Comic books December 2004

1st printing.

Edited by Chris Ware.

Committed to finding new voices in the literary field, publishing work of gifted but underappreciated writers, and pushing the literary form forward at all times, this edition of McSweeney's Quarterly Concern focuses on comics, highlighting the work of R. Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Daniel Clowes, and Julie Doucet, and featuring essays on the medium by Michael Chabon, Ira Glass, John Updike, Chip Kidd, and others.

Hardcover, 264 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.00.

2nd and later printings.

Edited by Chris Ware.

Committed to finding new voices in the literary field, publishing work of gifted but underappreciated writers, and pushing the literary form forward at all times, this edition of McSweeney's Quarterly Concern focuses on comics, highlighting the work of R. Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Daniel Clowes, and Julie Doucet, and featuring essays on the medium by Michael Chabon, Ira Glass, John Updike, Chip Kidd, and others.

Hardcover, 264 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Takamisaki. When trouble comes to DenTech City, the authorities turn to a spazzed-out fifth-grader for help. That's because they know Lan Hikari is hooked up to MegaMan, the most powerful NetNavi in the Cyber Network. Synchronized together, Lan and MegaMan have become DenTech City's mightiest heroes. But that was before the arrival of Bass, an unrepentant delinquent with the uncanny ability to mimic the power of any opponent. That's bad news for DenTech City. How will MegaMan be able to defend his hometown against a foe as powerful as himself? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

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by Jacob Lee & Andrew Dabb, Kano Kang, & Zack Suh Cover (A): Kang & Suh Cover (B): Mark Lee Jaeminae and Dr. Jerome make their way through the ruins of the INZEN Research Facility, in search of Kusanagi. Meanwhile, Vasrio, Hoek, Taep and Baenshee find themselves trapped outside what is traditionally known as reality, and forced to do battle with a group of otherworldly warriors bent on PHOBIA's destruction. 32pgs, FC $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Jacob Lee & Andrew Dabb, Kano Kang, & Zack Suh Cover (A): Kang & Suh Cover (B): Mark Lee Jaeminae and Dr. Jerome make their way through the ruins of the INZEN Research Facility, in search of Kusanagi. Meanwhile, Vasrio, Hoek, Taep and Baenshee find themselves trapped outside what is traditionally known as reality, and forced to do battle with a group of otherworldly warriors bent on PHOBIA's destruction. 32pgs, FC $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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2nd printing noted in indicia and in upper left under black bar. by Jacob Lee & Andrew Dabb, Kano Kang, & Zack Suh Cover (A): Kang & Suh Cover (B): Mark Lee Jaeminae and Dr. Jerome make their way through the ruins of the INZEN Research Facility, in search of Kusanagi. Meanwhile, Vasrio, Hoek, Taep and Baenshee find themselves trapped outside what is traditionally known as reality, and forced to do battle with a group of otherworldly warriors bent on PHOBIA's destruction. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Don Simpson. Introduction by Al Franken. Before Disney/Pixar's The Incredibles, there was Megaton Man! Some say he was bitten by a radioactive frog; others that he was a guinea pig in a top-secret government mega-soldier program. Regardless, one-time normal civilian Trent Phloog now has superpowers and is Megaton Man! Armed with a highly developed sense of justice, superhumanly developed biceps, and a brain the size of a pea, Megaton Man strides through the city determined to bring evildoers to task - regardless of the chaos he causes! Softcover, full color. Cover price $17.95.

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by Kris Oprisko & Ashley Wood. Solid Snake delves deeper into terrorist-held Shadow Moses Island in a desperate attempt to avert nuclear disaster. Snake has battled his way through many fearsome adversaries, but they all pale before the threat of Vulcan Raven. Based on the smash-hit Konami video game, with fourteen million units sold around the world! 32pgs, FC $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Josep Tello Gonzales. Written by Michael T. Gilbert, Byron Erickson and unknown. Art by Francisco Rodriguez Peinado & Enriqueta Perea, Euclides Miyaura and Gil Turner. Donald Duck is featured in "Food Fight," written by Michael T. Gilbert! Plus: Mickey Mouse stars along with Doc Static in "The Santa Skeptic"! And: A vintage Mickey Mouse Christmas story illustrated by Gil Turner entitled, appropriately enough, "Christmas Story" (reprinted from Donald and Mickey Merry Christmas (1943) Giveaway #1947). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By Tom Mes and Jasper Sharp. Featuring a Foreword by Ringu director Hideo Nakata, the authors of MidnightEye.com profiles 19 contemporary Japanese filmmakers including Takeshi Kitano, Takashi Miike, Hayao Miyazaki, and Satoshi Kon, and reviews 97 of their recent films. Softcover, 376 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $22.95.

The Never Ending War Against Evil - Written by Gary Carlson and Erik Larsen. Art by Mark Englert and Erik Larsen. Lettering by Robert Kirkman. Cover by Erik Larsen. Bobby Berman was the World's Mightiest Man. When his secret identity was compromised, he was brutally attacked and left for dead. Clinging to life in a hospital bed, Bobby intended to pass his powers on to his grandson, Billy. But Billy wasn't there and nurse Ann Stevens received the magical ability to transform herself into Mighty Man! The 10-part serial that ran in the back of Savage Dragon (1993 2nd Series) #109-118 is collected and re-mastered -- Billy Berman discovers that Ann Stevens received the Mighty Man powers and he wants those powers for himself! Using the weapon from an old foe, Billy transfers the power from the World's Mightiest Man to himself and sets about ending all crime on Earth in the most extreme way possible. When absolute power corrupts, what hope is there for mankind? 80 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

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Writer/Artist: Josh Blaylock Cover: Josh Blaylock and Sunder Raj Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. RESOLICITED Retail Price: $3.50 Synopsis: Alyssa was born in Realm 77, a hi-tech utopia whose controlling government feared her constant challenging of authority. So much so that they ordered her DEATH. Even after escaping to Earth, Alyssa was pursued, as dormant powers she didn't even know she had were unleashed. Reunited with her robo-dog, Tink, and powered up, Alyssa's ready to face her foes and storm Realm 77 for the answers she seeks... and do some serious damage in the process. Cover price $2.95.

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2nd Printing Variant byJosh Blaylock and Sunder Raj Writer/Artist: Josh Blaylock Cover: Josh Blaylock and Sunder Raj Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. RESOLICITED Retail Price: $3.50 Synopsis: Alyssa was born in Realm 77, a hi-tech utopia whose controlling government feared her constant challenging of authority. So much so that they ordered her DEATH. Even after escaping to Earth, Alyssa was pursued, as dormant powers she didn't even know she had were unleashed. Reunited with her robo-dog, Tink, and powered up, Alyssa's ready to face her foes and storm Realm 77 for the answers she seeks... and do some serious damage in the process. Cover price $2.95.

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by Josh Blaylock with Josh Howard Cover A: Josh Blaylock Cover B: Josh Howard Nara is an undead teenager on the run from a cult who would have her take over the world. Alyssa is from a stifling high-tech dimension full of people who fear her new powers. What happens when the two become roommates? Chaos ensues, of course! The stars of Josh Howard's Dead@17 and Josh Blaylock's Misplaced team up to fight Zombies, Demons and Interdimensional Soldiers, and look damn good doing it. The catch? Neither one knows of the other girl's power. This series takes place directly after the events of Misplaced #4, and the first Dead@17 mini-series. 48pgs, FC $4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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by Josh Blaylock with Josh Howard Cover A: Josh Blaylock Cover B: Josh Howard Nara is an undead teenager on the run from a cult who would have her take over the world. Alyssa is from a stifling high-tech dimension full of people who fear her new powers. What happens when the two become roommates? Chaos ensues, of course! The stars of Josh Howard's Dead@17 and Josh Blaylock's Misplaced team up to fight Zombies, Demons and Interdimensional Soldiers, and look damn good doing it. The catch? Neither one knows of the other girl's power. This series takes place directly after the events of Misplaced #4, and the first Dead@17 mini-series. 48pgs, FC $4.95 Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing. Collects Misplaced (2003 Image/Devil's Due) #1-4.

Written by Josh Blaylock. Art and cover by Josh Blaylock and Clint Hilinski.

Meet Alyssa, from Realm 77, a hi-tech utopia where those who question authority aren't treated kindly. Even stranger, the only person who does question it is Alyssa. Ostracized from her peers since childhood, and subjected to numerous medical tests by the mysterious ELDERS, Alyssa grows more and more intolerant of the Realm.

When its discovered she's developing incredible powers, Alyssa escapes to Earth to live a normal life in a small college town, but the Elders won't allow it. It's only when she's forced to return to the realm that her powers truly manifest. All she wanted to do was hang out, go to some clubs and be 'normal'... but that's not Alyssa's destiny.

Includes an all new 8 page story, production art, and more!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Hajime Yatate and Yoshiyuki Tomino. Art by Masatsugu Iwase. The saga of Gundam Seed continues! A group of teenage students is drawn into the center of a dangerous war in space. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 186 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Kevin Nowlan!" The Modern Masters series continues its look into the lives and work of today's top comic-book artists, this time spotlighting Kevin Nowlan! Nowlan is an artist's artist - highly respected not only by his fans, but by his peers. Cover artist, penciler, inker, letterer, colorist - even writer - he has done it all, and done it masterfully. Kevin's work on comic-book icons Batman and Superman ranks among the best in those characters' rich histories! His humorous "Jack B. Quick" feature - co-created with industry legend, Alan Moore - not only allowed him to explore his mid-western roots, but won him an Eisner Award along the way! This volume features an in-depth interview with Nowlan, fully illustrated with rare and never-before published artwork, as well as a gallery section of sketches and finished pieces. It's the ultimate look at a true Modern Master: Kevin Nowlan! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Black Pearl!"

Written by Peter O'Donnell. Art by Jim Holdaway.

Modesty Blaise, the cult creation of best-selling author Peter O'Donnell, is back!

The London Evening Standard newspaper strip adventures of this all-around bad girl and spy are now collected in these stunning Collectors' Edition paperbacks!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W.

Cover price $16.95.

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Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray Art by Phil Winslade Cover by James Jean The gangsters of the underworld retaliate against the downtrodden lower East Siders they've repressed and robbed ? by creating a Monolith of their own...one forged of iron! On sale Oct 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.

Now in its 10th year of publication, Monsters from the Vault #19 kicks off with "Kongversations Part Two," in which Bob Burns completes his look at King Kong with some great stories (and many rare and never-before-published photos) about his many encounters with the men who made the film. Author Frank J. Dello Stritto provides a chapter excerpt from his new book, A Quaint and Curious Volume of Forgotten Lore: The Mythology and History of Classic Horror Films. His chapter "Poe Only Conceived It" looks at the films Karloff and Lugosi made at Universal Studios during 1934 and '35. In "The Pinnacle of Price," some of Vincent's Price's most dynamic performances as an actor are examined. Mark A. Miller and Tom Johnson look at the production history of the Boris Karloff and Christopher Lee "Chillers" Corridors of Blood and The Crimson Cult, and "TV Terrors" revisits some of the best made-for-television movies of the 1970s, including The Night Stalker, Trilogy of Terror, and Gargoyles! Plus: editorial comments, letters to the editor, DVD/book reviews, and a few surprises! (Monsters from the Vault) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pg, b&w$7.00 Cover price $7.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Cover by Ken Wolak. This titanic tome of terrifying tales collects the first five hair-raisings issues of Moonstone's hit horror anthology, featuring: werewolves, mummies, vampire vixens, ghosts, and sea creatures! Also features three new, never-before-seen stories exclusive to this collection! Read it under the covers with your favorite flashlight, and find out what's creeping out the critics! Softcover, 170 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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by Andrew Dabb & Manson Khan, & Mark Lee Cover (A): Mark Lee Cover (B): Kano Kang & Zack Suh The continent of Mu is home to great warriors, powerful wizards, mysterious elves and gruesome monsters, all living in precarious balance. But when a long forgotten evil returns, the world is plunged into chaos. As bloodstained armies march through the land and nations burn, it falls to a most unlikely hero to save the world: a librarian. Based on Webzen's popular role-playing game, Mu is epic fantasy in the tradition of Tolkien, Jordan and Martin. Captured by a band robbers, scholar Icarus Estro forges an unlikely alliance in order to continue his quest. And while emperor Antonias Kalain's victory tour of Mu proceeds, we flashback a thousand years and continue the story of legendary heroes Etramu Renos and Kundun Mephis as they enter the dark god Secneum's stronghold, and prepare for the final battle. 32pgs, FC $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Andrew Dabb & Manson Khan, & Mark Lee Cover (A): Mark Lee Cover (B): Kano Kang & Zack Suh The continent of Mu is home to great warriors, powerful wizards, mysterious elves and gruesome monsters, all living in precarious balance. But when a long forgotten evil returns, the world is plunged into chaos. As bloodstained armies march through the land and nations burn, it falls to a most unlikely hero to save the world: a librarian. Based on Webzen's popular role-playing game, Mu is epic fantasy in the tradition of Tolkien, Jordan and Martin. Captured by a band robbers, scholar Icarus Estro forges an unlikely alliance in order to continue his quest. And while emperor Antonias Kalain's victory tour of Mu proceeds, we flashback a thousand years and continue the story of legendary heroes Etramu Renos and Kundun Mephis as they enter the dark god Secneum's stronghold, and prepare for the final battle. 32pgs, FC $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Mark Lee Cover. By Andrew Dabb & Manson Khan, & Mark Lee. The continent of Mu is home to great warriors, powerful wizards, mysterious elves and gruesome monsters, all living in precarious balance. But when a long forgotten evil returns, the world is plunged into chaos. As bloodstained armies march through the land and nations burn, it falls to a most unlikely hero to save the world: a librarian. Based on Webzen's popular role-playing game, Mu is epic fantasy in the tradition of Tolkien, Jordan and Martin. Captured by a band robbers, scholar Icarus Estro forges an unlikely alliance in order to continue his quest. And while emperor Antonias Kalain's victory tour of Mu proceeds, we flashback a thousand years and continue the story of legendary heroes Etramu Renos and Kundun Mephis as they enter the dark god Secneum's stronghold, and prepare for the final battle. 32pgs, FC $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $33.00 View scans Paper: White Label #2061248012

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QUIET: Part 1 of 5 - Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Penciled by MANUEL GARCIA Cover by MIKE MAYHEW This is it! The Quiet Man's identity is finally revealed in this series-shifting, mind- bending first part of a new arc! Mystique is sent on a mission to find Shortpack, who has mysteriously vanished. But Mystique has enough on her mind already ? she has to figure out how to assassinate Professor Charles Xavier! The spy you love kicks off another arc, with the stakes even higher! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Unnatural!" Collects Mystique (2003) #14-18. Written by Sean McKeever. Art by Manuel Garcia. When everyone's favorite shape-shifting secret agent is sent to Europe to investigate a biotech company rumored to be using mutants as guinea pigs, she discovers a mystery far greater than anything she'd imagined! As Mystique and Shortpack get closer to their objective, they must confront a new revelation: that someone is selling transient mutants as guinea pigs, slaves and worse! Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.

From Uncooked MEdia Ltd. NEO is the U.K.'s only magazine dedicated to anime, manga, videogames, gadgets, and all things Japanese. This one-stop source provides information on Japanese animation, culture and leisure, plus reviews of films, DVD products, music and videogames. Whether you're an avid follower of Japanese pop-culture or a casual observer, NEO's for you! This issue: Tokyo Pops - Ghost in the Shell leads the cool wave of Japanese pop culture; Grudge Match - the true story behind the Hollywood remake; Anime Action - the bizarre Dead Leaves and more reviewed; Psycho Girl - Kill Bill's Chiaki Kuriyama exposed inside; Exclusive Comic - manga-style action strip complete in this issue. 100 pgs. Cover price $6.50.

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Birth of a New World. Story, art and cover by Rod Espinosa. The fourth and final volume of Espinosas fantasy-adventure saga. After accidentally inheriting the role of Grand Duchess, Nalyn leads her airship crew to the Krossian stronghold, taking the fight to the enemy in a last-ditch battle for freedom. Nalyn and the surviving airships head to Felltower to confront the Krossian Emperors and free the enslaved people of Mathenia. Final issue of the series, and the conclusion of the Neotopia saga. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Allison Cole. A graphic novel that pays attention to the strange details that make up everyday life, the story is an autobiographical account that follows a group of friends through a summer filled with uncertainty and confusion. Relationships break down between boyfriends, friends, and family, throughout which the author must discover how to maintain a sense of balance. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

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DIRECTOR'S CUT Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Art & Cover by Young Guns Artist DAVID FINCH Everything, and we DO mean EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about New Avengers is in this incredible edition featuring previously unseen artwork by David Finch and a special look at the scripts of Brian Michael Bendis. Crammed full of all the extras we could find, cram your copy into your collection this December. 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$3.99 UPC: 5960605547-00121 Cover price $3.99.

Wizard Signed Edition. DIRECTOR'S CUT Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Art & Cover by Young Guns Artist DAVID FINCH Everything, and we DO mean EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about New Avengers is in this incredible edition featuring previously unseen artwork by David Finch and a special look at the scripts of Brian Michael Bendis. Crammed full of all the extras we could find, cram your copy into your collection this December. 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$3.99 UPC: 5960605547-00121 Cover price $3.99.

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TO END ALL WARS: Part 3 of 3 - (W) Allan Jacobsen (P) C.P. Smith (Cover) Scott Kolins Because you demanded it! It's all-out action aboard the Battleship Infiltrator as the greatest villains of WWII return to fight the Inaders for control of the 21st century's deadliest weapon! Cover price $2.99.

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Written by NUNZIO DEFILIPPIS & CHRISTINA WEIR Penciled by MICHAEL RYAN Cover by RANDY GREEN "CHOOSING SIDES" PART 6 (OF 6) The battle over the fate of young Kevin Ford turns explosive as the New Mutants go head-to-head with the Hellions! Loyalties betrayed! New alliances formed! And a new romance that doesn't quite fit under school policy... 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605544-00611 Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Choosing Sides!" Collects New X-Men (2004-2008) #1-6.

Written by NUNZIO DEFILIPPIS and CHRISTINA WEIR. Art by RANDY GREEN and STAZ JOHNSON. Cover by RANDY GREEN.

The children at the X-Mansion thought they had it tough when Professor X was running things ? but now that Cyclops and Emma Frost have taken over the reins of the school, they're wishing for the simpler times of yesterday! As a new semester begins at the Xavier Institute, the X-Men-in-training are just getting comfortable with one another as the devastating news hits: The teachers plan to separate them into different squads! What happens when best friends are torn from one another in the name of school policy? And what do the New X-Men do about it?

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

NOTE: Bonus material may or may not be present. The Moving Pictures Magazine. This issue: Ah! My Goddess - Behind the scenes of the OVAs, the movie, the new TV show; Sneak peek at 6 new anime; Official Art of Stellvia; Get baked with Yakitate!! Japan; Review Crazy - 55 DVDs, manga, games; Movie You Demand - Steamboy, Howl's Moving Castle; Exclusive Features - Chrono Crusade, Wolf's Rain, Samurai 7; Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide - Perfect picks for any type of anime fan; New anime video games - What they're playing in Japan right now; Bonus DVD! Peacemaker Kurogane - Subbed & dubbed, Saiyuki: Requiem - Special extended preview. Cover price $12.98.

By Kidwell, Moen, & 12:21 Deep in the bowels of a government spawned tomb, Barbara and her shrinking band of survivors make a final stand against nightmare, slavering ghouls and worse. Will the live to see the world above again? What awaits them if they do? Don't miss the shock ending that will have comic/horror fans raving! MATURE AUDIENCES, 24pg$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

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Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by DARICK ROBERTSON Cover by GREG LAND "DIABOLIQUE" PART 2 (OF 4) Nightcrawler's first day investigating the strange deaths of thirteen children has not gone well?and the only surviving witness is terrified by the sight of him! Does he have what it takes to get to the bottom of this mystery...and more importantly, is he strong enough to take on the sinister forces behind it once he does? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605515-00211 Cover price $2.99.

by Serena Valentino & FSc A late-1940's thriller, presented in glorious black-and-white! A frightening tale of murder, romance and ghostly visits from the beyond, as told by a little doll named Annabelle. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Devin Grayson Art by Sean Phillips. Cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens. "War Games," Act 3, Part 3! Ten months ago, Firefly torched Haly's Circus, the childhood home of Dick Grayson. Tonight, Firefly must face the wrath of Nightwing! Meanwhile, Batgirl and Onyx battle Killer Croc and the Suicide King! 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.25.

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Yesterday...All My Troubles Seemed So Far Away... - Written by Katie Bair & Robby Bevard. Art and Cover by Katie Bair. Yoji was raised as both a samurai and a ninja by his evil master, the Golden Shadow, for the purpose of either marrying or killing Yumei. Now his moment of truth is at hand, and he's laying it all on the line in a climactic showdown with his master to save those he loves! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

December 2004. The premiere gaming magazine for all things Nintendo. Each issue features game strategies, reviews and news on video games and related pop-culture. Full Color, 8.25" x 10.75". Cover price $4.95.

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on sale 12.22 $2.95 monthly ongoing series full color; 32 pages written by JAY FAERBER art & cover by FRAN BUENO CONCEPT: Bookstore clerk Liz Donnelly is a stranger in a strange land: an everyday person who married into a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lurk dark secrets, ruthless ambition and twisted desires. THIS ISSUE: All the superhero battles, the danger and the public spotlight have finally gotten to Liz. Is this the end of her marriage to Race? Just how far is he willing to go to keep his true love? Meanwhile, Krennick wrestles with some hard truths about his life, his family and his future. And, on a distant alien world, Frost and Cosmic Rae's unique situation brings them closer together. Cover price $3.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Aaron Williams. This volume collects Nodwick's earliest beginnings from Dragon Magazine! In the Nodwick Adventure Log Volume 1, you get all of the four-panel strips and the famous spoofs of classic Dungeons & Dragons adventures! Plus, you'll see some of the early one-panel fantasy cartoons that got Aaron Williams his start in cartooning. And did we mention this is the first Nodwick publication in full-color?! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Vol. 15 #6; December 2004/January 2005. Magazine covering non-sport collector cards. In this issue: James Bond, Farscape Returns, Tis the Season for Holiday Cards, Alias Season 3. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Warren Ellis Art by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Cover by Michael Golden. Warren Ellis returns with a universe-spanning science-fiction tale! The 6-issue miniseries OCEAN is a fast-paced science-fiction story with brains, attitude and style told by fan-favorite writer Warren Ellis (ORBITER, TRANSMETROPOLITAN) with stunning art by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story (TOM STRONG) and covers by Michael Golden (STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES)! Beyond the inner planets lie the gaseous giants, Jupiter being the largest of all. Orbiting Jupiter is the moon Europa, a hard orb floating in frigid space. Lying beneath Europa's half mile thick mantle of shear ice is an ocean, the only one in the solar system that's not on Earth. And within those cold waters could rest the key to life on Earth ? and quite possibly its extinction! On sale Oct 20 ? MATURE READERS ? 1 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Edited by Scott Dunbier Cover price $2.95.

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GOLDEN AGE MARVEL 2004 Written by RONALD BYRD & MICHAEL HOSKIN Cardstock Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA & CHRIS SOTOMAYOR The House of Ideas celebrates 65 years with a timely return to the Golden Age of comics! OHOTMUGAM04 includes in-depth bios on more than 40 of Marvel's most venerable heroes ? from Angel to Yellow Claw! Plus: an all-new cover by superstar artist Salvador Larroca, digitally painted by Chris Sotomayor! 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$3.99 UPC: 5960605643-00111 Cover price $3.99.