Comic books May 2008

Limited Sketch Variant cover by Jim Lee. Written by Allen Warner Art by J.J. Kirby. Get on board for a thrilling 5-issue miniseries written by Allen Warner (NINJA BOY) with eye-popping art by J.J. Kirby (DV8, GEN13)! Where have all the heroes gone? That's what Lady Love - a Bay Area disc jockey - wants to know. Her alter ego, Love Rocket, is trying to keep her city from falling to pieces, but it's not easy. During a mission, her crime-fighting partner does such a good job attacking a hostage-taker that he puts a child's life in danger - while a TV news crew catches all the action. Their broadcast grabs a lot of attention from various people...including a WildStorm super-powered-being who's been out of commission for years. Will this shock him into action? On sale March 5 ? 1 of 5 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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The Panther's Vengeance: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Chris Claremont Penciled by Tom Grummett Cover by MICHAEL GOLDEN On an Earth ravaged almost a half-century ago by a brutal storm of meteors, the first mission of the New Exiles has turned into a madcap exercise in survival against increasingly deadly adversaries. In the heart of the Central African desert, Rogue learns the identity of Gambit's parents and the truth about his origin. At the same time, Sabretooth and Psylocke try to deal with the apparent loss of Mystiq while preparing to embark on a search and rescue mission to recover Rogue, unaware that they've already been caught up in an enemy's cunning and deadly web. Instead of a rescue, this new team of Exiles may be heading straight for disaster. 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. By Stephenie Meyer. Being in love with a vampire is more dangerous than Bella could have ever possibly imagined. For Bella's safety, Edward breaks up with her and leaves alone, broken hearted. Luckily, her childhood friend, Jacob, is present to console her. But as their relationship grows Bella soon learns that Jacob, like Edward, also lives with a dark secret. Meanwhile, Edward, thinking his one true love dead, makes a startling decision that could destroy his world forever. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 564 pages, Text Only. Cover price $10.99.

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2nd and later printings. By Stephenie Meyer. Being in love with a vampire is more dangerous than Bella could have ever possibly imagined. For Bella's safety, Edward breaks up with her and leaves alone, broken hearted. Luckily, her childhood friend, Jacob, is present to console her. But as their relationship grows Bella soon learns that Jacob, like Edward, also lives with a dark secret. Meanwhile, Edward, thinking his one true love dead, makes a startling decision that could destroy his world forever. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 564 pages, Text Only. Cover price $10.99.

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Thrashed: Part 2 of 5 - Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX Penciled by PACO MEDINA Cover by NIC KLEIN What is Night Thrasher doing while the New Warriors are trussing up super-villains? Where is he when his teammates are training hard for their next mission? And why is their leader nowhere to be found when the team is evading the clutches of the N.Y.P.D. Costumed Division? Night Thrasher reveals his plan to the New Warriors, but after his frequent disappearances, do they trust him? 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) #114-126 and ANNUAL 2001.

Written by GRANT MORRISON. Art by FRANK QUITELY, ETHAN VAN SCIVER, LEINIL FRANCIS YU, IGOR KORDEY, and TOM DERENICK. Cover by FRANK QUITELY.

Sixteen million mutants dead - and that was just the beginning! In one bold stroke, writer Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman, Batman) propelled the X-Men into the 21st century - masterminding a challenging new direction for Marvel's mutant heroes that began with the destruction of Genosha and never let up. Regarded as the most innovative thinker of the current comic-book renaissance, Morrison proceeded to turn the mutant-hero genre on its ear. Gone were the gaudy spandex costumes - replaced by slick, black leather and an attitude to match.

Now, his entire Eisner Award-nominated run on NEW X-MEN is collected across three titanic trade paperbacks!

Softcover, 376 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) #114-126 and ANNUAL 2001.

Written by GRANT MORRISON. Art by FRANK QUITELY, ETHAN VAN SCIVER, LEINIL FRANCIS YU, IGOR KORDEY, and TOM DERENICK. Cover by FRANK QUITELY.

Sixteen million mutants dead - and that was just the beginning! In one bold stroke, writer Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman, Batman) propelled the X-Men into the 21st century - masterminding a challenging new direction for Marvel's mutant heroes that began with the destruction of Genosha and never let up. Regarded as the most innovative thinker of the current comic-book renaissance, Morrison proceeded to turn the mutant-hero genre on its ear. Gone were the gaudy spandex costumes - replaced by slick, black leather and an attitude to match.

Now, his entire Eisner Award-nominated run on NEW X-MEN is collected across three titanic trade paperbacks!

Softcover, 376 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects Nexus (1983-2008) #40-46. Written by MIKE BARON. Art by STEVE RUDE. The Merk is restless, dissatisfied with Nexus's performance as champion and executioner since the massacre on Mars. The fallout from that incident is just beginning: Of the two Quatros responsible, Sinclair has disappeared, and Kreed is being tracked by two Gucci assassins hired by the Martian government. The Merk now psychically reaches out to Michana-the youngest daughter of the late General Loomis, bent on revenge. Nexus doesn't have the luxury of worrying about any of this, though . . . the artificial black hole known as the Gravity Well is on the verge of collapse, which endangers the entire solar system! He and Judah Maccabee set out to appeal to the one creature who can manipulate black holes . . . Ashram, resident of the Bowl-Shaped World. The only time the duo encountered this strange world, they were with the likewise bizarre Badger! Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

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by Alex Leung, Matthew Bradford & Roberto Castro Linked to a terrible secret from the past, an accident in a government lab turns a nearby village's inhabitants into creatures that seem impossible to kill. A small group of survivors must hold out for the night until a special rescue team can arrive and save them from these unstoppable monsters that have not only been made real, but are also made to perfection! Cover price $2.75.

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by Serena Valentino & Camilla d'Errico The gruesome and horrifying conclusion to 'Song of the Siren,' the story of a beautiful mermaid ensnared by Lucas, an abusive sideshow charlatan and put on display in his traveling carnival. The carnival is in panic when the mermaid escapes with intent to kill Lucas. Meanwhile, learn the horrible tale behind the mermaid's capture and the grizzly consequences Lucas suffered for his foul deeds. An exquisitely frightening and disturbing tale written by Serena Valentino, inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's 'Shadow over Innsmouth,' and beautifully illustrated by Camilla d'Errico. Cover price $3.50.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Beautiful Beasts!" Collects Nightmares and Fairy Tales (2002) #7-12. By Serena Valentino. Haunting stories from fairy tales to a '40s murder-mystery thriller fill this collection of the gorgeous fan-favorite horror series about ghostly love, the souls of dead children and beasts who are beauties and beauties who are beasts. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. X 8 1/2-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Freefall: Part 3 of 7 - Written by Peter Tomasi. Art and cover by Rags Morales & Michael Bair. Why is another super-powered body, this time the corpse of the KGBeast, being stolen from the Gotham Cemetery - and how is Nightwing going to stop it? Nightwing starts to piece together the diabolical plans of Dr. Creighton Kendall, a scientist whose twisted mind harbors dark and devious plans that may fit into the far-reaching scheme of Talia al Ghul and her desire to protect herself once and for all from the evil clutches of her father and the world at large. Guest-starring Robin and Dr. Mid-Nite ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

To Steal a Thief - Written by Robby Bevard. Art and Cover by Ben Dunn. As the daughter of the greatest thieves in all of Japan, Sara Wakahishi decides to spend her 17th birthday committing an epic jewel heist to make them proud. In the middle of the theft, the goblin Rumplestiltskin appears and reveals that Sara's parents have sold her to him! Betrayed by her parents, her lifelong calling as a thief revealed as a farce, and her ninja teammates nowhere to be found, Sara's only chance is to turn for help to the museum's security guard: her arch-rival, goody-goody superheroine Tomorrow Girl! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

May 2008. 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.

Volume 3 -1st printing. Story and art by Vittorio Giardino. The much anticipated conclusion! Max Friedman begins the last stage of his stay in Republican Spain. The Communists are dividing into internecine camps as the red army is gradually losing ground to Franco's troops. Friedman returns to Barcelona, and continues the search for his friend Treves. But is Treves a deserter, as his communist colleagues stated? Or is he continuing his battle against Franco? This exciting wartime story comes to its climax! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 72 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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This issue: WARMACHINE - Legends on the Charge - Legends Mercs & Dragoons; Old School Destruction - The Destroyer in Guts & Gears; Secrets of the Wild - Skorne Army Tactics. Plus - New Iron Kingdoms Fiction, Asphyxious in the Gavyn Kyle Files, and more Monsterpocalypse Factions. And even more content for: HORDES, and Iron Kingdoms. Cover price $5.99.

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story JAY FAERBER art & cover YILDIRAY CINAR & RON RILEY The reinvigorated series continues with a villain straight from the pages of DYNAMO 5! The Noble family is hot on the trail of the super- villain called Bonechill, because he's the only person who can save Frost's life! 32 PAGES, FC Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Brian Wood Art by Davide Gianfelice Cover by Massimo Carnevale After suffering under Sven's one-man terrorist campaign, Gorm and Hakkar get it together and retaliate, sending Sven into the hills with an unlikely companion. But what brings him back out is much, much worse...express delivered from Constantinople. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Annihilation Conquest Tie-in. - Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER Cover by ALEX MALEEV Rocketing from the pages of ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST, a new story begins, featuring the debut of new cover artist Alex Maleev (HALO: UPRISING) and new interior artist Paul Pelletier (FANTASTIC FOUR)! Nova finally reaches the end of his quest...but will his techno infection take him out before a surprise former fan-favorite guest-star can attempt to save the day? Before the Human Rocket jets back into the pages of CONQUEST, now is the time to jump onboard and find out why ComicPants.com says 'this series just keeps getting better.' 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

10th Edition - 1st printing. Supergirl Cover - By Robert Overstreet. America's leading expert on comic book prices presents an all-new Comic Book Companion. This compact edition gives current values for all the new comics and a complete record of contemporary comic books and graphic novels and is an excellent introductory or beginners version of the Comic Book Price Guide! Features include the latest price information on comics from the 1950s to today - taken from the 37th edition of the Comic Book Price Guide - and a special Toy Rings guide - an illustrated, up-to-date price guide to the highly collectible comic character toy rings. Softcover, 4-in. x 6 1/2-in., 496 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Japanese/Manga Format - Volume 29 - 1st printing. Story and art by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA. When Belldandy races Stringfellow against Hild's, er, broom, to win the secret of curing Velsper's magical mange, she learns it's really such a simple matter-so simple, only her sister goddesses Urd and Skuld could possibly mess it up! Thoughts on the power of names run alongside the chase through the streets and alleyways of town in this volume of Oh My Goddess! Softcover, 5 1/8-in. x 7 3/16-in., 160 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. * Oh My Goddess! is Dark Horse's longest running manga title. Cover price $10.95.

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Written by JONATHAN LETHEM & KARL RUSNAK Pencils & Cover by FAREL DALRYMPLE & PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER Twin funerals deepen and darken the saga of young Alex Island and his mysterious protector, Omega The Unknown. Also in this issue: Alex goes to college! And we get a glimpse of some genuine panels from the comic-within-a-comic, The Unparalleled Mink, by a special guest artist. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

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Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils & Cover by BARRY KITSON California's premier super-team! Superstars! Heroes! Moving targets? The sinister M.A.N. from S.H.A.D.O.W. clearly has devious plans for the super heroes of the Sunshine State...or he just wants them dead. Now, after squaring off against Soviet super-soldiers, zobos, the Black Dahlias girl gang, giant monsters, eviction from their headquarters, and their own performance issues, the worst is about to begin! By Matt Fraction (THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST) and Barry Kitson (Legion of Super-Heroes). 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collecting the stories from Caliber Presents, Orlak: Flesh and Steel (1991), and Calibrations. By Ken Holewcynski and Rafael Nieves. In a far-flung dystopian society, where mankind and machine-kind co-exist in an uneasy alliance overseen by a shadowy government, one man is rebord with the power to heal a people - or destroy them! His name is Orlak. He awoke one day with no memory of his past and no plans for his future. His hands have been replaced with flesh-ripping steel and when he sleeps, he finds them covered in blood. He is, in his own words, a puzzle with ten missing pieces. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 82 - 1st printing. "Soviet MiG-15 Aces of the Korean War!" Written by Leonid Krylov. Art by Yuriy Tepsurkaev. The Soviet Union began assisting the People's Republic of China in its establishment of a modern air force in 1950, when Soviet Air Force regiments were sent to train local pilots. China's involvement in the Korean War in late October 1950 inevitably drew Soviet pilots into the war, with a total of 52 Soviet pilots scoring five or more victories there. The history of these covert actions has been a long-buried secret and this book is the first English publication to detail the only instance when the Cold War became 'hot'. This book uncovers Soviet combat experiences during the Korean War from detailed unit histories and rare first-hand account. With access to extensive Russian archives, the authors offer an enthralling insight into an air war that has been largely covered up and neglected. Illustrated with previously unpublished photographs and detailed full colour profiles, this book is a unique opportunity to read about an often-forgotten aspect of the Cold War. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

Volume 195 - 1st printing. "Syracuse 415-413 BC!" Written by Nic Fields. Art by Peter Dennis. In the midsummer of 415 BC Athens launched a pre-emptive attack on Syracuse, urged on by the brilliant but reckless Athenian general Alcibiades, who claimed the Syracusans were providing the hostile Peloponnesian League with supplies. Moreover, if Athens could establish itself in Sicily then it would be in a commanding position for future aggression against Carthage. Possession of Syracuse would also allow the Athenians to dominate the Mediterranean. Nic Fields examines the foolhardy campaign in which Athens ignored the strategic implications of attacking a nation that was over 1,100 km away as two enormous armadas and 60,000 Athenians and their allies fought for two years against the only other democracy in the Greek world. Rare illustrations and breath-taking full-colour artwork complete the account of a disastrous campaign from which very few Athenians returned. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

Volume 196 - 1st printing. "Gazala 1942!" Written by Ken Ford. Art by John White. Following a lull in the desert war which saw the Germans and British reinforce their armies, Rommel suddenly attacked British fortifications with an assault on the northern sector of the British line near Gazala. Pinning down the British in the north and outflanking the 1st Free French Brigade, Rommel succeeded in encircling the main British positions, trapping them in what became known as 'The Cauldron'. With thousands of British soldiers killed or taken prisoner, this was a devastating defeat for the Allies. Accompanied by contemporary photographs and maps depicting the movement of both armies, Ken Ford provides a masterful study of Rommel, the 'Desert Fox', at the height of his powers as he swept the British army back to the site of their final stand at El Alamein. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Victory vs Redoutable!" Written by Gregory Fremont-Barnes. Art by Ian Palmer, and Giuseppe Rava. Late in the morning on 21 October 1805, warships from the British and combined French and Spanish fleets clashed off Cape Trafalgar on the Spanish coast. After a six month game of cat and mouse across the Atlantic, 27 British ships of the line engaged the Allied force of 33 ships of the line. This was a duel of skill, tenacity and bravery as captains and crews battled for mastery of the seas. This book is an opportunity to relive the action at Trafalgar - read the accounts of sailors who were there, and who experienced the sound of scraping cutlasses and bombarding cannons at one of the most important naval engagements of history. Understand how the guns were operated, learn about the training of crews and study the design and development of the incredible ships which dominated naval warfare of the period, as Gregory Fremont-Barnes reveals the revolutionary tactics used by Nelson to secure a victory that saved Britain from the threat of invasion and ensured British naval dominance for over a century. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PBW. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "M3 Medium Tank vs Panzer III!" Written by Gregory Fremont-Barnes. Art by Ian Palmer, and Giuseppe Rava. This was a duel between the stalwart of the Wehrmacht armored divisions - the Panzerkampfwagen III - and the American's as yet untested M3 Grant. In reality both would prove unequal to the task as they floundered amidst the rugged hills and ravines of the Tunisian landscape. This book charts the design and development of these two disparate rivals - their vastly different armament and armor as well as their tactical concepts. Analysing the strengths and weaknesses of these two opponents, this book explores the successes and failures of the Grant and Panzer III as they clashed at the critical battles of North Africa. Moreover it is an insight into the lives of the tank crews themselves as they struggled with the twin horrors of tank warfare and the fight for survival amidst some of the most inhospitable terrain on earth. Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PBW. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 65 - 1st printing. "The Forts of Judaea 168 BC–AD 73!" Written by Samuel Rocca. Art by Adam Hook. In 1277 Edward I gathered a huge army and marched into Wales to subdue the rebel Welsh princes. A key part of his strategy was to erect a castle wherever his army rested. This title takes a detailed look at the design, development and principles of defence of these Welsh castles, documenting daily life within their walls and the historical events that took place around them. Focusing on key sites, it highlights the varied castle designs ranging from fortifications based on French models to the defences inspired by Constantinople, and is illustrated with eight pages of full-colour illustrations and cutaway artwork. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $18.95.

Volume 75 - 1st printing. "The Forts of New France!" Written by René Chartrand. Art by Brian Delf. 'New France' consisted of the area colonized and ruled by France in North America. This title takes a look at the lengthy chain of forts built by the French to guard the frontier in the American northeast, including Sorel, Chambly, St Jean, Carillon (Ticonderoga), Duquesne (Pittsburgh, PA), and Vincennes. These forts were of two types: the major stone forts, and other forts made of wood and earth, all of which varied widely in style from Vauban-type elements to cabins surrounded by a stockade. Some forts, such as Chambly, looked more like medieval castles in their earliest incarnations. René Chartrand examines the different types of forts built by the French, describing the strategic vision that led to their construction, their impact upon the British colonies and the Indian nations of the interior, and the French military technology that went into their construction. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $18.95.

Volume 446 - 1st printing. "The Confederate Army 1861-65 (6)!" Written by Ron Field. Art by Richard Hook. The Southern states which formed the Confederacy in 1861 fielded many units of volunteer troops wearing a remarkably wide variety of uniforms, often reflecting foreign influences. In a spirit of independence many states also issued their own uniform regulations on the outbreak of the American Civil War; and these non-standard uniforms were often retained until well into the course of the war. The regulation patterns centrally prescribed by the Confederate Army were only ever followed unevenly, and state quartermasters continued to issue uniforms showing regional and state differences. This last in a series of six titles studies the archival and pictorial evidence for the infantry, cavalry and artillery of the final states to secede from the Union - Missouri, Kentucky and Maryland - and is illustrated with fascinating early photographic portraits. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

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OWLY AND FRIENDS 2008 FCBD ED by Andy Runton, Christian Slade, James Kochalka, & Corey Barba. Top Shelf is proud to join the 2008 Free Comic Book Day celebration with not one, but four all-ages tales. In this FCBD edition, we'll not only present an all-new Owly adventure by Andy Runton, but also three other all-new, all-ages adventures from Owly's friends: Korgi by Christian Slade, Johnny Boo by James Kochalka, and Yam by Corey Barba! Perfect for everyone in the family... and be sure to keep an eye out for Owly Volumes 4 and 5, Korgi Book 2, and the debut of Johnny Boo and Yam, all in 2008!

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Imhotep's Transformation!" Story and art by Lucien De Gieter. Papyrus and his friend Imhotep head off for Sakkarah, where a statue must be erected to give praise to the Pharaoh. While navigating the Nile, they save an old man threatened by a crocodile. In Sakkarah, the Pharaoh's life is threatened too - he has been poisoned, and if he dies the future will be very bleak! So Papyrus and Imhotep have the idea of letting the old man they saved play the role of Pharaoh, seeing as the two men look very much alike. But the deception may not last for long, and Papyrus has to find an antidote for the Pharaoh as quickly as he can! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Tutankhamun: The Assassinated Pharaoh!" Story and art by Lucien De Gieter. Thanks to a magical decoction, Papyrus travels back a century to meet the future Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, and his wife Ankhsenamon. Papyrus witnesses Tutankhamun's murder and the sombre going-ons that follow his death. In danger, Papyrus is once again rescued by Theti-Cheri, his friend and the Pharaoh's daughter. But before he returns to his own era, Papyrus discovers who has been looting the tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

Del Rey Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hitoshi Iwaaki. They arrive in silence and darkness. They descend from the skies. They have a hunger for human flesh. They are everywhere. They are parasites, alien creatures who must invade - and take control of - a human host to survive. And once they have infected their victims, they can assume any deadly form they choose: monsters with giant teeth, winged demons, creatures with blades for hands. But most have chosen to conceal their lethal purpose behind ordinary human faces. So no one knows their secret - except an ordinary high school student. Shin is battling for control of his own body against an alien parasite, but can he find a way to warn humanity of the horrors to come? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 284 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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THE PERHAPANAUTS #2 story TODD DEZAGO art & cover CRAIG ROUSSEAU 'TRIANGLE,' Part Two Shocking revelations about Arisa's secret past give us further insight into the Perhapanauts' reluctant leader. What is she running from? And can she hide from it much longer...? Meanwhile, Choopie takes charge as King of the Gremlinls and tensions continue to mount between the Perhapanauts and the Clan of Mothmen as war brews in the Bermuda Triangle! Not kidding. ? 32 PAGES ? FC ? Cover price $3.50.

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Checkmate: Part 3 of 5 - by Mike Bullock & Silvestre Szilagyi Bangalla Invaded! The biggest arc in Moonstone's Phantom run - culminating in the double-sized issue #25 - continues! Warring armies spill over into the Deep Woods, while The Phantom tries to uncover an insidious plot to overthrow the Bangallan Government. This issue is sure to end with a bang! Cover price $3.99.

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Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY OSCAR WILDE) Penciled by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA Cover by GERALD PAREL Artist Basil Hallward is horrified at what has become of his beautiful portrait of Dorian Gray. He feels hatred for the painting's subject and confronts Gray in a rage. When Basil then disappears, a perplexed Dorian goes upstairs to cover his portrait-and finds one of the hands is dripping red! Dorian's downward spiral of self-destruction accelerates, drawing in all those who encounter him! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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PIGEONS FROM HELL #2 (of 4) Joe R. Lansdale (W), Nathan Fox (A/Cover), and Dave Stewart (c) What started out as a simple road trip has turned into a nightmarish disaster as Clare and Janet, heirs to the mysterious Blassenville estate, and their three friends find themselves stranded for the night in the derelict Blassenville mansion, located deep in the desolate heart of the Louisiana swamplands. With nothing left to do but to wait for daylight before they can go for help, the group settles in for the night, but it doesn't take long for the evil that infects the house to try to claim its first victims. Legendary horror aficionado Joe R. Lansdale puts a new spin on an old classic with this four-part adaptation of master storyteller Robert E. Howard's classic tale of terror Pigeons From Hell. FC, 32 pages Cover price $3.50.

This issue: See you in Hell with Sam & Max; Exclusive Manga Previews - Batman: Death Mask, Steel Fist Riku; The Cons of Spring - The pros and cons of Ikkicon and Katsucon; Where's the Action? The rise and fall of the macho action movie; Chinese RPGs - Chrono Trigger on your NES? You better believe it; 10 best anime, comics, games, movies of the month; Inside Peeks - Lucky Star, Persona 3 FES, Iron Man, Torchwood, Vexille, Disgaea 3, Nana, CJ7. From the minds behind Newtype USA comes PiQ! The magazine covers anime, manga, video games, lifestyle, and other aspects of pop culture of keen interest to fans everywhere! Cover price $6.99.

1st printing. Collects Pirates vs. Ninjas II: Up the Ante #1-8. By Craig Babiar and David Hutchison. The Empire Strikes Back, The Godfather Part II, Aliens, The New Testament. Yarr, if history teaches us anything, there is only one thing to do with a sequel: Up The Ante! Now in full, glorious color, the critically acclaimed, blockbuster series returns in this all-new, epic tale! First there were Pirates, then there were Ninjas, then came fire and the wheel. Then, on the seventh day came the Vikings! The world will disintegrate and your brain will melt in your skull as these three ancient enemies wage their eternal war. Pirates, Ninjas, Vikings - it's a trilemma! Whose side aren't you on? You'll witness every earth-crushing moment! Softcover, full color. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. Story and art by by Jason. An anthology of masterful shorts from the creator of "I Killed Adolf Hitler." This multifaceted anthology collects Jason's early 1990's work, including his remarkable calling card, the novella-length thriller "Pocket Full of Rain," which has never before been published in English. Like a number of his initial stories, "Pocket" is drawn with realistic human beings instead of blank-faced animal characters, a true revelation for Jason's fans. This book showcases three distinct styles - his earliest "realistic" drawing style, used to unsettling effect in some particularly creepy stories; an intermediate "bighead" cartoony style that still features humans, used for both humor and drama; and the "funny-animal" style he's now best known for. All this, plus much more, including a color gallery and God cheating at Trivial Pursuit. Softcover, 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

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Touchstone Edition - High School Chronicles of Ariel Schrag Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ariel Schrag. Potential chronicles cartoonist Ariel Schrag's junior year at Berkeley High School. Written during the summer after the school year she was documenting, it covers her quest to lose her virginity to a boy, her sexual confusion, her hopeless romance with a female classmate, her parents' divorce, learning life lessons from her art teacher, dabbling in drinking and smoking pot, trying to make sense of the biology she reads about in textbooks versus the biology she's living, and the personal and social complications of writing about her life as it happens. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 226 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.