Comic books October 2003

1st printing. By Larry MacDougall. Long popular with White Wolf and FASA fans, Larry MacDougall's artwork has a deep, passionate, almost primitive feel. Chimney Smoke: The Art of Larry MacDougall collects some of Larry's finest work, including many selections, never before published, from his private sketchbooks! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $26.95.

Wizard Anime Insider #9 presents an exclusive WITCH HUNTER ROBIN EPISODE GUIDE. Bandai's hot new anime series about rival government organizations hunting down witches and the mysterious witch Robin who helps them, debuts this October just in time for Halloween. In this issue we'll feature a huge episode guide for the series, running down all the coolest things fans need to know! Witch Hunter Robin appears on this month's cover to Anime Insider. Get the ultimate Inu-Yasha map of Japan. The stars of Cartoon Network's anime hit "Inu-Yasha" search Japan for shards of a magic jewel. Beholds the comprehensive map of their greatest adventures, showing off their biggest villains and most dramatic tales! THE TOP 10 BEST ANIME... THAT YOU CAN'T SEE! Do you think America's got the best anime? Think again! There's much cooler, much hotter, much better anime back in Japan that just hasn't come out to America yet. We'll rank the top 10 best and give you clues on who might be trying to snag the rights! Meet super hot artist yoshitoshi ABe in an exclusive Anime Insider interview and sketchbook. Pioneer is releasing his newest series, "Haibane Renmai," and this issue of Anime Insider is there to get the scoop on it, why his shows are so weird, and why he spells his name that way. Plus, check out his amazing never before seen sketches! Go back to school with Azumanga Daioh! It will soon be time to go back to school, and nobody knows how bizarre and silly school can be like the kids in "Azumanga Daioh"?we'll show off the ins and outs, dos and don'ts of school with these students as hilarious teachers. This issue of Anime Insider also gets you the latest news and info on the latest anime DVDs! Get the scoop on all of the newest releases from your favorite studios and creators, along with where the coolest anime easter eggs are hidden on these discs. Anime Insider has it all?Dragon Ball Z, Inu-Yasha, Love Hina and Yu-Gi-Oh! along with the best anime news, Websites, videos, manga, toys, games, TV shows and more. It doesn't matter if you're new to anime or are a longtime fan?this magazine is the one to get! Magazine (Yu-Gi-Oh! cover)$4.99 Magazine (Witch Hunter Robin cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

Wizard Anime Insider #9 presents an exclusive WITCH HUNTER ROBIN EPISODE GUIDE. Bandai's hot new anime series about rival government organizations hunting down witches and the mysterious witch Robin who helps them, debuts this October just in time for Halloween. In this issue we'll feature a huge episode guide for the series, running down all the coolest things fans need to know! Witch Hunter Robin appears on this month's cover to Anime Insider. Get the ultimate Inu-Yasha map of Japan. The stars of Cartoon Network's anime hit "Inu-Yasha" search Japan for shards of a magic jewel. Beholds the comprehensive map of their greatest adventures, showing off their biggest villains and most dramatic tales! THE TOP 10 BEST ANIME... THAT YOU CAN'T SEE! Do you think America's got the best anime? Think again! There's much cooler, much hotter, much better anime back in Japan that just hasn't come out to America yet. We'll rank the top 10 best and give you clues on who might be trying to snag the rights! Meet super hot artist yoshitoshi ABe in an exclusive Anime Insider interview and sketchbook. Pioneer is releasing his newest series, "Haibane Renmai," and this issue of Anime Insider is there to get the scoop on it, why his shows are so weird, and why he spells his name that way. Plus, check out his amazing never before seen sketches! Go back to school with Azumanga Daioh! It will soon be time to go back to school, and nobody knows how bizarre and silly school can be like the kids in "Azumanga Daioh"?we'll show off the ins and outs, dos and don'ts of school with these students as hilarious teachers. This issue of Anime Insider also gets you the latest news and info on the latest anime DVDs! Get the scoop on all of the newest releases from your favorite studios and creators, along with where the coolest anime easter eggs are hidden on these discs. Anime Insider has it all?Dragon Ball Z, Inu-Yasha, Love Hina and Yu-Gi-Oh! along with the best anime news, Websites, videos, manga, toys, games, TV shows and more. It doesn't matter if you're new to anime or are a longtime fan?this magazine is the one to get! Magazine (Yu-Gi-Oh! cover)$4.99 Magazine (Witch Hunter Robin cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

JLA cover by Alex Ross. Polybagged with extras. Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman illo by Michael Turner; 'Sex' Degrees of Tony Stark; Johnny Storm Ultimate Fantastic Four design by Bryan Hitch; Alfred Molina discusses Spider-Man 2; report on comics' villainous protagonists, with David Finch/Art Thibert illo; report on the coming JLA/Avengers includes comments from George Perez, Kurt Busiek, Judd Winick, Rags Morales, Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka, Bill Willingham and Joe Kelly, along with a Kevin Maguire illo; 6 pages from JLA: Liberty & Justice; Joe Quesada discusses NYX; 8 pages from Hulk: Gray; Greg Rucka and Drew Johnson discuss Wonder Woman; Basic Training by Joe Kubert (Part 3 of 6); Q & A with Selma Blair (Hellboy film); report on Batman: Dead End short film; Adam Pollina discusses Romp, his short film; Jim Lee designs for Batman: Hush toy line; Q & A with Gail Simone; Secret Stash: Metal Hurlant; 15 things you didn't know about Stan Lee Cover price $4.99.

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JLA cover by Alex Ross. Not polybagged. Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman illo by Michael Turner; 'Sex' Degrees of Tony Stark; Johnny Storm Ultimate Fantastic Four design by Bryan Hitch; Alfred Molina discusses Spider-Man 2; report on comics' villainous protagonists, with David Finch/Art Thibert illo; report on the coming JLA/Avengers includes comments from George Perez, Kurt Busiek, Judd Winick, Rags Morales, Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka, Bill Willingham and Joe Kelly, along with a Kevin Maguire illo; 6 pages from JLA: Liberty & Justice; Joe Quesada discusses NYX; 8 pages from Hulk: Gray; Greg Rucka and Drew Johnson discuss Wonder Woman; Basic Training by Joe Kubert (Part 3 of 6); Q & A with Selma Blair (Hellboy film); report on Batman: Dead End short film; Adam Pollina discusses Romp, his short film; Jim Lee designs for Batman: Hush toy line; Q & A with Gail Simone; Secret Stash: Metal Hurlant; 15 things you didn't know about Stan Lee Cover price $4.99.

Superman/Captain America cover by George Perez. Polybagged with extras. Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman illo by Michael Turner; 'Sex' Degrees of Tony Stark; Johnny Storm Ultimate Fantastic Four design by Bryan Hitch; Alfred Molina discusses Spider-Man 2; report on comics' villainous protagonists, with David Finch/Art Thibert illo; report on the coming JLA/Avengers includes comments from George Perez, Kurt Busiek, Judd Winick, Rags Morales, Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka, Bill Willingham and Joe Kelly, along with a Kevin Maguire illo; 6 pages from JLA: Liberty & Justice; Joe Quesada discusses NYX; 8 pages from Hulk: Gray; Greg Rucka and Drew Johnson discuss Wonder Woman; Basic Training by Joe Kubert (Part 3 of 6); Q & A with Selma Blair (Hellboy film); report on Batman: Dead End short film; Adam Pollina discusses Romp, his short film; Jim Lee designs for Batman: Hush toy line; Q & A with Gail Simone; Secret Stash: Metal Hurlant; 15 things you didn't know about Stan Lee Cover price $4.99.

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Superman/Captain America cover by George Perez. Not polybagged. Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman illo by Michael Turner; 'Sex' Degrees of Tony Stark; Johnny Storm Ultimate Fantastic Four design by Bryan Hitch; Alfred Molina discusses Spider-Man 2; report on comics' villainous protagonists, with David Finch/Art Thibert illo; report on the coming JLA/Avengers includes comments from George Perez, Kurt Busiek, Judd Winick, Rags Morales, Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka, Bill Willingham and Joe Kelly, along with a Kevin Maguire illo; 6 pages from JLA: Liberty & Justice; Joe Quesada discusses NYX; 8 pages from Hulk: Gray; Greg Rucka and Drew Johnson discuss Wonder Woman; Basic Training by Joe Kubert (Part 3 of 6); Q & A with Selma Blair (Hellboy film); report on Batman: Dead End short film; Adam Pollina discusses Romp, his short film; Jim Lee designs for Batman: Hush toy line; Q & A with Gail Simone; Secret Stash: Metal Hurlant; 15 things you didn't know about Stan Lee Cover price $4.99.

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Written by GREG RUCKA Pencils by DARICK ROBERTSON Cover by ESAD RIBIC "THE BROTHERS" Pt. 4 (of 5)?Logan pops the claws as he edges closer and closer to the identity of Lucy's murderer. 32 PGS./MARVEL PG...$2.25 UPC: 5960605458-00411 Cover price $2.25.

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Cover, story & art by TSUTOMU NIHEI This harrowing & beautifully illustrated adventure continues! In an alien land, against an army of inhuman enemies, Wolverine's own humanity threatens to slip away as he's overcome by a berserker rage! 32 PGS./MARVEL PG+...$2.99 UPC: 5960605450-00411 Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY DREW JOHNSON AND RAY SNYDER; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores August 20. A new creative team launches an incredible new era for comics' best-known heroine! Writer Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN: THE HIKETEIA, Wolverine) begins his highly anticipated, open-ended run with a self-contained issue featuring breathtaking interior art from the team of Drew Johnson (Tomb Raider: Journeys) & Ray Snyder (JSA: THE UNHOLY THREE). While Wonder Woman fights to capture the brutal dictator of an African nation, a new hire at the Themysciran Embassy discovers just how enormous Diana's mission truly is. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Scott Adams.

Parasitic consultants, treacherous stockbrokers, masochistic co-workers, and the ever-present, evil-plotting, pointy-haired boss! Welcome to the 22nd collection of Scott Adams' stupendously popular comic strip, Dilbert!

Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in.,, 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.95.

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Reprinting material from Superman (1939 1st Series) #6, Batman (1940) #5, Sensation Comics (1942) #11 and more. Written by Jerry Siegel, Bill Finger, William Moulton Marston and Jack Cole. Art by Paul Cassidy, Paul Lauretta, Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos, H.G. Peter and Jack Cole. A special Sampler featuring four classic Golden Age tales of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Plastic Man! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.99.

Is Dale Cooper a mystic detective? Ken Volante examines the influence of Buddhism and Eastern philosophy in Twin Peaks! Also in this issue: WIP's annual, detailed report on the Twin Peaks Festival, complete with lots of exclusive photos of Dana Ashbrook, Michael Horse, Rebekah Del Rio, and others; part two of the report on the Japanese Twin Peaks Card Game; some early impressions of HBO's Carnivale; and a wild "World Spins" news section. Plus, just for the heck of it, a great Alias back cover featuring Melissa George (Camilla Rhodes in Mulholland Drive) and Jennifer Garner! Cover price $4.95.

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Written by GRANT MORRISON Cover & pencils by CHRIS BACHALO "ASSAULT ON WEAPON PLUS" concludes! Wolverine, Cyclops & Fantomex 's adventure comes to a close as Logan learns more about his mysterious past... But once this threat ends, is there something even worse waiting around the corner? 32 PGS./MARVEL PG...$2.25 UPC: 5960601772-14511 Cover price $2.25.

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Written by PETER MILLIGAN. Cover and pencils by MIKE ALLRED. "DI ANOTHER DAY" Pt. 1 of 5. She's back from the dead and on her comeback tour ... and it's up to the X-Statix to keep her alive ... again! Can our mutant super-team protect her from a nasty crew of mutant Euro-trash dead set on sending her back where she came from? Can the fame-hungry crew possibly stand taking a backseat to white-hot celebrity? And where does a certain wall-crawling super-hero fit into all of this? 32 PGS./MARVEL PG Cover price $2.99.

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God Loves, Man Kills II: Part 5 of 6: Deliverance! - Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Igor Kordey and Scott Hanna. Cover by Salvador Larroca. Stryker has the X-Treme team right where he wants them, but is he on the side of good or evil? And what insane menace could have them working towards the same goal? Characters in this issue: X-Men [Storm; Wolverine; Bishop; Sage [Tessa]; Cannonball; Kitty Pryde]; Paul; William Stryker; Lady Deathstrike. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.99.

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Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT. Art by IGOR KORDEY and SCOTT HANNA. Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA. The end of the mystery of Mt. Haven. 32 PGS./MARVEL PG Cover price $2.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "God Loves, Man Kills!" Collects X-Men God Loves, Man Kills GN and Collects X-Treme X-Men (2001-2004) 1st Series #25-30.

Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Igor Kordey and Brent Anderson. Cover by Salvador Larroca.

Collecting the classic graphic novel by Chris Claremont and Brent Anderson (inspiration for the 2003 blockbuster X2), along with a brand new sequel to that legendary story!

The Anti-Mutant Movement leader Stryker has returned and it's up to the X-Treme team to make sure his hatred of mutants does not lead to more deaths. But what happens when the X-Treme team and Stryker's goals are one and the same? Guest-starring Wolverine and Shadowcat!

Softcover, 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. Collects Xin: Legend of the Monkey King (2002) #1-3. Revisit the first meeting with Xin, the young obnoxious godling who's out to try to bite off more than he can chew. See the Eight Saints, discover the wonders of another world and see what happens when General 2 and Xin first went at it! Softcover, 88 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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October 2003. Magic, Mystery and the Unknown. In this issue: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - how the photos from the film reveal a new era at Hogwarts; The Dead Zone - hunting Osama and an extended season; The Lord of the Rings - the history of the saga's journey from page to screen; Charmed - to Valhalla for the start of year six; Angel and Buffy - writing for Faith, Angelus and Spike's mother. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 66 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY PIA GUERRA AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores August 20. "One Small Step," Part 4 of 5. Take three astronauts, one surface-to-air missile launcher, and a pair of Mossad-issue handcuffs... and you'd only have half the ingredients of the last man on earth's most dangerous escape act. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

IBooks Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Joe Kubert. Soft-cover edition of the ground-breaking, multi-nominated tale of Nazi-occupied Germany, the Warsaw ghetto, the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, and one young man's struggle to be the artist he dreams of in that nightmarish world. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

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IBooks Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Joe Kubert. Hard-cover edition of the ground-breaking, multi-nominated tale of Nazi-occupied Germany, the Warsaw ghetto, the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, and one young man's struggle to be the artist he dreams of in that nightmarish world. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. This book will teach you all you need to know about drawing ghoulies, ghosties, long-legged beasties, and boogums! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Yoshihiro Togashi. As seen on the Cartoon Network Adult Swim block! Yusuke Urameshi was a tough teen delinquent until one selfless act changed his life...by ending it. When he died saving a little kid from a speeding car, the afterlife didn't know what to do with him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

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by Alan Moore, Jacen Burrows, Mike Wolfer, & Bryan Talbot The magical mind of Alan Moore is unleashed in this new monthly series which weighs in at a super-sized 40 pages per issue! Yuggoth Cultures features tons of Alan's classic short sequential comic book stories that have been long out of print, stories that have never before been seen, and special developmental sections! This stellar second issue is packed with features, all written by Moore, including two long lost collaborations with Bryan Talbot, the classic Itchy Peterson story illustrated by Val Semieks, a short story drawn by frequent Warren Ellis collaborator Mike Wolfer, and another Lovecraftian story from the aborted novel Yuggoth Cultures, illustrated by The Courtyard artist Jacen Burrows! Fans of Alan Moore rejoice, many prayers are finally answered in this career- spanning series from the finest wordsmith in the industry! Covers by Juan Jose Ryp. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 40pg (2 of 3) $3.95 WRAPAROUND CVR.?b&w, 40pg (2 of 3) $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

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Wrap cover. by Alan Moore, Jacen Burrows, Mike Wolfer, & Bryan Talbot The magical mind of Alan Moore is unleashed in this new monthly series which weighs in at a super-sized 40 pages per issue! Yuggoth Cultures features tons of Alan's classic short sequential comic book stories that have been long out of print, stories that have never before been seen, and special developmental sections! This stellar second issue is packed with features, all written by Moore, including two long lost collaborations with Bryan Talbot, the classic Itchy Peterson story illustrated by Val Semieks, a short story drawn by frequent Warren Ellis collaborator Mike Wolfer, and another Lovecraftian story from the aborted novel Yuggoth Cultures, illustrated by The Courtyard artist Jacen Burrows! Fans of Alan Moore rejoice, many prayers are finally answered in this career- spanning series from the finest wordsmith in the industry! Covers by Juan Jose Ryp. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 40pg (2 of 3) $3.95 WRAPAROUND CVR.?b&w, 40pg (2 of 3) $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

Platinum Edition Limited to 750 copies with Avatar certificate of authenticity. By Alan Moore, Jacen Burrows, Mike Wolfer, & Bryan Talbot The magical mind of Alan Moore is unleashed in this new monthly series which weighs in at a super-sized 40 pages per issue! Yuggoth Cultures features tons of Alan's classic short sequential comic book stories that have been long out of print, stories that have never before been seen, and special developmental sections! This stellar second issue is packed with features, all written by Moore, including two long lost collaborations with Bryan Talbot, the classic Itchy Peterson story illustrated by Val Semieks, a short story drawn by frequent Warren Ellis collaborator Mike Wolfer, and another Lovecraftian story from the aborted novel Yuggoth Cultures, illustrated by The Courtyard artist Jacen Burrows! Fans of Alan Moore rejoice, many prayers are finally answered in this career- spanning series from the finest wordsmith in the industry! Covers by Juan Jose Ryp. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 40pg (2 of 3) $3.95 WRAPAROUND CVR.?b&w, 40pg (2 of 3) $3.95 Cover price $3.95.