Comic books January 2006

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By Various. The team at Narwain Publishing has been shocked and saddened by the tragedy that has befallen the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf Region of the United States as a result of Hurricane Katrina. We are now in the process of pulling together a graphic album to help raise money for the relief efforts. The book will celebrate the great city of New Orleans and its significant and diverse culture, and will not contain stories about Narwain characters. The goal of New Orleans and Jazz is to pay fond tribute to the city with poetic, musical stories. All proceeds of New Orleans and Jazz will go to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Narwain will be publishing the album at its own expense and all revenues will go to relief organizations, like the American Red Cross. 32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Rick Leonardi & Cam Smith. Cover by Tom Grummett & Gary Erskine. So what do you do after kicking the crap out of the New Avengers? Songbird has to face some tough decisions when the T-Bolts' new "handlers" demand that her team jump through ever-nastier hoops. Meanwhile, what's the deal with MACH IV and Blizzard's new team? Where has Swordsman been hiding since the Purple Man went down? And what does Joystick do when she's recruited by the greatest game-player in the entire universe? 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Volume 118 - 1st printing. "US Submarines 1941–45!" Written by Jim Christley. Art by Tony Bryan. Naval warfare in the Pacific changed completely with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The strategic emphasis shifted from battleships to much more lethal, far-ranging weapons systems; one of these was the submarine. This book details the design and development, classes, weapons and equipment, tactics and operational history of the US submarine in World War II. Detailed tables, photographs, and superb color plates depict the force that had an effect far beyond its size – the submarine accounted for 55% of all Japanese shipping losses, despite suffering the highest percentage loss of any unit of the United State Armed Forces in World War II. Softcover, 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 119 - 1st printing. "Bronze Age War Chariots!" Written by Nic Fields. Art by Brian Delf. Chariots, the first mobile fighting vehicle, seem to have originated in Mesopotamia in the third millennium BC. The highly mobile two-wheeled war chariot, carrying a driver and an archer armed with a short composite bow, revolutionized military tactics after 1700 BC. This expensive weapon spread throughout the Middle East and is thought to have reached Egypt with the conquering Hyksos. It spread into Asia Minor, Greece, and was known in Northern Europe by 1500 BC. This book covers the evolution of the war chariot throughout the Bronze Age, detailing its design, development and combat history – in particular its fundamental involvement at the battle of Qadesh. Softcover, 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

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Prelude to Civil War - Written by ZEB WELLS Pencils & Cover by SKOTT YOUNG. The New Warriors discover the evil mastermind behind a rash of pet abductions in the town of NuPonder. And it is...Albert Einstein?! Join the Warriors as they battle some of history's greatest minds, in what can only be described as an excellent adventure!! Cover price $2.99.

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Mark Brooks Cover - Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE Pencils & Cover by MARK BROOKS "CHILDHOOD'S END" Part 1 (of 4) NEW CREATIVE TEAM! Red-hot X-23 writers Craig Kyle and Chris Yost and rising star Mark Brooks (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL, AMAZING FANTASY) take the New X-Men in a bold new direction. Spinning directly out of House of M #8, the New X-Men deal with the changed world. Will X-23 join the team? Will the friendships persevere? Will the kids survive? No one is safe and not everyone will live through this incredible change in the status quo. Brace yourself, the rules have changed and the safety is off. 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Billy Tan Variant - Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE Pencils by MARK BROOKS "CHILDHOOD'S END" Part 1 (of 4) NEW CREATIVE TEAM! Red-hot X-23 writers Craig Kyle and Chris Yost and rising star Mark Brooks (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL, AMAZING FANTASY) take the New X-Men in a bold new direction. Spinning directly out of House of M #8, the New X-Men deal with the changed world. Will X-23 join the team? Will the friendships persevere? Will the kids survive? No one is safe and not everyone will live through this incredible change in the status quo. Brace yourself, the rules have changed and the safety is off. 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Billy Tan Variant - Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE Pencils by MARK BROOKS "CHILDHOOD'S END" Part 1 (of 4) NEW CREATIVE TEAM! Red-hot X-23 writers Craig Kyle and Chris Yost and rising star Mark Brooks (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL, AMAZING FANTASY) take the New X-Men in a bold new direction. Spinning directly out of House of M #8, the New X-Men deal with the changed world. Will X-23 join the team? Will the friendships persevere? Will the kids survive? No one is safe and not everyone will live through this incredible change in the status quo. Brace yourself, the rules have changed and the safety is off. 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

NOTE: Bonus material may or may not be present. The Moving Pictures Magazine. This issue: Fullmetal Alchemist - New secrets revealed, new mysteries emerge; New Anime Roundup - First look at 18 shows; Hot Previews - Eureka Seven, MY-HiME, Trinity Blood, Gun Sword; Featured Films - Our fave 4 flicks from the Tokyo International Film Festival; 45 reviews - What to buy in the new year; 11 games every anime fan will want to play; Robot Redux - Macross redubbed, Robotech reborn; Manga Insert - Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days; Double-Sided Poster - Princess Tutu; Free DVD! 3 Full Episodes - Misaki Chronicles, Hare+Guu, Macross. Cover price $12.98.

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Story, art and cover by Christy Lijewski. In the world of Alkaline, where reality is subject to change with ones mind, each exit leads to a different place. Markesh and Retrab visit the ruins of an ancient city, seeking a way off Alkaline, but soon find they arent alone in the wilderness. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by KEITH GIFFEN Pencils & Cover by EDUARDO FRANCISCO. The worst-case scenario has come true. Merlin-the world's most powerful sorcerer-has escaped from a high-tech S.H.I.E.L.D. installation. He's not happy, and-after being encased in crystal all these years-none too sane. It's up to the scariest batch of heroes you've ever seen to take him down...if they can. Monster action the Marvel way! Don't miss this exciting second chapter featuring The Living Mummy, Warwolf, The Zombie, Nina Price (Vampire by Night) and more creatures than you can shake a wooden stake at. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Pencils & Cover by DARICK ROBERTSON "Loose Ends" Part 1 (of 1). It's been a harrowing year for everybody's favorite furry blue elf, so Kurt's due for some well-earned rest and relaxation. Unfortunately, his friends old and new have decided to throw him a surprise birthday party! And at least one uninvited guest will be showing up--but will he be bringing good or bad tidings in this offbeat tale? 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

by Serena Valentino & Crab Scrambly. "1140 Rue Royale" continues... Victoria & Rebecca are being tormented by malicious spirits, the victims of horrific crimes that were inflicted by the house's previous owner, Madame Lalaurie. Desperate for help, Victoria appeals to the sisters at the nunnery for assistance, putting all of their lives in grave danger. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&WSRP: $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By Duncan Rouleau. When an entity calling itself "The Nightmarist" appears in Beth Sorenson's dreams, claiming to protect her from forces plotting to twist her will, Beth's reality begins to crack. With horrors closing in around her, while awake and asleep, Beth must decide - has she gone crazy... or have her dreams become ground zero in a battle for the future of mankind? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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Written by Devin Grayson. Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks. Nightwing is gone, and only Dick Grayson remains. He's been given a new costume and instructed to teach Deathstroke's daughter everything he knows. But Deathstroke is just waiting for an excuse to have Dick killed... 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Courtship of Jena Makarov!" By Robbie Morrison, Charlie Adlard, John Burns, and Simon Fraser. It is the Year of the Tsar 2668 AD, and Vladimir the Conquerror, leader of the House of Makarov, holds rule over a future Russia. His authority has not been challenged in centuries, but now the Romanov Dynasty - second only in power to the Tsar's own Imperial family - is growing in opposition. For years, each side has been preparing for the inevitable conflict, securing alliances and trying to attain technological superiority. The coutdown to war has begun, and as usual Nikolai Dante - thief, brigand, and bastard son of the Romanovs - is caught in the middle. Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

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Written by Robby Bevard. Art and Cover by Ben Dunn. Ricky has to elude the assassination attempts of the unwillingly murderous (but cute) Chrissy/CH-33, then take on Kyonshi, the vampire ninja who forced her to attack him. But how do you beat someone who's got several centuries of experience on you? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

January 2006. The premiere gaming magazine for all things Nintendo. Each issue features game strategies, reviews and news on video games and related pop-culture. Full Color, 8.25" x 10.75". Cover price $4.99.

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This issue: WARMACHINE - The Spriggan and the Hammersmith; HORDES - More Previews; Iron Kingdoms - Spies, Pirates, and Steamships. Cover price $5.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Betrayals!" Collects Noble Causes (2004-2009 2nd Series) #7-12 and Pact (2005 Image) #2.

Written by Jay Faerber. Art by Fran Bueno, Gabe Bridwell, And Valentine De Landro. Cover By Fran Bueno and Ron Riley.

The hits just keep on coming for the Noble family. Half of them are stranded on a hostile alien world and, back on Earth, an escaped mental patient claims he's Doc Noble - and he's headed straight for Noble Manor!

All this, plus Zephyr finally goes into labor. As a special bonus, this collection also contains THE PACT #2, which features Zephyr teaming up with Invincible, ShadowHawk and Firebreather. S

oftcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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by Aaron Williams. The great Nitwick hunt is on! Our heroes know he's got something that could determine the fate of the world, but where to find the world's most worthless henchman? And what are they willing to do to get what he has? Join Nodwick and the gang (and their new pet Dragon) as the medieval mirth and mayhem continue! 32pgs, B&W Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Scott Chantler Rupert's Land, 1755. Follow famed adventurer, Charles Lord as he and a small band of survivors flee into the wilderness after a band of French mercenaries ambush England's Fort Newcastle. Charles's only hope for survival is to unite the various people of the land and of his past against this new threat. Set in the vast wooded expanses of Canada, Northwest Passage marks the beginning of an ongoing two-fisted historical-action series. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Mitch Byrd. Mitch Byrd's incredible charming artwork comes to life with this ultimate handbook on illustrating comic concepts. Notes To Draw From, inspired by Byrd's years of professional work and column in Sketch Magazine, displays the processes and important ideas central to comics such as page layout/composition, character design, perspective, and much more. All this is achieved with complete and precise narratives complimenting step by step visuals that combine to paint a full understanding of comic drawing concepts. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Based on the epic poem by Homer. Adapted by Franco Navarro and Jose Saliri.

The story of Odysseus and his odyssey of adventure and romance in the classic Heavy Metal style.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Japanese/Manga Format - Volume 22 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kosuke Fujishima. ? This is it! After ten years, the endearing fan-favorite manga Oh My Goddess! switches to being read in an affordable, right-to-left, authentic Japanese format! - Ever since a cosmic phone call brought Belldandy, Urd, and Skuld-a trio of literal young goddesses-to live in college student Keiichi's residence, his personal life has been turned upside-down, sideways, and sometimes even into strange dimensions! After her demonic mother Hild lays down the condition for changing Peorth back to normal, Urd tells Mom that she can go back to Hell, but Urd sure isn't coming along. Hild's counter-offer promises to combine the magic-circle powers of herself, Belldandy, Skuld, and Urd to restore Peorth, in exchange for a promise from Urd to ...well, she'll tell Urd after the ritual! ? Oh My Goddess! is the manga that inspired the brand-new anime TV series from Media Blasters. Softcover, 5 1/8-in. x 7 3/16-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

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Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. "The Oath!" By Eiichiro Oda. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates thought they were just stopping in for a quick bite. But now Luffy's been made a busboy on Baratie, the Oceangoing Restaurant, and it turns out some of the worst-mannered pirates on the Grand Line are just dying for a meal. The question is: what do you do when the very same pirates you just fed now want to serve you up for dinner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rating: T NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshinobu Akita. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd or later printings. Story and art by Yoshinobu Akita. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 156 - 1st printing. "The Doolittle Raid 1942!" Written by Clayton Chun. Art by Howard Gerrard. In early 1942, the strategic situation was bleak for the United States. She had been in continual retreat since Pearl Harbor, surrendering major areas such as the Philippines, and was preparing for the worst in Hawaii and on the West Coast. The Japanese, on the other hand, had secured a well-defended perimeter, and was set for further expansion. Something needed to happen quickly and be of considerable impact-and the combined-arms, April 1942 Doolittle Raid on Japan was a way to achieve this. This book examines the planning, execution, and aftermath of this innovative, daring and risky attack, which would show that the Japanese navy and air forces were anything but invincible. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 40 - 1st printing. "Ancient Greek Fortifications 500–300 BC!" Written by Nic Fields. Art by Brian Delf. The development of the city-state in the Classical period of Greek history ensured a shift in the nature of fortifications in the region. No longer were fortresses designed to defend a ruler and his entourage, rather the whole of the citizen body had to be protected against any outside threats. The enceintes of these Greek city-states did not have to be very high or strong as city-state conflict was still decided by spear and shield, though some thought was still given to the science of fortification. This book details the construction and ongoing development of the defences that protected some of the most illustrious sites in Greece during the most famous period of her history. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $18.95.

Volume 427 - 1st printing. "Armies of Ivan the Terrible!" Written by Viacheslav Shpakovsky and David Nicolle. Art by Angus McBride. It is generally assumed that the military reforms which propelled Russia into the modern world were due solely to the genius of Peter the Great. In fact, his reforms were built upon changes that had taken place during the previous 200 years, since the creation in 1550 of Russia's first full-time military force – the streltsi – by Ivan IV the Terrible. This account traces Russia's armies from that beginning, through the creation of paid regular regiments from1630, up to the reign of Peter the Great. It is illustrated with rare early drawings, photos of surviving artifacts, and dazzling colour reconstructions of exotic military costumes. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

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Volume 101- 1st printing. "Roman Auxiliary Cavalryman!" Written by Nic Fields. Art by Adam Hook. Drawn from a wide range of warlike peoples throughout the provinces, especially on the fringes of the empire, auxiliaries were generally not citizens of the Roman empire. The cavalry of the auxilia provided a powerful fighting arm; organized, disciplined and well trained, it was adept at performing both skirmish and shock action. This book details the many roles of the Roman auxiliary cavalryman, including reconnaissance, communication and policing duties, as well as in battle. Motivation for enlisting, conditions of service and experience of battle are all explored, and colour illustrations support the text. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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1st printing.

By Michael Fry and T. Lewis.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W.

NOTE: "People often ask me if there is intelligent life in the universe. I can now say with confidence, 'Yes, just look Over the Hedge.'" - William Shatner

Cover price $10.95.

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2nd and later printings.

By Michael Fry and T. Lewis.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W.

NOTE: "People often ask me if there is intelligent life in the universe. I can now say with confidence, 'Yes, just look Over the Hedge.'" - William Shatner

Cover price $10.95.

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by David Hutchison Dorothy travels the Yellow Brick Road one final time in hopes of finding a way back to Kansas and her family. But even with the Wicked Witch gone for good, Oz is still a dangerous place. In Oz, even the most delicate and innocent beings are as big an obstacle as giant spiders or hardheaded bullies. Will the trials Dorothy and her friends put themselves through be worth it, or are they on the road to disappointment? 32pgs, B&W (8 of 8)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

August 3 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by JASON HOWARD. FIREBREATHER, INVINCIBLE, SHADOWHAWK, and ZEPHYR--together again for what MAY be the last time. When a local town enlists Firebreather's aid in stopping the dreaded Magmanites--he calls in his new pals to help out. But things go horrible wrong-- this issue must be seen to be believed. Cover price $2.99.