Comic books September 2004

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09.15/$2.95 monthly ongoing series full color/32 pages written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by RYAN OTTLEY cover by CORY WALKER & BILL CRABTREE CONCEPT: Mark Grayson is just like everyone else his age, except that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. And now he's begun to inherit his father's powers. It all sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? THIS ISSUE: Old doors close as new ones open. Mark Grayson, AKA Invincible, has reached the end of his high school years. Watch as our hero dons that goofy-looking cap and gown and hope some big super-villain doesn't crash his graduation ceremony. Then again, what are the chances of THAT happening? Cover price $2.95.

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Written by JIM MULLANEY Penciled by Rick Mays Cover by RICK MAYS "BREATHLESS" 5 (OF 6)?Around the world the dead are mourned, victims of the violent cult loosed from the pages of ancient K'un Lun history. In his fight to uncover his faceless enemy, Danny Rand finds an unlikely ally; a woman who alone understands the power that menaces not only Iron Fist, but which threatens to tear apart the Eternal City itself. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.99 UPC: 5960605528-00511 Cover price $2.99.

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Avengers Disassembled. Written by Mark Ricketts Penciled by TONY HARRIS Cover by PAT LEE "THE SINGULARITY" 1 (OF 4)?AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED TIE-IN! Tony Stark cares too much, and that's always been his downfall. His concerns over the welfare of the world have led him to alcoholism, caused him to alienate himself from those he loves, and forced him to make decisions he never should have made. Now, disgraced before the United Nations and uncertain of his own stability, Tony Stark retreats into seclusion ? a ticking time bomb of raw emotion. And if he doesn't get it under control soon ? he's gonna explode. Meanwhile, Iron Man goes on a murderous rampage aimed at those in charge of Stark Enterprises! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.99 UPC: 5960604457-08611 Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed by Mark Ricketts and limited to 199 copies. Dynamic Forces Certificate of authenticity. Written by Mark Ricketts Penciled by TONY HARRIS Cover by PAT LEE "THE SINGULARITY" 1 (OF 4)?AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED TIE-IN! Tony Stark cares too much, and that's always been his downfall. His concerns over the welfare of the world have led him to alcoholism, caused him to alienate himself from those he loves, and forced him to make decisions he never should have made. Now, disgraced before the United Nations and uncertain of his own stability, Tony Stark retreats into seclusion ? a ticking time bomb of raw emotion. And if he doesn't get it under control soon ? he's gonna explode. Meanwhile, Iron Man goes on a murderous rampage aimed at those in charge of Stark Enterprises! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.99 UPC: 5960604457-08611 Cover price $2.99.

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Story, Art and Cover by Paul Grist. In World War II, Jack Staff meets some super-powered Nazis; while in the present, a vampire hires some vampire hunters! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Yuichi Kumakura. Jing and Kir are back-with a new series, new adventures and a new look! Take a fantastical, far-out journey in the out-of-this-world adventures of Jing and his feisty, feathered friend Kir--Twilight Tales is an awesome new series with a fresh, original look for our heroes! When Jing sets his sights on a valuable jewel in the coffin of a notorious mafia boss, is he really playing with fire? Will Jing get away with it all, or does la cosa nostra's reach extend beyond the grave? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 196 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 CHUCK AUSTEN; ART AND COVER BY RON GARNEY The powerful 6-part saga "The Pain of the Gods," written by Chuck Austen (Uncanny X- Men, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) with art by Ron Garney (The Hulk) begins here! Superman faces one of his greatest tragedies when he's unable to prevent the death of a fellow super-hero. But how can a man with god-like abilities face the guilt of such a terrible failure? Especially when the event will have repercussions that could come back to haunt the JLA! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK AUSTEN; ART AND COVER BY RON GARNEY. The biweekly 6-part saga "The Pain of the Gods, Part 2 of 6" by Chuck Austen and Ron Garney continues with an issue focusing on the Scarlet Speedster! He's the Fastest Man Alive, but he's not infallible. How does The Flash deal with the sheer agony of being unable to rescue children from a fire? Will he hide behind an obsessive, over-protective mania or turn to his peers for a more realistic perspective on the harrowing events they face daily? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing. "Trial by Fire!" Collects JLA (1997-2006) #84-89.

Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen. Cover by Mahnke.

The Burning arrives! The surviving members of the JLA unravel the secret of a creature of unimaginable power and fight to prevent it from unleashing World War III!

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

4th or later printing. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY JERRY ORDWAY AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER In stores July 14. Kicking off "Wake the Sandman," a special 2-part story illustrated by Jerry Ordway & Wayne Faucher! What happened to the JSA's ally, Sand? Cave Carson and the JSA prepare for a journey to the center of the Earth to find out. But helping their former chairman may not be as easy as they expect! Plus, Doctor Fate and Fury confront Nabu! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "The Pooch Plot," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead has gone to the dogs...or at least his name has, when Trula Twyst names her dog after the crowned one! "All Downhill!", pencils by Rex Lindsey; Jughead wears skis in the summer. "The Itch to Snitch," script by John Albano, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead is attacked by birds when he tries to eat outside. "The Old Ball Game," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead repeatedly accidentally punctures a little girl's beach ball. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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WRITTEN BY MATT MANNING; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND ROBIN RIGGS; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores July 8. A mysterious new danger strikes the Justice League, causing them to become as evil as the villains they're chasing! Only Robin, the Boy Wonder can separate the good guys from the bad! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN An explosive 12-issue miniseries by writer Joe Kelly and artists Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen tackles a team dealing out a new kind of Justice! The new Elite team of the JLA sets out on their first mission, deep under cover! Its mission: to infiltrate a small brotherhood of assassins gathering to hit a major political target. Sounds like a piece of cake ? if they don't lose their heads! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 12) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. By Scott Beatty. Explore the exciting world of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of Justice League in this informative and fun-filled guide to the popular animated series. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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Written by DAVID MACK Cover & Art by DAVID MACK "The Alchemy" Pt. 2 An all-new start for Kabuki and the perfect jumping-on point for new readers! After escaping the institution for defective government agents, Kabuki follows Akemi's directions to meet someone who can give her a new identity and a plane ticket out of Japan to evade the Noh and start a new life. But just who is this mysterious new character? Join the award-winning writer and artist of Daredevil: Parts of a Hole, Daredevil: Wake Up, and Daredevil: Echo as he marks the 10th anniversary of Kabuki! As a bonus, this issue features extras with early Kabuki art by Brian Michael Bendis! You've heard about all the awards... You've heard everyone talking about why Kabuki is so amazing and mind-blowing... Now is the chance to see what all the talk is about! 32 PGS./MATURE ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605608-00211 Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 11 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Kazuma is the yin to his stepsister Tsubasa's yang. Their relationship is like fire and ice. Kazuma is a famous singer loved by everyone in school... and Tsubasa has a bit of a schoolgirl crush on Kazuma! But how can a girl strike a chord with someone who is occupied with his own music 24/7? 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.

Stories by Carole Curtis, John Jacobson, and Mark Moore. Art by Ursula Husted, Mark Moore, and Ken Asche, plus pinups by Ron Murphy and Kari Fri. Cover by Mark Moore. In a world populated by catlike humanoids, members of two rival nations are drawn together. The warriors life gets complicated for Liska when she becomes pregnant; Beans 'n Hay; plus an Oona the Cave Bunny story. 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.99.

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WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART AND COVER BY WARREN PLEECE DC FOCUS. In stores July 28. The ultimate loser has discovered he has super powers. And that means it's time to throw on a cape and tights, leap from tall buildings and take back the night from evildoers everywhere, right? Wrong! Tom may be on Cloud 9 right now, but a lifetime of physical and mental pain doesn't just go away. FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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by Jolly Blackburn & Various Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest-running comic on the subject of Games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features articles for gamers from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture. The countdown to Issue #100 begins now! b&w, 112pg $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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by Tony DiGerolamo & Ben Hall Cheeky is back... with a vengeance! The once mild-mannered monkey sidekick of Kevlar returns, blessed with super-simian intellect! It's a banana-bashing brawl like you've never seen before, in "Planet of the Stupid Monkeys!" Bi-monthly. b&w, 24pg$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by Mark Plemmons, Brendon & Brian Fraim Deep within Red Lotus territory, Teflon Billy, Thorina, Knuckles, and El Ravager split up to destroy the evil Red Lotus Society once and for all. Of course, their foes have plans of their own... b&w, 24pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Masami Kurumada. Ikki, the Phoenix Knight, wasn't always a cruel and power-hungry commander. Once he was the loving brother of Bronze Knight Shun, willing to sacrifice anything to protect his little brother. But Ikki was sent to train on Death Queen Island, the worst place on Earth, and returned a very different person. What happened to Ikki on Death Queen Island? And how did a knight-in-training become the leader of the Black Knights? Travel into the mists of memory as Ikki reveals everything that made him resolve to destroy his fellow Knights and the Foundation that created them. Does any spark of human kindness remain in Ikki's soul? Can the Bronze Knights redeem him before he destroys them all? Perhaps not... for Ikki's history includes a revelation so shattering that no knight may be able to bear it. 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 $7.95.

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STEVE NILES (W) and KELLEY JONES (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 25, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Steve Niles has done it again?crafted a white-knuckled horror adventure that's as funny as it is frightening, and as smart as it is spooky. This month Niles?along with his artist accomplice Kelley Jones?puts a wrap on Last Train to Deadsville, the latest hit miniseries of his Cal McDonald canon. With his ghoul-partner Mo'Lock in trouble, and his journalist girlfriend tagging along to keep her eye on him, Cal's hands are full even before he gets to the point of dealing with an entire Southern California town that just happens to be possessed by the nastiest spirit ever. Demonic possessions, gaping holes that lead to hell, otherworldly monsters?Cal can deal with these. But a girlfriend who wants to know what their future holds? Talk about a nightmare! Cover price $2.99.

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by Various The timeless high school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART BY DAN JURGENS AND ANDY SMITH; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores July 14. Red-hot writer Gail Simone (BIRDS OF PREY) joins forces with the art team of Dan Jurgens (SUPERMAN) & Andy Smith (GREEN LANTERN) for the biweekly 4-issue story "For No Better Reason!" When a blackout strikes the tech-dependent city of Metropolis, it leaves a handful of Legionnaires as the only barrier against complete chaos! Plus, a new team of super-villains dressed as 21st-century heroes takes the opportunity to put into motion an audacious plan to assassinate the President of the United Planets! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART BY DAN JURGENS AND ANDY SMITH; COVER BY KEVIN MAGUIRE In stores July 28. The biweekly 4-parter "For No Better Reason, Part 2 of 4" by Gail Simone, Dan Jurgens and Andy Smith continues! The disastrous effects of the power outage continue to mount as the Legionnaires are stretched to their limits. And to make matters even worse, the group that set the whole thing in motion is out for Legion blood! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Collects Legion (2001-2004 2nd Series) #25-30 and Legion Secret Files (2004).

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Chris Batista, Chip Wallace, Leonard Kirk, Dave Cockrum, Tony Harris, Tom Feister, Paul Rivoche, and Eric Wight. Cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister.

The Legion embarks on a monumental mission by introducing the team's newest member: Superboy! As FOUNDATIONS begins, the Teen of Steel becomes the latest Legionnaire...but is it the Superboy from the 21st Century, or someone new?

Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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DC/Wildstorm Edition - 1st printing. Written by David Brin. Art and cover by Scott Hampton. A beautifully painted original graphic novel gives a glimpse at an alternate ending to World War II! It's 1944 and the Nazis are on the ropes, sliding toward inevitable defeat...until the gods of Norse mythology inexplicably appear and turn the tides of the war in the favor of the Axis! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Jill Thompson.

For years fans have demanded to see more of Jill Thompson's Little Endless, the diminutive versions of the characters from Neil Gaiman's award-winning series THE SANDMAN. Now those dreams are fulfilled. The story begins once upon a time when Little Delirium was lost. Her protector and favorite puppy Barnabas searched the waking world for his tiny princess to no avail. Now, Barnabas must travel to the strange and unlikely realms of each of the Endless to see if Delirium's siblings have seen their missing sister. Cameos by the Sandman, Desire and the other members of the Endless family make this a must-have for any Sandman enthusiast.

This volume is written and exquisitely painted by Eisner-Award winner and fan-favorite SANDMAN artist Jill Thompson. New material will include a special sketchbook section and an advance look at Thompson's latest Manga project, THE DEADBOY DETECTIVES, scheduled for a summer 2005 release.

Hardcover, 56 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Story by Todd Meister. Art and cover by Jennifer Feinberg. The adventures of a West Coast goth-girl and her smarter, less pretentious cat. Elizabeth is lost in the mall; Scrowlie and the cats free James, but they still have to escape from Hell with the demons close behind. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Call of Cuthbert!" Collects Little Scrowlie (2003-2006) #1-4. By Todd Meister and Jen Feinberg. Chronicling the adventures of a particularly scrowlie cat and her friends in their cosmic battle with an evil straight out of today's headlines, Volume 1 includes bonus stories and pin-ups! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Episode 12: "Over the Hill" and Episode 13: "Just Friends". By Terri Minsky. Lizzie's got a lot on her mind these days. Not only is she fretting about what do with her life, she's suddenly beginning to feel old! This doesn't bode well for her confidence, especially with the Sadie Hawkins Dance coming up. Will she be crowned the dancing queen...or just a dancing fool? Meanwhile, when Lizzie's little brother Matt stays up late watching a scary movie, will he get a fright in the night? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

Vol. 53, #3. The Magazine of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Field. This issue: Stephen R. Donaldson; Interview with David G. Hartwell; World Fantasy Awards Nominees; Richard K. Morgan; Forthcoming Books Through June 2005. Cover price $5.95.

Written by ROB RODI Art & Cardstock Covers by ESAD RIBIC There are two sides to every story. You've heard Thor's ? now it's time to hear Loki's. Odin's least favorite son rewrites Asgardian lore from his perspective in this 4-issue limited series, featuring the breathtaking painted artwork of Esad Ribic (WOLVERINE). In this story, Loki's insatiable lust for power, his conflicted sentiments toward Sif, his antipathy toward Balder, and the deep-seated feelings of longing and resentment toward his older brother, Thor, and uncaring father, Odin, will take on new meaning. And if that's not enough, just stare at the lush painted art by Ribic ? you won't be disappointed! 32 PGS. (each)/MARVEL PSR+ ...$3.50 (each) Issue #1 UPC: 5960605317-00111; #2: 5960605317-00211 Cover price $3.50.

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Written by ROB RODI Art & Cardstock Covers by ESAD RIBIC There are two sides to every story. You've heard Thor's ? now it's time to hear Loki's. Odin's least favorite son rewrites Asgardian lore from his perspective in this 4-issue limited series, featuring the breathtaking painted artwork of Esad Ribic (WOLVERINE). In this story, Loki's insatiable lust for power, his conflicted sentiments toward Sif, his antipathy toward Balder, and the deep-seated feelings of longing and resentment toward his older brother, Thor, and uncaring father, Odin, will take on new meaning. And if that's not enough, just stare at the lush painted art by Ribic ? you won't be disappointed! 32 PGS. (each)/MARVEL PSR+ ...$3.50 (each) Issue #1 UPC: 5960605317-00111; #2: 5960605317-00211 Cover price $3.50.

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1st printing. Written by Stuart Moore. Art by Jerome Opena, ALBERTO PONTICELLI, BEN TEMPLESMITH, and JOHN WYCOUGH. Cover by Jerome Opena. He's mankind's only hope for survival! Ravenous zombies have overrun the post-apocalyptic town of Desolation. Sharpshooter Luke and her older brother, Mark, are desperate. Their only hope is to track down and enlist the help of a gunman legendary in the western wasteland, a man known only as Lone. But if they find him, can they trust him? Cletus, a right geezer who claims to know Lone, seems to know more than he's saying-'specially after Luke mentioned how the zombies are being controlled by a strange figure that bleeds yellow. And what are "Gunfathers," anyway? After fighting off radiation-twisted mutants for two weeks, Luke and Mark are ready for answers. Collecting the six-issue miniseries. Featuring the rich storytelling of Stuart Moore, the stunning and imaginative art of Russ Manning Award winner Jerome Opeña, and a short story with Sam and Twitch artist Alberto Ponticelli. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Cover by David Alvarez & Mike DeCarlo. Stories by Earl Kress, Sam Agro and Bill Matheny. Art by David Alvarez & Mike DeCarlo and Walter Carzon & Ruben Torreiro. Pepe Le Pew and Taz are romancing the same cat in "The Devil May Care"! Plus, Pete Puma tries to eat Yosemite Sam while he is exploring a cave in "Spelunk Heads"! Also, Tweety gives Sylvester a hot pepper sandwich in "Midnight Smack"! And Daffy Duck and Porky Pig are Crime Scene Investigators in Looney Tune world in "T.S.I. Toon Scene Investigators"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY ANDY DIGGLE; ART BY JOCK AND NICK DRAGOTTA; COVER BY JOCK In stores July 28. The thrilling conclusion to the 2-part story "Sheikdown." Things are heating up in the Gulf State of Qatar. The Emir wants the CIA out of his kingdom before their counter-terrorist operation blows up in his face and provokes an invasion. But with somebody feeding inside information to the terrorists ? somebody with their own grudge against the Losers ? it looks like Stegler's new assignment just might be his last. And the Losers are caught in the crossfire, playing both ends against the middle. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Luba's Comics and Stories featuring Lovers and Hector. Stories, Art and Cover by Gilbert Hernandez. Petra's boyfriend Hector gets stuck with the job of having to take Luba home halfway across town. The trouble is, he'd been partying all night beforehand! Hector gets to know Luba in a dope-smokin' haze! All this, and Luba's husband Khamo getting jealous and loverboy Fortunato to complicate things! A comedy of errors surrounding the fact that Hector can't remember where he parked the car. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores July 21. Part 2 of the 4-part story "The Wolf Beneath the Tree." Atrocity is piled on atrocity as Fenris the Wolf continues to devour gods, growing more powerful by the mouthful. Meanwhile, the table is set in the halls of Destiny, where Lucifer, Michael and Elaine discover that the crisis facing the whole of Creation is much worse than they imagined. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Stories by Ted Nomura. Art by Ted Nomura, Ben Dunn, Joseph Wight, Patricia Lynn McGullam, and C.E. Davis. Cover by Ted Nomura. Sometimes listed as Families of Altered Wars #130. In this alternate-history world, the Axis powers succeeded in extending the war into 1946, allowing artists Nomura and company to create fanciful jet fighters and other aircraft as part of Hitlers Luftwaffe air force. Ted delves further into the story of Hannah Reitsch, real-life German aviation pioneer who (in Nomuras Families of Altered Wars alternate-history scenario) becomes the first Nazi in space. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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Cover by Mark Fredrickson. Stories and art by Gary Hallgren, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Jeff Kruse, Andrew J. Schwartzberg, Scott Maiko, John Caldwell, Don (Duck) Edwing, Arnie Kogen, Frank Jacobs, Paul Coker, Jr., Mort Drucker, M. K. Perker, Tom Richmond, Scott Bricher, Hermann Mejia, Teresa Burns Parkhurst, Peter Kuper, and Sergio Aragones, plus Fundalini Pages by Ray Alma, John Caldwell, Desmond Devlin, Evan Dorkin, Nathan Fox, Garth Gerhart, Jeff Kruse, Leonardo Rodriguez, Steve Rosso, Sam Sisco, Mike Snider, Jack Syracuse, and P. C. Vey. Parodies of the films Van Helsing and Troy, featuring art by Tom Richmond and Mort Drucker. If Greek Gods entered the modern Olympics, featuring art by underground comix legend Gary Hallgren. Plus various other Olympics-inspired frivolity. If Shakespeare was a pundit. Mad's takes on National Parks, obesity, and comedy. Monroe, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. The Fundalini Pages; Greek Gods of the 2004 Olympics; William Shakespeare, Political Commentator; Unwritten Rules for Olympic Athletes; Van Helstink; 24 Hours of NBCs Endless Olympic Coverage; A MAD Look at National Parks; The Obesity Olympics; MADs 50 Worst Things About Comedy; The Dying Game; Monroe and… Europe, Part 2; Spy vs. Spy; Troy-Vey!; MADs Official Portrait of William J. Clinton; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $3.50.

COMPLETE WITH BONUS: Back to School Pull-Out Poster. Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Drew Friedman, Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Don (Duck) Edwing, Paul Peter Porges, Andrew J. Schwartzberg, Scott Brooks, David Shayne, Darren Johnson, Desmond Devlin, Monte Wolverton, Dave Manak, George Woodbridge, Paul Coker, Jr., James Kirkland, Joe Favarotta, Irving Schild, David P. Levin, Norman Mingo, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Mad, a black-and-white magazine for the majority of its run, reprints classic material digitally colorized by David Rodriguez of Wildstorm FX. Mad's spoofs of the TV sitcom Frazier and the magazine Entertainment Weekly. Color stories by celebrated Mad artists Jack Davis and Don Martin, plus spot art by caricaturist Drew Friedman. Early Mad paperback covers by Norman Mingo, and unpublished Sunday strips from the Spy Vs. Spy newspaper comic strip. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Plus a pull-out Back to School poster satirizing school uniforms, in a full-color insert. Infractions We'd Like to See Called in Everyday Life; A Mad Look at Las Vegas; One Day in Paris; The Lighter Side of Junior High; Spy Vs. Spy - The Lost Sunday Comic Strips; Product Instructions for a Dumbed-Down America; Flakier; Pull-Out Poster - Mad's Mandatory School Uniform for the '90s; One Evening in the City; Entertain Me Weakly; Pop-Off Video - Michael Jackson; Mad's Rediscovered Covers; Mad Salutes Baseball Then and Now; Emergency Room Jack-in-the-Box; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Intensive Care!" Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Finally, Mr. Ichinose makes an appearance in the series. A shouting match over a sweater from Kozue sends Kyoko ? and Yusaku ? over the edge. Yusaku ends up in the hospital and has two unexpected visitors. His cute cousin comes to nurse him and Kyoko's other suitor, Mitaka, ends up being his roommate. Yusaku's problems aren't over when he's discharged ? he has to deal with Kyoko and his school absences. Softcover, 5 1/8-in. x 7 3/16-in., 240 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by HANS RODIONOFF Penciled by KYLE HOTZ Cover by KYLE HOTZ What evil lurks in the brackish waters of the swamp? It's the return of one of Marvel's all-time favorite horror characters: Man-Thing! Just in time for the upcoming theatrical film release by Lion's Gate Films, this three-issue movie "prequel" is written by Hans Rodionoff, screenwriter for the Man-Thing film, and drawn by "master of the macabre" Kyle Hotz (The Hood). Set in the Bywater Swamp from the Man-Thing film, this self- contained story will enhance the movie-going experience with BRAND-NEW content we found lurking in the shadows of the bayou! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+...$2.99 UPC: 5960605549-00111 Cover price $2.99.