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		Love Hina Vol 7 Gn by Ken Akamatsu In his enduring struggle to be accepted into the hallowed halls of Tokyo University, Keitaro Urashima takes another stab at the grueling entrance exam. But living in a household of beautiful, young, nubile women can get a bit distracting, especially since Keitaro has fallen head over heels in love with one of them, the fair Naru. Of course, the thirteen-year old Shinobu has fallen in love with Keitaro, and… well, it's always a romp-filled farce for the residents at Hinata House. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w
		Rogues Gallery Carnage Bust A Diamond Select Release! Designed and sculpted by the Art Asylum! Wow! Is this a dream come true, or what!? Carnage, one of Spider-Man's deadliest foes, was a convicted serial killer empowered by the alien symbiote that created Spidey's other deadly foe, Venom! Sculpted by the inmates of the Art Asylum, this piece features Carnage ripping free of his padded cell, ready to make Spider-Man pay! Carnage will not be held back and neither will this piece! Sculpted in exacting detail - including parts of the symbiote virtually growing out of him - Carnage will not be denied! Will you? Measuring 6' high and limited to 6,500 pieces worldwide, the Carnage Bust includes a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Guaranteed to ship in August 2002!
		Rogues Gallery Kingpin Bust A Diamond Select Release! Designed and sculpted by Art Asylum! Wow! Just when you thought this series couldn't get any better, they blow you away again! This time, the inmates have turned their attention to the head of organized crime in NY, and longtime Daredevil and Spidey bad guy, the Kingpin! This amazing bust features the Kingpin over the skyline of New York, the city he controls, from the street punks to the politicians in his back pocket. Art Asylum has captured every detail, from the windows in the buildings to the scowl of righteous indignation on his face. Sleep well fair city. Measuring 6' high and over 4' wide, the Kingpin bust is limited to 6,500 pieces worldwide and features a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Guaranteed to ship in September 2002!
		Rogues Gallery Kraven Bust A Diamond Select Release! Designed and sculpted by Art Asylum! The Hunter has been captured! The inmates at the Asylum have captured one of Spidey's oldest and deadliest foes, Kraven the Hunter! The detailed jungle-themed base adds just the right touch to the regal King of the Jungle. Tired of defeating all manner of Jungle beasts, Kraven turned his sights on a just-emerging Spider-Man, only to find this spider was not so easily caught. Years later, Kraven returned and defeated, as well as replaced, his longtime foe. The story was one of the most talked-about in comics history, and this bust will be talked about for years to come as well. Measuring 6' high and 4' wide, the Kraven Bust is limited to 6,000 pieces worldwide and features a full-color, hand-numbered certificate of authenticity. Guaranteed on sale October 2002.
		Savage Dragon Hellboy Coll Ed by Erik Larsen Pin-ups my Mike Mignola and Jae Lee (Cover) Erik Larsen FC 48pp one-shot The Concept: The World's Greatest Super-Hero meets the World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator. The entire epic collected in one handy volume at an affordable price. This Issue: Fans of Mike Mignola's Hellboy will be delighted to read this volume which collects Savage Dragon #34 and #35 for the first time. When Dragon's arch foe starts to decompose, a spell is cast to draw the undead from around the globe to Chicago. With Hellboy in hot pursuit, an ape with an exposed brain commands the Christmas-colored couple to clobber each other. This one has it all! Vampires! Nazis! Big Mummies! Big action! Big laughs! And Dragon crawling out of a Big Monster's Big Butt.
		Sidekicks The Substitute One Shot by J. Torres & Takeshi Miyazawa Most kids love substitute teachers. It's a chance to relax, kick back, and get away with hijinks that wouldn't be tolerated by your regular teacher. Sure, this student body has superpowers, but this is still a high school and a substitute teacher should mean a period off! But the administration of Shuster Academy think the fill-in instructor might be the thing that keeps the teens in line and out of trouble! But can a reformed supervillain maintain classroom order? b&w, 32pg
		Silver Age X-Men Cyclops Medium Resin Statue A Diamond Select Release! The first in an all-new series! For the first time ever, the X-Men are being reproduced as they were originally conceived by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in X-Men #1. These are not the tight Spandex outfits of Jim Lee or the leather outfits now worn in the New X-Men! These are the loose fitting yellow and blues from the original freshman class of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. DST went out and hired master sculptor Rudy Garcia to replicate all the detail and folds in the uniforms just as Kirby drew them those many years ago. And as if that wasn't enough, for the first time ever, this series of sculptures actually links together to form one team diorama inspired by the cover image of X-Men #1! Each piece will also ship with a letter that, when all are displayed together, will spell out 'X-Men.' If for some reason you do not want to collect this entire series you can display the pieces individually without the letters. Measuring 10' in height from the bottom of the base, and limited to 4,000 pieces worldwide, each statue includes a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. A new piece will be released every other month, guaranteed. Cyclops is guaranteed to ship in September 2002!
		Simpsons Beyond Forever Tp by Matt Groening Complete with plot synopses, quotes, new characters, things you might have missed, and addendums to all the lists from the first two volumes, this episode guide tells you everything you want to know and more than you think you know about the 11th and 12th seasons of The Simpsons television series. TP, 8x9, 128pg
		Saint Tail Vol 7 Pkt Tp by Megumi Tachikawa By day, Meimi Haneoka is an ordinary student at St. Paulia's middle school, but by night she is Saint Tail, the magical thief who steals back treasures for their rightful owners. SC, 4x6, 176pg, b&w
		Tokyo Revelation Dvd From Manga Entertainment! A satanic program is activated aboard a crowded commercial flight headed for Tokyo, releasing a swarm of invisible demons that send the aircraft plunging to a fiery doom. Everyone aboard is killed instantly - except Akito Kobayashi - owner of the devilish program and sworn ally of hell itself! Upon returning to school, Akito's old friend, Kojiro Soma, stumbles upon his plans for the human race, which revolve around magnetite, the mysterious element that forms the living essence of every living human soul. That source exits in Kojiro's class, but when the evil plan expands beyond even Akito's grasp, it is Kojiro who must find the ultimate power within himself, and go head-to-head with the greatest demon of all! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Release Date: February, 2002.
		Tsukikage Ran Carried By The Wind Vol 2 Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! Director Daichi Akitaro (Jubei-Chan, Elf Princess Ren) and Madhouse Studios harken back to the live action jidaigeki (wandering samurai) shows with Tsukikage Ran! Tsukikage Ran is a wandering female ronin whose skill with her katana is only matched by her fondness for sake. Her trusted traveling counterpart is a Chinese Nekotekken martial artist named Myao with a heart of a saint, but the brains of an empty liquor bottle. Together these two young women embark on a journey wherever the wind takes them! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: November, 2002.
		Ultimate Colossus Bust A Diamond Select Release! Colossus - Russian gangster, loving son, feared mutant, or confused youngster? He is all that and more. Sculptor Rudy Garcia has captured all those aspects of Colossus in this finely detailed bust of the steel-skinned X-Man. This is Ultimate X-Men, updated for a new generation of fans, all with conflicting aspects of their personality and history we are only now beginning to see. The metal mutant with a heart of gold is the perfect centerpiece for that expanding collection of Ultimate X-Men busts on your shelf. This piece is in scale with the rest of the Ultimate line and stands over 7' tall including the display base (featuring the Ultimate X-Men logo). The box features art by series artist Adam Kubert, colored by Rich Isanove, and inspired by the bust itself. This piece is limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide and features a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Also available as a special edition version, limited to just 500 pieces, each including a Certificate/mini-print hand-signed by Kubert and Garcia! Guaranteed to ship in September 2002!
		Ultimate Wolverine Bust A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Rudy Garcia and designed in conjunction with Adam Kubert, Ultimate Wolverine is the fifth in DST's Ultimate X-Men line. Rudy Garcia has captured all the aspects of Wolverine's personality; the seething anger just beneath the surface can be seen in his eyes. He is poised ready to burst into action. Is he friend or foe? Forget all you know about Wolverine and the X-Men, this is Ultimate X-Men, updated and brought forth for a new generation of fans! The claws and attitude are still there, but Logan is bulked up and ready to make a play for Jean Grey. That still mysterious past is never far from the X-Men's thoughts. Is he here to hunt down the X-Men, or to work beside them? Has he left Magneto's side, or is he in deep cover waiting for the right moment to shatter Xavier's dream? This piece is in scale with the rest of the Ultimate line, and measures 7' tall including the display base featuring the Ultimate X-Men logo. The box features art by series artist Adam Kubert, colored by Rich Isanove, and inspired by the bust itself. This piece is limited to 6,500 pieces worldwide and features a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Also available as a Special Edition version, limited to just 500 pieces, each including a Certificate/mini-print, hand-signed by Kubert and Garcia! Guaranteed to ship in August 2002!
		Vanilla Series Campus Dvd (A) Release Date: July, 2002.
		World Of Darkness Compendium Vol 1 (Mr) by Various Marking their first anniversary, Moonstone offers up Halloween fare for any kind of bloody reading tastes! This book is the perfect primer to White Wolf's World of Darkness noir universe, as well as having plenty of cool reading for the experienced White Wolf enthusiast! This volume includes the critically acclaimed Vampire: The Masquerade-Toreador (by Rafeal Nieves, Vince Locke, & Paul Mounts), Werewolf: The Apocalypse-Black Furies (by Joe Gentile and Eddy Newell), and Vampire: The Masquerade-Theo Bell (by Bryan Edwards, Mike Reynolds, Chris Marrinan, & Paul Mounts). This one almost has too much in it for one book! Moonstone's first trade paperback is offered at a special anniversary price! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 152pg, FC
		Yu Gi Oh Vol 1 The Heart Of The Cards Dvd From Funimation Productions! Yugi and his friends are in awe over Grandpa's collection of Duel Monster cards, but when #1 ranked Duelist and ruthless tycoon Kaiba kidnaps Grandpa, Yugi must face Kaiba in the ultimate Duel Monsters showdown! Release Date: September, 2002.
		Origin Tp Paul Jenkins (w)/Andy Kubert (p) Collecting the best-selling - and controversial -- mini-series that pulled back the curtain on Wolverine's mysterious past! At long last, all is revealed about comicdom's most popular character! 'ORIGIN is a cross between Great Expectations and Jane Eyre… it may join the immortal pantheon of books like Watchmen and Maus, stories that are always mentioned by fans as proof that comics can be literature.' -Comics Buyer's Guide 160 PGS
		Angel Autumnal Tp by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, TOM SNIEGOSKI, ERIC POWELL, CHRISTIAN ZANIER, and ANDY OWENS Angel searches an abandoned amusement park to rescue a little girl from a vicious gang of kidnappers. But the kidnappers aren't the only things Angel must contend with - he, the girl, and the thugs have to fight their way past an army of demonic rats! In 'Vermin' we find out why Angel has such a dislike for the furry little buggers. Then in 'Little Girl Lost,' Angel investigates a series of bizarre deaths caused by spontaneous combustion. He soon links the deaths to a teenage runaway and a demon spellcaster. What's the connection? Angel better find out or he might be the one in the hot seat. SC, 80pg, FC
		Angelic Layer Vol 3 Gn by CLAMP In the distant future, the most popular sport in Japan is Angelic Layer. Contestants use fighting dolls that they hatch and raise from eggs. As the Angelic Layer tournament continues, prodigy Misaki continues to surprise the competition with her mastery of the game. She shares a special bond with her angel, Hikaru, allowing her to mimic the moves of other players she faces. With the guidance of her coach Icchan and the support of her friends, Misaki is on the road to victory. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (3 of 7)
		Azpiri Sketchbook Mass Market Hc Azpiri is back with the graphic novel Wet Dreams II. This issue also features the continuation of 'Fistful of Blood' by Simon Bisley and Kevin Eastman, 'Wrestling Wars' by Simon Bisley, cover by Alex Horley, and much more! HC
		Bacchus Collected Vol 7 & 8 Eyeball Kid Double Bill Tp by Eddie Campbell with Pete Mullins The final volume in the Bacchus series is here at last! This one gathers Books 7 & 8 together in one 160-page package, containing the two zany Eyeball Kid stories: 'Hermes Versus the Eyeball Kid' (in which the most powerful deities still alive duke it out in the grand old fashioned manner) and 'The Picture of Doreen Grey' (in which all sorts of people exchange faces, some whether they like it or not!). It's a hell of a wacky unpredictable ride! SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w
		Banana Fish Vol 7 Tp by Akimi Yoshida The smell of gunsmoke still clings to Eiji and Ash from their violent breakout of Papa Dino's compound in New Jersey. Ash arranges for a shipment of small arms, even while hacking into Dino's money-laundering network to enrich himself and make Dino appear to be embezzling from his partners in crime! Can Ash and Eiji ever be anything more than comrades-in-arms, or are they lost somewhere among the schemes for power surrounding the frightful mind-control drug code-named 'Banana Fish?' MATURE READERS SC, 192pg, b&w
		Batman Year Two Fear The Reaper Tp Written by Mike W. Barr; ART by Alan David, Todd McFarlane, Paul Neary, Alfredo Alcala, and Mark Farmer; COVER by Davis and Neary In stores November 13. A new edition of this highly-requested collection of BATMAN: YEAR TWO also includes the one-shot sequel, BATMAN: FULL CIRCLE. This chronicling of the Dark Knight's second year of crimefighting finds Batman in violent conflict with Gotham City's first vigilante - now a brutal killer. Now Batman has no choice but to make a desperate alliance with his parents' murderer! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC
		Berserk Vol 4 Devils Advocate Dvd From Anime Works! For over one hundred years, the great armies of Chuder and Midland have clashed upon bloodstained battlefields. Only the impenetrable stronghold of Doldery keeps the Empire of Chuder afloat as the storm of war rages around them. Beyond victory or defeat, many of the Hawks have something close to their heart resting on the outcome of this final battle between Midland and Chuder. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in November, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE
		Blab Vol 13 by Various; edited by Monte Beauchamp The latest, all-new volume cruises with a cover by Rocket USA's (Futurama tin toy makers) phenomenal robot artist George Eisner, Rolling Stone artists Rob & Christian Clayton, Washington Post contributors Peter& Maria Hoey, and the return of Time Magazine artist Peter Kuper! Also, Raw artist Sue Coe joins Blab! with the six-page story, 'Ghost Tiger,' and Little Lit illustrator Marc Rosenthal contributes 'Une Crise de Style,' a tour de-force of two interlocking comic strips. There is also a spotlight on the great Johnson & Smith novelty ads from the '40s, which have influenced Chris Ware and others so strongly. Also featuring contributions from Gary Baseman, Drew Friedman, Stephane Blanquet, Spain, Walter Minus, David Goldin, Laura Levine, Christian Northeast and many more of America's best award-winning illustrators. SC, 10x10, 120pg, PC
		Blood Last Vampire 2002 Gn by Benkyo Tamaoki Blood: The Last Vampire 2002 is a powerfully drawn original graphic novel narrative based on characters and situations from the 2001 anime Blood: The Last Vampire, once the fastest-selling title in the history of Manga Entertainment. Taken from a concept developed by Ghost in the Shell's Mamoru Oshii, one of the 21st century's hottest young comics artists, the violent, erotic Benkyo Tamaoki, updates the Vietnam War-era anime story to present-day, 2002 Japan. The immortal Saya returns-a generation later, but still clad in her trademark sailor suit and armed with ancient samurai sword-continuing her unholy war against the vampiric Chiropterans. Infiltrating a gang-ridden high school, Saya more than suspects the brutal set known as 'ORGE' is just the latest mask of her blood-thirsty prey. MATURE READERS SC, 200pg, b&w
		Bone Vol 8 Treasure Hunters Sc by Jeff Smith The evil Hooded One surrounds the walled city of Atheia and offers the trapped citizens two choices: 'Surrender or Die!' Fone Bone and his friends seek desperately for a way out so that Thorn can search for the mythological Crown of Horns -- an ancient weapon that can defeat the Lord of the Locusts. Meanwhile, the unflappable and greedy Phoney Bone prepares his latest moneymaking scheme: making money! Finally, the usurper Tarsil himself corners our heroes in one of the biggest turning points in all of the Bone saga! SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w
		Call Of Duty Poster #1 A Diamond Select Release! The Call of Duty is the new hit Marvel Comics series following the lives and daily exploits of some of the firefighters, police, and EMT workers in New York of the Marvel Universe. The series has been featured on CNN, CBS, The Today Show and more, and the first issue has already sold-out at comic stores everywhere. The latest DST/Marvel poster depicts the amazing cover to issue #1, created by top artist David Finch. The poster measures 22 ¼' x 34' and is printed on 100lb stock for longer life. This poster is sure to be a hit with fans of great art, as well as fans of those real life heroes that surround us every day. Guaranteed in stores November 2002! Poster, 22x34, FC
		Cardcaptor Sakura Vol 12 Final Judgement Dvd Sub From Pioneer Entertainment! Kero confronts Sakura's teacher, Kaho Mizuki, to discover that the final judgment is upon them and the fate of the world is in balance! If Sakura can capture the Earth Card, she will have captured all of the Clow Cards and Kero will regain his true form. However, will Sakura be ready for the final judgment? Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: November, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE
		Complete Encyclopedia Of Magic The Gathering Tp edited by Brian Tinsman For the first time since its initial launch in 1993, all the card sets in the highly successful Magic: The Gathering trading card game have been brought together in one comprehensive volume. With over 7,200 beautifully illustrated cards featured, complete with text and descriptions, this tome is a must-have for all those devotees, whether they are fans of the magnificent artwork, or serious traders and players. TP, 8x11, 720pg, FC
		Crayon Shinchan Gn #1 by Yoshito Usui Famous as a Japanese anime TV show, Crayon Shin-Chan follows the daily life of a five-year-old boy whose bodily functions, offensive comments, and outrageous behavior consistently annoy his parents and land him in hot water. A national phenomenon in Japan, this shocking and hilarious comic celebrates the terrible power of destruction and indecency wielded by toddlers everywhere! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w
		Crumb Comics Vol 16 Sc by R. Crumb; edited by Eric Reynolds The multiple award-winning The Complete Crumb Comics series - the definitive, comprehensive series reprinting the entirety of Crumb's published career - enters the mid-80s with this 16th volume, a period that many critics consider to be the richest of artist's career. Anchored by Crumb's contributions to the seminal anthology Weirdo, created and edited by Crumb, this volume focuses on the years 1985-1987 and includes the seminal 'Jelly Roll Morton's Voodoo Curse,' from Art Spiegelman's RAW magazine. Also featured are Crumb's gorgeous 'Pioneers of Country Music' color portrait series, and such Weirdo classics as 'The Religious Experience of Philip K. Dick,' which chronicles the last years of the highly regarded science-fiction writer who experienced an intense vision of the apocalypse and believed that he was possessed by the spirit of Elijah. Also included is Crumb's first issue of Hup, his most-acclaimed solo series of the 1980s and 1990s. The book is rounded out with a new cover and introduction by Crumb, and a color section that includes rare album art for various jazz and blues greats, as well reproductions of his various comic book covers from this period. Crumb is the most revealing of all artists, and The Complete Crumb Comics leaves no stone unturned! Features a 16-page color section. Available in Softcover, as well as Hardcover and Deluxe Signed & Limited Hardcover (signed by Crumb) versions MATURE READERS 8x11, 128pg, PC
		Crux Vol 2 Tp by Waid, Epting & Johson, Magyar & Pennington, D'Armata & Cox Six peaceful Atlanteans went into stasis when their fellow Atlanteans attempted Transition to a higher state of being. They slept for a hundred thousand years before being awakened to find their world overrun by aliens and the humans that they had pledged to mentor gone. Unwilling warriors, they have survived their first few battles against creatures from another universe, but now internal division threatens their harmony. Enter the Jakata, a ritual designed to unite them. When a mysterious sighting draws them halfway around the world, the Atlanteans leave as one group...but come back without one of their members. SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC
		D20 Modern Rpg Hc The world we live in provides the stage for all sorts of action-adventure stories. These tales of cops and robbers, spies, and other forms of modern action have long played across the myriad forms of entertainment. The d20 Modern Roleplaying Game typifies cinematic action-adventure at its best, with the ability to throw in as much (or as little) fantasy as you see fit. With this game, you can craft a contemporary setting all your own, populated by evil villains and desperate situations that call for the very best your heroes have to offer. This d20 System core rulebook contains everything needed to run an entire campaign, as well as four campaign models and adventure hooks. Scheduled to ship in November 2002.
		Demon The Fallen Centuries of violence, corruption, and doubt have sown a bitter harvest throughout the world. Wars rage and spill the blood of the innocent. Mercy and compassion are ground to dust under the heel of religious extremism. Faith is perverted by the schemes of politicians, priests and criminals. Now a storm rages in the spirit world and the gates of hell swing wide. The angels of the abyss are free once more and the fate of mankind hangs in the balance. Demon: The Fallen is the core rulebook for a new game set in the modern World of Darkness. Play one of the fallen, an angel damned for defying the will of God. Released from millennia of torment, do you take up the banner of rebellion once again? Scheduled to ship in November 2002.
		Divine Right Book Two Tp Written by Jim Lee and Scott Lobdell; ART by Lee, Carlos D'Anda, Richard Bennett, Scott Williams, Alex Garner, Tom McSweeney, and Mark Irwin; COVER by Lee In stores November 6. The adventures of Max Faraday - slacker pizza-delivery guy turned omnipotent super-being - reach a crescendo point, as we witness the amazing tale of Faraday's rise into god-like power and awareness, and his tragic downfall. Reprinting DIVINE RIGHT #8-12 and the one-shots DIVINE INTERVENTION/WILDCATS #1 and DIVINE INTERVENTION/GEN13 #1, BOOK 2 collects the entire 'Divine Intervention' storyline, plus a collection of sketches, preliminary designs, and alternate cover art. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC
		Ex Driver Vol 2 Crossroads Dvd From Anime Works! In the near future, automated cars are standard, and most citizens don't even know how to drive. The eX-Drivers were created to stop malfunctioning AI cars, but their latest threat is something new. A mysterious terrorist is controlling cars by remote, trashing the city and seriously injuring Lisa! Will the eX-Drivers be able to defeat this expert driver without her? Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE
		Forge #8 by Various Forge #8 is proud to present 'Baby Memi vs. The Negation,' Chapter 10 in the Negation saga! Also this month, comics legend Rudy Nebres teams up with regular series writer Tony Bedard to bring us the self-contained story Negation: Lawbringers! In Crux (Chapter 17), the newly awakened Atlantean Aristophanes finds himself alone in the Negation Universe - and kicks major Negation butt! There's a double-shot of Sojourn (Chapters 13 & 14), in which Bohr the troll takes a star turn with murder on his mind, while Arwyn and Gareth take their quest to the catacombs of Ankhara. Meanwhile in Meridian (Chapter 28), Sephie's defeat of Uncle Ilahn leads not to joy, but sadness and self-doubt. In this month's installment of Route 666 (Chapter 2), Cassie Starkweather just can't seem to convince anybody that there are spirits out to steal her soul! It's war in The Path (Chapter 7), as Shinacea invades with only the remnants of Nayado's samurai to stop it. Will Obo-san step between the warring armies? Find out in Forge #8, 192 pages of continuing comics stories spanning the entertainment spectrum - all for the low, low price of just $11.95. SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC
		Fushigi Yugi Eikoden Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! Miaka and Taka are now happily married and expecting their first child. Unfortunately, Mayo, a jealous young girl infatuated with Taka, finds the Universe of the Four Gods and uses the power of Suzaku to steal their unborn baby! Now Taka must return to Konan to save his new family and Konan from an unknown menace that threatens to destroy the book and all that live within! This DVD contains all four bilingual episodes with removable English subtitles, an art gallery, and a 24-page full color booklet. Also available in a limited edition version packaged with a set of ten mini-pencil boards! Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Scheduled to ship in November, 2002.
		Gate Keepers Vol 8 For Tomorrow Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! The Shadow commandeers the Tokyo Tower and broadcasts paranormal frequencies at 10,000 times the normal strength! Unfortunately, the Gate Keepers are unable to stop the awakening of sleeper Invaders from all over Japan and the Shadow seizes control of the government! Only surprising revelations can provide the glimmer of hope necessary for survival! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: November, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE
		Great Dangaioh Dvd From Viz Video! A mysterious explosion on Futagami Island begins a new chapter in the Dangaioh mythos! Led by the evil Professor Katou, a band of warriors calling themselves the 'Tartarus Knights' have begun their campaign to lay waste to the world by way of a small research station on Futagami Island. Katou's victory seems almost certain until he encounters an advanced fortress guarding the island. From it, a group of three humanoid robots are launched-Dangaioh! Approximate running time: 104 minutes. Scheduled to ship in November, 2002.
		Gto Vol 5 Betrayal Dvd From Tokyopop! GTO, A.K.A.: Great Teacher Onizuka, is the racy story of Onizuka, a former motorcycle gang member who becomes a teacher to make a difference and... to meet girls? Using his street smarts to deal with colleagues, students and troublemakers, Onizuka finds that he too has many lessons to learn! Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: November, 2002.
		Hellboy Ornament To accompany the all-new lunch box Mike Mignola generously supplied us with some great original concept drawings for this brand new Hellboy ornament. Our talented friends at Big Chief Studios took charge of the sculpting and painting, and the results are fantastic. This 3 1/4' tall fully-painted Hellboy Ornament can be hung up, or the hook can be removed to sit Hellboy flat in any place of honor. Packaged in a full-color box. On sale October 9 3 1/4' ornament, fully-painted
		Hellsing Vol 3 Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! The Hellsing Organization's war against the undead intensifies! The organization suffers major losses in battle and Arucard must face Paladin Alexander from Iscariot again! Then, the stakes are raised as he prepares to face one of the original undead - and Integra fights for her life against her own sister!? Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: November, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE
		Incredible Hulk Vol 1 Hc Cover By Kaare Andrews Bruce Jones & Brian Azzarello (w)/ John Romita Jr., Lee Weeks & Richard Corben (p) A Marvel legend is reborn in this oversized hardcover! This massive volume collects the stories that revitalized the green goliath: BANNER #1 - #4 and INCREDIBLE HULK #34 - #43! 'They said it couldn't be done, but Marvel has proved the skeptics wrong and made INCREDIBLE HULK a top-selling title- Bruce Jones has created an intriguing, 'Fugitive'-esque story that has fans counting the days for the next issue' -Wizard, The Comics Magazine 352 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG
		Inu Yasha Vol 1 Dvd From Viz Video! An otherworldly fairy tale of ancient Japan by Rumiko Takahashi, the creator of Ranma 1/2 and Maison Ikkoku! Kagome is a typical Japanese high school girl. Typical, that is, until a hideous, otherworldly creature pulls her out of her own world and into Japan's ancient past! Now, stuck in a world where ancient legends thrive, Kagome discovers she's the ancestor of Kikuyo, possessor of the magical Shikon no Tama talisman that imprisons the legendary half-demon, Inu-Yasha! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October, 2002.
		Invisibles Tp #7 The Invisible Kingdom Written by Grant Morrison; ART by Philip Bond, Warren Pleece, Sean Phillips, Jay Stephens, Steve Yeowell, Jill Thompson, John Ridgway, Steve Parkhouse, Ashley Wood, Rian Hughes, Paul Johnson, Michael Lark, Chris Weston, Arnold Pander, Jacob Pander, Cameron Stewart, Mark Buckingham, Dean Ormston, Frank Quitely, and John Stokes; COVER by Brian Bolland In stores November 13. The final, massive volume of award-winning writer Grant Morrison's magnum comics opus is collected in this 288-page trade paperback reprinting all twelve issues of the third volume of THE INVISIBLES. What is the final fate of the Conspiracy? What shall become of the Invisibles? And where did the both of them come from? All this and more is revealed in the greatest meta-collection ever to come out of the New World DisOrder! Download it now! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 288pg, FC
		Jingle Belle Cool Yule Tp by Dini, J. Bone, Rolston, Morrison, Smith, Aragones, Clugston-Major, & Various Sometimes, life hands you a raw deal. For instance, being Jingle Belle, the daughter of Santa Claus, can't be the easiest thing in the world. Here's the one guy in charge of bringing joy to children around the globe, so what's a self-aware young girl going to do when he neglects her happiness? Well, get even, of course! And have a little fun in the process! Jingle Belle is tired of sitting on the sidelines, and she's going to get her old man to notice her or ruin his life in the process. And whether that's enlisting the Grim Reaper as a department store substitute Santa, joining the local hockey team, or just cutting out to party with the cool kids, Jingle Belle is prepared to do it. This rib-tickling new collection of long and short stories by Paul Dini teams him with some of the finest artists in comics today-including Sergio Aragones (Groo), Bill Morrison (Roswell, Simpsons Comics), Stephen DeStefano (Bizarro Comics), Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother), Steve Rolston (Pounded, Mek) and Jeff Smith (Bone), as well as a special crossover with Chynna Clugston-Major's Blue Monday and the Eisner-nominated Mighty Elves one-shot drawn by J. Bone (Mutant, Texas)! This holiday treat sports a fancy new cover by Samurai Jack and Powerpuff Girls character designer Lynne Naylor and a snazzy color summer-vacation story by Dini, DeStefano, and Laura Allred (X-Force). SC, 120pg, PC
		Jla Secret Origins Oversized Sc Written by Paul Dini; PAINTED art and cover by Alex Ross In stores November 13. Multiple award-winning creators Paul Dini and Alex Ross unite once again to bring you this oversized (10' x 13 1/2') one-shot featuring DC's greatest icons: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, the Atom, Hawkman & Hawkgirl, Plastic Man, and Captain Marvel! This graphic album includes eight all-new double-page origin spreads, plus a brand-new 5-page framing sequence. Also included: exclusive interviews with the creators, reprints of classic Alex Ross artwork, as well as preview art and sketches for the upcoming JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. SC, 10x13, 48pg, FC
		Just A Pilgrim Vol 2 Tp Garden Of Eden Cover by J.G. JONES Written by GARTH ENNIS Art by CARLOS EZQUERRA Colors by PAUL MOUNTS Garth Ennis' fantastic second Just A Pilgrim mini-series, Garden Of Eden, from Black Bull Entertainment is collected into a handy new trade paperback with a dazzling cover by J. G. Jones. Get into the fun of the complete series that featured Dr. Christine Page, Cameron, young Maggie, the vile Sliders and the changed Pilgrim.Return to Ennis' hopeless, yet fascinating, post apocalyptic world brilliantly illustrated by artist Carlos Ezquerra. SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC
		Kids Draw Anime Tp by Christopher Hart The eighth book in the popular Kids Draw series, Kids Draw Anime is the first book specifically designed to teach kids ages 6-12 how to render the popular anime style themselves. Focusing on shojo- and shonen-style formats, the book offers a complete introduction to anime style, taught with engaging 'age-appropriate' text and full-color art. (Watson Guptill Publications) TP, 8x11, 64pg, PC
		Krazy & Ignatz 1927-28 Love Letters In Ancient Brick Tp by George Herriman; Edited by Bill Blackbeard In 2002, Fantagraphics embarked on a publishing plan to reintroduce the Krazy Kat strip to a public that has largely never seen it: this volume is the second of a long-term plan to chronologically reprint strips from the prime of Herriman's career, most of which have not seen print since originally running in newspapers 75 years ago. Each volume is edited by the San Francisco Cartoon Art Museum's Bill Blackbeard, the world's foremost authority on early 20th Century American comic strips, and designed by Jimmy Corrigan author, Chris Ware, who may well go down as the best cartoonist of the 21st Century. In addition to the 104 full-page black-and-white Sunday strips from 1927 and 1928 (Herriman did not use color until 1935), the book includes introductions by Blackbeard, vaudeville historian Ben Schwartz, and reproductions of rare Herriman ephemera from Ware's own extensive collection, as well as annotations and other notes by Ware and Blackbeard. SC, 10x12, 120pg, b&w
		Legend Of Himiko Sword Of Seven Blades Dvd From U. S. Manga Corp! An evil king conquers the land by transforming innocent people into monsters. Earth girl Himiko must use her newfound skills in magic to defeat this army of darkness. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in November, 2002.
		Legendary Couple Gn #1 by Louis Cha & Tony Wang Noted Chinese authors Louis Cha and Tony Wong, of Jademan Comics fame, bring American readers this love story that is both touching and tumultuous. Set in the violent and turbulent world of ancient China, The Legendary Couple follows the adventures of an orphan, Tang Guo, and his beautiful wife, Xiao Longnu. For 16 years since the fateful day that he and his wife were separated, Yang has overcome countless hardships to become an unparalleled martial artist. Throughout his travails, he has never stopped missing Xiao and his passion has remained undying. Now, when the two are reunited, both wonder if their love has really stood the test of time. SC, 120pg, FC
		Lotr Ccg The Two Towers Starter Deck Display The mission to destroy The One Ring continues! As Frodo and Sam take Gollum prisoner and venture on to Mordor, their former companions Strider, Legolas, Gimli, Merry, and Pippin make new allies in the Ents, The Riders of Rohan, and the Stewards of Gondor, and launch an assault on Isengard. All the while a growing Shadow falls upon Middle-Earth as the Dark Lord's Army marches on to Gondor. The War of the Ring has begun! This exciting expansion for The Lord of the Rings CCG features new gameplay strategies, prominent characters, allies and enemies, creatures, and artifacts showcased in the epic The Lord of the Rings feature film sequel, The Two Towers. Comprising a set of over 350-cards, The Two Towers expansion series is introduced in 63-card Starter Decks offered in 12-count displays, and 11-card Booster Packs packaged in 36-count displays. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Scheduled to ship in November, 2002.
		Mage Knight Conquest Hill Giant The Hill Giant is the first Mage Knight Titan, large single-base creatures for use in Mage Knight and Mage Knight Conquest games. This incredibly detailed monster is 4' tall standing atop a 3' combat-dial base, and sports surly dwarven gunners mounted on his shoulders for deadly ranged attacks. Contents include complete Titan and Conquest rules and a Point Value sticker. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Marvel Mangaverse Tp Vol 2 Cover By Ben Dunn Ben Dunn & Kevin Gunstone (w)/Ben Dunn (p) Take a Manga-influenced look at The Fantastic Four, Dr. Doom, Galactus, The Avengers and more as we collect MARVEL MANGAVERSE #1 - #6! 144 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG
		Max Hamm Fairy Tale Detective #1 by Frank Cammuso From the pages of EXPO 2001 comes the first full-length fairy tale noir Max Hamm mystery. There are a million bedtime stories in the naked city. This is one of them. When Max's partner, Humpty Dumpty ends up dead, it doesn't take a scratch and sniff to smell something rotten. And if Max learns the truth, a lot of important people - including Mother Goose - will end with egg on their faces. Because in Storybookland, dreams die hard. Fully painted. Prestige Format. SC, 48pg, b&w
		Mega Dragon & Tiger Gn #1 by Tong Wong From Tony Wong, Mega Dragon and Tiger blends science fiction and marital arts to create future kung fu action! In 1999, asteroids bombed the earth and plunged the world into chaos. From the ashes, a new society arises where only the strong survive. In this society, scientists give the elite superpowers, while the weak are left at their mercy. These elites rule the world with an iron fist. In 2020, two heroes rise up to battle the injustice of the elite and restore the peace. They are known as Mega Dragon and Tiger. SC, 120pg, FC
		Modesty Blaise Vol 1 Tp Live Bait by Peter O'Donnell and Romero Three complete Modesty Blaise stories: 'Samantha and the Cherub,' 'Milord,' and 'Live Bait.' Color cover by Tom Yeates. SC, 8x11, 100pg, b&w
		Oh My Goddess Vol 14 Queen Sayoko Tp by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Poor Sayoko! The former queen of Nekomi Tech has never been the same since the goddess Belldandy arrived and stole away the hearts of the student body. Now its time for the annual Campus Queen contest again, and Sayoko wants to win so badly she'd sell her soul-literally-to the demon Mara! With a Demon First Class on her side, Sayoko's dreams just might come true. Can mortal-first-class (well, maybe not first class) Keiichi, Belldandy, and her sister goddesses rescue Sayoko from her own dream before she pays the demonic price and drags the entire campus down with her? Collecting the five-issue mini-series. On sale November 6. SC, 240pg, b&w, 5 ¾' x 8 ¼'
		Outlaw Star Collection Dvd Box Set From Bandai Entertainment! Gene Starwind and his partner Jim Hawking run a small business on the backwater planet of Centinel 3. But all that changes the day that Hilda hires them for a bodyguard job. Now, thrust into a mystery they don't fully understand, they're on the run from the cops, the pirates, an angry alien, and a mysterious assassin. But they've got one thing going in their favor - they have the galaxy's most advanced ship, the Outlaw Star! This boxed set collects all 26-episodes of Outlaw Star - that's over 11-hours worth of high-octane cosmic action! Release Date: September, 2002.
		Pounded Tp by Brian Wood & Steve Rolston In a city filled with trust-fund babies and armchair revolutionaries, Heavy Parker rules the punk scene as a benevolent dictator. He sings lead in a local hardcore band; He puts out 'zines, pseudo-revolutionary material, and flypost propaganda about town. It's good to be king. Or at least it is until Missy, Heavy's girlfriend, goes away for college. How can a guy like Heavy be expected to handle a long-distance romance? Short answer: He can't. Missy is out of sight and Heavy's mind is already drifting towards his next sexual conquest. (A king can't be expected to live without a queen!) But can he maintain his throne when Missy returns, reborn as a true NYC punk and pissed as all hell? Can Heavy survive a true group of hardcores invading his turf, or will he just wind up Pounded? This new trade paperback collects the critically acclaimed three-issue mini-series by Brian Wood (Couscous Express, Channel Zero) and Steve Rolston (Queen & Country, Mek). Digest sized. MATURE READERS Digest, 88pg, b&w
		Ranma 1/2 Outta Control Tv Season 4 Dvd Box Set From Viz Video! In Ranma 1/2 Outta Control, the fourth season of adventures based on the comics of Rumiko Takahashi, we're introduced to Ranma's high school principal, the infamous Gambling King, Ranma's mom, an all-Ryoga episode, and more! The martial arts madness never stops with twenty-four more TV episodes of comedy, romance, and mayhem! That's over 5 hours of Ranma ½ mayhem! Scheduled to ship in September, 2002.
		Revolutionary Girl Utena The Black Rose Blooms Dvd From Software Sculptures! From the director of Sailor Moon and the key animation supervisor of Neon Genesis Evangelion comes this haunting and surreal coming-of-age fairy tale! Utena has always protected her shy friend Anthy from jealous bullies. But now, mysterious forces are actually trying to kill Anthy, and only Utena, with the help of a magical sword and an eccentric cast of characters, can solve the mystery. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in November, 2002.
		Sandman Presents The Furies Hc Written by Mike Carey; painted art and cover by John Bolton In stores October 30. In the three years since Daniel left to fulfill his destiny as the new Sandman, Lyta has suffered greatly from the loss of her only son. Now the bloodline that has made her kin to the Furies has taken over her senses…and her sanity. In an effort to escape her pain and unravel her mysterious heritage before it consumes her, Lyta accepts a job with a traveling theatre troupe on its way to Athens, Greece. But a series of cruel and familiar mythological figures set their sites on destroying the Furies - and plan to use Lyta Hall as the ultimate pawn. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS HC, 7x10, 96pg, FC
		Search For Meaning The Story Of Rex Hc by Michel Gagné Enter the world of the cute and curious Rex. Follow his unusual adventures as he travels far and wide in this ever-so-strange and visually fanciful tale conjured by the surreal visions of artist/writer Michel Gagné (Insanely Twisted Rabbits). HC, 9x9, 32pg, FC
		Sorcerer Hunters Vol 11 Gn by Satoru Akahori & Ray Omishi Magic, Mayhem, and bondage! Stop the presses! Carrot, the most lecherous, perverted guy on the Spooner continent, has actually found a girl who likes him?! Well, the mysterious new girl named Mousse hasn't run away screaming yet, and Carrot is actually acting like a gentleman. Tira and Chocolate, the Misu sisters, both have feelings for Carrot and assumed that no one else would be interested. Now that Carrot looks like he may have found true love elsewhere, they'll have to act quickly before they lose him forever. SC, 6x8, 198pg, b&w (11 of 13)
		Sorcerer Hunters Vol 12 Gn by Satoru Akahori & Ray Omishi In the magical world of the Spooner Continent, sorcerers unjustly wield their power over humans, tyrannizing villages across the land. Determined to put an end to the abuse, Big Mama has assembled a team of Sorcerer Hunters - Carrot, Marron, Chocolat, Tira, and Gateau - to be a freedom fighting force for humankind. However, as Big Mama's approach to usurping power from the Sorcerer's involves civility, Zaha Torte wants to resort to more radical means. SC, 6x8, 184pg, b&w
		Space Pirate Mito Vol 1 Dvd From Anime Works! Mito isn't just another space pirate, she's a three foot tall childlike alien with enough guts to outshine a supernova. She's known as the galaxy's most dangerous pirate, but all she really wants is to be called 'Mom.' Aoi, her earthbound son, has no idea about his mother's infamous career, or even what she really looks like. She's always worn her mom-suit around him, but that gets destroyed when the Galactic Patrol follows her to Earth. Aoi's in for an adventure that will bring him to all corners of the universe, with the first working mom to carry a pulse rifle! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: October, 2002.
		Storm Riders Gn #6 by Wing Shing Ma The Storm Riders love triangle takes a turn for the tragic while the warriors' cycle of vengeance begins to spin out of control. Wounded badly and near death, Kong-Chi reveals that her true love is Wind. It seems that like her marriage to Frost, her affair with Cloud was a ruse. Cloud is shocked by the truth, because his love for her was real. Meanwhile, determined to take revenge for his brother's murder, Sword Saint prepares for his duel with Conquer. Perhaps even more important than revenge, Sword Saint knows that by killing Conquer he can assume control of the World Fighting Association. Recognizing the chaos that Conquer's death would cause, Sword Saint's old enemy, Nameless, orders him to walk away from his challenge. Enraged at the suggestion, Sword Saint refuses and decides to battle Nameless on the eve of his duel with Conquer. SC, 5x7, 120pg, FC (Note Price)
		Swac Zam Wesell Mini Bust Zam Wesell is the dangerous, heavily armed bounty hunter mysteriously hired to eliminate Senator Amidala. Swift to action, Wesell is a refined, unrelenting assassin and an excellent tracker. Her quarry's almost nonexistent survival rate confirms Wesell's eminent reputation and unsurpassed marksmanship. 6' tall, fully-painted mini-bust
		Tellos Sons And Moons (W) Todd Dezago (P) Tracie Mauk, Eric Hanson, Mauricet (I) Tracie Mauk, Howard Shum, Mauricet (Cover) Nick Cardy FC 48pp The Concept: Tellos is a magikal patchwork world made up of a myriad of different realms, populated by creatures of myth and legend! A fantastic land where there is an adventure around every corner ... and danger at every turn! This Issue: Sporting a Gorgeous Cover by Comics Legend, NICK CARDY, Todd Dezago and Mike Wieringo present this third installment of their Anthology series! The first tale, 'Night Flight' recounts the less-than-romantic first meeting between the Pirate Queen, Serra and the adventurous thief, Hawke! Pencilled and Inked by newcomer, Tracie Mauk! Next is 'Jealous Skies', which reveals the secret of Hawke's wings! This fable is pencilled by Eric Wolfe Hanson and Inked by Howard Shum (Intrigue, Aquaman). Eric also provides the back cover. And finally, the 'Legend of Oge K'Tion', the story of the Amulet. Pencilled and inked by Belgian Sensation, Mauricet, this tale provides some much requested history to the magikal world of Tellos!! With pin-ups by Thor Badendyck, Carlo Barberi, and Mike Wieringo, this tome is a crowd pleaser! Don't miss it!