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		Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man Hc Cover by Frank Miller Collects Spectacular Spider-Man #27 and #28, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #14 and #15, Marvel Team-Up Annual #4, and Marvel Team-Up #100 in one prestige volume! HC, FC
		Dance Till Tomorrow Vol 5 Tp by Naoki Yamamoto College student Suekichi Terayama has a problem: he's inherited a stamp collection worth 4.5 million dollars and has a mysterious woman in his bed! But according to his great-grandfather's will, he's got to graduate and get married to get the money, even though Aya Hibino would rather give him an advanced education in love. Torn between Aya and the rest of his so-called existence, Suekichi's got a suspicion that Aya is just after his money… In this latest volume, attorney Mr. Tachimi's plan to set-up his client Suekichi with Miyuki is progressing beyond anything he expected, but now he wants her to take it to the next level. When Miyuki tells Suekichi that she's pregnant, nothing could have been more devastating - especially when Aya showed up just minutes before to tell him the same thing! MATURE READERS. SC, 208pg, b&w
		Eagle Vol 5 Tp by Kaiji Kawaguchi A labor strike turns Seattle into the latest political hotseat, and Yamaoka wants to use the situation to gain valuable electoral votes in the election. Can the Senator make his move before General Grant? Then, growing racial tension in the South sparks a wave of assassination attempts against Yamaoka! But is he merely the innocent victim he appears to be? And finally, the moment of truth arrives - election day! SC, 584pg, b&w
		Edge #1 CrossGen's second comics compendium carries a whole new batch of stories you can follow every month. Edge #1 carries five titles in all, beginning where the trade paperback collections end for Mystic, Scion, Sigil, and The First. New to these titles? Don't worry about it! 16 pages of background material will bring you up to speed on all our ongoing series in no time. All that, plus the first chapter of Ruse, CrossGen's critically acclaimed Victorian-era mystery thriller. At 224 full-color pages of story and art for just $9.95, dropping in to the CrossGen Universe has never been so easy -- or so inexpensive. Welcome to Edge, a new way of reading comics. SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC
		Green Lantern Legacy The Last Will Hc Written by Joe Kelly; ART and cover by Brent Anderson and Bill Sienkiewicz In stores April 24. Hal Jordan's life as Green Lantern affected far more people than anyone could have known. Tom Kalmaku, Hal's mechanic and confidant through his career as Green Lantern, is left to deal with the greatest of Hal's legacies: a young boy claiming to be Hal's son, who also has a connection to one of the universe's greatest powers. But first the pair will have to figure out why a dark figure has come from outer space to make sure no descendant of Hal Jordan survives. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in this month's Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Note: This is a resolicitation of SEP010210D. All previous orders have been cancelled. HC, 7x10, 112pg, FC
		Gto Vol 1 Dvd From Tokyopop! Tough on the outside, all heart on the inside, Onizuka turned to the life of a high school teacher for less excitement and action... or so he thought. GTO, A.K.A.: Great Teacher Onizuka, is the racy story of Onizuka, a former motorcycle gang member who becomes a teacher to make a difference, and to meet girls? Using his street smarts to deal with colleagues, students and troublemakers, Onizuka finds that he too has many lessons to learn! Contains Lessons 1-4. Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002.
		Gunwitch Outskirts Of Doom Tp by Dan Brereton & Ted Naifeh The Gunwitch, silent and deadly bodyguard to the misfit family of monstrous heroes known as the Nocturnals, breaks away in his first solo adventure! When the pistol-packing Gunwitch and his young charge, Evening Horror, find themselves in a small town ravaged by undead outlaws and true Hell's Angels -- motorcycle ridin' vampires -- The Gunwitch takes it upon himself to bring down both groups before any more innocents can be hurt. But as the undead protector embroils himself in the conflict, what once seemed to be an old fashioned turf war is revealed to be something much more sinister. Writer Dan Brereton (Nocturnals, Giantkiller) and artist Ted Naifeh (Gloomcookie) mix the American Spaghetti Western and drive-in horror with a hard-boiled sense of gallows humor. You'll never leave your night-light off again. SC, 88pg, b&w
		Kurogane Comm Vol 2 Human Presence Dvd From Anime Works! The climate of earth has changed for the worse since the great war. Haruka and her robot companions are on the run from a colossal tsunami, and only a recently uncovered spacecraft provides an escape from the oncoming threat. During the escape, forgotten secrets of Haruka's parents resurface, testing her resolve. She is tempted to abandon the others, and return to the arms of her parents forever. Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Life And Death Of Captain Marvel Tp Cover by Jim Starlin Experience Mar-Vell's triumphs and tragedies! This volume combines two older books, the long out-of-print Life of Captain Marvel, which reprints some of his greatest adventures throughout the galaxy, and the critically-acclaimed Death of Captain Marvel, in which we watch the dying hero tragically succumb to the cancer that ravages his body. Some of the greatest stories ever told, by one of the medium's master storytellers: Jim Starlin! Like the Daredevil Visionaries: Frank Miller Trilogy, this book is newly recolored. SC, 304pg, FC
		Love Hina Vol 2 Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! Now that Keitaro has been more or less accepted as the new manager of the Hinata Apartments, his daily routine has been anything but routine! Failing their entrance exams for Tokyo U, Keitaro and Naru unexpectedly head off towards Kyoto to clear their heads. Here they encounter new friends and begin a new journey towards self discovery, assuming, that is, self discovery includes virtual-dating-battle-simulators! Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002.
		Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 Vol 2 Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! Universal Century 0080. In an attempt to destroy the experimental Gundam, the Zeon commando unit launch a devastating attack on the neutral colony of Libot. But when their attack fails, Libot soon faces an even greater threat from space. Now the young Zeon soldier Bernie and Al must accomplish the impossible - destroy the Gundam, or the colony and its millions of inhabitants will perish. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002.
		Ronin Warriors Vol 1 Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! Originally titled Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, Ronin Warriors introduces Talpa, ruler of the Netherworld, returning to claim the Earth as his own after a thousand years of exile. The only thing standing in the way of world domination are five young men and their mystical suits of armor. Calling on the spirits of ancient Samurai Warriors and granted super-powered fighting skills and weapons to wield against this tyranny, these reluctant heroes must find the strength and courage within themselves in this struggle between Good and Evil, with the fate of Humanity hanging in the balance! Approximate running time: 240 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002.
		Rurouni Kenshin Vol 17 Holy War Dvd From Anime Works! Amakusa Shougo took up the mantle of divinity after witnessing the murder of his mother. Calling himself the Son of God, he surrounds himself with an army of the faithful and starts his own revolution. As Kenshin lies blinded by Shougo's Rai Ryu Sen, Sanosuke ends up rescuing a spiritual woman known as Magdaria. The war then turns doubly deadly as one of the faithful plans to make Shougo a martyr like his namesake. Despite his affliction, Kenshin must fight to end this new revolution before Shougo is crucified! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002.
		Saber Marionette J-X Vol 1 Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! The long awaited sequel has arrived! Lorelei has been saved and the female clones are about to visit Japoness for the very first time! Otaru and friends have finally achieved peace and prosperity… or have they? The maiden circuits within Lime, Cherry, and Bloodberry have continued to grow since their last battle with Faust! Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002.
		Sarai Vol 1 Gn #7 by Masahiro Shibata In a country called Mahosu, a festival is held to worship the God of the Sea. Citizens of Mahosu believe a sea monster is a god that can transform humans into scaly monsters. In order to save themselves from being turned into marine creatures, they must sacrifice a young girl at the annual festival. Princess Kaya has been chosen for the yearly offering. Sarai to the rescue! Mature Readers. SC, 188pg, b&w
		Sgt Rock Archives Vol 1 Hc Written by Bob Kaninger and Bill Haney; art by Joe Kubert, Jerry Grandinetti, Russ Heath, Mort Drucker, Ross Andru, and Mike Esposito; cover by Kubert Advance-solicited; in stores April 24, 2002. Sgt. Rock, top kick of Easy Co. and the toughest G.I. to fight his way through World War II, is the star of his first-ever Archive Edition, featuring a new cover and introduction by Joe Kubert! Volume 1 is advance-solicited to coincide with the arrival of the FIGHTING FORCES: SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE, and reprints the first twenty stories featuring Frank Rock in G.I. COMBAT #68 and OUR ARMY AT WAR #81-96! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 228pg, FC
		Sheilas Diary Vol 3 Gn (A) SC, 166pg, b&w
		Sorcerer Hunters Vol 8 Gn by Satoru Akahori & Ray Omishi The Sorcerer Hunters think Carrot is shaken by the fact that he is the reincarnation of the God of Destruction. While this might be an existentialist crisis for most of us, Carrot is only worried about what it might do for his chances of getting babes. Meanwhile, Jingo Row used to be a kind magic carpenter who would care for the parsoners, but now he's building a giant labyrinth for an evil sorcerer. It's up to the Sorcerer Hunters to discover why Jingo has started working for their sworn enemy. Along the way, Carrot meets Crepe, Jingo's charming granddaughter, but Crepe supposedly died many years ago. SC, 5x8, 192pg, b&w
		Super Manga Blast #14 by MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Club 9, continues as Haruo lives the dream of every Japanese country girl: to go to the big city! And Haruo's new friends at college are everything you'd expect of big-city girls, especially the super-sexy Aki. But she's got bad news for the bouncy newcomer! This issue also contains four What's Michael? stories, in which our favorite feline hits the streets for excitement, and ends up with more than he bargained for. Plus: the origin of Catzilla! And, of course, SMB!'s other regular features continue: 3x3 Eyes (Pai fights for control of her demonic power!), Shadow Star (Shiina has to spend her birthday visiting her cold, cruel mother), and Seraphic Feather (Sunao watches as Number Four blows away Kei - awakening her awesome power!). b&w, 128pg
		Super Manga Blast #19 by MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Dark Horse's premier manga-mag marches on! In Seraphic Feather, witness the outcome of our heroes' battle with the deadly android Sentinel! Haruo's ditching her dorm-room ghost for a new pad in Club 9, and making some other big changes, too! Shadow Star gets creepy, as Shiina and Akira track down a teenager to a room full of huge puppets - shaped like dragon children! Pai and Yakumo run into big trouble in China as they search for Pai's past - and run into more than they bargained for! And in What's Michael?, you won't believe your eyes as a dog and a cat…go on a date?! Don't miss any of the manga action, from America's best manga publisher! FOR MATURE READERS. On sale Februray 27. b&w, 128pg
		Super Manga Blast #20 by MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS The good times (and the weird times) keep rolling in Dark Horse's premier manga magazine. For starters, ever seen a cat perform a synchronized swimming routine? Well, read What's Michael? and you'll have your first such opportunity. Plus, observe the return of the fugitive veterinarian, Richard Kimbly! In Shadow Star the mystery of the cruel push-dagger boy gets some needed attention, and in Seraphic Feather Kei, Sunao, and M-Zak have finally escaped the restaurant and go separate ways as the story of Apep gets clearer. Meanwhile, our cute country bumpkin continues to woo the gentlemen of Club 9, but lets hope she doesn't get in over her head! Also, in 3x3 Eyes, Yakumo's about to fall into a horrible 'monster trap,' but not if Pai can save him. All she's got to do is learn how to fly a plane!? It's five flavors of your favorite manga, and it's all in Super Manga Blast! On sale March 27. FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pg
		True Facts Tp by Larry Young Larry Young began his series of columns on comic book self-publishing for the comic book criticism website Savant. True Facts was a how-to for self-publishers, written by 'the Johnny Appleseed of Comics.' Savant editor Matt Fraction called them 'one part instructional guide, one part motivational, and one part awesome.' With step-by-step instructions, each column provides the nut-and-bolts information that you need to produce and publish your own comic book. From the execution of the concept, to definitions of pre-press and printing, from distribution and branding of your comic to the mechanics of writing effective press releases, every column is printed here in its entirety. And, for this edition, each column is expanded upon and updated with all-new information! SC, 5x8, 128pg, b&w
		Ultimate X-Men Vol 2 Return To Weapon X Tp by Mark Millar & Adam Kubert Writer Mark Millar and artists Adam Kubert and Tom Raney revisit Wolverine's past in 'Return to Weapon X'! When the X-Men are recruited by Sabretooth and the Weapon X program, can Logan alone save them? It's six more issues of mutant madness as Nightcrawler, Juggernaut, Rogue, and Nick Fury make their dazzling debuts in the Ultimate universe! Collecting Ultimate X-Men #7-12 in one volume! SC, 144pg, FC
		Union Jack Tp cover by john cassaday • THE SCOOP: Penciler John Cassaday begins his run on CAPTAIN AMERICA this month - sounds like a good time to see John's take on the UK's fiercest fighter! • THE STORY: The horrific Baron Blood is once again up to his no-good blood-drinking ways! Thus, it's up to England's street-level warrior to plant him back in the ground where he belongs! But if the original Union Jack is dead, who will pick up his dagger to finish the job? • THE FORMAT: 96-page trade paperback.
		Vanilla Series Vol 1 Bondage Mansion Dvd (A) DVD
		Battle Of The Planets Vol 5 Dvd From Rhino Home Video! From the award-winning Japanese animation team that created Speed Racer and Robotech comes one of the most influential Anime shows ever! Leap into the 'Fiery Phoenix' and join members Mark, Jason, Princess, Keyop, and Tiny of the fabulous G-Force in their continuing adventures to stave off the universal threat of Zoltar and the alien invaders of Spectra! Each volume contains two complete episodes. Approximate running time: 50 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002.
		Battle Of The Planets Vol 6 Dvd From Rhino Home Video! From the award-winning Japanese animation team that created Speed Racer and Robotech comes one of the most influential Anime shows ever! Leap into the 'Fiery Phoenix' and join members Mark, Jason, Princess, Keyop, and Tiny of the fabulous G-Force in their continuing adventures to stave off the universal threat of Zoltar and the alien invaders of Spectra! Each volume contains two complete episodes. Approximate running time: 50 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002.
		Bubblegum Crash Total Crash Collection Dvd From Animeigo! A paramilitary group commits a number of daring thefts, but it's all a cover for their real objective - a new AI program that promises to revolutionize Boomer design. Only two men survive from the original team who helped create the Boomer technology. Now one of them is dead, and his breakthrough prototype, ADAMA, is being framed for the crime! In response, the boomers begin rioting, and a nuclear boring machine is heading straight towards MegaTokyo's fusion reactor! Only the Knight Sabers can avert the apocalypse, and in order to do it, they'll have to defeat an old enemy! This DVD selection collects all three episodes to this follow-up adventure to Bubblegum Crisis. Approximate running time: 135 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
		Devadasy Vol 1 Dvd From AnimeWorks! Superior technology may have bloomed by the year 2012, but it has not changed the face of humanity. For young men like Kay, life is still plagued by nothing but homework and girl trouble. When an unknown force besieges Earth with robotic war machines, however, it is Kay who is chosen to defend the human race. In order to activate the super-weapon Devadasy, Kay must find his perfect match. Only one man and one woman together can use the Devadasy, and protect the peace of mankind! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002.
		Dragonball Z Imperfect Cell 17s End Dvd From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Note: Only available in North America, not including Puerto Rico. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Dragontails Vol 3 Tp It's an all-new collection of dangerous creatures of terrible beauty… and dragons too! An ever-popular topic, Dragontails now presents a third installment of the fabled winged reptiles, and the powerful women warriors who wield ultimate control over them. Dragontails Volume 3 features original art by Mitch Byrd, Sanjulian, Pelaez, Arantaza, Maraschi, Cuevas, and many more. Cover painting by Pelaez. 64pg, b&w
		Frank Millers Mollys Escort Service Print Direct from Sin City to you by way of Spain, a classy 1000 Editions art poster featuring a superb design by Frank Miller that will make you feel like you're living in the Town Without Pity. Carefully printed on heavy art paper, this is a comic collectible you will treasure for years. 19x27
		Fury Tp cover by darick robertson • THE SCOOP: Writer Garth Ennis (PUNISHER, Preacher) and penciler Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan) deliver a fast-paced, irreverent, war thriller starring Marvel's #1 spy! • THE STORY: FURY tells the story of an older, no wiser, and highly p.o.'d Nick Fury who's found himself more or less on the scrap heap and wants nothing more than to go back to the battlefield. The Cold War is over, and the days when S.H.I.E.L.D. and H.Y.D.R.A. engaged in complex games of strategy and espionage with the fate of the world at stake are gone. Or are they? • THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for Mature Readers. • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback.
		Lone Wolf & Cub Vol 20 A Taste Of Poison Tp by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by GOSEKI KOJIMA A quest for vengeance wouldn't be complete without a little poison. Having tired of his retainer's futile attempts at reining in the unstoppable samurai, the shogun himself sends Abeno Kaii, a master of poison, to join the Yagyu in their hunt for ronin Itto Ogami and his little boy Daigoro. Armed with a sack full of poison and a network of streetwalking spies, Abeno creeps ever closer to the father and son. Soon Ogami and Daigoro find themselves surrounded on all sides, facing deadly secret agents, murderously seductive prostitutes, and a river of poison flowing all around them! The Eisner and Harvey Award winning series rolls ever onward with five more stories of intrigue and intensity. On sale April 24. FOR MATURE READERS. SC, 320pg, b&w, 4' x 6'
		Lupin The 3rd Vol 1 Uncut Dvd From Funimation Productions Inc.! Descendant of the fictional thief 'Arsene Lupin,' Arsene Lupin the Third, alias 'Chase', is given an immense diamond called Twilight from Don Dorune, the chief of a shady European crime syndicate. The diamond is actually the key to accessing Celtic treasures left by an ancient clan a century ago. But the Twilight has a twin, and without both keys in possession, the door to the treasures shall remain forever closed. The other key is said to be possessed by Dorune's estranged child, but there is no way of knowing who or where the child is. Additionally, two other factions are desperately searching for the treasures, which leaves Chase, naturally, right in the center of mayhem! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Mage Knight Castle Custom Walls This special set of walls and accessories designed for use with Mage Knight or any adventure or miniatures game features (1) Wall with a door, (1) Buttress, (2) four-way Buttresses, (4) small Wall pieces, and (4) Buttress support pieces, and each wall unit includes Mage Knight combat dials. Release Date: March, 2002.
		Mage Knight Castle Walls Useful for Mage Knight or any adventure or miniatures game, create walls to connect the other pieces of the Castle series together or freestanding walls to surround them. Contents include (3) large Wall sections, (3) Ramparts, and (3) Buttresses, and all the wall pieces include Mage Knight combat dials built in. Release Date: March, 2002.
		Magic Users Club Vol 7 Should I Do Dvd From Anime Works! Jinno has become a member of the Magic User's Club, and he wastes no time making himself at home, quickly gaining the confidence of each member, And confronting Nanaka, Aburatsubo and Takeo about their unrequited loves. Akane may not have such feelings, but when Jinno works his magic on her own confused and selfish desires, things really get out of hand. The entire club must overcome their confusion and join forces, before Akane's wild magic threatens the entire city of Tokyo! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002.
		Marvel Heroclix Infinity Challenge Booster Pack Battle it out using the heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe! Choose from 150 different characters to build your dream team, or use teams like the X-Men, Avengers, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, or the Sinister Syndicate. Marvel HeroClix: Infinity Challenge uses beautiful, fully-assembled, prepainted miniatures with rules that can be learned quickly, but offer limitless strategy. Each figure stands on a unique dial base that has all the game information printed on it. Marvel HeroClix: Infinity Challenge Starter Sets include eight Marvel characters, rules, 2-sided map, three scenario cards, special ability card, tokens, and dice, while Booster Boxes feature four Marvel characters and I.D. stickers. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Marvel Masterworks The Sub Mariner Hc cover by gene colan • THE SCOOP: Imperius Rex! Namor gets the Marvel Masterworks treatment for the first time! • THE STORY: Focusing on the Sub-Mariner's Silver Age revival, this deluxe hardcover delivers aquatic action to serious collectors! It's Namor in all his bitter, arrogant glory; fighting underwater threats and surface-dwellers alike! Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR #4 and TALES TO ASTONISH #70 - #85, written and illustrated by the classic team of Stan Lee and Gene Colan! • THE FORMAT: 224-page hardcover.
		Marvel Masterworks X-Men Vol 1 Hc by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby Volume 1 features X-Men #1-10.
		Miyuki Chan In Wonderland Dvd Sub From A.D. Vision! She's late, she's late, and you won't believe her fate! It's down the bunny hole and through the looking glass as beautiful young Miyuki takes a mind-boggling trip through the wildest wonderland ever animated! From the seductive Cheshire Cat to the S&M Queen of Hearts, the fabulous artists of CLAMP have created an entirely new universe laced with a dazzling array of femme fatales and sexy surrealism! Approximate running time: 30 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Names Of Magic Tp Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Richard Case; painted cover by John Bolton In stores May 1. Reprinting the 5-issue miniseries, THE NAMES OF MAGIC finds Tim reunited with the four mystics from the original THE BOOKS OF MAGIC miniseries. Tim learns of the existence of the White School - a refuge where he might finally be protected from the deluge of forces trying to claim his power for themselves. Before he can gain entry, he must find his true name, while an ancient secret society that would control him tries to track him down. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC
		Soul Hunter Vol 4 Game Of Kings Dvd From A.D. Vision! With the young princes away on Mount Kunlun, it seems the Yin Dynasty may be finished for good. Taikoubou and Lord Ki Shou must forge a new order before the entire nation collapses into chaos and anarchy. Meanwhile, foreseeing an impending conflict with the armies of the West, Bunchu sends his four most trusted minions to crush Ki Shou and his allies. Bunchu's Shisei are dangerous immortals with fantastic powers over earth, water and light. Without the backup of the Western military, nothing stands between the Shisei and the destruction of the West... nothing except Taikoubou and his rag-tag crew of allies! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Soultaker Vol 2 Flickering Faith Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! Kyousuke pursues his mysterious sister Runa by following a psychic resonance, but he only discovers more danger. Death stalks the same path as the truth leading Kyousuke into Kirihara traps and conflicts with the Hospital Mutants! The secret to Kyousuke's powers and the truth about his past may lie with Runa. But who is the real Runa? Fleeing from her pursuers, she hides by splitting herself into other Flickers. Each one helps Kyousuke uncovers a sliver of the truth more unbelievable and suspicious than the last! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002.
		Star Wars Episode Ii Attack Of The Clones Tp Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales with art by Jan Duursema and Ray Kryssing; cover by Tsuneo Sanda Star Wars: Attack of the Clones is a seminal tale of the Star Wars mythos, unlocking some of the history and events that laid the foundation for the Rebel Alliance's epic struggle against the Empire as chronicled in the original Star Wars film trilogy. Featuring familiar characters as never seen before and introducing new players destined to become Star Wars icons, Episode II is a must-see film, and this graphic novel is a must-read for all Star Wars enthusiasts. Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales, and illustrated by Jan Duursema and Ray Kryssing. Make sure you catch this legendary series that's sure to please Star Wars fans of all ages. On sale April 17. SC, 144pg, FC
		Sugar And Spike Soft Toys 2 Pack Set Advance-solicited; in stores May 1, 2002. They're babies in a grown-up world, best pals and partners in mischief! Sugar and Spike get into trouble and speak to each other in baby talk that adults can't understand. Now, the two cutest kids in comics can be yours to have and cuddle with as adorable soft toys! Inseparable friends forever, Sugar & Spike are both approximately 7' tall with embroidered features, and are packaged together in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The SUGAR & SPIKE SOFT TOYS 2-PACK SET 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 January, 2002-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. 2-Pack
		Transformers Season 1 Part 1 Dvd From Rhino Home Video! More than meets the eye! Relive the adventures of Optimus Prime and the Autobots as they defend Earth against Megatron and the combined forces of the evil Predacons and Decepticons in this series of DVD's collecting episodes from the first season of this classic animated series. Release Date: April, 2002. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #11 (NOV013797-801)
		Transformers Season 1 Part 2 Dvd From Rhino Home Video! More than meets the eye! Relive the adventures of Optimus Prime and the Autobots as they defend Earth against Megatron and the combined forces of the evil Predacons and Decepticons in this series of DVD's collecting episodes from the first season of this classic animated series. Release Date: April, 2002. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #11 (NOV013797-801)
		Asterix And Obelix At Sea Tp written & illustrated by Albert Uderzo Back in Print! Caesar's galley is commandeered by rebel gladiators lead by a certain Spartakis. The mutineers head to the one safe refuge from the Romans-the village of Asterix and Obelix. Everything goes swimmingly until Obelix downs a second vat of Getafix's magic potion and turns first into granite and then into a child. A rescue from the Romans and a trip to Atlantis are necessary before Obelix is restored to his robust form and the bumbling Roman admirals are properly humiliated. SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC
		Asterix And Son Tp written & illustrated by Albert Uderzo Back in Print! An unknown baby appears on the doorstep, it's hungry, and Asterix is fresh out of boar. What to do? Find out in this second Uderzo-only Asterix adventure. SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC
		Asterix And The Black Gold Tp written & illustrated by Albert Uderzo Back in Print! Without the powerful potion whipped up by the Druid Getafix, Asterix and his fellow Gaulish villagers would never have the strength to fight Caesar's legions. Unfortunately, Getafix has run short of an essential ingredient in the concoction, and Asterix and Obelix must prospect for it in the Middle Eastern desert. But, the Roman secret agent Dubbelosix is determined to stop them by any means possible! SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC
		Asterix And The Magic Carpet Tp written & illustrated by Albert Uderzo Back in Print! Watziznehm, a famed fakir, arrives on a flying carpet to seek Asterix and Cacfonix's aid for his troubled homeland. Manic misadventures ensue. SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC
		Asterix And The Secret Weapon Tp written & illustrated by Albert Uderzo Back in Print! A woman bard? That's unheard of in Ancient Gaul - but the mothers in Asterix's town think it's time to call in Bravura, who hits the right notes musically, and proves very valuable when Julius Caesar sends in his secret weapon: a group of female legionnaires! SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC
		Btvs Creatures Of Habit Gsa by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, PAUL LEE, and BRIAN HORTON You're invited to the sickest party in Sunnydale. DJs will be mixing up some body- moving grooves, smart drinks will be available at the bar, and we'll be giving up a virgin sacrifice for the blood goddess. An old friend of Spike is in town, and he's getting every teenager in Sunnydale to trip the light fantastic at some very special, underground raves. He has a plan that could mean big things for vampires everywhere, and Spike agrees to help him out. Everyone who is anyone is rolling at these after-hour parties, including a whole posse of vampires. Buffy and the Scooby gang are going out and getting down to put an end to what's become a euphoric feeding frenzy for some the baddest baddies in town. On sale January 30. SC, 96pg, FC
		Classic Robin Mini Bust Designed and Sculpted by Tim Bruckner Advance-solicited; in stores May 8. Continuing the line of DC Direct mini-busts that began with the CLASSIC SUPERMAN and CLASSIC BATMAN MINI-BUSTS! Now, Robin joins his classic Golden Age mentor as a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain mini-bust, featuring the Boy Wonder loading his slingshot to use against the crooks threatening the safety of Gotham City! The CLASSIC ROBIN MINI-BUST stands overall with base approximately 4 1/2' tall x 5 1/4' wide. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The CLASSIC ROBIN MINI-BUST 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 February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
		Devil Hunter Yohko Collection 1 Dvd From A.D. Vision! Poor Yohko Mano. Not only has she just turned sixteen, it seems that Yohko's also the 107th generation of a family of professional devil hunters, and she's stuck with the job whether she likes it or not! And, to make matters worse, all of Japan's devils and other blood-sucking creatures of the night have decided that the best time to take out Miss Mano is before she's had a chance to learn how to use her new powers! It's going to be a very un-sweet sixteen as Yohko's birthday turns into a demonic bloodbath and a grueling trial by hellfire! Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Dragonball Z Majin Buu Defiance Dvd From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Note: Only available in North America, not including Puerto Rico. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Dragonball Z Majin Buu Heroes Farewell Dvd From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Note: Only available in North America, not including Puerto Rico. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Flirt The Art Of Naughty Vol 1 Tp (A) SC, 8x11, 104pg, FC
		Geobreeders Book 3 Kagura security is on vacation for three days, but can they avoid things blowing up? Don't bet on it! The Phantom Cats don't go on vacation! SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w
		Gto Vol 2 The Bully Dvd From Tokyopop! GTO is the racy story of Onizuka, a former motorcycle gang member who becomes a teacher to make a difference and…to meet girls? Using his street smarts to deal with colleagues, students and troublemakers, Onizuka finds that he too has many lessons to learn! This volume contains five complete episodes: Lesson 5: 'An Eye For An Eye, A Butt For A Butt', Lesson 6: 'Conspiracies All Around', Lesson 7: 'The Mother Of All Crushes', Lesson 8: 'Bungee Jumping Made Easy', and Lesson 9: 'Onizuka And The Art Of War.' Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Initial D Vol 1 Gn by Shuichi Shigeno In the shadow of Akina Mountain, street racers take on one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Among them, a Trueno AE86, 'The Ghost of Akina,' tears through the pass like a phantom no other car can touch. Behind the wheel is Takumi Fujiwara, a tofu delivery boy on his way to becoming the greatest street racer ever. But even with a natural talent honed simply through his love of racing, nothing could have prepared Takumi for the world of hardcore street racing. Here, teams take each other on in modified racing machines with hooked up frames and engines that bring them to a whole other dimension of speed. SC, 200pg, b&w
		Jist With Scott Mcdaniel Creating Aquaman Written by Stan Lee (lead story) and Michael Uslan (backup); ART by Scott McDaniel and Klaus Janson (lead) and Ramona Fradon (backup); covers by McDaniel and Janson (front) and Adam Hughes (back) In stores April 10. The second 'wave' of Stan Lee's re-imagined DC characters introduces its strangest hero yet! Ramon Raymond was an environmentalist devoted to studying undersea life, but he never expected to become a kind of aquatic life himself. Transformed into a being capable of transforming himself into water, his new powers make him the target of the evil minions of Reverend Dominic Darrk! Plus: An 'On the Street' backup with art by Ramona Fradon! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 pg
		Love Hina Vol 1 Gn by Ken Akamatsu When Keitaro Urashima fails his entrance exams to get into Tokyo University for the second time, he's officially an unemployed and uneducated slacker. To make things worse, his parents have kicked him out of his house. Fortunately, his grandmother owns the fabulous Hinata Lodge and has agreed to take Keitaro in as caretaker. What he doesn't know is that the lodge is actually a girl's dorm and he's the only guy around! Most guys would kill to live with five sexy ladies, but if Keitaro's not careful, this job will kill him. SC, 200pg, b&w
		Mage Knight Castle Tower This beautifully sculpted and fully-painted 9' tall tower is perfect for any adventure or miniatures game, and the combat dials built into the piece help keep track of damage and abilities when used in Mage Knight campaigns. Release Date: March, 2002.