Comic books January 2005

Witness Bongo Comics' first classic crossover in one self-contained, rip-roaring, interruption-free, oversized periodical! Originally published in Itchy & Scratchy #3, Simpsons Comics #5, and Bartman #3, "When Bongos Collide!" is the story of how one destructive mouse and one demolishing cat are set free from their cartoon world and how they trigger a nuclear catastrophe that turns every citizen in Springfield into a super- human. Only Bart (as Bartman) and Radioactive Man can save the town from itself and discover who is behind the insidious plot to destroy Springfield. 64pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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by Boothby & Delaney. Mr. Burns takes the Simpsons along on his annual summer vacation treasure hunt, but his South Seas adventure soon becomes a matter of life and death for everyone concerned! "Uncle Burn$'" lust for gold leads them all to the island of Donrosa and the Gottfredson trench, where the Simpsons begin to realize that there is something Huey, Dewey, and Screwy about this whole undertaking, and that they might be "Barks"ing up the wrong tree! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

by Boothby & Lloyd The long-awaited sequel to the Futurama/Simpsons Infinitely Secret Crossover Crisis is here at last! With the brittle fabric between reality and fiction stretched beyond its limits, the entire citizenry of Springfield finds itself trapped in New New York a thousand years in the future. Once there, the advanced 30th century populace, which has overcome war, famine, and cured the common cold, does what any technologically and morally evolved culture would do... they turn the citizens of Springfield, including The Simpsons, into slaves! 32pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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The Simpsons: One Step Beyond Forever A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family ...Continued Yet Again - 1st printing. Created by Matt Groening. Edited by Jesse L. McCann. A comprehensive look at characters, episodes, and secret jokers the audience may have missed from Seasons 13-14. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing. Collects Singularity 7 (2004) #1-4. Story and art by Ben Templesmith. With the Earth laid waste by an assault from microscopic nanites, humanity hides in underground cities. But those cities are being destroyed by the "Gosiodo" - machine beings engineered to convert the remnants of humanity to the will of the nanites. It's up to seven men and women, seemingly immune to the nanotechnology, to fight back...before there's nothing left to fight for. A stunning new series written and drawn by Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night)! Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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By Ralph Tedesco, Joe Tyler and H.G. Young. Ted has survived the attack on his life thanks to the mysterious stranger he knows only as Daniel. While Ted recovers from the attack, Daniel reveals the motives behind the ritualistic murders being carried out by the cult of Asmodeus. He tells the story of the "Watchers," Fallen Angels who waged war against God for control of Heaven. As Ted tries to come to grips with the fact that he may be caught in a war between Heaven and Hell, the cult moves one step closer to completing their evil plan. 24 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

Stories, art and cover by Scott Mills and Jhonen Vasquez. An ashcan-sized anthology offering previews of projects from Slave Labor Graphics. Fillerbunny returns in My Worst Book Yet!; also, Seamonsters & Superheroes: Too Big for Words. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in. 16 pages, B&W.

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Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Sean Phillips. It's a major turning point for Holden Carver in an issue filled with double- crosses! Can Holden trust Miss Misery enough to bring her in on his own secret agenda ? the one he's kept hidden from Tao and Lynch? On sale Nov 24 ? 6 of 12 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US ? MATURE AUDIENCES Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Small Gods (2004) #1-4. Written by Jason Rand. Art and cover by Juan E. Ferreyra. In 1991, after decades of skepticism and disbelief, the existence of psychic powers was finally, definitively proven. Today, an estimated 1% of the world's population possesses psychic abilities. These people are not superheroes. In most ways, they're just ordinary people, living ordinary lives. They have families, careers and dreams; they eat, sleep, live - and die. One such person is precognitive Detective Owen Young. Small Gods Volume 1: Killing Grin tells the story of the terrible decision he faces when a secret he's kept for years - a secret that could send not only him, but many of his friends to prison - falls into the hands of an opportunistic criminal. Featuring the sold-out, critically acclaimed Small Gods #1-4, plus sketches, pin-ups, covers and special bonus features never before seen! Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Dan Thomsen & Clint Carpenter Art by Tom Derenick & Adam DeKraker Cover by John Van Fleet Clark burns off steam by superspeeding across the continent, and arrives in a village in the Amazon where legend says a strange visitor will save them from a creature of pure evil. Will Clark's powers be enough to save the tribespeople and get himself home safely? On sale Nov 10 ? 48 pg, FC, $3.95 US Cover price $3.95.

Newsstand Edition. All the latest Smallville news. Clark and Chloe - exclusive Tom Welling and Allison Mack interviews; Christopher Reeve remembered - a tribute to the late Superman actor; Clark Kent's destiny revealed; Al Gough and Miles Millar - the show creators talk season three. Cover price $5.99.

Previews Exclusive Edition. All the latest Smallville news. Clark and Chloe - exclusive Tom Welling and Allison Mack interviews; Christopher Reeve remembered - a tribute to the late Superman actor; Clark Kent's destiny revealed; Al Gough and Miles Millar - the show creators talk season three. Cover price $5.99.

Official 2005 Smallville Yearbook. Smallville's orign revealed! History of the town!98 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. Collects Solstice (1995) #1-3. Written by Steven T. Seagle. Art by Justin Norman. A harrowing tale of murder, mysticism, and myth by Steven T. Seagle (it's a bird, HOUSE OF SECRETS, X-MEN, SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE) and artist Justin Norman. The complete story for the first time in trade paperback. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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by Various "The Original Freedom Fighters" (by Romy Chacon, Art Mawhinney, & Jim Amash) Part 1 (of 2)?Not only does the tyranny of Dr. Robotnik go back as far as anyone on Mobius can remember... but there have always been heroes to fight that evil. This is the story of those heroes ? Sonic's heroes ? who gave rise to Sonic and the Freedom Fighters as we know them today! "Moment of Truth" (by Ken Penders, Steven Butler, & Jim Amash): the latest installment of the popular "Mobius 25 Years Later" series-within-a-series. Cobar and Rotor, the greatest scientific minds of the future, present King Sonic and The Guardian Knuckles their solution to save Mobius: they must return to the past! There's a catch, however: in order for Mobius to be saved, there's no guarantee that the lives they have led will unfold the same as before! FC, 32pg $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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It's Claypool Jump-In Month, featuring new-reader-friendly adventures! Young witch Kelly goes undercover at the Woodstarke Bank and learns that they know more about the Soulsearchers than she knows herself, in "Entry Level!" Written by Peter David. Art by John Heebink and Al Milgrom. Cover by Amanda Conner and Steve Leialoha. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

Written by Joe Kelly, art by Ariel Olivetti. Cover by Alex Ross. It's the real Space Ghost in a way that's never been seen before anywhere - in all-out super-hero action! The cartoon hero is the star of the 6-issue miniseries SPACE GHOST, written by Joe Kelly (SUPERMAN, JLA) with stunning painted art by Ariel Olivetti (JLA: HAVEN) and painted covers by Alex Ross (JLA: LIBERTY & JUSTICE), that sheds light on this mysterious figure's shadowy past. A young policeman joins an elite space force that turns out to be horribly corrupt. When his moral standards don't permit him to live a lie, our hero attempts to stop them...at the cost of his own family - and his soul! Witness the origin of one of the most beloved super-heroes ever! See the Dynamic Forces section for a signed version! On sale Nov 17 - 1 of 6 ? FC, 32 pg. $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.

Signed by Alex Ross and limited to 499 copies. Includes Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. Written by Joe Kelly, art by Ariel Olivetti. Cover by Alex Ross. It's the real Space Ghost in a way that's never been seen before anywhere - in all-out super-hero action! The cartoon hero is the star of the 6-issue miniseries SPACE GHOST, written by Joe Kelly (SUPERMAN, JLA) with stunning painted art by Ariel Olivetti (JLA: HAVEN) and painted covers by Alex Ross (JLA: LIBERTY & JUSTICE), that sheds light on this mysterious figure's shadowy past. A young policeman joins an elite space force that turns out to be horribly corrupt. When his moral standards don't permit him to live a lie, our hero attempts to stop them...at the cost of his own family - and his soul! Witness the origin of one of the most beloved super-heroes ever! See the Dynamic Forces section for a signed version! On sale Nov 17 - 1 of 6 ? FC, 32 pg. $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.

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Written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE art by ANGEL MEDINA & DANNY MIKI cover by GREG CAPULLO. CONCEPT: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons was reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, the warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life.THIS ISSUE: "Devil to Pay," Part 1?She betrayed Al Simmons by stealing the power of the Hellspawn?a power that Simmons never wanted in the first place. But a betrayal is a betrayal, despite its intent, and now Nyx must face the wrath of Spawn. Weakened, battered and disillusioned after her recent adventure, Nyx soon realizes that her only chance for survival may lie with the whims of an ally recently freed from Hell. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by SHELDON ALLEN & SCOTT GIMPLE Penciled by JIM CHEUNG & STUART IMMONEN Cover by MIKE ALLRED. PART 1 (OF 1) Two new tales of Spidey's world by two new writers and the best artists in the business! First, Spider-Man must grapple with the grim spectre of defeat in a story by Sheldon Allen and Jim Cheung! Then, witness the life story of a man who'll one day be known as "Thug #1" by Scott Gimple and Stuart Immonen! 32 PGS./PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605506-00611 Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Tom DeFalco Penciled by PAT OLLIFFE Cover by Ron Frenz PART 1 (OF 1) A single-issue story and a great jumping-on point for comics' longest-running female headliner! As Courtney Duran finally learns Moose's terrible secret, Davida Kirby helps an injured Spider-Girl against the monstrous Dragon King. 32 PGS./ ALL AGES Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Jeevan J. Kang, Suresh Seetharaman & Sharad Devarajan Art & Cover by Jeevan J. Kang Everybody knows the story of Spider-Man...but what if things had happened differently? What if it wasn't a New Yorker named Peter Parker, but an Indian teenager named Pavitr Prabhakar who was gifted with the abilities of the spider? Witness the rebirth of a legend as young Pavitr learns hard lessons about power...and responsibility. 32 PGS./ MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605639-00111 Cover price $2.99.

Collects Marvel Age: Spider-Man (2004) #17-20. Written by Todd Dezago and Mike Raicht. Art by Logan Lubera and Valentine DeLandro. The All Ages Action continues! re-creating the first appearances of the Scorpion and the Beetle, and guest starring the Fantastic Four's Human Torch! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full Color. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Venomous!" Collects Marvel Knights: Spider-Man (2004-2006) #5-8. Written by MARK MILLAR. Pencils by TERRY DODSON and FRANK CHO. Cover by TERRY DODSON. As Spider-Man continues to search for Aunt May, things go from bad to worse for the wall-crawler! Everyone's favorite symbiote, Venom, is back ? as only Millar and Dodson could envision him. Hold on to your spit, there's a beatdown coming for at least one guy with a spider on his chest! Featuring Black Cat, Venom, Doctor Octopus and the X-Men! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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Written by SHELDON ALLEN & SCOTT GIMPLE Penciled by JIM CHEUNG & STUART IMMONEN Cover by MIKE ALLRED PART 1 (OF 1) Two new tales of Spidey's world by two new writers and the best artists in the business! First, Spider-Man must grapple with the grim spectre of defeat in a story by Sheldon Allen and Jim Cheung! Then, witness the life story of a man who'll one day be known as "Thug #1" by Scott Gimple and Stuart Immonen! 32 PGS./PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605506-00611 Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. By Stephen Hillenburg. Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a lovable, optimistic, and well-meaning sea sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants! He works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab making everyone's favorite Krabby Patty Burgers, and lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary. He doesn't mean to, but he's terrific at creating problems for himself and everyone else around him, because he just tries too darn hard! But no matter what silly mess SpongeBob gets himself into, he's always got a positive outlook about practically everything, which makes him downright irresistible! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Jennifer Omand. Since 2003, Jennifer Omand has kept a journal of her life, using expressive comic creatures as stand-ins for their real life counterparts. This first year of strips captures the ups and downs of life, from a day in the office, to a day at the beach. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by D'Israeli. Cover by Mark Texeira. From the writer/producer of Smallville and creator of The Mask, TimeCop and The American, with the artist of Lazarus Churchyard and Scarlet Traces. Mark Verheiden and Jan Strnad's series Stalkers created a chilling view of the future that comes closer and closer to reality every day. Imagine an elite government SWAT team that is for hire and is part of every industrial leader's investment portfolio. Matt Raines is the current Stalker boss. He knows that with every mission, it's not just the Grim Reaper looking over his shoulder -- stockbrokers and financial watchdogs on Wall Street monitor the rise and fall of share prices according to the success of his missions. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

Issue 118 - January, 2005. Interviews: Manny Coto, Nichelle Nichols, Vaughn Armstrong, Scarlett Pomers, Aron Eisenberg, Manu Intiraymi, Iona Morris, Wil Wheaton. Features: Eden FX, Jerry Goldsmith tribute, children, USS Enterprise-D. Flashback: TOS: "Miri". Softcover, 9" x 11.5", 100 pages, full color.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Exile of khan Noonien Singh" By Greg Cox To Reign in Hell chronicles the fifteen years between the Original Series episode 'Space Seed' and the feature film 'The Wrath of Khan' - now widely regarded as a landmark in the Star Trek universe. Defeated by Captain James T. Kirk and exiled with his few remaining followers to the isolation of Ceti Alpha V, Khan Noonien Singh is marooned on a planet that has suddenly transformed into a hostile wasteland, where he and his band of acolytes must fight for their very lives. The once-proud conqueror finds his life irrevocably shattered, and begins his descent into madness... Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 326 pages, text only. Timeframe: between The Original Series and Star Trek II; immediately prior to Star Trek V, 2267–2269, 2274–2275, 2279, 2285, 2287 Cover price $24.00.

Volume 1 - 2nd or later printings. "The Exile of khan Noonien Singh" By Greg Cox To Reign in Hell chronicles the fifteen years between the Original Series episode 'Space Seed' and the feature film 'The Wrath of Khan' - now widely regarded as a landmark in the Star Trek universe. Defeated by Captain James T. Kirk and exiled with his few remaining followers to the isolation of Ceti Alpha V, Khan Noonien Singh is marooned on a planet that has suddenly transformed into a hostile wasteland, where he and his band of acolytes must fight for their very lives. The once-proud conqueror finds his life irrevocably shattered, and begins his descent into madness... Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 326 pages, text only. Timeframe: between The Original Series and Star Trek II; immediately prior to Star Trek V, 2267–2269, 2274–2275, 2279, 2285, 2287 Cover price $24.00.

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JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), DAN PARSONS (I), BRAD ANDERSON (C), DAVID MICHAEL BECK (Cover) On sale January 26, FC, 32pg, $2.99 With Aayla Secura's help, Jedi Master Tholme has uncovered a Separatist plot that could drastically alter the Republic's fortunes in the Clone Wars?for the worse! Anzati assassins are feared throughout the galaxy for their deadly cunning and stealth. Their only rivals were the now defunct cult of Morgukai assassins, whose strength and sheer tenacity made them dangerous adversaries even for the Jedi. Now, unexpectedly, the Morgukai are back?and in numbers not seen for hundreds of years. Worse, they are being trained by Anzati masters, and working for Count Dooku! Cover price $2.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Haden Blackman, Ryan Kaufman, and Tim Mucci. Art by Matt Fillbach and Shawn Fillbach. As the Clone Wars continue to rock the Star Wars universe, the Republic's forces, led by the Jedi, find themselves drawn ever-deeper into Darth Sidious' evil web. With stories covering all aspects of the Clone Wars - from the trials of the revered Jedi Master Yoda, to the tribulations of the lowliest Clone Troopers fighting on the front lines, to the wicked machinations of the dreaded Count Dooku and General Grievous - these fast-paced tales feature a unique look into the world of Star Wars and at the events that shook the Galaxy far, far away? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Inside: Wookies Unleashed - Peter Mayhew interview, plus the art of Kashyyyk; exclusive Episode III update with must-see photos; exclusive fiction - Death in the Catacombs. Cover price $5.99.

Inside: Wookies Unleashed - Peter Mayhew interview, plus the art of Kashyyyk; exclusive Episode III update with must-see photos; exclusive fiction - Death in the Catacombs. Cover price $5.99.

2nd and later printings. Collects Star Wars: Mara Jade - By the Emperor's Hand (1998) #1-6. Writen by Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Cover by Killian Plunkett. Mara Jade is beautiful, intelligent - and deadly! She is the personal assassin of the Empire's dark overlord. But after the Emperor's death, an unforeseen variable is about to enter the scene of her final mission, the assassination of the leader of the Black Nebula crime organization. Though her master is dead, Jade must complete her final mission...even if it costs her life! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

HADEN BLACKMAN (W), BRIAN CHING (P), BRIAN CHING and BRAD ANDERSON (Cover) On sale January 19, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Lured into a trap aboard a drifting space wreck, Obi-Wan and Anakin become separated, and Anakin is forced to face the seemingly unkillable bounty hunter Durge. But Durge has not reckoned with Skywalker's inate power, or the young man's growing ties to the dark side. Without Obi-Wan's moderating influence, Anakin goes off on Durge! A battle not to be missed! ? Five must read issues before you see Episode III! Cover price $2.99.

2nd and later printings. By Stephen J. Sansweet and Peter Vilmur. Showcasing 350 of the most amazing Star Wars movie posters, this compilation spans the surreal to ultra realistic, the campy to darkly serious. Classic posters are joined with text by the world's foremost Star Wars collector, Stephen Sansweet, and poster collector Peter Vilmur, behind-the-scenes stories from artists and designers, a scarcity guide to over 2,000 posters, and a bootleg identification guide. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

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On sale December 22, FC, 64pg, $5.99 ROB WILLIAMS (W), LUCAS MARANGON (W/A), BRANDON BADEAUX (A), and more! The "new" Star Wars Tales continues! The vastness of the Star Wars galaxy hosts an ever-unfolding mythology, filled with character-driven stories of loss and tragedy, of heroism and redemption. This issue contributes three more such tales to the mythos?the tragic saga of mysterious Jedi Darca Nyl continues to unravel, courtesy of Cla$$war writer Rob Williams and Star Wars: Empire artist Brandon Badeaux; Two enemy soldiers accidentally left behind after Return of the Jedi's Battle of Endor must survive a tribe of disgruntled Ewoks and each other in "Marooned" by Lucas Marangon; and we kick off the issue with a tie-in to the highly anticipated LucasArts video game Republic Commando. Sophisticated yet easily accessible?it's Star Wars comics at their best! ? Covers by Lee Bermejo (Batman/Deathblow; Batman: Gotham Knights) ? New-reader friendly?each story is self-contained and easily accessible. Cover price $5.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars Tales (1999-2005) #17-20. Written by STEVE NILES, GILBERT HERNANDEZ, JOE CASEY, JASON HALL, TONY MILLIONAIRE, ANDY DIGGLE, HENRY GILROY, HADEN BLACKMAN, PETER BAGGE, JIM PASCOE, ANDREW ROBINSON, JIM ROYAL. Art by CARY NORD, BEN TEMPLESMITH, TONY MILLIONAIRE, PETER BAGGE, GILBERT HERNANDEZ, BOB FINGERMAN, and RICK GEARY. Star Wars Tales Volume 5 features an astonishing variety of stories featuring Boba Fett, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul, and more! This substantial volume includes a Chewbacca story gorgeously illustrated by Cary Nord (Conan), Haden Blackman's unbelievable Han Solo tale, Scott Kurtz's parody of The Breakfast Club, and the "all-indie issue"?featuring many of the best independent comics creators in the business! Cover gallery featuring UDON, Cam Kennedy, Andrew Robinson, and Tony Millionaire! ? A bonus section collects the infamous one-page comic introductions from throughout the run of Star Wars Tales, by Dave Land and Lucas Marangon! Softcover, 248 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Original cover price: $7.99. Starburst is Britain's "premier magazine of sci-fi entertainment." Issue #318 includes: David Goyer on Blade: Trinity; Sean Connery; a look at The Incredibles; Kevin Sorbo on Andromeda; Jane Espenson on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Wesley Snipes Blade cover. Cover price $7.99.

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Written by Kevin J. Anderson. Penciled by Jorge Lucas. Cover by Tommy Ohtsuka. "THE CADET AND THE CORSAIRS" EPILOGUE! The Starjammers have declared war on the Union of Intelligent Races...but how do they plan to win? The answer might just be in young Tolo Hawk's hands. 32 PGS./ MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605503-00611 Cover price $2.99.

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SF & fantasy sizzle on the Sci-Fi Channel - Edward James Olmos commands Battlestar Galactica, Stargate Atlantis' reluctant leader & Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea mini-series magic; Farscape - why D'Argo had to die; Blade: Trinity - Jessica Biel, vampire slayer; Starship Troopers march into comics; designing The Incredibles; Lord of the Rings special FX on DVD; The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay's Michael Chabon - Starlog reader & Pulitzer Prize winner. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996-2007 Homage\Abstract) #41-45, 47-48, and 50-60.

Story and art by Terry Moore.

Katchoo loves Francine, but her wild past and dangerous enemies prove to be more than Francine can handle. Find out where the girls go from here in the fourth Pocket Book collection of the SiP story.

Each Pocket Book features new cover art by Moore and special spine art that gives this manga-sized collection a distinctive look on the shelf!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 360 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $17.95.

By David Lapham. The acclaimed comics series continues its fifth arc of gut-wrenching tales; an arc of stories full of hjinks, derring-do, and severe beatings! All the girls want to date him. All the boys want to be him. He's a rapist, a murderer, and he carries pointy ninja weapons. His name is Mike Hussey, and he's the new kid in school. Just when Virginia Applejack had it all figured out, this psychotic all-star comes in and ups the ante. Did the stakes just get too high, even for Virginia? Don't bet on it! Two lovers, a sword, a used condom, a missing finger, and a pile of cocaine all play their part in this violent game where everyone's in for all they've got, and no one is bluffing... 32pgs, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

by Ken Siu-Chong, Arnold Tsang, UDON & Keron Grant Bison is alive and well, and in this issue, his shadowy origin is finally revealed! What is the secret behind the destructive psycho power that the sadistic Shadaloo dictator wields, and how is the mysterious fortune-teller, Rose, involved? All will be revealed in this can't-miss issue! Meanwhile, Ryu must again say good-bye to Ken and Eliza as he picks up where he left off on his training journey, as well as make a difficult decision concerning Sakura... PLUS! Joe Mad provides a brand new "Girls vs Girls" cover (A), and acclaimed artist Keron Grant (Iron Man) provides an adrenaline-pumping all-wrestler backup story featuring Zangief and R. Mika! COVER A (Joe Madureira)32pgs, FC$2.95 COVER B (Keron Grant)32pgs, FC $2.95 COVER C POWER FOIL (Arnold Tsang) 32pgs, FCPI Cover price $2.95.

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by Ken Siu-Chong, Arnold Tsang, UDON & Keron Grant Bison is alive and well, and in this issue, his shadowy origin is finally revealed! What is the secret behind the destructive psycho power that the sadistic Shadaloo dictator wields, and how is the mysterious fortune-teller, Rose, involved? All will be revealed in this can't-miss issue! Meanwhile, Ryu must again say good-bye to Ken and Eliza as he picks up where he left off on his training journey, as well as make a difficult decision concerning Sakura... PLUS! Joe Mad provides a brand new "Girls vs Girls" cover (A), and acclaimed artist Keron Grant (Iron Man) provides an adrenaline-pumping all-wrestler backup story featuring Zangief and R. Mika! COVER A (Joe Madureira)32pgs, FC$2.95 COVER B (Keron Grant)32pgs, FC $2.95 COVER C POWER FOIL (Arnold Tsang) 32pgs, FCPI Cover price $2.95.

by Ken Siu-Chong, Arnold Tsang, UDON & Keron Grant Bison is alive and well, and in this issue, his shadowy origin is finally revealed! What is the secret behind the destructive psycho power that the sadistic Shadaloo dictator wields, and how is the mysterious fortune-teller, Rose, involved? All will be revealed in this can't-miss issue! Meanwhile, Ryu must again say good-bye to Ken and Eliza as he picks up where he left off on his training journey, as well as make a difficult decision concerning Sakura... PLUS! Joe Mad provides a brand new "Girls vs Girls" cover (A), and acclaimed artist Keron Grant (Iron Man) provides an adrenaline-pumping all-wrestler backup story featuring Zangief and R. Mika! COVER A (Joe Madureira)32pgs, FC$2.95 COVER B (Keron Grant)32pgs, FC $2.95 COVER C POWER FOIL (Arnold Tsang) 32pgs, FCPI

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STUDENTS OF THE UNUSUAL #4 by Alderete, Beatty, Calamato, Cariello, Cronin, Lizek, Lichty, & Martin "Students of the Unusual" is the critically acclaimed new horror anthology with stories aimed at not only scaring or twisting the reader, but also educating them about arcane and, often, obscure facts and legends. In this issue, things get even stranger! MATURE THEMES 7x10, FCSRP: $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), YUZO TAKADA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W/A) with YO MORIMOTO (W/A). FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Romance leads to tearful drama in Club 9, as our confused heroine, Harou, finds herself in another very uncomfortable situation with another handsome suitor! An invading alien army plans its next move in Cannon God Exaxxion, and Hoichi finally returns to home base to face the wrath of Akane's parents. What's Michael? features the return of a feline mafia leader, Boss Charles, as he prowls across his ever-expanding territories. Kei and Sunao attempt to rescue a wounded hijacker in Seraphic Feather, while the power-mad Apep is distracted by his fetching assistant, Fawn, on their lunar base. This month's Shadow Star episode finds Shiina delving deeper into a secret society of Dragon Bearers. Cover price $5.99.