STAR159 -

		Legends And Lairs Spells & Spellcraft Hc This 176-page Legends & Lairs D20 System sourcebook offers scores of new arcane and divine spells, new metamagic feats, new clerical domains, rules for alchemical research and arcane libraries, and rules for new magical traditions. Release Date: February, 2002.
		Mage Knight Castle Gatehouse This huge, beautifully-sculpted, fully-painted gatehouse stands 7' tall and includes a working gate and portcullis. Perfect for any adventure or miniatures game, but designed with Mage Knight combat dials built in to keep track of damage and abilities, the gatehouse can be incorporated with the rest of the Mage Knight Castle pieces to construct fantastic castles, keeps, and other fortifications. Release Date: April, 2002.
		Nadia Secret Of Blue Water Vol 9 Dvd Nadia In Love From A.D. Vision! With King in the evil clutches of Grandis' former love, it will take everything Nadia and the rest of the crew have to save him! But, sinister forces from the past pursue them, while the last pieces of Nadia's heritage come together. Will her fate doom them all? Contains episodes 30-33. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Nowheresville Tp by Mark Ricketts The Concept: Dig this, daddy-o! A 1950s Greenwich Village beatnik seeks love and spiritual enlightenment, but instead finds himself embroiled in a mystery involving a murdered exotic dancer, a thrill-killing mobster, a hopped-up bebop jazz drummer, a ruthless Hollywood starlet, and a crooked cop. This cat is on an espresso-fueled, riffs-n-stiffs, one-way trip to nowheresville, baby! SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w
		Patlabor Mobile Police Tv Series Vol 2 Dvd From U.S. Manga Corp! Everybody loves Alphonse, a giant robot with huge guns to match! But technology marches on, and his police officer pilot may be forced to abandon him for a newer model. Together, they'll rescue a famous politician, hunt down a pesky demon, and solve a national conspiracy, all while causing worse trouble along the way! Contains episodes 6-10. Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Planet Of The Apes Vol 2 Bloodlines Tp by DAN ABNETT, IAN EDGINTON, ADRIAN SIBAR, POP MHAN, SANFORD GREENE, PACO MEDINA; cover by JOHN SNYDER The quest for answers continues as Esau, Seneca, Attar, and the human woman, Crow, flee from the vicious pursuit of ape soldiers. When they make a stand in a snowy forest, all seems lost. A mysterious forest legend, a warrior in black armor, may provide a rescue...but will he be saving our heroes for a worse fate? New battles spark a new war between the ape nation and the collaborative ape-human resistance. But some allegiances - and destinies - are still left undefined. Will Attar, the once imposing military captain, return to Derkein to try to stop the bloodshed? Or, will he continue his consuming, idealistic quest for Ari? Will Seneca, formerly of the ape senate, lead the resistance forces proudly against his ape brothers? What role will the near-mythical Chimerae play? And, will Esau, the human rebel leader, stand at Seneca's side, or make an unpredictable move to bolster solely human forces, and rid the planet of their ape overlords...forever?! Collects issue #4-#6 of the ongoing series. On sale May 15. SC, 80pg, FC
		Resident Evil Code Veronica Vol 1 Tp Written by Lee chung hing; translated by Ted Adams and Kris Oprisko; ART AND COVER by Hui King Sum In stores June 12. The Hong Kong Resident Evil comics are translated for the first time into English! After barely surviving her experience in Raccoon City, Claire Redfield searches for clues that will help her learn the whereabouts of her missing brother, Chris. To her horror, she discovers the evil Umbrella Corporation has headquarters outside of Raccoon City. Flesh-eating zombies, monstrous beasts and strange mutations are spreading around the globe. While she searches for her brother, Claire begins to uncover the details behind the bio-tech conspiracy. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC
		Ronin Warrior Vol 3 Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! Long ago, the evil Talpa and his Dynasty waged war upon the Earth from his supernatural realm. Defeated by a lone warrior, Talpa was banished, but never forgotten. Reigniting his thirst for power, Talpa along with his Warlords have once again invaded the mortal realm seeking to conquer the inhabitants of the Earth once and for all. But the forces of darkness are not unopposed - Protected by a mystical elemental armor, five young men known as the Ronin Warriors are the last line of defense against Talpa and his supernatural army. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Sailor Moon Vol 3 The Man In The Tuxedo Mask Dvd Dub From A.D. Vision! From enchanted cameras to dangerous dollies, the evil forces of the Negavese will stop at nothing in their efforts to aid Queen Beryl in her plans to conquer the Earth! But when they send a fake Tuxedo Mask to do their dirty work, they make a crucial mistake, because the real Tuxedo Mask doesn't like being imitated! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Sailor Moon Vol 4 Secret Of The Sailor Scouts Dvd Dub From A.D. Vision! When Queen Beryl sends her evil henchman after the long lost Silver Emperium Crystal, a magic crystal that can shape the destiny of the universe, Sailor Moon and her scouts really have their hands full! What the scouts don't know is that one of their friends has made a dangerous choice that could put everyone in jeopardy! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Storm Riders Gn #3 by Wing-Shing Ma Finally, Conquer seizes Mud Buddha! Mud Buddha tells him that Cloud and Wind will become a threat to his future. To prevent Cloud and Wind from taking over his power, Conquer starts spreading rumors to split them up. Cloud finds and kills the trader and his clan. Cloud has become the ultimate fighter with no mercy for anyone; he seeks Kong-Chi, wife of Frost, his soul mate to comfort his mind. Wind accidentally finds out about this affair and suggests Cloud either leave her alone or get out of Kung Fu society with her forever. How can Wind, Cloud and Frost deal with this? Can they forgive each other? SC, 120pg, FC
		Teach Me Vol 1 Gn (A) FC, 72pg
		To Afghanistan And Back Hc by Ted Rall The world's first 'Instant Graphic Novel!' When U.S. bombs started raining on the Taliban, Rall didn't just watch it on TV -- he jumped on a plane straight to the war zone to get the real story for himself. But the only cartoonist to go to Afghanistan got more than he bargained for, way more than his previous gut-wrenching trip deep up the legendary Silk Road. Within days of arriving, armed men were hunting down journalists to murder and rob them. Waving funnies didn't help. From the gruesome spectacle of a Taliban prisoner blowing himself up with grenades to the hilarious image of mujahideen lining up for shaves and DVD porn a day after joining the Northern Alliance, you can count on Rall for a decidedly different take on this gritty war. To Afghanistan and Back features as its centerpiece a 50-page graphic novel travelogue of his experience as a cartoonist and war correspondent. It also includes Rall's articles, cartoons and photos as filed from the front for the Village Voice and syndicated throughout America. HC, 6x9, 112pg, b&w
		Uncle Sam Poster Art by Reed Crandall Advance-solicited; in stores May 22. He's an American institution... and when trouble beckons, Uncle Sam's not one to back down from a fight! Featuring the classic Golden Age art from the cover of NATIONAL COMICS #26 by legendary artist Reed Crandall, this 24' x 36' UNCLE SAM POSTER is a powerful symbol of American strength and resolve. Retailers, please note: The UNCLE SAM 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 March-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. Poster, 24x36, FC
		Urusei Yatsura Tv Series Vol 6 Dvd Sub From AnimEigo! Urusei Yatsura explores the relationship between Ataru Moroboshi, possibly the most unfaithful, unlucky and lecherous idiot to have ever been born...and Lum, a tigerskin-bikini clad alien package of sex appeal, jealousy and electricity who's fallen for him. This humorous, ingenious, and chaotic series chronicles the misadventures of these two stubborn teenagers along with a veritable entourage of absurdly-unique characters. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Urusei Yatsura Tv Series Vol 7 Dvd Sub From AnimEigo! Urusei Yatsura explores the relationship between Ataru Moroboshi, possibly the most unfaithful, unlucky and lecherous idiot to have ever been born...and Lum, a tigerskin-bikini clad alien package of sex appeal, jealousy and electricity who's fallen for him. This humorous, ingenious, and chaotic series chronicles the misadventures of these two stubborn teenagers along with a veritable entourage of absurdly-unique characters. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Urusei Yatsura Tv Series Vol 8 Dvd Sub From AnimEigo! Urusei Yatsura explores the relationship between Ataru Moroboshi, possibly the most unfaithful, unlucky and lecherous idiot to have ever been born...and Lum, a tigerskin-bikini clad alien package of sex appeal, jealousy and electricity who's fallen for him. This humorous, ingenious, and chaotic series chronicles the misadventures of these two stubborn teenagers along with a veritable entourage of absurdly-unique characters. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Urusei Yatsura Tv Series Vol 9 Dvd From AnimEigo! Urusei Yatsura explores the relationship between Ataru Moroboshi, possibly the most unfaithful, unlucky and lecherous idiot to have ever been born...and Lum, a tigerskin-bikini clad alien package of sex appeal, jealousy and electricity who's fallen for him. This humorous, ingenious, and chaotic series chronicles the misadventures of these two stubborn teenagers along with a veritable entourage of absurdly-unique characters. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Spider-Man Vs Green Goblin Poster - Alex Ross A Diamond Select Release! From the paintbrush of superstar artist, Alex Ross! The Green Goblin readies his attack as Spidey prepares to spring into action on this stunning wall art from DST - the perfect complement to DST's Ultimate Spider-Man and Green Goblin Mini-Busts being offered this month! First seen as the cover to the Overstreet Big, Big Price Guide, this beautiful image is now available for display in your home or office! This horizontal image measures 34' x 22 Ľ', with a white outline border to allow for framing. The 'Summer of Spider-Man' is almost upon us, and what better way to celebrate the big screen debut of Ol' Web-Head than to pick up the newest Alex Ross Spider-Man masterpiece? Guaranteed to ship April 2002! Poster, 34x22, FC
		801 Tts Airbats Vol 1 Dvd From A.D. Vision! Meet the fighter pilots of the 801 Tactical Training Squadron, code-named the Airbats. The Airbats are the hottest, wildest team of female flyers you'll ever meet, and when they climb into the cockpit, the clear blue skies of Japan aren't big enough to contain all the aerial action these ladies get into! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		100 Bullets Vol 4 Foregone Tomorrow Tp Written by Brian Azzarello; ART by Eduardo Risso, Frank Miller, Jim Lee, Dave Gibbons, J.G. Jones, Paul Pope, Tim Bradstreet, Lee Bermejo, Joe Jusko, Jordi Bernet, and Mark Chiarello; PAINTED cover by Dave Johnson In stores June 19. The fourth collection of the critically-acclaimed VERTIGO series by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso is here. The story of Agent Graves, Mr. Shepherd, and the mysterious Minutemen continues in this volume reprinting 100 BULLETS #20-30. More light is shed on the history of the Minutemen and the organization that created them, what is planned for their future, and the conflict between Graves and the Trust that lies at the heart of everything. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 264pg, FC
		Adv Of The Mini Goddess Vol 3 Urd Files Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! Whenever Keichi leaves the house, Belldandy, Urd and Skuld shrink themselves to play with the other residents of the area - including their clueless rat sidekick, Gan. Whether it's fishing lessons by Gan or the case files of Detective Skuld, the goddess adventures are dangerously funny! Based on the characters from Ah! My Goddess the Movie and the Oh! My Goddess Manga! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Battle Of The Planets Wall Scroll #2 A Diamond Select Release! G-Force is back! This all-new wall scroll features the entire team as well as Zoltar and the mighty agents of Specter. Turn back to those fun and forgotten days of your youth and re-live the adventures of the secret teenage team assembled to protect the earth from the might robots of Specter! This wall scroll measures 27' x 34' and is printed on satin to provide for longer life and more vibrant colors. Transmute! Guaranteed to ship in May 2002! Wall Scroll, 27x34, FC
		Blade Of The Immortal Vol 10 Secrets Tp by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Anotsu Kagehisa, murderous leader of the rogue Ittö-ryü, has journeyed to the mountains far from Edo to the romote Shingyötö-ryü dojo under invitation to bring the sword school under his wing. But instead of a warm welcome, Anotsu finds a dojo full of angry young men who don't want to take orders from an upstart, unless he can proves he's tougher than the best of them! That sits just fine with Anotsu, who has dedicated his life to putting the killing back into Japan's formalized sword schools, but Anotsu suspects that something more than proof of his worthiness lies beneath the challenge. Meanwhile, the immortal swordsman, Manji, is recovering from a battle that left him literally cut to pieces. His charge, Rin, is till nowhere to be found, bound for vengeance against Anotsu, but soon his troubles may become a bit more immediate, troubles that even an immortal may not survive! Collecting issues #58-#65 of the ongoing series. FOR MATURE READERS. On sale June 12. SC, 232pg, b&w
		City Hunter Secret Service Dvd From A.D. Vision! James McGuire's life is so dangerous he has to hire bodyguards for his Secret Service agents. It doesn't help that his chief agent is actually his long-lost daughter. Luckily for him, Joe and Kaori are behind on the rent and need the work! But a dark secret from McGuire's past threatens to destroy him and his lovely daughter Anna. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Daredevil Yellow Hc cover by tim sale • THE SCOOP: Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, the fan-favorite creators of Batman: The Long Halloween, bring their signature style to Marvel's Man Without Fear... and we're collecting their acclaimed tale in one deluxe hardcover edition! • THE STORY: Focusing on the events leading up to his costumed debut, this deluxe hardcover presents a Matt Murdock full of youthful exhuberance and unyielding optimism. It is the maturation of Matt as a person and his growing love for Karen Page, rather than the criminal underground of Hell's Kitchen, that grabs the spotlight here. Sale's breathtaking art makes this the perfect story for Marvel's new line of prestige hardcovers! • THE FORMAT: This 144-page hardcover is printed on 7 1/4' x 10 7/8' glossy stock paper.
		Doublecross More Or Less Gn by Tony Consiglio Tony Consiglio's Doublecross is one of the funniest and longest-running mini-comics in the biz. Whether you've been lucky enough to see it before or not, here's your chance to grab a cool collection of the best parts of the entire Doublecross saga. Telling a complete story, this hilarious excerpt has us heading to Queens, New York to get a glimpse of Tony's family life, odd jobs, and soon-to-be girlfriends - well, more or less. SC, 6x9, 64pg, b&w
		Farscape Season 2 Box 1 Dvd From A.D. Vision! Determined to avoid the villainous Scorpius' pursuit after the destruction of the Peacekeeper Gammak base, Moya, the sentient Leviathan spaceship, is forced to abandon her newborn offspring, Talyn, to the devious Peacekeeper Crais' care so she and her crew can safely navigate the uncharted territories of space. As they traverse the galaxies in their quest for a way to their respective home worlds, Moya's crew must deal with the consequences of her decision, as well as encounter many hostile aliens and the dangers they present. This set contains the first four episodes of Farscape's second season. Release Date: June, 2002.
		First Vol 2 Tp by Barbara Kesel & Various Collecting The First #8-13, plus almost 30 pages of back-up stories, this volume continues the personality politics of the 'First,' gods of the CrossGen Universe in the process of being deposed from that self-proclaimed role because of the creation of the Sigil-Bearers. Anxiety over the powerful new arrivals has ruptured the fault lines in the social structure of the First, causing Ingra, Leader of House Sinister, to make a bold move to begin her planned takeover of House Dexter. Seahn has collected together the unhappy second-born, ready to demand that they be given equal status to the First. Persha, Ingra's daughter, sneaks over to House Dexter to meet Pyrem, her father and Leader of that House. And Gannish the Truthseeker visits a small blue-green globe and learns a frightening truth about the reality of the First. Written by Barbara Kesel, with art by Bart Sears, Andrea Di Vito, and Andy Smith, with inks by Smith, Rob Hunter, Andrew Hennessy, John Dell, Drew Geraci, and colors by Mike Atiyeh, Jason Lambert, and Rob Schwager. New cover by Bart Sears and Michael Atiyeh. SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC
		Golden Boy Vol 2 Bound For Glory Dvd From A.D. Vision! How does he do it? Whether he's an idiot or a genius, you have to give Golden Boy Kintaro Oe credit for always knowing how to turn the ladies on. The problem is, once he's turned them on, he doesn't know how to turn them off! Contains episodes 4-6. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE
		Green Lantern Sinestro Power Ring Prop Sculpted by Sam Greenwell Advance-solicited; in stores June 26. The series of Green Lantern Power Ring Props continues with the GREEN LANTERN SINESTRO POWER RING PROP! Once one of the greatest of the Green Lanterns, Sinestro of Korugar was corrupted by his power and was stripped of his ring by the Guardians of the Universe. But a yellow Power Ring from the anti-matter universe of Qward returned Sinestro to power...and made him one of the greatest threats the GL Corps and the universe has ever faced! Sinestro's ring is faithfully recreated in yellow-coated metal, set in a base against a fully sculpted, cold-cast porcelain bust of the villain himself standing approximately 5' tall on a 3 1/2' diameter base. The ring is removable from the base but is not intended to be worn. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN SINESTRO POWER RING PROP 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.
		Madman Adventures Tp by Mike Allred Yes, it's that Madman! Who else? Oni Press is proud to be reprinting the second mini-series in full-color! Originally released by Tundra, the trade paperback of these comics went out-of-print quite some time ago, leaving new Mike Allred fans (the folks who jumped on board with X-Force and The Atomics) floundering. They wanted to know all about Frank Einstein, but they couldn't make it happen. Now, they can! And this is the cool one, too, where Madman goes back in time and you get to see Mike draw cool dinosaurs and stuff. This is history, folks. You need to know it to understand the present. Plus, this edition features a new cover, the color version of the first ever Frank Einstein story, and a special gallery section! SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC
		Marionette Generation Vol 3 Tp by Haruhiko Mikimoto From the character designer for Robotech and Gundam! Lunch's origins are revealed! Is the sentient doll a new type of life, or is she some sort of space/time anomaly? Then, Lunch's consciousness is transferred into a human girl in Tokyo who is having some trouble with her boyfriend and the only thing Lunch can do is play dumb! Plus, Izumi gets involved in a strange mind-meld; and Kinoko must go on a date with a creepy otaku! Ewww! SC, 5x7, 160pg, b&w
		Maxion Book 3 Tp Waves Of Misfortune Maki, Shion, and Yuichiro have enough problems just trying to decide amongst themselves where their feelings lie. Now its time for things to get much more complicated with two more otherworldly love interests. Its love, lust and scandal in Maxion Book Three: Waves Of Misfortune! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w
		Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Vol 5 Tp by Kazuhisa Kondo The official manga adaptation of the classic mecha anime! Operation Odessa, the Federal Force's campaign to take back the mineral-rich regions of Eastern Europe, has begun. The Federation and Zeon clash in a titanic struggle for supremacy, and the crew of White Base find themselves struggling for victory-and their own survival-amid the chaos. Then, when White Base puts in to port in Belfast, Amuro and the crew receive a most unwelcome visitor! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w
		Phantom Lady Action Figure Advance-solicited; in stores July 10. Armed with a black light-ray projector that enables her to turn invisible and project total darkness to confound her foes, Sandra Knight is Phantom Lady! With goggles that enable her to see in the darkness she creates, Phantom Lady is a shining light in the war against evil and injustice. The PHANTOM LADY ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation, stands approximately 6 1/8' tall, and features translucent, non-removable goggles. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The CLASSIC HEROES: PHANTOM LADY 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 March-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. Figure
		Punisher Hc cover by STEVE DILLON • THE SCOOP: A killer compilation collecting the entire 12-issue Marvel Knights limited series of 2000, plus the out-of-print PUNISHER KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE -- all in one super-size hardcover, now with tons of behind-the-scenes extras! • THE STORY: The scourge of the underworld returns to blast the dirtbags and dealers off the mean streets of New York City! Look for old friends, strangely changed enemies, and tons of trademark humor and ultra-violence -- as only writer Garth Ennis, penciler Steve Dillon & Co. can deliver! • THE BUZZ: 'Ennis' dark wit and Dillon's no-nonsense visual style are a perfect match -- and make for a story that is pure blood, guts and mayhem... and above all else, a damn fine read.' - IGN.com • THE FORMAT: 352-page hardcover. Printed on 7 1/4' x 10m 7/8' glossy stock paper.
		Question Action Figure Advance-solicited; in stores July 10. Crusading journalist Vic Sage made a name for himself by opposing the forces of crime. But when reporting on criminal activity proved to be ineffective, Sage adopted the identity of The Question, a faceless - thanks to the featureless facemask he wore - opponent of injustice! THE QUESTION ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation, stands approximately 6 3/8' tall, and comes with a removable hat with an attached mask. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The CLASSIC HEROES: THE QUESTION 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 March-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. Figure
		Ranma 1/2 Forever Vol 1 Dvd Dub Initiation Night From Viz Communications! Ranma is told the Tendo Dojo will lose its successor if he doesn't win the next contest, but 'kick-the-can' maybe just another way to say 'Kick-the-Ranma'! Then, the principle is off on an inspection tour, and he's put his 17-year-old son, Tatewaki Kuno, in charge! And, the Jusenkyo Guide claims he's just on a sightseeing tour, but could his surprise visit have something to do with Ranma and Genma's mishap at Jusenkyo Spring? Approximate running time: 78 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Real Bout High School Vol 2 Gn by Reiji Saiga & Sora Inoue In a school where the martial arts are standard curriculum, it takes more than great grades to rise to the top of the class. As rival students at Daimon High throw down their best moves in all-out K-Fight battle, the action in the ring heats up more than ever. Samurai Girl Ryoko is set on breaking bones as a Samurai Nurse, but there are plenty of challengers ready to knock her out for good! And with teachers entering the ring to duke it out, all bets are off! Who has time for homework when there's a battle to catch? Launching in authentic manga format -- right-to-left! A leading anime and manga property in its native Japan, Real Bout High School makes its first appearance here in the U.S. Don't miss Real Bout's favorite Samurai Girl, Ryoko's butt-kicking adventure on DVD. 100% digital animation! From the makers of Gatekeepers and Blue Submarine #6 The soundtrack CD will also pump you up for the graphic novel adventures! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w
		Road To Perdition Sc Written Max Allan Collins; art and cover by Richard Piers Rayner In stores July 3. A new edition of this much-demanded Graphic Mystery arrives just in time for the soon-to-be-released motion picture starring Tom Hanks! Michael O' Sullivan is a hitman, but he's also an upstanding husband and father of two young boys. When his worlds collide, taking the lives of both his wife and the younger of his sons, O'Sullivan and his surviving son leave their sedate home life behind and embark on a startling father-and-son journey of revenge. Co-published (with a separate edition) from Pocket Books. For more information, see the feature article. Paradox Compact Format. MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 304pg, B&W
		Soul Hunter Vol 5 City Of Fire Dvd From A.D. Vision! Two potent forces are locked in a frightening standoff. Leading the allied forces of the North and West, Taikoubou and crew attempt to establish a new ruling dynasty. Across the battlefield, noble Bunchu heads the Emperor's army, reinforced by the sudden return of the Yin princes - now immortals augmented with incredible powers! Will either side back down from the brink of a catastrophic final battle that no one can win? Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Soultaker Vol 3 Blood Betrayal Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! Kyousuke meets his real mother! Still, the mysteries surrounding his existence only deepen. After losing his resonance with the flickers, Kyousuke is forced to turn to his enemies at the Hospital for help, but the Kirihara Group attacks! Shiro reveals his ties to the Kirihara Group as the Hospital falls to their attack, but facts fail to dispel the mysteries and lead to more desperate moments! Soon, Kyousuke faces the Soul Anubis and must test the ultimate limits of his Soul Taker abilities! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Star Wars Mace Windu 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. Mace Windu was a senior member of the Jedi High council. His wisdom and experience were legendary, and his words carried great weight.
		Steam Detectives Vol 5 Tp by Kia Asamiya Anime-style action, American comics, and film noir meet in the stylish mystery series by Kia Asamiya, creator of Dark Angel and Silent Möbius! Steam City is under attack by the wily Dr. Guilty! To stop this madman from wreaking any more havoc, Narutaki and Goriki must combine their strength against the (not so) good doctor and his new Megamaton - Shadow Bolt No. 3! Then, a little girl from the street stumbles into Ling-Ling's hospital seeking a rare cure to her illness. Narutaki teams up with Detective Onigawara to help him find the medicine, but not before criminals Wolf and Carlos highjack the zeppelin they're aboard! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w
		Tim Hunter Action Figure Advance-solicited; in stores June 5. From the pages of VERTIGO's HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC comes the original young mage in training, Tim Hunter! Destined for greatness in the realm of the mystic arts, Tim Hunter travels the world of the mundane and the supernatural in search of wisdom. The TIM HUNTER ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation, stands approximately 6 1/4' tall and comes packaged with an owl. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The MAGIC & MYSTERY: TIM HUNTER 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.
		Ultimate Spider-Man Vol 3 Tp cover by mark bagley brian michael bendis (w)/mark bagley (p)/art thibert (i) • THE SCOOP: The red-hot story continues as Dr. Octopus strikes! • THE STORY: If juggling high school and a fledgling career as a super hero wasn't enough, Peter Parker now must contend with the deranged Dr. Otto Octavious -- out to kill everyone and anyone associated with the accident that grafted hideous metal tentacles to his body! And that includes Peter Parker! • THE BUZZ: 'To call Marvel's Ultimate line 'popular' would be like saying Britney Spears is 'cute.''- Wizard, the Comics Magazine • THE FORMAT: 176-page trade paperback.
		Uncle Sam Action Figure Advance-solicited; in stores July 10. He is the living personification of the American ideal... the bearded, white-haired, top-hat-wearing Uncle Sam! Since the time of the American Revolution, this super-human symbol of the U.S. has appeared when his country was in crisis, battling for the rights and freedoms of Americans everywhere. The UNCLE SAM ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation, and stands approximately 6 Ľ' tall (7' tall with removable hat). Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The CLASSIC HEROES: UNCLE SAM 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 March-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. Figure
		Universe X Vol 2 Tp new painted cover by alex ross • THE SCOOP: World-renowned illustrator Alex Ross (MARVELS, Kingdom Come) continues his vision of Marvel's alternate future! • THE STORY: Ross is joined by Brent Anderson, Doug Braithwaite, Jim Krueger, Tom Palmer, Ron Randall, Bill Reinhold, John Totleben, Thomas Yeates, and more as he reveals wild new versions of the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men! Plus: an all-new painted cover by Ross! • THE FORMAT: 336-page trade paperback.
		Wonder Woman The Hiketeia Hc Written by Greg Rucka; ART by J.G. Jones and Wade Von Grawbadger; PAINTED cover by Jones In stores June 19. Wonder Woman faces off against her JLA-companion Batman in this thrilling hardcover by Greg Rucka, J.G. Jones & Wade Von Grawbadger! An ancient, long-forgotten ritual bonds Diana to a young lady from Gotham City with a deeply troubled past. Worse yet, Wonder Woman is trapped into the role of her teacher and protector, and soon discovers that she also must stand between her student and the earthly justice that the Dark Knight so rightly seeks. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A softcover edition will not be offered with an in-store date earlier than December, 2002. Look for signed and Re-Marked versions in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7x10, 96pg, FC
		Astro Boy Vol 4 Tp by OSAMA TEZUKA; translation by FREDERIK L. SCHODT Standing shoulder to shoulder with comics and animation icons Krazy Kat, Mickey Mouse, and Tin Tin, Osama Tezuka's Astro Boy remains as fresh today as when the boy robot first appeared nearly fifty years ago. And Tezuka's Astro Boy original manga are now finally available in America in an English-language edition, produced in collaboration with Studio Proteus and translated by Frederik L. Schodt, well-known to manga readers for his work on Ghost in the Shell. In this volume: Astro fights to free abused robots from a robot theme park that masks a secret weapons factory; Astro and fellow robots are stranded on the moon only to discover a valley full of diamonds...but they are not alone, and the diamonds are not unguarded; Astro becomes trapped in the twentieth century after a child prodigy's time machine breaks down; and Professor Ochanomizu and Astro Boy are caught up in a movement to overthrow a dictator who has a machine capable of producing human clones...and a force of evil robots to defend it! On sale June 26 SC, 216pg, b&w, 4 1/2' x 7'
		Simpsons Big Book Of Bart Simpson Tp by Matt Groening & Bill Morrison Bart Simpson: Troublemaker? Juvenile joker? Menace to society?! How about just plain old 'kid'? Featuring stories from the first four issues of Bart Simpson, see Bart at his best in school, at the zoo, in space, being cloned, in love, as Bartman, and just doing what America's most famous underachiever is known for - getting in over his head, and finding his way out of trouble with class and flair, sometimes, a little less for wear! SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC
		Edge #3 Question: When is fat pretty? Answer: When it's a fat, 272-page comics compendium! That's right, Edge has gotten even beefier. But don't worry - it's still kept its fine good looks, thanks to fantastic artists like Butch Guice, Mike Perkins, and Laura DePuy, the art team responsible for the fourth installment of Ruse! Edge #3 also carries two chapters each of The First (13 & 14), Mystic (18 & 19), and Sigil (19 & 20). Speaking of Sigil, this volume of Edge presents the first volume of the Saurian mini-series Unnatural Selection. Anchoring this enormously entertaining edition of Edge are chapters 18, 19, and 20 of Scion. Part medieval adventure, part sci-fi epic, Scion is a textbook example of the genre-diversity that is CrossGen's hallmark. The only thing that keeps this book from bursting at the seams is a high-strength cardstock cover built to survive gale-force winds. What's not fat about Edge #3 is the price, which remains a very healthy $9.95! SC, 7x10, 272pg, FC
		Eightball Like A Velvet Glove Cast In Iron Tp by Daniel Clowes Another printing of the softcover version of Daniel Clowes' greatest surrealist graphic novel? Yep. Collects all 10 chapters of Eightball's terrifying and fascinating journey into madness. As Clay Loudermilk attempts to unravel the mysteries behind a snuff film, he finds himself involved with an increasingly bizarre cast of characters, including a pair of sadistic cops who carve a strange symbol into the heel of Clay's foot; a horny over-the-hill suburban woman whose sexual encounter with a mysterious water creature produced a grotesquely misshapen, but no less horny, mutant daughter; a dog with no orifices whatsoever (it has to be fed by injection); two ominous victims of extremely bad hair implants; a charismatic Manson-like cult leader who plans to kidnap a famous advice columnist and many more! MATURE READERS. SC, 120pg, b&w
		Electric Girl Vol 2 Tp by Mike Brennan Electric Girl Volume 2 is a fun-filled collection of stories of the decidedly all-ages comic book. If having electrical powers doesn't complicate a young girl's life as it is, add an invisible trouble-making gremlin into the mix and then things will get very interesting. Electric Girl stars Virginia (the young girl who happens to have the electrical powers), her dog Blammo, and her invisible friend, the gremlin Oogleeoog, and chronicles their various misadventures through life. This volume collects the stories from the second four issues of the Electric Girl comic book by Eisner-nominated cartoonist Mike Brennan. SC, 152 pages
		Everquest Transformation Written by Devin Grayson; ART and cover by Philip S. Tan and Gary Mayoralgo; COVER by Whilce Portacio and Richard Friend In stores June 26. A brand-new story based on Sony Online Entertainment's award-winning EverQuest - the most successful online fantasy role-playing game ever! It's a perilous adventure in which a Dark Elf warrior and an unusual band of misfits must find a lost piece of mystical armor. Can this motley crew survive the dangers of Norrath to claim its prize? Or will they succumb to death's cold embrace? For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 pg
		Hakes Price Guide To Character Toys 4th Ed 'The Definitive Visual Guide and Checklist' returns with a new edition and power-packed exploration of the phenomenal history of comic character collectibles. Presented in a format larger than The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide with more than 900 pages, this book is the definitive visual guide and checklist for character toys! This edition includes more than 13,000 photo illustrated entries and more than 39,000 prices in 360 unique categories! It's all in here! Toy Story, Uncle Scrooge, Spider-Man, Superman, Small Soldiers, Superhero Resins, Batman, Muhammad Ali, Disneyana, Roy Rogers, Buck Rogers, KISS, Mickey Mouse, The Lone Ranger, Puppet Master, Elvis, The Phantom, X-Men, Charlie Chaplin, The Cisco Kid, Donald Duck, Captain Marvel, Laurel & Hardy, Howdy Doody, Planet of the Apes, MAD, Hopalong Cassidy, Captain America, Toy Guns and more! Many rare and one-of-kind collectibles are included and thousands of new toys have been added since the previous edition! All this and more! SC
		Hardware Wars Dvd From Tapeworm Video Distributors! The Farce is back! This hilarious classic Star Wars parody is a sprawling space saga of romance, rebellion, and household appliances, now fully-restored by director/creator Ernie Fosselius, with dozens of outrageous new features including the director's documentary, producer commentary, a rare look at the pirated foreign version, numerous interviews, the original shooting script, and more! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Jist Creating The Dc Universe Book One Tp Written by Stan Lee with Michael Uslan; ART by Joe Kubert, Jim Lee, John Buscema, Dave Gibbons, Michael Wm. Kaluta, Gene Colan, Kyle Baker, José Luis Garciá-Lopez, Adam Hughes, Scott Williams, Dick Giordano, and Tom Palmer; COVER by Stuart Immonen In stores June 26. Living legend Stan Lee joins with some of comics' greatest artists to create original characters based on the names of classic DC characters! This first of three volumes collecting Lee's one-of-a-kind one-shots reprints JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOE KUBERT CREATING BATMAN, JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JIM LEE CREATING WONDER WOMAN, JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOHN BUSCEMA CREATING SUPERMAN, JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH DAVE GIBBONS CREATING GREEN LANTERN, and five Profile Pages from JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE… SECRET FILES #1! Also included is a gallery of sketches and 'behind-the-scenes' material. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC
		Jist With Walter Simonson Creating Sandman Written by Stan Lee (lead story) and Michael Uslan (backup); ART by Walter Simonson (lead) and Richard Corben (backup); covers by Simonson (front) and Adam Hughes (back) In stores June 12. The penultimate JUST IMAGINE… one-shot introduces an incredible new hero, courtesy of living legend Stan Lee and artist Walter Simonson (ORION, Thor)! When Earth is menaced by a 'coma plague' dooming humanity to eternal sleep, only the newly chosen hero of the Dream Realm - the Sandman - can offer any hope. But will astronaut Larry Wilton be up to the challenge? Plus, an 'On the Street' backup illustrated by Richard Corben (HELLBLAZER, Cage). For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 pg
		Knight Hunters Vol 3 Lonely Heart Dvd From AnimeWorks! The secret connections between Wiess and the Takatori family are finally revealed. Hirofumi Takatori captures Omi, but will the youngest member of Wiess be able to fight back once he discovers their relationship? Aya is disillusioned by a discovery about Persia, and vows to leave the group forever. All this, and the final showdown between Wiess and their arch-nemeses, the assassin group Schwarz! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Kurogane Comm Vol 3 Future Horizons Dvd From Anime Works! Kanoto, with his innate distrust of robots, doesn't know what to make of Haruka and her friends. His guardian robot Honi is threatening everyone, while Haruka desperately bids for his friendship. Caught between the loss of his parents and the dream of finding other humans, Kanoto must choose sides before the climatic battle! Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Lone Wolf & Cub Vol 22 Heaven & Earth Tp by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by GOSEKI KOJIMA Rain. Poison. Explosives. Vengeance. It's a deadly combination that forms a volatile mixture of deceit, betrayal, and hate as the final showdown between Lone Wolf assassin Ogami Itto and his nemesis Retsudo begins. While the torrential rains continue to pound Edo, the fiery Retsudo and his bloodthirsty Yagyu army rush along the banks of the swelling Hatcho River, racing to beat a load of explosives that's traveling down the other side, heading right into the hands of the vengeful samurai Ogami. Meanwhile, the cunning poisoner Abeno sees his chance to destroy both sides as they run headlong on their collision course - he's going flood all of Edo! Forced to put their battle aside, Ogami and Retsudo find themselves fighting side by side to save all of Edo from the floods, while Ogami's little son Daigoro wanders alone, fighting for his life and searching for his father! It's a deluge of evil, and it threatens to wash away all that stands in its path! o Every story in each new volume of Lone Wolf and Cub is being presented to American readers for the first time! o A true roller coaster ride all the way to the finish! FOR MATURE READERS. On sale June 26. SC, 288pg, b&w, 4' x 6'
		Love Hina Vol 3 Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! A thief has stolen the rent money of Hinata Inn and everyone panics. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman appears in Hinata with her pet alligator, wrecking havoc all across town! Then, Naru becomes a celebrity idol, which leads to Keitaro worrying about her studies. And, when Motoko runs out of clean clothes, she's forced to wear a dress! Furthermore, her swordsmanship has been foiled by not only Tama-chan but also Keitaro! Plus, Shinobu quests for her first kiss. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Phantom Vol 2 Gn Singh Web by Ben Raab & Fernando Blanco Since 1936, he has been thrilling his newspaper audience worldwide. Now, welcome the comics return of the first costumed adventure hero, The Phantom! The bloodthirsty Singh Brotherhood is one of the Phantom's oldest foes. Deep within the Bengali jungle lies their most revered and evil treasure, The Singh Web! It's diabolical secret existed quietly for years, that is until the stunning and ambitious archeologist Dr. Veronica Roberts got her mitts on it. Now, with it's rest disturbed and it's terrible supernatural force placing the entire world at risk, the Phantom must embark on an adventure that will lead him from the streets of New York to the gates of Shaolin. Unfortunately, Hassan Singh, current head of the pirate empire, is a step ahead of him! Hurry, mighty Phantom, before it's too late! Cover by Joel Naprstek. Squarebound. FC, 48pg
		Ruse Vol 1 Tp Enter The Detective by Waid, Guice & Johnson, Perkins & Neary; Colored by DePuy & Lambert Collected at last - the first six issues of CrossGen's newest breakout hit, Ruse! As the world's greatest detective, Simon Archard long ago lost interest in crimes that present to him absolutely no challenge… but when a sudden spate of extraordinary homicides and impossible events threatens the gas-lit streets of Partington, only Archard and his partner Emma Bishop can separate the guilty from the innocent. Sherlock Holmes meets the X-Files-Ruse mingles the Victorian detective genre with equal helpings of suspense and comedy. The CrossGen Universe has long had a sense of mystery. Now, at last it has a detective! New cover by Butch Guice and Laura DePuy. SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC
		Saber Marionette J-X Vol 2 Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! Bloodberry, disappointed after a date with Otaru, goes awry and joins the circus! Meanwhile, Lime meets a fairy, but when she tries to introduce her new friend to Otaru and Company, no one believes her! And finally, Otaru and the Marionettes decide to sneak Lorelei out of the castle for a small outing, but things don't go as planned when Lorelei vanishes and a new enemy appears! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Short Cuts Vol 1 Tp by Usumaru Furuya So what is this fascination with that extreme variant of the Japanese teenage girl; that highly evolved creation of Japan's frenetically trendy consumer culture... the ko-gal? Short Cuts is the comic strip that takes you on a bizarre illustrated journey into the ko-gal's world. In his American book-publication debut, creator Usumaru Furuya takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the ko-gal with his characteristic bizarre, irreverent, and often surreal humor. In this volume: Crushes and more crushes! Mariko emerges from puff of smoke strangely transformed-with a craving for carrots; Zero Boy is obsessed with Maria, who doesn't even know he exists; and Muku, the 'adorable' babe everyone is flirting with, just happens to be a Bigfoot! Also, a hilarious spoof on shopping networks, weight-loss, and a how-(NOT)-to-dress for school! SC, 5x7, 120pg, b&w
		Sidekicks Transfer Student Tp by J. Torres & Takeshi Miyazawa The cult super-hero teen soap opera is now at Oni Press! Terry Highland isn't like other kids. The daughter of an ex-super-hero sidekick, Terry has powers of her own. But when you're a new student at a school like Shuster Academy that's hardly out of the ordinary! Terry has a pyromaniac firestarter in homeroom, a werewolf in Geometry, killer robots in gym - and that's just before lunch! Sounds like a super-teen's dream-come-true… but there's just one catch: In order to make the grade at this school, you can't use your powers! This new trade paperback collects the three-issue mini-series, previously published by Fanboy Entertainment. SC, 6x9, 96pg, b&w
		Silent Mobius Vol 1 Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! 2023. Beings known as 'Lucifer Hawk' have begun invading earth from another dimension. All that stands between them and the enslavement of the human race is the Attacked Mystification Police Department - a special division of the Tokyo Police staffed by women with amazing paranormal abilities. Will the abilities of Katsumi and the AMP be enough to defeat these forces of darkness? This bilingual 2-disc DVD set collects nine complete episodes of Kia Asamiya's sci-fi/supernatural epic! Approximate running time: 225 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Slayers Dvd Collection From Software Sculptures! Welcome to a world where magic reigns and monsters lurk behind every corner. Into this land of deadly dragons and menacing magicians comes our heroine - Lina Inverse: a cute, fireball-throwing sorceress who steals from the wicked and gives to herself! Along with Gourry, a handsome but dumb-as-a-rock swordsman, Lina challenges the forces of not-so-goodness as she seeks truth, justice, fame, and gold. This DVD collection contains episodes 1-26, showcasing 5-hours worth of Slayers mayhem! Can you handle the insanity? Release Date: June, 2002.
		Slayers Super Explosive Demon Story Vol 1 Tp Despite her tender age, 15-year-old Lina Inverse is already a master sorceress, known throughout the land for her skills and power...and the fact that her heroic deeds are usually more destructive than the foes she battles against! Teamed with Gourry Gabriev, a swordsman supreme who is dumb as a stump, Lina travels the land in search of fame, fortune and free food. SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w
		Son Of Gun Vol 4 Sinner And Saint Hc by Jodorowsky & Bess Juan is dying, literally crucified for his sins. How can there be any atonement for his life? A life in which murder was the least of his crimes? This series has shocked fans with its disconcerting ability to mix grim reality with artistic beauty! MATURE READERS HC, FC
		Tintin Complete Companion Hc by Michael Farr & Hergé An overview of the world famous comic character and his adventures through the 23 titles of the complete oeuvre, the Complete Companion contextualizes Hergé's work, replacing it in its historical period by showing side by side the drawings and the references used by the artist to establish believable backgrounds and realistic details. Includes sketches in the 500 illustrations presented. HC, 205pg
		Tony Daniel F5 Tp by TONY DANIEL, ROMANO, RICH BONK, MARLO, and KEVIN CONRAD Twelve top agents, one chance to save the world from a madman who would unleash a deadly disease from another planet. Penny Hurst and her top secret team from F5 have what it takes to stop the bad guys - if they can just get their act together. But, as the mission derails, and team members are picked off one by one, it becomes clear that there's a traitor in their midst. Somebody they trust wants the 'Saturn Germ' for their own purposes…Intense espionage action, plus the first appearance of Sandra Silke from Silke! This trade paperback collects all four issues of the F5 miniseries, plus the preview story from the F5 Origin one-shot. On sale May 15. SC, 128pg, FC
		Transformers Starscream Poster It's everyone's favorite backstabber, brought to life by the wonderful art of Pat Lee. Have Starscream smirking at you while you work, play, and even sleep! Everyone loves to hate him, even his fellow Decepticons. Is Starscream simple misunderstood, or really that annoying? It doesn't matter, the art is awesome! Poster, FC