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		Mage Knight Conquest Siege Pack These Mage Knight figures and game aids are designed for the new, large-scale Mage Knight Conquest game and are especially useful for full-frontal castle assaults. Included in this Siege Pack you'll find Ballista, Mortar, Cannon, and Catapult siege pieces on combat-dial bases, (2) Ladders, (15) 2.5' x .5' and (30) 1.5' formation movement tokens marked 'Active' and 'Pushed'. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Marmalade Boy Vol 2 Gn by Wataru Yoshizumi Miki's boy-trouble spills onto the tennis courts in the second volume of Marmalade Boy! When hotheaded Ginta's doubles partner is injured, his rival, Yuu, is the only one with the skills to fill in. It's a big game for both parties, as they're playing against Ginta's cousin Tsutomu, who also happens to hate Yuu for stealing the girl that he liked in junior high! Things get even more heated when Yuu's former girlfriend Arimi shows up at the game and becomes affectionate with Ginta to make Yuu and Miki jealous. Confused? You won't be once you pick up the most addicting teen soap opera on the market! SC, 5x7, b&w
		Marvel Heroclix Sentinel The mighty, mutant-slaying Sentinels invade the Marvel HeroClix Collectable Miniatures Game! Programmed to eradicate all mutant life, these soulless robots combine brute strength with chemical and high-tech weaponry, making them formidable opponents. Standing a full 6 5/8' tall, each Sentinel is equipped with two sets of hands; one set is clenched and the other is crafted so that each hand can hold a captured character! X-Men beware! Release Date: June, 2002.
		Original Ms Gundam Vol 10 Lalahs Fate Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! With the conflict's end in sight, the Earth Federation prepares to take the war into the Duchy of Zeon's home territory. Gundam pilot Amuro Ray, now a seasoned veteran, returns to space for the final battle. Along with the mysterious Lalah Sune, the final clash between Newtypes are at hand, while the fate of two intertwined enemies collide with tragic consequences! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Ping Pong Club Make Way For The Ping Pong Club Dvd From Software Sculptures! Dirty jokes, girl trouble, and other dumb things - these are the trials and tribulations of the boy's Ping Pong Club. Join these not-so-lovable losers as they face their worst enemies themselves! Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Project Ako Collection 3 Dvd & Sdtrk Cd Coll From U.S. Manga Corp.! Can you handle over 6 hours of hard-hitting, explosive, catfighting A-ko action?! Featured in this immense DVD collection are Project A-ko, Project A-ko: Love & Robots, Project A-ko: Uncivil Wars, and the Project A-ko Soundtrack. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Ranma 1/2 Forever Vol 2 Dvd From Depths Of Despair From Viz Communications! A pack of magical, powerful cards has fallen into the wrong hands, and now Happosai is several times as much a pain as before! It was bad enough when there was just one of him - now there's six! Plus, Ryoga's new move, the dangerous 'Shishi Hoko-Dan' technique, has got Ranma on the run. Can he get away fast enough? Approximate running time: 78 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Ranma 1/2 Hard Battle Dvd Box Set From Viz Communications! In Ranma 1/2 Hard Battle, the third season of adventures on the comics of Rumiko Takahashi, Ranma comes face to face with some of his greatest adversaries yet. There's Ukyo, a friend from his childhood who bears a mysterious grudge; Tsubasa, the incredibly persistent suitor who comes chasing after Ukyo; a secret Jusenkyo society that punishes transgressors to the 'rules' of the magical springs; a pair of Amazon sisters who pack a mean punch; plus magic soap, magic mirrors, and more in twenty-four TV episodes featuring over 10 hours of Ranma 1/2 comedy, romance and martial arts mayhem! Release Date: July, 2002.
		Real Bout High School Vol 3 Gn by Sora Inoue & Reiji Saiga At Real Bout High School the teachers don't break up fights. They grade them! In a school where martial arts are standard curriculum and disputes are settled by officially recognized duels, Ryoko is kicking butt and taking names. But this otherwise innocent high school girl is in for the fight of the year when she is challenged to a K-Fight by Azumi. The whole school soon becomes their battlefield in the biggest grudge match yet. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (3 of 6)
		Soultaker Vol 4 The Truth Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! Kyosuke challenges the leader of the Hospital and learns that the path to the truth leads to the Moon. The revelation of the final truth comes with a painful price, and Kyosuke must now face the flickers that he once saved. Will he choose to be the world savior or destroyer!? Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Star Wars Anakin Skywalker Mini Bust Gentle Giant Studios is recognized by the film industry as the leader in cutting-edge technology of three-dimensional scanning. The data generated by 3-D scanning of characters on the set is utilized not only in the creation of models for a film's special effects - the Gentle Giant team of technicians, sculptors, and painters also use the data to produce prototypes of action figures, statues, and other licensed products. Among the films Gentle Giant has worked on are Planet of the Apes, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Spider-Man, The Matrix: Reloaded and Star Wars: Episode II- Attack of the Clones. Direct involvement on the production of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and confidence they could produce the highest quality merchandise led Gentle Giant to seek a Star Wars license for a set of 15 mini-busts. To assure 100% realism, Gentle Giant scanned the actors, costumes, and props from Attack of the Clones, making these statues the closest one can come to owning a piece of the Star Wars universe. Due to our 10-plus years of successfully handling the Star Wars license, Gentle Giant chose Dark Horse to be the exclusive sales agent for these products. Produced in quantities of 2500 each, we will allot the majority of these sure-to-be-in-demand mini-busts to the customers of Previews. On sale June 5. A child born of prophecy, possibly conceived by the will of the Force itself, Anakin Skywalker has left an indelible mark on the history of the galaxy, leading it through periods of lightness and dark.
		Storm Riders Gn #4 by Wing Shing Ma After Cloud is badly beaten, Wind is left alone to face the combined might of Wu Buddha, DuGu Ming, and Sword Saint. Yet more troubling to Wind than the strength of his enemies is his best friend Duan-Lang's complicity in their plot to kill him! While Wind fights for his life, Conquer dispatches Frost to kill Wen Motley, a servant who has collected evidence of Conquer's schemes to divide his disciples. Frost is Conquer's most loyal disciple, but Wen's letters reveals a startling secret that makes Frost question his own loyalties. Hop on-board this growing Kung Fu comic sensation while it's still early! With fully painted interiors and a brilliantly realized cast of hundreds, the Storm Riders adventure is only beginning! SC, 5x7, 120pg, b&w
		Strawberry Eggs Vol 1 Make Up Exam Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! Featuring animation by TNK (Hand Maid May), the series follows Hibiki Amawa - an ordinary working stiff, who can't seem to get a job, or pay his rent, until he pursues a job as a PhysEd teacher at a local school. The catch is that the school only hires female teachers! So, with a crash course in fashion and a special voice modulator, Hibiki slips right into his new role as Ms. Amawa - with surprising results! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Three Fingers Gn by Rich Koslowski Top Shelf is proud to present a very unique comics project! Through a series of never-before-seen interviews and rare photos, documentary-maker Rich Koslowski reveals the horrifying true story behind the Cartoon industry and our most celebrated cartoon actors - the story that Hollywood doesn't want you to see! Told in the same style as a Ken Burns documentary, with interviews of 'toon stars today as well as historical 'file footage' of the early years, this work of fiction will forever change the way you think of those beloved characters in the white gloves… Rich Koslowski has worked in the Animation and Comic Book industry for the past 12 years. Best known for his three-time, Eisner-nominated work on his self-published parody title The 3 Geeks, this ground-breaking graphic novel is sure to appeal to everyone! SC, 9x11, 144pg, b&w
		Tony Millionaire Drinky Crow Pvc Dook! Dook! Dook! Drinky Crow comes to life! This 6 inch miracle of plastic comes with a bottle of booze and interchangeable eyes. Abducted from the Maakies strip by Tony Millionaire, Drinky Crow is the perfect companion for all your debauched activities. The bottle fits nicely into The Crow's beak, that he may suck easily on the fountain of despair. When he's done, pop in the 'drunken' eyes, for a realistic feeling! Set him on a shelf in a dark room, get drunk, and see how depressed you can get staring at him! On sale July 24. 6' PVC figure, packaged in full-color window box
		Warren Ellis Bad World Tp by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Warren Ellis and Jacen Burrows, the creative team of the critically acclaimed Dark Blue, bring to life this sick descent into the foulest reaches of the world in which we live. It is a world of beauty in the eyes of many, but to bleeding-edge writer Warren Ellis, it's a world filled with evil, sin, decay and filth. A 'Bad World' indeed. Told in a unique format of text and illustrations, Ellis explores the far edges of humanity, the people who are hanging to reality by the thinnest of threads, and those that are simply off their rockers. This collection of all three issues also features a gallery of the stunning artwork of Jacen Burrows and a new introduction by Warren Ellis. Also available as a special edition hardcover, featuring an all-new 'Armed Jesus' cover illustration by Jacen Burrows, and limited to just 350 copies. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w
		Wild 7 Gn #4 by Mikiya Mochizuki In this volume, Backfire, an explosives specialist for Wild 7 goes to report to Chief, the founder of Wild 7. Backfire observes the Chief having a secret meeting with a rival crook. Once Wild 7 hears this news, they begin to question the Chief's loyalties. Is he friend or foe? After a treacherous battle, Wild 7 catches Kuromatsu, the leader of the seven mysterious motorcycle knights that attacked Otto, but his followers are close behind. And don't think they won't be back to even the score! SC, 256pg, b&w
		Wish Vol 1 Gn by CLAMP When Shuichiro rescues an angel he is granted a single wish. The problem? Shuichiro can't think of any wishes that he couldn't grant himself. Refusing to leave Shuichiro without granting a wish, Amber the angel moves in with the young doctor to help out around the house and wait for a chance to return the favor. Of course, angels aren't the only supernatural beings wandering the Earth. Soon, demons and archangels alike are stopping by Shuichiro's house, making things difficult for his angelic roommate! SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w
		Wounded Man Gn #8 by Kazuo Koike & Ryoichi Ikegami Keisuke and his squad decide to stand their ground and fight the Veterans' Army that has overrun Little Italy. After the battle, only two ex-Green Berets are left, but they seem determined to cause as much trouble for Keisuke as possible. They chase Keisuke's group onto an aircraft carrier where the final showdown between Keisuke and the Veterans' Army takes place. Can Keisuke's men defeat the brutal Indian Joe and allow Keisuke a final chance for vengeance? MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w
		Terry Moores Paradise Too Vol 1 Tp Drunk Ducks by Terry Moore From the bizarre world of SIP creator Terry Moore comes the first collection of his cartoon series, Paradise TOO! Collecting the first seven issues, this perfect-bound trade paperback features gobs and gobs of comic strips, plus every kind of cartoon style imaginable, from panels to underground to editorial to twisted satire. This body of work shows another side of the SIP creator, one for which there is no medication! SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w
		Marvel Visionaries Gil Kane Tp cover by gil kane various (w)/gil kane (p) • THE SCOOP: A lifetime retrospective of the legend's greatest work for the House of Ideas! • THE STORIES: Joining the immortal Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and John Romita in the annals of The House's history is one of the industry's most gifted artists: Gil Kane! With his fluid pencils, Kane brought a loving familiarity to Mighty Marvel's most popular characters in a body of work reprinted for fans new and old alike! Collecting TALES TO ASTONISH #76 (Kane's first Marvel work, featuring the Hulk), TALES OF SUSPENSE #88 - #91 (Captain America vs. the Red Skull), CAPTAIN MARVEL #17, DAREDEVIL #146 (the definitive Bullseye), MARVEL PREMIERE #1 (Him becomes Adam Warlock) and #15 (first appearance of Iron Fist), WHAT IF? #3 ('What If the Avengers Never Were?') and #24 ('What If Gwen Stacy lived?'), the classic AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #99 and #123, and MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #116 (featuring the Two-Gun Kid) -- plus, the cover to MIGHTY MARVEL WESTERN #44 (Kane's favorite)! • THE FORMAT: 256-page trade paperback!
		Gto Vol 3 Gn by Tohru Fujisawa GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka) is the award-winning, record-breaking story of Eikichi Onizuka, a 22 year old ex-biker who becomes a teacher for less excitement and action... or so he thought! Eikichi Onizuka lands his first teaching job and gets ready to make all of his dreams come true. But he's got to take on the toughest class of kids in his new school to prove his worth! When his brand-new class hatches a plan that involves humiliating Onizuka into early retirement at every turn, Onizuka's ready to set the record straight one bully at a time. Now, he just needs to stay out of trouble long enough to teach them a lesson they'll never forget! SC, 5x7, b&w
		Gundam The Movie Chars Counterattack Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! Universal Century 0093: In the last 14 years, the factions of the Earth Federation and the separatist space colonies have waged three wars and countless skirmishes. What began as a peaceful movement for colony autonomy had degenerated into warfare - fueled by the emergence of Newtypes and Mobile Suits. Bitter rivalries are renewed as Char Aznable, a charismatic Jion pilot long feared dead, and Federation ace Amuro Rei of the Lond Bell Forces, clash for what could be the final time in a war for the ultimate fate of the earth! Char's Counterattack stands as the culmination of the TV series Mobile Suit Gundam, Z Gundam, and Gundam ZZ! Approximate running time: 130 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Attitude New Subversive Political Cartoonists Edited by Ted Rall To Hell with those hackneyed mainstream political cartoons! Donkeys and elephants are history. Daily newspaper cartoons make lame jokes about the news while sucking up to the corporations that own them. Here's the next generation of artists out to save the world: political cartoonists who run in your local weekly alternative paper; uncensored and in the raw! Attitude includes cartoons and interviews with Tom Tomorrow, Peter Kuper, Ruben Bolling, Lloyd Dangle, Andy Singer, Don Asmussen, Clay Butler, Jen Sorensen, Scott Bateman, Tim Eagan, Derf, Lalo Alcaraz, Joe Sharpnack, Eric Bezdek, William L. Brown, Ward Sutton, Stephanie McMillan, Mickey Siporin, Jim Siergey, Ted Rall, & Matt Wuerker. SC, 8x11, 128pg, b&w
		Blue Gender Vol 5 Uncut Dvd From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Welcome to the year 2031. Bugs known as 'Blue' have inherited the earth, casting humanity to the brink of extinction. Faced with this unstoppable threat, the last vestiges of humanity have abandoned earth and pioneered to the stars, where they train for their inevitable return to earth. To these hardened warriors, Yuji, a 'sleeper', is nothing more than a sample of life before the Blue, mere cargo. And Yuji realizes that if he wants to survive and reclaim some part of the world he once knew, he has to fight for it! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Bulletproof Monk Tp (W) Brett Lewis, R.A. Jones (A) Mike Oeming (I) Jason Baumgartner (Cover) Mike Oeming In stores the week of May 22nd. The Concept: After saving a Tibetan village from Nazi scientists, the Bulletproof Monk disappeared into legend, leaving behind a story that has been passed down for generations and a hope for his return. Kar, a young man now living in the U.S., searches for his peoples' hero while he evades secret agents and tries to find acceptance and love in a local gang. Filmmaker John Woo provides the introduction to this collected edition of The Bulletproof Monk mini-series. The three-part story chronicles a young man's search for a Tibetan legend. Who is the Bulletproof Monk, why are the Chinese afraid of him and where is he now? Features a new cover by Mike Oeming. FC, 80pp, Trade Paperback
		Cardcaptor Sakura Vol 8 Sweet Trouble Dvd Sub From Pioneer Entertainment! Sakura's next challenge is to bake a cake! Easy? Not when the Sweet Card decides to lend a hand. And who knew that Cards could get injured? When Sakura's friend Rei finds an injured Clow Card, everyone has a lesson in the value of hard work and self-reliance to achieve their victories - and just in time! For Sakura soon finds herself challenged by a monster cat and a fire-breathing dragon in a strange battle of gigantic proportions, and Kero and Li must walk a day in each-other's shoes no thanks to the Change Card! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002.
		Cut My Hair Illustrated Novel by Rich, Watson, Morse, Winick, French, & Clugston-Major; cover by Allred Mason is young, and he hangs out with kids that are into bad music and bad haircuts. He lives in sunny California, where he spends his nights acting stupid in punk rock clubs and his days aimlessly reading comics and listening to tunes. The two most important things in his life are the girl who makes his heart beat at erratic speeds and the band with the strange boy he knows from high school - both of whom lead lives far more interesting than the one he leads himself. Unfortunately, his life is about to come crashing down on him in a barrage of angry fists and stomping feet. Everything is going to change. SC, 6x9, 236pg, b&w
		El Hazard Wanderers Vol 4 Final Adventures Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! Makoto leads the priestesses and Mr. Fujisawa in a raid against the Bugrom to rescue Princess Rune and Nanami, but when they get there, they discover a kingdom in turmoil and the hostages escape on their own! Jinnai becomes enraged and unleashes the power of the Eye of God, which awakens an ancient evil - will anyone survive her rage? Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #10 (OCT014004)
		Eros Gn 53 Housewives At Play (A) SC, 120pg, b&w
		Excel Saga Collection 2 Dvd From A.D. Vision! When the plan to conquer the city isn't going well, Lord Iipalazzo doesn't get mad, he just gets Across - his crack team of Excel and Hyatt! But, now there's a rival secret organization protecting the city, and things are going to be tougher than ever. There's lots of totally pointless violence and senseless mayhem ahead as opposing forces collide in the second mind-numbing volume of Excel Saga! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE
		Flashback Vol 1-3 Box Set Dvd (A) Release Date: August, 2002. DVD
		Four Women Tp Written and illustrated by Sam Kieth; painted cover by Keith In stores August 14. Collecting all five issues of Sam Kieth's acclaimed miniseries, the FOUR WOMEN trade paperback tells the complete story of Donna and her friends, from its gruesome beginning to the shattering conclusion. Four friends start out driving to a wedding together…only they never make it. While driving through the desert, their car breaks down - and from that point, they end up taking an entirely different journey - one that leads them to their own Hell and back. A nightmare of mayhem that causes them to question their friendships, their lives, and even themselves. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC
		Heroclix Outdoor Adventure Pack The HeroClix Outdoor Adventure Pack includes a double-sided map showcasing a construction site on one side and a factory on the other, four sculpted objects - a lamppost, mailbox, crate, and dumpster - and (3) double-sided scenario cards. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Initial D Vol 2 Gn by Shuichi Shigeno Initial D is The Fast and the Furious meets Speed Racer! The legendary Akagi Red Suns have challenged the Akina Speed Stars, hoping to set a record on Akina Mountain that no one will ever beat. But the Red Suns never counted on Takumi and his Eight Six. As word of Takumi's race with the Red Suns' Keisuke Takahashi spreads through the Gunma Prefecture, other teams are heading to Akina for their shot at Takumi. Of course, he might care more if he wasn't always thinking of his date on the beach with Natsuki. SC, 5x7, b&w
		Leatherman Vol 1 & 2 Box Set Dvd (A) Release Date: September, 2002. DVD
		Love Hina Vol 4 Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Mad About The Mob Tp Written and illustrated by the Usual Gang of Idiots In stores August 21. We're putting you down for 20 cases of this book. You got a problem wit' dat? Take a look at organized - and disorganized - crime, as MAD Magazine collects its best mob satires, including The Godfather, Analyze This, The Untouchables, Scarface, and The Sopranos. Written and illustrated by the 'Usual Gang of Idiots,' this volume features an introduction by TV critic Joel Siegel (Good Morning America). For more information, see the feature article. SC, 8x11, 96Pg, B&W
		Md Geist Complete Ed Tp by Koichi Ohata Enter a future devastated by war; a future you'll probably live to see. With their governments driven to the brink of destruction, the planet Jerra is in disarray. Amidst the turmoil a new type of hero emerges on a quest for vengeance and violence. Geist, born in the government laboratories of Earth, hungers for battle and power, and no authority can stop him! From the cybernetic mind of Koichi Ohata, CPM Comics proudly presents one of the greatest anti-heroes of all time-M.D. Geist! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC
		Miss Better Living Through Crime Gn by Thirault, Riou & Vigouroux 'We called them 'the crazy years'. New York City was spreading like a pool of urine across a subway platform. Elcolmer, Brooklyn. Even rats caught diseases there.' Welcome to the world of Miss, a bold new journey into crime graphic novels from Humanoids Publishing. Set during the early 1900s in New York, Miss tells the tale of two unlikely partners in crime, Enola and Slim. Enola is a poor white girl who has learned to survive by hook or by crook since being expelled from the orphanage. Slim is a black pimp with an uncertain past, trying to keep one foot out of the grave. When their paths cross, and their options run out, Enola and Slim forge a partnership as murderers for hire. This is their story… what it takes to survive when all you have is a gun. Miss is a masterpiece of crime fiction that is sure to entertain fans of Torso and Sin City! Greyscale. MATURE READERS SC, 8x12, 192pg
		Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Vol 6 Tp by Kazuhisa Kondo While the White Base is docked in Belfast for repair and resupply, Char launches an attack from the sea! Then, White Base heads across the Atlantic to the Federation's South American headquarters located at Jaburo to deliver the Gundam and its battle data. Little does the crew know that Char has no intention of letting the Federation have its Gundam back in one piece, and now the battle for Jaburo has begun! SC, 192pg, b&w
		Nadia Motion Picture Dvd From A.D. Vision! On the eve of worldwide conflict, a mysterious girl named Fuzzy reunites Nadia and Jean after years of separation. Together with the Grandis Gang, they must fight off the minions of a new nemesis, Geiger, who, through the use of his nefarious mind control device, sets the world ablaze with war in his quest for world domination! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Project Ako Collectors Series Enhanced Dvd From U.S. Manga Corp.! A-ko enjoys the life of an ordinary schoolgirl... along with incredible superhuman strength! But her high school rival, B-ko, is not content to live in the shadows any longer. A-ko's superpowers and good fashion sense may not be a match for B-ko's Mega-Powered Fighting Robots Of Doom! Approximate running time: 86 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Saber Marionette J-X Vol 3 Program Three Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Sailor Moon Ss Tv Pegasus Collection 3 Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! The Amazon Trio continues their search for the Pegasus targeting fashion designers, ballet instructors, and others with pure dreams. Sailor Moon keeps struggling against the Nightmare Circus, but when they target Sailor Venus and Sailor Mercury, are they closing in on Rini? Meanwhile, when a Pegasus begins causing trouble around the city, can they continue to trust it? Collects Volumes 5 & 6…that's six complete episodes! Approximate running time: 140 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Seraphic Feather Vol 2 Seeds Of Chaos Tp by HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO A powerful extraterrestrial technology holds the real promise of curing a future Earth's ills...unless it falls into the wrong hands, where its potential to exploit, enslave, or exterminate mankind is just as real. And the moon, where an alien starship lies ready to give up its secrets, becomes a deadly battleground for possession of the Emblem Seeds, the key to harnessing the technology's incredible power. From ruthless corporate operatives to scientifically augmented government agents to murderous robots of unknown origin, all agendas draw in an ever-tightening ring of deceit and death around the precious Seeds. And young paranormal Sunao Oumi, unwittingly drawn into the maelstrom, may become the key player in the game that will decide the future! On sale August 21 SC, 240pg, b&w
		Shag Coaster Set Dark Horse is truly jazzed to offer this fantastic new spin on coasters, featuring the art of SHAG. What lounge would be complete without this set of four full-color, circular coasters featuring some of Shag's finer cocktail-hour images? What's more, these1/8' thick, high-quality coasters come packed in a beautifully printed circular tin case. Take the coasters out, use the case for some other special purpose - two Shags in one! Hot. On sale July 24 4 piece, full color coaster set packaged in a tin
		Silver Age Supergirl And Superboy Dlx Action Figure Set Advance-solicited; in stores August 7. He was Superman as a boy, a teenager learning how to handle his amazing powers while growing up in Smallville. She was the Man of Steel's young cousin, a fellow survivor from doomed planet Krypton. Now the two Teens of Steel, Superboy and Supergirl, have been brought together in THE SILVER AGE SUPERGIRL AND SUPERBOY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET. Superboy stands approximately 6' tall, while Supergirl stands approximately 5 3/4' tall, and both figures feature multiple points of articulation and come with an extra set of hands. Best of all, this set also comes packaged with Superboy's pet Krypto (approximately 1 7/8' tall x 2 3/4' long) and Supergirl's pet Streaky (approximately 1 1/2' tall x 2 1/2' long) - both of which feature articulation too! All figures include a clip on the back that allows a string to be attached from which it can be hung. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The SILVER AGE SUPERGIRL AND SUPERBOY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE 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 April-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
		Starblazers Series 2 Vol 3 Dvd From Voyager Entertainment! Star Force pursued by General Torbak! The return of Desslok! Star Flies unleashed! Trelaina of Telezart! Just a taste of what awaits you in this DVD offering collecting episodes 10-13 of the epic 'Comet Empire' second season of Star Blazers! Approximate running time: 112 minutes. Approximate running time: 112 minutes. Release Date: February, 2002.
		Steel Angel Kurumi Where Angels Fear To Tread Dvd From A.D. Vision! The Academy has sent its deadliest assassin to destroy Steel Angel Kurumi! Using helpless Saki as bait, the ruthless Karinka sets a trap to finally rip out Kurumi's powerful Mark II Heart, unaware that it harbors a dark force within that terrifies everyone who witnesses its awesome power! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE
		Superman Our Worlds At War Vol 2 Tp Written by Jeph Loeb, Joe Kelly, Phil Jimenez, Joe Casey, Mark Schultz, Peter David, and Todd Dezago; art by Jimenez, Ed McGuinness, Todd Nauck, Mike Wieringo, Carlo Barbieri, Pascual Ferry, Doug Mahnke, Kano, Mark Buckingham, Bill Sienkiewicz, Yvel Guichet, Duncan Rouleau, and various; cover by Wieringo and Jaime Mendoza In stores August 21. Volume Two shows the war going badly for Superman and his allies. Already the casualties are mounting, with some of DC's greatest heroes having fallen or gone missing in battle. As the heroes of the world attempt to turn the tide to their favor, Brainiac 13 secretly enters the war seeking to harness the power of Imperiex to use for his own ends. Reprints SUPERMAN #173, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #595, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #117, ACTION COMICS #782, WONDER WOMAN #172-173, YOUNG JUSTICE #36, IMPULSE #77, SUPERBOY #91, and WORLD'S FINEST: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 264pg, FC
		Vampire Wars Dvd From Manga Entertainment! A chilling tale of modern day vampires, set loose on a city, free to kill at will! What begins as an international murder investigation turns into a supernatural nightmare for Monsieur Lassar of the French Secret Service! Desperate for help, he hires International terrorist, spy, and master criminal Kousaburo Kuki, who soon discovers film superstar Lamia Vindaw is the key to the mystery. She has become the focus of a CIA operative in Paris and more sinisterly, the target of a bizarre vampire cult! Can Kuki save the glamorous Miss Vindaw... or will he, too, become just another number in the bloody body count? Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE
		Rurouni Kenshin Vol 11 Faces Of Evil Dvd It is the hour of evil, when all the Juppon Gatana meet under one roof. Shishio, lord of madness, amasses his solders for a second revolution in Kyoto. With Soujiro, the boy assassin, and Anji, the fallen monk, Shishio launches his attack from his nearly invulnerable iron ship. Kenshin is reunited with Sanosuke, a former student of Anji, and both are determined to sink Shishio's bringer of evil. Working with Saito, a former member of the Shinsengumi, they stage an assault on the sea fortress just as its cannons are being aimed towards Kyoto! Contains episodes 44-47. Approximate running time: 100 minutes.
		Amazing Spider-Man Vol 2 Revelations Tp cover by kaare andrews j. michael straczynski (w)/ john romita jr. (p)/ scott hanna (i) • THE SCOOP: It's another collection of great stories by the collosal creative team of J. Michael Straczynski & John Romita Jr.! • THE STORY: The critically acclaimed creative team delivers again! Peter Parker has learned that with great power, there must also come great responsibility, but in the wake of the Sept. 11th tragedy, Marvel's wisecracking wall-crawler comes to understand that not all heroes possess amazing abilities. Plus: Aunt May discovers Peter's greatest secret, as a new status quo is set for the web-slinger and the woman who raised him! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (vol. 2) #36 - #39! • THE FORMAT: 96-page trade paperback.
		Gi Joe Vol 3 Tp larry hama (w)/various (p) • THE SCOOP: Some of the best issues of G.I. JOE are reprinted here! • THE STORY: The secrets of Snake Eyes... revealed! Cobra Commander... captured! Plus: 'Silent Interlude,' regarded as the greatest G.I. JOE story ever told! This volume collects G.I. JOE #21 - #30, written by Larry Hama (WOLVERINE); and illustrated by a host of top talent! • THE FORMAT: 240-page trade paperback.
		Angelic Layer Vol 2 Gn by CLAMP Twelve-year-old Misaki is a natural at the game of Angelic Layer. She's only been at it for a few weeks, and is already moving up the tournament ladder. Though she doesn't yet know it, her Angel, Hikaru, is advanced beyond the powers of other Angels. Yet, one other player - the preschool prodigy Hatoko Kobayashi - was able to kick Misaki's butt in the first round. Has Misaki learned enough to turn the tide in round 2? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w
		Authority Apollo Action Figure Advance-solicited; in stores August 21. Apollo, the Authority's mightiest member and partner to Midnighter stands ready to turn his super-strength and speed to taking care of the team's business... no matter what the cost! The APOLLO ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and stands approximately 6 1/2' tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: THE AUTHORITY: APOLLO ACTION FIGURE 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.
		Authority Midnighter Action Figure Advance-solicited; in stores August 21. He prowls the night, a masked force for justice... served up in hard-knuckled fashion. A fierce fighter and tough leader, Midnighter expects nothing less than the best from the members of the Authority. The MIDNIGHTER ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and stands approximately 6 1/4' tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: THE AUTHORITY: MIDNIGHTER ACTION FIGURE 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.
		Authority The Engineer Action Figure Advance-solicited; in stores August 21. The world of machinery holds no secrets for the hero known as The Engineer. And there's nothing she can't create to help the Authority in its mission to protect the world from danger! THE ENGINEER ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and stands approximately 6' tall and comes with a non-removable gun. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: THE AUTHORITY: THE ENGINEER ACTION FIGURE 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.
		Bigg Time Written and illustrated by Ty Templeton; cover by Templeton In stores August 21. What do you do when your 'guardian angel' just happens to hate you and is determined to ruin your life? That's what happens to Lester Bigg in BIGG TIME, an original graphic novel from VERTIGO. It's a hilarious dark comedy from the twisted mind of cartoonist Ty Templeton! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 128 pg, FC
		Botp Mark 12 In Action Figure Imported from Japan! Imported by Diamond Select and made by Medicom of Japan, here's the return of two classic 1/6th scale figures: the 'Real Action Heroes' editions of Mark and Jason of Battle of the Planets! Originally produced in the mid-90s, these 12' tall articulated action figures of the two lead G-Force team members were among the most popular of the Japanese toy series, and original versions of these figures are now sought-after collectors items. Now available for the first time in the U.S., these figures feature authentic fabric costumes and removable helmets, mounted on Medicom's all-new, highly articulated base body. The Jason figure includes a gun accessory, while the Mark figure features his sonic boomerang! Both will ship in window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2002.
		Castle Waiting Vol 1 Lucky Road Tp by Linda Medley Collecting the first seven issues! Follow Lady Jain on her journey to find the legendary Castle, and refuge for herself and her unborn child. This is a story about being a hero in your own home. Recommended reading for anyone with an appreciation for wholesome fantasy storytelling. SC, 184pg, b&w
		Clover Vol 3 Pkt Gn by CLAMP In the third installment of their cult-favorite 'cyber-goth' drama, CLAMP takes you back in time a year, to before Kazuhiko took Suu on her fateful journey to Fairy Park. Find out how Suu knew so much about Kazuhiko and his lover, when she spent her entire life in a cage, and discover the origin of the song that plays throughout the series. Now is the perfect opportunity to check out the dark side of CLAMP, the creators of Cardcaptor Sakura and X/1999. SC, 5x8, 128pg, b&w
		Corrector Yui Vol 5 Pkt Tp Art by Keiko Okamoto Corrector Yui is in her darkest hour. Although she found all eight Corrector Programs, Yui must still face the fearsome CPU Grosser. To make matters worse, her best friend Haruna has been turned to the dark side. The fate of Com-Net rests on Yui's shoulders in the final episode of this exciting shojo adventure. SC, 4x6, b&w
		Dragonball Z Perfect Cell Perfection 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.
		Dragonball Z Perfect Cell Temptation Uncut Dvd From Funimation Productions, Inc.! It's show-and-tell for Vegeta as he demonstrates just how much difference a year of hard work can make, while Goku and Gohan continue to push themselves forward in their quest for Super Saiyan status. Meanwhile, with the beautiful 18 in his sights, Krillin clutches the controller that will shut down the android forever! And, through it all, Cell looms just overhead, hungry for perfection! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002
		Edge #5 by Various What does it take for a common thief to become the hero of a nation? A cynical person might say, 'That's just the way of the world,' but the Edge faithful know better. It's Way of the Rat, the new kung fu saga from Chuck Dixon and Jeff Johnson, joining the cast of Comics' Greatest Compendia in August. This first chapter has it all: a drunken monkey, a magical artifact, and martial arts mayhem the whole family will love! But cynics can take satisfaction from the 23rd chapter of Sigil, because there's absolutely nothing heartwarming about hurling an asteroid the size of Australia toward the Planetary Union Homeworld. What else should you expect from the Saurian Empire? But it's not just the lizard people keeping life nasty, brutish, and short. Even the magical world of Ciress has its dark side, as we learn in this month's double installment of Mystic (chapters 21 & 22). Tony Bedard sends new artist Fabrizio Fiorentino on a tour of Ciress' seedy underbelly, placing Giselle in a web of corruption somewhere between Chinatown and Training Day. Fortunately, there's a double-shot of Scion (chapters 23 & 24) to restore your faith in humanity. Ethan and Ashleigh have set off on a bold plan to create a sanctuary for the Lesser Races, but they have to navigate a world war to do it. In chapters 7 and 8 of Ruse, the search for Lightbourne is on! Simon and Emma head off in search of answers, but encounter a band of gypsies fighting for their lives against unseen forces. What's Simon's involvement in all this, and what could be the connection with Lightbourne? As usual, the only certainty is that nothing is as it seems. And, as usual, the same can be said of The First, where intrigues great and small are always in fashion. In chapters 17 and 18, it's a battle royale to rescue Pyrem from the renegade forces of House Sinister. And who sets him free? The leader of House Sinister. Confused? Don't be, for even the lives of the gods can have a nasty and brutish quality. That's just the way of the world. SC, 7x10, 256pg, FC
		Farscape Season 2 Vol 2 Dvd From A.D. Vision! The episodes featured in this Farscape Season 2 collection include 'The Way We Weren't,' 'Picture If You Will,' 'Home on the Remains,' and 'Dream a Little Dream.' Release Date: August, 2002.
		Golden Age Dr Fate By Alex Ross Poster Painted art by Alex Ross Advance-solicited; in stores August 28. Empowered by the mystic helmet and amulet of Nabu, the god of order, archaeologist Kent Nelson was transformed from mortal man to the master of magic, Dr. Fate! DC Direct continues its line of posters painted by renowned artist Alex Ross with this eye-catching 22' x 34' poster - designed to be displayed on its own or placed side-by-side with others. Retailers, please note: THE GOLDEN AGE DR. FATE BY ALEX ROSS POSTER is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. Poster, 22x34, FC
		Golden Age Spectre Poster By Alex Ross Painted art by Alex Ross Advance-solicited; in stores August 28. Murdered by gangsters, police detective Jim Corrigan was offered the chance to live anew...as the spirit of vengeance, the Spectre! Another stunning painting by renowned artist Alex Ross continues the line of 22' x 34' posters that are designed to be displayed on their own, or placed side-by-side with others. Retailers, please note: THE GOLDEN AGE SPECTRE BY ALEX ROSS POSTER is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. Poster, 22x34, FC
		Green Lantern Guardian Ganthet Statue Sculpted by Sam Greenwell Advance-solicited; in stores August 28. Almost as old as time itself, the immortal Guardians of the Universe have taken it upon themselves to watch over the cosmos. To aid in their work, the Guardians created the Green Lantern Corps, a galactic police force armed with Power Rings that transform their every thought into reality. First among the brotherhood of the Guardians was Ganthet - a brilliant, yet enigmatic being even for his race. The GREEN LANTERN GUARDIAN: GANTHET STATUE is hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain, with the figure measuring approximately 4' tall (overall 5' tall on 4 3/8' diameter base). Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN GUARDIAN: GANTHET STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. Statue
		Heroclix Indoor Adventure Pack The HeroClix Indoor Adventure Pack includes a double-sided map with one side detailing a church, and the other a mansion, four sculpted objects - a computer, a bookcase, soda machine, and a desk - and (3) double-sided scenario cards. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Generator Gawl Perfect Collection Dvd From A.D. Vision! In October 2007, Professor Takuma Nekasa uncovers a gene code that will unlock our body's greatest mystery and expose mankind to its greatest threat. So Gawl, Koji, and Ryo - three young scientists from the future - must travel back in time to correct this mistake from the past, and only three months to save the world from the mysterious and cunning Ryuko Saito and her Generators, unearthly assassins posing as humans. As Ryo and Koji try to complete their mission, Gawl must become like his enemies to fight on their terms. And it may cost him his humanity! This DVD set collects the entire 13-episode series on 4 discs. Approximate running time: 300 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002.
		Island Vol 5 Gn by In-Wan Youn & Kyung-Il Yang When a serial killer is the lesser of two evils… The mystery of the skulls continues. When a busload of Japanese tourists meets a gruesome death, Miho and her new Interpol friends know the skulls are somehow behind it. What makes these skulls so powerful that they can rip flesh from living bodies? And, why do they only target Japanese victims? As Miho gets closer to uncovering the truth, she finds that her new friends may not be as sincere as they seem. SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w (5 of 7)
		K Chronicles Tp What A Long Strange Strip by Keith Knight Described as a combination of Calvin & Hobbes and underground comix! The K Chronicles is a semi-autobiographical comic strip by cartoonist/rapper Keith Knight that appears weekly on Salon.com and in many other fine publications (like the Pacific Sun, Las Vegas Mercury, Funny Times, and more). The strip is an unabashedly provocative mix of political and social satire; tackling such touchy subjects as racism, violence, and sex with a self-deprecating humor, personal honesty, and light-hearted goofiness rarely found in a newspaper comic. The result is accessible yet subversive, compassionate and political, without being preachy. This collection features over one hundred K Chronicles strips, plus some multi-page stories and strips that have never before seen print SC, 6x7, 128pg, b&w