Comic books June 2005

Official Magazine. "Brian's Bytes and Bolts" by Brian Savage (p. 1). "Transformers Alternator Wheeljack," a review by J.E. Alvarez with photos by Joe Moore (p. 1). "Hasbro SNEAK PEAK!" thanks to Hasbro's Jerry Jivoin (p. 2). "Interview with Chris Sarcinni" (sic), by J.E. Alvarez (p. 3). "Transformers Cybertron Vector Prime: a Review" by J.E. Alvarez, photos courtesy of Joe Moore (pp. 4-5). "Iron-on Patches: The Second Transformers In-Pack Premium," by Karl Hartman (pp. 6-7). "Built to Rule, The End of the Line," by J.E. Alvarez (pp. 8-9). "Crumplezone - The Sleek Beefcake," a review by Karl Hartman (pp. 9-10). "Balancing Act, Part 2" - comic story by Forest Lee and Dan Khanna (pp. 11-16).

1st printing. Collects Transformers Magazine (1984-1991 UK) #219-222, 229, 237-239, 249-250, 272-274, and 282-283. Written by Simon Furman. Art by Andrew Wildman. A new series of manga-sized black and white digest-sized books from Titan featuring U.K. stories that have never been collected! From a battle with a matrix-powered harbinger of destruction, to the truth about what exactly lurks in the Cybertronian underworld, Aspects of Evil and Way of the Warrior features work from a stellar cast of UK creators that appeared in the Transformers UK editions. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

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1st printing. Written by Anne Ploy. Art and cover by Loïc Malnati. This thrilling prequel to Trangenesis 2029 Vol. 1: Fides explores a frightening melding of religion, technology and government! Three students of Octagonia have a mission: to create a model of the supreme god. But when their program is stolen, they find themselves trapped in a deadly worldwide conspiracy! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $17.99.

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Written by Jason Hall Art and cover by John Watkiss Carter Lennox's life is spiraling out of control, and things only get worse when he spends a day following what appears to be his doppelganger. And the longer Lennox follows, the more surreal his world becomes. On sale April 20 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Gary Dourdan ("CSI") cover. June 5, 2005. Inside: TV's Sexiest Men; Lisa Kudrow" in "The Comeback"; Stephen Spielberg's "Into the West." Cover price $2.49.

Hugh Laurie ("House") cover. June 5, 2005. Inside: TV's Sexiest Men; Lisa Kudrow" in "The Comeback"; Stephen Spielberg's "Into the West." Cover price $2.49.

James Denton ("Desperate Housewives") cover. June 5, 2005. Inside: TV's Sexiest Men; Lisa Kudrow" in "The Comeback"; Stephen Spielberg's "Into the West." Cover price $2.49.

John Holloway ("Lost") cover. June 5, 2005. Inside: TV's Sexiest Men; Lisa Kudrow" in "The Comeback"; Stephen Spielberg's "Into the West." Cover price $2.49.

Patrick Dempsey ("Grey's Anatomy") cover. June 5, 2005. Inside: TV's Sexiest Men; Lisa Kudrow" in "The Comeback"; Stephen Spielberg's "Into the West." Cover price $2.49.

Tom Westman ("Survivor") cover. June 5, 2005. Inside: TV's Sexiest Men; Lisa Kudrow" in "The Comeback"; Stephen Spielberg's "Into the West." Cover price $2.49.

Cover 1 of 4: Meg and Chris of "Family Guy." June 12, 2005. Inside: "Family Guy" guide; Carrie Underwood of "American Idol"; behind the scenes at "4400"; "Six Feet Under." Cover price $2.49.

Cover 2 of 4: Lois and Peter of "Family Guy." June 12, 2005. Inside: "Family Guy" guide; Carrie Underwood of "American Idol"; behind the scenes at "4400"; "Six Feet Under." Cover price $2.49.

Cover 3 of 4: Brian of "Family Guy." June 12, 2005. Inside: "Family Guy" guide; Carrie Underwood of "American Idol"; behind the scenes at "4400"; "Six Feet Under." Cover price $2.49.

Cover 4 of 4: Stewie of "Family Guy." June 12, 2005. Inside: "Family Guy" guide; Carrie Underwood of "American Idol"; behind the scenes at "4400"; "Six Feet Under." Cover price $2.49.

June 19, 2005. Cover: Kelly Ripa. Inside: Ripa article/interview; Kathy Hilton/Tommy Lee interview; "Hottest Dads on Air" (Chris Meloni, Peter Gallacher, Treat Williams, Jason Bateman, Jake Weber, Harold Perrineau, and others). Cover price $2.49.

Carl Edwards/Mark Martin cover. June 26, 2005. Inside: NASCAR; "Bewitched"; "Rescue Me"; "Being Bobby Brown"; Kyra Sedgwick of "The Closer"; "Entourage." Cover price $2.49.

Jimmie Johnson/Jeff Gordon cover. June 26, 2005. Inside: NASCAR; "Bewitched"; "Rescue Me"; "Being Bobby Brown"; Kyra Sedgwick of "The Closer"; "Entourage." Cover price $2.49.

Elliott Sadler/Dale Jarrett cover. June 26, 2005. Inside: NASCAR; "Bewitched"; "Rescue Me"; "Being Bobby Brown"; Kyra Sedgwick of "The Closer"; "Entourage." Cover price $2.49.

Michael Waltrip/Dale Earnhardt Jr. cover. June 26, 2005. Inside: NASCAR; "Bewitched"; "Rescue Me"; "Being Bobby Brown"; Kyra Sedgwick of "The Closer"; "Entourage." Cover price $2.49.

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Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Juan Santacruz The Righteous has returned! After eight years in a coma imprisoned by an alien race, the most destructive force Earth has ever produced is awake ? and he wants to unite the world beneath his hand! Plus, what connection is there between Twilight and Rene? On sale April 6 ? 3 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Warren Ellis Pencils & Cover by Adam Kubert "THE N-ZONE" The FF have come face-to-face with the remaining inhabitants of the N-Zone!! Will they make it through meeting Ultimate Annihilus and his fellow survivors? Witness the colossal climax to the concluding chapter of the N-Zone saga! Part 6 (of 6). 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #1-12. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, MARK MILLAR & WARREN ELLIS. Art by ADAM KUBERT & STUART IMMONEN. Cover by BRYAN HITCH. This deluxe hardcover collects ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 1: THE FANTASTIC and ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 2: DOOM, plus a hefty helping of DVD-style extras. In THE FANTASTIC, witness the beginnings of the Four ? Reed Richards, Johnny Storm, Susan Storm and Ben Grimm ? super-hero icons for the new century! When high-school genius Reed enrolls at a secret government-sponsored school for the most gifted minds in the world, he unwittingly embarks on the journey of a lifetime! In DOOM, Reed and his friends must learn to adapt to their amazing new situation. But before they can even begin to get accustomed, former classmate Victor Van Damme ? who was transformed by the same experiment as the Fantastic Four ? returns to exact his revenge! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "N-Zone!" Collects Ultimate Fantastic Four (2004-2009) #13-18. Written by WARREN ELLIS. Cover & pencils by ADAM KUBERT. It's the beginning of the FF's exploration of the mysterious N-Zone! Young Reed Richards wants to duplicate the accident that changed the four into the bizarre beings they've become and thereby reverse the process. But will his noble attempts at redress cause more harm than good? 144 pages, softcover, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Written by Orson Scott Card Penciled by Andy Kubert Cover by ANDY KUBERT The second chapter of the biggest book of the year is here! Sci-Fi legend Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game, Speaker for the Dead) and comic book royalty Andy Kubert (1602, Wolverine:Origin) bring you the second part of the secret origin of Tony Stark, Ultimate Iron Man! A child of science and nature, Tony Stark is not like "normal" kids?he's much more. See the construction of the man and his armor! 32 PGS./Marvel PSR+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Warren Ellis Pencils & Cover by Steve McNiven Kree soldier Mahr Vehl has abandoned his mission on our planet to prevent mankind's ascension to the stars. And his sudden betrayal may mean a swift doom for the Earth. 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by MARK BAGLEY "HOBGOBLIN" Young Harry Osborn has come to believe that his friend, Peter Parker, killed his father Norman when Peter was Spider-Man. Now, Harry plans a horrifying, misguided vengeance that could end Peter's life. Prepare for the battle of Spider-Man and the Hobgoblin!! Will either survive this epic encounter? Part 4 (of 6). 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by MARK BAGLEY "HOBGOBLIN" Young Harry Osborn has come to believe that his friend, Peter Parker, killed his father Norman when Peter was Spider-Man. Now, Harry plans a horrifying, misguided vengeance that could end Peter's life. Prepare for the battle of Spider-Man and the Hobgoblin!! Will either survive this epic encounter? Part 5 (of 6). 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Brian Vaughan Art by Steve Dillon. Cover by Stuart Immonen."A Hard Lesson" Introducing an all-new villain to the Ultimate Universe! When a dangerous young mutant immune to psychic control takes Charles Xavier and the rest of a Manhattan bank hostage, the Professor must lead a diverse group of humans in a risky bid to end the siege. 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Mark Millar Pencils & Cover by Bryan Hitch The all-action issue you've been waiting for! The Ultimates are pitted in pitched battle against their renegade member--The Mighty Thor! Can even the greatest super team on Earth take down a Norse thunder god? 32 PGS./Marvel PSR+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Reprint of Uncanny X-Men # 451 that originally came packaged with X-23 from Marvel Legends Series 12 (Apocalypse Series). Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Pencils & Cover by ALAN DAVIS "THE CRUELEST CUT" PARTS 1 & 2 (OF 2) Wolverine's 30th Anniversary Celebration starts off with a bang as the X-Men investigate some mysterious murders in New York City. All the victims seem to have been cut to pieces by blades?Adamantium blades! But if Wolverine didn't murder these people...then who did?! 32 PGS.

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Written by Chris Claremont Pencils & Cover by Alan Davis "ON ICE!" The X-Men's Savage Land adventure continues! Their strange new foes are bent on claiming the Earth for their own?and they plan on using the might of the X-Men to do it! The merry mutants must make some uneasy alliances to stop the only enemies they aren't a match for?their own teammates! Guest-starring Ka-Zar! Part 4 (of 5). 32 PGS. Cover price $2.25.

by Various Don Rosa provides the cover and lead story this issue with his sequel to "Crown of the Crusader Kings": "The Old Castle's Other Secret?A Letter from Home." Also featured is "Next Stop, Bagpipe Halt," by Daniel Branca, as well as Gyro Gearloose and Beagle Boys short stories. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale June 29, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Master storyteller Stan Sakai continues Usagi Yojimbo, his internationally acclaimed samurai adventure! In this issue, the third installment of "The Treasure of the Mother of Mountains," Tomoe Ame, bodyguard to the Geishu lord, fights for her life in her own province ... and with ronin Usagi at her side! Lord Sanada, a malicious and greedy opportunist who is operating an illegal gold mine, set his murderous warriors after Tomoe last issue. And though Lord Noriyuki knows that Tomoe is missing, the jealous Lord Horikawa advises him to do nothing. When Usagi is sentenced to death, will Tomoe turn herself in to save his life? Find out, this month in Usagi Yojimbo! Cover price $2.99.

Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Martial arts is more than just a battle to defeat your opponent, it's also a conflict to overcome yourself. And Inshun of Hozoin Temple comes upon this realization right in the midsts of his epic rematch against Musashi. Last time, Inshun was too much for Musashi to handle, but now the tables are turned as Inshun faces his own personal demons as well as a new and revitalized Musashi. Meanwhile, Matahachi is reunited with his mother, and together, they swear an oath to defeat Musashi. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

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by Mike Hoffman. Real Vampires are all around us and always have been, but you've never seen them "in the light" until now, in this bloodthirsty and wildly erotic odyssey into the darkly delicious appetites of the Children of the Night. Your host for story and art? Mister Macabre himself, Mike Hoffman! 7x10, 24pgs, B&WSRP: $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Written by Matthew Spatola, art by Jason Ossman. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Philip Bond. Grant Morrison's and Philip Bond's modern-day, apocalyptic "Arabian Nights" concludes! Ali is dead and Prince Rama lies powerless, as the fossil devils bent on destroying the world prepare to sink the Continent of America! Can Sofia save the day, or will eternal night fall? Witness the clash of ancient empires, voyage beyond death, and watch the world as it ends in Vimanarama! On sale April 27 ? 3 of 3 ? 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 – 1st printing. "The Power of Friendship!" Written by Parke Godwin. The first two W.I.T.C.H. stories are shown in their original comic format. See what happens when the five ordinary girls discover their extraordinary powers! Softcover, 5 -in. x 8-in., 122 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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First appearance of Michonne. Zombie bondage cover. Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN, art by CHARLIE ADLARD, and cover by TONY MOORE. The group has a visitor, but is she friend, foe or worse? Where did she come from? How did she survive? Can she be trusted? This is the beginning of a new story arc, an excellent jumping-on point for new readers. The quest to rebuild civilization starts here. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1921-1922!" By Frank King. Edited and designed by award-winning comics virtuoso Chris Ware, these volumes reprint the first six years of Frank King's Walt and Skeezix. One of the pioneering giants of American comic strips, Frank King made his lasting mark by creating this iconic comic, which became one of the most widely syndicated and popular strips in North America until King's death in 1969. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "1921-1922!" By Frank King. Edited and designed by award-winning comics virtuoso Chris Ware, these volumes reprint the first six years of Frank King's Walt and Skeezix. One of the pioneering giants of American comic strips, Frank King made his lasting mark by creating this iconic comic, which became one of the most widely syndicated and popular strips in North America until King's death in 1969. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

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by Various William Van Horn's latest ten-pager, "Nature Boy," is the subject for this issue's cover and the lead story. Also featured is the first two installments of the not-to-be-missed 12- part Mythos Island series by Pat and Carol McGreal, Per Hedman, and Cesar Ferioli;. a vintage Lil' Bad Wolf tale, and more. SC, 7x10, 68 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Dangerous Disguise!" The wraparound cover is a recreation of the original Vacation Parade #2 cover, restored by Rick Keene. The interior consists of new and vintage tales with a vacation theme, highlighted by Carl Barks' classic Donald adventure, "Dangerous Disguise," and a rarely- seen Mickey story, "Rams-Head Ramblers," by Bill Wright, from the original Vacation Parade #2. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $8.95.

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Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Walter Geovani. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash after she is beaten within an inch of her life. Once, all the amoral assassin was after was cold hard cash in a post-apocalyptic city called Sodom. Now she's after payback against an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires. It's an over-the-top, blood-soaked conclusion including Furies, nuns, death-metal vampire assassins and more carnage than you can shake a limb at. Will War Angel reunite with Scarlet? Will Sodom survive the wreckage? The only thing for sure is a huge body count! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Shocking cover. Limited to 750 copies. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Walter Geovani. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash after she is beaten within an inch of her life. Once, all the amoral assassin was after was cold hard cash in a post-apocalyptic city called Sodom. Now she's after payback against an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires. It's an over-the-top, blood-soaked conclusion including Furies, nuns, death-metal vampire assassins and more carnage than you can shake a limb at. Will War Angel reunite with Scarlet? Will Sodom survive the wreckage? The only thing for sure is a huge body count! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

Deadly cover. Limited to 750 copies. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Walter Geovani. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash after she is beaten within an inch of her life. Once, all the amoral assassin was after was cold hard cash in a post-apocalyptic city called Sodom. Now she's after payback against an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires. It's an over-the-top, blood-soaked conclusion including Furies, nuns, death-metal vampire assassins and more carnage than you can shake a limb at. Will War Angel reunite with Scarlet? Will Sodom survive the wreckage? The only thing for sure is a huge body count! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

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Ryp cover. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Walter Geovani. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash after she is beaten within an inch of her life. Once, all the amoral assassin was after was cold hard cash in a post-apocalyptic city called Sodom. Now she's after payback against an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires. It's an over-the-top, blood-soaked conclusion including Furies, nuns, death-metal vampire assassins and more carnage than you can shake a limb at. Will War Angel reunite with Scarlet? Will Sodom survive the wreckage? The only thing for sure is a huge body count! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Adrian cover. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Walter Geovani. War Angel, an amoral assassin-for-hire, is on the run and in desperate need of cash after she is beaten within an inch of her life. Once, all the amoral assassin was after was cold hard cash in a post-apocalyptic city called Sodom. Now she's after payback against an imperialistic Warlock clan and a coven of sado-science worshiping vampires. It's an over-the-top, blood-soaked conclusion including Furies, nuns, death-metal vampire assassins and more carnage than you can shake a limb at. Will War Angel reunite with Scarlet? Will Sodom survive the wreckage? The only thing for sure is a huge body count! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.