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		Dawn Wall Scroll #1 Fans of Joseph Michael Linsner's famous red-headed love goddess won't hesitate to order this 100% satin full-color Dawn Wall Scroll. The beauty who stops a man's heart merely by raising her eyebrows is essential wall art that's always in demand. Wall Scroll, FC
		Ec Tales Of Terror The Ec Companion Sc Now available in softcover! A fitting presentation of one of the most important companies in comics history, this ultimate guide to EC Comics provides a visual checklist, creator index, guidebook, and more, with every EC cover reproduced in full color! Also available in a deluxe leatherette edition, slipcased, numbered, and signed by creators Al Williamson, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Al Feldstein, and others! SC, 9x12, PC
		Fathom Vol 1 Tp Top Cow Comics (W/A) Michael Turner (co-W) Bill O'Neil (I) Joe Weems (C) Jonathan D. Smith In stores the week of May 15th. The Concept: There are two worlds. The one we know, and the one below. Aspen Matthews was a marine biologist who, in a failed experiment, discovered that she is actually a water nymph, able to live and thrive beneath the water. Michael Turner and Top Cow Productions are pleased to offer you the first ever Fathom Trade Paperback. Including all nine issues of the first amazing Fathom story arc and several new pages of story, this incredible new paperback collection will showcase the beautiful underwater world of Aspen like never before. Explore the depths of Michael Turner's Fathom by immersing yourself in this stunning new trade paperback today. FC, 224pp
		Gundam Technical Manual Vol 2 Eighth Ms Team It is the Universal Century year 0079 and the One Year War is nearing its end. The Federation is at the edge of collapse at the hands of the mighty Zeon MS army, but the tides are about to turn with a new battalion of Federation Mobile Suits based on the Gundam. This ground assault force, led by the heroic young Shiro, is about to take on the armies of Zeon in hotspots around the world. Featuring some of the best stories and technical designs in the entire Gundam series, the Gundam Technical Manual gives the play-by-play breakdown on the characters, mechanics and story of the hit animated series seen on Cartoon Network. SC, 100pg, PC
		Inu Yasha Vol 11 Tp by Rumiko Takahashi When Japanese high school student Kagome is transported back in time to the feudal era, she accidentally releases a legendary dog-like half-demon named Inu-Yasha from his imprisonment for stealing the magical 'Jewel of Four Souls.' Bound to Kagome by a powerful spell, Inu-Yasha is forced to help her reclaim the jewel, now shattered into countless shards, to prevent other demons from using its power for terrible evil! When a would-be water god with a stolen spear of enormous power threatens to destroy a village, Inu-Yasha and company must find the real water god before it is too late! Then, the group comes across a decimated village with no clues to who did it. With a swing of the Tetsusaiga and the crack of splintering wood the culprit is revealed-which turns out to be a shock for Sango! SC, 192pg. b&w
		Lone Wolf & Cub Vol 21 Fragrance Of Death Tp by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by GOSEKI KOJIMA As the trail of blood and honor gets deeper and longer, corruption and double crossings abound. Two considerably evil and ambitious forces, previously teamed to finally kill the vengeful samurai Ogami Itto, clash in the torrential rains that continue to pound Edo. Determined to be the first to reach Ogami Itto and his son Diagoro, the shogun's own poisoner waits in a temple where the samurai and his toddler boy left their cart, reflecting on the path that has led him to this point, and brewing his most deadly poison. And the fiery Retsudo won't be stopped in his quest to kill Ogami, however now he must be wary of the poisoner's crafty ways. Meanwhile, the Lone Wolf and Cub enlist the aid of a tailor to help them prepare for what could be their last stand! There's something in the air, and it smells like death! FOR MATURE READERS. On sale May 29. SC, 320pg, 4' x 6', b&w
		Mage Knight Knights Immortal Charger Quick as lightning, the Knights Immortal Charger streaks across the field of battle faster than any other Mage Knight chariot! Aided by the special ability 'Quickness', the Knights Immortal, guardians of the Sturnmonts Mountains, now possess a level of mobility previously unseen.
		Paradise Kiss Vol 1 Gn by Ai Yazawa Yukari wants nothing more than to make her parents happy by studying hard and getting into a good college. One afternoon, however, she is kidnapped by a group of self-proclaimed fashion mavens calling themselves 'Paradise Kiss.' Yukari suddenly finds herself in the roller coaster life of the fashion world, guided by George, art-snob extraordinaire. In a glamorous makeover of body, mind and soul, she is turned from a hapless bookworm into her friends' own exclusive clothing model. SC, 184pg, b&w
		Parasyte Vol 10 Pkt Gn by Hitosi Iwaaki Our planet has been invaded by Parasytes -- alien creatures that take over their hosts' bodies and turn the victims into killing machines. So far, they've had the upper hand. Their ability to morph their appearance and blend in, combined with their super-human strength and regenerative powers make them nearly unstoppable. The Japanese government is now striking back. Shin, one of only two humans to co-exist with a Parasyte, has been recruited to join a military raid on the Parasytes' stronghold. But he's not the only civilian involved -- a serial killer who makes Hannibal Lecter look tame has been released from prison to join the assault. As the hunter becomes the hunted, the line between good and evil grows even more blurred. SC, 192pg, b&w
		Rurouni Kenshin Vol 18 Fall From Grace Dvd From AnimeWorks! The Christian Saga thunders to a close as the army and Shougo's followers meet on the battlefield. Elsten manages to arrange a truce for one hour, while Kenshin and Shougo, both weary and wounded, fight to decide the outcome for every soldier. Will either Hiten Mitsurugi master be able to pull off the ultimate attack of their style, the Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki? Contains episodes 75-78. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Vampire The Masquerade Gn Beckett (Mr) by Mike Reynolds & Greg Scott From war-torn Europe to modern day Berlin, the vampire Beckett follows the trail of two important clues that may solve the mysteries of The Book of Nod. Hot on his tracks, however, are the unearthly sadist Sascha and Marie, a mortal Hunter whose past encounter with Beckett has turned her hatred for him into an 'undying' obsession! Beckett, the 'Indiana Jones' of the sleep-all-day set, is surely up for any adventure… but he will find that his temper and arrogance are his greatest foes! Mike Reynolds (Theo Bell) and Greg Scott (Marvel's Sabretooth) kick this puppy into high gear! Cover by Guy Davis and Vince Locke. MATURE READERS. FC, 48pg
		Waiting Place Vol 2 Book 1 Tp by S. McKeever, Norton, & Yurkovich The first six issues of The Waiting Place Volume 2 are now collected into a single volume! Find out why the teen tales by writer Sean McKeever, artist Mike Norton, and layout artist David Yurkovich have had the comics industry buzzing! Two months after the events of Volume 1, Northern Plains has set well into Winter. Can Jeffrey, Lora, Scott, Jill, Cullen, and Kyle brave the darkness and the cold long enough to find happiness? This trade paperback features a striking new cover by Mike Norton and an introduction by comics visionary Warren Ellis. SC, 7x10, 152pg, b&w
		White Death Gn by Rob Morrison & Charlie Adlard For four years, 'The Great War,' World War I, raged across the planet. Millions were sent to their deaths in pointless battles. The Italian Front stretched along the borders of Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empires, in treacherous mountain regions. In the last months of 1916, a private in the Italian Bersaglieri returns to his childhood home in the Trentino mountain range to find it no longer a place of adventure and wonder as it was in his youth, but a place of death and despair. Amongst the weapons of both armies, none is more feared than the White Death: thundering avalanches deliberately caused by cannon fire... which, like war itself, consumes everything in their path. SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w
		Zombie Holocaust Dvd From Shriek Show! Originally released in an edited version entitled Dr. Butcher, Zombie Holocaust is now available for the first time uncut, and with its original European score! In an effort to expose a flesh-eating cult in New York City, Dr. Peter Chandler (Ian McCulloch) and Dr. Lori Ridgeway (Alexandra Delli Colli) set out on an expedition to the primitive island of Keto. The two are soon trapped in the wilderness, surrounded by a tribe of murderous cannibals and an insane scientist, Dr. Obrero (Donald O'Brien). While the mad doctor experiments on Chandler, Lori is captured by the tribe and made the subject of their bizarre rituals. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE
		Akiko Flights Of Fancy Vol 1 Tp by Mark Crilley This trade paperback collects every single Akiko back-up story, pin-up, and gag, starting with the classic 'Gilo Hunt' three-pager from Akiko #1. If you think Mark's mastered the art of the extended storyline, wait until you read his short subjects! Beginning with the groundbreaking Akiko #39, Akiko Flights of Fancy proves that absolutely no for of sequential storytelling has been neglected by Mark's prolific pen. And as an added bonus, Mark has provided a brand-new short story created just for this book. SC, 136pg, b&w
		Amy Unbounded Vol 1 Tp Belondweg Blossoming by Rachel Hartman Amy Unbound, the Xeric grant winning, critically acclaimed mini-comic, is now in paperback form! Belondweg Blossoming, which spans six issues of the mini-comic, chronicles the summer Amy turns 10. Amy has begun reading Belondweg, an epic poem about a heroic queen. But how are the women of Goredd to be heroic when they have so little freedom? With the help of her mysterious mentor, the Dragon Lalo, Amy gets an inkling of the power of love, glimpses the complex relationship between fiction and life, and realizes that even Belondweg didn't have to save the world all be herself. SC, 6x9, 208pg, b&w
		Anime Fiction Vol 1 Dvd (A) DVD
		Astro Boy Vol 3 Tp by OSAMU TEZUKA; translation by FREDERICK L. SCHODT A timeless comics and animation classic, Osamu Tezuka' Astro Boy is still going strong nearly half a century after its creation, and Dark Horse brings Tekuza's original Astro Boy manga to America for the first time in an English-language edition. In the novel-length 'The Greatest Robot on Earth,' a wealthy sultan creates a giant robot to become the ruler of all other robots on Earth. But in order for that to happen, he must defeat the seven most powerful robots in the world, including Astro Boy, who must have his horsepower raised from 100,000 to 1,000,000 to face the challenge! And his sister, Uran, also flies in to lend a helping hand! Plus, in 'Mad Machine,' Professor Fuller invents a device that causes other machines to go berserk, and Astro Boy has to save the day! On sale May 29. SC, 208pg, b&w, 4 1/2' x 7'
		Boneyard Vol 1 Tp by Richard Moore Michael Paris has inherited a plot in the remote town of Raven Hollow. As he arrives, he gets to find out what a doozie that is. He's basically inherited a cemetery that the villagers want razed! Why? It's haunted with apparently frightening creatures putting a curse on the whole town! But when Paris actually gets to meet some of the denizens of his inherited headache, it turns out they ain't all that bad (the vamp, in fact, is quite cute) and maybe the evil is not where it may seem... Collects the first four-issue story arc of this best-selling increasingly popular series. MATURE READERS. SC, 8x12, 96pg, b&w
		Cages Hc Collection by Dave McKean One of the all-time best and most highly acclaimed graphic novels ever is now, finally, back in print! The first print was a quick sell-out from Kitchen Sink before they disappeared. Dave McKean, famous for Arkham Asylum and his covers for Sandman, presents a highly allegorical tale of the dwellers of an apartment building. They each have their own lives, their own takes on life and these intertwine and relate inevitably to each other in ways that make life's mystery. Running in parallel lines or tangentially, the differing lives each have their own tale to tell under the magic spin of McKean's brilliant imagery and story-telling. It's about a blocked painter, a controversial novelist, and a wise musician. It may be about God, about Jazz, about sex, but also about creativity and artistic fulfillment. A seminal work that proved, rather refreshingly without artifice, how thought-provoking comic art can be. MATURE READERS. HC, 9x12, 496pg, FC
		Edge #2 Readers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your long comic boxes! But you'd better buy some new bookshelves, because you'll want to keep every volume of Edge close at hand! Edge #2 includes two chapters each of The First (#11 & #12), Scion (#16 & #17), and Sigil (#16 & #17), plus Mystic #17 and the second installment of Ruse. That's eight comics' worth of material, plus a 14 page Mystic backup, for just $9.95! That's right - less than the cost of a really bad DVD. Edge: It's a new way of reading comics. SC, 7x10, 256pg, FC
		Gokudo Vol 3 Goddess Extraordinaire Dvd From Enoki Films! A great war between the God world, the Magic world and the Buddha world? Not a problem for Gokudo, the greatest adventurer ever to serve himself and save the world. What is a problem, however, is that Gokudo is stuck babysitting the sun goddess, Nano. She's a spoiled brat with unbelievable cosmic powers, and if that combination doesn't give Gokudo a star-sized headache, nothing will. Approximate running time: 95 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Housewives At Play Vol 1 Tp New Prtg (A) SC, 64pg, b&w
		Htdm How To Draw Anime & Game Characters Vol 1 This exciting series is a dream come true for all aspiring anime and manga artists, as well as video game designers and fans of the genre. This first volume introduces the step-by-step techniques involved in drawing various types of male and female characters, young and old, in the unique 'anime' style. Moreover, it provides detailed explanations on how to bring out certain personality traits through facial features, anatomy, wardrobe, and accessories. The author, Tadashi Ozawa, is a freelance animator who has worked for Studio Ghibli and Mad House. English text. SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w
		Juline Vol 5 Manga Gn by Narumi Kakinouchi It's the final battle between the Black Pearl Clan and the Jeweled Mirror, Water Crystal, and Ivory Sword clans. Yet victory cannot be claimed until Juline and her friends, Bakuya, Seika, and Kio, face their loved ones, who have become unwilling Guardians of Black Pearl Temple. For the honor of her clan -- and for her own life -- Juline is forced to fight her father to the death. And even if she survives, the greatest challenge lies ahead in the hands of the martial arts master herself, Black Pearl. SC, 176pg, b&w
		Kabuki Reflections #4 (W/A) David Mack In stores the week of May 15th. The Concept: While the other Kabuki titles continue the ongoing storyline, Kabuki Reflections presents more personal Kabuki art and stories as well as gives readers a step by step sneak peak into the creative process behind David Mack's work. It also includes features such as Mack's personal sketchbooks, paintings & figure studies, and a collection of works done outside of comics. This Issue: Presented for the first time ever, the behind the scenes process of Mack's groundbreaking Daredevil and Alias covers, from initial sketch to finished painting. *The secrets behind Mack's art process in the acclaimed Daredevil collaboration with Brian Bendis (including Mack's own photo reference for the characters). *Kabuki art process and character designs featuring photo reference of the live Kabuki models. *An impressive array of sketches and figure studies in mixed media. *A never before seen collection of Mack's cover art for novels and work outside of comics. *A sneak peak of David's Noh Character designs for the new Kabuki statues, busts, and action figures. FC, 48pp
		Kabuki Vol 6 Scarab Hc (w) David Mack (a) Rick Mays (cover) David Mack Both in stores the week of April 17th. The Concept: She is the bastard child of a head Noh Assassin and a Geisha - her mother murdered and her face horribly scarred by a dishonored half-brother. She wears the mask of a Kabuki to hide the scars, both internal and external, from the world. This Issue: Kabuki:Scarab picks up right where Kabuki: Metamorphosis left off and answers all the mysteries left dangling from that series. And Scarab is still a self-contained story, so even new readers can start with it. More than the original issues, this handsome 256 page archival hardcover includes a gallery of covers (including the Quesada variant), new pin ups, sketches and character designs, embossed cover, a brand new dust jacket painting by David Mack, and an insightful introduction by Paul Pope. A trade paperback edition will not be offered before October 2002! HC, 7x10, 256pg, b&w
		Kabuki Vol 6 Scarab S&N Hc Signed & numbered with original SKETCH! Limited to 500 copies. HC, 7x10, 256pg, b&w
		Macross Plus The Movie Dvd Sub From Manga Entertainment! From director Shoji Kawamori comes the Top Gun of Japanese animation! In 2040 A.D. on the colonial planet Eden, the Ministry of Defense is testing and developing a transforming aircraft, a new advanced defense to counter alien attacks. Enter Isamu Dyson. An extrovert jet fighter maverick assigned to the project Super Nova. Competition heats up as his old rival Guld surfaces in a competing project, while the arrival of Myung, a mutual ex-girlfriend, adds more tension to the brewing conflict. This DVD offering includes 15-minutes of additional, unseen footage. Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: February, 2002.
		Mordru Action Figure Advance-solicited; in stores June 5. Mordru...the Dark Lord! A cruel being of immeasurable magical power, Mordru conquered the sorcerer's world of Zerox and plotted the conquest of the galaxy. In a great battle, Mordru met defeat at the hands of the Legion of Super-Heroes by trapping him underground. Contained, but never truly defeated, the threat of this maniacal mage re-emerges in this stunning action figure - featuring multiple points of articulation and standing approximately 7' tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The MAGIC & MYSTERY: MORDRU 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 February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
		Murder Mysteries Hc original short story created & written by NEIL GAIMAN adaptation created and illustrated by P. CRAIG RUSSELL One of the most celebrated writers in the history of comics teams up once again with one of the industry's most accomplished artists! For the first time in nine years, since the award-winning 50th issue of Sandman, Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell once again venture into the world of myth and angels. Constructing and maintaining all of heaven and earth is an immense task, which God has divided up amongst the various ranks and stations of angels. As with any such huge effort, there are bound to be casualties. This unique passion play sheds light on the hands behind creation, as well as one lonely man in Los Angeles who gets to hear the whole story of a most unspeakable crime: a murder in paradise! P. Craig Russell adapts Neil Gaiman's poignant short story with the subtlety and grace which earned him two Eisner Awards last year for his work on Dark Horse's Ring of the Nibelung series. The reunion of these two legendary comics creators is a guaranteed masterpiece. SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION On sale June 12 FC, HC, 7'x10', 64 pg
		Nocturnals Dark Forever Tp by Dan Brereton The Nocturnals return to Pacific City to find their home steeped in dread. A dark star has appeared in the night sky, and the walking dead are roaming the streets, looking for victims to recruit to their army of unholy flesh! It makes for a strange homecoming for the heroic Nocturnals, who've been wandering the world on separate quests. As the one-man demolition squad, Firelion, and the troubled and dangerous Starfish roll into town, they begin to free their neighborhood of the creeping death while searching for the evil that is causing corpses to rise. Could it have something to do with the ancient, underground cavern that Doc Horror has been exploring? Does the nefarious secret lie behind the massive door he found buried in the rocks below the surface? It's all-out terror and hard-boiled action, with the precocious Halloween Girl, the deadly Gunwitch, the enigmatic Polychrome, and the devious Raccoon! Cloaked in shadow, the Nocturnals protect us in the dead of night, when no one else would dare. Fully painted by Dan Brereton, the Eisner-nominated writer/artist of Giantkiller and JLA: Seven Caskets. SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC
		Obergeist Directors Cut Tp Top Cow Comics (W) Dan Jolley, (P) Tony Harris, (I) Ray Snyder (C) Matt Hollingsworth In stores the week of April 10th. The Concept: Inter-cutting the six-issue 'Ragnarok Highway' miniseries with the flashbacks of 'The Empty Locket' special, Obergeist: Directors' Cut presents the full story of Jürgen Steinholtz - and features a crucial scene present in neither the mini nor the one-shot. With half-tone colors added to previously black-and-white art and an introduction by Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell, get the full story here for the first time. SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC
		Oh My Goddess Vol 1 Wrong Number Tp by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS At long last, the 'lost' Oh Mh Goddess' stories are collected for the first time, in this new, remastered first volume of the popular manga series, the first of three new volumes that restore the complete Oh My Goddess storyline and fill in early details of this delightful, funny, and exciting tale of college student Keiichi Morisato, who accidentally dials the Goddess Technical Helpline and is delivered the living, breathing, literal goddess Belldandy...and one wish. When he jokingly asks for Belldandy to stay with him forever, he gets his wish, and one hilarious headache after another as Keiichi and his Goddess-out-of-water adjust to the inevitable clash of the Spiritual Plane and the Material World. Also includes material from the previously published 1-555-Goddess. On sale June 5. SC, 160pg, b&w, 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
		Phantom Stranger Action Figure Advance-solicited; in stores June 5. He walks the mystic planes in search of troubled souls to whom he can offer assistance. He is just a stranger - a being whose origins are shrouded in mystery and antiquity but whose heart is on the side of aiding mankind. The PHANTOM STRANGER ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation, stands approximately 6 1/2' tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The MAGIC & MYSTERY: PHANTOM STRANGER 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 February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
		Ragnarok Vol 1 Gn by Myung Jin Lee; adapted by Richard A. Knaak After 1000 years of peace, the Wolf God, Fenris Fenrir, has been reborn. She seeks to find the reincarnation of Balder, the Glorious God, as the land of Midgard begins to slide toward destruction. But even as she does, fate guides her and three others to one another, and their legendary meeting will set in motion Ragnarok -- the end of the world. Blocked by monstrous worms and demons, she, Chaos -- the warrior, Iris Irine -- the cleric, and Lidia -- the thief, while the accursed prosecutor, Skurai, and the Valkyrie, Sara Irine follow as well in the search for battle, glory, and power. English version written by New York Times bestselling author Richard A. Knaak, author of multiple Dragnonlance, Warcraft, and Diablo novels. Covers colored by Dark Minds creators Dream Wave Productions. SC, 192, b&w
		Sojourn Vol 1 Tp by Marz, Land & Geraci, & Rodriguez Collecting the Sojourn Prequel and issues #1-6 of CrossGen's breakout hit series! The dread tyrant Mordath has returned from the grave and conquered the Five Lands, crushing all opposition under his heel. But one woman, the archer Arwyn, has vowed to put an end to his terrible reign. Swearing vengeance after the deaths of her husband and daughter, Arwyn undertakes a quest that will lead her across the Five Lands in pursuit of the legendary Five Fragments. Aided by a charming rogue named Gareth and a mysterious and powerful woman named Neven, Arwyn is the lone hope of ending Mordath's evil. Series artist Greg Land (with Justin Ponsor), whose lush, detailed artwork has wowed fans in every issue of Sojourn, provides a brand new cover! Sojourn is epic fantasy as you've never seen it! SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC
		Trigun Ultimate Fan Guide Tp Meet a gunslinger so dangerous that a $60 billion reward has been placed on his head! Vash has been credited with the destruction of several towns, but miraculously, there is no record of him ever taking a life. Only two things ever happen to those who catch up to Vash, however: they either crawl away wounded, or they stagger away in disbelief that such a dork could possibly be the man they are looking for. This guide features detailed episode summaries, in-depth character profiles, setting and theme analysis, and role-playing character sheets for the popular Tri-Stat System. With hundreds of full-color images from the series, and many pages of production line art, this Ultimate Fan Guide is the definitive English resource book for Trigun. (Guardians of Order) TP, 128pg, PC
		Uzumaki Vol 2 Tp art by Junji Ito A fiendish power - the power of the spiral - swirls about the sleepy, fogbound town of Kurôzu-cho. It haunts the streets, kills some of its inhabitants, drives others mad... and changes others in even more terrible ways. Now Kirie Goshima and her boyfriend, Shuichi Saito (who lost both his parents to the spiral), must find a way to stop the malign spiral and its ghastly followers before their world is engulfed! Obsessed with Kirie, an awkward teenager gives her a jack-in-the-box before dying in a horrible accident. Slimy with sweat, and growing a shell on his back, a boy turns into a giant snail. The lighthouse of Kurôzu-cho beams a deadly glow over the sleeping houses. Mosquitoes spin in drowsy spiral, sucking the blood of pregnant women, and turning a hospital into a nightmare. And in the South China Sea, a hurricane is forming, moving toward Kurôzu-cho to snare it in the eye of the storm. MATURE READERS. SC, 200pg, b&w
		Wolverine Gambit Victims Tp cover by tim sale jeph loeb (w)/tim sale (p) • THE SCOOP: The team behind DAREDEVIL: YELLOW (collected this month as a hardcover) brings you a murder mystery starring the ragin' Cajun and the clawed Canuck! • THE STORY: When five women are found slashed to death in London, Wolverine is eyed as the prime suspect! Using all his skill and cunning, Gambit begins an investigation that will set X-Man against X-Man! Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale keep the twists coming in this mind-bending collection that reprints WOLVERINE/GAMBIT: VICTIMS #1 - #4. • THE FORMAT: 96-page trade paperback.
		Wounded Man Gn #7 by Kazuo Koike & Ryoichi Ikegami Keisuke's troubles continue when GPX hires some hardened ex-Green Berets to take him out. As the battle begins, Keisuke is shot, leaving his pals to fend for themselves while he lies wounded on the pavement. Keisuke's squad makes a heroic last stand as his life hangs in the balance. MATURE READERS. SC, 4x6, 200pg, b&w
		Marvel Heroclix Infinity Challenge Starter Set Battle it out using the heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe! Choose from 150 different characters to build your dream team, or use teams like the X-Men, Avengers, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, or the Sinister Syndicate. Marvel HeroClix: Infinity Challenge uses beautiful, fully-assembled, prepainted miniatures with rules that can be learned quickly, but offer limitless strategy. Each figure stands on a unique dial base that has all the game information printed on it. Marvel HeroClix: Infinity Challenge Starter Sets include eight Marvel characters, rules, 2-sided map, three scenario cards, special ability card, tokens, and dice, while Booster Boxes feature four Marvel characters and I.D. stickers. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Adventures Of Barry Ween Boy Genius Gorilla Warfare Vol 4 Tp by Judd Winick What's more fun than a barrel full of monkeys? Why, Barry Ween, of course! For the uninitiated, Barry Ween is the smartest boy the world has ever seen. There's just one problem. No one can know. If word got out about his big brain it could land Barry, his family, and his best friend Jeremy (his sole confidant) in a heap of trouble. But when you're a boy genius, keeping the 'rents, the government, and the public at large in the dark is easier said than done! Mutated baby-sitters, talking gorillas, and a strangely familiar warrior woman from another dimension all put Barry's massive intellect to the test and make his big secret that much harder to keep! Gorilla Warfare collects issues #4-6 of the recent Monkey Tales mini-series, and faces the foul-mouthed ten-year-old off against his biggest challenge yet, with hilarious results! SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w
		Art Of Ricky Carralero Tp (A) TP
		Bettie Page Beach Towel Take your favorite girl to the beach and snuggle up! We've colored up a beautiful photo of Bettie shot by Bunny Yeager on a beach somewhere in Florida, and printed it on a soft and fuzzy beach towel. The towel measures a generous 30' x 60' and will look just as good stretched out on a soft sand beach as on your bedroom wall. On sale May 8 FC, 30' x 60', 100% cotton
		Blue Line Pros Digital Colors For Comics by Aaron Hübrich Due to popular demand, Blue Line Pro presents the first in a series of Blue Line Pro 'how to' manual books with everything you would ever need to know about digital coloring, and then some. With 48 square-bound of full-color pages, long time digital colorist and Sketch columnist Aaron Hübrich walks you though the process of digitally coloring from start to finish, providing extensive commentaries and broken down step by step. In addition, Aaron shows that there is more then one way to color a cat by demonstrating alternative pathways for the same effects. Also available in a special CD-ROM edition, including includes several extra features on one easy to use CD. The compact disc includes a digital version of the book for easy viewing on the computer, ready-to-color high-resolution line art that corresponds with the lessons taught in the book, exclusive links to the internet for addition information and updates, and much, much more. CD comes sealed on inside back cover. Compatible with PC and Mac. SC, 8x10, 48pg, FC
		Btvs False Memories Tp by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL Remember that time when Buffy's little sister Dawn first found out that Buffy is the Slayer? And then when Angel almost killed Dawn, because no one had told her that he'd turned evil again? Buffy and the gang all have memories connected to Dawn, and only Buffy and Giles know they're not real. But there are still a lot of unanswered questions as to how Dawn came into Buffy's life, and where these memories come from. Now, Dawn has vanished without a trace, and the Scooby gang has no clue where to find her. But Buffy will stop at nothing to find her little sister, even if she has to face off against a cadre of crazed, bloodsucking monks and a former Vampire Slayer turned Slayer Vampire! Collecting issues #35-#38 of the ongoing series. o Mainstream media coverage of Buffy the Vampire Slayer has never been more enthusiastic than it is now, as critics and fans alike rave over the exciting sixth season of the hit television show, which started with Buffy's dramatic and controversial resurrection from the grave! On sale June 12. SC, 96pg, FC
		Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie Dvd Sub From Pioneer Entertainment! Sakura wins a trip to Hong Kong! Or does she? A mysterious force calls out to Sakura in her dreams, and she discovers a dangerous legacy lingering in the alleys of Hong Kong. Thank goodness Sakura can depend upon Li and his family to help her against one of Clow Reed's long lost enemies! Additionally, The Cardcaptor Sakura Movie will be released as an anamorphic collector's edition Bilingual DVD featuring 5.1 & 2.0 Audio for English & Japanese audio and extras as English & Japanese Trailers and Commercials, alternate angle footage, and more. Approximate running time: 86 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002.
		Dawn Return Of The Goddess Ltd Ed Hc by Joseph Michael Linsner In stores the week of March 13th. The Concept: There are reasons that the witches meet in secret. Pagans, Goddess worshippers...or Witches...the names may change, but those who have bowed at the feet of the Great Mother Goddess have been around since before recorded time. So have their enemies, who fear feminine power and hide in the shadows. Those who prey on the witches are so good at their grisly work that soon there are only two left-and one of them takes her own life rather than fall victim to the demons chasing her. With her dying breath, she summons Dawn, the Goddess of the earth, of birth and rebirth, and protector of the witches. Lucifer, prince of lies, and Ahura-Mazda, master of Heaven, may try to bar her path with treachery and swords, but neither Heaven nor Hell is safe from Dawn's quest for answers-and for bloody vengeance. Limited to 1500 copies. Allocations may occur. SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC
		Forge #3 What'll 10 bucks get you these days? A vintage Baron Karza? (Maybe, with one arm missing!) How about an autographed photo of Mike Teevee from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? (Hope you like black-and-white!) No friends, there's only one thing you can get for ten bucks that's good and true and of lasting value: Forge #3! This month's volume contains chapter one of the samurai epic The Path; chapters 19 and 20 of the all-ages saga, Meridian; the third installment of the extra-dimensional escape drama, Negation; and three chapters each of Mark Waid's Crux (6-8) and the smash-hit Sojourn (4-6)! Plus, a very special treat from the world of Sigil: chapter one of the two-part Saurian mini-series Unnatural Selection! Now with extra Vitamin P, Forge #3 weighs in at a brawny 272 pages for the same absurdly low price of just $9.95! SC, 7x10, 272pg, FC
		Green Lantern Circle Of Fire Tp Written by Brian K. Vaughan, Scott Beatty, Jay Faerber, and Judd Winick; art by Norm Breyfogle, Trevor McCarthy, Pete Woods, Cary Nord, Ron Randall, Randy Green, Robert Teranishi, and various; cover by Nord and Mark Lipka In stores May 22. Reprinting all seven issues of the GREEN LANTERN: CIRCLE OF FIRE event! A nightmarish creation from Green Lantern's childhood imagination has come to life. He is Oblivion, and he's on a direct course for Earth. Aided by six Green Lanterns from different time periods, Kyle Rayner must not only battle a foe from his childhood nightmares but his own inner demons and uncertainty as well. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 224 pg.
		Green Lantern Secret Files #3 Written by Ben Raab, Judd Winick, Dan Curtis Johnson, and various; art by Jamal Igle, Greg Scott, Martin Nodell, Brent Anderson, Philip Bond, Mick Gray, and various; cover by Jim Lee In stores May 29. After the cataclysmic events of GREEN LANTERN #150, explore the past and ever-changing present of Kyle Rayner and DC's other ring bearers! While Kyle fights a dangerous new foe, Jade's discovery of a different ring from Kyle's past causes her to have worries about their relationship (written by Ben Raab with art by Jamal Igle & Dan Davis). Plus: Chase and the DEO investigate the corrupting power of the various Green Lantern rings (written by Dan Curtis Johnson with art by Greg Scott & Mick Gray); the first-ever look at Kyle Rayner's 'City Dwellers' comic strip (written by Judd Winick with art by Philip Bond); an Alan Scott pinup by Golden Age Green Lantern artist Martin Nodell; and profiles of Kyle's enemies and allies! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 pg
		Gto Vol 3 Dvd From Tokyopop! Onizuka mentors a young (and very well endowed) female student that has been ostracized by her classmates. The bad news is not everyone thinks this teacher/student relationship is healthy. The good news is that The Great Teacher Onizuka doesn't care what other people think. Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Hopeless Savages Vol 1 Tp by Van Meter, Norrie, & Clugston-Major Family ties are the earliest ties that bind, setting the tone for the paths we will take in our future. So what if your father is Dirk Hopeless and your mother Nikki Savage, a superstar couple from the days of punk rock? When you're born a rebel, what can you possibly do to make yourself stand apart? For Rat Hopeless-Savage, the answer is to leave home and become a normal citizen with a nine-to-five job! This edition collects all four issues of the critically acclaimed mini-series, along with four special color stories - all under one cover for the first time - from writer Jen Van Meter and artists Christine Norrie, and Chynna Clugston-Major (Blue Monday). Cover by Andi Watson (Slow News Day). Digest format. SC, 112pg, PC
		How To Draw Dragonball Z Vol 2 Tp by B.S. Watson Have you caught the seven dragon balls and received your wish from Shenron the dragon? If not, here's the book to help you on your quest - a brand-new guide to how to draw everything Dragon Ball Z. Inside you'll find cool poses of all of your favorite characters, and with the step-by-step instructions you'll be rendering your own Dragon Ball Z adventures in no time! So grab a pencil, get some paper, and get drawing! (Scholastic Inc.) TP, 8x10, 32pg, FC
		Human Target Final Cut Hc Written by Peter Milligan; art and cover by Javier Pulido In stores May 29. Christopher Chance is hired to impersonate an aging film actor marked for death by an extortionist who preys upon the Hollywood glitteratti. What seems like an open-and-shut case results in Chance's being hired to find a missing child actor, and his cover leads him down a dangerous trail of drugs, violence and frustrated desperation. As Chance slips further into his cover identity, will he ever find a way back to his true self? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS HC, 7x10, 96pg, FC
		Jonny Double Tp Written by Brian Azzarello; ART by Eduardo Risso; PAINTED cover by Mark Chiarello In stores June 5. Collecting the noir VERTIGO miniseries by the team behind the critically-acclaimed 100 BULLETS. Jonny Double is a down-on-his-luck San Francisco P.I. who knows he's way past his prime. Desperate for rent money, he agrees to keep tabs on a rich man's wayward 20-something daughter, Faith. But Faith has other plans, and draws Jonny and others into a tangled scheme that quickly goes sour. Now their gang is hunted by unknown killers and threatened by betrayal from within. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 104 pg. Trade Paperback
		Jsa Vol 2 Darkness Falls Tp Written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns; ART by Stephen Sadowski, Michael Bair, Buzz, Marcos Martin, and Keith Champagne; COVER by Sadowski and Mark Farmer In stores June 12. The JSA is called upon once again to save the planet from malevolent forces that threaten the very fiber of the universe! But this time it's personal, as the foe they are fighting is a darkness-consumed Obsidian - son of Alan Scott, Sentinel. If that weren't enough, they must also confront the return of the Injustice Society and face the time-shattering threat of Extant! This trade paperback reprints JSA #6-15. For more information, see the feature article. Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. SC, 7x10, 232pg, FC
		Landlock Dvd From Manga Entertainment! The land of Zer'lue is in turmoil, ravaged by the technological might of Chairman Sana'ku and his evil, militaristic Zul'earth forces. In a rapidly unfolding story of treachery, deceit and betrayal, only one boy holds the power to defeat such overwhelming odds... a boy named Leu'der, who possess a mysterious red eye and the ability to control the power of the wind itself. Featuring character designs by the world-renowned Masamune Shirow (Ghost in the Shell). Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: January, 2002.