Comic books June 2004

Written by Richard Emms. Art by Enrique Corts. Dr. Ivan Bender has created an army of robots...and he wants to take over the world. Assassin School's Emma Lee tries to hunt down the evil Bender, but she runs into a few problems along the way! Featuring the dazzling art of Enrique Corts, it's no wonder why Assassin School has become a hit with comic fans around the world! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Revised (2004) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Follow the hilarious adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends as they protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires in these hysterical historical tales - re-colored, re-linked, and released in their original order! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Revised (2004) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Follow the hilarious adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends as they protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires in these hysterical historical tales - re-colored, re-linked, and released in their original order! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Revised 2004 Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Follow the hilarious adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends as they protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires in these hysterical historical tales - re-colored, re-linked, and released in their original order! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Revised (2004) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Follow the hilarious adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends as they protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires in these hysterical historical tales - re-colored, re-linked, and released in their original order! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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The Directors Cut of Astonishing X-Men #1 Written by JOSS WHEDON Pencils & Cardstock Cover by JOHN CASSADAY Last month, dream-team creators Joss Whedon (TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and John Cassaday (Planetary, CAPTAIN AMERICA) brought you the explosive first issue of the all-new flagship X-Men series! Now, go behind the scenes of X-MEN: RELOAD with this expanded edition of ASTONISHING X-MEN #1 ? featuring never-before-seen character designs and cover sketches by John Cassaday! 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$3.99 UPC: 5960605543-00121 Cover price $3.99.

The Directors Cut of Astonishing X-Men #1. Signed by John Cassaday, limited to 199 copies, comes with Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. Written by JOSS WHEDON Pencils & Cardstock Cover by JOHN CASSADAY Last month, dream-team creators Joss Whedon (TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and John Cassaday (Planetary, CAPTAIN AMERICA) brought you the explosive first issue of the all-new flagship X-Men series! Now, go behind the scenes of X-MEN: RELOAD with this expanded edition of ASTONISHING X-MEN #1 ? featuring never-before-seen character designs and cover sketches by John Cassaday! 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$3.99 UPC: 5960605543-00121 Cover price $3.99.

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WRITTEN BY ROBBIE MORRISON; ART AND COVER BY DWAYNE TURNER AND SAL REGLA The members of the Authority, settling uneasily into its role as the new leaders of the United States of America, confronts an international crisis none of them could have anticipated: the return of Jenny Quantum's mother! With the backing of the Chinese government, she demands visitation rights to her estranged daughter! Cover price $2.95.

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Reprint edition that originally came packaged with Vision from Marvel Legends series 7. The origin of the Vision continues in "The Times That Bind!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Avengers roll call: Thor, Iron Man, Mantis, Hawkeye, and the Vision. Appearances by the Silver Surfer, Goliath, the Wasp, and the Golden Age Human Torch. Thanos cameo. The story continues in Giant-Size Avengers 4. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 342,917; average paid circulation 188,084. Jim Starlin cover (vignettes by John Romita Sr.).

Reprint edition that originally came packaged with Hawkeye from Marvel Legends series 7. Hawkeye and Ant-Man battle the Taskmaster in "Of Robin Hoods and Roustabouts." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Greg LaRocque, inks by Brett Breeding and friends. Ed Hannigan/Klaus Janson cover. Back cover MegaForce ad by William Stout.

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Lionheart of Avalon Part 5 of 5. Script by Chuck Austen. Pencils by Olivier Coipel. Inks by Andy Lanning. Cover by Scott Kolins. In the dimension of Otherworld, Morgan Le Fay is on the brink of conquering Avalon and destroying England in one fell swoop! The Avengers' long-time Arthurian foe has taken Brian Braddock (aka the former Captain Britain) captive, and she just needs to kill him with special Asgardian arrows to steal the power of Avalon! But three mighty heroes oppose her: Captain America, the new Captain Britain, and the Scarlet Witch! Can the forces of good overcome the forces of evil to save the Crown? Long live the Queen! Appearances by Tony Stark, Ant-Man, Martin Leigh, Jenny Leigh, Hawkeye, She-Hulk, and the Wasp. (Note: This five-part story was reprinted in 2004 in the trade paperback: Avengers Lionheart of Avalon by Chuck Austen.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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"Two: The Fine Line" Script by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza. Art by Barry Kitson (breakdowns) and Gary Erskine (finishes). Cover by Barry Kitson. Earth's Mightiest Heroes respond to an impending disaster at a nuclear power plant in Minnesota! The Cobalt Man -- previously assumed dead -- is inside the plant trying to gain access to its reactor. The Avengers are struggling to contain him when suddenly help arrives...in the form of Baron Zemo and the Thunderbolts! Whoa, how is this going to go down? Surprisingly, Cap accepts the T-Bolts' offer of assistance, and the Fixer shuts down the Cobalt Man. But there's a catch! When the T-Bolts depart the plant, they take the Cobalt Man with them -- and immediately put him to work on Project Liberator! Cameo appearance by Jarvis. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Note: This six-issue limited series was reprinted in 2004 in the trade paperback: Avengers Thunderbolts Best Intentions.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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"Three: Nerves" Script by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Tom Grummett. Inks by Gary Erskine. Cover by Barry Kitson. Tony Stark has infiltrated the Thunderbolts! And he actually joins them on their next mission! The T-Bolts raid the Wizard's hideaway in Connecticut in order to steal his anti-gravity discs. Marvel's Most Wanted are using the Wizard's discs to link Project Liberator to an array of satellites orbiting the Earth. And now the Liberator machine will be able to detect and absorb transnormal energy from anywhere across the globe. Is this is a good thing for mankind? The Avengers have their doubts. In the meantime, Hawkeye visits Abe Jenkins in prison to see if his former teammate knows what Baron Zemo is really planning. Cameo appearance by Nova (aka Richard Rider). 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

Avengers/JLA Crossover

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Free Comic Book Day 2004. Previews five stories (Belladonna, Gypsy, Unholy, Killer Gnomes, War Angel) written by Brian Pulido with art by Clint Hilinski, Paulo Sequeira, Di Amorim, Eddy Barrows, and Walter Geovani. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers.

This "Marvel Milestones" issue commemorates Wolverine turning 30. Interviews with Chris Claremont and John Byrne recall his appearances in their legendary 1980s X-Men collaboration in a scintillating dialogue moderated by Marvel Universe author Peter Sanderson. Also, Len Wein fills us in on the Wolverine you didn't see. Plus, penciled artwork of Logan by John Buscema, Jim Lee, Adam Hughes, Rob Liefeld, Marc Silvestri, and others. This issue also looks at the 20th anniversary of Thor #337, and Adventures of Superman writer Joey Casey interviews Walter Simonson about his landmark run on the title, with the two comparing nots on the Man of Steel for fun. Other special features include the Punisher's 30th birthday and the 20th anniversary of Secret Wars! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pg, b&w$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

In a postapocalyptic world of heavy metal fantasy, the only thing able to save humans from orcs, lizard men, and other monsters is something even more evil. Sealed within a 14-year-old boy, the chaotic wizard Dark Schneider is unleashed to fight four mighty generals and their plot to resurrect an evil god! Wielding the legendary Sword of Lightning and ultra-high-level elemental magic, Arshes Nei and her armies are poised to devastate the kingdom of Metallicana, and only D.S. stands in her way. But can there be any doubt of the outcome when the prophet's crystal ball has already showed a vision of Dark Schneider... dead?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

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WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY ERIC BATTLE AND NATHAN MASSENGILL; COVER BY JAMES JEAN A mysterious environmental artist is the talk of Gotham City, but her Garden of Eden is having disturbing effects on the city's population. That can mean only one thing: Poison Ivy's back! Can Batgirl nip Ivy's plan in the bud before Gotham is overrun by psychotropic green? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores April 28. Part 1 of the 5-issue thriller "As the Crow Flies," written by Judd Winick with art by WILDCATS VERSION 3.0's Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend and painted covers by Matt Wagner! Gotham's underworld is thrown into turmoil as its crimelords slip into a rabid ? and murderous ? frenzy. Is it coincidence, or part of an elaborate and sinister powerplay? Join a hot new creative team for an unforgettable soon-to-be classic! For more information, see the feature article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON AND DAN SLOTT. ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY. COVER BY KELSEY SHANNON. Who's in charge of Gotham City? The Penguin and Batman face off over it - but you'll be surprised by the answer! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Shadows and Masks!" Collects Batman Adventures (1992-1995 1st Series) #5-9. Written by Ty Templeton, Dan Slott and Scott Peterson. Art by Rick Burchett, Templeton, Tim Levins, and Terry Beatty. Cover by Bruce Timm. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

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1st printing. Collects BATMAN #620-625. Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO. Art by EDUARDO RISSO. Cover by DAVE JOHNSON. The acclaimed 6-issue BATMAN story by the creative team of 100 BULLETS, collected in a spectacular hardcover! A dead girl's body is found in the Gotham Landfill, and as Batman delves into the case, he reflects on the dark city he has made his home. Features a new cover by Dave Johnson and an introduction by BATMAN co-editor Bob Schreck. Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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No Dust Jacket - 1st printing. Collects BATMAN #620-625. Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO. Art by EDUARDO RISSO. Cover by DAVE JOHNSON. The acclaimed 6-issue BATMAN story by the creative team of 100 BULLETS, collected in a spectacular hardcover! A dead girl's body is found in the Gotham Landfill, and as Batman delves into the case, he reflects on the dark city he has made his home. Features a new cover by Dave Johnson and an introduction by BATMAN co-editor Bob Schreck. Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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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 The penultimate chapter of the engrossing miniseries! Purge has kidnapped another victim, and Tower One threatens to smash Detectives Allen and Montoya to smithereens. Can Batman keep his crumbling psyche together long enough to save them all? FC, 32 PG. (7 OF 8) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY A.J. LIEBERMAN. ART BY AL BARRIONUEVO AND FRANCIS PORTELA. COVER BY LEE BERMEJO. For two months, Hush has tormented the Riddler. But now the Joker is stepping in, and when these arch-villains draw their lines in the sand, you can count on blood being spilled! Meanwhile, Batman, Robin, and Oracle desperately attempt to track Hush, but all their leads run into dead ends. And when the mysterious Tailor enters the picture carrying vital information that could shift Gotham's balance of power square into Hush's hands, things get even worse. All that and the Penguin, too! FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; ART BY BRUCE TIMM AND SHANE GLINES; PAINTED COVER BY TIMM In stores April 28. The highly anticipated miniseries by Paul Dini & Bruce Timm ? the superstar creators of Batman: The Animated Series ? kicks off! A snafu by Harley sends Poison Ivy back to Arkham, and Ivy swears off working with Harley forever. But Harley won't take no for an answer, so when Ivy breaks out and heads to South America, Harley's right behind her. Oily politicians, cutthroat mercenaries, and shower scenes abound! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #393-411, Batman (1940-2011) #217, 219-222, 224-227, and 229-231, THE Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #88-90, 93 and 95, and World's Finest (1941-1986) #199-200 and 202.

Written by NEAL ADAMS, DENNIS O'NEIL, MIKE FRIEDRICH, FRANK ROBBINS, LEN WEIN and MARV WOLFMAN. Art by NEAL ADAMS and DICK GIORDANO. Cover by NEAL ADAMS.

Continuing DC's look at Neal Adams' evolutionary and revolutionary take on the Dark Knight! This volume collects classic stories along with covers, featuring the introduction of Man-Bat, an homage to Enemy Ace, and much more! Plus, a new cover by Adams and introductions by Adams and longtime collaborator Dick Giordano!

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #393-411, Batman (1940-2011) #217, 219-222, 224-227, and 229-231, THE Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #88-90, 93 and 95, and World's Finest (1941-1986) #199-200 and 202.

Written by NEAL ADAMS, DENNIS O'NEIL, MIKE FRIEDRICH, FRANK ROBBINS, LEN WEIN and MARV WOLFMAN. Art by NEAL ADAMS and DICK GIORDANO. Cover by NEAL ADAMS.

Continuing DC's look at Neal Adams' evolutionary and revolutionary take on the Dark Knight! This volume collects classic stories along with covers, featuring the introduction of Man-Bat, an homage to Enemy Ace, and much more! Plus, a new cover by Adams and introductions by Adams and longtime collaborator Dick Giordano!

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

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WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI AND GEORGE RODRIGUEZ; COVER BY JOCK. Part 2 of the 2-part "Lost Cargo," a tale set in current continuity told by Devin Grayson (NIGHTWING) with art by Jean-Jacques Dzialowski (BATGIRL) and George Rodriguez. The clock is ticking on the lives of 30 exotic dancers, and Batman is nowhere to be found. But Catwoman and Matches Malone are on the case! Waitaminute...Catwoman is working with Matches!? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity (2003) #1-3.

Story and art by Matt Wagner.

A softcover edition of Matt Wagner's triumphant story that sheds light on the first meeting of DC's triumvirate!

Will the combined might of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman be enough to save the world from the mad schemes of Ra's al Ghul and his seemingly unstoppable accomplice, Bizzaro?

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

Action Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Angel of Victory!" Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Alita must choose a challenge team to defeat Jashugan, the proud, the invincible Motorball champion. Who will give their all-their very life-for the lovely Battle Angel? In the intense heat of battle during her final one-on-one showdown with Jashugan, Alital slips into a trance that provides an incredible revelation about her mysterious past. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written and drawn by Koshun Takami and Masayuki Taguchi. English adaptation by Keith Giffen. Unwilling to bow down to the oppressive confines of The Game, Shinji develops a plan to deliver his hand-made bombs directly to enemy HQ. All that's left is to put that plan into action. Unfortunately, this is much easier said than done since he is suffering from wounds sustained from a previous accident! Softcover, 224 pages, 5-in x 7-in, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuji Shiozaki. Hakufu encounters Ryomou, one of the strongest Toushi at her school with disastrous results. Hakufu is no match for Ryomou, and takes quite a pounding, when she gets a strangely good feeling. As she continues to take a beating, something snaps inside Hakufu, and suddenly she's not the one who's life is in danger. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd or later printing. Story and art by Yuji Shiozaki. Hakufu encounters Ryomou, one of the strongest Toushi at her school with disastrous results. Hakufu is no match for Ryomou, and takes quite a pounding, when she gets a strangely good feeling. As she continues to take a beating, something snaps inside Hakufu, and suddenly she's not the one who's life is in danger. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Story, art and cover by Jamie Smart. A cultured talking teddy bear faces chaos and abuse from a lunatic housecat named Looshkin. Bear finally snaps and strikes back; Looshkin gets killed off, but only temporarily, since he knows hes a comic character; baby versions of Bear and Looshkin. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Stories, art and cover by Mark Crilley. A collection of stories by Crilley, the creator of Akiko. Youngs pet grows to monstrous size and menaces the city; Crilleys travel diary of Nepal; Mr. Beeba explains how Crilley creates an Akiko story; an early strip from Crilleys college paper in Kalamazoo. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects AMAZING SPIDER- MAN #46-58 & 500. Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. & JOHN ROMITA SR. Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL. The latest volume of the best Spider-Man stories the House of Ideas has to offer presents an entire year's worth of tales from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN - including the monumental reconciliation between Peter and Mary Jane, and an interdimensional invasion that sees Spidey set adrift in the time stream, forced to relive his greatest battles! Featuring the landmark AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #500, this deluxe hardcover culminates in one very special, unexpected reunion! Hardcover, 368 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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by Various "Drive-In Drama" (by George Gladir & Jeff Shultz): When Mr. Lodge backs a new drive- in, it's a chance for him and his wife to relive nostalgic memories ? and for Veronica to relive recent memories of Archie spending time with Betty! "Best Foot Forward" (by Mike Pellowski & Jeff Shultz): A boot-zipper mishap leaves Betty wearing one boot and one sneaker ? an embarrassing predicament to be sure. That is, until Veronica convinces everyone it's the latest European fad! "A Blooming Friendship" (by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Schultz): A poignant tale highlighting the special relationship of those gal pals, Betty and Veronica. "Yet Again" (by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Schultz): With a title like that, we're sure you can guess the plot: Archie has asked Betty and Veronica out to the same dance again! Will he ever learn any new steps?! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double- digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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Sensei and Student, Part 5 of 6. Written by Gail Simone with art by Michael Golden and Mike Manley. Cover by Dan Brereton & Phil Noto. A special issue featuring guest art by Michael Golden & Mike Manley. Canary discovers that a bizarre link to the past may have deadly consequences in the present, as she uncovers a time when the Golden Age Birds of Prey stalked a serial killer! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY DAVID HAHN, PAINTED COVER BY FRANK QUITELY In stores April 14. A new miniseries by the writing team of Howard Chaykin & David Tischman, artist David Hahn (Private Beach), and cover artist Frank Quitely (THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS) mixes vampire mythology with modern-day mafia action. When Eduardo Del Toro is brutally murdered, he leaves control of the cartel to his youngest son, Leto ? Miami's first vampire priest ? who wants nothing to do with the family business. But the mob is in Leto's blood, and his conflict between "God" and "godfather" is the explosive backdrop for this hard-hitting tale. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Wing Shing Ma.

Leopard throws caution to the wind as he selflessly steps between the unstoppable Drammond and Luther. Does he have what it takes to resist Drammond's newest kung fu form? Also: Tien Jun and wolf engage in a bit of Jungle Warfare!

Softcover, 150 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

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HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale June 9, b&w, 32pg, (1 of 5), $2.99 It's the reunion we've all been waiting for! Sporting one of the most heart-wrenching covers Blade fans will ever see, this issue delivers both the emotional impact of Manji and Rin's much-anticipated reunion and the harrowing beginning of another Samura-style sword fight. The surviving members of the Shingyötö-ryü clan have also caught up with Rin and her strange companion, Anotsu. Will Rin finally turn against Anotsu, giving him up to Iriya? The only certainty is that, if he has to, Manji will cut his way through these revenge-hungry swordsmen to get to his dear "little sister!" ? Winner of Japan's prestigious Media Arts Award and America's own Will Eisner Award. ? Ten volumes of fantastic translated works in the Dark Horse backlist! ? Look for our Essential Manga reading list on page 27. Cover price $2.99.

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by Chynna Clugston-Major Bleu has become so stressed out about everything that she spazzes at the slightest provocation. Sensing that the poor girl carries around way too much tension, Erin hips her to a method of self-relief that every teenager uses now and again. But Bleu ends up indulging a little too much! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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By Jeff Smith. The Final Issue! In the most anticipated comics event of the year, Bone #55 is the final issue in the critically acclaimed and internationally best-selling series! Learn the fate of the characters and follow the survivors on their last journey through the old forests of the Northern Valley. This special farewell issue is 48-pages in length, but will still be priced at $2.95! For more information about this historic issue, and other Bone issues, see coverage throughout the catalog. b&w, 48pg Cover price $2.95.

Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. "Crown of Horns!" NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Story and art by Jeff Smith. Trapped in a dungeon while the fate of the Valley is decided by two raging armies, Thorn is haunted by the dangerous and mysterious object of power known as the Crown of Horns. Guarded by dragons, the Crown of Horns is the only thing that can stop the Locust and end the war... but how, and at what price? Fone Bone believes he knows the answer, and he must decide where his heart truly lies. Softcover, 232 pages, B&W. Cover price $18.95.