Comic books February 2004

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores December 10. "In Stinked," Part 2. Jack and Mikey are up to their eyeballs in it, having walked straight out of a drug-induced stupor into a Wonderland-type zoo where the animals are big game and people would rather hunt them than admire them. Lions and tigers and fat Mafiosi in cheap velour track-suits make for an interesting family outing. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Story and art by Crab Scrambly. From the artist who illustrated Everything Can Be Beaten comes the miserable adventure of unlucky Zazil. While traveling through fantastical worlds to escape the creatures known as the Charnocks, he discovers that his unfortunate luck follows him no matter what plane of existence he ends up in. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

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by James Hudnall & Mazi. The plot thickens: Troy's life is turned upside down. He finds out what's on the mysterious disc. But he's no closer to finding out what it is. And he's being pursued by killers at every turn. Who are they and why is the disc so important to them? MATURE READERS, 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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February 4, 2004. All color except for the Red Seas. Features include Judge Dredd in "Master of Fear" part 1 (script by Alan Grant, art by John Burns), th eRed Seas in "Twilight of the Idols" part 6 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell), Slaine in "Scota" part 6 (script by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley), Terror Tales: "Krypt" (script by Nigel Kitching, art by Richard Elson), and the V.C.s part 6, "Needs Must" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams). Langley cover.

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February 11, 2004. All color except for Past Imperfect and the Red Seas. Features include Judge Dredd in "Master of Fear" part 2 (script by Alan Grant, art by John Burns), Past Imperfect: "Cosmonaut X" (script by Arthur Wyatt, pencils by Laurence Campbell, art by Kris Justice), Slaine in "Scota" part 7 (script by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley), the Red Seas in "Twilight of the Idols" part 7 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell), and the V.C.s part 7 "Brothers in Arms" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams). Cover by Cliff Robinson and Len O'Grady.

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February 18, 2004. All color except for the Red Seas. Features include Judge Dredd in "Master of Fear" part 3 (script by Alan Grant, art by John Burns), the Red Seas in "Twilight of the Idols" part 8 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell), Valkyries part 1 (script by Steve Moore, art by John Lucas), and the V.C.s part 8, "Last Chances" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams). One-page Tharg's Alien Invasions, "Mind Simulator Earth Edition" (script and art by Henry Flint). Frazer Irving cover.

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February 25, 2004. All color except for the Red Seas. Features include Judge Dredd in "Brothers of the Blood" part 1 (script by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Valkyries part 2 (script by Steve Moore, art by John Lucas), the Red Seas in "Twilight of the Idols" part 9 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell), and the V.C.s part 9, "Iced" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams). Mark Harrison cover.

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WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY DAVE BULLOCK. Superman takes Lois on a whirlwind trip around the world as they celebrate New Year's in every time zone and help people around the world along the way. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN. Take a walk down Memory Lane...or rather Santa Claus Lane, as Superman and Lois recount stories such as "The Secret of the Phantom Quarterback," "Crisis on Earth Mind," and "The Day the Earth Divided." FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Secret Origin of Jessica Jones!" Collects Alias (2001 Marvel) #22-28. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by MICHAEL GAYDOS. Cover by DAVID MACK. Once hard-nosed private eye Jessica Jones stood with Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers, as a costumed super hero. Now, for the first time, learn all of Jessica's hidden secrets - how she got her superpowers, joined the Avengers and the dark, unspoken of chapter in Marvel Universe history that changed her life forever. And find out who the Hannibal Lecter of the Marvel Universe is? Guest-starring Peter Parker and the Avengers! Softcover, 168 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $17.99.

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1st printing. What's an ALL-STAR JAM? Take ten fan-favorite GURPS authors. Give them each 10,000 words to write about whatever they want. The result is GURPS All-Star Jam 2004. The Generic Universal RolePlaying System, or GURPS, is a tabletop role-playing game system designed to allow for play in any game setting. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in/, 128 pages, B&W.

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Story and Art by Joel Rivers. Along the Canadian, a Xeric award-winning supernatural western and ghost story, is writer/artist Joel Rivers' premier offering. Set in Indian Territory post Civil War, we meet Sheriff "Red" Johnston and his posse of unlikable law enforcers. Soon after, the Sheriff finds his men dead with no motive and no leads. Follow the Sheriff as he discovers that all is not what it seems along the Canadian. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover A in Image Logo, Blue Wraparound cover. Written by F.G. HAGHENBECK Art by CARLOS BARBERI Cover by CARLOS BARBERIK (A) & ARTHUR ADAMS (B) FC, 32pg $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 4 FEBRUARY, 2004 THE GREATEST STORY OF ALL TIMES BEGINS HERE! THE CONCEPT: It's the 19th Century, and a strange astronomic-time phenomenon has created an alternate timeline in which every era of Earth's history is combined into a single reality. Germany has invaded America and Ludwig II is Emperor, but a clever band of rebels led by Samuel Clemens are staging a revolt... THIS ISSUE: A dinosaur stagecoach is intercepted by a squad of Imperial Zeppelins and ATM's (Automat-Tin-Men). Dark Commander Poe has joined the conquering armies and discovered that Annie Oakley, a rebel spy, has stolen secret information. Meanwhile, Rasputin's plans for global domination begin to take shape.... Cover price $2.95.

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Cover B in Image Logo, Girl with dinosaur and blimps in background Written by F.G. HAGHENBECK Art by CARLOS BARBERI Cover by CARLOS BARBERIK (A) & ARTHUR ADAMS (B) FC, 32pg $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 4 FEBRUARY, 2004 THE GREATEST STORY OF ALL TIMES BEGINS HERE! THE CONCEPT: It's the 19th Century, and a strange astronomic-time phenomenon has created an alternate timeline in which every era of Earth's history is combined into a single reality. Germany has invaded America and Ludwig II is Emperor, but a clever band of rebels led by Samuel Clemens are staging a revolt... THIS ISSUE: A dinosaur stagecoach is intercepted by a squad of Imperial Zeppelins and ATM's (Automat-Tin-Men). Dark Commander Poe has joined the conquering armies and discovered that Annie Oakley, a rebel spy, has stolen secret information. Meanwhile, Rasputin's plans for global domination begin to take shape.... Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Jason Pearson. "You Want Pants With That?", script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Peter and MJ deal with a strangely familiar sarcastic waiter at a fancy restaurant; MJ tells Peter she wants to get back to her career; Peter agrees, then leaves to deal with a car thief; Meanwhile, tailor Leo Zelinsky gives Killshot his new uniform, over hearing a phone call that makes him think Killshot is going to assassinate the district attorney; Mickey, Leo's grandson, asks why Leo isn't going to act on this knowledge; Leo explains that his business depends on his client's privacy; Nevertheless, Leo finds a non-client hero so he can relay the information without implicating himself, choosing Spider-Man. Part 2 of J. Michael Straczynskis 2-part story arc following up on the monumental AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #500! 36 pgs., $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

2004 Retailer Summit (check indicia). Black background cover by Mario Gully. Red creature woman crawling w/ back to reader. Days Like This, script by Mario Gully and Matt Nixon (co-plotter), pencils by Mario Gully, inks by Peter Repovski; A little 8 year old girl has her father taken away and put in jail; The well-meaning guidance counselor at school does not take Hanna's life goal seriously; Hanna wants to be the hero called Ant because ants usually go unnoticed; She keeps her desires and dreams in a journal which is found and read by a boy. 32 pgs. $2.95.

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Sketch variant by J. Scott Campbell. Creature woman on hands and knees on a wall. Days Like This, script by Mario Gully and Matt Nixon (co-plotter), pencils by Mario Gully, inks by Peter Repovski; A little 8 year old girl has her father taken away and put in jail; The well-meaning guidance counselor at school does not take Hanna's life goal seriously; Hanna wants to be the hero called Ant because ants usually go unnoticed; She keeps her desires and dreams in a journal which is found and read by a boy. 32 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY JAMES BOSCH AND RAY SNYDER; COVER BY BOSCH AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER. Aquaman must face a perfect storm to save three people caught on a small sailboat in the midst of a raging hurricane. This isn't a foe that can be outfought or outsmarted. Can any of them survive ? including Aquaman? Illustrated by guest artists James Bosch and Ray Snyder! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "The Night Before Christmas," script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; The Andrews family raids the refrigerator late Christmas Eve; While they're in the kitchen, Santa Claus leaves their presents. The Official Archie 2004 16 month calendar ad. Archie's Holiday Fun Digest #8 ad. "The Same Game," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie makes a fool of himself at the ice rink, showing off for Veronica. "Jingles All the Way," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Jingles is disappointed that he can't bring Christmas cheer to his friends in Riverdale; Instead he brings cheer to Mrs. Claus, who's always alone on Christmas Eve. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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by George Gladir & Rex Lindsey "To Chill or Not to Chill": Archie and his friends decide to go on a treasure hunt. As they split into teams, they imagine what they'll do with the prize money, but first they'll need to decipher the clues! Inspired by an annual contest held by the St. Paul Pioneer Press in Minnesota. FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Buggin," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Al Milgrom; The boys make insect related jokes about Mr. Weatherbee when his Aunt Edna visits. "Pack-Man," script and pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie helps his father put suitcases in the car but they will not all fit. "Branching Out," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead replace Coach Kleats Christmas tree, first with a larger one then with a very small one. "Festive Foul Up," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty and Veronica find out that Mr. Brimble has been fired as the store Santa Claus they threaten to shop elsewhere unless he is reinstated. "The Poor Tycoon," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jimmy DeCarlo; The gang decides they should do something nice for Mr. Lodge for Christmas. "Flip Flop," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie practices his high-wire act for the Christmas show. "Gift Goof," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica both overhear Archie say he wants a new fishing rod. "Jingle Belles"; Jingles the Elf is sent to Riverdale by Santa Claus to spread the Christmas spirit. Archie's Mysteries ad. 196 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.59.

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The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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Story, art and cover by Sherard Jackson. In a future world torn by mercenaries waging war in giant mecha suits, Shon is a 16-year-old girl who has to face the choice of joining the military. Her sister wants her to honor their late parents by turning her back on the conflict, but society wants her to join the Assembly. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BRENT ANDERSON; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS HOMAGE COMICS. In stores November 26. LOCAL HEROES comes to a shattering, unsettling conclusion with a look at the nature of heroism, of reality itself, and at what went wrong in Astro City in the 1970s! The Blue Knight is on the loose, the bodies are piling up, and a young lawyer is caught up in the case of a lifetime - a case that could end his life. FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY ROBBIE MORRISON; ART AND COVER BY DWAYNE TURNER AND SAL REGLA EYE OF THE STORM. In stores December 3. With half its members forcibly converted into religious fanatics by the Reverend John Clay, and the world rapidly falling under the oppressive rule of The Church of Transcendence, The Authority becomes the target of the deadliest witch-hunt in history! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.95.

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Authority: Book 5 - 1st printing. Collects Authority (2003 2nd Series) #0-5. Written by Robbie Morrison. Art by Dwayne Turner, Tan Eng Huat, Sal Regla, and Sandra Hope. Cover by Dwayne Turner and Sal Regla. From a rogue vice dimension bent on destroying the planet as part of an elaborate gamble to an interdimensional corporation that has been strip-mining other realities for nearly a century, The Authority have their hands full like never before in this stunning trade paperback! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN AND ALAN GRANT; ART AND COVER BY SIMON BISLEY EYE OF THE STORM. In stores December 10. The crossover that no one expected! When Jenny Quantum discovers a book chronicling Lobo's assassination of Santa Claus in the bowels of the Carrier, she reacts like any child would: She wants Lobo punished! Unbeknownst to our heroes, the Main Man himself has set his sights on the Authority for a whole different reason...and when these trains collide, it ain't gonna be pretty! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. Cover price $4.95.

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The Search for She-Hulk Part 4 of 4. "With Friends Like These..." Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Geoff Johns. Art by Scott Kolins. Cover by Scott Kolins and Edgar Delgado. In the Pacific Northwest, the Avengers' problem has doubled! As the Incredible Hulk joins the She-Hulk in wreaking havoc outside the town of Bone, Idaho. The state of affairs is so critical and calamitous that Earth's Mightiest Heroes must play their ace in the hole -- the Jack of Hearts! Iron Man calls back to Avengers Embassy and tells Ant-Man to release Jack from the Zero Room...and send him on a beeline to Idaho! Shell-Head hopes Jack can create an explosion that will absorb both Hulks' gamma radiation! But this maneuver is highly dangerous! Can the Jack of Hearts trump a pair of Hulks? Cameo appearance by Doc Samson. Avengers Lineup: Ant-Man, Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Jack of Hearts, Scarlet Witch, and She-Hulk. (Note: This issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run 69,749 ; average paid circulation 64,892.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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"Full House" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Steve Sadowski. Inks by Andrew Currie. Cover by Jae Lee. Earth's Mightiest Heroes return to their Fifth Avenue mansion to make a serious decision about the future of their membership. Between the Jack of Hearts and She-Hulk, one of them has to go -- because their powers are incompatible. What will the Avengers decide? Meanwhile across town, Scott Lang's daughter, Cassie Lang, is kidnapped by a child predator! Ant-Man rushes to the scene to rescue her, but things do not go as planned. He needs help from his erstwhile nemesis...the Jack of Hearts! And the explosive avenger will bring his own brand of justice to the matter! Appearances by Peggy Lang, Black Panther, Captain America, Falcon, Redwing, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue completes Geoff Johns' entertaining year-and-a-half run as the writer of the Avengers 3rd series.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kiyohiko Azuma. It's not manga, it's "Azumanga" (and it's smart, fun and totally addictive)! Created by the iconoclastic Kiyohiko Azuma (hence the name), Azumanga Daioh is strongly character driven, telling the story of a group of high-school girls and their hilarious daily tribulations. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 172 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART BY CHRISTINE NORRIE AND DANIEL KRALL; COVER BY DARWYN COOKE In stores December 3. Dead girls tell no tales, unless the girl is named Destinee! The late, lamented Bad Girl is back...or is she? Meanwhile, Lauren's love life gets complicated, and the Girls discover they possess a previously unsuspected power! But will it save them from The Men In Suits? FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. By Sharon Lee and Steve Miller. Set in the early space-trading days of the Liaden Universe, the story of how an ordinary Terran became the pivot point in galactic clash of cultures, and how the more he tried to be just like his father, the less the universe seemed inclined to help. More than that: by trying to survive he became living proof that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 462 pages, Text Only. Cover price $25.00.

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by Boothby & Ortiz. Bart, Milhouse, and Ralph venture into unknown territory ? a crosstown Kwik-E-Mart ? to seek out "The Squishee of Death"; Lisa uncovers a insidious crime against her Malibu Stacy collection and all signs point to one culprit... Bart Simpson; Milhouse gets a new look for School Picture Day; and Bart breaks a few rules in order to taint Ned Flanders' spotless reputation. Misbehave with Bart this February! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN The Doll Man lurks beneath the streets of Gotham City, abducting debutantes and models and remaking them to satisfy his own twisted needs. Can Batgirl find this psychopath before he strikes again? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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A pair of deadly new villains make their raucous debut as the Dark Knight stalks the streets of his "Broken City" in search of a murderer! It all goes down in BATMAN #622, by the award-winning 100 BULLETS creative team of writer Brian Azzarello, artist Eduardo Risso and cover artist Dave Johnson! In Part 3 of the 6-part "Broken City," the hunt for murderer Angel Martinez continues...but the closer Batman gets to him, the more his own dark past comes into focus! And with a little help from his old "friends" The Penguin and Scarface, Batman's troubles are going to get worse before they get better. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY VITO DELSANTE AND GABE SORIA. ART AND COVER BY DEAN HASPIEL. Indie comics star Dean Haspiel (BIZARRO COMICS, The Thing: Night Falls on Yancy Street) provides guest art as Batman beats a death trap and Bruce Wayne stumps a head shrinker! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND MARK PANICCIA; ART BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND ALVARO LOPEZ; COVER BY THE PANDER BROTHERS In stores December 3. The miniseries presenting a Gotham City bathed in light continues! Batman slips further into self-annihilation, as he tries in vain to deal with a death he could not prevent. Meanwhile, Batgirl is forced to take his place as the dark avenger of Gotham City. But can she ? or anyone ? save a Gotham without Batman? FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 8) Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Andy Hartnell Art by Leinil Yu & Gerry Alanguilan Covers by Yu and J. Scott Campbell. Danger comes to Gotham City in this action-packed 48-page Special featuring art by Leinil Yu & Gerry Alanguilan (SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT)! Danger Girl mentor Deuce dispatches Abbey Chase, Sydney Savage, Johnny Barracuda and Valerie on an assignment in Gotham City, home base of Batman! Meanwhile, Donavin Crane, arch-nemesis of the girls, is also in the big G, and forms an unlikely alliance with one of Batman's greatest foes! Adventure, mirth and mayhem ensue as the Dark Knight joins forces with the hottest spy chicks in comics! 48 pg, FC, $4.95 US Cover price $4.95.

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WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART AND COVER BY KLAUS JANSON In stores December 10. The miniseries by Greg Rucka and Klaus Janson continues to heat up! Batman has made a deal with the devil, accepting a gift from his ultimate foe: Ra's al Ghul. Now his past and present collide as he seeks to make peace with the most horrific nightmare from his childhood. And while Batman is temporarily out of the picture, the only person Ra's fears is creating her greatest weapon in her war with al Ghul... FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 9) Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY AND ERIC CHERRY. ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, CHERRY, AND JOHN FLOYD. COVER BY ALFRED KAMAJIAN. Batman, Nightwing and Robin are hot on the trail of Bane! The carnage leads them to the Himalayas, where Bane has found the base of the terrorist group Kobra ? the base that contains the secret behind Bane's quest! And in the back-up story by Eric Cherry (WEIRD WAR TALES), an aging gangster attempts to play Batman against a group of up-and-coming hoodlums! PC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.75.

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1st printing. Collects stories from BATMAN #7, 15, 20, 31, 37, and 47-49, DETECTIVE COMICS #27, 33, 38, 49, and 80, REAL FACT COMICS #5, STAR-SPANGLED COMICS #70, and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #30. Written by BILL FINGER and JACK SCHIFF. Art by BOB KANE, JERRY ROBINSON, GEORGE ROUSSOS, DICK SPRANG, JACK BURNLEY, CHARLES PARIS, and WINSLOW MORTIMER. Cover by FRED RAY and JERRY ROBINSON. Continuing DC Comics' decades series devoted to the Caped Crusader, this volume looks at the Dark Knight's beginnings! This volume includes Batman's first appearance and the debut of Robin, the first telling of his origin, and the debuts of the Joker, Two-Face, Catwoman and the Mad Hatter. Featuring an introduction by comics historian Bill Schelly. Softcover, 192 pages, full color Cover price $19.95.

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WRITTEN BY JOHN WAGNER; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BRUNNER The origin of Rough Justice is revealed! Batman barely escapes the Gotham Police Department's trap, and Bruce Wayne becomes the focus of Rough Justice's attention when they're forced to seek "contributions" from Gotham's elite to fund their expensive war on crime! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY SCOTT MORSE; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY MORSE In stores February 18. A new 64-page Special by Scott Morse (Elektra: Glimpse; Echo: Barefoot) focusing on one of Batman's greatest allies: Jim Gordon! Batman's presence permeates this tale of a recently retired, convalescing Gordon, as he takes a trip to the shore for some much-deserved rest and relaxation. Soon after he registers at an old seaside resort, a body shows up ? and a murder-mystery is suddenly his to unravel! But will his investigation be derailed by a Batman-obsessed youngster? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 64 PG. $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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By Dan Parent. The Return of Cheryl Blossom! The beginning of an epic tale continued in the pages of this month's Archie & Friends #1! "Lights, Camera, Action! (Love Showdown II)": In Chapters 1 and 2 of this long-awaited sequel to the "Love Showdown" saga, Betty and Veronica catch wind of a movie that's going to be filmed in Riverdale about a love-struck teen named "Arnie" caught in a love triangle between a blonde named "Betsy" and a brunette named "Victoria!" FC, 32pg. Cover price $2.19.

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Written by Gary Carlson, Don Thomas and Terrance Griep, Jr. Art and Cover by Don Thomas and James Hargett. When disaster strikes, America's greatest heroes -- Ultiman, Knight Watchman, Thunder Girl, Blitz and the Beacon -- join forces to keep the country and the world safe! In this issue: The Round Table, Big Bang's tribute to the Justice Society of America, faces a crisis on the Earth's moon in "Fire on the Moon" by Gary Carlson, Don Thomas and James Hargett. Plus: The Flash-like Blitz is heading for a breakdown at top speed in the 4-page text story "Buzzing Like a Bee Buzzing" by Terrance Griep, Jr. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

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Sensei and Student, Part 1/ of 6. WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART BY ED BENES, ALEX LEI, AND CLIFF RICHARDS; COVER BY BENES AND LEI There's trouble brewing for the Birds! A still-recovering Canary goes to China on a mission of mercy and runs into Lady Shiva, who has an agenda of her own. Meanwhile, Oracle's personal life is a shambles and now her work seems to be as well as the information she feeds out to her various heroes starts going strangely and dangerously awry. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Collects Birds of Prey (1999-2009) #56-61.

Written by Gail Simone. Art and Cover by Ed Benes and Alex Lei.

OF LIKE MINDS, guest-starring Nightwing and Batgirl, shakes things up for Oracle, Black Canary and Huntress.

In a tricky legal and ethical dilemma, the Birds show mercy to a would-be white collar criminal, but their act of compassion brings them to the attention of master extortionist (and one-time super-hero) Savant, a man who claims he can outthink Oracle and outfight the Canary...and can prove it!

Softcover, 138 pages, full color.

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Secrets Revealed: Part 1 - Written by Debbie Bishop. Art and Cover by Norm Breyfogle. Taking over world security, Hexon tightens its grip on crime while spying via back doors on computers everyplace on our planet. With help from Atlantis' deadliest enemy, Justin infiltrates Hexon's inner circle to find out what they are really after and why. Now, he faces Kaila, who seems to be on their side. Could he be wrong? Are they good guys after all? His survival depends on bringing them to justice. But with deception and mystery at every turn, and even his own identity in question, he's not sure what the truth is anymore. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Secrets Revealed: Part 1 - Written by Debbie Bishop. Art by Norm Breyfogle. Cover by Tone Rodriguez. Taking over world security, Hexon tightens its grip on crime while spying via back doors on computers everyplace on our planet. With help from Atlantis' deadliest enemy, Justin infiltrates Hexon's inner circle to find out what they are really after and why. Now, he faces Kaila, who seems to be on their side. Could he be wrong? Are they good guys after all? His survival depends on bringing them to justice. But with deception and mystery at every turn, and even his own identity in question, he's not sure what the truth is anymore. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Awakening the Key!" Collects Black Tide (2002 Avatar/Angel Gate) #1-8. Written by Debbie Bishop. Art by Mike Miller. Cover by Andy Park. As leader of the most covert black ops team in the world, Justin has devoted his life to saving others. In this series he discovers that not only was he once the most powerful villain of an ancient civilization, but also his enemies are back! Atlantis has been newly created and hidden from mankind, by Atlanteans regenerated from its ashes. On a mission to solve the mystery of a series of international murders, realities collide when he is reunited with his past. In a weird twist of fate, he triggers the same series of events that led to the destruction of his ancient land. He is a changed man who remembers nothing of his past. But how he deals with the present will either save us or destroy us all. Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.