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		Groo Nursery Tp created & illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS written by SERGIO ARAGONÉS & MARK EVANIER Take four vintage Groo tales … bury them lovingly in the ground … add water and plenty of mulch … and what will blossom will be the latest Groo collection, featuring the creative flowering of the award-winning duo of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier. In this handsome volume, we feature 'This Island of Felicidad,' one of the most popular Groo stories of all time … beautifully drawn and almost as well written as this solicitation copy! On sale July 10 SC, 96 pg, FC
		Mage Knight Castle Keep This large, highly-detailed, fully-painted Keep includes two working doors and a unique Lord Maakha figure, and is a great addition to small or large-scale Mage Knight games. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Mage Knight Conquest Book Pack Complete rules for playing large-scale Mage Knight battles packaged with pieces of siege equipment! Now you can play Mage Knight games with armies running from hundreds of points per side to truly epic games of thousands of points! Mage Knight's rules were designed for smaller armies of only a few hundred points. Now, Mage Knight Conquest introduces rules engineered to make huge battles faster and easier to run. Also includes tournament structure outline, 28 pages of scenarios, campaign rules, and optional rules. Specially constructed Mage Knight Siege Equipment is included with the book. Release Date: April, 2002.
		Nadia Secret Of Blue Water Vol 10 Dvd The Prophecy Fulfilled From A.D. Vision! Gargoyle has seized Nadia and her Blue Water, and has resurrected the most terrible power of the ancient people of Atlantis! Will Jean and the crew of the New Nautilus be able to rescue Nadia and prevent Gargoyle's horrific plan to control the destiny of humanity? Join Nadia and Jean one last time for the thrilling climax of Nadia, Secret of Blue Water! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Quit Your Job Gn by James Kochalka Jeff Smith (Bone) provides the introduction to one of James Kochalka's best graphic novels ever. Called 'one of the brightest lights of independent comics,' Quit Your Job is a shining example of James Kochalka's genius. On his way to work at the Chinese restaurant, Magic Boy discovers an enchanted ring and determines to make an expedition to the North Pole. He only gets as far as the coffee shop on the next block, but his world is forever changed in the short journey. Special cover design by Michel Vrana. Squarebound. MATURE READERS SC, 7x7, 96pg, b&w
		Randy The Skeleton Tp by Ian Carney & Aidan Potts Randy the Skeleton is the ultimate hedonist, not even letting death get in the way of enjoying himself! Collecting the stories originally printed in Heavy Metal, Cheval Noir, Sputnik, and other places, Randy The Skeleton is a surreal, laugh-a-minute romp through modern life in the mythical town of Salford, all illustrated in a gothic, super-rendered style (some of these pages have to be seen to be believed!), including an 8-page full-color section. Also includes 36 pages of all-new material including the epic 'Beyond Information!' From the writer of Sugar Buzz, Pants Ant, and Sugar Kat! SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w
		Steel Angel Kurumi Vol 2 The Trouble With Angels Dvd From A.D. Vision! She's beautiful, powerful, passionate, and too dangerous to exist! She is Steel Angel Kurumi, and she's marked for termination! Her enemy? The Academy. A floating fortress of mystery and military might. Their weapons? Powerful androids as lethal as they are lovely. Can Kurumi and her friends reach her creator's secret lab? Or will her Steel Angel siblings succeed in ripping out her Mark II Heart? Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Thor The Death Of Odin Tp painted cover by ariel olivetti dan jurgens (w)/stuart immonen & joe bennett (p) • THE SCOOP: Collecting the story that turned the God of Thunder into the Lord of Asgard! • THE STORY: Odin's heroic sacrifice has shaken the Eternal Realm to its very foundations -- and flipped the Thunder God's world upside-down! Now, Thor grapples with his new position and newfound power -- leaving Midgard bereft of its immortal defender! Collecting THOR #39-#44! • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback!
		Transformers Armada Poster The New Transformers are here! You're going to be seeing the toys in stores, the cartoons on TV, and the characters in comics, and they are ready to invade your home! Witness the latest development in the Transformers as the epic struggle between the Autobots and the Decepticons continues! The first Armada poster to market is a must-have! Poster, 26x39, FC
		Transformers Dinobots Poster Study dinosaurs and showcase Transformers at the same time! No longer will you have to take down your posters - this one is educational and entertaining! People giving you grief? Ask them to name the dinosaurs featured! And spell them. And name the era they came from… Poster, 26x39, FC
		Whats Michael Vol 6 A Hard Days Life Tp by MAKOTO KOBAYASHI; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Described by Wizard magazine as 'Japan's version of Garfield, Heathcliff, and Krazy Kat all rolled into one,' What's Michael? puts the 'comic' back in comic book, blending slice-of-life-comedy, both subtle and slapstick, with off-the-wall flights of fancy. But whether the situations are believable or bizarre, the giggles are real and rapid-fire. From the horror of guests who won't leave to Sales Manager Michael's night on the town (?!), all paths lead to laughs! 'What's Michael? is a delightful blend of fantasy and reality-based characters. The storytelling is wonderfully clear and concise, and the stories, themselves, are just plain fun.' -Stan Sakai, creator of Usagi Yojimbo On sale July 17 SC, 88pg, b&w, 6' x 9'
		Animal Man Vol 2 Origin Of The Species Tp Written by Grant Morrison; art by Chas Truog, Tom Grummett, Doug Hazlewood, Steve Montano, and Mark McKenna; cover by Brian Bolland In stores July 24. The second collection of Grant Morrison's groundbreaking run on ANIMAL MAN is here in July. Reprinting issues #10-17, plus the 19-page story from SECRET ORIGINS #39, this volume shows Animal Man moving more and more deeply into the cause of animal rights. But something else is going on beyond his burgeoning radicalism. Strange visions of aliens, people disappearing into strange pencil-like drawings, and hints of a terrible Crisis lurk around the edges of reality. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC
		Blaze Of Glory Tp cover by leonardo manco john ostrander (w)/leonardo manco(p) • THE SCOOP: Thrill to the last ride of Marvel's Western heroes -- as chronicled by John Ostrander and Leonardo Manco, co-creators of the forthcoming sequel APACHE SKIES! • THE STORY: The lives of a handful of gunfighters gave birth to the West of legend. Men whose very names evoke images of a bygone day. Men such as Rawhide Kid, Kid Colt, Gunhawk, Reno Jones, Caleb Hammer, the Outlaw Kid, the Two-Gun Kid and Red Wolf! BLAZE OF GLORY tells the story of the men behind the legends and the summer of 1885, when their lives crossed, one last time in a hail of gunfire -- and a blaze of glory! • THE FORMAT: 96-page trade paperback.
		Ultimates #4 Cover Poster (Thor) - Bryan Hitch A Diamond Select Release! The hits just keep coming from the Ultimate Marvel line! The latest addition to the best-selling Marvel Comics line is Ultimates! This series takes a fresh and updated look at the members of the Avengers mansion. Fan-favorite Bryan Hitch has updated the look of these characters and made them fresh for a new generation of fans. The son of Odin is captured raising his famous hammer, Mjolnir, as lighting surrounds him in the dark of night! The perfect item to display in your own mansion wall, or on the floor… to cover up that messy stain in the carpet before Jarvis returns from his vacation! Measuring 22 ¼' x 34' and printed on 100lb paper for longer life. Guaranteed to ship in June, 2002! Poster, 22x34, FC
		Cardcaptor Sakura Vol 10 School Daze Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! Sakura starts the 5th grade on a high note, however, the Clow Cards make sure to remind her that she still has her duty as Cardcaptor in addition to her school-work. The Snow Card's storm, the Voice Card's theft of Tomoyo's voice, and the Lock Card's attack on her school field trip, are just a few of the problems she has to deal with! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Cardcaptors Vol 9 Star Power Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! Sakura is in for a surprise when a new student and a new enemy appears. Only this time, Sakura's wand doesn't work! How is she going to combat this new evil without her Clow Cards? Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Chaos Lady Death Sword #2 Apocalypse A Diamond Select Offering! Even the Diva of Destruction loves to accessorize, which means, Lady Death has wielded more than one arcane blade in her long, tumultuous career. This month, Eternal Toys and Diamond Select Toys present Apocalypse, the second in their series of three Lady Death's sword. Measuring 12' in length, with silver plating, this highly detailed collector's piece. can be yours to wield as Lady Death once did. Apocalypse comes in collector-friendly window box packaging, with Lady Death comic book artwork emblazoned across it! Guaranteed in stores June 26, 2002!
		Classic Lex Luthor Mini Bust Sculpted by Tim Bruckner Advance-solicited; in stores July 3. DC Direct continues its line of mini-busts featuring the classic characters of DC's Golden Age with the CLASSIC LEX LUTHOR MINI-BUST. Superman's arch nemesis, the renegade criminal genius Lex Luthor, pauses in his moment of triumph: the creation of his new invention of a hunk of Green Kryptonite, the only substance that can destroy the Man of Steel! This mini-bust is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue, and stands overall with base approximately 5 1/8' tall x 5 1/4' wide. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The CLASSIC LEX LUTHOR 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 April-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
		Classic Star Wars A Long Time Ago Tp Vol 2 BYARCHIE GOODWIN, CARMINE INFANTINO, TERRY AUSTIN, WALTER SIMONSON, BOB WIACEK, CHRIS CLAREMONT, HERBE TRIMPE, ALLEN MILGROM, and GENE DAY A collection destined for a place on every collector's shelf. Classic Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... features classic Star Wars stories not seen in over twenty years! Originally printed by Marvel Comics, these stories have been recolored using today's computer technology, giving 'old' work a fresh face. Volume 2 collects issues 15-28 of the original Marvel run and contains such riveting classics as 'Crucible' and the unforgettable 'What Ever Happened to Jabba the Hut?' On sale July 10 SC, 336pg, FC
		Daredevil Vol 3 Wake Up Tp painted cover by david mack brian michael bendis (w)/david mack (a) • THE SCOOP: Collecting the critically acclaimed arc by Brian Michael Bendis and David Mack! • THE STORY: Meet Ben Urich, investigative reporter for the Daily Bugle. His current assignment: the media circus that is the murder trial of Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of Crime! So why is Urich spending all his time with the catatonic son of the two-bit costumed criminal called Leap Frog? And how is Daredevil connected to a child he doesn't even know? • THE FORMAT: 96-page trade paperback!
		Escaflowne Movie Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! Follow the harrowing adventure of Hitomi Kanzaki, a Japanese high school girl, who escapes her reverie of depression on Earth by traveling to the alternate world of Gaea. Fate and destiny clash as she encounters Van, an enigmatic young King, seeking to stave off the threat of the conquering Black Dragon Clan and determine the ultimate fate of Gaea with the aid of the legendary mystical dragon armor Escaflowne! Featuring an all-new story written by Ryota Yamaguchi and Kazuki Akane. Standard DVD running time: 110 minutes/ Limited Ultimate Edition DVD running time: 300 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Escaflowne Movie Ltd Ultimate Ed Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! Follow the harrowing adventure of Hitomi Kanzaki, a Japanese high school girl, who escapes her reverie of depression on Earth by traveling to the alternate world of Gaea. Fate and destiny clash as she encounters Van, an enigmatic young King, seeking to stave off the threat of the conquering Black Dragon Clan and determine the ultimate fate of Gaea with the aid of the legendary mystical dragon armor Escaflowne! Featuring an all-new story written by Ryota Yamaguchi and Kazuki Akane. Standard DVD running time: 110 minutes/ Limited Ultimate Edition DVD running time: 300 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Fancy Lala Vol 1 A Star Is Born Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! 9-year-old Shinohara Miho, the precocious daughter of a paleontologist, would like nothing more than to be famous. One day, she unexpectedly comes into the possession of what she initially thinks are dolls, but are in fact the magical fairy dinosaurs Pigu and Mogu, who offer her a special drawing pad, which upon rendering on, grants her the power to become a teenage version of herself! Thus begins the life of the idol, Lala - but is the cost of overnight fame too high a price to pay or worth the mayhem that ensues because of it? Approximate running time: 125minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Finder Tp Vol 4 Talisman by Carla Speed McNeil This fourth volume of the acclaimed series collects Finder #19-21, featuring the Eisner-nominated 'Talisman' story arc. 'Talisman' is for the book fiend in all of us. 'Talisman' is about a kid and a book; the kind of book you crave when you're too young to pay for it yourself. The kind of book that you think of as yours, even though it belongs to a library; you can't resist glancing at the inside back cover to see if anyone interesting has checked out your book. It's the kind of book you try to take out of your dreams, and are honestly disappointed when it vanishes despite your best efforts. It's the kind you fall in love with at the bookstore and buy in the certainty that it will imbue you with the abilities of the author or illustrator. 'Talisman' is about hunger and magic. SC, 7x10, 104, b&w
		Gate Keepers Vol 6 Discovery Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! Megumi's insults force Reiko to face her own incompetence, so Reiko attempts to improve by emulating each of the other Gate Keeper's training methods. Then, the Far East Branch of A.E.G.I.S. uncovers evidence that real people are being replaced by Invaders, but HQ refuses to devote more resources to help. With the discovery of a canine Invader, Spitzilla, will HQ be forced to regret their decision?! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Getter Robo Armageddon Power Pack Dvd From A.D. Vision! In mankind's darkest hour, the Getter Robos staved the threat of ruthless alien invaders, only to be betrayed by those they once protected. Now, the man behind the Getter Robos has returned from the dead with an army of Getter Robo G's bent on seeking revenge against those who would use the Getter technology for their own evil purposes. As nuclear annihilation and alien invasion loom on the horizon, old heroes as well as new ones must heed the call to battle as the war for Earth's survival begins anew! All 13 episodes of the Getter Robo Armageddon series are collected in this special DVD offering. Approximate running time: 325 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Black Widow #1 Cover Poster - Greg Horn A Diamond Select release! Who better to have paint the first female poster from DST than fan-fave Greg Horn! Black Widow is back in an all-new Max Comics series, with covers by Greg Horn. Black Widow is easily one of the most desirable and deadly characters in the Marvel Universe, and her new series sends her deep into the Moscow underworld to investigate a series of brutal murders. Take this poster home for display in your office or secret hideaway! Poster measures 22 ¼' x 34' and is printed on 100lb paper for longer life. Guaranteed to ship in May 2002! Poster, 22x34, FC
		Htdm Vol 5 Fifth in the best-selling series! This volume shows the techniques used in manga for girls now so widely used today that they have come to define modern manga style. These techniques are indispensable for you to draw characters more realistically and pay close attention to backgrounds. This volume is a definitive compendium that reveals these techniques in extraordinary detail and precision. Accept no substitutes! This is the latest release in the official How to Draw series from Graphic-Sha! SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w
		Liberty Meadows Vol 1 Eden Tp by Frank Cho This book collects the first 9 issues of the award winning and totally uncensored Liberty Meadows for the first time in a massive volume. Come and meet Dean, Ralph, Leslie, and Khan and rest of the gang at Liberty Meadows. See Frank the vet's first encounter with Brandy, the lovely animal psychiatrist and watch as he falls madly in love with her. This collection includes a cover gallery and sketch gallery of unpublished Liberty Meadows art. Oversized trade Paperback In stores the week of July 17th. SC, 9x12, 128pg, B&W
		Love & Rockets Vol 6 Duck Feet Sc by Los Bros Hernandez Volume 6 showcases Gilbert's Palomar in the title story, 'Duck Feet,' in which a spooky bruja (witch) passes through town and leaves a load of trouble and weirdness in her raggedy wake. Meanwhile, in the city, Vincente has fallen on hard times and Israel tries to fill the void left by the disappearance of his twin sister whey were children. Not to be out done, Jaime presents the best of his 'hanging around' stories featuring Maggie and Hopey. Guest starring Hopey's lady-killer little brother Jaoey and Izzy's diary secrets. All this plus Rocky, Fumble, Rena Titanon, and a cover gallery. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 136pg, b&w (Note Price)
		Love & Rockets Vol 8 Blood Of Palomar Sc by Gilbert Hernandez The most explosive Heartbreak Soup story ever, 'Blood of Palomar' originally ran in Love & Rockets #21-26. In this saga, a serial killer stalks the streets of Palomar. Gruesome and senseless as his depredations are, they are dwarfed by the resulting social and psychological collapse suffered by the inhabitants of the tiny Central American village. Featuring all the Heartbreak Soup players - Heraclio, Luba, Tonantzin, Carmen, Pipo. 'Blood of Palomar' is a true graphic novel - a masterpiece of comics that can hold its own next to any piece of literature. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 136pg, b&w
		Marvel 2000 - 2001 Fanboys & Badgirls Bill & Joes Marvelous cover by joe quesada • THE SCOOP: This all-new hardcover artbook spotlights the greatest illustrations, examines the most controversial decisions, and reveals the behind-the-scenes scandals of comics' greatest comeback! • THE STORY: Out of the ashes of bankruptcy, Marvel reimagined the Spider-Man and X-Men franchise, attracted some of the industry's most talented -- and unique -- creators, and was the only major comics publisher to post growth in 2001. Presented here are the untold stories behind such moves as The House's decision to drop the Comics Code, the creation of its adult imprint, the truth behind Spider-Girl, its hotly debated 'no-reprint' policy and the decision to reveal Wolverine's origin! Complimented by a spectacular assortment of sketches and iconic covers, Bill Jemas and Joe Quesada tell it like it is, like it was and like it will be! Plus, insights and observations from the creators that made the magic, like Jeph Loeb and Mark Millar! • THE FORMAT: This 144-page hardcover is printed on 7 1/4' by 10 7/8' glossy-stock paper.
		Marvel Universe Blade Bust A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Sam Greenwell and XX! First in a line of Marvel universe busts, Blade is a half-vampire who hunts the creatures of the nights! Marvel's resident vampire hunter returns in an all Marvel Knights series this spring, and Diamond Select celebrates that return with their first Marvel Universe bust! The Blade Mini-Bust may be smaller in size than DST's Ultimates line (6' inches high), but it's packed with the same detail and energy you've come to expect from Diamond Select. Jumping into battle, fangs and stakes at the ready, this is Blade at his baddest! Bloodsuckers beware! This release includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and limited to a 2,002-piece production run, commemorating the year of the new comic series release! Guaranteed to ship in July, 2002!
		Now & Then Here & There Vol 2 Flight And Fall Dvd From U.S. Manga Corps! Torn from her childhood home, Sara is bound as a slave to a cruel and violent master. In her desperation, she flees into the desert that is a haven for drifters and freedom fighters. Contains episodes 6-9. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002.
		Orphen Vol 6 The Third Talisman Dvd From A.D. Vision! As the trolls Volcan and Dortin take healing herbs to the ailing dragon, Orphen and his friends enter the Room of Knowledge to translate the mysterious runes. If they can do this, they can locate the last talisman that will save the dragon. But the devious sorcerer Flameheart and the mysterious Azalie will stop at nothing to destroy Orphen. And Cleao finds she accidentally holds the key to saving Orphen and rescuing the dragon! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Out There Vol 1 The Evil Within Tp Written by Brian Augustyn; art and cover by Humberto Ramos and Sandra Hope CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores July 24. The first six issues of the hit CLIFFHANGER series is collected! Four teens find themselves in danger as an ancient menace, the evil Draedalus, begins to invade their hometown of El Dorado City. But how do you escape evil when it's co-opted your parents, your teachers, the mayor…the whole town?!? Brought to you by the creative team that brought you CRIMSON - writer Brian Augustyn, superstar penciler Humberto Ramos and inker Sandra Hope. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC
		Promethea Book Three Hc Written by Alan Moore; art by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray; cover by Williams III and Jose Villarrubia In stores July 17. The celebrated AMERICA'S BEST COMICS series offers a third hardcover collection! Featuring the first half of a cosmic road trip (reprinting issues #13-18), this volume finds Promethea and Barbara travelling an unlikely, but not necessarily inimagined path. Their wanderings take them through the many realms of Heaven and Hell, visiting manifestations of great visions and visionaries. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Stacia is the acting Promethea - protecting and serving the people of New York while Promethea is away. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 160pg, FC
		Ranma Anything Goes Martial Arts Box Set Dvd From Viz Communications! This box set of Ranma 1/2 episodes continues the zany adventures of gender-changing martial artist Ranma Saotome from the first television series, collecting all 11 episodes of Ranma 1/2: Anything-Goes Martial Arts! Approximate running time: 542 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002.
		Revolutionary Girl Utena Vol 2 To Plant Tp by Chiho Saito In this volume: Jealous of Utena's abilities, Juri faces off against her supposed rival in another bizarre duel. But against Juri's superior skill, it will take a miracle for Utena to beat her! Then, Utena has become good friends with Miki, another member of the mysterious student council. But due to the manipulations of the enigmatic entity known as World's End, Miki chooses to challenge Utena to a duel! Can Utena bring herself to raise a sword against her friend? SC, 200pg, b&w
		Ronin Warrior Vol 2 Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! Release Date: May, 2002.
		Sailor Moon Vol 5 Introducing Sailor Venus Dvd From A.D. Vision! Zoycite's evil monsters are still searching for the Rainbow Crystals and only Sailor Moon can stop them, but first she has to defeat the jealousy in her own heart! If you thought the fight against Queen Beryl and the Negaverse was wild before, you won't believe the action as Sailor Venus arrives! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Sailor Moon Vol 6 Adventure Girls Dvd From A.D. Vision! From nightmarish finishing schools and avalanches, to family vacations run amok, the craziness never stops when you're the defenders of the planet! So when a new enemy arrives it's just business as usual for the Sailor Scouts. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Summer Of Love Hc by Debbie Drechsler Debbie Drechsler pens this moving story of a young girl coming to terms with her sexual identity after she moves to a new town and awkwardly tries to make friends at high school. The painful teenage experiences of broken love and alienation are eloquently explored here by Drechsler and her drawings are printed in somber hues of green and brown. This story, winner of an Ignatz Award for best series, will finally be collected together in one stunning cloth edition! Also available in a Deluxe Signed Edition. (CAUT: 4) Mature Readers RES. from Previews Vol. XI # 5 (MAY012165) HC, PC
		Transformers Season 1 Box Set Dvd From Rhino Home Video! All 16 complete episodes comprising the first season of the Transformers animated series which aired from 1984-1985 are collected in this 5-volume set. Release Date: April, 2002. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #11 (NOV013795-96
		Ultimate Cyclops Bust A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by David Cortés and designed in conjunction with Adam Kubert. This Ultimate Cyclops Bust is the third in the Ultimate X-Men line! Captured in the middle of battle firing his optic blast, with battle-worn Ultimate X-Men logo base; this is no 'Slim' Summers, this Cyclops is bulked-up for a new generation: tough and independent… even leaving the Professor's side to join Magneto for a time (or did he?). Ready to fight Wolverine for the love of Jean Grey (next month's bust) or to defend humanity from the Weapon X team. This bust is in scale with the rest of the Ultimate line, measuring 7' high. The box features original art by Adam Kubert, colored by Rich Isanove, and inspired by the bust itself. This bust is limited to a 10,000-piece total production run and comes with a full-color Certificate of Authenticity. Also available as a Special edition, limited to 500 pieces, each including a Certificate/mini print, hand-signed by artist Adam Kubert and sculptor David Cortés. Guaranteed to ship in June 2002!
		Ultimate Marvel Girl Bust A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Rudy Garcia and designed in conjunction with Adam Kubert. The Ultimate Marvel Girl (Jean Grey) bust is fourth in the Ultimate X-Men line! Rudy Garcia has captured all her power and grace; short hair, sexy attitude… masking one of the most powerful psychic minds on the planet! While other teens have trouble just growing up, she's got it doubly bad, dealing with adolescence and burgeoning psychic powers! How much power is contained in this attractive package? This piece is in scale with the rest of the Ultimates line, measuring 7' high with a display base featuring the Ultimate X-Men logo. The box features original art by Adam Kubert colored by Rich Isanove, and inspired by the bust itself. This piece is limited to 10,000 pieces and features a full-color, individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Also available as a special edition, limited to 500 pieces, each including a certificate/mini-print, hand-signed by Kubert and Garcia! Guaranteed to ship in June, 2002!
		Vagabond Vol 2 Tp by Takehiko Inoue Adapted from the fictionalized biography Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa, Takehiko Inoue depicts the life and times of real-life 'sword saint' Miyamoto Musashi with breathtaking artwork and thrilling storylines! In this volume: Takezo finds himself a hunted man after escaping from a village, and the samurai authorities, and their posse, are hot on his heels. Among them is the great swordsman, Tsujikaze Kohei, who would like nothing better than to put the fugitive to the test. But even if Takezo can ellude his stalkers, he may find that the forests perils he does not even suspect! Will bold young Takezo fight his way to freedom? SC, 5x7, 240pg, b&w
		Vampire Princess Miyu Artbook From famed manga artist Narumi Kakinouchi comes this collection of haunting artwork. Spanning her career, this book is loaded with striking full-color paintings from Vampire Princess Miyu, Charmer, Vampire Yui, The Wanderer, and Dahlia. SC, 82pg, FC
		Vandread Vol 4 Pressure Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! Hibiki flees with his Vanguard and discovers a fleet of spaceships with both men and women working together in harmony! Hibiki's initial surprise is replaced by admiration as the Alien fleet overwhelms and annihilates them. Adrift in space, and ultimately rescued by Rabat, Hibiki is taken to the Nirvana where the women promptly throw both of them in jail. Can the women defeat the Aliens without the men, or will they be forced to depend on each other for survival? Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Angel Long Nights Journey Tp by BRETT MATTHEWS, JOSS WHEDON, MEL RUBI, and CHRIS DREIER; cover by MEL RUBI Angel searches for a kidnapped child and stumbles upon a force of unspeakable evil and unimaginable power. It seems some insidious character has an old bone to pick with L.A.'s resident vampire detective. Now Angel must go toe to toe with some of the toughest monsters around. Artist Mel Rubi takes us from the darkened mean streets of Los Angeles, to the dizzying heights of the city's skyscrapers, and face to face with some of the strangest, most grotesque, and most unsettlingly seductive creatures Angel has ever faced. Brett Matthews and Angel creator Joss Whedon have retooled and reinvented Angel, giving us a story that is much too big for the small screen. Collecting the four issue mini-series. On sale June 26. SC, 104pg, FC
		Art Of Armitage Sc Featuring never-before-seen production art from both Armitage III: Poly Matrix and Armitage III: Dual Matrix, The Art of Armitage is a must-have for any fan of the hit anime series. Included in the book are character designs and turnarounds, weapon and machine designs, backgrounds, production sketches, and much more. A 96-page, full-color art book from IDW Publishing, The Art of Armitage is the first in a series of art books based on Pioneer Entertainment anime titles! SC, 8x11, 96pg, FC
		Art Of Jennifer Janesko Tp by Jennifer Janesko There are few fantasy artists who can capture the sensuality of the female form like Jennifer Janesko. Showcased in magazines like Playboy and Maxim, her insight into the feminine mystique gives her a distinct advantage over her male counterparts. Containing well over 120 paintings, this prestige format book also features a fascinating step-by-step tutorial, showing the intricate stages of development Janesko goes through to make each illustration a masterwork. (SQP) MATURE READER TP, 144pg, FC
		Battle Pope Presents Vol 1 Tp by Robert Kirkman & Terry Stevens Taking place before the first Battle Pope mini-series, this prequel deals with Saint Michael's adventures before his defeat at the hands of Lucifer! It's the end of the world, and as a result of God's abandonment, all Hell breaks loose on Earth. God, feeling sorry for the humans that He has condemned, sends the wizened general of His army, Saint Michael, to act as guardian for all of humanity. Reprinting the complete Battle Pope Presents mini-series with 10 new story pages by Kirkman and Stevens, as well as a dandy new introduction by Battle Pope artist Tony Moore! This one has it all! SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w
		Btvs Ugly Little Monsters Tp by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL Buffy's mom is dead, the emotions of Buffy and her friends are running high, and lots of little things are causing lots of little problems. With everybody preoccupied with grief, anger, guilt, and regret the fight against the forces of darkness doesn't seem all that crucial somehow. Somebody should have told that to the swarm of angry, deformed, green demon-children that are tearing apart Buffy's house and trying to chew off her face. Want it or not, Buffy has a fight on her hands. But one of her closest friends is keeping a secret that is either the key to victory - or could get them all killed. Collecting the four-issue series, plus the super-spooky, slam-bang festival of fangs 'Night of a Thousand Vampires' one-shot! On sale August 14 SC, 96pg, FC
		Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 Perfect Collection Dvd Box Set From A.D. Vision! Armed with the most incredible combat suits ever designed, the Knight Sabers wage a desperate war in the shadows against the monolithic power of Genom, combating the monstrous by-products of technology run amuck with courage, sweat and blood. It's a deadly trial by fire in this acclaimed 26-episode cyberpunk masterpiece, now collected in one 6-disc package! Release Date: August, 2002.
		Cathedral Child New Edition Gn by Lea Hernandez What if the year was 1897, and you lived in a church in a Texas that might have been - a frontier of steam technology and old magic? For young lovers Glory and Sumner, tutors to the giant computer, Cathedral, this world is real. It's also about to end when a wish to free Glory's virtual friend, Camille, from Cathedral is granted in a way none of them expects. This new edition of Cathedral Child features digitally re-mastered art and an all-new cover and author's commentary by Eisner Award-nominated (1999, 2000) creator and YALSA Popular Paperbacks finalist Lea Hernandez. Introduction by Kurt Busiek (Astro City). SC, 6x8, 120pg, b&w
		Catwoman Selinas Big Score Hc Written and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke; pinups by Mike Allred, Shane Glines, Jaime Hernandez, Adam Hughes, Mike Mignola, Kevin Nowlan, Steranko, and Daniel Torres; painted cover by Cooke In stores July 31. Taking place just prior to CATWOMAN #1, this gorgeous hardcover finds the feline fatale presumed dead, cut off from her fortune and desperate to make a lot of money...fast. When she hears about a mob train full of unmarked cash, Selina assembles a crew of professional thieves to help her take it down. She needs the money bad...but is she ready for the consequences? Plus, a bonus pinup section showcasing Selina/Catwoman rendered by some of the industry's hottest artists! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 96pg, FC
		City Hunter Motion Picture Dvd From A.D. Vision! A mysterious soldier known as the Professor plots his revenge on the government that betrayed him! Unless the government pays Professor an impossible ransom, downtown Tokyo will be completely destroyed, and the Professor's beautiful sister will be the first to go! Only City Hunter, expert detective and shameless ladies' man, can keep Tokyo from being blown sky high! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE
		Classic Comic Characters #31 Shmoo Statue In 1948, Al Capp introduced the Shmoo in his popular 'Li'l Abner' strip and it truly took the nation by storm. The Shmoo was a lovable tub of glub whose bewhiskered smile was a as cute as his button eyes. The Shmoo bred with a speed that would put rabbits to shame, consumed essentially nothing, and provided most everything that humankind could wish for. Besides producing both milk and eggs, its meat was pork when roasted, chicken when fried, and steak when broiled. During its heyday the Shmoo inspired one of the first true licensed-product bonanzas; appearing as a cornucopia of products that spawned as fast as the Shmoos themselves. This statue comes packaged in a full-color tin box with pinback This piece is limited to only 600 numbered copies, so allocation may occur. On sale June 12 4' tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies
		Dark Knight Strikes Again #3 Written and illustrated by Frank Miller; cover by Miller In stores February 27. The 'grand finale' to comics' most eagerly-awaited sequel. Let's be honest - you don't want to know what really goes on in this issue before you get a chance to watch it unfold for yourself. So let's just say that it's our humble opinion you aren't going to be disappointed! Frank Miller and Lynn Varley bring their considerable talents to bear on the Batman epic of the decade! Prestige Format. FC, 80 pg. (3 of 3)
		Dh Dlx Stationery Exotique #1 Shag Supersonic Dark Horse is having a helluva good time teaming up with some of today's finest lowbrow/alternative artists to create a collection of super-cool snail mail stationery sets. Think outside the (e-mail)box as you let your friends know that you care enough to send the very hippest! To see all of the graphics go to www.darkhorse.com and check out the all new product zone! Shag is a product of the sprawling suburbs of Los Angeles, California. He's intrigued with the commercial art and advertising of the 50's and 60's and strives for a tight, clean appearance to his work. Though he considers himself more an illustrator than a 'fine artist,' galleries in the US, Europe, Australia and Japan have hosted solo exhibitions of his art. Shag's recent ventures in merchandising and prints have been equally successful. Signed, limited edition products ranging from handbags to Tiki mugs have created some desperation among collectors of his work who are eager to get everything before the editions sell out! http://www.shag-art.com/ Martin Ontiveros creates illustrations and paintings in a flat, silkscreen style. He has illustrated four volumes of Dav Pilkey's (Captain Underpants, Big Dog and Little Dog) Ricky Ricotta series and recently exhibited in 'The Truth Show,' a group art show featuring Martin with notaries Mitch O'Connell, Shepard Fairey, Bwana Spoons, Tim Biskup, Mary Fleener and others. Think cowboy robots. http://www.thetruthshow.com/ontiveros.html Lisa Petrucci is obsessed with pin-ups and pop culture. Her paintings are reflective of various interests - from collecting sleazy vintage men's magazines and watching sexploitation sinema from the 50's & 60's; to the toys, dolls, television shows, comics and collectibles from her childhood. These two seemingly unrelated worlds collide and happily mesh together in her art. Lisa's work has been exhibited and enjoyed in the US, Canada, UK and Sweden and has been featured in many diverse publications. http://www.lisapetrucci.com/ Each set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag. On sale June 19
		Dh Dlx Stationery Exotique #2 Shag Tiki Dark Horse is having a helluva good time teaming up with some of today's finest lowbrow/alternative artists to create a collection of super-cool snail mail stationery sets. Think outside the (e-mail)box as you let your friends know that you care enough to send the very hippest! To see all of the graphics go to www.darkhorse.com and check out the all new product zone! Shag is a product of the sprawling suburbs of Los Angeles, California. He's intrigued with the commercial art and advertising of the 50's and 60's and strives for a tight, clean appearance to his work. Though he considers himself more an illustrator than a 'fine artist,' galleries in the US, Europe, Australia and Japan have hosted solo exhibitions of his art. Shag's recent ventures in merchandising and prints have been equally successful. Signed, limited edition products ranging from handbags to Tiki mugs have created some desperation among collectors of his work who are eager to get everything before the editions sell out! http://www.shag-art.com/ Martin Ontiveros creates illustrations and paintings in a flat, silkscreen style. He has illustrated four volumes of Dav Pilkey's (Captain Underpants, Big Dog and Little Dog) Ricky Ricotta series and recently exhibited in 'The Truth Show,' a group art show featuring Martin with notaries Mitch O'Connell, Shepard Fairey, Bwana Spoons, Tim Biskup, Mary Fleener and others. Think cowboy robots. http://www.thetruthshow.com/ontiveros.html Lisa Petrucci is obsessed with pin-ups and pop culture. Her paintings are reflective of various interests - from collecting sleazy vintage men's magazines and watching sexploitation sinema from the 50's & 60's; to the toys, dolls, television shows, comics and collectibles from her childhood. These two seemingly unrelated worlds collide and happily mesh together in her art. Lisa's work has been exhibited and enjoyed in the US, Canada, UK and Sweden and has been featured in many diverse publications. http://www.lisapetrucci.com/ Each set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag. On sale June 19
		Dh Dlx Stationery Exotique Lisa Petruccia Kick Ass Kuties Dark Horse is having a helluva good time teaming up with some of today's finest lowbrow/alternative artists to create a collection of super-cool snail mail stationery sets. Think outside the (e-mail)box as you let your friends know that you care enough to send the very hippest! To see all of the graphics go to www.darkhorse.com and check out the all new product zone! Shag is a product of the sprawling suburbs of Los Angeles, California. He's intrigued with the commercial art and advertising of the 50's and 60's and strives for a tight, clean appearance to his work. Though he considers himself more an illustrator than a 'fine artist,' galleries in the US, Europe, Australia and Japan have hosted solo exhibitions of his art. Shag's recent ventures in merchandising and prints have been equally successful. Signed, limited edition products ranging from handbags to Tiki mugs have created some desperation among collectors of his work who are eager to get everything before the editions sell out! http://www.shag-art.com/ Martin Ontiveros creates illustrations and paintings in a flat, silkscreen style. He has illustrated four volumes of Dav Pilkey's (Captain Underpants, Big Dog and Little Dog) Ricky Ricotta series and recently exhibited in 'The Truth Show,' a group art show featuring Martin with notaries Mitch O'Connell, Shepard Fairey, Bwana Spoons, Tim Biskup, Mary Fleener and others. Think cowboy robots. http://www.thetruthshow.com/ontiveros.html Lisa Petrucci is obsessed with pin-ups and pop culture. Her paintings are reflective of various interests - from collecting sleazy vintage men's magazines and watching sexploitation sinema from the 50's & 60's; to the toys, dolls, television shows, comics and collectibles from her childhood. These two seemingly unrelated worlds collide and happily mesh together in her art. Lisa's work has been exhibited and enjoyed in the US, Canada, UK and Sweden and has been featured in many diverse publications. http://www.lisapetrucci.com/ Each set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag. On sale June 19
		Dh Dlx Stationery Exotique Martins Cowboys & Cactus Dark Horse is having a helluva good time teaming up with some of today's finest lowbrow/alternative artists to create a collection of super-cool snail mail stationery sets. Think outside the (e-mail)box as you let your friends know that you care enough to send the very hippest! To see all of the graphics go to www.darkhorse.com and check out the all new product zone! Shag is a product of the sprawling suburbs of Los Angeles, California. He's intrigued with the commercial art and advertising of the 50's and 60's and strives for a tight, clean appearance to his work. Though he considers himself more an illustrator than a 'fine artist,' galleries in the US, Europe, Australia and Japan have hosted solo exhibitions of his art. Shag's recent ventures in merchandising and prints have been equally successful. Signed, limited edition products ranging from handbags to Tiki mugs have created some desperation among collectors of his work who are eager to get everything before the editions sell out! http://www.shag-art.com/ Martin Ontiveros creates illustrations and paintings in a flat, silkscreen style. He has illustrated four volumes of Dav Pilkey's (Captain Underpants, Big Dog and Little Dog) Ricky Ricotta series and recently exhibited in 'The Truth Show,' a group art show featuring Martin with notaries Mitch O'Connell, Shepard Fairey, Bwana Spoons, Tim Biskup, Mary Fleener and others. Think cowboy robots. http://www.thetruthshow.com/ontiveros.html Lisa Petrucci is obsessed with pin-ups and pop culture. Her paintings are reflective of various interests - from collecting sleazy vintage men's magazines and watching sexploitation sinema from the 50's & 60's; to the toys, dolls, television shows, comics and collectibles from her childhood. These two seemingly unrelated worlds collide and happily mesh together in her art. Lisa's work has been exhibited and enjoyed in the US, Canada, UK and Sweden and has been featured in many diverse publications. http://www.lisapetrucci.com/ Each set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag. On sale June 19
		Dragonball Z Perfect Cell Hunt For 18 Dvd From Funimation Productions, Inc.! For the last four years, Kami has sensed a great disturbance on earth of an evil power even greater than the Androids.That evil power is Cell. He has emerged in his Imperfect form and is creating chaos everywhere, absorbing entire populations of cities in order to increase his strength. Can even the combined might of Goku, Gohan, Trunks and Vegeta stave off this diabolical threat? Release Date: April, 2002. Note: Only available in North America.
		Edge #4 She's sexy. She's deadly. She's Zanniati, July's Edge cover girl, and she's one part of the intrepid band of adventurers featured every month in Sigil! New writer Chuck Dixon promises to 'take all that came before and blow it up!' Be prepared for the destruction of all that is with a double-shot (chapters 21 and 22)! Also: Scion (chapters 21 and 22); Ruse (chapters 5 and 6); The First (chapters 15 and 16); Mystic (chapter 20); the concluding chapter of Saurians: Unnatural Selection; and a special preview of the new martial arts period drama, Way Of The Rat, beginning next month! SC, 7x10, 256pg, FC
		Galaxy Fraulein Yuna Vol 1 Dvd From A.D. Vision! Cosmic cooking contests, house-destroying wake-up calls, and kidnapped puppies are all in a day's work for Yuna, Savior of the Galaxy, and her sidekick Yuri, the incredible eating machine. And, to make matters worse, the sinister Fraulein D has launched a new plot to destroy Yuna, while a diabolical, dysfunctional family of female androids plan to destroy the world! It's up to the Savior of Light to save the universe! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Girl Genius Vol 1 Tp by Phil & K. Foglio, P. Foglio, Snoddy & McNabb Adventure! Romance! Mad Science! Meet Agatha Clay, Transylvania Polygnostic University student with the drive to create… and the worst luck in the world! This collection reprints issues one through three of Phil & Kaja Foglio's 'Gaslamp Fantasy' series, and includes eight pages of bonus color material - all in a large art-book format for better appreciation of Brian Snoddy's beautiful details!Also available in a limited number of hardcover editions. Get yours now! SC, 8x11, 96pg, PC
		Badlands Tp by Steven Grant & Vince Giarrano Connie Bremen's got a problem. Actually, he's got plenty of 'em: an oil baron he's on the wrong side of; the boss' daughter who wants to be under him; the FBI and the CIA who want to talk to him; some chump named Oswald; and how to get out of having President Kennedy in his rifle scope's sights. Steven Grant and Vince Giarrano's Badlands returns, sporting an all-new introduction by Jonathan Vankin (Conspiracies, Cover-Ups And Crimes from Dell Books), a new afterword produced especially for this edition by the author, and a new cover by award-winning graphic designer Brian Wood. SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w
		Graphic Classics Vol 3 Hg Wells by Various Ten great stories by H.G. Wells presented in comics and illustration. Includes The Invisible Man by Alex Nino, In the Abyss by John Pierard, and The Man Who Could Work Miracles by ex-Air Pirate, Dan O'Neill. Plus, a Time Machine portfolio by E-Man creator Nicola Cuti; a comics presentation of Orson Welles' radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds by Nick Miller & Antonella Caputo; and comics adaptations by Skip Williamson and Brad Teare. Also illustrated stories by Rick Geary, Jim Nelson, Henry Ng, Shary Flenniken, M.K. Brown, Milton Knight, and gallery artist Shag. SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w
		Junko Mizunos Cinderalla Gn by Junko Mizuno Junko Mizuno's Cinderalla is this uniquely styled artist's take on the classic fairytale. Her delirious color illustrations, while displaying super-flat cuteness, also incorporate elements of grotesquerie and politically sharp black humor. Her style has been described as 'cute-but-deadly' and 'grotesque-cute.' Dad and the stepsisters are zombies, 'Cinderalla's' family runs a yakitori restaurant, and the sickly Prince is on permanent I-V support! Mizuno turns this classic story about class, labor, and the social role of women on its head with a distinctly post-pop, post-feminist consciousness. SC, 120pg, b&w