Comic books January 2006

In this issue: Yuletide Revelry & 12th Night Celebrations; Germany's Blood Relics; The Origins of Witchcraft; and 12 Photos from the S. FL Renaissance Fest. Plus: Book and Music Reviews, and 2006 Renaissance Faire Listings. Cover price $5.95.

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Detective Charlie Northern's investigation into the suspicious death of the Pope's successor comes to its shocking conclusion, rocking Northern's faith, and lack thereof, to its very core. The dark rituals of a blasphemous cult operating beneath the Vatican are brought into the light, and Cardinal Toscianni's role in these events, which have threatened the heart of the Church, proves to be anything but expected. Learn how and why one unexplained death set off a string of homicides leading straight to Northern in this surprising final installment to Jenkins and Ramos' superlative occult murder mystery. Cover price $2.99.

By Ty Templeton, Joe O"Brien, Salgood Sam, Gabriel Morrisette, & Bernie Mireault. As the embattled American President struggles to stop Caesar's simian revolution from spreading across the country, Nora and Chris head to San Diego to discover the truth behind this ape uprising ? why are apes everywhere getting smarter? 32pgs, FC (2 of 6)SRP: $3.98 Cover price $3.98.

Volume 33 - 1st printing. The Rifter is a synthesis of Game Master and Players' Guide, talent show, fan forum, news/house organ, sourcebook and fun for the entire Megaverse of Palladium RPGs. Every issue, unique and informative. Includes Palladium news, coming attractions, Official source and game material, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens. An OMAC PROJECT tie-in! Robin and the Veteran scramble to save Blüdhaven from an all-out OMAC invasion! As the Veteran's crack team struggles valiantly to toe the line, Robin must break away to save Darla Aquista...even though she's sworn to kill him! 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp. Carnage! Mayhem! Mindless, senseless, wanton destruction! This is it ? Robocop versus the indestructible Robocop 2 in a huge, final pyrotechnically charged battle in a skyscraper, as the Detroit police put up a desperate fight below with the psychotic Rehabs! It's wall-to-wall insane action as only the greatest detail artist, Juan Jose Ryp, can capture it! This issue concludes the masterpiece series taking the original Frank Miller Robocop story and faithfully adapting it into comics form by Steven Grant in order to capture every bit of the frenzied flavor that Miller wants! MATURE READERS MILLER CVR.?FC, 32pg (9 of 9) $3.50 RYP WRAPAROUND CVR.?FC, 32pg (9 of 9) $3.50 Cover price $3.99.

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Wraparound cover - by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp. Carnage! Mayhem! Mindless, senseless, wanton destruction! This is it ? Robocop versus the indestructible Robocop 2 in a huge, final pyrotechnically charged battle in a skyscraper, as the Detroit police put up a desperate fight below with the psychotic Rehabs! It's wall-to-wall insane action as only the greatest detail artist, Juan Jose Ryp, can capture it! This issue concludes the masterpiece series taking the original Frank Miller Robocop story and faithfully adapting it into comics form by Steven Grant in order to capture every bit of the frenzied flavor that Miller wants! MATURE READERS MILLER CVR.?FC, 32pg (9 of 9) $3.50 RYP WRAPAROUND CVR.?FC, 32pg (9 of 9) $3.50 Cover price $3.99.

Savior cover. Limited to 1000 copies - by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp. Carnage! Mayhem! Mindless, senseless, wanton destruction! This is it ? Robocop versus the indestructible Robocop 2 in a huge, final pyrotechnically charged battle in a skyscraper, as the Detroit police put up a desperate fight below with the psychotic Rehabs! It's wall-to-wall insane action as only the greatest detail artist, Juan Jose Ryp, can capture it! This issue concludes the masterpiece series taking the original Frank Miller Robocop story and faithfully adapting it into comics form by Steven Grant in order to capture every bit of the frenzied flavor that Miller wants! MATURE READERS MILLER CVR.?FC, 32pg (9 of 9) $3.50 RYP WRAPAROUND CVR.?FC, 32pg (9 of 9) $3.50 Cover price $5.99.

Victory cover. Limited to 1500 copies - by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp. Carnage! Mayhem! Mindless, senseless, wanton destruction! This is it ? Robocop versus the indestructible Robocop 2 in a huge, final pyrotechnically charged battle in a skyscraper, as the Detroit police put up a desperate fight below with the psychotic Rehabs! It's wall-to-wall insane action as only the greatest detail artist, Juan Jose Ryp, can capture it! This issue concludes the masterpiece series taking the original Frank Miller Robocop story and faithfully adapting it into comics form by Steven Grant in order to capture every bit of the frenzied flavor that Miller wants! MATURE READERS MILLER CVR.?FC, 32pg (9 of 9) $3.50 RYP WRAPAROUND CVR.?FC, 32pg (9 of 9) $3.50 Cover price $5.99.

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Written by Tommy Yune, Jason Waltrip & John Waltrip Art and cover by Omar Dogan and Udon Studios The legendary Robotech saga continues! As the SDF-3 undergoes the final stages of its reconstruction at Space Station Liberty, Admiral Rick Hunter himself makes preparations to pursue the treacherous General Edwards. Will Janice and Doctor Lang be able to reverse-engineer the Shadow Technology in time to save the Robotech Expedition? And what of Captain Grant's assault on the Invid Homeworld?! Cover price $3.50.

There are no individual issues 5 and 6, the content is contained in the Rocketo: Journey to the Hidden Sea volume 1 graphic novel.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "To the Ends of Nu Earth!" By Gerry Finley-Day, Cam Kennedy, Trevor Goring, and Steve Dillon. Last of the Genetic Infantryman Rogue Trooper has gone AWOL with the biochipped souls of his dead comrades Helm, Bagman and Gunnar, determined to hunt down the Traitor General that betrayed the G.I.s. Now, he's finally got his enemy in his sights - is his quest for vengeance at last reaching its end? Softcover, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

The World's leading horror culture and entertainment publication! THE KING OF CULT Roger Corman, horror filmdom's biggest and boldest independent personality, reminisces about his legendary five-decade long career in an inspiring interview. Plus: The evolution of Corman, film reviews and more. by Paul Corupe and Brad Abraham Cover price $7.95.

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Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Penciled by ADRIAN ALPHONA Cover by JO CHEN "East Coast/West Coast" Field trip! For the first time in their young lives, the Runaways leave Los Angeles, and travel to New York City to help their old friend Cloak find the villain responsible for putting Dagger in a coma. What big-time heroes will the kids encounter on their tour through the Marvel Universe...? Eisner Award-Winning Best Writer Brian K Vaughan continues to keep fans guessing in this highly acclaimed series! Part 2 (of 4). 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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written by TY GORTON art by JOSH MEDORS, RYAN WYNN & JAY FOTOS cover by JOSH MEDORS, RYAN OTTLEY & JAY FOTOS "FLAMES OF MUSPELL," Part Two. After a Viking warlord uses an ancient ritual to unleash a powerful demon, his twin brother races against time to stop his quest for world domination. As the battle rages on, the people of the land are caught in the middle! An order of druids steps into the middle of the fray and an epic battle for world domination ensues! January 5 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

by Tania del Rio 'Grand Prize': Sabrina is looking forward to her trip to the secluded, floating island of Syphinyari. But first, she must prepare for a pre-college aptitude exam in the mortal realm. A study get-together with Llandra, Shinji and Harvey only proves that everyone has their own style of studying. Finally, the weekend comes and Sabrina and Llandra are off to their floating island excursion. Some very unexpected surprises await them there, not the least of which is their encounter with some dragons and the mana tree. All this, plus the secret of Llandra's broom revealed! Cover price $2.25.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The Death Sign of Spring!" Written by KAZUO KOIKE. Art by GOSEKI KOJIMA. Spring is a season of rebirth, or new life springing forth, a time of cherished blooming and delightful scents. But for Kubikira Asa, there is no spring delight. The Edo-era samurai crime drama by Lone Wolf and Cub creators Koike and Kojima continues down its path of heinous crime and diligent, bloody justice. Spring may come to the innocent, but to those condemned to lose their heads to Asa's sword, it will be their last. Softcover, 304 pages, 4-in. x 6-in., B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $9.95.

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1st Edition - Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. "Fables and Reflections!" NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series)#29-31, 38-40, 50, Sandman Special #1, and Vertigo Preview. Written by Neil Gamain. Art by Bryan Talbot, Stan Woch, P. Craig Russell, Shawn McManus, John Watkiss, Jill Thompson, Duncan Eagleson, Kent Williams, Mark Buckingham, Vince Locke, and Dick Giordano. Introduction by Gene Wolfe. From the days of ancient Rome to Mark Twain's San Francisco, the touch of those known as the Endless influences the ages. These tales tell of how people both notable and forgettable throughout history have had their destinies changed by Dream and his siblings. Mature Readers. Softcover, 264 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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1st Edition - Volume 9 - 2nd and later printnigs. "Kindly Ones!" NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series)#57-69 and Vertigo Jam #1. Written by Neil Gamain. Art by Marc Hampel, Richard Case, Teddy Kristansen, Glyn Dillon, Charles Vess, Dean Ormston, and Kevin Nowlan. This trade paperback sets up the pivotal events that will lead to the final chapter in the saga of Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Marc Hempel, Richard Case, D'Israeli, Teddy Kristiansen, Glyn Dillon, Charles Vess, Dean Ormston and Kevin Nowlan. Mature Readers. Softcover, 352 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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written by ERIK LARSEN art & cover by ERIK LARSEN. With Jennifer hospitalized and Angel missing, Dragon is forced to contend with the onslaught of a nearly indestructible juggernaut. Meanwhile, the greatest menace ever schemes to plunder the very planet from behind our hero's back! Cover price $2.99.

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A Real Monster Magazine! Fifty-Seventh Sci-Fi Supernatural Super-Hit Issue! Featuring: The Beast with 5 Fingers! Plus: Horticultural Horrors! Greatest Prehistoric Monsters! Monster Movie Myths! Kyoto Kong Chronicles! Cover by Terry Beatty features Peter Lorre. Cover price $7.95.

Written and illustrated by Ivan Brunetti. 11-in. x 15-in., 32 pages, black and white. Mature readers. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. "The Camping Caper!"

Written by Gail Herman. Art by Duendes del Sur.

A Scholastic Reader: Level 1 - 50-250 Words. Readers are developed under the supervision of reading experts and are educator approved.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 18 - 2nd and later printings. "The Camping Caper!"

Written by Gail Herman. Art by Duendes del Sur.

A Scholastic Reader: Level 1 - 50-250 Words. Readers are developed under the supervision of reading experts and are educator approved.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Ichiro Sakaki. Art by Go Yabuki. While Pacifica, Shannon, and Raquel flee from bounty hunters, Pacifica crosses paths with a frightened girl who has a dark secret and a fatal wish. After the girl disappears, a mysterious pendant might hold the clue to saving her. The three siblings set off to find the girl, but when they finally locate her, she's not quite what she appears to be. Softcover, 5-in x 7-in, B&W/color. Printed in Japanese right-to-left format. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. By Lorne Peterson. Preface by George Lucas. Forewords by Rick McCallum and Phil Tippett. Over 300 color photographs and illustrations! From the producers of the acclaimed Dressing a Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars comes an inside look at the secrets behind the saga's artful models and sculptures. Lorne Peterson, model and sculpture designer for the entire Star Wars saga, takes us on a journey through the intricate process of crafting and sculpting the models from sketch to screen and the artistry behind the dazzling results. Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Model Shop features more than 300 full-color photographs and illustrations from the Lucasfilm archives, models from all six films, interviews, images and text with concept sculptors, an overview of the ILM model shop from 1976 through today and numerous gatefolds of the most loved models. Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) redefined visual effects and blazed a trail into the digital realm, follow behind the camera and into the rarely seen workshops and an amazing look at the creation of movie magic. Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Modelshop takes readers behind-the-scenes for the first in-depth look at the behind model creation and the process behind ILM's amazing special effects, punctuated by Lorne Peterson's exuberance and dedication to craft. This unique visual treat is a must-have for any Star Wars fan. Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 212 pages, full color. Includes the following special features: More than three hundred full-color photographs and illustrations from the Lucasfilm archives Models from all six films, interviews, images, and text with concept sculptors An overview of the Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) model shop from 1976 through today... and more! Cover price $50.00.

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written by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER art & cover by PAUL HARMON. Janine must face the real, human consequences of her need to consume human blood. Still reeling from the recent deaths around her, she must chose between suicide and eternally perpetuating her own life at the expense of others. October 26 ? 32 pg ? 2C ? $2.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES Cover price $2.99.

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written by JAI NITZ art by KEVIN SHARPE cover by STEVE PURCELL 'AUTUMN.' Jessica's inexperience in the realms of politics and war is taking its toll on her and Mazzul both. As her inner turmoil rages, King Elian sends Titus the Black Knight to finish Jessica once and for all. They meet in a battle to the death - and Jessica loses. No, really. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Art & Cover by UDON. The globally-praised tale of a boy and his 'bot by Eisner Award-Winner Sean McKeever, returns for a limited engagement! After using his refurbished government weapon of mutant destruction to make himself popular, you'd think Juston Seyfert would be on top of the world. Instead, he's run away from home, torn up inside by the guilt brought on by his selfish acts. Now in search of his mother, who left his family at an early age, Juston must figure out what to do with his life. And if he doesn't figure it out soon, there are a couple government types who would be more than happy to figure it out for him! Cover price $2.99.

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. To learn the secret to his past, The Sentry must journey into the Negative Zone, where he is powerless. In order to survive, he enlists the aid of a loyal (yet unwilling) friend - the incredible Hulk! And, as expected, it all goes to hell. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Collision Course!" By Toshiya Takeda and Hiroyuki Utatane. A game of power, treachery, and violence plays out over possession of advanced alien technology discovered buried on the Moon. These "Emblem Seeds" can unleash incredible power, but only a few are capable of wielding that power, and those who can are as valuable as the technology itself. Separatist corporate terrorists have hijacked a shuttle to Earth with the intent of kidnapping one such paranormal, Kei Heidemann, but U.N. agents, led by the beautiful and deadly Attim M-Zak, are out to spoil their plot. If the agents fail, not only will Kei fall into enemy hands, but the crippled shuttle will collide with Earth's orbital elevator, cutting off the moon colonies and setting the stage for the moon's independence...and potential war with Earth! Softcover, 5-1/2 in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Those Left Behind!" Collects Serenity (2005) #1-3. Written by Joss Whedon and Brett Matthews. Art by Will Conrad. Cover by Adam Hughes. Introduction by Nathan Fillion (the actor who portrays Mal in the movie, Serenity). In this prequel to the Serenity feature film - the follow-up to the cult-hit TV show Firefly - Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly, unveils a previously unseen chapter in the lives of the crew of Serenity. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Those Left Behind!" Collects Serenity (2005) #1-3. Written by Joss Whedon and Brett Matthews. Art by Will Conrad. Cover by Adam Hughes. Introduction by Nathan Fillion (the actor who portrays Mal in the movie, Serenity). In this prequel to the Serenity feature film - the follow-up to the cult-hit TV show Firefly - Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly, unveils a previously unseen chapter in the lives of the crew of Serenity. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Doug Mahnke Doug Mahnke (JLA) joins Grant Morrison for an amazing new miniseries in the Seven Soldiers saga! A bizarre butterfly store opens its doors in a small American town. Pretty, popular teenagers are mysteriously transformed into self-loathing, awkward nerds. A boy with the power to see human thoughts becomes the unwitting vessel of an ancient curse, and deep beneath the sunny sidewalks, something stirs and wakes and opens ancient eyes. Witness the triumphant return to the DCU of one of fiction's most enduring characters as Grant Morrison and Doug Mahnke introduce a steam-powered, gun-totin', Milton-quotin' Frankenstein monster you'll never forget! Meet time's executioner as he hunts down the impossible menaces that threaten humanity from beyond reality! On sale November 16 ? 1 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Seven Soldiers (2005) #0, Seven Soldiers of Victory: The Guardian (2005) #1-2, Seven Soldiers of Victory: Klarion the Witch Boy (2005) #1, Seven Soldiers of Victory: Zatanna (2005) #1-2 and Seven Soldiers of Victory: The Shining Knight (2005) #1-2.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art By J.H. Williams III, Simone Bianchi, Cameron Stewart, Ryan Sook, Mick Gray, and Frazer Irving. Cover by Simone Bianchi.

One of the most creative minds in comics, Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, THE INVISIBLES, JLA, ANIMAL MAN) delivers his most groundbreaking and ambitious project yet: SEVEN SOLDIERS!

Comprising seven different 4-issue miniseries and two bookend Specials, this colossal 30-part tale of death, betrayal, failure, joy, loss, romance, triumph and redemption is now collected in a 4-volume series of trade paperbacks! Independently, each of these characters are featured in a story arc of their own that redefines their purpose in the DCU. But their stories also interweave with the other Soldiers' tales, forming a grander story of a devastating global threat to mankind - with the ties between them becoming more evident in each new volume.

Together these reluctant champions must arise and somehow work together to save the world...without ever meeting one another!

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Yanick Paquette & Michael Bair. The Seven Soldiers saga continues as Yanick Paquette (TERRA OBSCURA) & Michael Bair (IDENTITY CRISIS) join writer extraordinaire Grant Morrison for an amazing new 4-issue miniseries! Obsessed with the idea of becoming a famous super-hero and preserving his beautiful wife's youth, Professor Lance Harrower invents Smartskin ? a steel-hard living fiber which bonds with skin collagen. When his experiments go awry, Harrower is suffocated under a coating of steel skin. His wife Alix survives the horrific accident only to find herself an outcast and a freak. Now jobless, alone, and encased in super-hard, living metal, she is a truly reluctant super-human. What happens when you get powers and abilities beyond those of mortal men but don't want them? Find out in "Ballistic: How the Bulleteer Began"! On sale November 2 ? 1 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Story, cover, and art by Okawari. Mature Readers. Black and white. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. Don't let the title fool you-this isn't your average collection of comics featuring impossibly proportioned vixens in spandex. This time around the sexy chix in question are the writers and artists behind the comics, respresenting some of the best and brightest talent contributing to the medium of comics and graphic novels today. With stories ranging from mainstream adventures to hilarious comic shorts to heart-wrenching autobiography, Sexy Chix is devoted to the under-recognized contingent of female cartoonists in an overwhelmingly male-oriented industry. It's about time these divinely talented creators get to tell the stories they want to, and the result is an exquisite variety of artistic visions and styles. Among the sexy chicks are New York Times best-selling author Joyce Carol Oates, Eisner Award-winning illustrator Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother), A Distant Soil writer/artist Colleen Doran, Bitchy Bitch creator Roberta Gregory, DC Comics writer Gail Simone, novelist Sarah Grace McCandless (Grosse Pointe Girl), and many, many more! ? Features stories by and about women from the under-recognized contingent of female authors/cartoonists. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 104 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

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Written by G.P. Taylor & Tony Lee. Art by Pedro Delgado & Eva de la Cruz. Cover by Inaki Miranda. As Demurral continues in his quest to defeat God himself, Raphan is branded a slave and thrown into the workhouse, and Thomas and Kate meet the mysterious Jacob Crane. But is he friend or foe to them? An what is the secret of the mute child? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by G.P. Taylor & Tony Lee. Art and Cover by Pedro Delgado & Eva de la Cruz. As Demurral continues in his quest to defeat God himself, Raphah is branded a slave and thrown into the workhouse, and Thomas and Kate meet the mysterious Jacob Crane. But is he friend or foe to them? An what is the secret of the mute child? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by JUAN BOBILLO Cover by GREG HORN 'Cause & Effect' Sure, She-Hulk would risk her life to bring Hawkeye back to life... but will she risk getting disbarred? Some stories are SO big, they crack the internet in half. This one? It's gonna seal it back up-and kiss it to make it better. Be there when She-Hulk and Hawkeye team up for a strange legal adventure... and somehow wind up fighting a giant robot. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. By Frank J. Morlock. This collection of seven original, never-before-published, Holmesian plays features the Great Detective's encounters with Fantomas, the Lord of Terror, Count Dracula, Father Brown, Teddy Roosevelt, and others. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text Only. Cover price $20.95.

1st printing. Collects Shi: Ju Nen (2004) #1-4. Written by Billy Tucci and JC Vaughn. Art by Billy Tucci. Ana Ishikawa returns to her native Japan where she desperately tries to avert an all out-war between the secretive sects of the Kyoto and Nara Sohei. And with the Narans on the verge of annihilation, the Kyoto Sohei are about to rub it in?with the encouragement of the Yakuza and with potentially disastrous consequences. Once again, Ana in the guise of Death Incarnate, will take up the naginata and don her grandfather's Kabuki face paint in order to save both cities, even if it means turning to her father's murderer Masahiro Arashi to do so. William (Billy) Tucci is the award-winning creator, writer and artist of the graphic series Shi. Through Billy his company, Crusade Fine Arts, Ltd., Shi is printed in six languages, has sold more than four million comic books, and grossed over twenty-five million dollars worldwide. Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. By Billy Tucci, Craig Shaw Gardner and Mark Sparacio. A must have for every Shi fan is this collected edition of the acclaimed Shi novelization by creator Billy Tucci and New York Times Best Selling Author Craig Shaw Gardner. This trade paperback includes the complete text of all seven issues, a new color cover and more than 50 illustrations (including those never published) by Billy and Marc Sparacio. Softcover, 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Crimson Hero - Courtly Love; All About Anime - 10 All-Time Favorites, Upcoming Films, Directors to Watch, and Miyazaki's Girls; Interviews with Crimson Hero Creator Mitsuba Takanashi and Kamikaze Girls Author Novala Takemoto. Plus: 217 Pages of Manga Magic - Nana, Baby & Me, Kaze Hikaru, Godchild and Absolute Boyfriend. Also: Win one of 30 prizes! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

Volume 4, Issue 1. The world's most popular manga! One of the world's biggest comics, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color information about toys, TCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! In this issue: Yu-Gi-Oh! It's the Reign of the Dragons, plus card tips, video game, and drawing lesson from the creator. Also: One Piece - three chapters of piracy, anime guide, and octopus talk. Plus: Gin Tama - 55-page samurai vs. aliens manga sneak peek. And: Say 'Happy New Year' in Japanese. Also: Secret-rare Yu-Gi-Oh! card. Magazine, 392 pages, PC/PB&W. Rating: T Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #250-266 and 268-269, Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series) #50, 71, & 85, Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #4, and Worlds Finest (1941-1986) #95-140.

Written by Jack Miller, Ed Herron, Gardner Fox, and Bob Haney. Art by Jack Kirby, George Papp, Mike Sekowsky, and Neal Adams. Cover by Lee Elias and Jerry Ordway.

The Emerald Archer's Silver Age adventures get the spotlight! Along with his sidekick Speedy, see Green Arrow take on all manner of crime in Star City!

Softcover, 542 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects House of Mystery (1951-1983) #174-194. Written by Len Wein, Robert Kanigher, and Gerry Conway. Art by Bernie Wrightson, Neal Adams, Gil Kane, and Alex Toth. Cover by Joe Orlando. Do you dare to enter...the House of Mystery? Everyone who does will find a full 22 issues of this classic DC series! Beginning with editor Joe Orlando's first issue (#174), this 552-page trade paperback features a wealth of art from macabre masters! Softcover, 552 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

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Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leinil Yu & Gerry Alanguilan Cover by Yu. The Regime springs its ultimate trap to destroy the Yakuza once and for all! But as civil war rages across future Tokyo, Reizo abandons both his Yakuza and Regime masters in a desperate attempt to save his lover from Hideaki's impregnable fortress. On sale Nov 30 ? 5 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.