Comic books July 2005

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Art magazine with illustrations, art, and comics as well as interviews with the artists. Features artwork by Jeff Benham, Chiara Caballero, Myron Macklin, Ruben Moreno, Miko Peru, Lesley Reppeteaux, and Thomax. 52 pgs, text w/ B&W and color illustrations Cover price $5.50.

Volume 66 - 1st printing. "Balloon-Busting Aces of World War 1!" Written by Jon Guttman. Art by Harry Dempsey. Tethered balloons reached their zenith as a means of providing a stationary observation platform above the battlefield during World War I. It took a special breed of daredevil to take on such odds deep in enemy lines in order to destroy a balloon, with Balloon specialists such as Willy Coppens, Pierre Bourjade and Michel Coiffard rising to the challenge. This book covers the story of these 'balloon busters' from both sides in World War 1 through a mix of first-hand accounts and expert analysis, which compares tactics, theatres of operation, aircraft types and the overall odds for success. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

Volume 67 - 1st printing. "Sopwith Pup Aces of World War 1!" Written by Norman Franks. Art by Harry Dempsey. The Sopwith Pup was the forerunner of the hugely successful Sopwith Camel, which duly became the most successful fighter of World War 1. The first proper British fighting scout, the first Pups – the Royal Naval Air Service – arrived on the Western Front in 1916. Although regarded as a 'nice' aeroplane to fly, pilots who used it in combat gained much success during the first half of 1917. The Royal Flying Corps also used the Pup from January 1917 onwards, with the final combats with the machine occurring in December of that year. This book describes the combat careers of the successful Pup aces, how they flew and how they fought. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

Volume 153 - 1st printing. "Toulon 1793!" Written by Robert Forczyk. Art by Adam Hook. In August 1793 Republican France teetered on the brink of collapse. On every front her enemies' armies swept forwards across her borders - the very survival of the Revolution itself was at stake. In Toulon, the strategically vital home port of France's Mediterranean fleet, a coup had overthrown the Republican government and handed over the city to the blockading British navy. In this, perhaps her darkest hour, France's saviour was at hand in the shape of a Captain of Artillery whose name all Europe would soon know - Napoleon Bonaparte. This title describes the Republican victory at Toulon that not only saved the Revolution but also saw the young Napoleon Bonaparte begin his meteoric rise to power. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

Volume 160 - 1st printing. "Battle of the Boyne 1690!" Written by Michael McNally. Art by Graham Turner. In April 1685, James II ascended the English throne. An overt Catholic, James proved unpopular with his Protestant subjects, and a group of nobles invited the Dutch prince William of Orange to take the throne in the Glorious Revolution of 1688; James II fled to France. James returned in 1689, a French fleet landing him at Kinsale in Ireland. On 14 June 1690, William led an army to Ireland and came face-to-face with the Jacobites along the banks of the Boyne near Drogheda. This book describes the events that led to the momentous battle on 1 July that would decide the fate of the crown of England. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

Volume 52 - 1st printing. " US Navy F-14 Tomcat Units of Operation Iraqi Freedom!" Written by Tony Holmes. Art by Jim Laurier. Since the limited Desert Fox campaign against Iraq in December 1998, the Tomcat has been integral to virtually all combat operations involving the US Navy in the Arabian Gulf. Indeed, on every carrier deployment to the Persian Gulf since Desert Fox, the F-14 unit(s) on station has ventured into 'The Sand Box' over southern Iraq and prosecuted targets operating in contravention to United Nations security council resolutions. This book covers the F-14 Operation Iraqi Freedom actions against battlefield targets and integrated air defence sites, command and control centres, regime leadership targets and military installations in Baghdad, Tikrit, Mosul and Kirkuk. Softcover, 98 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

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Volume 109 - 1st printing. "The British Home Front 1939-45!" Written by Martin Brayley. Art by Malcolm McGregor. The population of Britain was mobilized to support the war effort on a scale unseen in any other Western democracy - or in Nazi Germany. They endured long working shifts, shortages of food and all other goods, and complete government control of their daily lives. Most men and women were conscripted or volunteered for additional tasks outside their formal working hours. Under the air raids that destroyed the centres of many towns and made about 2 million homeless, more than 60,000 civilians were killed and 86,000 seriously injured. This fascinating illustrated summary of wartime life, and the organizations that served on the Home front, is a striking record of endurance and sacrifice. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 110 - 1st printing. "Sassanian Elite Cavalry AD 224-642!" Written by Kaveh Farrokh. Art by Angus McBride. The Sassanians ruled the last great imperial Empire of Persia before the Arab conquests of the 7th century. Rome's only equal in the classical world, the Sassanian Empire had an enormous impact on the development of architecture, mythology, arts, music, military tactics and technology. Within the Sassanian military, the cavalry was the most influential element, and Sassanian cavalry tactics were adopted by the Romans, Arabs, and Turks. Their cavalry systems of weaponry, battle tactics, Tamgas, Medallions, court customs, and costumes influenced Romano-Byzantine and medieval European culture, and this book allows the reader to see how a little-studied eastern power affected the development of cavalry traditions in the western world. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 32 - 1st printing. "Crusader Castles in the Holy Land 1192-1302!" Written by David Nicolle. Art by Adam Hook. The debacle of the Second Crusade in 1148 caused the Crusader States to realise the necessity of developing a more cautious strategy. The original expansionist spirit largely disappeared, and the Crusader States made priorities of strengthening their existing fortifications and towns and building new castles. These structures encompassed core aspects of Western European military architecture with the integration of rapidly developing Arab and Islamic traditions. Following Fortress 21: 'Crusader Castles in the Holy Land 1097–1192', this book examines the design, development and defensive principles of some of the best-known Crusader fortifications and castles, including Crac des Chevaliers, Castel Blanc, Arsuf, Margat, Atlit, Montfort and Acre. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $18.95.

Volume 424 - 1st printing. "The Chinese Army 1937-49!" Written by Philip Jowett. Art by Stephen Walsh. Although the Chinese contribution to Allied victory in World War II is often ignored, China fought the Japanese Empire for far longer than any other belligerent nation. By the time that the Sino-Japanese War became absorbed into the wider conflict at the end of 1941, Chinese armies had already suffered huge casualties and half the country had been lost. By fighting on with Allied support, China tied down a million Japanese troops. After Japan's defeat in 1945, China was immediately plunged back into civil war between Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists and Mao Tse-tung's Communists; and the latter's victory in 1949 changed the world for the rest of the 20th century and beyond. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. "Modelling the Panzer IV in 1/72 scale!" By Alex Clark. Although not as glamorous as vehicles such as the Panther and Tiger, the Panzer IV formed an extremely important part of the German armoured forces during World War II. This title provides detailed 1/72-scale build articles on a Panzer IV Ausf. H in winter camouflage, a Jagdpanzer IV, a late-version Sturmpanzer IV, a final version Sturmgeschütz IV, and a Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind. Conversions, interior detailing, kit-bashing, adding aftermarket figures and parts, finishing and weathering, plus special scale techniques are all covered in detail. A gallery section also features Panzer IV Ausf. H, Panzer IV L/70 (V), and Panzer IV L/70 (A) variants. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. "Modelling the Marder Self-Propelled Gun!" By Samuel Dwyer. The term Marder (meaning weasel) was the name given to this family of open-topped tank destroyers. Combining high mobility and heavy firepower, they saw significant combat action in several theatres, This book provides a detailed guide to modelling the Marder in 1/35 scale, and offers diverse challenges to modellers of all abilities. Conversions, interior detailing, kit bashing, adding aftermarket figures and parts, creating different finishes and weathering techniques are all covered in step-by-step visual detail. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 98- 1st printing. "US Army Infantryman in Vietnam 1965-73!" Written by Gordon L Rottman. Art by Kevin Lyles. This book tells the compelling story of the average US infantryman in Vietnam. Beginning with conscription, enlistment, Basic Training, and Advanced Individual Training at the Armed Forces Induction Center at Fort Polk (the infamous "Tigerland"), it goes on to explore the day-to-day realities of service in Vietnam, from routine tasks at the firebase to search-and-destroy missions, rocket attacks, and firefights in the field. Weaponry, clothing, and equipment are all described and shown in detailed color plates. A vivid picture of the unique culture and experiences of these soldiers emerges - from their vernacular to the prospect of returning to an indifferent, if not hostile, homeland. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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"It Came Seeking Me" written by JD Calderon with art by Matthew Lunsford. B&W, 38 pages, standard paper stock, cardstock cover. Cover price $3.00.

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Written by Phil Jimenez Art and cover by Jimenez & Andy Lanning Phil Jimenez's imaginative 12-issue series heats up! After a vicious battle with the cyborgs, Siobhan and her friends are taken to Otherworld, where they are immediately divided: half go to a world ruled by magic, and the other half find themselves in a world created by technology. While both sides are shown the beauty of their respective worlds, evil and danger lurk just beneath the surface. On sale May 25 ? 3 of 12 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Judd Winick Art by Carlos D'Anda Cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza Part 2 of the 4-part "The Insiders" crossover with TEEN TITANS! Secrets are revealed and Indigo's origin is explored as the Outsiders join the Titans for an all-out battle against two of DC's most powerful villains! On sale May 25 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Looking For Trouble!" Collects Outsiders (2003 3rd Series) #1-6 and the lead story from Teen Titans/Outsiders Secret Files (2003).

Written by JUDD WINICK. Art by TOM RANEY, SCOTT HANNA, CHRISCROSS, SEAN PARSONS, IVAN REIS, CARLO BARBERI, MARC CAMPOS, and NORM RAPMUND. Cover by RANEY AND HANNA.

The exploits of Nightwing, Arsenal, and the rest of comics' hottest new super-team are collected in a new volume. The Outsiders take on Gorilla Grodd and his ferocious monkey army in an attempt to rescue President Luthor, face off against the dangerous Brother Blood, and more!

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

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by David Hutchison As Dorothy begins her journey to find the great and powerful Oz, she encounters dangers she could never imagine, but also befriends some unlikely allies in her time of need. Can they help Dorothy find home and thwart the sinister designs of the Wicked Witch? 32pgs, B&WSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by Gary Shipman. Paul's pathway home is interrupted when he sent headlong over a great cliff...How can he ever survive? This wonderful series has been nominated for Eisner, Harvey, and Russ Manning Awards. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. "Near Life Experiences of Peter Orbach!" Written by Andrew Foley. Art by Scott Mooney, Nick Craine and Scott Mooney. Peter Orbach wants to live, but that doesn't do him much good now that he's in Hell. Peter isn't the first person to believe he shouldn't be damned, but he may be the first that's objectively correct. Somehow, his soulless body still lives; and from all appearances, it's doing great without him. Softcover, 152 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Cover by Gisele Lagace by T. Campbell and Gisele Legace. In "The Ticket," Aggie learns just how far she'll go for literary fame, and a boy who could be special enters the edges of Penny's life. And in "Weights," we get the slightest peek into the background of Aggie's mysterious crush. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Mike S. Miller. By T. Campbell and Gisele Legace. In "The Ticket," Aggie learns just how far she'll go for literary fame, and a boy who could be special enters the edges of Penny's life. And in "Weights," we get the slightest peek into the background of Aggie's mysterious crush. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Edited by Alex Chun. Though wasp-waisted long-legged women were derigueur in the digests, Wenzel set himself apart from the rest of the best with his decidedly more Rubenesque rendering of the female form. Without a doubt, Wenzel is the most overlooked of all the pin-up cartoon artists of his era, but with this volume, which features a selection of his sexiest and most sensual ink-wash images, Wenzel takes his rightful place among Humorama's top artists. Softcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $18.95.

Written by Kyle Baker Art and cover by Baker. The jaw-dropping conclusion of a hilarious 2-part tale! Edwina, Plastic Man and Agent Morgan's adopted "daughter," go on a double date with a guy Plas can't stand. Hilarity ensues. (And no, that's not the guy's name.) ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Drew Hayes. Story by Keith Davidsen. Art by Aaron Bordner. Solo adventures featuring supporting characters from Drew Hayes celebrated series Poison Elves. The secret origin of Lynn, the beautiful thief who has Lusiphur's heart; a young girl named Lydia attempts to follow in Lusiphur's footsteps, but runs afoul of a former associate and all-out criminal named Grig. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Variant cover by Aaron Bordner. Story by Keith Davidsen. Art by Aaron Bordner. Solo adventures featuring supporting characters from Drew Hayes celebrated series Poison Elves. The secret origin of Lynn, the beautiful thief who has Lusiphur's heart; a young girl named Lydia attempts to follow in Lusiphur's footsteps, but runs afoul of a former associate and all-out criminal named Grig. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by MARC SUMERAK Pencils & Cover by GURIHIRU The Power family goes on a well-deserved vacation...but leave it to Jack to stir up all kinds of trouble along the way! When Jack finds himself outmatched by one of Marvel's most powerful villains, will another family of super heroes help save the day? It's clobberin' time when Power Pack teams up with the FANTASTIC FOUR! 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Written by Robbie Busch and Jon Lewis Art by Chris Cook & Mike DeCarlo Cover by Phil Moy Amoeba Boys keep falling on Townsville! And the only way the Powerpuffs can beat the Boys is to save them from themselves! On sale May 18 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.25.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING Art & Cover by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EXTRAVAGANZA!!!! Our fiftieth issue!! FIFTIEST!! (If, of course, we hadn't started the renumbering in a very successful move to pander to a larger audience.) But what will this special fiftieth issue entail? A lot. Because you asked for it! how about a short story written by Oeming and drawn by Bendis? How about two covers? One by Oeming and one by Bendis that when put together make one very cool image? How about double sized? How about an exclusive retrospective interview and a giant sized letter column and a couple of contractually obligated house ads? All that and it's a perfect jumping on point for new readers! Homicide Detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim investigate murders specific to superhero cases. and with all superheroes declared illegal, the city is in chaos. From the writer of some of your favorite marvel comics, (New Avengers, USM, Daredevil, Secret War) comes a brand new chapter from the award winning book! 48 PGS./Mature ...$3.95 POWERS #12 ? VARIANT EDITION 48 PGS./Mature ...$3.95 powers is TM & © 2004 Jinxworld Inc., 2004. All Rights Reserved. Cover price $3.95.

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Oeming cover - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING Art & Cover by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EXTRAVAGANZA!!!! Our fiftieth issue!! FIFTIEST!! (If, of course, we hadn't started the renumbering in a very successful move to pander to a larger audience.) But what will this special fiftieth issue entail? A lot. Because you asked for it! how about a short story written by Oeming and drawn by Bendis? How about two covers? One by Oeming and one by Bendis that when put together make one very cool image? How about double sized? How about an exclusive retrospective interview and a giant sized letter column and a couple of contractually obligated house ads? All that and it's a perfect jumping on point for new readers! Homicide Detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim investigate murders specific to superhero cases. and with all superheroes declared illegal, the city is in chaos. From the writer of some of your favorite marvel comics, (New Avengers, USM, Daredevil, Secret War) comes a brand new chapter from the award winning book! 48 PGS./Mature ...$3.95 POWERS #12 ? VARIANT EDITION 48 PGS./Mature ...$3.95 powers is TM & © 2004 Jinxworld Inc., 2004. All Rights Reserved. Cover price $3.95.

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New Format Edition - Volume 6 - 5th and later printings. "War in the Sun!" Collects Preacher (1995-2000) #34-40 and Preacher Special One Man's War (1998).

Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steve Dillon and Peter Snejbjerg. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry.

The story of Preacher Jesse Custer's ultimate battle with the Saint of Killers and the forces of Starr - and the catastrophic outcome - is collected in this exciting trade paperback. Also included is the Preacher Special: One Man's War one-shot profiling the villainous Starr.

Softcover, 240 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $17.99.

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New Format Edition - Volume 7 - 4th and later printings. "Salvation!" Collects Preacher (1995-2000) #41-50.

Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steve Dillon. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry.

Jesse Custer becomes the sheriff of a troubled Texas town. As Jesse confronts twisted local businessman Odin Quincannon - known as 'the Meatman' - the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan and a town whose inhabitants include a former Nazi spy and a woman who just happens to be Jesse's long-lost mother, he confronts the demons of his past, recommits himself to his search for God, and learns more about his father as he prepares to return to the life he left behind. This collection includes a cover gallery and reprints of issue #50's pin-ups of the Preacher cast by Jim Lee, Fabry, Tim Bradstreet, John McCrea, Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti, Doug Mahnke, and Kieron Dwyer.

Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Mature Readers

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Sneak peeks: 2 pages from Vigilante #1; 2 pages from Wraithborn #1; 3 pages from The Quitter; 2 pages from Fell #1. Flip covers: The Quitter by Dean Haspiel; Tim Burton's Corpse Bride action figure. Cover price $4.50.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. As far as winning strategies go, no effective game plan can be carried out without one essential factor - stamina. And when Seishun Academy's Eiji succumbs to exhaustion, their chances of securing the crucial win over St. Rudolph's fades with each drop of their hard-earned sweat. Then, Seishun's setback turns into an even more daunting situation when their team equalizer, Ryoma Echizen, treads unfamiliar ground in his match against the infamous lefty killer, Yuta. With Yuta's impressive win-loss record of 16-0 against left-handers, Ryoma's in for one tricky match. 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 $7.99.

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Art by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray Cover by Williams ABC. Collecting every PROMETHEA cover by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray, plus an essay by Williams describing the creative process. Retailer note: A signed version of this book was previously included with the PROMETHEA #32 variant edition. 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Cover price $5.99.

Art by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray Cover by Williams ABC. Collecting every PROMETHEA cover by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray, plus an essay by Williams describing the creative process. 48 pg, FC, Cover price $5.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Promethea (1999-2005) #26-32.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by J.H. Williams III. Cover by Williams and Jose Villarrubia.

This is it, the final volume of PROMETHEA. This is the story of the end of the world, of the last days before the Apocalypse, with guest stars from around the America's Best globe who try to do what they always do: save the day!

Hardcover, 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. "Episode 1: The New Raven!" By Scott Christian Sava and Karen Krajenbrink. Earth is under attack by alien robots and only an elite group of teens can save the planet. The Psi-Bor Stone, an ancient alien artifact, lets the members of Raven Team focus their latent telekinetic powers and pilot giant robots in a last defense against the attacks by evil Rajican. Softcover, 5-in. 6-in., full color. Cover price $9.99.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MICHAEL LARK Cover by MIKE MAYHEW "SECRET WAR" CONCLUDES! Jessica makes a last-ditch effort to find the missing Luke Cage. But will she ever find him? Will her life ever recover from the drama of Secret War? This issue is wall-to-wall guest stars. We'd tell you who, but that would ruin the surprises. Part 4 (of 4). 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Secret War!" Collects The Pulse (2004) #6-9. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by BRENT ANDERSON. Cover by MIKE MAYHEW. Jessica Jones and Luke Cage's lives have been destroyed by the events of the Secret War, so what is Jessica going to do about it? Fans of SECRET WAR? Feel THE PULSE as it pounds out more gritty intrigue even as it welcomes a new artist: award-winning comics superstar Brent (RISING STARS, ASTRO CITY) Anderson! Guest-starring: Captain America, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Nick Fury and more! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $11.99.

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Written by Garth Ennis Penciled by Leo Fernandez Cover by Tim Bradstreet "UP IS DOWN AND BLACK IS WHITE" part 3 of 6. Frank Castle's got big problems: Ubergangster Nicky Cavella is back with a vengeance. And if Frank is going to survive the experience he just might need a little help...from a secret admirer. Part 3 (of 6). 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.