Comic books March 2003

By Drew Hayes. Drew Hayes catches up on a few dangling plot threads in "Cohesions II." What kind of political maneuverings are occurring between the Elvin High Council and Amrahly'nn's human governments regarding the coming war? More importantly, what happened to the Elvin Fire once Luse and Jace handed it over to the Elves? You'll find out here, along with what happened to the letters Luse sent to his comrades, and how he returned to the First Step after his battle with the cannibalistic McLaunty clan. b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.80

1st printing. Collects Poison Elves: Parintachin (2001) #1-3. By Drew Hayes and the Fillbäch Brothers. For many years, the devilish jester, Parintachin, has lingered deep inside the mind of Lusiphur. Now the heroic imp finally breaks out! When a traveling freakshow rolls into town, Luse and his partner, Jace, fall victim to the machinations of its sinister ringmaster! Softcover, 88 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

Regular cover by Drew Hayes. Stories and art by Drew Hayes, Jason Alexander, Keith Davidsen, The Fillbach Brothers, and Scott Lewis. Action figure blueprints, conceptual design sketches, rare illustrations, and pin-ups from Drew Hayes and his Poison Elves cohorts. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Limited Edition cover by Drew Hayes, signed and numbered and limited to 500 copies. Stories and art by Drew Hayes, Jason Alexander, Keith Davidsen, The Fillbach Brothers, and Scott Lewis. Action figure blueprints, conceptual design sketches, rare illustrations, and pin-ups from Drew Hayes and his Poison Elves cohorts. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Joe Matt. This aptly-titled volume collects for the first time Joe Matt's compelling and often hilarious storyline chronicling the crucial moments in his miserable life, beginning with his secret lust for his lover's best friend, and its ensuing devastating consequences. Ongoing troubles with women, an insatiable obsession with pornography...this poor bastard has serious problems, yet unlike the rest of us, he works them out in full public view, allowing us to get closer to him...maybe a little too close! SC, 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $16.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Potlatch is a benefit book to aid ORCA (Organized Readers of Comics Associated). ORCA promotes the reading of comic books to outside industry avenues such as libraries and schools. Each year they give away thousands of books to inspire readership and support of our hobby and the business of comic books. The 18 different creators featured in this publication donated their time, effort, and stories towards helping this cause. The ten assorted tales compiled in this collection run the gamut on genres, ensuring something for everyone! Softcover, 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY TOM GRUMMETT AND PRENTIS ROLLINS As the newest mystery member looks on, devastating events force Witchfire to discover more about herself and her origins. Also, volatile disagreements over the Company's mission reach a crisis point as the deadly Dr. Polaris strikes! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.75.

WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT AND ROGER FREDERICKS, ART BY CHRISTOPHER COOK AND MIKE DECARLO COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores January 15. A supervillain is spelling out her plans letter-by-letter, and since spelling's not their strong suit, that spells T-R-U-B-B-L-E for the Girls! FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

(W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Mike Avon Oeming. This year Bendis scored the comic book trifecta by winning the Wizard Fan Award, Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Award and Eisner Award for 'Best Writer.' This Issue: "The Sellouts" Part 6. THE SHOCKING CONCLUSION TO THE BIGGEST POWERS STORYLINE EVER!!! Not everyone is going to survive the terrifying conclusion. This is the issue that changes Powers forever. Walker and pilgrim are right in the middle of one of the most out of control Powers cases ever as a decades long feud between some of the world's greatest superheroes has sent the entire planet into utter chaos. Brace yourselves! It is superheroes like you have NEVER seen them. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. By Min-Woo Hyung. Vascar De Guillon was once willing to give his life for the cross serving as a knight in the crusades. However, time and experience can change a man and when De Guillon is brought to trial for his sins, the church sends Belial Gabarre to serve as prosecutor. Belial soon finds himself the defendant when De Guillon uses any means at his unholy disposal in his attempt to corrupt Belial's faith. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in. 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. By Min-Woo Hyung. Vascar De Guillon was once willing to give his life for the cross serving as a knight in the crusades. However, time and experience can change a man and when De Guillon is brought to trial for his sins, the church sends Belial Gabarre to serve as prosecutor. Belial soon finds himself the defendant when De Guillon uses any means at his unholy disposal in his attempt to corrupt Belial's faith. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in. 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

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by Aaron Williams Ron, the son of a super-hero, is able to leap tall buildings, endure almost any assault, and can even fly... if it didn't scare him to death. When his fear of flight is revealed to his peers at ps238, the result is sympathy, mockery, and... a dastardly plot? b&w $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

by LELAND PURVIS Worldly misfit and bizarre medical wonder P.U.B.O. (Physical Unipolar Biogenic Organism) has crash landed in the vast Pacific Northwest wilderness. Now he's on the run from those who made him what he is and a few of the less friendly, furry, woodland creatures he's managed to piss off in his short time among them. The forest is alive, the animals can talk, and Pubo's in over his head in part two of this hilarious miniseries from Xeric Award-winning creator Leland Purvis. On sale January 22 b&w, 24pg (2 of 3) . . . $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Painted Covers by Tim Bradstreet. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steve Dillon. In part 2 of "Brotherhood," Frank Castle investigates a huge drug ring ? and the cops who are supposed to be stopping them! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG+ Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

by Scott Kurtz (cover) Frank Cho BW 32pp $2.95 Bimonthly ongoing series. In stores the week of March 5th. The Concept: The hit comic strip leaps from the world wide web into it's own Image Comic! Follow the staff of PvP Magazine on their daily routine of covering the world of pop-culture. No cow is too sacred, no reference too obscure. Discover what Wizard Magazine calls "The perfect satire." This Issue: Meet Cole, Brent, Jade, Francis and Skull the troll on your first tour of the PvP offices. It's crunch-time and the staff is up against the wall. Unfortunately for editor- in-chief Cole Richards, today is the day that everything seems to be falling apart. Can he put out the fires and pull the staff together in time to make deadline? Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

By Greg Rucka & Jason Alexander. The shocking conclusion to the fourth story arc! The man responsible for executing this despicable blackmail scheme steps forward with the truth, but will it be enough to stop the French from following through on their threat? Plus, what has Ed so depressed and what does his gloom mean for Tara? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.30

Add to cart Very Fine $8.30

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects R.I.P.D. (1999 Dark Horse) #1-4. Written by PETER M. LENKOV. Art by LUCAS MARANGON and RANDY EMBERLIN. Welcome to the Rest In Peace Department - the devoted, yet dead, officers of divine law enforcement 'patrolling the deadbeat...reporting to one boss.' Yep - THAT boss. Nick Cruz was murdered by an unknown assailent, at the height of his personal and professional life. Now he's traded a hundred years of service to the R.I.P.D. in exchange for a shot at finding who killed him. Unfortunately his search will take him to Hell and back - literally! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

(W) Josh Blaylock and Tim Seeley (P) Mike Norton (I) Mike Norton (Cover) Mike Norton B&W, 32pp $2.95 One Shot In stores the week of March 26th. The Concept: Deep below, in the depths of the underworld, lives the Radiskull, a giant, floating, Mohawk sporting skull, determined to kill EVERYONE and destroy EVERYTHING. If only he wasn't so distracted by anything shiny or tasty. His companion, Devil Doll, hopes to one day be just like him. Together they rampage, they rap, and they rock. It's just what they do. You TOO can now "Kick It" with these internet cartoon superstars in their new comic book series. This Issue: A love-happy Devil Doll tries to convince Radiskull that what he needs is a girlfriend. What follows is the most twisted series of dating misadventures since the last episode of Elimidate, except much cooler. See Radiskull stick it to love and dating like only an angry disembodied skull with a mohawk could. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Myung Jin Lee. Adapted into English by Richard A. Knaak. According to legend, the world of Midgard was created from Ymir's heart. The sacred item was broken apart and the pieces scattered across the land. One piece lies within the golden city of Prontera, and now Himmelmez's forces will destroy the city to get at that power. The city's only hope is a band of heroes led by Chaos, a Rune Knight who may once have been a god. Accompanied by Loki, the assassin, Fenris, a warlock, and the cleric Iris, Chaos has ventured to the core of Himmelmez's flying castle where they must defeat Bijou, a most unusual witch. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Stories and Art by Hara Tetsuo, Buronson, Hojo Tsukasa, Niwano Makoto and Inoue Takehiko. The first weekly manga magazine in America explodes into action, featuring a Dream Team of Japan's finest creators! In Hara Tetsuo and Buronson's Fist of the Blue Sky (a prequel to Fist of the North Star), Kenshiro returns to the City of Devils in the 1930's to avenge the murder of his brothers by the opium Triads! Also in this issue: The gritty underworld of Tokyo meets Hojo Tsukasa's City Hunter; the sexy antics of Niwano Makoto's Bomber Girl; and the American debut of the international manga phenomenon, Slam Dunk, by Inoue Takehiko! Published in the original right-to-left Japanese format. Magazine, 214 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.95.

Stories and Art by Itagaki Keisuke, Tsugihara Ryuji, Hidaka Yoshiki, Hara Tetsuo, Buronson, Hojo Tsukasa, Niwano Makoto and Inoue Takehiko. Another weekly dose of Global Infiltration Manga awaits you in the pages of Raijin Comics! Featuring the debut of Itagaki Keisuke's Baki the Grappler, the story of a mysterious young fighter who enters the world of underground and championship martial arts fighting with a bang! Also beginning in this issue: Tsugihara Ryuji and Hidaka Yoshiki's The First President of Japan -- when Japan elects its first president in history, the political climate of Asia becomes full of turmoil and intrigue! Plus: Hara Tetsuo and Buronson's Fist of the Blue Sky; Hojo Tsukasa's City Hunter; Niwano Makoto's Bomber Girl; and Inoue Takehiko's Slam Dunk! Published in the original right-to-left Japanese format. Magazine, 214 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.95.

Stories and Art by Ono Yoichiro, Ueno Jiro, Sakurano Minene, Itagaki Keisuke, Tsugihara Ryuji, Hidaka Yoshiki, Hara Tetsuo, Buronson, Hojo Tsukasa, Niwano Makoto and Inoue Takehiko. Shootin' our way to the top! America's first weekly manga magazine! In this issue: Ono Yoichiro and Ueno Jiro's Revenge of Mouflon; Sakurano Minene's Guardian Angel Getten; Itagaki Keisuke's Baki the Grappler; the fate of millions hinge on the decisions of The First President of Japan by Tsugihara Ryuji and Hidaka Yoshiki; Hara Tetsuo and Buronson's Fist of the Blue Sky; Hojo Tsukasa's City Hunter; Niwano Makoto's Bomber Girl; and Inoue Takehiko's Slam Dunk! Published in the original right-to-left Japanese format. Magazine, 218 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Stories and Art by Murakami Motoka, Ono Yoichiro, Ueno Jiro, Sakurano Minene, Itagaki Keisuke, Tsugihara Ryuji, Hidaka Yoshiki, Hara Tetsuo, Buronson, Hojo Tsukasa and Inoue Takehiko. Don't miss the brightest star in the manga galaxy! In this issue: The Climbers' Saga: North Face by Murakami Motoka! Plus: Ono Yoichiro and Ueno Jiro's Revenge of Mouflon; Sakurano Minene's Guardian Angel Getten; Itagaki Keisuke's Baki the Grappler; Tsugihara Ryuji and Hidaka Yoshiki's The First President of Japan; Hara Tetsuo and Buronson's Fist of the Blue Sky; the underworld may have met its match in Hojo Tsukasa's City Hunter; and basketball action and romantic comedy go head-to-head in Inoue Takehiko's world famous Slam Dunk! Published in the original right-to-left Japanese format. Magazine, 218 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Stories and Art by Murakami Motoka, Ono Yoichiro, Ueno Jiro, Sakurano Minene, Itagaki Keisuke, Tsugihara Ryuji, Hidaka Yoshiki, Hara Tetsuo, Buronson, Hojo Tsukasa and Inoue Takehiko. A legend in the making -- America's first weekly manga magazine! In this issue: The Climbers' Saga: North Face by Murakami Motoka! Plus: Ono Yoichiro and Ueno Jiro's Revenge of Mouflon; Sakurano Minene's Guardian Angel Getten; Itagaki Keisuke's Baki the Grappler; Tsugihara Ryuji and Hidaka Yoshiki's The First President of Japan; Hara Tetsuo and Buronson's Fist of the Blue Sky; Hojo Tsukasa's City Hunter; and Inoue Takehiko's world famous Slam Dunk! Published in the original right-to-left Japanese format. Magazine, 218 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Stories and Art by Umekawa Kazumi, Ono Yoichiro, Ueno Jiro, Sakurano Minene, Itagaki Keisuke, Tsugihara Ryuji, Hidaka Yoshiki, Hara Tetsuo, Horie Nobu, Buronson, Hojo Tsukasa and Inoue Takehiko. Welcome to the magical world of manga! Starting in this issue: Bow Wow Wata by Umekawa Kazumi! Plus: Ono Yoichiro and Ueno Jiro's Revenge of Mouflon; Sakurano Minene's Guardian Angel Getten; Itagaki Keisuke's Baki the Grappler; Tsugihara Ryuji and Hidaka Yoshiki's The First President of Japan; Hara Tetsuo, Horie Nobu and Buronson's Fist of the Blue Sky; Hojo Tsukasa's City Hunter; and Inoue Takehiko's Slam Dunk! Published in the original right-to-left Japanese format. Magazine, 218 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Game and anime magazine. 16 pages, full color Cover price $1.00.

Game and anime magazine. 16 pages, full color Cover price $1.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Reality Check (1996 Sirius) #1-6. Stories by Rosearik Rikki Simons. Art and cover by Tavisha Wolfgarth. Sci-fi comedy about a hapless teen and his anthropomorphic cat involved in virtual-reality hijinks. Exploring the virtual-reality world of the Internet, Collin and Catreece encounter virtual ghouls and online superheroes, and accidentally unleash the dreaded Puffy Cat computer virus. 6-in. x 7 1/2-in. 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

Add to cart Good $3.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. Created by Kang-Woo Lee and first published in Korea in 1998, Rebirth tells the story of Dark Magician Deshwitat Rudbich, a vampire who was sealed in limbo 300 years ago by the Light Magician Kalutika. Resurrected in the present day, Deshwitat now vows to destroy Kalutika. He has the help of a team of spiritual warriors, and is determined to unlock the Light Magic necessary to bring this mad magician down for good. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 186 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. Created by Kang-Woo Lee and first published in Korea in 1998, Rebirth tells the story of Dark Magician Deshwitat Rudbich, a vampire who was sealed in limbo 300 years ago by the Light Magician Kalutika. Resurrected in the present day, Deshwitat now vows to destroy Kalutika. He has the help of a team of spiritual warriors, and is determined to unlock the Light Magic necessary to bring this mad magician down for good. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 186 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight (2000) #30-38. Written by Ryo Mizuno. Art by Masato Natsumoto. The Spectacular Conclusion! Spark and his crew have made it to the dark isle of Marmo, where monsters lurk around every corner. Meanwhile, the evil sorcerer, Vagnado has begun preparations to resurrect the Goddess of Destruction. The stage is set for the final battle that will determine the future of Lodoss! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Add to cart Fine $8.99

Add to cart Fine $8.99

1st printing. Collects Reload (2003) #1-3 and Mek (2003) #1-3. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Paul Gulacy, Jimmy Palmiotti, Steve Rolston and Al Gordon. Covers by Gulacy and Rolston. Two fantastic miniseries from master storyteller Warren Ellis collected in one great flip-book trade paperback! RELOAD, with art by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti (CATWOMAN), is an espionage thriller that tells the story of Secret Service Agent Chris Royal and his mad scramble to find the woman who assassinated the U.S. President. MEK, featuring art by Steve Rolston (Pounded) & Al Gordon (TOM STRONG) is a tale of revenge set in a not-too-distant feature, where robotic enhancement has become the latest trend. This book will be printed in the flipbook format, with each story featuring a separate cover! For more information, see the feature article. Softcover, 144 page, full color. Mature readers Cover price $14.95.

In this Legendary Ladies of the Renaissance issue: Hildegard von Bingen, Lady Mary Roth, Mary the Tudor Rose, Lady Jane Grey and Queen Elizabeth. Plus: Book, Music, Game and Movie Reviews, and 2003 Renaissance Faire Listings! Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART BY JUAN SANTACRUZ AND FRANCIS PORTELA; COVER BY CHRISTOPHER SHY In stores January 2. Surge, Version Mary and Brian, trapped in the central offices of the GCC, face torture at the hands of the radioactive lunatic Sampizi. Using smart drugs to manipulate his mind, Sampizi awakens memories of Surge's violent childhood. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Story and Inks by Andrew J. LoVuolo. Pencils by John Nguyen. Ja'Iaar and his band of Kudarian conquerors have crossed through the Rift in search of the fourth and final Relic. The green moors of Ireland will never be the same. The truths of human myths such as vampires, witches and werewolves are revealed. The villains soon find out that much has changed on Earth since their last visit centuries ago. Meanwhile, the heroes are forced to deal with the surreal situations now enveloping them. And meet young Julie Ryan, a young college student living an ordinary Bostonian's life -- but it won't remain so ordinary for long! She soon will have her world torn apart by the Rift! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Fiona Avery (P) Dan Jurgens (I) Jason Gorder. Cover by David Michael Beck. "Mercy"?In the hit series, Rising Stars, it is mentioned that at one time, Matthew Bright ran away from Pederson and, under an assumed name, became a member of normal society and a police officer. Join us as Matthew tells this story in his memoirs and learn how a Special can shine brightest when they're just being human. FC, 32pp (1 of 3) $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Fine $2.50

WRITTEN BY JON LEWIS; ART BY SHANE DAVIS AND MARK LIPKA; COVER BY KEVIN LAU. In an issue guest-starring Nightwing, Pete Woods takes a one-issue breather, making way for the terrific pencils of newcomer Shane Davis! Robin and Nightwing make an emergency trip to Monster Island, a high-security research facility far outside Gotham City. But their precious cargo has captured the interest of one of Robin's old foes...one who knows his most trusted secret! The trap is set and the Boys Wonder can forget about completing their mission. They'll be lucky to escape with their lives! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

WRITTEN BY TOMMY YUNE AND JAY FAERBER; ART AND COVER BY LONG VO AND STUDIO XD In stores January 2. The new 6-part miniseries based on the popular '80s 'mech drama continues! Following the cataclysmic event that halted the war, Roy has returned to Pop Hunter's Flying Circus where Admiral Hayes invites him to join a top-secret research mission at Macross Island as a test pilot. To young Rick Hunter's dismay, Roy accepts the invitation and becomes the lead pilot in the mysterious VF-1 test program! Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

WRITTEN BY VARIOUS; ART BY JASON PEARSON, ALÉ GARZA, DAMIAN SCOTT, CARLOS D'ANDA, ROB HAYNES, TOMMY LEE EDWARDS AND MORE; COVER BY TOMMY YUNE In stores January 29. Great new Robotech art meets cool inside information in the ROBOTECH SOURCEBOOK! Everything you've ever wanted to know about the Robotech universe ? from Rick Hunter and friends to specs on the Veritech fighters ? is all at your fingertips in this handy volume featuring art by a grade-A stable of artists! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Tony Bedard, art by Karl Moline & John Dell, colors by Nick Bell Is Cassie Starkweather a crazed killer or a psychic savior? Wanted for murder, Cassie is an escaped mental patient who claims to have uncovered a vast supernatural invasion. As she fights a lonely war to keep the monsters and evil spirits from stealing innocent souls, one question haunts her: Are the creatures she fights real... or are they her own inner demons? Cassie encounters a traveling circus with a mysterious connection to her supernatural foes. The more she delves into the secrets of their sideshow, the danger she's in. But what is it about this big-top brotherhood that scares even the fiends of Perdition? 32 pages full color, on sale February 19 ... $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

The World's leading horror culture and entertainment publication! This issue features interviews with iconic writer Ray Bradbury, Robert Englund, Ken Kirzinger, and Ronny Yu discuss Freddy Vs. Jason, and a look at the works of Johnny Ace and Kali Verra! Cover price $6.95.

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Written by Scott Beatty, art by Butch Guice & Michael Perkins, colors by Laura Martin In times of trouble, the city of Partington looks to its favorite son - the greatest detective ever known. But just who are Simon Archard and his lovely partner, Emma Bishop? That is the burning question behind each fantastic case solved by these stylish sleuths. In a world where a veneer of Victorian finery hides mammoth mysteries, Simon and Emma may be the biggest mystery of all. When last spied, daring detectives Simon Archard and Emma Bishop departed Partington in an airship bound for the ill-fated Penberthy archaeological excavations. But thanks to a sinister saboteur, their trip was cut disastrously short! Cast away from civilization, Emma must fend for an injured Simon while something stalks them from the shadows! 32 pages full color, on sale February 26 ... $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Good $3.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Enter The Detective!" Collects Ruse (2001-2004) #1-6.

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Butch Guice, Johnson, Mike Perkins, and Neary. Cover by Butch Guice and Laura DePuy.

The world no longer holds any mysteries for Simon Archard, the greatest detective of his age.

The stupidity of the common criminal, the ease with which he's caught, the paltry stakes of the game - all of it has pushed Archard to the verge of retirement.

Then, a mysterious new menace takes the stage, a hideous evil playing for very high stakes indeed. Aided by his beautiful and charming assistant, Emma Bishop, Archard embarks on the case of his career.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.