Comic books January 2005

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by Fred Perry Gar and Luan reach the final test of the Proving Grounds, a spiritual realm open only to the worthy. As they face their last challenge, Luan falters, but Gar takes the fall to protect her. In her grief and anger, Luan succumbs to the darkness of the "Murder Fist"! Even if she wins and saves Gar, will it be worth the price? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Greg Rucka Art by Michael Lark & Stefano Gaudiano. Cover by Lark. Fresh off the events of "War Games," Batman has much to answer for as far as the GCPD is concerned! Akins is furious with the masked vigilante, and he's drawing a line that will change the relationship between Batman and the police forever! On sale Nov 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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1st Edition - Volume 11 - 1st printing. "O. Henry!" Graphic Classics: O. Henry is a great collection of stories from the master of the surprise ending. This eleventh volume in the Graphic Classics series features "The Ransom of Red Chief," the precursor to "Home Alone," illustrated by Johnny Ryan. Plus, "The Cabollero's Way," the original tale of The Cisco Kid, by Mark A. Nelson, and O. Henry's Christmas classic "The Gift of the Magi" by Lisa K. Weber. With seven more stories, including a new O. Henry "sequel" by Mort Castle, and art by Rick Geary, Gerry Alanguilan, Shary Flenniken, and more. Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

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1st printing. By Gary Jeffrey, Kate Petty, and Mike Lacey. A full-color biography of Abraham Lincoln, presented in Graphic Novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. By Shone, Ganeri, and Odgers. A full-color biography of Alexander the Great presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps, and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. Written by David West and Jackie Gaff. Art by Ross Watson. A full-color biography of Christopher Columbus presented in Graphic Novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. By Gary Jeffrey, Kate Petty, and Ross Watton. Full-color biography of Cleopatra presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. By Rob Shone, Anita Ganeri, and Terry Riley. Full-color biography of Elizabeth I presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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1st printing. By David West, Jackie Gaff, and Ross Watson. A full-color biography of George Washington presented in Graphic Novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. By Rob Shone, Anita Ganeri, and Rob Shone. Full-color biography of Harriet Tubman presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. By David West, Jackie Gaff, and Jim Eldridge. Full-color biography of Hernán Cortés presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

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1st printing. By Gary Jeffrey, Kate Petty, and Sam Hadley. Full-Color biography of Julius Caesar presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. By David West, Jackie Gaff, and John Cooper. Full-color biography of Richard the Lionheart presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

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1st printing. By Gary Jeffrey, Kate Petty, and Terry Riley. A full-color biography of Sitting Bull presented in graphic novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps, and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. By Rob Shone, Anita Ganeri, and Nick Spender. A full-color biography of Spartacus presented in Graphic Novel style. Includes informational front and book matter, maps and other illustrations. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

1st Printing. A kid has discovered the super power to make gravy? (not master of gravity, but gravy). "Enter the Gravyboy" written by Marty Blevins and penciled/inked by Brian Shearer. Cover penciled by Randy Green, inked by Brian Shearer. B&W, 24 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing; people in backround are blue. Written by Geoff Johns Art by Ethan Van Sciver & Prentis Rollins Cover by Van Sciver The miniseries continues as the JLA guest-stars! Hal Jordan searches for his next role as he pays a visit to his old airfield. But what's happening to Guy Gardner, Coast City and Kilowog? The JLA wants answers ? now! See the Dynamic Forces section for a signed version! On sale Nov 24 ? 2 of 8 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.

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2nd PRINTING; black & white sketch cover - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Ethan Van Sciver & Prentis Rollins Cover by Van Sciver The miniseries continues as the JLA guest-stars! Hal Jordan searches for his next role as he pays a visit to his old airfield. But what's happening to Guy Gardner, Coast City and Kilowog? The JLA wants answers ? now! See the Dynamic Forces section for a signed version! ? 2 of 8 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.95.

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3rd Printing-Red people in background, barcode end in "213" - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Ethan Van Sciver & Prentis Rollins Cover by Van Sciver The miniseries continues as the JLA guest-stars! Hal Jordan searches for his next role as he pays a visit to his old airfield. But what's happening to Guy Gardner, Coast City and Kilowog? The JLA wants answers ? now! See the Dynamic Forces section for a signed version! On sale Nov 24 ? 2 of 8 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Mike Baron and Christopher Priest. During WWII, Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern, confronts a 17th-century super-villain named Malvolio, who is determined to eliminate the entire Green Lantern Corps, destroy Earth, and decimate all other worlds that have ever had the protection of a Green Lantern! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 314 pages, Text Only. Cover price $22.95.

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by John Ostrander & Timothy Truman At last ? GrimJack returns to the ever-shifting city of Cynosure, and creators John Ostrander and Timothy Truman reunite to tell the tale! There's a firefight in The Pit and GrimJack is in the middle of the conflagration. His friends at Cadre have hired a beautiful vampire assassin to take him out. How does GrimJack save his neck ? and who winds up in possession of Munden's Bar, the nexus of all realities? 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed by John Ostrander and Timothy Truman - Limited to 199 copies. Includes Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. by John Ostrander & Timothy Truman At last ? GrimJack returns to the ever-shifting city of Cynosure, and creators John Ostrander and Timothy Truman reunite to tell the tale! There's a firefight in The Pit and GrimJack is in the middle of the conflagration. His friends at Cadre have hired a beautiful vampire assassin to take him out. How does GrimJack save his neck ? and who winds up in possession of Munden's Bar, the nexus of all realities? 32pgs, FC (1 of 6)SRP: $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Variant Gold Foil Cover. by John Ostrander & Timothy Truman At last ? GrimJack returns to the ever-shifting city of Cynosure, and creators John Ostrander and Timothy Truman reunite to tell the tale! There's a firefight in The Pit and GrimJack is in the middle of the conflagration. His friends at Cadre have hired a beautiful vampire assassin to take him out. How does GrimJack save his neck ? and who winds up in possession of Munden's Bar, the nexus of all realities? 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Steve Gerber Art and cover by Brian Hurtt DC Focus. High family drama lands on Ethan Harrow's bunk as his cellmate's long-lost granddaughter hits State like a whirlwind. Now Ethan's really got nowhere to run from the cellblock lunatic who can see inside his head. On sale Nov 3 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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by Scott Lobdell & Lea Hernandez "The Ocean of Osyria" Part One?The premiere publication from Papercutz, proudly presenting the action-packed all-new adventures of Franklin W. Dixon's the Hardy Boys. In a tale torn from today's headlines, Frank and Joe Hardy must recover the Ocean of Osyria, an art treasure recently stolen from a famous Mid-Eastern Art Museum. It's the Hardy Boys as you've never seen 'em before, written by Scott (X-Men, Alpha Flight) Lobdell, illustrated by Lea Hernandez (Rumble Girls). Packed with 28 pages of story! 32pgs, FC $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Ryan Sook & Mick Gray. Something wicked is brewing at Belle Reve Prison, as forgotten foes begin arriving in St. Roch for unknown reasons! A mysterious statue from India arrives for Hawkman, bringing with it the murderous Manticore. Can Carter and Kendra stop the creature without the aid of their costumes and wings? On sale Nov 17 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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Story, art and cover by Ben Dunn. Kyle's journey into the depths of Hell reveals much more than he anticipated. He begins to understand the intertwined nature of Good, Evil, and Mankind. He also meets the Journeyman, a mysterious wanderer who walks the grey line between what has been and what will be. 32pgs, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ben Dunn. What happens when your guardian angel falls in love with you? Adter a traffic accident, Kyle Taylor is on the verge of death. His guardian angel Sarah makes a deal with the Angel of Death to save his life. Even after returning, he experiences divine and demonic intervention, heralded by Sarah's appearance. She must protect him until it's time to face his destiny. Sinister forces have gathered to bring down the Kingdom of Heaven, and Kyle is caught on the front lines of a REAL Holy War! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

The fantasy comic for adults, paralleled by none. All the over-the-top graphic sci- fi/fantasy madness you always expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal. New short stories by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! MATURE AUDIENCES Magazine$5.99 Cover price $5.99.

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by Jason Rand, Gabe Pena, & Various In the wake of Hate's escape, Neo-Force buries their dead. There is little time for mourning, however, as a desperate call for help summons the NTF to a crisis in South America and Senator Strickland begins his play for control of Neo-Force. With their roster reduced by a full third, how can the NTF hope to save the city of Lima from a ruthless neogenic assault ? or even survive? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Mike Carey Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Tim Bradstreet "Reasons to be Cheerful," Part 1 of 4. John Constantine's three illegitimate children are back ? only this time, they're going after John's few remaining friends and loved ones. Can an aged and exhausted Constantine match three beings born with all of the Hellblazer's magical talents but with the hearts of demons? On sale Nov 24 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US ? MATURE AUDIENCES Cover price $2.75.

1st printing. Written by Mike Carey. Art and cover by Leonardo Manco. An epic horror story written by Mike Carey with stunningly visceral art by Leonardo Manco, JOHN CONSTANTINE: HELLBLAZER ? ALL HIS ENGINES is a 128-page original hardcover graphic novel scheduled to coincide with the release of the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures film Constantine starring Keanu Reeves. When a mysterious worldwide plague puts millions of people into deadly comas - including Chas Chandler's granddaughter, Tricia - Earth's foremost expert on the bizarre, John Constantine, steps in with the "cure." John is happy to do a favor for his oldest and closest friend, but in scratching the surface of this seemingly personal tragedy, he finds a mad demon in a body woven out of cancer cells; a plot to build franchised Hells in the cities of men and unleash a plague of coma cases stretching from London to L.A. To rescue a single innocent child from the clutches of this evil, both John and Chas will have to face temptations they never dreamed of, forging alliances with monsters every bit as terrible as the ones they're fighting. And in the end, when he's out of gas and in the hands of his enemies, the Hellblazer is always up for that one last desperate game of poker. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

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Written by Will Pfeifer Art and cover by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger. Picking Up the Pieces 4/4. The final battle over the H-E-R-O device! Robby Reed, failed metahuman Matt Allen and schoolgirl Andrea Allen face off against the deadly maniac who possessed the H-device. Who'll switch sides? Who'll die trying? And what's the final fate of the H- device? Final issue. On sale Nov 17 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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Astonish Edition - 1st printing. Collects Herobear and the Kid (1999) #1-5. Story and art by Mike Kunkel. Here it is! The first collection of the Eisner and Ignatz Award-nominated series, Herobear & The Kid, by creator Mike Kunkel! This hardcover edition collects the hugely successful first story of a young boy named Tyler and his most magical inheritance... a stuffed toy bear that can come to life as Herobear! Follow Tyler's journey as he learns about his inheritance and also his destiny. This magical collection collects all 5 issues in a beautiful, hardbound format to present the story for both young and old alike. It will be filled with extra sketches, notes, and drawings, and each hardbound edition will also come with it's very own full color animation cel of Herobear and Tyler flying as the best friends they were meant to be! This special edition will be limited and only available in this one-time printing, so don't forget to "remember your childhood... and pass it on!" Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 150 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Written by Brian Walker and Greg Walker. Art by Chance Browne. Hi and Lois was created in 1954 by Mort Walker and Dik Browne. This classic American comic strip has been entertaining newspaper readers for over five decades. The stars of the feature — Hi, Lois, Chip, Dot, Trixie, and Dawg Flagston — provide a warm, loving portrait of a wholesome family with traditional values and modern-day sensibilities. In todays often dysfunctional world, the Flagstons put the fun into functional family. Whether its busy parents juggling jobs and raising a family, a teen coping with self-image, sibling rivalry among the youngsters, or a toddler learning about her place in the world, Hi and Lois has kept pace with mainstream life. The first Hi and Lois Sunday page was released on October 14, 1956. Mort and Dik always looked on these weekly instalments as an opportunity to showcase their best work. To them, a Sunday page was more than just an expanded daily strip. Mort would challenge Dik with ideas that inspired him to create a graphic masterpiece. Childhood fantasies, nostalgia trips, seasonal strolls, summer vacations, and holiday celebrations were among the many recurrent themes explored in these episodes. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

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Volume 80 -1st printing. Adventure Fiction featuring the third issue of "The Green Lama - "Babies for Sale." A gigantic, sinister plot, engineered by a master criminal - a monstrous traffic in human misery, hidden behind the portals of a home for children - brings The Green Lama to Hollywood to combat an evil far greater than any he had faced before! Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 124 pages, Text ( with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $7.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Akira is beginning a new school year at Kaio Middle School. With his daunting reputation as the Toya Meijin's son, Akira finds he must prove himself to more than a few mean and jealous classmates. With the help of upperclassman Yuri Hidaka, Akira finds the confidence to persevere in his hunt to beat Hikaru. Meanwhile, Hikaru is having a hard enough time just trying to find a third teammate to play on the Haze Middle School Go Club. Then Akari, Kimihiro and Hikaru discover there is someone worthy enough to possibly help them win some Go tournaments. 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.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Intimate Apparel!" By Hikaru Hayashi and Kimiko Morimoto. Graphic-sha's Costume Encyclopedia series is designed to help manga artists to accurately portray their characters in costumes by providing over 4,000 reference illustrations, with manga characters appearing as models in various poses and angles. Volume 2 uncovers undergarments and lingerie. English text. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), B&W. Cover price $24.99.

Regular cover by John Kantz. Story and art by Robert Acosta, Fred Perry and David Hutchison. The popular manga-style creators of Antarctic Press demonstrate how to create the manga-influenced art of 21st century comics. The basics: how to use manga art paper; deciphering the markings in the margins. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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Variant cover by Fred Perry. Story and art by Robert Acosta, Fred Perry and David Hutchison. The popular manga-style creators of Antarctic Press demonstrate how to create the manga-influenced art of 21st century comics. The basics: how to use manga art paper; deciphering the markings in the margins. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Variant wraparound cover by David Hutchison. Story and art by Robert Acosta, Fred Perry and David Hutchison. The popular manga-style creators of Antarctic Press demonstrate how to create the manga-influenced art of 21st century comics. The basics: how to use manga art paper; deciphering the markings in the margins. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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HARD KNOCKS #3 (OF 4) Written by Bruce Jones Art & Cover by Jae Lee PART 3 (OF 4) It's clobbering ti?-OOF! Bruce Jones and superstar artist Jae Lee ring the bell for round three between two of Marvel's most powerful sluggers. Kick back and relax with a frosty mug, but make sure your teeth are still in your head. These fights are so big, even the readers need a mouthpiece! 32 PGS./ MARVEL PSR ...$3.50 UPC: 5960605605-00311 Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Peter Milligan Art by Cliff Chiang Cover by John Watkiss. "The Second Coming" Part 3 of 3. Slipping dangerously deeper into the identity of Paul James ? the supposed New Messiah ? Chance promises to raise the dead before a TV audience. But with a vengeful father and church elders scheming in the shadows, will people be witnessing a miracle or a martyrdom? On sale Nov 17 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US ? MATURE AUDIENCES Cover price $2.95.

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(Written, penciled, and cover by) Tony Daniel (I) Kevin Conrad (Col) Richard and Tanya Horie In just 12 hours, Bruno will become a deadly walking plague that will wipe out the entire human population on Planet Thera. Alia Sparrow, head of Thera's Human Crimes Bureau, has a horrible decision to make: Should she destroy him and save all of humankind? Or invade the inner core of the evil geneticist Crucifer's laboratory to find the vaccine that can save him? The answer won't be an easy one, and will push Sparrow and her partner Greta to the brink of their friendship! Full color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series Cover price $2.99.

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Wizard World Texas Exclusive Cover. Limited to 2000 copies. (W) Mark Waid (Art and cover) Marc Silvestri. Top Cow's next GREAT ongoing series starts here! When the government goes too far, the highest authority steps in! Wolf and Ellis are the superpowered hunter-killers in the secret Failsafe branch of the government. Their mission: Watch the Watchmen, police the police, and fulfill the missions that are blacker than Black Ops! Fast-paced superhero action against a backdrop of lies and deception take center stage in this introductory-priced issue from acclaimed writer Mark Waid (Fantastic Four) and groundbreaking artist Marc Silvestri (New X-Men)! Full color 24 pages Introduction to a new ongoing series

by Alan Moore & Lorenzo Lorente One of Alan Moore's greatest works, and his most critically acclaimed novella of all time, is now painstakingly adapted to comic books. Moore's frequent collaborator, Antony Johnston, has carefully preserved the story as it is presented in sequential form with stunning grey-painted art by new sensations Lorenzo Lorente and Sebastian Fiumara, all under the watchful eye of Moore himself. This four-issue masterpiece launches with an extra-large first issue. What would you pay to learn the innermost secrets of wizards? Young prostitute Somsom has made the ultimate sacrifice; literally sworn to secrecy by cosmetic surgery, the two halves of Somsom's brain have been severed, leaving her able to hear and see... but not speak or act. now Somsom's unique attributes will put her firmly in the center of an impossible dilemma, as an old friend return to the House Without Clocks, and a deadly game of domination begins... available in Regular and Wraparound covers by Fiumara. MATURE THEMES REGULAR?40pgs, B&W$3.99 WRAPAROUND?40pgs, B&W$3.99 Cover price $3.99.