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		Gto Vol 1 Gn by Tohru Fujisawa Meet Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old virgin and ex-biker. He's crude, foul-mouthed, and has a split-second temper. His goal? To be the greatest high school teacher in the world! Of course, the only reason he wants to be a teacher is so he can try and score with the hot students… Before Onizuka can become a teacher, he's got to work as a student teacher to earn his credentials. He may think he's the toughest guy on campus, but when he meets his class full of bullies, blackmailers and scheming sadists, he'll have to prove it. Launching in authentic manga format (right-to-left)! One of the most popular manga titles in Japan, GTO has spawned a hit anime series as well as a live action drama. SC, 200pg, b&w
		Jist With Gary Frank Creating Shazam by Lee, Frank, Uslan, Hope, & Kano When nebbishy Interpol agent Robert Rogers tries to save an Indian fakir from assassins, he gains a power that will transform him into the man-monster known as Shazam. But, even with his incredible power, will he and his beautiful partner be able to stop a terrorist plot? Plus, an 'On the Street' backup with art by Kano! FC, 48pg
		King David Sc by Kyle Baker The familiar tale of young David's rise to unprecedented power and popularity while under the paranoid scrutiny of King Saul. Mature Readers. SC, 8x11, 160pg, FC
		Mad About Super-Heroes Tp by the Usual Gang of Super-Idiots The world's greatest super-heroes are presented in this laugh-out-loud collection featuring an introduction by Adam West (TV's classic Batman), and a painted cover by Alex Ross! SC, 8x11, 176pg, PC
		Marmalade Boy Vol 1 Gn by Wataru Yoshizumi Talk about dysfunctional! Miki is horrified to learn that her parents have swapped with another couple, and that all four now plan to live under one roof. But when her new stepbrother, Yuu, shows up, he appears to be just the one to ease her mental anguish... that is, until she sees the bitterness beneath his cool exterior. The strange romance that follows would make any love triangle seem ordinary by comparison. SC, 200pg, b&w
		Mars Vol 1 Gn by Fuyumi Soryo Popular Rei and shy Kira are worlds apart, until one fateful day brings them together. Rei stumbles upon Kira in the harassing hands of her sleazy art teacher and saves the quiet girl from his clutches. And when the jock plants a kiss on a statue of Mars in the studio, Kira finds herself drawn in and even summons up the nerve to ask him to model for her… but problems already lurk on the horizon. Vicious upperclassman Harumi has had her sights set on Rei for a long time, and is not about to let go now. One of the most popular teen girl manga series in Japan. SC, 200pg, b&w
		Original Ms Gundam Vol 6 Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: February, 2002.
		Planet Ladder Vol 1 Gn by Narushima Yuri Kaguya is a quiet orphan who has lived with a Japanese family since she was a little girl. Another boring high school day becomes the adventure of her life when she's mysteriously transported far, far away to a realm of strangers who call her 'Princess.' Now, Princess Kaguya must uncover both her true identity and the motives behind the battling warlords who want to claim her. The universe is a battlefield, and the key to peace may be in the hands of one very special girl. SC, 208pg, b&w
		Real Bout High School Vol 1 Gn by Sora Inoue & Reiji Saiga In a school where martial arts are standard curriculum, Samurai Girl Ryoko is the top fighter and most popular student around… or is she? Things change when the uncouth fighter Shizuma Kusanagi transfers in from Kansai. He may not have the grace of Ryoko, but his amazing fighting abilities could make him the most dominant martial artist at Daimon High. Principal Todo encourages rivalry between the competitors, setting up a dangerous 'K-Fighting' tournament where even the teachers can join in and settle once-and-for-all just who is the top dog on campus. SC, 192, b&w
		Rose Sc by Jeff Smith & Charles Vess The hit comic book mini-series Rose now comes to you in a single handsome package with a brand new cover! Released over a year-long period to rave reviews (and an Eisner nomination for 'Best Painter'), the Bone prequel by Jeff Smith and Charles Vess can now be read as it was originally intended - as one massive epic! In the old days, when Bone's Gran'ma Ben was a teenager, a terrifying dragon laid siege to the small towns of the Northern Valley. Unknown to Princess Rose (young Gran'ma Ben), the strange dragon is actually the minion of the Ancient Enemy called the Lord of the Locust. Rose seeks the advice of her advisor, who tells the young princess how to destroy the dragon - but at a terrible cost! Be there this January when the Great War begins, the conflict that underlies all of the Bone saga in this startling fairy tale brought to you by the creators of Bone and Stardust! SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC
		Rurouni Kenshin Vol 16 Son Of God Dvd From AnimeWorks! Beware the wrath of the Son of God, for he commands an army of the faithful and fights with the Hiten Mitsurugi Style! The first half of the Christian Saga unfolds as Kenshin unravels the past of a rogue Hiten Mitsurugi master. His young apprentice decides to use the power of his swordsmanship to destroy the newly restored peace of the Meiji. Kenshin, Sanosuke and the others disembark to challenge this new army of revolution, but their enemy marches under the flags of faith and justice. Kenshin is left to decide if a just war is truly impossible. Contains episodes 67-70. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002.
		Simpsons Unchained Tp by Groening & Various Attention, citizens! Lock your doors and windows! Run for your lives! The Simpsons are busting out the bindings of their biggest and best book yet, and no one is safe from their maniacal comic madness! See Grampa Simpson embark on a new career as El Grampo, a modern day Zorro for the senior set! Behold the destructive power of censorship as Homer Simpson and the Comic Book Guy fight for their right to free speech and their very lives! Witness Mr. Burns' power-mad scheme to undermine the economy of Springfield by paying his employees in jelly donuts! Observe a town caught in the thrall of an international media sensation, unable to separate themselves from the television chronicle of the life of one man… Homer Simpson! These stories and many more can barely be contained in the new comic collection… Simpsons Unchained! Collects stories from Simpsons Comics #36-42. SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC
		Spider-Man Revenge Of The Green Goblin Tp by Jenkins, Buckingham, Romita Jr., & Various Can the wall-crawler fight off mind-melting effects, or will he become the Green Goblin's victim? Reprinting Revenge of the Green Goblin #1 - #3, Amazing Spider-Man (Volume 2) #25, and Peter Parker, Spider-Man (Volume 2) #25. SC, FC
		Star Wars Zam Wesell Tp by Ron Marz and Ted Naifeh; cover by Ted Naifeh Zam Wesell is everything you'd want in a girl: beauty, intelligence, style, and the ability to strip and assemble an EE-3 blaster rifle in less than six seconds… She really does have it all. It's no wonder that she has caught the eye of fellow bounty hunter, Jango Fett. Jango is going to need her help in finding and destroying a powerful artifact that could prove to be very destructive if it fell into the wrong hands. Though he isn't usually this sentimental, he wants to make sure the galaxy is safe for his five-year-old son, Boba Fett. However, Zam's motivations are not so noble. She plans to sell the artifact to the highest bidder. If they can't trust each other and they've got every bounty hunter and cutthroat in the galaxy gunning for them, whom can they trust? The release of Star Wars: Jango Fett and Zam Wesell mark the first graphic novel appearances of a character from the long-awaited Star Wars: Episode II! SC, 64pg, FC
		Twin Spark Girls Gn (A) SC, 6x8, 200pg, b&w
		X-Treme X-Men Savage Land Tp cover by kevin sharpe • THE SCOOP: The X-Treme X-Men hit the land that time forgot! • THE STORY: Rogue is a woman in trouble, her life and sanity gravely threatened by the very power that makes her so valuable as a hero. Now, her power has mutated: like her name itself, it's gone 'rogue.' To help her, the X-Treme team has to divine the meaning and source of her dreams - which in turn leads them to answer a cry for help so stark and desperate that it cannot be ignored. Thus begins a journey that will take these mutant heroes to the bottom of the world - and to the dawn of time itself! There, in the Savage Land, the very best among the team will be confronted by the very worst that lies hidden in their souls! Reprinting the four-part adventure by Chris Claremont and Kevin Sharpe! • THE FORMAT: 96-page trade paperback.
		X-Treme X-Men Vol 1 Destiny Tp Cover by Salvador Larroca Chris Claremont fans rejoice! The acclaimed writer has once again crafted a new top-selling X-Book with penciler extraordinaire, Salvador Larroca! Clad in sleek black leather, Bishop, Storm, Rogue, Psylocke, Thunderbird and Beast set off on a global trek to find the powerful Books of Destiny! Reprinting X-Treme X-Men #1-4! SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC
		Demonslayer Vol 1 Tp by Marat Mychaels The entire pre-Avatar Demonslayer saga is now available in one volume! Collected within are all six of the original Demonslayer issues that were published by Image comics as well as the ultra-rare issue #0 into one mammoth 160 page volume! The start of Marat Mychaels breakout series is not to be missed, from her origin and boyfriend Michael getting turned into a demon, to the breach of Hell itself, all the early defining moments of this series are now available in one trade paperback. SC, 160pg, b&w
		Star Wars Jedi Vs Sith Tp by Darko Macan, Ramon F. Bachs, and Raul Fernandez; cover by Ramon F. Bachs According to legend, the Sith always number two - a Master and an apprentice. It was not always this way. A thousand years ago the Sith were many and they battled endlessly with the Jedi Army of Light. Lord Kaan ruled the Sith Brotherhood of Darkness and sought the destruction of Lord Hoth and his Jedi followers. Recruited into the war by a scout, three friends venture onto the battleground and march into destinies far greater and different than any of them could have ever imagined... SC, 144pg, FC
		Akira Vol 6 Tp by Katsuhiro Otomo; produced by Studio Proteus The explosive finale to one of graphic fiction's greatest achievements is here! The mad psychic colossus Tetsuo, the world's military, and the remaining psychics of The Project face off - with the child psychic god, Akira, the wild card - in what may not only decide the fate of mankind, but may determine the next step in human evolution! This long-awaited volume - a staggering 440 pages - features the impossible-to-find final chapters of Akira, never before collected in the U.S., presented as they were intended to be seen in their original, stunning black and white! Featuring a revised translation and top-quality art reproduction, this is the final edition of one of comics' definitive works, a six-volume epic of over two thousand pagesSC, 440pg, b&w
		Astro Boy Vol 1 Tp by Osamu Tezuka; produced by Studio Proteus Created by the late Osamu Tezuka, a revered animator and cartoonist that's also considered the Walt Disney of Japan, Astro Boy was the first manga series to be adapted to animation and became a worldwide phenomenon SC, 7x4, 224pg, b&w
		Buffy The Vampire Slayer Art Ed Pop Out People Arrange these art edition characters on your desk, dashboard, computer, bookshelf, or wherever you need some fun. Each element is printed on both sides in full color, and each set comes with its own custom 2-sided diorama.
		Futurama Horrible Gelatinous Blob Squishy Toy Tough 'n' rubbery on the outside, gooey 'n' sparkly on the inside, it's the Horrible Gelatinous Blob, in all his squishably soft glory! One squeeze, and this disturbing toy will ooze its way into your unsuspecting heart. Complete with a terrified Fry floating inside him, H.G. Blob stands a little over 4' tall, and comes in a most appealing package. More Futurama Fun!
		Grendel Devils Legacy Tp Fathered by rape and suicide, the daughter of Stacy Palumbo and reluctant heir of a bloody mantle, Christine Spar is a study in seething rage. The author of the definitive account of Grendel's life, Spar is living the life of a minor celebrity, but that's all about to change. The very subject that propelled her to success is about to drag her into a dark pit of despair and anger. Soon Spar's life of metropolitan leisure will be eclipsed by that which sleeps within her, the bitter blade of Grendel and the desire for brutal balance: an eye for an eye, a death for a death. Along the way, she will find tragic love, take many lives, suffer a badly battered body, and take on the old foe of her adoptive grandfather, Hunter Rose. This book features dramatic, ahead-of-its-time art by the Pander Brothers and refreshed colors with a palette of many emotions by Jeromy Cox. Extras include a gallery of Wagner's brilliant painted covers for the series.
		Lone Wolf & Cub Vol 19 The Moon In Our Hearts Tp by Kazuo Koike & Goseki Kojima; cover by Goseki Kojima The Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series continues! The time for delay is past. Itto Ogami and Daigoro are headed for Edo, to face Retsudo of the Yagyu once and for all! Stalked by bounty hunters and killers after their reward money, the Lone Wolf now faces deadlier enemies still. Retsudo has called out the nation's most accomplished rifleman, and dispatched a cannon-laden man of war, to intercept the father and son as they navigate treacherous cliffs and the high seas of Japan! SC, 4x6, 320pg, b&w
		Sopranos Sticker #5 Sopranos Logo Bada-bing! You can ingratiate yourself to HBO's favorite mafia family with this sticker with the show's logo that looks good anywhere but police headquarters!
		Spyboy Vol 3 Bet Your Life Tp by Peter David, Pop Mhan, Carlos Meglia, & Norman Lee; cover by Pop Mhan A deadly nerve gas and a plot against the United Nations puts SpyBoy and Bombshell hot on the trail of the insidious Madam Imadam, head of the international Palindrome terrorist organization! Their search leads them to the exotic city of Marispan, where Butch is on vacation with his mother, Barbie Q is doublecrossed and fights for her life against a diminutive, cyborg samurai, secrets about Alex's mother come from an unexpected source, and Sean Fleming gets lucky (sort of). A mysterious city and a casino filled with spies and danger…what more could a SpyFan ask for? Collects issues #7-9 of the ongoing series. SC, 80pg, FC
		Spyboy Bombshell Sticker #2 Angry Mini Bombshell Another Peter David and Pop Mhan Spyboy sticker you can put on your backpacks, books, and buddies! Stick up your doors, desks and dorms!
		Vampires Hc by Mike Mignola, David Lloyd, Bryan Talbot, Gary Gianni, Tommy Lee Edwards, Joann Sfar & Yoann, & Philippe Caza; cover by Mathieu Lauffray A legend as compelling and disquieting today as in its primal origins, vampire lore continues to influence and inspire the creative vision of writers and artists around the globe. Mature Readers. HC, 9x12, 48pg, FC
		Glimmer Rats Hc by Gordon Rennie & Mark Harrison Under the autocratic rule of a federal Europe, all prisoners are press-ganged into the military to fight an incredible war against and unbelievable enemy: unearthly monsters from another dimension known as the 'Glimmer.' As the reluctant troopers soon learn, the Glimmer is ruled by the 'Geist' - the malevolent spawn of hell that can rend, kill, and destroy humans in a thousand different ways. The only way to survive is to be meaner, fight dirtier, and kill faster than the Geist. HC, 64pg, FC
		Rain Dogs Hc Welcome to a very moist future, where 'The Big Rain' has turned New York City into a twisted warren of river canyons and skyscraper archipelagos. This action-packed tale, full of Wilson's extraordinary design work, follows the adventures of Eve, a shipwrecked member of a scientific exploration team, who must put her trust in the salvage-hunting Holly if she is to escape, and where danger lurks above and below the water.
		Batman Nine Lives Hc by Dean Motter & Michael Lark Elseworlds. Who killed nightclub owner and chanteuse Selina Kyle? The 'Bat-Man' is on the case, but so is Detective Richard Grayson, who must solve the mystery in this 1940s noir thriller before someone else dies. HC, 7x10, 128pg, FC
		Bible Black Dvd (A) DVD
		Captain America Star And Stripes T/S Lg Wear the red, white and blue with pride on the new Captain America Stars & Stripes T-shirt. To be faithful as possible to Cap's costume, we are manufacturing this shirt from scratch and are having these sewn to our specifications. Features the white star imprinted on both front and back with the red and white vertical stripes going around the entire midsection of the shirt. Rally around Captain America, the greatest American hero for all ages.
		Cardcaptors Anime Book Vol 2 Tp When Sakura Avalon opened the mysterious Clow Book in her dad's library and released the cards inside, she inadvertently signed on for the challenge of a lifetime. Join Sakura as she faces a new rival, the 'ghost' of her mother, and a bewitched friend with an enchanted sword. It's not going to be easy, but with the Clow Book's magical guardian, Kero, and her best friend Madison by her side, Sakura just might stand a chance of becoming Cardcaptor! This volume covers episodes 4-6 of the series. SC, 5x7, 148pg, FC
		Corrector Yui Vol 1 Pkt Tp by Kia Asamiya & Keiko Okamoto In the year 2020, computers are everywhere. From digital teachers to cars that drive themselves, computers are an integral part of everyone's lives -- everyone except Yui Kasuga's. The 14-year-old daydreamer can't tell a Pentium chip from a Dorito! How ironic that the fate of the Internet, and the world, should fall on the shoulders of this young girl. When the sentient computer virus infects the global network, Yui is transported into cyberspace to combat his evil plans. SC, 4x7, 168, b&w
		Corrector Yui Vol 2 Pkt Tp by Keiko Okamoto One thing great about entering the virtual reality of the Com-Net is that any dream really can come true. When Corrector Yui and the other Correctors explore the realm of FairyTale.Net, they suddenly find themselves bringing their favorite fairy tales to life. But when Grosser and his henchmen discover them, and threaten to delete the Correctors forever, it's time for the crusaders of justice to mount an attack! Joining their fight is a mysterious and handsome young prince. But who can think about love at a time like this? Why, Yui can, of course! Created by Kia Asamiya, an internationally recognized modern master of sequential art and creator of such series as Silent Mobius, Steam Detectives, and Dark Angel. SC, 4x7, 192pg, b&w
		Cowboy Bebop Complete Anime Guide #3 The past is finally catching up with the crew of the Bebop. Find out more about Spike's past with Vicious and Julia, as well as Faye's mysterious origins, in the third volume of the Complete Anime Guide. Of course, Jet, Ed, and Ein have their moments in the spotlight as well. Featuring complete character bios, episode synopses, design sketches, and a unique atlas of the locations featured in Cowboy Bebop, this is an indispensable resource for Bebop fans. SC, 5x7, 100pg, PC (3 of 5)
		Essential Spider-Man Tp Vol 5 Cover by Steve Skroce Reprinting Amazing Spider-Man #90-110, plus Annuals #7-8 - all in one huge collection! SC, 7x10, 528pg, b&w
		Flipped #1 by Mike Kunkel The newest book coming from Astonish Comics is Flipped by Herobear and the Kid creator Mike Kunkel. It is a 140-page book of flippable animation and comic strips and artwork: a comic-flip book. The first issue has the much-anticipated scene of little Tyler changing his stuffed Herobear into the real Herobear, and then they fly off into the camera. The book will always promote character and fun in comics and their relation to animation. Come join the first issue of the next book to promote Astonish Comics' 'animation way.' b&w, 140pg
		Frenzied Fauna From A To Z Hc by Michel Gagné Another visual feast from four-time Annie Award nominated animator Michel Gagné! You've seen his warped vision with the wildly successful 'Insanely Twisted Rabbits.' Now find out what he's done with the rest of the animal kingdom, in an alphabetical tour that will blow your mind! Never before has there been a menagerie so wild, wonderful, winsome, and weird! (Gagne International Press) HC, 8x10, 32pg, FC
		Gil Kane Art And Interviews Tp This companion volume to the best-selling Gil Kane: The Art of Comics features over 100 pieces of original artwork, 300 illustrations, and numerous unpublished interviews with the likes of Julius Schwartz, Roy Thomas, and Ron Goulart as they share their personal perspectives and associations with this beloved comic book and fantasy illustrating icon. (Hermes Press) TP, 200pg, PC
		Gokudo Vol 2 Magician Extraordinaire Dvd From AnimeWorks! As Gokudo continues his quest to finish the King's Race, he is betrayed by his own fiancée, Princess Coco. Gokudo vows never to trust women again, as Coco gleefully hands him over to his arch-nemesis, the Dumpling King. Will Gokudo become a dumpling? Or will he live to face Prince Niari, son of the Magic King and rumored to be an even bigger slimeball than Gokudo himself? Contains episodes 6-9. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002.
		Heat For All Seasons Dvd (A) DVD
		How To Draw Spider-Man Tp by Steve Behling This glorious, full-color 'Web-ster' children's guide teaches young fans how to render Spider-Man, his allies, and his archenemies, including Mary Jane, Black Cat, Daredevil, Venom, Dr. Octopus, Mysterio, Lizard, Vulture, and more! (Andrews and McMeel) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Puerto Rico, or UK. TPB, 8x10, 32pg, FC
		I Never Liked You by Chester Brown One of the best graphic novels published in the 1990s is back in print in a new 'definitive' softcover edition! Aside from a re-colored cover, Chester Brown has re-formatted all 172 pages, changing the black page backgrounds to white! Here, Brown tells the story of his alienated youth in an almost detached, understated manner, giving the book an eerie, dream-like quality. The New York Times Book Review called this '...a minimalist, but haunting, memoir of the artist's troubled adolescence and his mother's progressive schizophrenia.' SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w
		Jist With John Byrne Creating Robin by Stan Lee, John Byrne, Michael Uslan, John and Terry Austin, & John Severin An orphan gifted with great agility and intellect, the boy who would one day become Robin fell prey to the mysterious machinations of Reverend Dominic Darrk, who now orders him to attack Batman. Will the reluctant Robin find the strength to defy Darrk's commands? FC, 48pg
		Knight Hunters Vol 2 Lost Boys Dvd From AnimeWorks! A mysterious organization is kidnapping young girls and selling their organs on the black market. When Weiss gets involved with the case, Aya is drawn toward one of the victims, Sakura. Omi has his own difficulties as cases of missing boys begin to erupt all over Japan. Memories of his own kidnapping begin to resurface, threatening to tear him from the ranks of Weiss for good. Meanwhile, the group's next challenge waits in the wings with another group of assassins known only as Schreient. Contains episodes 6-10. Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002.
		Kurogane Comm Vol 1 Wasteland Paradise Dvd From Anime Works! In the near future, earth has been devastated by an immense war. Haruka, one of the few lone survivors, lives in the ruins of Japan with five robots. Spike, the youngest robot, serves as her best friend, Cleric advises her, and Angela destroys her enemies. With Toriga, the world's angriest and least effective combat robot, and Reeves, the meanest-looking machine ever to wear a frilly pink apron, they protect her and search for other survivors. Contains episodes 1-4. Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: February, 2002.
		Magneto Tp Cover by Brandon Peterson The X-Men's #1 foe gets his own trade paperback! It begins with a knock-down, drag-out fight with the X-Men - and leads to all-out controversy! Instead of defeat, the U.N. concedes control of the island nation of Genosha to Magneto! But does even Magnus have the power to heal a populace ruled by hatred? This conflict is brought to you by a team of talents including Brandon Peterson and Alan Davis! Reprints Magneto Rex #1-3, X-Men: Magneto War #1, X-Men #85-87, and Uncanny X-men #366-367! SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC
		Marvel Mangaverse Tp Vol 1 Cover by Ben Dunn East meets West as Marvel's greatest champions are manga-fied! Big eyes, speed lines, and lots of tech - we're talking the ultra-popular art form known as manga, responsible for the phenoms Voltron, Pokemon, and Digimon, to name but a few! But what happens when some of manga's most popular creators get their hands on some of Marvel's most popular characters? It's all-new, all-different excitement when Ben Dunn Jeff Matsuda, Kaare Andrews, Peter David, Lea Hernandez, C.B. Cebulski, Chuck Austen, UDON and enter The House! Reprinting all of the Marvel Mangaverse Titles, including New Dawn #1, Avengers #1, Ghost Rider #1, Fantastic Four #1, Punisher #1, Spider-Man #1, X-Men #1, and Eternal Twilight #1! SC, 224pg, FC
		Martian Successor Nadesico Book 3 When Mars is attacked by alien invaders, the United Earth Government desperately orders the creation of a new kind of space battleship, the Nadesico. The Nadesico was dispatched to Mars and was almost at their destination when it was attacked and almost destroyed by the Jupiterians. Fate was on their side and they luckily escaped to Mars. On Mars, the rag tag crew of the Nadesico discovered Nergal's research facility and the legendary Yamato. Rebuilt the Nadesico-Yamato intimidated Earth's forces and was captured and the crew was held on the newly rebuilt base on Earth's Moon. But wait! Captain Yurika has been captured by the Jupiterians?! Time for the crew of the Nadesico to bust out and rescue their beloved captain! MATURE READERS. SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w
		Robin Year One Tp Written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty; ART Javier Pulido, Marcos Martin and Robert Campanella; COVER by Pulido and Campanella In stores April 3. The earliest adventures of Dick Grayson, the first Robin, unfold in this collection of the hit miniseries. Batman gave Robin purpose, but the evil of the world would shape Dick's destiny. YEAR ONE is the tale of Robin's tragic beginning which shaped him into one of the world's greatest heroes! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 200pg, FC
		Roujin Z Dvd From U.S. Manga Corps! From the creative genius behind Akira, Katsuhiro Otomo! An elderly invalid is volunteered for a bizarre science experiment. He is given the ultimate nurse - the Z-001, a robotic bed linked directly to his brainwaves! Science runs amok as the Z-001 transforms into an unstoppable robot that will satisfy its patient's every desire. and smashes out of the hospital and through police barricades en route to a day trip at the beach! Approximate running time: 80 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Spider-Man Tangled Web Vol 2 Tp cover by kaare andrews • THE SCOOP: It's more off-beat tales featuring New York's one and only web-slinger! • THE STORY: This critically-acclaimed collection features the Bruce Jones and Lee Weeks's 'Gentlemen's Agreement', Kaare Andrews's 'Ray of Light', and Darwyn Cooke's 'Open All Night': three stories of ordinary people whose lives are forever changed by Spider-Man! Reprinting SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB #7 - #12. • THE FORMAT: 128-page trade paperback.
		Spider-Man Visionaries John Romita Sr Tp by John Romita Sr. Honoring John Romita Sr.'s legendary work, collecting classic tales from Amazing Spider-Man (Volume 1) issues #39, #42, #50, #68, and #108-109.
		Will Eisners Spirit Archives Vol 7 Hc Written by Manly Wade Wellman and William Woolfolk; ART by Lou Fine and various; COVER by Will Eisner In stores April 10. The legendary Will Eisner was drafted for service during World War II, leaving his most famous creation - the Spirit - in the more than capable hands of the Quality Comics staff. Reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from July 4 to December 26, 1943, Volume 7 features a cover by Will Eisner and an introduction by comics historian R.C. Harvey about the creation of the Spirit simulacrum 'Midnight,' by Jack Cole. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 224pg, FC
		Superman & Savage Dragon Chicago Written by Erik Larsen; ART by Larsen and Al Gordon; COVER by Larsen and painted by Alex Ross In stores April 3. The pulse-pounding prequel to SUPERMAN & SAVAGE DRAGON: METROPOLIS! A heaping helping of Metropolis heavies have hightailed it to the Windy City to join forces with the Vicious Circle. Superman must form an uneasy alliance with the Savage Dragon to rid two cities of two sets of super-villains! For more information, see the feature article. Copublished with Image Comics. Prestige Format. FC, 48 pg
		Universe X Vol 1 Tp New painted cover by Alex Ross Beginning the second chapter of Alex Ross's vision of the future of the Marvel Universe! The critically acclaimed trilogy begins its second installment as we find things in this alternate timeline not working out quite as well as some had hoped at the conclusion of Earth X! The Human Torches aren't having quite the effect all had hoped and now new perils are emerging to threaten the wounded world. Will the remaining heroes be strong enough to stem the tide of evil? Written by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross, and featuring art by Doug Braithwaite and John Romita Sr. and others, this volume reprints Universe X #0 through #7, as well as the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Captain America one-shots! SC, 384pg, FC
		Urusei Yatsura Tv Series Vol 5 Dvd From Animeigo! Mendou's mysterious camera, a childhood friend, an alien baby, a mishandled diary, and two soporific spirits mean more silliness for Ataru and Lum in this fifth collected volume. Approximate running time: 105 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to specialty shops.
		Whats Michael Vol 5 Michael Favorite Spot Tp by MAKOTO KOBAYASHI; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Winner of a New York Library Book Award and a Parents' Choice Award and described by Wizard magazine as 'Japan's version of Garfield, Heathcliff, and Krazy Kat all rolled into one,' What's Michael? is one of manga's most delightful exports to the States, a one-of-a-kind blend of screwball fantasy mixed with slice-of-life hilarity that has audiences on both sides of the world rolling in the aisles. You've seen comics and you've seen cats, but you've never seen anything quite like What's Michael? On sale January 16. SC, 88pg, b&w
		Blade 2 Bloodhunt Tp The vampire killer's second movie hits in March - and here's a new trade paperback for all his fans! Back in print at last - the stories that inspired the first hit movie! Blade has long thirsted for revenge against Deacon Frost, the vampire lord who killed his mother. But Frost has created an evil duplicate Blade, and if the real DayWalker can survive his deadly double, he'll still have to face Dracula himself! This classic chill-fest reprints Tomb of Dracula #45-53 and #58, by the horror team-supreme of writer Marv Wolfman, penciler Gene Colan, and inker Tom Palmer! SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC
		Marvel Crossover Classics Vol 3 Tp The heroes of Marvel, Wildstorm, and DC unite! This 336-page trade paperback features Spider-Man, Batman, Daredevil, Superman, Gen13, the Hulk, and more!
		Adventurers Resin Figure A Diamond Select Offering! Based on upcoming, all-new. All-CGI holiday special, Rudolph & The Island of Misfit Toys, comes this beautiful series of character dioramas, featuring some of your old favorites from the classic TV special as well as some new, never-before-seen characters. Each intricately designed and sculpted diorama features two characters, a detailed 3D base, and various Misfit Toys. Choose from: 'The Adventurers' (with Yukon Cornelius & Hermey), 'Elves Workshop' (with Head Elf & Tall Elf), 'Santa Prepares for Christmas' (with Santa and a Girl Elf), and 'Rudolph and the Snowman' (featuring the new Snowman/Narrator). Best of all, the bases of all four dioramas can be linked together! Each diorama measures approximately 4' x 6' x 2 ½' and comes packaged in an illustrated window box. (4667) THE ADVENTURERS-Figure
		American Century Vol 2 Hollywood Babylon Tp Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; ART by Marc Laming, Dick Giordano, Warren Pleece, and John Stokes; PAINTED cover by Chaykin In stores April 10. A new trade paperback of the critically-acclaimed VERTIGO series reprints AMERICAN CENTURY #5-9. Guarding the body of a sexy starlet, Harry is soon embroiled in the messy, behind-the-scenes (and between the sheets) dealings of Tinseltown. Rapacious movie stars, starry-eyed mobsters, sordid studio politics and a high-profile kidnapping all collide on Sunset Boulevard. Plus, Harry's escape from L.A. - an easy ride down the two-lane blacktop of Route 66, which explodes into a tale of murder and suspense at a roadside diner. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC
		Wolverine #1 (Mini-Series) Cover Poster - Frank Miller A Diamond Select Release! Frank Miller - one of comic history's greatest writer/artists - returns to your wall in time to close out 2001! Miller's take on Marvel icon Wolverine redefined the character in the 80's and added rich Asian texture to his sketchy backstory. With the renewed attention on Wolverine's past (Origin) and Frank Miller, the time is perfect for this famous cover image to return, re-colored and restored. Wolverine is the best there is at what he does, and this is Miller and Wolverine at their peak. Show your pride in everyone's favorite Canadian with this classic image. Poster measures 22 ¼' x 34 ½'. Poster, FC