Comic books July 2004

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. "A Blink in Time!" Collects Exiles (2001-2008 Marvel) #38-45. Written by CHUCK AUSTEN and JIM CALAFIORE. Art by JIM CALAFIORE. Cover by MIZUKI SAKAKIBARA. While the reality-hopping Exiles reel from the death of another team member, their otherworldly counterparts, Weapon X, begin a brand-new adventure! Hyperion is the most recent addition to their squad ? and while extremely helpful in the thick of a battle, he may end up being more than they bargained for! Plus: Blink is back ? but the Exiles don't have time to celebrate, because the fate of an entire world is at stake, and it's their job to save it. Also featuring a special look at Nocturne before she joined the Exiles! See what her life was like back when she lived at Xavier's Mansion with her father, Nightcrawler, and the school's headmaster, Wolverine. Softcover, 192 pagers, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Building on the success of its predecessor, EXPOSÉ 2 now in its second edition, masses the very best digital art of the year into a book of unparalleled quality. Divided into categories of fantasy, architectural, mechanical, transport, still life, environment, humor, abstract, character in repose and character in action EXPOSÉ 2 once again sets the standard as a yearbook of the best digital art. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 192 pages, full color.

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WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores May 12. In the penultimate issue of "March of the Wooden Soliders," Bigby arrives at the farm in upstate New York only to be greeted gun-first by an army of wooden soldiers. Meanwhile, back in Manhattan, the fate of Fabletown hangs in the balance as a very pregnant Snow White encounters a nasty surprise of her own. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ AND FERNANDO BLANCO; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores May 12. The conclusion to "The Shard" storyline! As Black Mariah hovers near death, the Fallen Angel has her final confrontation with Wilde. Meanwhile, Shadow Boxer learns of Juris' involvement with the Angel, which could lead to the destruction of the entire power structure of Bête Noire...with cataclysmic results for the world! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

100-page 25th Anniversary Issue. Alien vs. Predator; Spider-Man 2; Top 25 Fright Flicks; special guest writers: Robert Englund, Guillermo del Toro, John Landis, Doug Bradley, Ramsey Campbell, David J. Schow, Mick Garris, Bill Moseley; Godzilla at 50 - past, present & future. Cover price $9.99.

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Written by Mark Waid Pencils & Cover by Mike Wieringo "SPIDER SENSE" pt. 2 (of 2) It's a sad day to be the Human Torch, when your popularity has sunk so low even the web-slinger is more beloved by the people of New York City! Plus: Who is the woman from Reed Richards' past? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.25 UPC: 5960604456-51311 Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Hereafter!" Collects Fantastic Four (1998-2012 3rd Series) #509-513.

Written by MARK WAID. Art and cover by by MIKE WIERINGO.

Having embarked on the ultimate journey, Reed, Sue and Johnny must contend with the defenses of the afterlife - and storm the gates of Heaven itself to rescue their fallen teammate.

They've faced the destroyer of everything, Galactus. Now, they face the creator of everything, as the Fantastic Four are reunited in the Hereafter.

Plus: The FF have a lot to answer for in the aftermath of their authoritative action in Latveria - and when you're trying to regain the trust of cynical New Yorkers, is associating with a certain misunderstood wall-crawler really a wise move?

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Steve Fastner and Rich Larson. These Little Black Books bring together full-color compendiums of cuties, creatures, and cut-throat maniacs, as only Fastner & Larson can present! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos.) Cover price $4.95.

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by J.T.Krul & Koi Turnbull Straight out of the pages of Fathom! Fueled with courage and surrounded by mystery, Cannon Hawke, the lone Fathom hero, debuts in his own special issue! The chosen guardian of Fathom's Aspen Matthews, Cannon has survived countless adventures while attempting to keep peace between the surface world and the world below. However, following the events that transpired in the pages of Fathom, Cannon now faces a battle that even he may not be able to survive! He has the unique ability to help save others, but will Cannon be able to save himself? Find out, in this brand new 12-page story! Featuring the long-awaited debut of Aspen artist Koi Turnbull, and showcasing a story by Olivia Chadha, this premiere issue of Cannon Hawke is a must-have for any Fathom fan! Also containing character designs, story layouts, and preliminary sketches, this premiere issue has it all! Make sure to get in on the ground floor as this exciting story sets the stage for the upcoming Cannon series debuting in early 2005! Cover by Michael Turner! FC, 24pg$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Dynamic Forces Variant Cover

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Michael Turner and limited to 299 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity.

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San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Variant Cover Limited to 2500 copies. Cover by Koi Turnbull, Larry Welch, and Beth Sotelo. by J.T.Krul & Koi Turnbull Straight out of the pages of Fathom! Fueled with courage and surrounded by mystery, Cannon Hawke, the lone Fathom hero, debuts in his own special issue! The chosen guardian of Fathom's Aspen Matthews, Cannon has survived countless adventures while attempting to keep peace between the surface world and the world below. However, following the events that transpired in the pages of Fathom, Cannon now faces a battle that even he may not be able to survive! He has the unique ability to help save others, but will Cannon be able to save himself? Find out, in this brand new 12-page story! Featuring the long-awaited debut of Aspen artist Koi Turnbull, and showcasing a story by Olivia Chadha, this premiere issue of Cannon Hawke is a must-have for any Fathom fan! Also containing character designs, story layouts, and preliminary sketches, this premiere issue has it all! Make sure to get in on the ground floor as this exciting story sets the stage for the upcoming Cannon series debuting in early 2005! Cover by Michael Turner! FC, 24pg

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JEREMY LOVE (W), ROBERT LOVE (P), and JEFF WASSON (I) On sale June 9, FC, 32pg, $2.99 A powerful crime syndicate wants him dead. The FBI wants him behind bars. Jonathan Fierce, psychic profiler for the FBI, is on the run and his only allies are the voices of his slain comrades, the elite strike force known as the Razor. Channeling the special abilities of his former teammates, he will descend into the depths of the Jamaican underworld on a mission of redemption and vengeance. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Mystery Date!" Collects Mystery Date (1999) #1-2 and Finder (1998-2005) #31. Story and art by Carla Speed McNeil. This volume includes four completely redrawn short stories, footnotes, and 20 pages of new material! Pin-ups by Adam Warren, Donna Barr, and others. Ever have a crush on a teacher? Ever had a crush on two teachers at once? Remember what it was like to be young enough to think it's love and not just hormones? Got fond memories of college life after having been sold as a child to a pleasure garden? No? Vary does. Try Mystery Date, fan-favorite side stories based on the multiple-Eisner-nominated science-fiction series Finder. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Growing Pains!" Collects Firebreather (2003 1st Series) #1-4.

Written by PHIL HESTER. Art and cover by ANDY KUHN.

Divorce is tough for any teenager, but when your mother is a typical suburban soccer mom and your dad is a 300 foot tall, city trampling, battleship devouring monster things get even tougher. This is Duncan Rosenblatt's reality.

His mom wants him to get into a good college, his dad wants him to go into the family business, namely conquering the earth and ascending to his rightful place as king of all monsters. This graphic novel collects the critically acclaimed series that introduced Firebreather to the world.

Featuring many extras and behind-the-scenes artwork by series co-creator ANDY KUHN. Pin-up gallery by many of today's finest funnybook talents: ERIK LARSEN, MIKE WIERINGO, KEITH GIFFEN, DEREC AUCOIN, JOEY MASON, and PHIL HESTER, and ANDE PARKS.

Forward by New York Times best- selling author BRAD MELTZER.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.95.

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WRITTEN BY DAN JOLLEY; ART AND COVER BY CHRISCROSS AND JOHN DELL The fan-favorite DC character burns his way back into the DCU in a startling new series by Dan Jolley, ChrisCross & John Dell! Teenager Jason Rusch has his hands full as a teenager dealing with an abusive dad and a local criminal for whom he unwisely agreed to do a job. But things are going to get a lot more complicated once he's granted the powers of Firestorm! Don't miss this hot new take on a classic character! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed by Dan Jolley. Limited to 999 copies. Comes with numbered DF Certificate of Authenticity. WRITTEN BY DAN JOLLEY; ART AND COVER BY CHRISCROSS AND JOHN DELL The fan-favorite DC character burns his way back into the DCU in a startling new series by Dan Jolley, ChrisCross & John Dell! Teenager Jason Rusch has his hands full as a teenager dealing with an abusive dad and a local criminal for whom he unwisely agreed to do a job. But things are going to get a lot more complicated once he's granted the powers of Firestorm! Don't miss this hot new take on a classic character! FC, 32 PG. $2.50

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WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY HOWARD PORTER AND LIVESAY; COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER In stores May 26. Guest-starring classic New Teen Titans Nightwing, Cyborg, Raven, and Starfire! Ever wonder why The Flash attracts so many enemies? So does he. And with the help of his closest friends and fellow heros, The Flash is about to find out just what makes him a favored target of super-villans. FC, 32 pg. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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1st printing. Collects The Flash (1987-2009 2nd Series) #192-200.

Written by Geoff Johns. Art by Scott Kolins, Doug Hazlewood and Phil Winslade. Cover by Scott Kolins.

Two thrilling Flash storylines by Wizard Magazine's "Breakout Writer of 2002" Geoff Johns and artists Scott Kolins & Doug Hazlewood with additional art by Phil Winslade! This volume features the stories "Run Riot" and "Blitz!"

In this collection, the Fastest Man Alive may not be fast enough to survive an attack from Gorilla Grodd and then prevent an attack by Zoom that's both deadly and intensely personal!

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

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Image Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written & illustrated by BENGAL, BILL MUDRON, CATIA CHIEN, CLIO CHIANG, CHRIS APPELHANS, DEREK KIRK KIM, DYLAN MECONIS, ENRICO CASAROSA, ERIKA MOEN, HOPE LARSON, JACOB MAGRAW, JAKE PARKER, JEN WANG, JOEL CARROLL, KAZU KIBUISHI, KEAN SOO, KHANG LE, NEIL BABRA, PHIL CRAVEN, RAD SECHRIST, VERA BROSGOL Cover by KAZU KIBUISHI & KHANG LE. Flight Volume One is a collection of comic short stories put together by some of the finest talents in the comics and animation industries. Inspired by storytellers such as Hayao Miyazaki or Moebius, these artists have come together to celebrate the graphic narrative medium. The first volume of Flight features stories by its very first crew of artists. Featuring work by professionals and non-professionals alike, a large number of stories play on the theme of flight in its many incarnations. From the maiden voyage of a home-built plane, to the adventures of a young courier and his flying whale, to a handful of stories about coming of age and the idea of letting things go, the first volume of Flight is full of memorable tales that will both amaze and inspire. Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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Cerebus ? back from the dead (in a manner of speaking)! Following Cerebus examines one of comics' greatest achievements with essays, interviews, and rare artwork. The first issue will feature new, exclusive interviews with Dave Sim and Gerhard; an essay analyzing the "Something Fell" motif throughout the storyline; reactions to the series finale; a one-page Too Much Coffee Man/Cerebus comic by Shannon Wheeler; and lots of other goodies. And best of all: a new Cerebus cover by Sim! b&w, 40pg $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

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WRITTEN BY DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY TIMOTHY GREEN II; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS. The new DC FOCUS series revolving around four friends who steal an armored battlesuit continues! In the wake of a disastrous robbery committed with their stolen battlesuit, the bond between childhood friends starts to break. Key players in their lives are drawn into the secret of the suit ? and each man begins turning to his own extreme measures using his piece. One tries to cash it in...one saves a life...and one kills! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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STEVE NILES (W) and GREG RUTH (A) On sale July 14, FC, 32pg, $2.99 It's not too late to experience the horror comics sensation of 2004 that critics are calling Steve Niles' "most gripping (concept) to date." Freaks of the Heartland documents the unveiling of the dreaded secret locked in the hearts of everyone in a tiny Bible Belt town? a secret that has come to threaten the very lives of the town's most innocent citizens. Trevor Owen and his younger, misunderstood brother, Will, are now on the run after the sad, unfortunate death of their father. But they're not only running to get away from the consequences of what they've done?they're hoping to find the other misunderstood victims of the town's paranoia and ignorance to see if any other children like Will survived their phenomenal births?and can escape with them. But in a such a small town, news travels fast, so it won't be long until the whole town comes after them. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Robert Curley. Art by Stephen Mooney and Stephen Thompson. Two become four as Jack and Susan run into their younger counterparts while on the trail of Desmond Capital. But can even Myles and Elizabeth help capture the elusive Capital after he makes his escape on a flying bicycle? Published in Ireland. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Natsuki Takaya. When the infamous Akito makes an in-class appearance at the start of the school year, the Souma family worries that his arrival will be an uncensored exercise of show-and-tell about Yuki's past. Meanwhile, when Ayame vows to rekindle his brothers' lost friendship, he begins to realize that you can choose your friends but you can't choose your family--especially when they're acting like animals! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 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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2nd Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Milk and Cheese #1-4. Story and art by Evan Dorkin. Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Cover by Baron Engel. Stories and Art by OsoZeth, Chris Whalen, Rob Lansley, Aimi Tokutake and David Goodman. Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! In this issue: "Switch Part 1" by OsoZeth; "Gallery Night" by Chris Whalen; "Thrush & Catcher" by Rob Lansley and Aimi Tokutake; and "Tamara the Barbarienne Part 4" by David Goodman. Plus: Illustration by Susan Meyer. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Covers episodes 27-44. This authorized Ultimate Fan Guide features detailed episode summaries, character profiles, setting exploration, and theme analysis, including comprehensive character sheets for the popular Big Eyes, Small Mouth anime RPG, and stands as the definitive English-language resource book for Fushigi Yugi. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

After defending their recently uninhabited world from alien invaders, Fry, Leela, and Bender set out to discover the whereabouts of their missing colleagues as well as billions of citizens from Planet Earth. But "where are they?" soon turns into "when are they?" and "how" and "why" also make a little appearance in Part 2 of "Time Bender Trilogy." Yes, there's time travel ? so bring a change of clothes! FC, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by STEVE ALBERTSON Art & cover by JACOB ELIJAH FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Six-issue monthly miniseries On Sale 28 JULY, 2004 CONCEPT: Keico Loc is a young bounty hunter, psychologically torn apart by a hyper- violent future. After being infected with the biological toxin Adrenafin and constant embattlement, Keico decides to take control of her life for the very first time. THIS ISSUE: After regaining her strength, Keico Loc leaves the safety of the Revlows' compound. She wrestles with visions of self doubt as she travels past the wretched commonality of the Forgotten Blocks. Keico haphazardly reunites with her old EBS teammates Rame and Griggs. After the hugs and kisses end, the Forgotten Blocks are left as a charred monument of Keico's destruction. Cover price $2.95.

by Brandon Jerwa & Tim Seeley PLAYERS AND PAWNS: Part 5 of 6?Not a hoax! Not an imaginary tale! As 2004's first full-length story arc races to its conclusion, we find the Joes under siege and a revelation around every corner! In the final moves of a massive game, the major players make their bids to gain the advantage. When the dust settles, everything has changed... and you'd better believe there's a shocking surprise ending! Also in this issue: Part Two of "Fantome" by Brandon Jerwa and Talent Caldwell! Just who is Wraith, and what does he have to do with DESTRO's forces? Available in two covers by Tim Seeley and Talent Caldwell, shipped in equal quantities. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Brandon Jerwa & Tim Seeley PLAYERS AND PAWNS: Part 5 opf 6?Not a hoax! Not an imaginary tale! As 2004's first full-length story arc races to its conclusion, we find the Joes under siege and a revelation around every corner! In the final moves of a massive game, the major players make their bids to gain the advantage. When the dust settles, everything has changed... and you'd better believe there's a shocking surprise ending! Also in this issue: Part Two of "Fantome" by Brandon Jerwa and Talent Caldwell! Just who is Wraith, and what does he have to do with DESTRO's forces? Available in two covers by Tim Seeley and Talent Caldwell, shipped in equal quantities. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

This is a 32 page Hasbro full reprint of the Marvel G.I. Joe #49. Marked "Not for resale" on cover. Full color, standard comic book size, slick paper cover and interior stock, no ads except for Hasbro action figure ad on back cover. Has original publication date of July 1986 in indicia, but actual publication date is summer of 2004.

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by Brandon Jerwa & Josh Blaylock, & Stefano Casselli The path has been chosen, and the battle lines drawn. The hammer meets the anvil and a blade is forged. Will this test of mettle prove too much for the Apprentice... or his Master? As the final conflict burns on the horizon, Snake-Eyes and Kamakura take on Firefly and an unexpected enemy, with Storm Shadow caught in the middle! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects GI Joe: GI Joe Reborn (2004) and Cobra Reborn (2004). Written by John Ney Rieber and Paul Jenkins. Art Javier Saltares, Eddy Barrows, and Joe Bennett. Cover by Javier Saltares. Collecting the two books that launched the new series, G.I. Joe: Reloaded! Learn the origins of both G.I. Joe and COBRA for this all-new continuity. G.I. Joe: Reloaded is a grounded, high-action story about a specialized task force made up of members of the U.S. Armed forces, and how they deal with the threat of COBRA. This series plays with the frightening possibilities of what could happen if an organization like COBRA really existed, and what our government would be willing to do to stop it! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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by John Ney Rieber & Javier Saltares SUGAR COOKIE ACID TEST?Hawk continues to fight against charges of treason, and an apparent lull in COBRA's shadow war against the USA allows the Joes to begin to train together as a team... in the lush Hawaiian Islands. The training exercises that Beach Head has cooked up for the Joes promise to make their days and nights anything but heavenly. But Scarlett finds a shocking touch of paradise in the hellish grind ? in the arms of another Joe! And when the Joes have trained and strained to the limits of their endurance. FC, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

By Phil and Kaja Foglio with Laurie E. Smith. After escaping from the giant airship, Castle Wulfenbach, Agatha finds a monster attacking a traveling show. Baron Wulfenbach sends his son to bring Agatha back, but the show people claim that she died saving them... FC, 32pgs. Cover price $3.95.

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Searching for My Drool - Written by Brian Phillipson & Philip Phillipson. Breakdowns by Philip Phillipson. Art and Cover by Alex Nino. The universe teeters on the brink of oblivion as the prophetic Mayan calendar "ticks" down to zero...thanks to the suicidal aspirations of the immortal god, Bacchus. All the magic of creation lies dormant in a lone dog, with no memory of who he is or what he possesses...and he's about to be broken forever in Dr. Pavlov's conditioning reflex experiment. Only through the intervention of a pet psychic does a young dyslexic student stumble upon Pandora's Box...triggering this twisting, time-traveling adventure filled with one divine surprise after another. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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by Fred Perry FC, 32pgBarbra "Crush" Duncan, a hero coerced into villainy, has almost paid her debt to society. Her good friend Danielle "The Avenger" Carter comes from NYC to the Federal Meta- Detention Center in Florida for her release. $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Mike Wellman. Art by Guy LeMay. Beware of dog! Sylvia, Victoria and Daniel must stop a rabid, vampiric dog that is terrorizing a small North Carolina town. Thrills, chills and revelations abound in the second blood-curdling issue of Gone South! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.00.

By Thomas Herpich. Weaving layers of subtlety and symbols around simple, raw, emotional cores, these new works place emphasis on the expressive power of Herpich's drawings. Although the approaches and techniques used in each story are varied, this is a unified collection. These are stories about relationships. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

SAF Comics Nic Graphic Novel: Book 2

1st printing.

Written by Morphée. Art and cover by Hermann Huppen.

Nick is a young boy who lives in his amazing world of dreams. With his family never allowing him to own any pets at home, Nick creates his own universe of animal characters who accompany him on every fantastic adventure imaginable, taking him this time to a pink island.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.95.

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WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY MICHAEL LARK AND STEFANO GAUDIANO; COVER BY LARK. Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark return to launch an all-new arc sure to intrigue GOTHAM CENTRAL readers and longtime Batman fans alike! Driver finds himself in the middle of a hostage situation that quickly turns deadly, leaving him and Josie Mac with more questions than answers. But their resulting investigation reveals a link to a 10-year old mass-murder case and a disgraced detective not seen in the Bat-books in years: Harvey Bullock! Even more disconcerting, all that leads back to a very familiar face from Batman's Rogues Gallery! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Edgar Allan Poe!"

Adapted by David Hontiveros, Rod Lott, Andrea Grant, and Rafael Nieves. Art by Rick Geary, Carlo Vergara, J. B. Bonivert, Gerry Alanguilan, Arnold Arre, Pedro Lopez, Matt Howarth, Juan Gomez, Joe Ollman, Milton Knight, Dierdre Luzwick, and Michael Manning.

This complete revised and expanded edition retains seven illustrated presentations from the first edition, including "The Raven," "The Bells," and "The Tell Tale Heart." These are joined by over 60 pages of new comic adaptations, including "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Masque of the Red Death," and "Never Bet the Devil Your Head."

Softcover, 144 pages, B&W.

NOTE: The 2nd Edition contains material the 1st Edition doesn't.

Cover price $9.95.

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Written by JOHN ROMITA, JR. & GLENN BRUNSWICK Art & Cover by JOHN ROMITA, JR. & KLAUS JANSON FC 48 pgs. $5.95 Three-issue monthly miniseries On Sale 23 JUNE, 2004 CONCEPT: After his execution for double-crossing a drug cartel, Rudy Chance, a brutal, corrupt cop and womanizer expects he'll wind up in Hell. Instead, he finds himself in the Grey Area. Here he is forced to combat evil for an afterlife police force and a shot at redemption. Given extraordinary powers, Chance hunts down the wicked to condemn and the worthy to heal. But can he control his own dark side or will it lead him to eternal damnation? THIS ISSUE: Demanding more cash for his dirty work, Detective Chance angers a drug cartel. Drug lord Karl Bruter decides to put the freeze on him by kidnapping his son. When Chance's family is murdered before his eyes, he tracks Karl down. But Karl cleverly sets a trap that has fatal consequences. Is this the end or a new beginning? Cover price $5.95.