PREVIEWS VOL. X #5 PREVIEWS HOME PAGE MEGA MANGA & MORE! #1 Do you believe that Manga and Anime rule? Is Ultraman your favorite superhero? Are giant robots your favorite mode of transportation? Do you forsake all other forms of entertainment for the hyper-kinetic, stylized offerings of Japan’s talented manga and anime creators? If you answered yes to any or all of the above, then do we have a catalog for you! The Mega Manga & More! catalog will feature a massive selection of manga and anime-related products, from comics and books, to toys, models, cards, posters… and more! Samurai, alien teens, giant robots, magical sex-changing teens, cyborgs, monsters, demons, and many more await you within these pages! Go on — you know you want one! RES. from Previews Vol. X #3 (Mar00) Catalog MSRP: $0.75 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #7 (PREVIEWS VOL. X #7) The Unique Boutique for Discriminating Collectors! Welcome to the latest issue of Previews Primo, our monthly publication that features some of the very best and most desirable items from Previews! This is the place to go for the creme de la creme, the stuff so hot that it scorches the page when you look at it. Each month, Previews Primo will come to you one week after Previews, offering you an easy, custom look at some of the finest products offered that month, complete with Previews Order Form codes so that you can easily order what you want! This issue looks at items in the July catalog for September/October/November shipping! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS VOLUME X #7 Previews is your ultimate source for news and information on the comic book industry. In it, you’ll find all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer shipping in approximately two months. Everything you need in order to enjoy the comic book hobby is right here under one smashing cover! 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This issue ships in late June 2000 for items on sale in September, 2000. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT VOLUME X #7 Discerning adult readers looking for more information and artwork on those other comics and cardscan find what they're looking for in Previews Adult. Inside each issue, you’ll find additional artwork and information not found in the “PG-13-rated” Previews. Plus, Previews Adult features editorial coverage of the adult industry — with its own Mature Readers news page! NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, adult material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 8.5x11, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE MAVERICK 2000 featuring FRANK MILLER, PAUL CHADWICK, JASON PEARSON, STAN SAKAI, C. SCOTT MORSE, BRIAN RALPH, & DYLAN HORROCKS cover art by FRANK MILLER & LYNN VARLEY Introducing the best anthology you will read in the year 2000. Editor Diana Schutz has cherry-picked great stories from some of the best Maverick creators, brought a few newcomers to the table, and delivered a plate you can’t put down. If the cover and story from Frank Miller aren’t enough to satisfy your palate, how about a long-awaited new Body Bags story from Jason Pearson, or a short piece from Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo) about a trip abroad with Sergio Aragonés? Another serving of Paul Chadwick’s Concrete? Coming right up. A steaming side of “Deep-Dig” by Brian Ralph (Cave-In) accents the spices of Scott (Soulwind) Morse’s Ancient Joe — and to top it off, we’re serving a little something from Dylan Horrocks (Hicksville) for dessert. Bon appétit! (Maverick title) BE ADVISED: SOME TASTEFUL NUDITY AND SOME NASTY LANGUAGE! On sale July 19 b&w, 48 pg (one-shot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 SPACE CIRCUS #1 (OF 4) created by MARK EVANIER & SERGIO ARAGONÉS written by MARK EVANIER illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS Once upon a time, kids used to dream of running away to join the circus, but now that's out of date. Young Todd Cooper has a new dream for a new millennium: run away and join the Doodah Brothers’ Astral Travelling Entertainment and Fun Brigade, travelling from planet to planet with its incredible cast of Greebles, Flurps, Bearded Plankton, and Klone-Klowns, and avoiding the deadly Sky-Pirates! It's the latest, weirdest concoction of multiple Eisner winners Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier. (Maverick title) On sale July 12 FC, 32 pg (1 of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.95 USAGI YOJIMBO #39 created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI Grasscutter is back! In this first issue of the sequel to Stan Sakai’s Eisner Award winning serialized story, we look back to Japan’s third century and the founding of the sacred Atsuta Shrine. Yamato-Dake, heir to the Sword of the Gods, made a vow to rid the land of the giant, evil serpent deity of Mount Ibuki. On the way to meet his final foe, Yamoto-Dake must battle nature and its most fearsome beasts, including his own fatigue. The legend of Grasscutter continues in Usagi Yojimbo #39, Grasscutter II: Journey to Atsuta Shrine. (Maverick title) On sale July 26 b&w, 24 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.95 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE, & RED TP created and written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by JOHN PAUL LEON, TIM SALE, DUNCAN FEGREDO, PAUL CHADWICK, DAVID MACK, JASON PEARSON, CHRIS SPROUSE, and more! Acclaimed Grendel creator Matt Wagner crafts a series of tales that spotlights those the Devil has influenced and intimidated, a grim grimoire of punishment and revenge illustrated in stark black, white, and blood-red that brings together a virtual who’s who of talented artists, including John Paul Leon (Earth X), Tim Sale (Batman: The Long Halloween), Duncan Fegredo (Jay & Silent Bob), D’Israeli (Lazarus Churchyard), Ho Che Anderson (Young Hoods in Love), C. Scott Morse (Soulwind), Bernie Mireault (Dr. Robot), Paul Chadwick (Concrete), Tim Bradstreet (Maximum Black), David Mack (Kabuki), Guy Davis (Sandman Mystery Theatre), the Pander Brothers (Secret Broadcast), Stan Shaw (Sunglasses After Dark), Jay Geldhof (The Lost), Teddy Kristiansen (House of Secrets), Jason Pearson (Body Bags), Woodrow Phoenix (Sugar Buzz), Troy Nixey (Trout), and Chris Sprouse (Supreme). This trade edition also collects the very first black-white-and-red Grendel story, the long out-of-print “Devil’s Vagary,” written by Wagner and illustrated by Dean (Mister X) Motter. When dealing with the Devil, the least he’ll take is your soul! The first edition of this trade paperback will feature a full-color painted cover by Matt Wagner, with a matte and spot gloss finish, and interior cover flaps. (Maverick title) BE ADVISED: CONTAINS SEXUAL SCENES AND HEAVY VIOLENCE. On sale October 13 b&w&red, 200 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18.95 USAGI YOBIMBO: GRASSCUTTER TP created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI Forged in heaven, it is called Kusanagi, the Grasscutter — the lost sword of the Gods. This legendary blade could potentially tip the scales of power in a conspiracy to overthrow the Shogunate and reinstate the Emperor, but when the sword falls into the hands of masterless samurai Usagi Yojimbo, the ronin rabbit becomes the focus of a deadly struggle for possession of the dread blade. Winner of the 1999 Eisner Award for Best Limited Series, Grasscutter is Stan Sakai’s longest and most ambitious Usagi tale to date, a sweeping epic showcasing one of comics’ most individual artistic voices at the peak of his creative skills. The first printing of this graphic masterpiece was an instant sell-out and is now back in print in time for the first-issue release of GrasscutterII: Journey to Atsuta Shrine. (Maverick title) SC, b&w, 256 pg (STAR09937) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 GRENDEL: DEVIL’S LEGACY #5 (OF 12) created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by THE PANDER BROTHERS Cliffhanger to cliffhanger, Grendel: Devil’s Legacy continues to burn, but the flame ebbs in blue despair as Christine Spar finds herself sinking into the depths of doubt and worry. Beginning with round two of the Spar/Tujiro XIV battle, winding through intrigue and loss, and ending with a surprise visit from Argent, this issue keeps the plot rolling and the pages turning. With Matt Wagner’s exciting story line and striking new covers, Jeromy Cox’s modern colors, and before-its-time art from Arnold and Jacob Pander, Grendel: Devil’s Legacy is a necessary addition to anyone’s “desert island” comic book collection. (Maverick title) BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND PARTIAL NUDITY. On sale July 26 FC, 32 pg (5 of 12) . . . . . . . . . $2.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR VS. THE TERMINATOR #4 (OF 4) by Mark Schultz, Mel Rubi, and Christopher Ivy; cover by Dwayne Turner This is the cataclysmic, atom-smashing climax to end all climaxes, as Aliens, Predators, Terminators and humans collide...with all of the future as the prize! No one, no thing walks away from this one unscarred; after years (centuries, actually) of victimization and horror, will Ripley regain control of her life? She may come out on top of the Aliens, Predators, and Terminators, but don’t bet on a “happy” ending! On sale July 26 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.95 DARK HORSE EXTRA #25 An Angel descends on Dark Horse Extra #25! That’s right vamp fans, this month we’ve got an all-new strip featuring your favorite brooding hunk. And you sir! Isn’t it about time to catch up with the adventures of Sock Monkey! Dook! Dook! Dook! And don’t miss the mysterious conclusion of the Nevermen strip! This month’s poster crosses all boundaries with Green Lantern vs. Aliens! All this, plus the dish on every upcoming Dark Horse July title and the latest news from www.darkhorse.com. Celebrate your independence, and choose our little firecracker: Dark Horse Extra #25! On sale July 5 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" . . . PI DARK HORSE “EXTRA” EXTRA-SPECIAL POSTER EDITION #1 You want more posters? You got’em! Check out the first-ever Dark Horse “EXTRA” Extra, a special edition packed full of posers showcasing upcoming launches and hot titles. We’re talking an exquisite rendering from Lone Wolf & Cub, an action- packed SpyBoy poster, and a giant center spread featuring that menacing Sith, Darth Maul! Rejoice! No longer must your walls face a lifetime of bare, boring white! This month, pick up a little something “EXTRA”! On sale June 28 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" . . . PI BATMAN/TARZAN: CLAWS OF THE CATWOMAN TP by Ron Marz and Igor Kordey; cover by Dave Dorman Batman. Tarzan. Two orphaned noblemen who have honed their minds and bodies to the peak of human performance. Two fearless warriors who have sworn to protect their respective homelands. Now, a new evil has surfaced, one that will bring these two legendary heroes together for the first time. In a rousing adventure that reaches from the shadowy spires of Gotham City to the dark forests of deepest Africa, all the skills and instincts of the Dark Knight and the Lord of the Jungle will be needed to save an opulent lost civilization from destruction. Co-published with DC Comics. On sale August 16 SC, 96pg, FC . . . $10.95 TARZAN RELISTS EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS’ TARZAN OF THE APES TP by Russ Manning with Gaylord DuBois SC, 104pg, FC (STAR09278) . . . $12.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS’ TARZAN AND THE JEWELS OF OPAR TP by Russ Manning SC, 80pg, FC (5-3/4" x 8-1/4") (STAR09626) . . . $10.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS’ TARZAN: CARSON OF VENUS TP by Darko Macan and Igor Kordey SC, 120pg, FC (STAR09917) . . . $12.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS’ TARZAN: THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT TP by Russ Manning SC, 112pg, FC (STAR02475) . . . $12.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS’ TARZAN: LES MONSTRES TP by Stan Manoukian and Vince Roucher SC, 160pg, FC (STAR07943) . . . $16.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS’ TARZAN: THE LOST ADVENTURE HC by Edgar Rice Burroughs with Joe R. Lansdale; illustrations by Thomas Yeates, Charles Vess, Gary Gianni, Michael Wm. Kaluta, and Monty Sheldon HC w/painted dust jacket, 208pg, b&w (STAR01621) . . . $19.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS’ TARZAN THE UNTAMED TP adapted by Russ Manning with Gaylord DuBois SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10391) . . . $11.95 TARZAN VERSUS PREDATOR: AT THE EARTH’S CORE TP by Walter Simonson and Lee Weeks SC, 104pg, FC (STAR07012) . . . $12.95 ************************* BATTLE GODS: WARRIORS OF THE CHAAK #4 (OF 9) by Francisco Ruiz Velasco; cover by Francisco Ruiz Velasco While the international championship fights are in full swing and Takan burns to avenge his dying master, the best fighters are receiving mysterious invitations to another tournament. Some receive their invitations in visions, others must fight Mayan demons and demigods for the privilege, but all are pawns of the gods…players in a fight to determine the fate of the human race…the Chaak. On sale July 12 FC, 32pg (4 of 9) . . . $2.95 THE HAUNTED MAN #3 (OF 3) by Gerard Jones and Mark Badger cover by Mark Badger “The Gorilla Guerrillas”: A group of superintelligent gorillas, enslaved by a Vegas lounge act, discover they’ve been contracted to appear in a sappy, sentimental Hollywood movie about endangered jungle animals. Determined never to appear on screen as pathetic victims, they ferret out the schedule of a top-secret military train carrying nuclear warheads through Vegas — and hijack it. Because the government cares more about secrecy than the survival of Los Angeles, the Haunted Man must try to stop them alone! On sale July 19 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) . . . $2.95 JOKER/MASK #3 (OF 4) by Henry Gilroy, Ramon Bachs, and Howard Shum; cover by Ramon Bachs The new “Joker/Mask” show is a big hit in prime time, but not everyone is happy. Harley wants her old Mr. J back, and she enlists Poison Ivy to help her...but Ivy has plans of her own. And when Joker/Mask figures out he’s been duped, he’s gonna be one unhappy clown. Harley, Ivy, and all of Gotham City had better get ready for the explosive finale! Co-published with DC Comics. On sale July 26 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.95 DIGIMON #3 adapted by Dark Horse Comics and Nigel Dobbyn The hit animated series comes to comics! The seven kids from Earth continue to explore the strange digital world they find themselves trapped in, but forces from inside and outside the group are making that hard. While Garurumon battles the evil Seadramon, Matt and Tai struggle for control of the group. On sale July 12 FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 DIGIMON #4 adapted by Dark Horse Comics and Ryan Hill When the Digimon crew travels through a forest of telephone poles they find a village of Yokomon, brethren to the digivolved Biyomon. The village is terrorized by the fiery Meramon, who’s turned evil under the influence of the mysterious Black Gear! Will the Digimon be able to save theYokomon village? Will Biyomon digivolve into champion form in time to save them all? On sale July 26 FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 DARK HORSE PRESENTS #155 by David Land, Jesus Saiz, Chris Golden, Tom Sniegowski, Brian Horton, and Mulele K. Jarvis; flip-covers by Brian Horton and Rick Leonardi In Angel: Cordelia's first starring role turns out to be the lead in the Blair Witch of snuff films, and Angel has to save her from competing forest spirits and demon movie producers. What's the problem? In Iron Reich 3000: Private Whit's entire squad is dead. Now all he has to do to be a hero is find a way to stop a thirty- foot robot armed with laser cannons and flame throwers. Yeah, that's all. Plus, another manga-esque Full Throttle adventure! Now in flip-book format! On sale July 5 b&w, 32pg . . . $2.95 GHOST #22 by Mike Kennedy and Ryan Benjamin; cover by Ryan Benjamin Elisa Cameron takes stock of her life of danger and violence and concludes that if she’s going to go on being Ghost, she needs to build bridges once in a while instead of always blowing them up. It’s time to make peace with the Furies, with the man called X, with Peter, with her sister, and, if she can, with herself. This is the final issue of Ghost, but watch for the unveiling of a special project in next month’s Previews. On sale July 26 FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 THE NEVERMEN #3 (OF 4) by Philip Amara and Guy Davis; cover by Guy Davis Diggs, the missing Neverman, has been located but mysteriously refuses to help his fellow Nevermen stop the insane plan of the man known as Clockwork. Now, finding Clockwork’s headquarters and bringing him to justice comes down to dogged detective work, clever deductions, and no small amount of good, old-fashioned violence! On sale July 5 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.95 SPYBOY #10 by Peter David, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee; cover by Pop Mhan What’s a spy without danger? And what’s danger if not jumping from an airplane and plummeting to your death? Not dangerous enough? What about an aerial battle between SpyBoy and some of toughest henchmen S.K.I.N.S. has to offer?! And that’s just on the first few pages! Make no mistake, this issue is THE big honkin’ tribute to the “classic” spy genre, with more death-defying action and crazy spy gadgets than you can handle! Plus!!! This issue features the creations of the PREVIEWS “SpyBoy Gadget Contest” Winners!!! On sale July 19 FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 TITAN A.E. #3 by Scott Allie, Al Rio, and Randy Emberlin; cover by Al Rio The battle between King and Queen Drej has been settled, and Earth stands to be conquered as a result. Now it’s up to a small band of humans to sneak onto the Drej mothership and prevent the invasion force from being launched. The battle rages from the skies of Earth to the heart of the Drej throne room! Don’t miss the conclusion to the story behind the story from this summer’s most exciting animated film. On sale July 5 FC, 32 pg (3 of 3) . . . $2.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS #11 by Ian Edgington and Mike Deodato; cover by Jeff Matsuda The gods are incommunicado and the oracles don’t work. The hotlines to Olympus are ringing off the hook. The gods have closed shop and pulled down the shutters. As if that wasn’t bad enough, someone has released the Lamia — the lost tribe of vampire amazons. Also, Helios the sun god has vanished, plunging the world into perpetual darkness. The denziens of Hell are taking their chance to seize power, and all Hell is quite literally breaking loose! Can Xena and Gabriel save the day? On sale July 26 FC, 32pg (Matsuda cover) . . . $2.95 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 ANGEL #9 by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, and Eric Powell; cover by Jeff Matsuda and Jon Sibal Beneath the city of angels, a killer is stalking the sewers. Angel is hunting a monster, though he’s not certain if it’s the right monster. And Detective Kate Lockley and her men are also in the sewers, looking for the one she thinks is responsible: a certain vampire named Angel. They are moving closer and closer toward a final, climactic battle with the real killer. Be there for all the mayhem! On sale July 12 FC, 32pg (Matsuda/Sibal cover) . . . $2.95 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #23 by Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel; cover by Jeff Matsuda Who are the Blood of Carthage, and what is their relationship to the demon Vraka? Buffy will find out as she confronts them for the first time. We also discover how Spike is connected to this shadowy group. And Buffy may decide to leave college forever! Buffy fans cannot miss this issue! On sale July 26 FC, 32pg (Matsuda cover) . . . $2.95 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: RING OF FIRE GN original graphic novel by Doug Petrie and Ryan Sook; photo cover by David Stewart >From the writer of the television series and the most talked about artist on the comics series comes an intricate and explosive graphic novel. Set in Season Two of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the story begins just after Angel killed Jenny Calendar. Giles is a wreck, and Buffy’s not much better, knowing the man she loves is a homicidal maniac. But when the armor of a samurai demon is stolen from a cargo ship, a new battle is pitched to determine who will master the Ring of Fire. With Angel teamed with Spike and Dru, and Giles nearly out of commission, Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Kendra hardly stand a chance. On sale August 23 SC, 80pg, FC . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER RELISTS AND GHOST RELISTS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE DUST WALTZ TP by Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 80pg, FC (STAR08424) . . . $8.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE REMAINING SUNLIGHT TP by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham SC, 88pg, FC (STAR08974) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE ORIGIN TP by Christopher Golden, Dan Brereton, and Joe Bennett SC, 80pg, FC (STAR10112) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: UNINVITED GUESTS TP by Andi Watson, Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10282) . . . $10.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SPIKE AND DRU — THE QUEEN OF HEARTS by Christopher Golden and Ryan Sook FC, 32pg (one-shot) (AUG990026) . . . $2.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SUPERNATURAL DEFENSE KIT Slipcase w/deluxe, hardcover, “Claddagh” ring, vial of “holy” water with silver flakes, and gold cross (STAR10675) . . . $19.95 GHOST ACTION FIGURE 6-1/2" tall, seven points of articulation, resealable packaging w/new, original comic Standard action figure (STAR10648) . . . $13.95 Chrome action figure (JUN995017) . . . $16.95 GHOST: BLACK OCTOBER TP by Eric Luke and various SC, 144pg, FC (STAR09382) . . . $14.95 GHOST: EXHUMING ELISA TP by Eric Luke, Ivan Reis, and Randy Emberlin SC, 160pg, FC (STAR07039) . . . $17.95 GHOST/HELLBOY COLLECTION TP by Mike Mignola, Scott Benefiel, and Jasen Rodriguez FC, squarebound, 48pg (STAR06647) . . . $4.95 GHOST: NOCTURNES by Eric Luke, Adam Hughes, and various SC, 96pg, FC (STAR01805) . . . $9.95 GHOST: NO WORLD SO DARK TP By Chris Warner, Christian Zanier, and Steve Moncuse SC, 136pg, FC (STAR10792) . . . $14.95 GHOST: PAINFUL MUSIC TP by Eric Luke, Ivan Reis, and Randy Emberlin SC, 96pg, FC (STAR09575) . . . $9.95 GHOST STORIES by various SC, 96pg, FC (STAR01007) . . . $8.95 *********************** BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #47: THE GATHERING PART 5 (OF 15) by Hiroaki Samura; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus Kami-nagafusa: a non-descript rural village. The only thing that sets it apart from other hamlets is its neighbor, a critical checkpoint for leaving Edo. This is the village Rin has come to, following the thin thread of her last hope for pursuing Anotsu to Kaga — and now, just as urgent, to escape the long arm of the law that has unjustly accused her of murder! BE ADVISED: THIS SERIES CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND ADULT LANGUAGE. On sale July 26 b&w, 32pg . . . $2.95 GUNSMITH CATS: KIDNAPPED #9 (OF 10) by Kenichi Sonoda; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus It’s a family affair! When little Flora comes to after her abduction, she finds she’s back in Jeena’s house, and Jeena’s mom has an explosive collar around her neck, just like her daughter! Jeena’s mom asks Flora not to run away, in case the man who kidnapped her kills them all. But he’s downstairs at that very moment, and if someone doesn’t stop him, he’s going to make a clean getaway — with the stolen Mafia money! BE ADVISED: THIS SERIES CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE. On sale July 19 b&w, 32pg (9 of 10) . . . $2.95 MASAKAZU KATSURA’S SHADOW LADY #22: SUDDEN DEATH PART 3 (OF 5) by Masakazu Katsura; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus Trapped in Bright’s shower, Aimi is helpless as the pounding water washes off her magic eye shadow! If Bright sees her true form, her secret is out — and the Demon World Police will kill her! But the arch-demon Zera has been resurrected from the last Demon Stone, and the Demon World Police must ask Shadow Lady to pull off the greatest heist of her spectacular career! On sale July 12 b&w, 24pg . . . $2.50 OH MY GODDESS! PART IX #1: PRETTY IN SCARLET by Kosuke Fujishima; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus Skuld has been longing for a guardian angel just like Belldandy’s. So when she discovers an Angel Egg in Urd’s room, she can’t keep her hands off it. But when she accidentally swallows the egg and the angel hatches inside her, she discovers that there’s more to being guarded by an angel than she thought! What a time for Sentaro to arrive and starting pulling on the heartstrings of Skuld’s puppy love! On sale July 5 b&w, 40pg . . . $3.50 STAR WARS #20: TWILIGHT PART 2 (OF 4) by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and Rick Magyar; cover by Jan Duursema Quinlan Vos searches for his past — and the Devaronian Villie is his reluctant helper. First stop, the home of Bib Fortuna, right-hand man to the nefarious Jabba the Hutt! Can Quin resist the pull of the dark side when dealing with lowlifes like Bib? His search for the mysterious woman, Aayla, will take him from a band of thugs to a stolen ship pursued by smugglers! Get on board and see if he makes it! On sale July 26 FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL #2 (OF 4) by Randy Stradley, Davidé Fabbri, and Christian Della Vecchia; cover by Davidé Fabbri The Jedi task force sent to the Yinchorri system is met with a hostile reception, and they soon find themselves facing overwhelming odds on three different worlds. Meanwhile, back on Coruscant, a Yinchorri suicide squad attacks the Jedi Temple itself, fighting to the last being and taking as many Jedi with them as they can. Behind all of these events, Yoda detects a controlling hand, but he cannot detect its source… On sale July 19 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.95 STAR WARS: UNION TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Robert Teranishi, and Christopher Chuckry; cover by Terese Nielsen When Luke Skywalker, the New Republic’s greatest hero and sole Jedi Master, decides to marry Mara Jade, the woman who was once the Emperor’s personal assassin, you can be sure that hands both Imperial and New Republican will be raised to stop the marriage — at any cost! Written by acclaimed Star Wars novelist Michael A. Stackpole (X-Wing Rogue Squadron; I, Jedi) and illustrated with photographic realism by Robert Teranishi, Union spotlights a monumental event in the Star Wars timeline that bridges the classic Star Wars trilogy to its boundless future a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away! On sale August 9 SC, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 BEETLE BAILEY BOOK AND FIGURE SETS Ten-hut! It’s the 50th anniversary of America’s perennial private, Beetle Bailey. Dark Horse is celebrating by collecting the best strips from our favorite characters — Beetle, Sarge, General Halftrack, and Miss Buxley — each in their own book. Each book comes packaged with a 4" PVC statue of the featured character, too! We’re proud to be presenting Mort Walker’s famous classic comic strip characters, and know you’ll be proud to own a little slice of American history. On sale September 6 Beetle Bailey Book and Figure set, b&w, 128pg, 5" x 8". . . $10.95 On sale September 13 Sarge Book and Figure set set, b&w, 128pg, 5" x 8". . . $10.95 On sale September 20 General Halftrack Book and Figure set set, b&w, 128pg, 5" x 8". . . $10.95 On sale September 27 Miss Buxley Book and Figure set set, b&w, 128pg, 5" x 8". . . $10.95 BEETLE BAILEY SHOT GLASS SET Line up!! You’ve got Beetle, Sarge, and General Halfrack shot glasses waiting for your order. So order another! Dark Horse is helping celebrate 50 years of Beetle Bailey, so raise your glass in honor of Beetle and the gang with this set of deluxe shot glasses. Packaged in a great, full-color box, these little beauties are sure to inspire you to greatness. So for love of your country, your fellow man, and a night on the town, drink up!! On sale August 2 3-glass shot-glass set . . . $19.95 SIN CITY MAGNET SET by FRANK MILLER Make your refrigerator happy with a striking set of Sin City magnets featuring the popular characters of Frank Miller's dark series of violence and crime. Nancy, Miho, Marv, and Dwight — as well as a threesome of BLAM! sound effects and one Sin City logo — all die-cut and colored in reds, blacks, and whites, come secured in a polybag with a fitting image of Agamemnon on the header card. That’s eight separate magnets to secure those important notes to your most deserving metal surface. On sale August 30 8 pc., b&w&red magnet set . . . $8.00 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #8: LI’L ABNER Dark Horse continues its successful series of Classic Comic Characters statues, and this month we bring you Li’l Abner. Offered at a limited edition of 950 numbered pieces, Li’l Abner comes packaged in a litho-printed full-color tin box with a certificate of authenticity, pinback button, and booklet about the character and his creator, Al Capp. This figure measures approximately 5 1/2". On sale August 23 Classic Comic Characters #8: Li’l Abner . . . 49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #9: DAISY MAE Dark Horse continues its successful series of Classic Comic Characters statues with Daisy Mae. The statue is limited to 950 numbered pieces and comes packaged in a litho-printed full-color tin box that included is a certificate of authenticity, pinback button, and booklet about the character and her creator, Al Capp. This figure measures approximately 5 1/2". On sale August 23 Classic Comic Characters #9: Daisy Mae . . . $49.95 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® STATUE RELISTS MAGIC: THE GATHERING® HURLOON MINOTAUR STATUE fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, stands 14" high, packaged in a full color box (STAR10039) . . . $125.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® SERRA ANGEL STATUE fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, stands 13" high, packaged in a full color box (STAR08290) . . . $125.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® SHIVAN DRAGON STATUE fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, stands 22" high, packaged in a full color box (STAR08986) . . . $195.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® SPIRIT LINK STATUE fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, stands 14" high, packaged in a full color box (STAR09454) . . . $125.00 BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN COLD-CAST KIT 15" cold-cast kit, (assembly and painting required) (STAR01361) . . . $150.00 THE INVISIBLE MAN COLD-CAST KIT 9" tall cold-cast kit, painted box art by Den Beauvais (assembly and painting required) (STAR01363) . . . $125.00 THE WOLF MAN COLD-CAST FIGURE KIT 10" cold-cast kit, painted box art by Den Beauvais (assembly and painting required) (STAR01370) . . . $150.00 THE MUMMY COLD-CAST KIT 9" cold-cast kit, painted box art by Den Beauvais (assembly and painting required) (STAR01367) . . . $150.00 DC COMICS "Planet DC" Annuals THE TITANS ANNUAL #1 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS AND BEN RAAB; ART BY JUSTINIANO, RICK MAYS AND CHRIS IVY; COVER BY JUSTINIANO In stores July 5. A "Planet DC" Annual with a lead story written and drawn by the BEAST BOY team of Geoff Johns (JSA), Ben Raab (LEGEND OF THE HAWKMAN), Justiniano, and Chris Ivy! Beast Boy and Flamebird encounter ancient evil in the Land of the Rising Sun, and meet Japan's new defender, the warrior called Bushido! Nightwing, Arsenal, Troia, Flash, and Tempest soon race off to help their former comrades against a supernatural foe, but will Bushido pose an even bigger threat? In a backup story (written by Johns and Raab with art by Rick Mays), we discover Bushido's origin and learn the warrior's code that he will struggle to obey...or die trying. FC, 48 PG. $3.50 THE FLASH ANNUAL #13 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY ALCATENA In stores July 12. Two Flashes meet an entire team of Argentine heroes in an explosive "Planet DC" Annual! Written by Chuck Dixon (NIGHTWING, Marvel Knights) with stunning art by Alcatena (WEIRD WAR TALES SPECIAL, BATMAN OF ARKHAM), Flash Jay Garrick and Argentina's greatest heroes are held captive by eerie supernatural forces. One of the heroes — Salamanca — uses her mystical powers to summon Flash Wally West to their side. But will he be enough to turn the tide against an army of the strangest beings any of our heroes have ever encountered? Plus, a backup story reveals Salamanca's origin. FC, 48 PG. $3.50* GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #9 WRITTEN BY TIM TRUMAN; ART BY COY TURNBULL, STEPHEN BLUE AND JOHN LOWE; COVER BY TRUMAN In stores July 26. Green Lantern Kyle Rayner meets Tunisia's champion in an exciting "Planet DC" Annual written by Tim Truman (CREATURE COMMANDOS, THE KENTS)! In the first story (with art by Coy Turnbull and John Lowe), Kyle and the rest of the world gasp at the incredible power of the super-strong, sword-wielding Tunisian hero known as Sala! But will hers and GL's powers be enough to stand against the deadly demon Pazuzu? Plus, a backup story (illustrated by Stephen Blue and Lowe) reveals Sala's incredible origin. Note: Look for Sala in an upcoming JLA Prestige Format miniseries. FC, 48 PG. $3.50* DC COMICS MILLENNIUM EDITIONS FLASH COMICS #1 WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, SHELDON MOLDOFF, JOHN B. WENTWORTH, AND ED WHEELAN; ART BY HARRY LAMPERT, MOLDOFF, DENNIS NEVILLE, STAN ASCH, WHEELAN, AND GEORGE STORM; COVER BY MOLDOFF In stores July 19. Because online voters demanded it! A true Golden Age classic, this incredible 1940 issue features not only the debut of Jay Garrick, the first Flash, but also the first appearances of Hawkman, Johnny Thunder, and more. "This was the start of the Gardner Fox age of storytelling" notes retailer Joe Field of Concord, California's Flying Colors. Visit www.dccomics.com to vote on future MILLENNIUM EDITIONs. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 64 PG. $3.95* HOUSE OF MYSTERY #1 WRITTEN BY VARIOUS; ART BY CURT SWAN, RAY BURNLEY, BOB BROWN, BERNIE KRIGSTEIN, JOHN PRENTICE, MORRIS WALDINGER, AND HENRY BOLTINOFF; COVER BY WIN MORTIMER AND CHARLES PARIS In stores July 12. Reprinting DC's first-ever horror comic! This 1951 issue featured early work by a number of the top DC talents. Stories include "Wanda Was a Werewolf!," "I Fell in Love with a Witch!," "Man or Monster?", and more. "DC's horror books have a style all their own," says Cliff Biggers of Marietta, Georgia's Dr. No's Comics, "and this one's the granddaddy of them all." FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MYSTERIOUS SUSPENSE #1 WRITTEN BY STEVE DITKO AND D.C. GLANZMAN; ART BY DITKO AND ROCKE MASTERIOSO; COVER BY DITKO In stores July 5. The first full-length adventure of the Question — highlighted by the stylish artwork of the legendary Steve Ditko — make this 1967 one-shot (originally published by Charlton Comics) a prized classic. The morally ambitious anti-hero — currently appearing in the BATMAN/HUNTRESS: CRY FOR BLOOD miniseries — went on to become a DC Comics mainstay. "This book took the "faceless hero" concept and turned it on its ear…or would have, if the Question had ears," says retailer Pat Brower of Graham Crackers Comics in Chicago, Illinois. Adds Cliff Biggers of Marietta, Georgia's Dr. No's Comics, "No mainstream comic espoused an ideology the way Ditko's Question did." FC, 32 PG. $2.50 POLICE COMICS #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JACK COLE, WILL EISNER, ARTHUR PEDDY, PAUL GUSTAVSON, REED CRANDALL, FRED GUARDINEER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY GILL FOX In stores July 26. The JLA's Plastic Man made his debut in this 1941 Quality Comics title featuring work by Jack Cole and the legendary Will Eisner! Besides the unforgettable Plastic Man origin by Jack Cole, this issue featured the debuts of Chic Carter by Will Eisner, Phantom Lady by Arthur Peddy, the Human Bomb by Paul Gustavson (under the pen name Paul Carroll), Firebrand by Reed Crandall, and more. "A veritable 'who's who' of '40s comics," says Joe Field. FC, 64 PG. $3.95 DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #133 WRITTEN BY ARCHIE GOODWIN AND JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY MARSHALL ROGERS AND BOB WIACEK; COVER BY ROGERS AND JOHN CEBOLLERO In stores July 5. Family secrets rise to haunt the Dark Knight in Part 2 of the 5-part "Siege." As Colonel Brass plans his mercenary convention, Silver St. Cloud's inquiries into his true motives grow to the point where even Batman cannot save her from the madman's plans. And what is the connection between Brass and the Wayne Family legacy — specifically, Bruce Wayne's grandfather, prohibition-era King of the Bootleggers Jack Wayne? FC, 32 PG. $2.25* DETECTIVE COMICS #748 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY PHIL HESTER, JEFF JOHNSON, STEVE MITCHELL AND AARON SOWD; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores July 12. Part 1 of the 2-part "Urban Renewal" finds the war between the OGs (Original Gothamites) and the Deezees (deserters) heating up. In the aftermath of a bombing that has Gordon and the entire GCPD on edge, time is running out for Batman to find the bomber, and the prime suspect is a man publicly fighting for the rights of the OGs. Plus, in Part 3 of "The Jacobian," Jacob accepts Leelee's assignment to find her missing husband. And when Jacob and Leelee are attacked by a group of assassins, Jacob must rely on the most unreliable thing in his life...with startling results. FC, 40 PG. $2.50* BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #7 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND JOHN ARCUDI; ART BY PAUL RYAN, STEVE DITKO AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores July 19. An issue featuring a backup story drawn by the legendary Steve Ditko! Badly wounded, Batman struggles to help a hundred innocent citizens victimized by a bomb. Battling overwhelming odds, he is reminded of incidents from his past immediately after the death of his parents. Plus, a black-and-white backup story written by John Arcudi with art by Steve Ditko. FC, 40 PG. $2.50* BATMAN #581 WRITTEN BY LARRY HAMA AND SCOTT MCDANIEL; ART BY MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores July 26. Orca faces Batman in the watery depths in the conclusion of a thrilling 3-part story! The battle between Batman, and Orca explodes in the shattering finale. Will Batman be able to save Camille Bayden-Smythe from Orca? And how can he choose to side with the slumlord extraordinaire against Orca's brand of vigilante justice? FC, 32 PG. $2.25* **************************** Look for Batman in MARTIAN MANHUNTER #22, offered elsewhere in this issue of Previews. **************************** AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #68 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART AND COVER BY ROGER ROBINSON AND JAMES PASCOE In stores July 12. Stranded in the desert with his malevolent and blood-thirsty counterpart, Azrael fights to save the life of the mother he never knew! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* BATGIRL #6 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT AND SCOTT PETERSON; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores July 5. Batgirl gains an expanded capacity for speech, but what she chooses to say with it may cost her...dearly. Meanwhile, Batman learns a truth about Batgirl he cannot ignore, forcing him to take away something that's very precious to the young heroine. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #10 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE In stores July 19. Batman's hunt for Two-Face takes a chilling turn as the spectacular maxiseries nears its conclusion! In a city divided by Freaks and Gangsters can there be justice for anyone? As Batman searches for Harvey Dent, Mr. Freeze unexpectedly enters the picture. Plus, while the Hang Man's noose tightens around Gotham City, Dick Grayson makes a startling discovery! FC, 32 PG. (10 OF 13) $2.95* BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #28 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY RICK BURCHETT AND BEATTY In stores July 5. A popular musician is kidnapped by the Riddler, who proceeds to leave baffling riddles for Batman, Robin and Nightwing. But the joke's on E. Nigma when the musician begins leaving his own clues for our heroes in an attempt to outwit the Riddler! Will the Riddler become aware of these double-crosses and end the musician's career once and for all, or will the Bat-family get hip and make all the right moves to save the chart- topper? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: IT'S JOKER TIME #3 WRITTEN BY BOB HALL; ART AND COVER BY HALL In stores July 26. Time is running out as Batman closes in on the location of the Joker-run TV broadcast. Will the Dark Knight stop his nemesis from committing wholesale slaughter on live television? Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 3) $4.95 BATMAN: OUTLAWS #1 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY PAUL GULACY AND CHARLES YOAKUM In stores July 5. A Federal task force declares war on Gotham City's costumed vigilantes in a 3-issue miniseries that stars Batman, Robin, Nightwing, Huntress, and even Catwoman. Prestige Format. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 3) $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: YEAR ONE TP WRITTEN BY FRANK MILLER; ART AND COVER BY DAVID MAZZUCHELLI In stores July 5. Timed to coincide with the debut of BATMAN: OUTLAWS, this trade paperback collects the incredible story of Batman's earliest days in Gotham City, when he forged a relationship with its future Police Commissioner, James Gordon. (STAR07488) SC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $9.95 **************************** BATMAN BEYOND #11 WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY RONNIE DELCARMEN In stores July 26. Beauty becomes more than skin deep when Gotham's teens start using nanotechnology to improve their bodies. Unfortunately, they become enslaved to the technology's hive-mind intelligence. Can Batman defeat the enemy without hurting the children of the city? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN/HUNTRESS: CRY FOR BLOOD #4 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART AND COVER BY RICK BURCHETT In stores July 12. The first-ever revelation of the full origin of the Huntress continues! An examination of Helena Bertinelli's formative years shows how a traumatized young girl became an angry, merciless vigilante. How was the Dark Knight responsible for helping to forge Helena's costumed identity? FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.50 BIRDS OF PREY #21 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY BUTCH GUICE In stores July 19. Black Canary meets Oracle for the first time in the conclusion of "The Hunt for Oracle" crossover with NIGHTWING! Everything comes together as Oracle desperately tries to evade Blockbuster's forces, leading her right to the Black Canary. But the crimefighters have met just in time to be surrounded by a group of hired killers...with no way out. And this issue's surprise ending will have major consequences for the Birds, Nightwing, Blockbuster, and all of Blüdhaven. Look for the BLACK CANARY BY ALEX ROSS POSTER, offered elsewhere in this issue of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* CATWOMAN #84 WRITTEN BY BRONWYN CARLTON; ART AND COVER BY STAZ JOHNSON AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores July 26. Catwoman teams up (sort of) with that mistress of madness, Harley Quinn! Are they after Batman? Nah. Trying to liberate the Joker? Nope. This time, Gordon's the target, and there's no turning back. This issue marks the end of Catwoman as you know her as the story heads off in a direction no one's expecting. And nothing in Catty's life will ever be the same. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* NIGHTWING #47 Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Patrick Zircher and José Marzan Jr.; cover by Mark Texeira In stores July 12. A showdown (of sorts) between Nightwing and Nite-Wing! In the aftermath of "The Hunt for Oracle," Tad must pay the price for his unforgivable crime, ending his partnership with Nightwing and plunging further into madness. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ROBIN #80 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY PETE WOODS AND JESSE DELPERDANG In stores July 19. Tim gets a new roomie, a weapon of destruction from Robin's past comes back to haunt him, and our hero gets a suprise visit from his dad! How's he gonna explain that butler in his closet? And if that's not enough, Star, the skater gal from issue #75 returns, with danger in tow. Good thing Spoiler's around to lend a hand! Yeah, right. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ROBIN 80-PAGE GIANT #1 Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Diego Barretto; cover by Pete Woods and Jesse Delperdang In stores July 26. Wedding bells are in the air, and they're not for Robin and Spoiler! That's right, Jack Drake is getting hitched again, and now he'll be mellow, kindly, and nice to be around — not! As if spending his vacation with dad weren't enough, Tim's going to find himself face to face with the answer to this question: what happens when you mix your wedding plans with a love of archeology, unearthing something very dangerous in the process? Let's just say this is one wedding the Drake family will never forget! FC, 80 PG. $5.95 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #160 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores July 5. The Super-event of the Summer begins with Part 1 of the 4-part "Superman: Arkham!" Able to bend steel in his bare hands, leap tall buildings in a single bound, it's the black-clad, most wanted criminal to escape Arkham Asylum: Superman. Night after night he escapes his prison, only to be brought back as the sun comes up by Earth's Greatest Hero: Bizarro! And each night, like clockwork, a painful scream can be heard in the distance... For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #582 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY MIKE MILLER AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores July 12. Part 2 of "Superman: Arkham!" Lois Lane, the richest, most powerful woman in the world shouldn't care about the Kryptonian super- villain named Superman, yet there's something about him... Nevertheless, it won't stop her from conducting sadistic experiments on him. Meanwhile, can anything equal the terror of the humongous Turtle Boy? And the screaming continues... For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #104 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores July 19. There's no escaping the madness in Part 3 of "Superman: Arkham!" The Science Police are after John Henry Irons for committing the heresy of thinking logically. Can the rusted-out Steel convince Superman that 2 + 2 doesn't equal "fish" before the deadliest hired gun ever, Bounty, gets the duo in his high-tech crosshairs? And who's the guy trying to send Superman a message that may resolve this whole riddle of a world? And the screaming gets louder... For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ACTION COMICS #769 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY KANO AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores July 26. The secrets are revealed in the conclusion to "Superman: Arkham," setting the stage for next month's even more incredible "Superman: Emperor ????????"! A day has passed and Superman did not return to Arkham! Are things turning back to the way we remember them? Nope. Things just get worse, so just get an order of fries from the Superburgerboy and watch the confusion mount. Superman and Steel make it onto the the JLA Watchtower and encounter two of this League's deadliest members: the strangely seductive Gorgeous Gilly (the ugliest woman you've ever seen) and Ignition, whose explosive temper has a nuclear core. It all leads to revealing who is behind all this madness and maybe, just maybe, who's been doing all the screaming. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERBOY #78 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY GRUMMETT AND KESEL In stores July 19. Superboy, Serling Roquette, Mickey Cannon and the Gadget Guru...all prisoners in outer space! Will the Kid's new abilities be enough to free himself and his friends from the clutches of Kossak the Slaver, or are they doomed to a lifetime of intergalactic slavery? FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERGIRL #48 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores July 26. The adventures of Supergirl take a dark turn! Having lost someone very dear to her, Supergirl's more than just going to hold the guilty party responsible. By the end of this issue, her fury will result in tragic consequences for all involved, and lead the Maid of Might down a path from which she may never return! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERMAN: THE DAILIES VOL. 1 TP WRITTEN BY JERRY SIEGEL; ART BY JOE SHUSTER; COVER BY PETER POPLASKI In stores July 12. The first of three handsome trade-paperback editions reprinting the classic comic strips featured in the SUPERMAN: THE DAILIES hardcover! Critical elements in the Superman mythos were introduced in the strips (produced by Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster) in this volume, which appeared from 1939 to 1940. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 11X8, 176PG, B & W $14.95 SUPERMAN: LAST SON OF EARTH #1 WRITTEN BY STEVE GERBER; ART AND COVER BY DOUG WHEATLEY ELSEWORLDS. In stores July 19. Astrophysicist Jonathan Kent sends his infant son into space to protect him from the Earth's destruction in a surprising 2-issue miniseries. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 2) $5.95* STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: WAR OF THE WORLDS WRITTEN BY ROY THOMAS; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL LARK ELSEWORLDS. Reoffered to coincide with the debut of SUPERMAN: LAST SON OF EARTH, this imaginative, stunningly rendered one-shot finds the Man of Steel facing an invasion from Mars in 1938. Prestige Format. (STAR 08399) FC, 64 PG $5.95 **************************** SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #47 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores July 12. The smaller they are, the harder they fly! When Superman faces an armada of alien ships surrounding the Earth, he finds himself helpless against their greatest weapon: a ray that shrinks him to the size of a microbe! And he's still shrinking! How can he defeat the aliens and stop the effects of the ray before he goes sub-atomic? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN & BUGS BUNNY #3 WRITTEN BY MARK EVANIER; ART AND COVER BY JOE STATON, TOM PALMER AND MIKE DECARLO In stores July 26. The DC Universe/WB looniverse collision continues! If Elmer Fudd can gain the powers of Superman (like he did last issue), then Daffy Duck can certainly become...the Duck Knight Detective! Who let him in the Batcave? Plus, it's the first meeting of the JLA and the Looney Tunes! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.50* SUPERMAN VS. PREDATOR #3 WRITTEN BY DAVID MICHELINIE; ART AND COVER BY ALEX MALEEV In stores July 26. Superman faces a deadly visitor from another planet as the 3-issue miniseries concludes! It's a multiple showdown in the jungles of Central America as Superman must simultaneously...overcome the alien virus that has sapped his powers; defeat a deranged scientist's experiment in genetic "cleansing"; and keep all sorts of people away from a deadly Predator! Co-published with Dark Horse Comics. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 3) $4.95* DC UNIVERSE AQUAMAN #71 Written by Dan Jurgens; art by Steve Epting and Norm Rapmund; cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta In stores July 19. The Warlord guest-stars! Aquaman journeys to the prehistoric kingdom at the center of the earth to encounter that world's own warrior-king. The two regal powerhouses don't exactly hit it off, but they soon must set aside their differences to contend with an even greater threat...one that might destroy the hidden world of Skartaris, and soon could expand to consume the entire globe! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* CREATURE COMMANDOS #5 WRITTEN BY TIMOTHY TRUMAN; ART BY SCOT EATON AND RAY KRYSSING; COVER BY EATON AND TRUMAN In stores July 12. Enter Claw the Unconquered as the hard-hitting miniseries nears its conclusion! On the world called Terra Arcana, the Creature Commandos have infiltrated a nomadic convoy heading straight into the heart of Lord Saturna's desert stronghold! However, a sizable problem presents itself when the caravan is attacked by anti-Saturna rebels led by none other than the legendary, demon-possessed barbarian, Claw the Unconquered! Too much brutal action and other-worldly strangeness for you to take? Shape up! This is the Creature Commandos! Got that? Now get your lily-livered self back into the field! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 8) $2.50 DC TWO THOUSAND #1 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART AND COVER BY VAL SEMEIKS AND PRENTIS ROLLINS In stores July 12. The heroes of the JLA must travel back in time to get the help of the original Justice Society of America in a surprising 2-issue Prestige miniseries. Why does the Original Super-Hero Team of the Golden Age refuse to assist the World's Greatest Super-Heroes? Prestige Format. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 64 PG. (1 OF 2) $6.95 THE FLASH #164 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY ANGEL UNZUETA AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores July 26. New cover artist Brian Bolland (THE INVISIBLES, BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE) makes his debut in Part 1 of the 6-part "Wonderland." His connection to the Speed Force severed, Wally West finds himself jailed in a world that claims there never has been any hero who called himself the Flash. But some things seem oddly familiar... For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* STAR OF THE MONTH THE FLASH SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID AND BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART BY VARIOUS In stores July 26. Timed to coincide with THE FLASH #164, this Special offers useful backgorund on the Scarlet Speedster and his supporting cast as they are outside of "Wonderland." Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR 06899) FC, 64 PG. $4.95 **************************** Look for THE FLASH ANNUAL #13, the MILLENNIUM EDITION of FLASH COMICS #1, and the JUSTICE SOCIETY: FLASH ACTION FIGURE, all offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. **************************** THE FLASH: DEAD HEAT TP WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART BY OSCAR JIMENEZ, HUMBERTO RAMOS, JOSÉ MARZAN, JR., AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY JIMENEZ AND MARZAN JR. In stores July 5. Wally West leads the greatest speedsters of three eras against the menace of Savitar in a thrilling trade paperback reprinting THE FLASH (2nd series) #108-111 and IMPULSE #10-11. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 GREEN LANTERN #128 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY GUS VASQUEZ AND ANDY SMITH; COVER BY DARRYL BANKS AND SMITH In stores July 5. The Titans' Arsenal guest-stars! Green Lantern and Arsenal are hanging out when they each get emergency calls (Kyle from the JLA and Arsenal from the Titans) to handle the same situation! Panic ensues as our heroes face off against some rogue Rocket Reds and things go from bad to worse when both heroes are taken hostage and are separated from their trademark weapons! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* **************************** Look for GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #9, offered elsewhere in this issue of Previews. **************************** HAWKMAN ARCHIVES Vol. 1 HC WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX; ART BY JOE KUBERT, MURPHY ANDERSON AND CARMINE INFANTINO; COVER BY KUBERT In stores July 26. The first Silver Age adventures of Hawkman and Hawkgirl are reprinted in a stunning Archive edition! Reprinting the Hawkman stories from THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #34-36, #42-44 and MYSTERY IN SPACE #87-89, this volume also includes the heroes' team-up with the spacefaring Adam Strange from MYSTERY IN SPACE #90. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 240PG, FC. $49.95 LEGEND OF THE HAWKMAN #1 WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL LARK In stores July 19. Hawkman and Hawkgirl return to prominence in a miniseries set soon after their arrival on Earth as the duo faces an ancient menace with connections to their Thanagarian heritage. Prestige Format. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 3) $4.95 HITMAN #53 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores July 26. The final HITMAN storyline begins with Part 1 of "Closing Time." When Tommy Monaghan tries to help an old friend, he winds up facing the deadliest adversary of his career. Characters old and new join together for what will prove to be the fight of Tommy Monaghan's life...and that'll take some doing. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HITMAN/LOBO: THAT STUPID BASTICH! WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE In stores July 19. Lobo decides to grab a brew at Noonan's in what may be the biggest bar fight in comics history! Guest-starring Six Pack and the might and right of the super-team known as Section Eight! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LOBO: THE LAST CZARNIAN TP WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN AND ALAN GRANT; ART AND COVER BY SIMON BISLEY In stores July 19. Timed to coincide with the carnage of HITMAN/LOBO: THAT STUPID BASTICH!, this reoffered trade paperback reprints the miniseries that launched 'Bo to the big time. (STAR 00278) SC, 7X10, 112PG, FC $9.95 **************************** HOURMAN #18 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND DAVID MEIKIS; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores July 12. Part 1 of the 2-part "High Society," guest-starring the JSA! Whatever else troubles Hourman, he can always take pride in being a member of the Justice Society of America. But Hourman's glory days may come to an end sooner than he thinks! What terrible events could lead his teammates to turn their backs on him? And can even the Master of Time put off the end of a friendship? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 IMPULSE #64 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY ERIC BATTLE, JOHN STOKES AND PRENTIS ROLLINS; COVER BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores July 12. Part 3 of "Mercury Falling!" Despite an astonishing last-ditch rescue effort, Bart must say goodbye to his oldest friend in an emotional, landmark issue. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH IMPULSE: RECKLESS YOUTH TP WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART BY HUMBERTO RAMOS, WAYNE FAUCHER AND VARIOUS In stores July 5. Timed to coincide with the IMPULSE adventures reprinted as part of THE FLASH: DEAD HEAT collection, this exciting volume colelcts the stories that introduces speedster Bart Allen. (STAR 06256) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 ****************************** JLA #45 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY HOWARD PORTER AND DREW GERACI In stores July 26. The truth behind Ra's Al Ghul's master plan surprises the World's Greatest Super-Heroes in Part 3 of the 4-part "Tower of Babel!" In a hidden Antarctic base, the JLA finally confronts its greatest enemy — and it's not Ra's Al Ghul — and is forced to face a horrible secret kept by one of the League's own members. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* JSA #14 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI AND MICHAEL BAIR; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores July 19. "The Hunt for Extant" continues as the JSA seeks revenge for the deaths of some of DC's Golden Age legends! Extant has succeeded in creating a new universe — one where he rules with brutal omnipotence. So how can the JSA hope to get past the all-seeing one's defenses? Simple. They enlist the aid of the Dark Lord, Mordru. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* **************************** Look for a tale of the Golden Age JSA in STARMAN #69, and a PVC set and action figures based on the heroes, elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. **************************** LAZARUS FIVE #3 WRITTEN BY DAN JOLLEY, TONY HARRIS AND RAY SNYDER; ART BY DUSTY ABELL AND JIM ROYAL; PAINTED COVER BY HARRIS In stores July 26. The gripping miniseries continues! The team begins to close in on the mysterious human aiding the Decayed Ones in an issue that explores the world — and the heart — of Digit, the Lazarus Five's smallest Inquisitor. Experience his public triumphs and secret heartaches and finally learn exactly where that giant ogre hand actually came from. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.50 **************************** Look for LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #32 — starring Wonder Woman — elsewhere in this section of Previews. **************************** LEGION LOST #5 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores July 5. The lost Legionnaires look to Shikari's path-finding abilities to help lead them home. But the ride promises to be a bumpy one, especially when a small team lead by Brainiac 5.1 comes across a drifting vessel housing only one being — an unstoppable creature that stands ready to destroy anything in its path! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 12) $2.50 MARTIAN MANHUNTER #22 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores July 5. The Dark Knight guest-stars in a standalone story of the earliest days of the Manhunter from Mars' time on Earth! A man has died in Gotham City. The police are sure it's a suicide. The sister of the victim disagrees. The Martian Manhunter investigates the deadly trail and it leads straight to billionaire Bruce Wayne and a furtive figure whispered about by the criminal denizens of Gotham, a figure referred to as the Batman. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* ORION #4 WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY SIMONSON AND DAVE GIBBONS; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores July 19. Darkseid and Orion must confront each other for a final time...but will it be as father and son? Secrets are revealed and tensions mount as we build to next issue's unforgettable battle between the most powerful of the New Gods. Plus, in a backup story illustrated by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, TOM STRONG), the luminous Lightray must try to go unnoticed on a secretive journey to Apokolips. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STARMAN #69 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG AND PAUL SMITH; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores July 5. A special issue featuring a flashback sequence illustrated by Paul Smith (THE GOLDEN AGE, LEAVE IT TO CHANCE)! As the heroes of Opal City plan their counter-attack against Culp, the new Spider has his first confrontation with the Shade. And at the same time, an introspective Ted Knight recalls the one night when Ted's Golden Age girlfriend, Doris Lee, donned the costume of Starman and had an adventure alongside the other girlfriends of the original JSA. Look for the JUSTICE SOCIETY: STARMAN ACTION FIGURE, offered in the DC DIRECT section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. #14 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY LEE MODER AND DAN DAVIS In stores July 12. The tear-Spangled final issue! The Star-Spangled Kid is faced with the greatest villain of her young career...a villain called "Dad!" Plus, who is destined to be the new S.T.R.I.P.E.? Also where will the Kid's brand-new Star-Car take her as her series comes to an end? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #19 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER AND DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY ADAM DEKRAKER AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ In stores July 19. Two heroes are lost in the conclusion of the Titans' 3-part space saga! Only Tempest may hold the key to resolving the epic war being waged between the Tamaranian and Gordanian outer-space armadas. Look for the Titans' Troia in WONDER WOMAN #160 and Arsenal in GREEN LANTERN #128. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* **************************** Look for THE TITANS ANNUAL #1 elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. **************************** WONDER WOMAN #160 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DAN PANOSIAN; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores July 26. Diana faces the ultimate Clayface in Part 1 of the 2-part "A Piece of You." Answering a summons from Cheetah, Wonder Woman arrives in New York only to discover she has a completely different foe to face. And what does Batman's shapechanging enemy want? Just a little bit of the sacred clay that makes up the Amazon Princess! Troia of the Titans lends a hand as Diana finds herself not all there! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* **************************** Look for the JUSTICE SOCIETY: WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE, offered in the DC DIRECT section of Previews. **************************** LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #32 WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER PRIEST; ART BY KARL WALLER AND MARK MCKENNA; PAINTED COVER BY MARK TEXIERA In stores July 19. Superman guests in the conclusion of a 3-part Wonder Woman tale revealing her connection to the Golden Age Fury! The prophecy of the 18th letter comes full circle as Wonder Woman's plan comes together, handing Alcemaeon his biggest defeat ever. But will Diana's word be enough to stop the war? And just how does Fury fit into all this? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* YOUNG JUSTICE #23 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores July 5. Part 1 of the 2-part "Australia Games" storyline! The Young Justice gang goes down under to support Cissie — the former Arrowette — as she and the U.S. archery team compete in the Australia Games. But the games take an interesting turn as Monsieur Mallah and The Brain lead a Zandian team of villains into competition. And you know, they don't play fair! Plus, more of the Empress mystery revealed! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE NEW YORK: THE BIG CITY SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY WILL EISNER In stores July 12. DC's new editions of The Will Eisner Library continue with this remarkable volume. In this very personal view of urban life, Eisner shows us how small elements make up the big city through 70 vignettes based around everyday elements such as windows, subways, and stoops. SC, 144 PG, B&W $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH A LIFE FORCE SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY WILL EISNER In stores July 26. This classic graphic novel by Will Eisner tells the hard-luck story of a Depression Era tenement dweller set in the same Bronx neighborhood as A CONTRACT WITH GOD. This edition was published by Kitchen Sink Press. Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR 10038) SC, 144 PG, B&W $12.95 THE BEST OF STAR TREK TP WRITTEN BY MIKE W. BARR; ART BY TOM SUTTON AND VARIOUS In stores July 12. Timed to coincide with the release of STAR TREK: VOYAGER® — AVALON RISING, this exciting trade paperback reprints issues #9-16 of DC's 1984 title based on the original Trek TV series. (STAR 00261) SC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $19.95 ***************************** CARTOON NETWORK STARRING… COW & CHICKEN #13 WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT, JENNIFER MOORE, SEAN CAROLAN, AND PAUL KUPPERBERG; ART BY GARY FIELDS AND TIM HARKINS; COVER BY DAVID FEISS In stores July 19. Cow gets a really weird allergy attack in "Weak in the Sneeze" and hoofs her way onto Chicken's toboggan team in "Flaming Desire." Plus, I.R. Baboon becomes vampire food in "Night of the Baboon!" FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DEXTER'S LABORATORY #13 WRITTEN BY DAVE ROMAN AND BRIAN SWENLIN; ART BY MIKE STERN, JOHN DELANEY AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY AND ALBRECHT In stores July 26. Dexter's a genius, but he can't tell a good joke. Can science give him a funny bone? Plus, only Dee-Dee can stop the lab from blowing up in "Forget Me Not!" FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LOONEY TUNES #68 WRITTEN BY TERRY LABAN, BARRY LIEBMANN AND FRANK STROM; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, JOHN COSTANZA, LEO BATIC, AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores July 5. Daffy wants to be a Shakespearean superstar, but blows it all to bits as "MacDuck"; Sylvester gets a gold medal for chasing Tweety; and Bugs tries to bug Elmer but makes history instead! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #5 WRITTEN BY JENNIFER MOORE AND SEAN CAROLAN; ART BY PHILIP MOY; COVER BY MOY AND MIKE DECARLO In stores July 19. Bubbles loses a baby tooth, and can't wait to swap it for a quarter from the Tooth Fairy. But guess who'll stop at nothing to get it from her first? Go on, guess! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SCOOBY-DOO #38 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM AND BOB FINGERMAN; ART BY JOE STATON, DAVE HUNT AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores July 12. Even when the gang goes on vacation, they find a mystery! It's spooky summertime fun as Mystery Inc. finds jaguar-god ghosts in the South American jungle and computer creepiness along the California coastline. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #17 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY CHRIS WESTON; COVER BY FRANK QUITELY AND TREVOR SCOTT In stores July 26. Part 1 of a 4-part story! New York is hit by a thousand-foot tidal wave. A volcano erupts in the heart of San Francisco. Africa and Australia are under siege as plagues of insects attack millions of defenseless men, women and children. The Authority are left clueless as to who — or what — is behind these unexplainable catastrophes. No one has made any demands nor claimed responsibility, but thousands are dying every hour and the casualties are mounting. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JENNY SPARKS: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY #2 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS; COVER BY MCCREA In stores July 19. The relationship of Apollo and the Midnighter takes center stage as the miniseries continues. On the run from Henry Bendix early in their careers, Apollo and The Midnighter are living on the streets, tackling conspiracies which never make it to the papers. What was being air-lifted between the United States and England for the UK's General Election campaign? And what does it all have to do with a drunken, screwed-up Jenny Sparks, shattered from her experiences as a super-hero in New York during the 1980s? FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.50 BRASS #2 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART BY CARLOS D'ANDA AND RICHARD BENNETT; COVER BY BENNETT In stores July 12. One of the most distinctive characters in the WildStorm Universe returns as the exciting new miniseries continues! The strange visitor in Hershel Goldstein's life introduces him to a whole new world — literally — as the two are transported to a war-ravaged alien dimension. There Hershel learns the truth about the "Brass virus" he carries, and discovers he has the potential to save an entire dimension...or destroy it! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.50 COUNTDOWN #4 WRITTEN BY JEFF MARIOTTE; ART AND COVER BY AARON LOPRESTI AND RANDY EMBERLIN In stores July 26. Is COUNTDOWN a super-hero saga? A science-fiction/doomsday epic? This issue shows that it's really some of each, mashed together in a tasty stew that's not quite like anything else on the market today! Just beyond our atmosphere, an armada of alien ships is targeting the Earth for certain destruction. Still oblivious to the threat — are four newly super-powered Americans who are just trying to get along with each other and figure out how best to use their abilities. Captain Ben Randall of the U.S. Air Force is the only man on Earth who has all the facts necessary to save the day, except for one: He has no idea where these super-powered, could-be champions have gone! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 8) $2.95 GEN13 #55 WRITTEN BY JEFF MARIOTTE; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND VINCE RUSSELL In stores July 19. In Part 2 of "Return to Pod Nine," Fairchild searches the old I.O. facility that housed Project Genesis in hopes of restoring her powers. But she's not alone, as a stalker shadows our heroine with only deadly intentions. We also get a peek into what the rest of the team has been doing in Manhattan without their strongest member around, and it's not what you'd expect (well, maybe just a little)! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MOSTLY WANTED #3 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART BY ROBERTO FLORES AND MARK IRWIN; COVER BY FLORES AND MARK IRWIN In stores July 26. A crackerjack soldier and a nun-turned-outlaw turn a galactic government on its ear as the wild 4-issue miniseries continues. Former soldier Andi Mooncrest and former nun Sister Cren are now the #1 criminals in the spanning stars. While hiding from the law, Sister Cren finally takes the time to explain to Andi how they got into this mess, and it involves a secret The Functionary wants to keep quiet at all costs. Can Andi and Cren put their differences aside to expose the biggest bomshell of all time before The Functionary finds them? FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.50 THE PATRIOTS #8 WRITTEN BY JONATHAN PETERSON; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL RYAN AND RANDY ELLIOTT In stores July 26. Unexpected characters show up at inopportune times, making life even more difficult than usual for our heroes! Learn the secrets of Rocky's rocky past with Nigel Harrington, and why theirs is a relationship that may never be repaired! Strap yourself into a seat as surprise guest- stars from the last WildStorm book you ever expected invite themselves to the party! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 **************************** PLANETARY is now bimonthly, look for issue #12 in next month's issue of Previews. **************************** STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE® — N-VECTOR #2 WRITTEN BY K.W. JETER; ART AND COVER BY TOBY CYPRESS AND JASON MARTIN In stores July 5. The first DS9 story to be set after the conclusion of the television series continues! Deep Space Nine (TM) has been the victim of sabotage, and the prime suspect is the last person in the world anyone would suspect! Meanwhile, Cardassian researcher Mos Senay snoops around where he's not wanted and Quark finds an unlikely ally to help him collect on his debts. But there's something more at work behind all of this...something sinister and strangely alive! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.50* STAR TREK: VOYAGER® — AVALON RISING WRITTEN BY JANINE ELLEN YOUNG AND DOSELLE YOUNG; ART BY DAVID A. ROACH; PAINTED COVER BY DAVID WENZEL In stores July 12. A stunning Prestige one-shot casts Captain Janeway and her crew as figures in a real-life fairy tale as the Doctor goes on an urgent mission alone on a strange planet's surface. Prestige Format. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG $5.95* **************************** Look for the beginning of the next chapter in CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS' lastest series — STEAMPUNK — in next month's issue of Previews. **************************** WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #13 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores July 5. New cover artist J.G. Jones (Black Widow) makes his debut in an issue focusing on Void! Learn the secrets of Void's recent and distant past and her human connection, and experience the surreal nature of a life lived between dimensions as we take a mental journey with a being whose powers often defy description. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HOMAGE COMICS DISAVOWED #6 WRITTEN BY MICHAEL HEISLER; ART BY JOHN LUCAS; COVER BY TOMMY LEE EDWARDS In stores July 5. The stunning finale to the eye-popping miniseries begins with the death of one of the Disavowed. But all is not as it seems when that member happens to be one of the world's most notorious magicians. In a house that traps souls — one that hungers for more victims — the group gathers to fight the ultimate force of evil. But are they too late? Mystery, magic, mayhem, and misdirection abound in the thrilling conclusion. Miss out at your own peril! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH LEAVE IT TO CHANCE VOL. 1: SHAMAN'S RAIN TP WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART AND COVER BY PAUL SMITH AND GEORGE FREEMAN In stores July 5. Reoffered to coincide with the James Robinson/Paul Smith collaboration in STARMAN #69 (offered elsewhere in this issue of Previews), this classic collection reprints the first four issues of their acclaimed series. Note: Signed and unsigned hardcover versions of this book are also available in limited quantities. Consult the Previews Order Form for details. (STAR 08679) SC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $9.95 LEAVE IT TO CHANCE VOL. 2: TRICK OR THREAT TP WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART AND COVER BY PAUL SMITH AND GEORGE FREEMAN In stores July 5. A remarkable trade paperback collects issues #5-8 of the popular series. (STAR 08682) SC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $12.95 *************************** AMERICA'S BEST COMICS THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN #6 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN O'NEILL In stores July 26. The long-awaited conclusion! The sixth and final installment of our splendid picto-narrative brings to a conclusion the story of our stalwart band. It is with grim finality that they combat the nefarious Doctor and his evil cohorts on land, sea and air. Who shall persevere? That, dear reader, is for you to discover. Also, the concluding chapter of serial Allan Quartermain adventure! FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN BUMPER COMPENDIUM EDITION #1 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN O'NEILL In stores July 26. Timed to coincide with the miniseries' spellbinding conclusion, this affordable, advertising-free collection reprints the first two issues (minus text pages) of the title that launched AMERICA'S BEST COMICS. (STAR 09243) FC, 48 PG. $5.95 THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN BUMPER COMPENDIUM EDITION #2 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN O'NEILL In stores July 26. Timed to coincide with the miniseries' spellbinding conclusion, this advertising-free collection reprints issues #3 and #4 (minus text pages) of the title that launched AMERICA'S BEST COMICS. (STAR 10274) FC, 48 PG. $5.95 **************************** PROMETHEA #9 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS AND MICK GRAY In stores July 5. What is the Temple? What are the secrets of the sinister organization that has plagued Promethea during her many incarnations? Following last issue's apocalyptic assault by the demons of Benny Solomon, our heroine decides to race the trouble back to its source and burn out the cult at its roots, once and for all...although her enemy may not turn out to be quite as she'd imagined. Also: a mystery hangs over the fate of Sophie's now-deceased predecessor, Barbara; and Sophie finds herself making a most unusual pact with someone named Faust. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOM STRONG BOOK ONE HC WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY CHRIS SPROUSE, AL GORDON, ARTHUR ADAMS, JERRY ORDWAY, DAVE GIBBONS, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY SPROUSE AND GORDON In stores July 12. Meet America's Best science hero in a beautiful hardcover reprinting Tom Strong #1-7, topped with a new cover by series artists Chris Sprouse and Al Gordon. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $24.95 TOM STRONG #9 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY CHRIS SPROUSE, PAUL CHADWICK AND AL GORDON; COVER BY CHADWICK In stores July 19. Three incredible stories — including one illustrated by Concrete's Paul Chadwick — in one great issue! Our latest serving of Strongmania contains a dazzling tale of Tom and his lovely wife Dhalua on the isle of Attabar Teru with art by this month's cover artist, the astonishing Paul Chadwick (GIFTS OF THE NIGHT)! Not only that, but our regular art team supreme Chris Sprouse and Al Gordon supply two complete tales of our muscle-bound mental marvel, his foes, his friends and family. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #14 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores July 5. Dizzy's education continues in the streets of Paris in the conclusion of "Parlez Kung Vous?" Dizzy learns just how deep the water is in which she's treading as Mr. Branch fills her in on the mysterious organization called The Trust, Agent Graves' role within it, and Dizzy's place in it as well. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ACCELERATE #2 WRITTEN BY RICHARD KADREY; ART AND COVER BY THE PANDER BROS. In stores July 26. Teens never meant to be born travel through the future world of Neo-L.A. in search of a "Great Escape" as the miniseries continues. After her mind-expanding trip on Accelerate, Marne searches for her partners in crime and delves into the truth about her ghost-in-the-machine boyfriend. But, in a world where everything is for sale, the truth doesn't come cheap, and Marne must undertake a major heist to buy the information she needs from the radiation-scarred High Priests of the digital age. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.95 DEADENDERS #7 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY WARREN PLEECE AND RICHARD CASE; COVER BY PHILIP BOND In stores July 19. In the conclusion of the 3-part "Suspended Between Now and Then," the killer Dodge calls in his final marker, forcing Sophie to finally choose between her immature boyfriend Beezer and compassionate intellectual Daniel. But before facing his fate, Beezer's "visions" reveal a heartbreaking truth about Daniel's mysterious past. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE DREAMING #52 WRITTEN BY CAITLÍN R. KIERNAN; ART BY CHRISTIAN HØJGAARD AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores July 19. Having been banished from the Dreaming, The Corinthian indulges his most base appetites in the darkest corners of Bangkok. But he's not alone. A vicious serial killer stalks the very same mean streets, and the now-very-mortal Corinthian experiences how the other half dies when he becomes a killer's prey. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FLINCH #14 WRITTEN BY BRUCE JONES, TED MCKEEVER AND DARKO MACAN; ART BY BERNIE WRIGHTSON, TIM BRADSTREET, TED MCKEEVER, AND TIM LEVINS; PAINTED COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores July 26. Three scorching tales to get you hot under the collar. A man with car trouble calls on the wrong woman for help in "Resolve" (written by Bruce Jones with art by Bernie Wrightson and Tim Bradstreet); a man obsessed by the bizarre death of his childhood friend uses unorthodox means to discover his dying wish in "Grave Wisdom" (written and illustrated by Ted McKeever); and an amorous young man gets to live out a sexual fantasy in "If Wishes had Wings" (written by Darko Macan with art by Tim Levins). MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER #152 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores July 26. New regular HELLBLAZER artist Marcelo Frusin (FLINCH, WEIRD WAR TALES SPECIAL) and writer Brian Azzarello present Part 2 of the 6- part "Good Intentions." Arriving in Doglick, West Virginia, John Constantine encounters the Fermins, a family so nasty they make even him flinch. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: BAD BLOOD #1 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART AND COVER BY PHILIP BOND In stores July 12. Twenty-five years in the future, a feisty and still-arrogant John Constantine searches for the illegitimate heir to the British throne in a 4-issue miniseries. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH VERTIGO VÉRITÉ: HELL ETERNAL WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART AND COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS In stores July 12. Timed to coincide with the debut of the HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: BAD BLOOD miniseries, this chilling, reoffered graphic novel is written by BAD BLOOD's Jamie Delano with art by WILDCATS' Sean Phillips. (STAR 07530) MATURE READERS FC, 64 PG. $6.95 **************************** THE HUMAN TARGET TP WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART BY EDVIN BIUKOVIC ; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores July 26. A stunning trade paperback collects the acclaimed miniseries that reinvented one of DC's signature characters from the 1970s. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $12.95 LUCIFER #4 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY DEAN ORMSTON AND WARREN PLEECE; COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO In stores July 5. A supernatural detective thriller unfolds in a standalone issue illustrated by Dean Ormston (THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE DEATH), with layouts by Warren Pleece. Elaine Belloc is a typical British schoolgirl, except that she can conjure, speak to the dead and see both the past and the future. When her best friend Mona is murdered, Elaine and Mona's ghost set out to find out why: but the killer comes hunting the hunters, and Elaine's only hope for survival is the devil himself. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PREACHER #65 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores July 5. Betrayals abound as Jesse confronts Cassidy in the extra-length conclusion of the 7-part "Alamo." It's the High Noon to end all High Noons from the mortal plane to the heavenly Kingdom above, as everyone gets their just desserts. Will it prove to be Jesse Custer's last stand? Next month, look for details of the extra-sized final issue of PREACHER, an epilogue that wraps up one of the best-loved series in modern comics. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. $3.75 THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS SC WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; PAINTED ART AND PAINTED COVER BY YOSHITAKA AMANO In stores July 19. A stunning softcover — with a brand-new, gold-foil-enhanced cover — reprints the critically acclaimed, bestselling story of the Lord of Dreams written by Neil Gaiman with painted art by Yoshitaka Amano. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 136PG, FC $19.95 **************************** Look for THE SANDMAN MINI-BOOKEND SET — being pre-solicited this month — elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. **************************** SWAMP THING #5 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY ROGER PETERSEN AND MARK LIPKA; PAINTED COVER BY RICK BERRY In stores July 12. A major supporting player is introduced in Part 2 of the 3-part "Killing Time." As Tefé continues to explore her powers and her purpose, she has to make an agonizing decision, bringing her face to face with both sides of her heritage. She must choose whether to save a human family or an elder from the Green as a forest fire rages out of control. Also, meet Barnabas, a horribly scarred Inuit with a mysterious past. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #36 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY ROBERTSON In stores July 12. The conclusion of the 3-part "Gouge Away." It's the mind and typewriter of Spider Jerusalem versus the media, the money and the White House — and it all comes tumbling down for one of them. Right here, the rules are changed, the arena is altered, and the stakes are everything, launching us into the high-octane Year Four. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MAD MAD BATHROOM COMPANION TP WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores July 5. A new movement in comedy begins with this volume, flush with some of the best short pieces to ever appear in MAD MAGAZINE and an all-new introduction by Trey Parker of South Park. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 6X8, 288PG, B & W $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MAD ABOUT THE MOVIES: SPECIAL WARNER BROS. EDITION TP WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores July 5. Timed to coincide with the release of the MAD BATHROOM COMPANION, this reoffered collection features some of the best — and worst — of MAD's infamous movie satires. (STAR 08402) SC, 8X11, 256PG, B&W $14.95 **************************** MAD MAGAZINE #396 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores July 5. Is there a better way to celebrate American Independence than by reading the latest issue of MAD? Maybe so, but where does it say you have the right to disagree? The Constitution? Do you have a copy handy? Didn't think so. MAGAZINE, 48PG, B&W $2.99* MAD XL #5 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores July 12. Mort Drucker is the spotlighted artist in an issue that includes Part 5 of the 6-part serialization of the long-out-of-print The MAD World of William M. Gaines. MAGAZINE, 96PG, B&W $4.99* PARADOX PRESS GON ON SAFARI WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY MASASHI TANAKA; COVER BY TANAKA In stores July 19. The world's fiercest — and most loveable — dinosaur is featured in four new tales in this remarkable volume. Paradox Compact Format. For more information, see the feature article. Sale of this edition is limited to the U.S. and Canada. SC, 5X7, 176PG, B&W $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GON UNDERGROUND WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY MASASHI TANAKA; COVER BY TANAKA In stores July 19. Timed to coincide with GON ON SAFARI, this reoffered volume features a full-length story of Gon and his animal friends as they journey to the surface from a subterranean world. Paradox Compact Format. Sale of this edition is limited to the U.S. and Canada. (STAR 10161) SC, 5X7, 176PG, B&W $7.95 **************************** THE REMARKABLE WORLDS OF PHINEAS B. FUDDLE #1 WRITTEN BY BOAZ YAKIN; ART AND COVER BY EREZ YAKIN In stores July 26. The time-travel adventures of a brilliant — but utterly mad — scientist in Victorian London threaten to unhinge reality in an incredible, whimsical miniseries. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 4) $5.95 DC DIRECT BAT-MITE SOFT TOY Advance-solicited; in stores October 4. One of DC DIRECT's first soft toys duplicates that Silver Age imp named Bat-Mite! Scheduled to return to prominence in the upcoming SUPERMAN & BATMAN: WORLD'S FUNNEST one-shot, Batman's biggest fan stands 7" tall with hands that can adhere to other soft toys or to his own hips. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The BAT-MITE SOFT TOY is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. SOFT TOY $14.95 DEATH SOFT TOY VERTIGO. Advance-solicited; in stores October 4. Death's arrival can come in unexpected forms, but never as unexpected as this loveable soft toy, one of the first two released by DC DIRECT. Standing 7" tall, the Sandman's sister has rooted hair and a metallic ankh sewn into her top. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The DEATH SOFT TOY is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. SOFT TOY $14.95 DELIRIUM SOFT TOY VERTIGO. Pre-solicited; in stores November 22. The Sandman's reality-challenged sister is captured in an adorable soft toy! With colorful, rooted hair, Delirium stands 7" tall with hands that can adhere to other soft toys or an enclosed plush fish. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The DELIRIUM SOFT TOY is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for August-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. Soft toy $14.95 MR. MXYZPTLK SOFT TOY Pre-solicited; in stores November 22. Superman's least favorite imp can now be part of your collection! He can't say his name backwards (or do much of anything else for that matter), but the wacky star of the upcoming SUPERMAN & BATMAN: WORLD'S FUNNEST one-shot has rooted white hair (poking out from under his non-removable derby) and stands 7 1/4" tall. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The MR. MXYZPTLK SOFT TOY is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for August-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. Soft toy $14.95 BATMAN VAMPIRE STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET BASED ON DESIGNS BY KELLEY JONES ELSEWORLDS. Advance-solicited; in stores October 18. Based on the undead Elseworlds Batman from the Kelley Jones-illustrated "Vampire trilogy" — BATMAN/DRACULA: RED RAIN, BATMAN: BLOODSTORM, and BATMAN: CRIMSON MIST — this haunting cold-cast porcelain statue captures the Darkest Knight of them all bursting from his grave in a tableau measuring 11.5" h x 11.8" w x 7.3" d. Meticulously sculpted by William Paquet based on Jones's designs, each statue comes packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The BATMAN VAMPIRE STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance- solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. STATUE $195.00 BLACK CANARY BY ALEX ROSS POSTER PAINTED BY ALEX ROSS Advance-solicited; in stores August 9. The series of full-color painted posters by Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME) continues with a classic image of the Silver Age Black Canary. The 22" x 34" poster is designed to stand on its own or be placed side-by-side with others in the set (released two at a time on a quarterly basis). Retailers, please note: The BLACK CANARY BY ALEX ROSS POSTER is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. POSTER, 22X34, FC $7.95 GREEN ARROW BY ALEX ROSS POSTER PAINTED BY ALEX ROSS Advance-solicited; in stores August 9. The series of full-color painted posters by Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME) continues with a Silver Age image of Green Arrow Oliver Queen. The 22" x 34" poster is designed to stand on its own or be placed side-by-side with others in the set (released two at a time on a quarterly basis). Retailers, please note: The GREEN ARROW BY ALEX ROSS POSTER is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. POSTER, 22X34, FC $7.95 BOTTLE CITY OF KANDOR PROP Pre-solicited; in stores December 6. An incredible prop captures the legendary Kryptonian city of Kandor in all its miniaturized glory! Enclosed in a bell jar, the fabled "Bottle City" — including alien-looking buildings and airborne vehicles — is mounted on a base inscribed with a Superman "S"- shield and "The Bottle City of Kandor" in stylized typography. Measuring 9.5" tall x 8" wide (including base), the city buildings light up at the touch of a switch and remain lit on a timer (uses 3 AA batteries, which are not included). A non-removable air hose goes from the top of the jar to the bottom. Retailers, please note: The BOTTLE CITY OF KANDOR is manufactured to order up to a maximum production run of 1,800 units. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for August-released product, solicited in the next issue of Previews. PROP $175.00 DEATH ANKH PROP VERTIGO. Advance-solicited; in stores October 25. The emblem of Death of the Endless is reproduced in a beautiful wearable beveled pewter prop. Hanging from a fine black cord, this handsome ankh (measuring 5.5" h x 2.875" w x .25" d) is inscribed on one side with the Neil Gaiman phrase "you get what anybody gets" on one side and that phrase's completion, "you get a lifetime," on the other. Packaged in a black gift box. Retailers, please note: The DEATH ANKH PROP is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. PROP $89.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JESSE CUSTER ACTION FIGURE (VARIANT) VERTIGO. In stores July 5. Timed to coincide with the conclusion of PREACHER's last extended storyline, "Alamo," this variant action figure, featuring a white-suit-wearing Jesse Custer, was originally only available with bulk orders of the non-variant figure. It is now available for unit orders. Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR 10752) ACTION FIGURE PI **************************** JSA PVC SET: SERIES II — THE GOLDEN AGE Advance-solicited; in stores November 22. The second PVC Set to showcase the heroes of the Golden Age Justice Society of America! This 7-piece set includes Black Canary, the Atom, Hawkman, the Spectre, Dr. Fate, Wonder Woman, and Mr. Terrific in carefully crafted figures ranging from 3.75" to 4.25" tall. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The JSA PVC SET: SERIES II — THE GOLDEN AGE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. PVC SET (x7) $39.95 JSA: GOLDEN AGE FLASH ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores November 15. The first in a series of four action figures of the original JSA, Jay Garrick stands 6.375" tall with eleven points of articulation (neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles) and comes packaged with a Flash insignia "running base" and a removable helmet. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The JSA: GOLDEN AGE FLASH ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI JSA: GOLDEN AGE GREEN LANTERN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores November 15. The dark things cannot stand the light of Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern. The figure stands 6.25" tall with eleven points of articulation (neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles) and wears a non-removable soft vinyl cape. Each figure comes packaged with a scale-sized power battery and a one-size-fits-all PVC Golden Age-style power ring. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The JSA: GOLDEN AGE GREEN LANTERN ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI JSA: GOLDEN AGE STARMAN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores November 15. Ted Knight, the original Starman, takes flight in a stunning action figure. Standing 6.25" tall with eleven points of articulation (neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles), Knight wears a non-removable soft vinyl cape and holster for his weapon: the cosmic rod, which lights up when placed in his hand. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The JSA: GOLDEN AGE STARMAN ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI JSA: GOLDEN AGE WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores November 15. The Golden Age Amazon Princess is elegantly captured in a 6" tall figure with eleven points of articulation (neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles). Each figure comes with a battle shield and sword and wears a blue vinyl skirt that can be removed to showcase the character's alternate Golden Age uniform. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The JSA: GOLDEN AGE WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI STAR OF THE MONTH PLASTIC MAN ACTION FIGURE (VARIANT) In stores July 26. Timed to coincide with the MILLENNIUM EDITION reprinting POLICE COMICS #1 (the first appearance of Plastic Man), this variant action figure, originally only available with bulk orders of the non-variant, is now available for unit orders. Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR 10554) ACTION FIGURE PI **************************** THE SANDMAN MINI-BOOKEND SET WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; ART BY VARIOUS Pre-solicited; in stores November 22. The sold-out SANDMAN BOOKENDS are replicated in a smaller size, and are packaged with a new SANDMAN collection! Each bookend measures 6" high x 4" deep x 3.5" wide. Included free with each set is a 6.5" tall x 5.5" wide 96-page hardcover book: Titled "THE QUOTABLE SANDMAN," it features many of the wisest, wittiest and most memorable quotations from writer Neil Gaiman's remarkable series and artwork selected from THE SANDMAN's entire run. (The book will be offered separately at a later time with a cover price of $19.95 U.S.) Packaged in a deluxe five-panel window box. Retailers, please note: THE SANDMAN MINI-BOOKEND SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for August-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. MINI-BOOKEND SET $125.00 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL METAL POSTER ART BY PETER POPLASKI In stores July 12. Reoffered to coincide with the release of SUPERMAN: THE DAILIES Trade Paperback Vol. 1, this classic-style 12" x 16" advertising poster (with rolled edges and pre-drilled corner holes for hanging) features the hero using his mighty strength to break through a wall. Shrinkwrapped with cardboard to prevent scuffing. Originally co-produced with Kitchen Sink Press. (STAR 08541) METAL POSTER, 12X16, FC $18.00 **************************** SUPERMAN SNOW GLOBE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores November 1. Superman descends from the sky to his classic Arctic Fortress of Solitude (complete with giant key) in an elegant snow globe! The globe stands 7" tall (including a sculpted, gold-painted base) with a 4 3/4" diameter, and features the cold-cast porcelain Man of Steel surrounded by white and gold particles of "snow," while the Fortress is etched onto the base. Each globe is packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The SUPERMAN SNOW GLOBE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. SNOW GLOBE $79.95 IMAGE COMICS 9" AUSTIN POWERS FIGURES McFarlane Toys Item #14120 Three of our most popular Austin Powers characters have been lovingly re-sculpted as 9-inch-tall action figures. Dr. Evil looks spiffy in his gray villain suit (and Mr. Bigglesworth is along for the ride). Austin is cutting a rug in his smart blue suit. And the man who ate too much, Fat Bastard, looks smashing in a yellow sweater and argyle socks. All three have signature sound phrases activated by a "retro" pull string. (Each comes packaged in a collector box) This item ships with 6 Figures per case in equal ratio Please inquire about pricing. CAUT/4 $9.99 each, 6 per case ($59.94 per case) A DISTANT SOIL #30 (S/A) Colleen Doran Some will die...some will wish they had! The shocking story readers have been waiting almost TWO DECADES FOR! Rieken, Liana and Jason face the Hierarchy--winner takes all! Beautiful new cover paintings and 40 pages of knockout story and art! "Colleen Doran does it with aplomb, with soul, and with a sense of joy." NEIL GAIMAN The series you've heard about, WONDERED about, ALWAYS WANTED TOO TRY. BW 40pp $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN: IMAGES OF A DISTANT SOIL #1 Get it in Two HUGE 240 page collections! A Distant Soil: The Gathering and A Distant Soil: The Ascendant! There's no better way to experience the most lavish, expansive, sci-fi/fantasy epic in comics! A young girl is born the heir to an alien religious dynasty and the political intrigue, adventure and romance are unlike anything else in American comics! Find out what all the critics have been raving about! A DISTANT SOIL: The Gathering (collects 1-12) $19.95 A DISTANT SOIL: The Ascendant (collects 13-25) $18.95 Volume III A DISTANT SOIL: Aria--Look for it in October! ********************** BIG BANG COMICS #33 (W) James Chambers & Christopher Mills (P) Anthony Bordelon (I) Jeff Austin (Cover) David Zimmermann In the combined might of the ROUND TABLE OF AMERICA may not be enough when the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance. Spaceman JON COSMOS has returned to Earth seeking help for his adopted PLANET X, the döppelgänger planet on the other side of the Sun, which has been attacked by Gas Giants from Jupiter! If Planet X falls, Earth will certainly be next! Join America's Greatest Heroes as they battle for our survival in "PERIL ON PARALLEL EARTHS!" b&w, 32pg $3.95 BLOOD LEGACY #4 Top Cow Comics (W) Kerri Hawkins (co-W) Matt Hawkins (P) Mark Pajarillo (I) Edwin Rosell (C) Matt Nelson This is the grand finale where the secrets of Ryan's past life is revealed. She is confronted by the Others, who now demand retribution for her sins. Susan Ryerson is taken captive by the creatures, and Ryan is faced with the reality that, as powerful as she is, she may not be able to save the young doctor. And above all, Ryan is faced with the realization that, although she may be able to outrun every creature alive, she cannot outrun her past. FC, 32pg $2.50 BUTCHER KNIGHT #1 Top Cow Comics (W) Charles Holland (P/I) Dwayne Turner >From Television writer, Charles Holland and Curse of the Spawn Artist, Dwayne Turner, comes the premiere issue of Butcher Knight, the story of Luther Washington, a man who is also a monster. Centuries ago his name was Lancelot. He was caged in the statue of the most fearsome of gargoyles, Butcher Knight, for 1700 years. Now, the gargoyle and the man are free thanks to a half-demon Witch named Daria. She holds the key to Luther Washington's revenge against the one who imprisoned him.. And they say revenge is a dish best served cold. FC, 32pg $2.50 CITY OF SILENCE #3 (W) Warren Ellis (A) Gary Erskine (C) D'Israeli & Laura DePuy A psychotic by the name of Metalghost has been conspiring to wake up the City of Silence -- and when the Silencers track the trail of the silicon pentagram to his door, they find that he's not only a murderer, but creator of the machine called INVOKE, the computer that can raise Hell... FC, 32pg $2.50 THE COW: SUMMER EDITION Top Cow Comics So you think you have every Witchblade issue, toy, alternate exclusive product that exists? Guess what? We have something you don't have. But don't fret, in July you too can have one of these. In celebration of the Witchblade television series, the summer edition of The Cow will be all about everyone's favorite babe, detective Sara Pezzini as the Witchblade. Featuring behind the scenes action on the Witchblade set, an all new story by ex-Witchblade, now Aphrodite IX scribe, David Wohl and the second in the "How to Create/Draw and Color comics the Top Cow way" series. Not to mention the winners of last issues contests, new contest to enter and best of all your fan art. You'll also get a gorgeous pull out poster of Witchblade by Keu Cha, D-Trono, Steve Firchow. FC, 32pg $2.95 DARK ANGEL: PHOENIX RESURRECTION #2 (S/A) Kia Asamiya (C) J.D. Smith The adventure continues in the second issue of this BRAND NEW, full color Dark Angel series by Kia Asamiya! As he travels across Oukoku, Dark, our young hero, learns that the things are not always what they seem! Leen, the usually hot headed, hard bodied ruler of the Land of the West Wind does not want to rush into battle! And Kyo, his cute companion and advisor, also seems to have had a sudden change of heart. Is she actually displaying open hostility toward him? What did he do to deserve this? Where does her new found hatred stem from? Her timing couldn't be worse either as Dark is in for the fight of his life as a new villian enters the picture. He needs Kyo now more than ever! Pencilled and inked by Kia Asamiya (Steam Detectives, Silent Mobius, Star Wars: Episode One manga) colored by J.D. Smith (WITCHBLADE, FATHOM). Note: This book will be shipped with 2 different covers in an equal 50/50 split, both by Kia Asamiya. FC, 32pg $2.95 DARK CROSSINGS #2: DARK CLOUD OVERHEAD Top Cow Comics (W) Charles Holland (P & I) Dwayne Turner Detective Sara Pezzini's investigation of a murder reveals that the prime suspect is Lara Croft! After all, it was Lara who had just recently delivered an ancient sword to the victim, a renowned martial arts master. Sara finds Lara and begins to suspect the killer is still out there, along with the now missing sword. Meanwhile, the lovely and lethal Daria needs to borrow a little something from Jackie Estacado to aid in her hunt. Daria seeks the scariest monster of them all-- The Butcher Knight. This issue promises everything you want in a mega crossover-- Blood. Guts. Babes. Prestige Format FC, 48pg $5.95 DARKCHYLDE/WITCHBLADE # 1 Top Cow Comics (W/P) Randy Queen (I) Alp Altiner (C) Jimmy Yu " Nightmare City "—Believe it!! This is the one cross-over fans have been clamoring for ever since these two characters first made their stunning debut onto the comic book scene, and TOP COW is making it happen! Kenneth Irons is out to make Ariel Chylde an offer she can't refuse, reliquishing her curse forever so that she can live the life of a normal teen and pursue her dreams!! But there is always a catch, and it isn't long before the consequences of Ariel's reckless choices lead her into direct contention with the WITCHBLADE!! With all of the Nightmare realm at Kenneth Iron's disposal, this is one threat that will bring the "city that never sleeps" to its Knees!! Written and eloquently illustrated by the comeback kid, Darkchylde creator Randy Queen, this will mark his first Top Cow title in over five years!!! Fans rejoice! FC, 32pg $2.50 DARKMINDS VOL. II #0 (Created) Pat Lee (W) Ken Siu-Chong (P) Omar Dogan (I) Rob Armstrong (C) Jen Chan "The Bullet"—A Special Investigations Unit agent was the last thing a young child named 'Mai' ever imagined herself becoming. A nurse, a teacher, maybe an astronaut, but not a SIU agent. But in a traumatic instant, a single bullet irrevocably placed her on the path to a destiny she never asked for. Don't miss out on this revealing issue detailing the origin of Macropolis's most feared agent: Mai Murasaki! This issue also includes an exclusive art gallery with sketches and never- before-seen art! Note: This Issue will ship with 2 covers divided 50/50 by Pat Lee and The Echo Crew FC, 32pg $2.50 DARKMINDS II POSTER #1 Now you can enjoy Pat Lee's cover to Darkminds II: Chapter 1 featuring Nagawa, Mai and Nakiko, in all its poster-sized glory! FC, 24x36 $5.66 THE DARKNESS #33 Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Brian Ching Sometimes you can learn more about a person by hanging out with that person's sister. Family, as they say, is everything. This two part story (by Scott Lobdell and guest penciler Brian Ching) explores The Darkness from a a whole different angle, as we get to learn about the past of Jackie's twin sister, Capris Castagliano. For all those fans who have been following the exploits of Mr. Estacado -- you might be surprised to discover he's the good twin! (Both this issue and the next set up for the extended story arc starting in Darkness #35 -- featuring the return of Ripclaw!) FC, 32pg $2.50 ECHO #0 (C) Pat Lee and Ken Siu-Chong (W) Ken Siu-Chong (A) Long Vo, Saka and Charles Park "Thick as Thieves"—When first assembled by Kentaro, the Echo team was comprised of 6 members who were complete strangers to one another except two: Sho and Yuri. Inseparable partners since childhood, they first wanted to conquer the world, but now as adults find themselves trying to save it. Don't miss out as Chapter 0 explores Sho and Yuri's past, from their first meeting to their ultimate recruitment into the team. This issue also includes an exclusive art gallery with sketches and never-before-seen art! Note: This Issue will ship with 2 covers divided 50/50 by Pat Lee and The Echo Crew FC, 32pg $2.50 E.V.E PROTOMECHA #6 (W) Aron Lusen and Christian Lichtner (P) Ale Garza (I) Rick Ketchum (C) Liquid! With her third and final target eliminated, it seems that E.V.E has completed her mission. But has she? In order to truly save that which she has grown to cherish, E.V.E is forced to face up to an insidious truth, and some titanic adversaries. The stakes could not be any greater as E.V.E must make the ultimate decision that will change her and the entire universe forever! Don't miss this climactic and final episode of E.V.E ProtoMecha, as Aron Lusen and Christian Lichtner (Battle Chasers, X-Men, Rising Stars) from award winning Liquid! Graphics, team up with superstar penciler, Ale Garza (DV8 & Generation X), to bring this first story arc of E.V.E ProtoMecha to an exciting conclusion! FC, 32pg $2.50 F5 #4 (W/A) Tony Daniel (I) Rich Bonk (C) Steve Firchow As the web of lies and deceit begin to unravel, F5 learns their true fate. Penny and the rest of F5 discover that there is more than one party interested in Kessler's new weapon of mass destruction! The last leg of their first mission becomes lethal as the team is betrayed by one of their own, and a team member dies. Penny wants revenge---on the double agent! Find out who the double agent is! Illustrated and written by creator, Tony Daniel, inks by Rich Bonk and Colors by Steve Firchow. FC, 32pg $2.50 GEEKSVILLE #2 by Rich Koslowski & Gary Sassaman In Part 2 of "Breaking into the Biz!" The 3 GEEKS begin the arduous, yet hilarious task of getting their first, soon-to-be self-published, comic book in print. They've got the artwork done, so they think,"How hard can the rest be?!" It takes just one phone call to a printer to find out! For anybody who has self-published, or who has thought of self-publishing, this ones for you! And, in INNOCENT BYSTANDER, Gary Sassaman takes a "Drive West On Sunset" and looks at some things that are just plain peculiar in L.A. b&w, 32pg $3.50 KIN #6 Top Cow Comics (W / P) Gary Frank (I) Jason Gorder (C) Bongotone It's the climatic finale of the most intriguing new mini-series of the year as the first KIN story-arc comes to an explosive end! Bob, Elly and Cloon fight for their lives and the freedom of Bob's KIN as their struggle turns the entire Nevada SIA facility into a war zone! Will our heroes survive to reset the covenant, or will the secrets of the Neanderthal man be exposed forever? Pick it up and find out just how our most "basic" of ancestors kept themselves from becoming extinct! FC, 32pg $2.95 KISS: PSYCHO CIRCUS #32 Todd Mcfarlane Productions (S) Brian Holguin (P) Clayton Crain (I) Kevin Conrad (C) Brian Haberlin "The Gallery of God's Mistakes" Ever feel like you didn't fit in? Like you were a square peg in a world of round holes? A freak among the normal? Come witness a true gallery of nature's misfits! Visit one very peculiar sideshow, filled with girls born without hearts, men that weep blood and earthbound children born with angel's wings. Find out their secrets at the Psycho Circus. FC, 32pg $2.50 THE MESSENGER Jerry (The Adventures of Superman, Power of Shazam, Avengers) Ordway and colorist Nick ( Deperadoes) Bell use their considerable talents to tell the tale of a man haunted by his past and his gift to "see" into the mind of anyone he touches. This man, The Messenger, uses this power to determine the absolute guilt of accused murderers and other criminals, delivering justice unencumbered by the legal system. But what happens when he discovers that his "gift" wasn't infallible-- that he has the blood of innocents on his hands? An ex secret agent, one step ahead of his past, being drawn deeper and deeper into a dark conspiracy. This story is complete and self-contained, but the seeds are sown within for Ordway's next creator owned project from Image called "Proton." THE MESSENGER is a full color 48 page one-shot scheduled for a July, 2000 release at a comic shop near you. FC, 48pg $5.95 OBJECTIVE 5 #1 (P) Luke Lizalde (I) Danny Mikis Crime Lab Inkworks (C) Tyson Wengler WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS A VIRUS. Since 1972, every government has denied producing biological weapons: lethal viruses that leave victims convulsing and choking on their own blood and spew. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has four public objectives for the prevention of biohazards. The mission of a secret fifth objective: identify, infiltrate, and neutralize the munitions building capacity of other countries, multinational corporations, and a mysterious mastermind who is orchestrating a plan to turn the planet into a hot zone. This premiere issue begins the story of Lark, Alexis, and DJ as they travel to a secret desert party. They are interrupted on the way there by a flat tire. While fixing it, they smell something strange. Only later do they realize that they have been exposed to a strange virus, one which leaves them incapacitated. Recovered by the CDC, they learn they have been forever altered by a DNA enhancing retrovirus, gain supersoldier abilities, and are asked to be the pilot Objective 5 team and go into training. Time is of the essence, however, as their once-friend, Simon has also been exposed and recovers with terror on his mind and viral energy flowing through his veins. Inventive new penciller Luke Lizalde is joined by the all star cast of Danny Mikis Crime Lab Inkworks, veteran colorist Tyson Wengler, and research scientists at the actual CDC to ensure that this book spreads faster than an airborne Ebola variant. FC, 32pg $2.95 PARTS UNKNOWN: HOSTILE TAKE OVER #2 (W/Created) Beau Smith (A/co-created) Brad Gorby (C) Scot Eaton and Danny Miki The plot thickens and so does the blood as The Scalons plan of world domination grows larger. In this issue see... The evil Scalon leader Lanson and the sinister Cynthia Barr making battle plans in the hot tub. See... Lucci splatter alien guts like bugs on a windshield. See... Scalons try and grope Spurr's girlfriend like a cheap prom date. See... Why Parts Unknown isn't made for liberal, bleeding heart, Pokemon playin', poodle skirt wearin', tree squeezin', Nancy-Boys. b&w, 32pg $2.95 RISING STARS #9 Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Christian Zanier (I) Livesay (C)Brett Evans In the first act of this series, the world shaped our characters...now in the first part of this new story arc, our characters begin to shape the world, and the world may not be very happy about those changes. FC, 32pg $2.50 THE RED STAR #2 (W) Christian Gossett & Bradley James Kayl (A) Christian Gossett (B) Allen Coulter & Snakebite (C) Richard Starkings' Comicraft "Project: Antares" The Comics Revolution Marches Onward. Join the Red Fleet in it's brutal assault on the desert fortress of Kar Dathra's Gate: Holy land of the Nistaani Warriors. With their ground forces led by Captain Marcus Antares, the monstrous industrial might of the United Republics of the Red Star has devastated the Nistaani defenders. The day is won...or so the Red Fleet believed. Now the final battle that will decide the fate of both Nations begins! The Red Star: High Technology and Awesome Sorcery clash on page after page of action. FC, 32pg $2.95 RUMBLE GIRLS #3 (W/A ) Lea Hernandez (Consulting editor) Warren Ellis "Sugar and Wax". Raven Tansania Ransom is being agressively courted by media conglomerate EnteCo to play the part of the sexy "Rumble Girl" Silky Warrior Tansie--but are presents and promises enough to make her choose fleeting superstardom over a future as a legitimate HardSkin pilot? Raven's ultimate decision hangs on a birthday dinner with her beloved Coach Yuji, and a revelation about just who's been paying off a contract on Raven's life-- and -how- they've been doing it! b&w, 32pg $3.50 SAFFIRE #3 (S) Sean Ruffner (P) Mat Broome (C) Digital Broome The malevolent creatures that normally skulk in the shadows of the Underworld grow bolder, and old secrets hint at a violent exodus. The brewing conflict draws Saffire and the Young Olympians to South America. As the Heiress of Olympus, Saffire is plagued by nightmares that tell her Fiendus is coming to unleash his father Hades upon the world. Saffire must confront the Lord of the Underworld in a battle that will determine the fate of both the heavens and the Earth, in this final chapter. FC, 32pg $2.95 SAM & TWITCH #12 (W) Brian Michael Bendis (P) Alberto Ponticelli (I) Jonathon Glapion (Cover) Ashley Wood (Color) Todd Broeker and Jay Fotos "Witch Hunter, Part lll" Modern-day witches are being violently killed. Sam & Twitch enter a world of the black arts, spells and potions to catch a killer as the media spreads rumors of witch hunts and ritual deaths. This dramatic story is brought to you by EISNER award- winning writer Brian Bendis and the fantastic new Sam & Twitch artist, Alberto (Heavy Metal) Ponticelli. FC, 32pg $2.50 SAVAGE DRAGON #77 by Erik Larsen. WILDSTAR returns! Amidst the ravaged ruins of this Savage New World the Dragon confronts the one man who may hold the answers. Bur how did he get here? What happened to the planet that the Dragon once called home? And how can he ever hope to make things right again? The answers are even more disturbing than the questions! All this and the return of one of the Dragon's greatest foes! Savage Dragon comes with our Highest Possible Recommendation!! FC, 32pg $2.95 SECTION ZERO #2 (S/A) Karl Kesel & Tom Grummett (C) Ben DiMagmaliw The Sargasso Sea-- legendary graveyard of lost ships. What connection does it have to Australia's Ayers Rock, the unknown creature killing livestock in the Outback ... and SECTION ZERO? A startling and deadly discovery reveals important insight into the group's and Doc Challenger's past, and sets their course foR the future as one teammate falls, and an unexpected ally rises to take their place. All while another member makes an ominous deal. Plus: what-- and where-- is Ground Zero? Another full-throttle ride down a dark and unknown road full of sudden twists and turns, with TOM GRUMMETT (Superboy, Adventures of Superman), KARL KESEL (Superboy, upcoming: Harley Quinn), and BEN DiMAGMALIW (League of Extraordinary Gentelmen). Hang on to the edge of your seat! This book's gone from zero to 100 mph in two issues-- and there's no telling what's around the next corner! FC, 32pg $2.50 SHOCKROCKETS #4 (W) Kurt Busiek (P) Stuart Immonen (I) Wade Von Grawbadger Special Engineering Issue -- no, really! Amid mounting tension and worldwide danger, we focus on how the Shockrockets work, as Alejandro delves into the deepest recesses of Shockrockets base, learns the origin of the Shockrockets themselves and discovers a technological breakthrough that will have drastic and permanent repercussions for the entire Shockrockets program. Plus: Alejandro's family visits the base, more on the traitor in the Shockrockets' midst, and the Shockrockets put on an aerial exhibition that finds them giving aid of a sort they never expected. For regular readers, "Rocket Science" will pump up the intrigue and suspense, give them a look at how it all began, and build inexorably toward the final confrontation -- while for new readers, it's an ideal introduction to the team and how they work. And as with all Gorilla Comics, it's completely " New Reader Friendly ". FC, 32pg $2.50 SKINNERS (W/A) Mat Broome (Co-Plot) Sean Ruffner (CGI) Mat Broome/ Digital Broome In June a vision is born, and comics evolves to the next level. SKINNERS is a state of the art book which brings high end special effects and computer generated nurb based models, only seen in motion pictures and video games, to the comic book medium. SKINNERS: COLD WAR I is the first chapter in an ongoing series that takes us into a world where man's domestic production has corrupted the Earth. But, at the center of mankind's despair is hope in an ever-evolving environment. Phen, relentless ruler of a totalitarian empire, is wildly regarded as the salvation of mankind. However, an under-powered, underground resistance known as JACOB'S GATE fights to reveal the truth that PHEN is the source of human adversity, and the prophesied ONE PERCENTER is the Key that unlocks man's destiny. Caught in the middle of this struggle for balance is Maya, a child born to save the world, but destined to destroy it. By Mat Broome ( DefCon 4, WildCats/X-Men). Retailer Note: This issue ships with 4 covers in equal ratio by Joe Maduiera, Pat Lee, Andy Park, and a 2/D variant by Mat Broome. SOUL SAGA #5 (W) Stephen Platt and Christian Lichtner (P) Stephen Platt (I) Jason Gorder (C) Liquid! Aries is horrified at the atrocities he is forced to witness during a brutal campaign of retribution in the frontier. As he struggles to face his inner turmoil, he finds himself charged with the capital crime of high treason. At the same time alarm and disillusionment ripple throughout the empire, as Lord Draken consorts with his true masters over the path of their sinister design. Meanwhile Aries awaits his fate in the imperial prison, as he is confronted with shocking revelations that will have far reaching implications throughout the entire course of this epic tale. Don't miss this next gripping installment of the epic saga from sizzling hot creators Stephen Platt (Wolverine/Cable, Prophet, Moonknight) and Christian Lichtner (RISING STARS, BATMAN/DARKNESS, Battlechasers, X-Men,). FC, 32pg $2.50 SOUL SAGA COLLECTED EDITION VOL. I (W) Stephen Platt and Christian Lichtner (P) Stephen Platt (C) Liquid! By popular demand from retailers and fans alike Image presents the Soul Saga Collected Edition Vol. I featuring the first two, sold out issues of this blockbuster series! This book will also feature special never-before-seen sketches, creative notes and a foreword by the creators. This book is a must have for any Soul Saga fan, and the prefect starting point for new readers! FC, 56pg $5.95 SPAWN #100 Story by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin Pencils by Greg Capullo Inks by Danny Miki Cover: see below Color by Brian Haberlin SHE DIES—This is it! Spawn is the first Image Comic to reach its 100th issue! As Heaven and Hell stand poised on the brink of total war with only Spawn between them-"She Dies"-but who is "she?" Is it Wanda? Cyan? Angela?Tiffany? Granny Blake? This issue has it all: death, birth and other startling revelations and conclusions as Spawn faces off with his greatest adversary- Angela theHunter of Hellspawns. Spawn will be forced to make the single most important decision of his existence since the day he gave his pledge to Malebolgia — at stake will be nothing less than the future fate of his mortal soul. FC 48 pages $4.95 Monthly RETAILER NOTE: Spawn #100 features a no-gimmick, no-strings-attached variant cover program with artwork from the greatest talents working today. YOU CAN ORDER AS MANY COPIES OF EACH INDIVIDUAL VARIANT COVER AS YOU LIKE WITHOUT BEING REQUIRED TO PURCHASE ANY OTHERS. Cover A: Todd McFarlane Cover B: Frank Miller Cover C: Greg Capullo Cover D: Ashley Wood Cover E: Mike Mignola Cover F: Alex Ross Simply order issues by the individual cover codes provided in your order form. SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #17 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Steve Niles (P) Nat Jones (I) Chance Wolf (Cover) Ashley Wood (Color) Ma