite his standing as one of the pre-eminent comic strip artists of all time, no complete, well- researched biographies have been written about Foster. Now, author Brian Kane has written what will surely become the major reference work on his life and career in a new book from Vanguard Press. The book is due to hit this fall, and CBM #89 will contain a review of the book by Russ Cochran along with photos and excerpts from the book. What makes hot young artist FRANK CHO so popular with comic strip veterans like AL WILLIAMSON? His daily and Sunday Liberty Meadows strips (and their comic book counterpart) have regularly poked fun at classic comic strips (Peanuts, Cathy, Tarzan, and others, including Prince Valiant), but the established masters of the form seem to love him. What's behind the pop culture machine that is Frank Cho? Find out about that, the success of his recent coffee table books, and the final fate of Liberty Meadows in Comic Book Marketplace #89! CBM #89?Cover A (Hal Foster)$5.95 CBM #89?Cover B (Frank Cho)$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Special issue featuring legendary Prince Valiant creator HAL FOSTER and Liberty Meadows creator FRANK CHO! Comic Book Marketplace #89 features a major article on the life and career of HAL FOSTER, artist on Tarzan (1931-37) and Prince Valiant (1937-1980). Despite his standing as one of the pre-eminent comic strip artists of all time, no complete, well- researched biographies have been written about Foster. Now, author Brian Kane has written what will surely become the major reference work on his life and career in a new book from Vanguard Press. The book is due to hit this fall, and CBM #89 will contain a review of the book by Russ Cochran along with photos and excerpts from the book. What makes hot young artist FRANK CHO so popular with comic strip veterans like AL WILLIAMSON? His daily and Sunday Liberty Meadows strips (and their comic book counterpart) have regularly poked fun at classic comic strips (Peanuts, Cathy, Tarzan, and others, including Prince Valiant), but the established masters of the form seem to love him. What's behind the pop culture machine that is Frank Cho? Find out about that, the success of his recent coffee table books, and the final fate of Liberty Meadows in Comic Book Marketplace #89! CBM #89?Cover A (Hal Foster)$5.95 CBM #89?Cover B (Frank Cho)$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a tribute to the late John Buscema; Catching Up with Barb Kaalberg; a piece on DC's Manhunter revival; an article about comics in liquor stores by Mark Evanier; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. Cover price $3.50.

February 8, 2002. This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a piece on getting religious comics into shops; Catching Up with Brian Murray; a feature on John Buscema by Andrew Smith; an article about Peanuts ghost artist Jim Sasseville; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. 10 3/4-in. x 12-in., 60 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.50.

February 15, 2002. This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: an article about Harlan Ellison's lawsuit against AOL; Alex Ross' Hollywood Press Conference by Mark Evanier; Catching Up with Martin Nodell; paying respects to John Buscema by Peter David; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. 10 3/4-in. x 12-in., 60 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.50.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a piece on the late Kurt Schaffenberger; Catching Up with Linda Lessmann by Mike Baron; The Law is a Ass (about Daredevil) by Bob Ingersoll; plus the usual reviews, news items, and more. 10 3/4-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.50.

A look at 2000 AD/Judge Dredd's 25th birthday. Dredd vs Tharg cover. Cover price $2.25.

King-Cat Comics - an interview with John Porcellino; John Ney Rieber on Vertigo, writing post-9/11 Captain America and why he hasn't sued J.K. Rowling; a John Buscema retrospective; special international comics coverage - Fabrice Neaud, Hisashi Sakaguchi and 2001 British comics in review. Cover price $5.95.