"MAY050013" "SERENITY CASSADAY CVR #1 (Of 3)" .00 "JOSS WHEDON (W), BRETT MATTHEWS (W), WILL CONRAD (P), and LAURA MARTIN (c) This fall Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and scribe of Marvel's Astonishing X-Men, makes his big-screen debut as writer/director with Serenity, the big-budget feature follow-up to his cult-hit TV show Firefly-the story of a ship full of mercenaries, outlaws, fugitives, and one law-abiding prostitute running across the fringes of space. Now Whedon pens a three issue miniseries based on the film with Brett Matthews, whose previous credits include Spider-man specials with Daredevil and Wolverine, episodes of TV's Firefly, an Angel miniseries, and the animated Chronicles of Riddick feature 'Dark Fury. ' The crew of Serenity once again find themselves broke and on the wrong side of a number of very large firearms, making the first issue a case study in how to mix intense, Whedon-style character interaction with cinematic action and violence. Artist Will Conrad and colorist Laura Martin paint a rough and wild world of adventure across a strange and dangerous universe. Each issue of this series features three covers, one for each member of the Serenity crew, drawn by the biggest names in comics. Issue #1 features Mal by John Cassaday, Inara by J. G. Jones, and Jayne by Bryan Hitch." "MAY050014" "SERENITY HITCH CVR #1 (Of 3)" .00 "JOSS WHEDON (W), BRETT MATTHEWS (W), WILL CONRAD (P), and LAURA MARTIN (c) This fall Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and scribe of Marvel's Astonishing X-Men, makes his big-screen debut as writer/director with Serenity, the big-budget feature follow-up to his cult-hit TV show Firefly-the story of a ship full of mercenaries, outlaws, fugitives, and one law-abiding prostitute running across the fringes of space. Now Whedon pens a three issue miniseries based on the film with Brett Matthews, whose previous credits include Spider-man specials with Daredevil and Wolverine, episodes of TV's Firefly, an Angel miniseries, and the animated Chronicles of Riddick feature 'Dark Fury. ' The crew of Serenity once again find themselves broke and on the wrong side of a number of very large firearms, making the first issue a case study in how to mix intense, Whedon-style character interaction with cinematic action and violence. Artist Will Conrad and colorist Laura Martin paint a rough and wild world of adventure across a strange and dangerous universe. Each issue of this series features three covers, one for each member of the Serenity crew, drawn by the biggest names in comics. Issue #1 features Mal by John Cassaday, Inara by J. G. Jones, and Jayne by Bryan Hitch." "MAY050015" "SERENITY J G JONES CVR #1 (Of 3)" .00 "JOSS WHEDON (W), BRETT MATTHEWS (W), WILL CONRAD (P), and LAURA MARTIN (c) This fall Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and scribe of Marvel's Astonishing X-Men, makes his big-screen debut as writer/director with Serenity, the big-budget feature follow-up to his cult-hit TV show Firefly-the story of a ship full of mercenaries, outlaws, fugitives, and one law-abiding prostitute running across the fringes of space. Now Whedon pens a three issue miniseries based on the film with Brett Matthews, whose previous credits include Spider-man specials with Daredevil and Wolverine, episodes of TV's Firefly, an Angel miniseries, and the animated Chronicles of Riddick feature 'Dark Fury. ' The crew of Serenity once again find themselves broke and on the wrong side of a number of very large firearms, making the first issue a case study in how to mix intense, Whedon-style character interaction with cinematic action and violence. Artist Will Conrad and colorist Laura Martin paint a rough and wild world of adventure across a strange and dangerous universe. Each issue of this series features three covers, one for each member of the Serenity crew, drawn by the biggest names in comics. Issue #1 features Mal by John Cassaday, Inara by J. G. Jones, and Jayne by Bryan Hitch." "MAY050016" "CONAN #18 (MR)" .00 "KURT BUSIEK (W), FABIAN NICIEZA (W), JOHN SEVERIN (P), BRUCE TIMM (P), DAVE STEWART (C), and CARY NORD (Cover) Bruce Timm, the innovator whose work has changed the face of American animation as well as American comics, and John Severin, the legendary artist of EC's Two-Fisted Tales, Image's Desperados, and Vertigo's Caper, team up to give fan-favorite Cary Nord a month off. Busiek and Timm join forces on a brief, sadistic little adventure involving a girl, a wizard, a monster, and Conan's very morbid sense of humor. Busiek teams with sometimes writing partner Fabian Nicieza (Avengers/Thunderbolts) and the great John Severin to pick up a loose end from Conan #3, as Conan's destiny is misinterpreted by a series of luckless warriors and shameless opportunists, leading to nothing but misery." "MAY050017" "MICHAEL CHABON PRESENTS ADV O/T ESCAPIST #7" 8.95 "MICHAEL CHABON (W), EDUARDO BARRETO (A), PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER (C), and BRIAN BOLLAND (Cover) This very special seventh issue of The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist features…no Escapist whatsoever! Instead, Pulitzer-winning author Michael Chabon takes over the entire issue with a sensational story introducing the mysterious Mr. Machine Gun, a character torn straight from the pages of Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. Legendary duo Kavalier and Clay created scads of fascinating characters, and Mr. Machine Gun was one of the best. A former guinea pig of Nazi bioexperimentation, the WWII hero turned to a postwar career in politics. Now, dealing with an intensely personal tragedy, Senator 'Ben Vanderslice' struggles to once more gain control over his murderous right hand! With Chabon aided by artist Eduardo Barreto (Batman, Aliens vs. Predator), you'll swear that you're reading the original Sunshine Comics edition-now an impossible find! Who is this classic character that inspired a runaway issue-length tale from a Pulitzer winner? Find out in this snub-nosed and smoking seventh installment of the popular quarterly anthology!" "MAY050018" "INCREDIBLES TP (C: 3 & 4)" 9.95 "Adapted from a script by BRAD BIRD (W), RICARDO CURTIS (A), and RAMON PEREZ (A) The city of Municiburg is protected by many superheroes, but its main champion is the ultra strong Mr. Incredible-who always works alone. But things go awry for Mr. Incredible and the rest of the supers when they are hit with a series of lawsuits brought by those they once saved. In an effort to defuse the situation, the government steps in and creates a program to relocate the supers and put them into hiding-in exchange for their promise never to use their powers again. Mr. Incredible is forced to resume the life of his secret identity-Bob Parr. But family life and the daily nine-to-five aren't enough for Bob, who takes to sneaking out and doing 'superhero work' in the evenings with his good friend Lucius, who used to be known as Frozone. These evening outings cause problems for Bob at home. But things take an unexpected turn when Bob is contacted by a mysterious woman named Mirage who wants to recruit Bob for some top-secret superhero work..." "MAY050019" "KONG KING OF SKULL ISLAND TP (C: 3 & 4)" 9.95 "JOE DEVITO (Created and illustrated) and BRAD STRICKLAND (W) In 1933, American showman Carl Denham returned from a mysterious, hidden island with a priceless treasure. A treasure not gold or jewels, but the island's barbaric god, a monstrous anthropoid called 'Kong.' The savage giant escaped and wreaked havoc among the man-made canyons of Manhattan, but within hours of the giant ape's death his body-and Carl Denham-disappeared. Twenty-five years later, the son of Carl Denham makes a shocking discovery that leads him back to the site of his father's greatest adventure and to the answers that will unlock the century's greatest mystery and history's greatest miracle. Authorized by the Cooper Estate and based on the original novel that inspired the all-time classic film. This new novel acts as both prequel and sequel to the classic fantasy tale, King Kong. Acclaimed fantasy artist Joe DeVito and top fantasy and science-fiction writer Brad Strickland join forces to make for an interactive visual-narrative storytelling experience unlike any other. " "MAY050020" "KONG KING OF SKULL ISLAND HC (JUL040031)" 24.95 "JOE DEVITO (A) and BRAD STRICKLAND (W) On sale October 27, HC, 96pg, FC, 8 1/2' x 11' In 1933, American showman Carl Denham returned from a mysterious, hidden island with a priceless treasure. A treasure not gold or jewels, but the island's barbaric god, a monstrous anthropoid called 'Kong.' The savage giant escaped and wreaked havoc among the man-made canyons of Manhattan, but within hours of the giant ape's death plummet from the peak of the Empire State Building, his body-and Carl Denham-disappeared. Twenty-five years later, the son of Carl Denham makes a shocking discovery that leads him back to the site of his father's greatest adventure and to the answers that will unlock the century's greatest mystery and history's greatest miracle. Authorized by the Cooper Estate and based on the original novel that inspired the all-time classic film, Kong: King of Skull Island is a lavishly illustrated, all-new novel that acts as both prequel and sequel to the classic fantasy tale, King Kong. Acclaimed fantasy artist Joe DeVito and top fantasy and science-fiction writer Brad Strickland join forces via innovative layout and design to make for an interactive visual-narrative storytelling experience unlike any other, remaining true to the classic Kong legend while illuminating new discoveries and additional layers of characterization that will deepen the resonance of the original story for readers young and old. Introduction by film special-effects master Ray Harryhausen (Mighty Joe Young, The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad). " "MAY050021" "SHADOW ROCK TP (C: 4)" 9.95 "JEREMY LOVE (W), ROBERT LOVE (A), and JEREMY LOVE (A) After his mother's death, young Timothy London moves from the big city to the small New England fishing town of Shadow Rock to live with his father. His new home is up the hill from a legendary haunted lighthouse where Timothy discovers the ghost of Kendahl Fog, a little boy who died under mysterious circumstances. Timothy and his new ghostly companion set out to explore the dark underbelly of Shadow Rock and the mystery of Kendahl's death. Harrowing thrills and chills ensue in this classic boy's adventure with a horror twist from Jeremy and Robert Love, the creators of FIERCE." "MAY050022" "EMILY THE STRANGE #1 (C: 4)" .00 "COSMIC DEBRIS (W/A) For more than ten years, pop culture cultists have revered and adored a mysterious, brooding thirteen-year-old girl named Emily the Strange. Nobody knows much about the young girl with a porcelain face and huge eyes framed by black bangs, and her ever-present brood of black cats only adds to the intrigue-but that hasn't stopped a generation of rabid fans from letting Emily put her spell upon them. Now, for the first time ever, Emily fans will be welcomed into her dark and, well, strange world-a place where kitty friends talk, the ghosts of famous weirdos come out to play, reality is never quite what it seems, and- above all-a place where anyone who's ever been considered a little 'strange' themselves will be made to feel right at home. Dark Horse Comics and the creative minds behind Cosmic Debris are thrilled to present the first-ever Emily comic books, published as deluxe single issues with all-new stories and art. Each issue of Emily comics will feature 48 pages of black, white, and red art (with the occasional outburst of full-color freakouts!), illustrating a wacky range of Emily stories. " "MAY050023" "LITTLE LULU VOL 5 LULU IN THE DOGHOUSE TP (C: 4)" 9.95 "JOHN STANLEY (W/A) and IRVING TRIPP (A) Little Lulu has been taking shots at the funnybones of comics fans for nearly fifty years- but you've got another think coming if you dare assume this means today's readers won't love her, too. As tough as she is tender-hearted, as smart as she is sassy, and as fair and generous as she is cantankerous, Lulu Moppet is a real one-of-a-kind. Now, for the first time ever, comics fans can read and relish every Little Lulu comic book story from the original, long-running Dell Comics series in Dark Horse Books' handy paperback library series! Handy, affordable, and hilarious, these thick, fun-filled volumes are bursting with stories from every angle of Lulu's world-from the far-flung fairy tales she dreams up to calm the quarrelsome tot, Alvin, to the silly slice-of-life adventures that end with impossible complexities and belly laughs for readers." "MAY050024" "LITTLE LULU VOL 1 LULU GOES SHOPPING TP (AUG040033)" 9.95 "JOHN STANLEY (W) and IRVING TRIPP (A) On sale November 17, SC, 200pg, b&w, 6' x 9' Long before the days of pint-sized, chemically powered, supergirl trios, there was one very special little girl who earned generations of fans and helped make the world a better place using only her natural smarts, her big heart, and a healthy dose of sass. From her first appearances in The Saturday Evening Post in the mid-1930s through her current long-running daily cartoon show on HBO Family, Little Lulu has been a beloved cultural icon all over the world. Now, Dark Horse Books is proud to present-for the first time ever-the complete run of classic Marge's Little Lulu comics in a reader-friendly series of affordable paperback volumes. Whether she's outsmarting Tubby and his fellow 'Boys Only Club' members in the name of fairness and equality, weaving hilarious tall tales to entertain the irascible tot Alvin, or simply using her keen wit to think her way out of a million impossible situations, Little Lulu remains one of the most lovable comic-book heroines ever. As fresh and funny today as they were decades ago, these classic comics will keep you laughing and reading for ages. " "MAY050025" "LITTLE LULU VOL 2 LULU TAKES A TRIP TP (O/A)" 9.95 "Dark Horse is tempted to call Little Lulu the 'comeback comic' of the year, but truth be told, Lulu's been a treasured part of the entertainment canon for years! Dark Horse Books is proudly presenting the complete library of classic Marge's Little Lulu comics in a reader-friendly series of affordable paperback volumes. A rascally but good-hearted seven year old with an endless supply of sass, oodles of smarts, and a wild imagination, Lulu is truly one of a kind. • From her first appearances in The Saturday Evening Post in the mid-1930s through her current long-running daily cartoon show on HBO Family, Little Lulu is a beloved cultural icon all over the world. • Classic comics for children of all ages." "MAY050026" "TONY MILLIONAIRE LITTLE & LARGE HC (C: 4)" 9.95 "TONY MILLIONAIRE (W/A) Here is another delightful book from writer/artist Tony Millionaire featuring two inter-connected stories that tie together for the happiest of endings. When Ann Louise's grandfather crashes through the woods to cut down a tree for use in his workshop, he never stops to think about all the creatures making their home in it. Uncle Gabby then meets a spider displaced from his tree house and begins a quest to find him a new place to live. A weathervane? A dollhouse? A goose-wagon? Sadly, no, no and no! But what is Grandfather building from the lumber? With the release of his seventh book, Little and Large, Tony Millionaire again proves he is one of the best at telling simple, charming stories for children that delight with their clever endings. Follow Uncle Gabby as he tries to find a new home for his friend, the spider!" "MAY050027" "SOCK MONKEY TP (O/A) (STAR11519)" 9.95 "by Tony Millionaire How much trouble can a toy animal really cause?! A mischievous sock monkey named Uncle Gabby and a bumbling crow named Drinky Crow are the heroes of this funny, unsettling, and oddly endearing collection, written and drawn by Tony Millionaire, best known as the creator of the successful alternative comic strip, Maakies. Follow Uncle Gabby and Drinky Crow as they try to find a home for a shrunken head, play matchmakers between the bat in the doll's house and the mouse in the basement, hunt salamanders, and try to get to heaven. Delights! Happy endings and random destruction are guaranteed! b&w, 96pg" "MAY050028" "SOCK MONKEY COLLECTED WORKS OF TONY MILLIONAIRE VOL 3 & 4 TP (OCT030033)" 12.95 "TONY MILLIONAIRE On sale January 21, SC, 88pg, b&w Here is a beautiful collection of work from Eisner Award winner Tony Millionaire. This book collects his latest four comic books, including the scandalous issue in which Uncle Gabby is so distraught over the accidental killing of a baby bird that he attempts suicide. The evolution of the Sock Monkey is evident in these books, as he grows from innocent gatherer of salamanders to maniacal burner of planets in the final issue. A lovely book, designed by the award-winning graphic designer, Lia Ribacchi. Collecting volumes 3 and 4 of the popular comic book series." "MAY050029" "SOCK MONKEY CHILDRENS BOOK TP (O/A) (STAR14506)" 9.95 "created, written, & illustrated by TONY MILLIONAIRE Tony Millionaire's Eisner-winning, multi-Harvey-Award-nominated Sock Monkey returns in his first-ever full-length book! A mix of comics and illustrated text, this book tells the origin tale of Uncle Gabby the Sock Monkey and how he came to live with the little girl, Ann-Louise. Have you ever wondered why Sock Monkey seems so creepy and lovable at the same time? Well, here's the answer! From the darkest jungles of Borneo into the tall mansions of Massachussetts comes the woolen monkey, bringing nightmares and cuddly dreams to everyone he encounters. There are stories to be told of musty smells from sea chests in the attic, creaking stairs, and something in the solarium where the orchids grow under their dewy glass jars! 'I have finally written the children's book I always wanted to find behind the walls of my grandmother's back staircase,' says Millionaire. 'Maybe it's a story I remembered, maybe I dreamed it, but whatever it was, it took place a long time ago.' b&w, SC, 6'x9', 80 pg " "MAY050030" "TONY MILLIONAIRE SOCK MONKEY UNCLE GABBY HC (FEB040024)" 14.95 "TONY MILLIONAIRE (W/A) On sale May 19, HC, 40pg, FC The Sock Monkey returns home from the University where he has become a Master Poet dedicated to the Science of Un-naming Objects. He embarks on a journey of sentimentality as he rediscovers his childhood home. However, things are not as he remembers them, and he is subjected to an avalanche of heart-breaking realization." "MAY050031" "TONY MILLIONAIRE SOCK MONKEY HC THAT DARN YARN (JAN050063)" 7.95 "By popular demand, Eisner Award-winner Tony Millionaire returns to bring you another charming adventure. Here is a book that contains two stories in one. On the right hand side is a story about a sock monkey getting his foot snagged on a tack as he's going down the stairs. As he rambles around Ann Louise's Victorian house he unravels. On the left hand page is a story about Ann Louise finding a ball of yarn and beginning to knit a sock monkey. The stories merge as the book unfolds and the adventure develops." "MAY050032" "SOCK MONKEY THE GLASS DOOR KNOB HC (STAR16473)" 14.95 "created, written, & illustrated by TONY MILLIONAIRE The Sock Monkey and the other toys in the house marvel at the prismatic spectrum shining on the parlor floor. They notice that the dazzling colors are somehow emanating from the beautiful glass doorknob on the front door. Winter turns to Spring, and the apple tree at the front of the house sprouts its new leaves, casting a warm green shadow on the door. But something happens to the doorknob: it seems to be broken, and the magical light show has come to a disheartening end. As the leaves grow heavier, joy leaves the house, until Mr. Crow comes up with a plan: to repair the doorknob using very scientifical techniques! Meanwhile, outside, notions of celestial events, planetary rhythm, and farmer's almanacs are discussed by two new characters, a bug and a bird, named Rickets and Scurvy. SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION On sale September 25 HC, 40pg, 8'x10', FC " "MAY050034" "SOCK MONKEY MAGNET SET (STAR13274) (C: 3)" 9.99 "Make a monkey out of me! All my bits are here, stick them where you please. The options are varied and many. But, please remember that of arms and legs I have many and can therefore spare, but once tarnished my dignity is gone forever. " "MAY050035" "TONY MILLIONAIRE DRINKY CROW PVC (O/A) (C: 4)" 19.99 "Dook! Dook! Dook! Drinky Crow comes to life! This 6 inch miracle of plastic comes with a bottle of booze and interchangeable eyes. Abducted from the Maakies strip by Tony Millionaire, Drinky Crow is the perfect companion for all your debauched activities. The bottle fits nicely into The Crow's beak, that he may suck easily on the fountain of despair. When he's done, pop in the 'drunken' eyes, for a realistic feeling! Set him on a shelf in a dark room, get drunk, and see how depressed you can get staring at him! On sale July 24. 6' PVC figure, packaged in full-color window box " "MAY050036" "TONY MILLIONAIRES SOCK MONKEY STATUE (STAR17598)" 75.00 "Ah… Sunday morning with a big comfy chair and the funnies. Tony Millionaire has personally designed this beautiful new statue, featuring our favorite Sock Monkey relaxing with the color funny pages in his favorite chair, with Mr. Crow happily reading over his shoulder. Deliriously delightful! This colorful new Sock Monkey Statue is approximately 8' tall, fully painted, and it comes carefully in a full-color box. On sale October 16 8' tall, full-painted, packaged in full-color box " "MAY050037" "TONY MILLIONAIRES SOCK MONKEY ZIPPO (O/A)" 29.99 "Dark Horse is getting crazy over Sock Monkey! Despite his charmed, but sometimes unfortunate, adventures (always burning the house down), we've decided to bring you the official Sock Monkey Zippo® lighter. Artist Tony Millionaire has conjured up a striking, original color design, and the result is nothing short of pure combustible fun. FC, chromxe Zippo® ." "MAY050038" "BILLY THE KIDS OLD TIME ODDITIES #4 (Of 4)" .00 "ERIC POWELL (W/C) and KYLE HOTZ (A) Thanks to the combined distraction of Billy's entrapment and the explosive entry of yet another insane treasure hunter seeking the Golem's heart, Sproule and his companions are able to escape from their bonds, but with the monstrous villagers mindlessly obeying Dr. Frankenstein's every word, none of them can escape from the lab . . . at least, not without Billy's help. But does Billy have the courage to overcome his greatest fears and free himself in time to save the others? Does he have the generosity of heart to risk his life for a group of people he has called 'freaks?' Don't miss the fourth issue of Billy The Kid's Old Timey Oddities from Eisner Award-winning Goon-creator Eric Powell and fan-favorite horror artist, Kyle Hotz!" "MAY050039" "GOON #13" .00 "ERIC POWELL (W/A) Goon's got himself in deep this time. After his adventures in the dimension of the flesh-eating eye and his brutal battle with Dr. Alloy's army of killer robots, the uptown police take the opportunity to kick Goon while he's down and haul him off to Cade's Island Penitentury to rot for the rest of his days. Now it's up to Franky to plan a daring prison break and spring the Goon before he finds himself out-numbered on the wrong end of an all-out prison brawl with a load of old foes." "MAY050040" "HELLBOY THE ISLAND #2 (Of 2)" .00 "MIKE MIGNOLA (W/A) Though it may cost him his life, Hellboy learns the secret history of the world, the origin of the Ogdru Jahad, and his own right hand. Celebrated writer/artist Mike Mignola concludes the biggest turning point in his Hellboy saga, establishing his character firmly in the weirdest traditions of authentic gothic horror. Award-winning creator Mike Mignola presents the long-awaited sequel to 2001's The Third Wish, and the first Hellboy series since the character was pushed into the mainstream by 2004's hit film. " "MAY050041" "MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN #3 (Of 4)" .00 "BRUCE CAMPBELL (W), DAVID GOODMAN (W), RICK REMENDER (P), HILARY BARTA (I), and ERIC POWELL (Alt. Cover) Award-winning artist of The Goon, Eric Powell, pops in for a portrait of Bruce Campbell to wrap around our bloodstained third chapter, in which Campbell's dead wife returns as a robot who's more in love with the cab driver hiding inside her husband's brain than the man himself. Meanwhile in Gyspy Town, the cabbie's ex-wife stages a mannequin wedding-this is comics as only the greatest madman of B-movies could conceive it. This issue features two covers, one by the regular team on the book and one by Eisner Award-winning creator Eric Powell!" "MAY050042" "BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #103 (MR) (C: 3)" .00 "HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) This poignant episode, 'Pity,' deals with the complex relationships of compassion, honor, and revenge in the vicious landscape of Hiroaki Samura's modern, samurai-punk epic. Abayama, an older Ittö-ryü leader who has seen his share of death and violence, stumbles into a surprising predicament. After joining the surviving Ittö-ryü warriors on a quest for vengeance, a chance encounter leads him to a face-off with Makoto, the youngest Mugai-ryü conspirator and Abayama's former assistant. Find out why this deep, frenetic series won Britain's 2004 Eagle Award for Favourite Manga Comic!" "MAY050043" "SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOL 7 TP (C: 3 & 4)" 9.95 "KAZUO KOIKE (W) and GOSEKI KOJIMA (A) As Samurai Executioner continues moving into its own world of crime and punishment, honor and bushido, we are beginning to learn more about the characters and situations involved in Edo-era justice. We're learning about Kubikiri Asa, the Shögun's decapitator, and his stoic life. This man's joyless existence is backed by stories of his past as a child, and how they reflect on his present life. But we also learn more about the peace officers of the era. In particular, there's the character 'Catcher Kasajirö,' the charming young man who uses a hooked rope and chained cudgel with such great skill. With these two characters, one with the guilt of many generations, and one bearing the naiveté of a young buck, comes an odd sort of tenderness to a world of pain and death." "MAY050044" "JAPAN TP (C: 3 & 4)" 9.95 "BURONSON (W) and KENTARO MIURA (A) Yuka Katsuragi, a beautiful TV news reporter, has attracted the affections of a Yakuza thug, Katsuji Yashima, who travels with his brother all the way to Spain to find her, only to have his affections rebuffed by Yuka. A terrible earthquake hits, and Katsuji, his brother, and Yuka, along with four high-schoolers in Spain on a field trip, all fall deep underground. While trapped below the surface, they encounter a mysterious old woman who reveals to them prophecies that the wealthy nation of Japan will meet the same demise as the once-prosperous city of Carthage. Katsuji and the others insult the old woman, who then sends them to see the world of the future with their own eyes, a future of desolation and death... NOTE: Japan comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ cover advisory." "MAY050045" "SUPER MANGA BLAST #54 (MR) (C: 3)" .00 "MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W) Sunao joins the fray in a Seraphic Feather space showdown! Will the shy psychic's mental abilities and shaky shooting skills be enough to help rescue Kei? The penulimate episode of Club 9 finds Haruo Hattori tying up loose ends in Tokyo and yearning for the life she left behind in rural Akita. Makoto Kobayashi's What's Michael? comic masterpiece explores themes of cat cohabitation, amusement parks, peanuts, and fame. A new, frenzied battle begins in Cannon God Exaxxion, as the Exaxxion home base is infiltrated for the first time by Riofaldian forces! In Shadow Star, Shiina is alone, unarmed, and hunted by Satomi's malicious Shadow Dragon!" "MAY050046" "TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOL 6 THE GUNSLINGER TP (C: 3 & 4)" 9.95 "YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A) A lot of the Gung-Ho Guns have fallen victim to defeat and therefore death, but not by the bullets of the reluctant hero, Vash the Stampede. But even if the 'Guns' seem to be dwindling, that doesn't mean there's a lack of violent freaks tearing up the planet. In Gunslinger Vash is running into all sorts of weirdos with guns. All the while, Knives and his crew have something mysterious going on behind the scenes, and it doesn't look good for Vash and the people he lives to protect." "MAY050047" "TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOL 1 HERO RETURNS TP (FEB040056) (MR) (C: 3)" 9.95 "YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale May 19, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5 1/8' x 7 1/4' The hottest manga on the market enters brand new storytelling territory! As an anime series, Trigun gained a multitude of fans across the otaku landscape, before gaining a burgeoning mainstream manga audience. Now, Trigun Maximum goes beyond the story available in the anime and the first two top selling manga volumes. Our hero Vash the Stampede disappeared for two years after blasting a crater onto the moon above the desert planet he saved from annihilation. But with good people and bad alike trying to track him down, he won't stay lost for long! Count on more crazy gunslinger action, new dastardly villains…and a new outfit, to boot!" "MAY050048" "TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOL 2 DEATH BLUE TP (MAY040055) (MR) (C: 3)" 9.95 "YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A) On sale August 18, SC, 200pg, b&w, 5 1/8' x 7 ¼' In the first volume of Trigun Maximum, we caught up with Vash and watched him jump back into service for Peace and Love! But now the action really begins. Remember the Gung-Ho Guns? That modge-podge group of assassins born and bred to kill Vash? Well, they're the ones who're still alive and are still trying to kill him, and in Trigun Maximum volume 2, we'll see the beginning of a whole new set of worries for our gunslinging mysterious nice guy. See the whole menagerie of freaky Gung-Ho Guns come after Vash in lots of crazy ways. The fun is really getting rolling in Trigun Maximum, taking you way beyond the anime and into new, dangerous territory. Co-published with Digital Manga. • All Dark Horse volumes in the Trigun series will be published in the original Japanese format!" "MAY050049" "TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOL 3 HIS LIFE AS A TP (AUG040044) (C: 3)" 9.95 "YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A) On sale November 17, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5' x 7' Trigun Maximum Volume 3 is intensity embodied-a front to back fight! Vash the Stampede and the mysterious Wolfwood versus the terribly resilient Gray the Ninelives and one of Yasuhiro Nightow's most curious villains, the completely frightening puppet master, Leonoff. The Gung-Ho Guns get harder and harder to beat as the philosophical tension between our two heroes grows daily. The Trigun Max manga includes many aspects and characters from the television show but places them in different situations at different times giving the reader a much more detailed and dramatic idea of who these terrible enemies really are and the rough challenges Vash faces every day. • The fantastic Dark Horse edition of Trigun Maximum is value-priced in the popular manga format, unretouched and unflopped. It includes the popular mock black-and-white covers as well as the hilarious 'Turn to the Next' back page bio comics. " "MAY050050" "TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOL 4 BOTTOM OF THE DARK TP (NOV040045) (C: 3)" 9.95 "Vash the Stampede is back for more intense action, and it looks like it's only going to get harder as the saga continues! As before, we'll see some vicious battles with new foes from the Gung Ho Guns, tough and strange fighters with one mission, to kill the nice guy with the God Gun integrated into his body. Vash and Wolfwood go up against Hoppered the Gauntlet, with his strange hockey mask and shield body; and Midvalley the Hornfreak whose saxophone will blow your mind! And what's worse is these two killers won't take no for an answer. On top of that they've got Zazie the Beast with his weird animal ways waiting in the wings, and Legato looking on as always. It's a freakfest battle in the city, and it's going to be tough on our hero and his conflicted protector. • Trigun Maximum is presented in its authentic Japanese format, with goofy inside covers, unretouched and unflopped art, and design that reflects the original." "MAY050051" "TRIGUN VOL 1 TP (STAR19783) (C: 3)" 14.95 "YASUHIRO NIGHTOW On sale November 5, SC, 360pg, b&w, 5' x 7' It's a western, it's sci-fi, it's punk, and it's popular. It's Trigun and it's become one of the most popular anime in America, but before it was animated, it was a manga. Now Dark Horse has finally brought that manga to America! Continuing our foray into the world of non-Westernized manga publishing, Trigun promises to be entertaining with its huge guns, signature characters, wild shoot-em-up action, and funny writing. Vash is a nice guy, but everyone wants to kill him. An enigma of a man with a coat full of bullet holes, he's widely feared because of the destruction left in his wake. He's also highly valued for the price on his head, but he's no easy man to kill. Of course, that doesn't stop people from trying. What's his mission? Where's he from? This volume may have the answers to those questions and more. See what you've been missing in the video, visit Vash in true black and white coolness. Finally, Trigun is here! • The Dark Horse version of Trigun will be published in the original Japanese format!" "MAY050052" "TRIGUN VOL 2 TP (OCT030046) (MR) (C: 3)" 14.95 "YASUHIRO NIGHTOW FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 7, SC, 344pg, b&w, 5' x 7' Dark Horse continues it's parade of new manga with the second, super-fat volume of Trigun! Set in some kind of post-apocalypse western future, Trigun continues to knit a goofy yet mysterious story about a nice-guy gunslinger with a dangerous past and a huge bounty on his head. Everyone is after Vash the Stampede, but no one can put a bullet in him. Adding to the comedy is the pair of ladies working for an insurance company who must put a stop to Vash's destruction, though they certainly don't believe this amiable prankster is the vicious destroyer. It's a fun read, and super thick, packed full of silliness and action. " "MAY050053" "TRIGUN ANIME MANGA VOL 1 TP (JUL040045) (C: 3)" 14.95 "YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A) On sale October 27, SC, 160pg, FC, 5' x 7' Adding to the Trigun collection of fantastic television animation and dynamic manga, a new hybrid of the two mediums arrives to keep the experience alive. Composed entirely of frames taken from the popular Japanese animated television series, the Trigun anime manga books are enhanced with colorful sound effects and dialogue taken directly from the teleplay. • The Trigun anime is a cornerstone of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming. • Dark Horse sold over 100,000 copies of the first two volumes of Trigun, making it one of America's most popular manga series! " "MAY050054" "VAMPIRE HUNTER D VOL 2 NOVEL SC (MR) (C: 4)" 8.95 "HIDEYUKI KIKUCHI (W) and YOSHITAKA AMANO painted cover and eight black- and-white interior illustrations The adventures of Vampire Hunter D continue! Vampires: murderous creatures in the shape of humans, they stalk the night feeding on the blood of innocents. Seemingly immortal, they can be destroyed only by the use of a stake through the heart, severing of their heads, or exposure to sunlight. By the year 12, 090 A.D. vampires have ruled the Earth for almost 300 years, and it is only these weaknesses that have kept these foul monsters from totally overrunning the world. But what happens when those rules no longer apply? The village of Tsepesh sits in the eternal shadow of an abandoned castle, a onetime stronghold of the Nobility, the vampire lords who rule the devastated wasteland of the future. Ten years ago four children disappeared while playing near the castle, only to mysteriously reappear a month later. Now vampires have begun to hunt in the daylight. Are the two events connected? The villagers turn to the vampire hunter known only as D, but as he follows the children, now adults, the answers he finds may be more terrifying than anything he could ever imagine." "MAY050055" "STAR WARS EMPIRE #35 (C: 3)" .00 "JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BRIAN CHING (P), and MICHAEL ATIYEH (C) All-Darth Vader Issue! Information obtained from a prisoner captured on Jabiim has set Darth Vader on the trail of the Rebel Fleet. No Alliance defense can divert Vader from his target, and if he is successful it will mean the destruction of the fleet and the end of the Rebellion. But there is one small hope for the Rebels, and it all comes down to one man pursuing his duties with an unshakable zeal, and remaining a 'model officer' to the end… Ironman writer John Jackson Miller joins the Star Wars team with this one-shot story of duty, honor, and betrayal within the Empire." "MAY050056" "STAR WARS REPUBLIC #79 (C: 3)" .00 "WELLES HARTLEY (W), DOUG WHEATLEY (P), CHRISTOPHER CHUCKRY (C), and JOHN GALLAGHER (Cover) The galaxy has changed for the Jedi, their Order has been dealt a crippling blow. Now the dark times have begun, and individual Jedi are left to decide whether they will stay true to the duty they took on during the Clone Wars, cast themselves to the will of the Force, or abandon their beliefs altogether. None of the decisions is easy, and all of them are fraught with peril! Republic embarks on the first step into the 'dark times' after Revenge of the Sith!" "MAY050057" "STAR WARS EPISODE III REVENGE OF THE SITH TP (JAN050044) (C: 3 & 4)" 12.95 "The official comics adaptation of the most anticipated of the Star Wars films! The action of the Clone Wars comes to a dramatic conclusion, and events are put in place for A New Hope. Battles rage in space, armies clash on alien worlds, heroes become martyrs, and friends become enemies-all leading up to the biggest, longest, and most incredible lightsaber duel in Star Wars history! This is the film that answers the questions, How did Anakin succumb to the dark side? What happened to Luke and Leia's mother? And why are there no Jedi around in the original Trilogy? Artist Doug Wheatley (Star Wars: Empire volume two) brings a level of life and detail to the adaptation that rivals that of the films themselves. An epic graphic novel not to be missed!" "MAY050058" "STAR WARS EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE TP (STAR09296) (C: 3)" 12.95 "by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson; cover by Greg Manchess Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace is the seminal tale of the Star Wars mythos, unlocking the history and events that laid the foundation for the Rebel Alliance's epic struggle against the Empire as chronicled in the original Star Wars film trilogy. Featuring familiar characters as never before seen and introducing new players destined to become Star Wars icons, Episode I is a must-see film experience, and this comics adaptation is a must-read for all Star Wars enthusiasts. Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by master filmmaker George Lucas and illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio and comics legend Al Williamson. SC, 112pg, FC" "MAY050059" "STAR WARS EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE ADVENTURES TP (STAR10790) (C: 3)" 12.95 "by Mark Schultz, Ryder Windham, Tim Truman, and Henry Gilroy, pencilled by Galen Showman, Robert Teranishi, Steve Crespo, and Martin Egelund Showcasing key characters from Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, this exciting collection expands the story from the international film blockbuster, exposing key events from the epic tale not shown on screen. Join Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker, along with a top-flight creative cast in this essential piece of the Episode I mythos. Also includes the hard-to-find Episode I The Phantom Menace #1/2, previously available only in Wizard magazine. SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC" "MAY050060" "STAR WARS EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES TP (STAR15667) (C: 3)" 17.95 "Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales with art by Jan Duursema and Ray Kryssing; cover by Tsuneo Sanda Star Wars: Attack of the Clones is a seminal tale of the Star Wars mythos, unlocking some of the history and events that laid the foundation for the Rebel Alliance's epic struggle against the Empire as chronicled in the original Star Wars film trilogy. Featuring familiar characters as never seen before and introducing new players destined to become Star Wars icons, Episode II is a must-see film, and this graphic novel is a must-read for all Star Wars enthusiasts. Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales, and illustrated by Jan Duursema and Ray Kryssing. Make sure you catch this legendary series that's sure to please Star Wars fans of all ages. On sale April 17. SC, 144pg, FC " "MAY050061" "STAR WARS VISIONARIES TP (JAN050045) (C: 3)" 17.95 "They've been responsible for some of the most dazzling and awe-inspiring visuals ever put to film, and now the concept artists, behind the Star Wars prequels are bringing their considerable talents to comics. Just in time for Star Wars: Episode III, the wildly gifted minds of the Lucasfilm art department and visual effects powerhouse Industrial Light & Magic come together to tell their own Star Wars tales in this compilation of short stories. Given free reign to explore any and every aspect of the Star Wars universe, each artist offers a new twist or a deeper view into that galaxy far, far away. Nowhere else will you find a more pure or more different look at George Lucas' enduring creation than through the eyes of the Star Wars: Visionaries." "MAY050062" "STAR WARS PANEL TO PANEL FROM THE PAGES OF DH TP (JUN040059) (C: 3)" 19.95 "DAVE DORMAN (A), HUGH FLEMING (A), CAM KENNEDY (A), TSUNEO SANDA (A), TERESE NIELSEN (A), KIA ASAMIYA (A), JON FOSTER (A), KILIAN PLUNKETT (A), and more On sale September 29, SC, 192pg, FC, 9' x 12' From 1992 to 1999, Dark Horse Comics was virtually the only source of new Star Wars visual art. Even after the release of the new films, the talented artists at Dark Horse have continued to expand thee depth and breadth of the Star Wars galaxy. From ancient Jedi to alien worlds, from fantastic creatures to faster-than-light spaceships, no other publisher has produced so many dazzling images from our generation's greatest mythology. This book presents an amazing selection of covers and interior images from over a decade of Dark Horse's comics and graphic novels, by some of the best artists the world over. A visual feast for anyone who enjoyed the films, a true treasure for the dedicated Star Wars fan!" "MAY050063" "STAR WARS A NEW HOPE THE SPECIAL ED TP (STAR06001) (C: 3)" 9.95 "by Bruce Jones, Eduardo Barreto, Al Williamson, & James Sinclair; cover by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt You saw it in the theaters - now read this all-new adaptation of Star Wars: A New Hope! Crafted completely from scratch by Bruce Jones, Eduardo Barreto, and longtime Star Wars artist Al Williamson, this all-new trade paperback includes the new Special Edition scenes. SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC" "MAY050064" "STAR WARS EMPIRE STRIKES BACK SPECIAL EDITION TP (STAR06000) (C: 3)" 9.95 "cover by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt Dark Horse Comics is proud to present, in an all-new package, the comics adaptation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - The Special Edition. This is the classic adaptation, reprinted from the original Star Wars comic-book series. SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC" "MAY050065" "STAR WARS RETURN OF THE JEDI SPECIAL ED TP (STAR06007) (C: 3)" 9.95 "cover by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt Dark Horse presents Star Wars: Return of the Jedi-The Special Edition, the third thrilling chapter in the greatest space fantasy ever! This collection includes a 30-page gallery featuring the original pre-production sketches, as well as new Special Edition production art. SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC" "MAY050066" "STAR WARS CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOL 1 TP (MAR040020) (C: 3)" 6.95 "HADEN BLACKMAN (W) and BEN CALDWELL (A) On sale June 23, FC, 96pg, 5 1/4' x 7 1/2' A Double-Sized Clone Wars Special! Inspired by the Cartoon Network's Clone Wars cartoons, this new series uses the television show as a jumping-off point to tell new stories of heroism and villainy in the same stripped-down visual style. On the night-world of Nivek, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker must first overcome the limitations of fighting in the dark before they can take on the dreaded Shadowmen! Meanwhile, Jedi Masters Mace Windu and Saesee Tiin discover that push can come to shove when using the Force to fight battledroids. And, fresh from leading an underwater assault against Separatist forces on the water planet of Mon Calamari, Jedi Master Kit Fisto and his remaining clone troops reach the surface to find a new threat awaiting them! Incredible action, hot art, and lightning-fast pacing are coming your way in this new take on the Star Wars galaxy! • 96 page Digest Format!" "MAY050067" "STAR WARS CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOL 2 TP (AUG040087) (C: 3)" 6.95 "HADEN BLACKMAN (W), WELLES HARTLEY (W), MATT FILLBACH (A), and SHAWN FILLBACH (A) On sale November 10, SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4' x 7 1/2' Inspired by the Cartoon Network's Clone Wars cartoons, this series tells new stories of heroism and villainy in the same stripped-down visual style. In the rolling asteroid rings above a remote planet, General Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker play a deadly game of cat and mouse against Separatist droid fighters-and a squadron of highly skilled human pilots who have pledged their guns to Count Dooku. Find out why Anakin is known as the greatest pilot in the galaxy! Also in this volume, Jedi Master Luminara Unuli and her Padawan Barriss Offee race against time to evacuate farmers and their families before the droid forces of General Grievous overrun their village. When Barriss and her squad of clone troopers are caught in the path of the enemy army, only fast thinking and steel resolve can save the day! Incredible action, hot art, and lightning-fast pacing are coming your way in this new take on the Star Wars galaxy! " "MAY050068" "STAR WARS CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOL 3 TP (NOV040051) (C: 3)" 6.95 "As the Clone Wars continue to rock the Star Wars universe, the Republic's forces, led by the Jedi, find themselves drawn ever-deeper into Darth Sidious' evil web. With stories covering all aspects of the Clone Wars-from the trials of the revered Jedi Master Yoda, to the tribulations of the lowliest Clone Troopers fighting on the front lines, to the wicked machinations of the dreaded Count Dooku and General Grievous-these fast-paced tales feature a unique look into the world of Star Wars and at the events that shook the Galaxy far, far away… • Inspired by the Cartoon Network's hit Clone Wars cartoons, this series presents all-new tales of super-charged action and compelling drama, delivered in the same hyper-kinetic visual style as the acclaimed animated series. • With the release of the motion-picture, Star Wars: Episode 3 - Revenge of the Sith in spring 2005, Star Wars mania will be at a fever-pitch in 2005!" "MAY050069" "STAR WARS CLONE WARS VOL 1 THE DEFENSE OF KAMINO TP (STAR19494) (C: 3)" 14.95 "JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, and others On sale June 18, SC, 128pg, FC The Clone Wars have begun! Ever since the wars were mentioned in the very first Star Wars film, fans have been dying to know more. Attack of the Clones offered a glimpse, 'The Defense of Kamino' brings the galaxy-wide conflict into full view! Two undercover Jedi discover a Separatist plan to destroy the cloning facility on the watery world of Kamino, thus crippling the Republic's ability to fight. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are part of a Jedi fighter squadron sent to protect the installation, but they learn that there are heroes fighting for the Separatist cause as well as for the Republic, and that Jango Fett, though dead, still has something to say about how this war is fought! Meanwhile, Mace Windu, the leader of the Jedi Council, must deal with a rift in the Jedi ranks-a matter that reveals a Jedi traitor and a new Dark Jedi working in league with Dooku. Mace is considered one of the best swordsmen in the galaxy, but can he stand up to the swordmaster who taught him everything he knows-including the mysterious techinque known as 'Vaapad'? New characters and new worlds are revealed as the Clone Wars spreads throughout the galaxy!" "MAY050070" "STAR WARS CLONE WARS VOL 2 VICTORIES AND SACRIFICES TP (STAR20184) (C: 3)" 14.95 "HADEN BLACKMAN/JOHN OSTRANDER/TOMÁS GIORELLO/JAN DUURSEMA/BRIAN CHING On sale September 3, SC, 120pg, FC From one of the swamp moons of Naboo, to the war-torn cityscapes of Brentaal IV, the battles of the Clone Wars have thrown the galaxy into turmoil. New Separatist threats, ranging from deadly biological weapons, to dark Jedi, to unkillable alien bounty hunters, have the loyalist Jedi and their clone troops pushed to their limits. This graphic novel collection contains three separate, yet linked stories of heroism and sacrifice set during the time between Episode II and Episode III!" "MAY050071" "STAR WARS CLONE WARS VOL 3 LAST STAND ON JABIIM TP (NOV030065) (C: 3)" 14.95 "by HADEN BLACKMAN, BRIAN CHING, and VICTOR LLAMAS On sale February 25, SC, 104pg, FC General Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan Anakin Skywalker find themselves in command of a regiment of Clone Troopers on the muddy battlefields of the rain world of Jabiim. With their supply lines stretched thin and reinforcements unable to land due to the perpetual storms, the Jedi and their army have become easy targets for the rebel Alto Stratus and his elite Nimbus warriors. But the situation goes from bad to worse when General Kenobi is listed missing in action, and Anakin is teamed with a group of other masterless young Jedi on a doomed mission to hold the last line in the Republic's defense! The Clone Wars heat up in this beautifully illustrated graphic novel that chronicles one of the major battles of the conflict! After twenty-six years, the most anticipated era in Star Wars history is finally being revealed, with new characters, new locations, and unbelievable action leading toward the events in Episode III. • Dark Horse has sold over 10,000 copies of the first volume of Star Wars: Clone Wars in less than 3 months!" "MAY050072" "STAR WARS CLONE WARS VOL 4 LIGHT & DARK TP (FEB040057) (C: 3)" 16.95 "JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), and DAN PARSONS (I) THOMÁS GIORELLO (Cover) On sale May 12, SC, 136pg, FC The Jedi are taught to use the Force for good; to avail themselves only to the light side. But the dark side can be a dangerous temptation to even the strongest Jedi, as Aayla Secura learns when she battles former Jedi-in-training Aurra Sing, and Quinlan Vos discovers when he crosses swords with a true master of the dark, Count Dooku. Set against the backdrop of the Clone Wars, this novel-length adventure is filled with espionage, betrayal, and amazing lightsaber battles. It all begins with a dangerous undercover assignment that leads to…well, we dare not reveal the shocking ending! A story that is sure to have Star Wars fans talking-and wondering whether the fate of the Jedi lies in the light, or the dark…This volume collects Star Wars: Repubic issues 54 and 63, Star Wars: Jedi-Aayla Secura, and Star Wars: Jedi-Dooku." "MAY050073" "STAR WARS CLONE WARS VOL 5 THE BEST BLADES TP (AUG040088) (C: 3)" 17.95 "JOHN OSTRANDER (W), HADEN BLACKMAN (W), JEREMY BARLOW (W), TOMÁS GIORELLO (A), BRANDON BADEAUX (A), and HOON (A) On sale November 24, SC, 144pg, FC, 7' x 10' 'Try us all, these times do. In this war, unsheathed must all of the Jedi's blades be. Survive constant use, even the best blades cannot.' -Master Yoda The darkest days of the Clone Wars have arrived, when even victories are cause for abiding sorrow; when the hopes for a brighter future are lost in the turmoil of a divided galaxy; and when friendships are tools of convenience and the reason for betrayals. From political intrigue within the Senate to bloody battlefields on exotic worlds, the war has left its mark on the bystanders as well as the combatants, and the events in this wide-ranging volume reveal the extent of the damage. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker battle for survival, Senator Bail Organa struggles to preserve freedom within the Republic, and Master Yoda strives to prevent an old friend from plunging a system into war in four exciting stories from the Clone Wars! • The first two Star Wars: Clone Wars volumes sold over 20,000 copies. " "MAY050074" "BETTIE PAGE IN ORANGE BLACK T/S SM (C: 4)" .00 "A bevy of new Betties! We're introducing two new styles to our line of Bettie Page T-shirts.Colorful designs on popular T-shirt styles make for a great combination. We've got a delicious orange Bettie image on a scoop neck, half sleeve tee, and Bettie looking cute in a bathing suit on a pink shirt of the same style." "MAY050075" "BETTIE PAGE IN ORANGE BLACK T/S MED (C: 4)" .00 "A bevy of new Betties! We're introducing two new styles to our line of Bettie Page T-shirts.Colorful designs on popular T-shirt styles make for a great combination. We've got a delicious orange Bettie image on a scoop neck, half sleeve tee, and Bettie looking cute in a bathing suit on a pink shirt of the same style." "MAY050076" "BETTIE PAGE IN ORANGE BLACK T/S LG (C: 4)" .00 "A bevy of new Betties! We're introducing two new styles to our line of Bettie Page T-shirts.Colorful designs on popular T-shirt styles make for a great combination. We've got a delicious orange Bettie image on a scoop neck, half sleeve tee, and Bettie looking cute in a bathing suit on a pink shirt of the same style." "MAY050077" "BETTIE PAGE IN ORANGE BLACK T/S XL (C: 4)" .00 "A bevy of new Betties! We're introducing two new styles to our line of Bettie Page T-shirts.Colorful designs on popular T-shirt styles make for a great combination. We've got a delicious orange Bettie image on a scoop neck, half sleeve tee, and Bettie looking cute in a bathing suit on a pink shirt of the same style." "MAY050078" "BETTIE PAGE IN BATHING SUIT PINK T/S SM (C: 4)" .00 "A bevy of new Betties! We're introducing two new styles to our line of Bettie Page T-shirts.Colorful designs on popular T-shirt styles make for a great combination. We've got a delicious orange Bettie image on a scoop neck, half sleeve tee, and Bettie looking cute in a bathing suit on a pink shirt of the same style." "MAY050079" "BETTIE PAGE IN BATHING SUIT PINK T/S MED (C: 4)" .00 "A bevy of new Betties! We're introducing two new styles to our line of Bettie Page T-shirts.Colorful designs on popular T-shirt styles make for a great combination. We've got a delicious orange Bettie image on a scoop neck, half sleeve tee, and Bettie looking cute in a bathing suit on a pink shirt of the same style." "MAY050080" "BETTIE PAGE IN BATHING SUIT PINK T/S LG (C: 4)" .00 "A bevy of new Betties! We're introducing two new styles to our line of Bettie Page T-shirts.Colorful designs on popular T-shirt styles make for a great combination. We've got a delicious orange Bettie image on a scoop neck, half sleeve tee, and Bettie looking cute in a bathing suit on a pink shirt of the same style." "MAY050081" "BETTIE PAGE IN BATHING SUIT PINK T/S XL (C: 4)" .00 "A bevy of new Betties! We're introducing two new styles to our line of Bettie Page T-shirts.Colorful designs on popular T-shirt styles make for a great combination. We've got a delicious orange Bettie image on a scoop neck, half sleeve tee, and Bettie looking cute in a bathing suit on a pink shirt of the same style." "MAY050082" "TATTOO PIERCING PORTFOLIO (MR) (C: 3 & 4)" 19.99 "Spanish grand master fantasy artist Luis Royo presents a sexy new portfolio collection of illustrations, each suitable for framing. Luis Royo has claimed a place as one of today's most accomplished painters of science fiction and fantasy themes. He features beautiful women, placed in imaginative and atmospheric settings, adorned with fantastic tattoos and body ornamentation. This package consists of six 13 1/2' x 10 3/8' oversized full-color plates featuring Royo's sexiest women, plus six black & white sketch plates. It is packaged in a deluxe illustrated folder for safe storage and handsome presentation." "MAY050083" "CYBERWORLD PORTFOLIO (STAR14983) (MR)" 19.99 "One of Dark Horse's best-selling items last year was the fantastic Cybergirls portfolio by Masamune Shirow, the world-renowned creator of Ghost in the Shell and Intron Depot. We are thrilled to offer a brand new companion portfolio, Cyberworld. The Portfolio contains six 13 1/2' x 10 3/8' oversize full-color plates featuring Shirow's sexiest science- fiction women, plus explanatory notes on separate sheets. It's packaged in a deluxe illustrated folder for safe storage and handsome presentation. Six 13 1/2'x 10 3/8' color prints " "MAY050084" "KATSUYA TERADA COVER GIRLS PORTFOLIO (MAY040104) (MR)" 19.99 "On sale July 28, six 13 1/2'x 10 3/8' color prints in folder FOR MATURE READERS One of Japan's most gifted illustrators, KatsuyaTerada presents a series of beautiful , sometimes disturbing, painted images of his cover girls, originally created for Wanai-magazine. Dark Horse is proud to continue our series of portfolios collecting the all-time greatest artworks from the fascinating world of Japanese illustration, with this set of charming and provocative renditions of fantasy females. This handsomely-packaged set of full-color pictures, each text free and suitable for framing, contains six 13 ½'x 10 3/8' color prints in folder. The portfolio also contains a black & white plate with commentary from Katsuya Terada. The back of the folder pictures all the interior images, so they can be viewed in the store without having to open the package. • Look for more Terada products comic next month including stationery sets and a journal!" "MAY050085" "LUIS ROYOS CHAINS PORTFOLIO (MR)" 19.99 "Hot on the heels of the well-received Tattoos portfolio comes another sexy new portfolio collection of illustrations, each suitable for framing. Spanish artist Luis Royo has claimed a place as one of today's most accomplished painters of science fiction and fantasy themes. He features beautiful women, placed in imaginative and atmospheric settings, with this suite of new paintings, stunningly reproduced as a deluxe full-color portfolio titled Chains. This package consists of six 13 1/2' x 10 3/8' oversize full-color plates featuring Royo's sexiest women, plus illustrated explanatory notes. It is packaged in a deluxe illustrated folder for safe storage and handsome presentation. MATURE READERS On sale June 5 Six 13 1/2' x 10 3/8' color prints in folder " "MAY050086" "MASAMUNE SHIROW CYBERGIRLS PORTFOLIO (STAR11429) (MR)" 19.95 "The work of Japanese writer/artist Masamune Shirow has taken the world by storm! From his manga graphic novels like Ghost in the Shell, Appleseed, and Orion to his stunning Intron Depot art books and CD-ROM, his superior illustration technique and wild imagination have won him fans in every country. This package consists of six 13½' x 10 3/8' full-color plates featuring Shirow's sexiest science-fiction women, plus explanatory notes on separate sheets. It is packaged in a deluxe illustrated folder for safe storage and handsome presentation. Be advised: contains nudity. Portfolio " "MAY050088" "LITTLE LULU VINYL FIGURE (C: 4)" 17.99 "With the popularity of Dark Horse's release of the complete library of classic Little Lulu comics, we are happy to offer Little Lulu and her sidekick Tubby as 8' vinyl figures. From her first appearance in The Saturday Evening Post in the 1930s as a single panel gag strip, Little Lulu has gone on to become a beloved cultural icon all over the world. Tubby was alternately Little Lulu's closest companion and biggest nemesis-forever getting into mischief and hatching schemes. Tubby and his club, the Junior Paratroopers often found themselves matching wits with Lulu, with often disastrous results. Whether you purchase one, or both, Lulu and Tubby will be your cute companions! " "MAY050089" "TUBBY VINYL FIGURE (C: 4)" 17.99 "With the popularity of Dark Horse's release of the complete library of classic Little Lulu comics, we are happy to offer Little Lulu and her sidekick Tubby as 8' vinyl figures. From her first appearance in The Saturday Evening Post in the 1930s as a single panel gag strip, Little Lulu has gone on to become a beloved cultural icon all over the world. Tubby was alternately Little Lulu's closest companion and biggest nemesis-forever getting into mischief and hatching schemes. Tubby and his club, the Junior Paratroopers often found themselves matching wits with Lulu, with often disastrous results. Whether you purchase one, or both, Lulu and Tubby will be your cute companions! " "MAY050090" "MAAKIES UNCLE GABBY PVC FIGURE (STAR19380)" 24.99 "On July 30, 8' tall three piece PVC What sorrow it is to drink alone! We have heard the pleas of our sodden friend Drinky Crow and now present to you the glory that is UNCLE GABBY. Fresh from the pages of Maakies by Tony Millionaire, Uncle Gabby stands eight inches tall, dresses to the left and is currently suffering from acute earwax build-up. Beneath his hat lurks his brain that has a mind of its own. His arms can flail, his hat can be doffed and his brain can wander off to greener pastures. Truly a better toy was never made." "MAY050091" "USAGI YOJIMBO VINYL FIGURE (STAR19500)" 24.99 "8' tall pvc figure, fully painted and packaged in a full color box This highly detailed 8' soft vinyl figure of Usagi Yojimbo is sure to impress. We've worked closely with Stan Sakai to perfect the sculpting and painting of this figure. This ronin rabbit is ready for battle and has a stare that can pierce right through you. You can almost hear Usagi's thoughts about how he is going to dice you up into rabbit bite-sized pieces. You'd best mind your manners." "MAY050092" "MIGHTY MOUSE VINYL FIGURE (MAR040069)" 17.99 "On sale June 2, 5' tall, PVC figure Generations have grown up watching Mighty Mouse cartoons and the antics of this beloved mouse. Now you can have your very own superhero in the form of a Mighty Mouse PVC figure which perfectly captures the majesty of this robust rodent. Set him on your shelf and you'll always be safe from the likes of Oil-Can Harry!" "MAY050093" "KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS DARTH VADER #2 MODEL KIT (C: 3 & 4)" 99.99 "A new release in our import program of the award-winning large vinyl Star Wars figures! This figure incorporates a new pose for Darth Vader, stopped in battle, lightsaber behind him, as he summons the power of the dark side to assist in his evil ways. With fantastic craftsmanship and attention to detail Kotobukiya has succeeded in bringing Darth Vader to life once again." "MAY050094" "KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS STORMTROOPER W LUCK HEAD KIT (Res) (C: 3 & 4)" 99.99 "On sale May 12, 11' tall, vinyl figure, packaged in window box They are the Emperor's frontline in maintaining control of a galaxy torn by Rebellion. Trained from birth in the ways of combat, they are the shock troops, intimidators, and cannon fodder of the Empire. Now you can own this ubiquitous symbol of Imperial authority and control in the form of a one-seventh scale pre-painted model kit. So easy to assemble, you can have him guarding your display shelves or desk in minutes. So impressive an life-like, he'll be a source of pride for years to come. Order one and complete your collection, or order ten and complete an entire squad!" "MAY050095" "KOTOBUKIYA BOBA FETT VINYL MODEL KIT (JUL040115) (C: 3)" 99.99 "On sale September 15, 13', packaged in a color window box New! Just released in Japan! A new release in our import program of the award-winning Kotobukiya large vinyl Star Wars figures, this one is likely to prove to be one of the most popular releases of all. Certainly Boba Fett is the favorite of Star Wars fans everywhere, and the fantastic craftsmanship and attention to detail that are lavished on this figure make it one of the coolest collectibles available. " "MAY050096" "KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS HAN SOLO VINYL MODEL KIT (SEP040120) (C: 3)" 99.99 "On sale December 15, 13' tall, vinyl figure, packaged in a window box A new release in our import program of the award-winning Artfx large vinyl Star Wars figures depicts one of the most-requested characters from the original trilogy-Han Solo. Han and his Wookiee first mate and co-pilot Chewbacca had a variety of adventures throughout the fringe of galactic society. Solo not only made useful allies, but powerful enemies. Han eventually met up with a young gambler named Lando Calrissian. After a period of adventuring, Han won Lando's freighter, the Millennium Falcon in a heated sabacc game. As always, Kotobukiya's attention to detail and great craftsmanship is on display. " "MAY050097" "KOTOBUKIYA JANGO FETT SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT (NOV030075) (C: 3)" 94.99 "On sale March 10, 11' tall, vinyl figure, packaged in window box Dark Horse is proud to continue this line of exquisite vinyl figures imported from Japan and manufactured by one of the world's premiere model makers, Koto, Inc. This month sees the release of Jango Fett, one of the galaxy's deadliest bounty hunters, the basis of the clone army, and father to Boba Fett. Jango stands more than eleven inches tall and comes packaged in a beautifully designed window box. This detailed representation of the ultimate bounty hunter belongs on the shelf of any serious Star Wars collector." "MAY050098" "KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS ANAKIN SKYWALKER MODEL KIT (C: 3)" 94.99 "On sale May 12, 13' tall, vinyl figure, packaged in window box Dark Horse continues its exciting import program of the award-winning Kotobukiya large vinyl Star Wars figures. The master craftsmen responsible for the creation of these figures have spared no expense in getting every detail just right. This month's release from the Episode II series is an action pose of Anakin Skywalker. Poised and ready for battle, he conjures up all the excitement of filmdom's most cherished space fantasy. Measuring approximately 13' from the base to the tip of his light saber, this figure is detailed and highly collectible. Packaged in a giant color window-box, this item will be a must for any serious collection." "MAY050099" "KOTOBUKIYA DARTH VADER SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT (O/A) (C: 3)" 99.99 "On sale January 7, 13' tall, vinyl figure, packaged in a window box The most exciting import program of the year! Dark Horse Comics is proud to announce the first of a series of large vinyl figures of Star Wars characters. Created by the leading artisans of Koto, Inc. of Japan, these figures are exacting in every detail. Our initial release is Darth Vader, one of the most dastardly villians ever created. This Darth is BIG. He measures a whopping 13 ' tall, and is packaged in a gigantic window box-style package. From his flowing cape to his menacing lightsabre, he is the embodiment of pure evil. This is a great item for any Star Wars fan or figure collector." "MAY050100" "KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS OBI-WAN KENOBI PRE PAINTED MODEL KIT (DEC030026) (C: 3)" 94.99 "On sale March 10, 13' tall snap-together vinyl model kit Dark Horse Comics continues its relationship with Japan's manufacturer of models and figures, Kotobukiya, Inc., to bring this series of ultra-detailed vinyl model kits to American collectors. This month we offer Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Master and teacher to Anakin Skywalker, captured as he rushes into battle. This masterfully sculpted model, which is very easily assembled, stands thirteen inches tall and comes in a full-color window box." "MAY050101" "KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS DARTH MAUL MODEL KIT (FEB040061) (C: 3)" 99.99 "On sale May 12, 13' tall, vinyl figure, packaged in window box New! Just released in japan! A new phase in our import program of the award-winning Artfx large vinyl Star Wars figures. This one is perhaps the best one yet created in this or any other Star Wars licensed products program. Quite a statement, we know, but the picture speaks for itself we think. This month's release is an action pose of evil Darth Maul, surely among the most popular .Exuding menace, he is one bad dude!. Measuring approximately 13', packaged in a giant color window-box, this item will go quickly." "MAY050122" "WINNIE THE POOH BOBBLE HEADS GACHA CAPSULE TOY ASST (Net) (O/A) (C: 3)" 100.00 "Retailers! See your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! 'The Gacha are doing pretty well and are popular with walk-in traffic. Marvel and Lord of the Rings are the top two properties.' -Dan Parent, Ace Comics, Orlando, FL 'We cycle through our stock of the different Gacha to keep the assortments fresh. Simpsons items are the best!' -Derek Collins, Heroes Hangout, Myrtle Beach, SC 'I didn't realize having an abundance of quarters could make me so much money.' -Kelly Heying, Buy Me Toys.com, South Bend, IN 'Disney properties and superhero stuff does very well. Most of the properties appeal to kids, but the superhero items appeal to our regular customers as well as their children. We've placed the machine right next to our young reader's section where it has been very popular.' -Doug Adams, Comic Book World, Louisville, KY Available now! " "MAY050124" "MATRIX STATUE NEO (C: 4)" 95.00 "Gentle Giant Studios continues to set a new standard for realism in sculpted collectibles. This new series, distributed by Dark Horse, features full-figure treatments of key characters from The Matrix. It is only fitting that the initial release be the main characters Neo and Trinity. First up is the full-size Neo statue. Portrayed by Keanu Reeves, this sculpture is based upon actual three-dimensional scans of the actor himself. The statue, which creates the illusion of Neo suspended in midair, is 15' tall (Neo's body is 12') will be packaged in deluxe special packaging, and will be a handpainted individually numbered, limited edition. Joining Neo will be none other than the dangerous and beautiful Trinity. Portrayed in the films by Carrie-Anne Moss, she is as close to reality as is possible in a sculpture. Based on actual three-dimensional computer scanning, the realism extends even to details like her elaborately tricked-out motorcycle. This stunning piece is the finest Matrix collectible yet produced! Exact edition sizes have not been finally determined by Gentle Giant as of press time." "MAY050125" "MATRIX STATUE TRINITY (C: 4)" 95.00 "Gentle Giant Studios continues to set a new standard for realism in sculpted collectibles. This new series, distributed by Dark Horse, features full-figure treatments of key characters from The Matrix. It is only fitting that the initial release be the main characters Neo and Trinity. First up is the full-size Neo statue. Portrayed by Keanu Reeves, this sculpture is based upon actual three-dimensional scans of the actor himself. The statue, which creates the illusion of Neo suspended in midair, is 15' tall (Neo's body is 12') will be packaged in deluxe special packaging, and will be a handpainted individually numbered, limited edition. Joining Neo will be none other than the dangerous and beautiful Trinity. Portrayed in the films by Carrie-Anne Moss, she is as close to reality as is possible in a sculpture. Based on actual three-dimensional computer scanning, the realism extends even to details like her elaborately tricked-out motorcycle. This stunning piece is the finest Matrix collectible yet produced! Exact edition sizes have not been finally determined by Gentle Giant as of press time." "MAY050126" "BETTIE PAGE DRESS UP MAGNET SET (STAR12265) (C: 3)" 19.95 "Acclaimed illustrator Dave Stevens has been working feverishly to create this new magnet set. The result is a luscious, stunning, fully rendered 8' tall Bettie Page magnet in full color. As if this wasn't enough, Stevens also created a whole boudoir of accessories, including gloves, hats, bathing suits, and more. Now you can create the Bettie of your dreams in high style. " "MAY050127" "BETTIE PAGE LUNCH BOX (JUL046027)" 14.99 "You never had a lunchbox like this to take to school, and would have been thrown out if you did. Featuring retro-look Technicolor photography by Bunny Yeager, this sizzling-yet -substantial carrier is authorized and licensed. Sure to be a collector's item, our Bettie Page lunchbox is perfect for all your hot tamale needs. Measures 7 5/8' x 6' x 3 1/2'." "MAY050128" "COASTER SET BETTIE PAGE (STAR13136)" 12.99 "Have a drink on Bettie! This set of four sturdy, thick coasters features full-color images of timeless super-babe Bettie Page by acclaimed photographer Bunny Yeager. The coasters are 1/8' thick cork, 4' square, with laminated tops. Set of 4 full-color photo coasters " "MAY050129" "BETTIE PAGE FIGURE PHOTO BETTIE #2 (STAR13250)" 24.99 "Following the success of our first Bettie Page figure, Jungle Bettie, comes the newest one, placing the delightful Ms. Page in an environment that is her true milieu, the photo studio! Sculptor Steve Kiwus has created a provocative and sexy Bettie in lingerie, waxing sassy and sultry for an overweight, middle-aged photographer. Accessories include, a camera, light, and photo backdrops to complete the illusion. Limited articulation prevents us from actually calling this an 'action figure,' but there is the ability to adjust her pose somewhat. 6 1/2' tall, 50's motif, packaged in a full-color window box." "MAY050130" "BETTIE PAGE ACTION FIGURE CLEOPATRA (NOV030077)" 14.99 "On sale March 25, 7' tall action figure w/accessories The Queen of Pinups as the Queen of the Nile. Bettie takes her rightful place among the revered beauties of the world, dressed in stately Cleopatra garb. Accompanying Her Highness are a bevy of Egyptian accessories: an asp, staff, dagger, and more. One of our favorite sculptors, Derek Handy, has based this figure of Bettie on some of her more playful photos-simultaneously smiling and sexy. This is the first in a new series of Bettie Page action figures. " "MAY050131" "BETTIE PAGE STICKER PACK CLASSIC (O/A)" 6.99 "We've taken our popular vinyl Bettie Stickers and made them even more beautiful. Each pack contains 4 Bettie stickers and a flashy header card to make displaying them even easier. And the best part? Buy the pack and save a buck of the combined retail price of the four stickers. On sale October 4 full color stickers " "MAY050132" "BETTIE STICKER PACK AMUSEMENT (O/A)" 6.99 "We've taken our popular vinyl Bettie Stickers and made them even more beautiful. Each pack contains 4 Bettie stickers and a flashy header card to make displaying them even easier. And the best part? Buy the pack and save a buck of the combined retail price of the four stickers. On sale October 4 full color stickers " "MAY050133" "BETTIE PAGE STICKER #1 DEVIL BETTIE (STAR15175)" 1.99 "Stick em here, stick em there, stick 'em everywhere! This sticker has the sexy Bettie Page in a devil suit! Stick 'em on your backpacks, books, and buddies! Stick up your doors, desks and dorms! Stick it! Stickers sold individually. " "MAY050134" "BETTIE PAGE STICKER #3 LEOPARD BETTIE (STAR15177)" 1.99 "Stick em here, stick em there, stick 'em everywhere! We took some of the best Dark Horse characters and made em really sticky. Like Tony Millionaire's Sock Monkey, Dark Horse's own Bombshell and The Nevermen, plus our perennial faves Bettie Page and Charles Atlas. Stick 'em on your backpacks, books, and buddies! Stick up your doors, desks and dorms! Stick it! Stickers sold individually. " "MAY050135" "BETTIE PAGE STICKER #4 RED BETTIE (STAR15178)" 1.99 "Stick em here, stick em there, stick 'em everywhere! We took some of the best Dark Horse characters and made em really sticky. Like Tony Millionaire's Sock Monkey, Dark Horse's own Bombshell and The Nevermen, plus our perennial faves Bettie Page and Charles Atlas. Stick 'em on your backpacks, books, and buddies! Stick up your doors, desks and dorms! Stick it! Stickers sold individually. " "MAY050136" "BETTIE PAGE STICKER #5 LEOPARD (STAR15387)" 1.99 "Stick 'em here, stick 'em there, stick 'em everywhere! Dark Horse brings you more cool full-color stickers, like Bettie Page, The Sopranos, and best known for her photos of Bettie page, from behind the camera we bring you Bunny Yeager. Stick 'em on your backpacks, books, and buddies! Stick up your doors, desks, and dorms! Stick it! Stickers sold individually. On sale January 30" "MAY050137" "BETTIE PAGE STICKER #6 OCEAN (STAR15388)" 1.99 "Stick 'em here, stick 'em there, stick 'em everywhere! Dark Horse brings you more cool full-color stickers, like Bettie Page, The Sopranos, and best known for her photos of Bettie page, from behind the camera we bring you Bunny Yeager. Stick 'em on your backpacks, books, and buddies! Stick up your doors, desks, and dorms! Stick it! Stickers sold individually. On sale January 30" "MAY050138" "BETTIE PAGE STICKER #7 PONY (STAR15389)" 1.99 "Stick 'em here, stick 'em there, stick 'em everywhere! Dark Horse brings you more cool full-color stickers, like Bettie Page, The Sopranos, and best known for her photos of Bettie page, from behind the camera we bring you Bunny Yeager. Stick 'em on your backpacks, books, and buddies! Stick up your doors, desks, and dorms! Stick it! Stickers sold individually. On sale January 30" "MAY050139" "BETTIE PAGE POKER SET (JUL040061)" 74.99 "On sale October 13, 100 multicolored poker chips in different denominations, 2 decks of playing cards in latching, hinged wooden carrying case" "MAY050140" "BETTIE PAGE PLAYING CARDS (JUL040062)" 4.99 "On sale October 13, set of 52 plastic coated cards, plus two jokers If you play your cards right, you can sit opposite Bettie Page at the poker table! Dark Horse Deluxe is proud to present this impressive set, which includes 100 poker chips, multicolored for different denominations, each graced with Bettie's smiling face and 2 decks of retro-style cards in a latching, hinged wooden carrying case with Bettie's signature burned onto the lid. A beautiful color photo of Bettie on the beach is laminated into the inside of the case's lid, so when it is opened for use our favorite pinup is the centerpiece of the high-stakes action. Case measures 8 1/2' x 7 7/8' x 2 1/4' closed. The Dark Horse design team has come up with a deck of cards that will provide a winner every time! On the back of each card is a playful photo of Bettie on the sand. Other tantalizing images of Bettie decorate the face cards: silly, seductive, demure, and outrageous, you can't deny the appeal of everyone's favorite pinup girl. Pack includes 52 plastic-coated cards, plus two jokers. Bettie is sure to bring luck to any hand! " "MAY050141" "STATIONERY SET OLIVIA BETTIE PAGE BY NIGHT (O/A)" 4.99 "On sale March 31 The set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag. To see all of our available stationery sets go to darkhorse.com/stationery. 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, 5 ¾' x 8 ¾' " "MAY050142" "STATIONERY SET OLIVIA BETTIE PAGE BY DAY (O/A)" 4.99 "On sale March 31 The set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag. To see all of our available stationery sets go to darkhorse.com/stationery. 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, 5 ¾' x 8 ¾'" "MAY050143" "JOURNAL OLIVIA BETTIE PAGE (O/A)" 9.99 "On sale March 31, full color, covered spiral journal, 128pg, 5 1/2' x 8 1/2' Olivia De Berardinis has taken a place beside classic glamour artists like Vargas and Petty and reigns as the queen of contemporary pin-up art. What better talent to depict our favorite model Bettie Page? Olivia's take on Bettie is sensuous and sparkling. She captures the elusive special magic of Bettie like few other artists can. Dark Horse is proud to launch a related program of Olivia's Bettie. This journal comes with a covered spiral bound cover, full-color, and with 128 pages to scrawl your brilliant ideas." "MAY050144" "COASTER SET OLIVIA BETTIE PAGE (DEC048081)" 9.99 "On sale April 28, 4' square, 1/8' thick laminated coasters Have a drink on Bettie! This set of four sturdy, thick coasters features full-color images of timeless super-babe Bettie Page. The coasters are 1/8' thick cork, 4' square, with laminated tops. " "MAY050145" "BETTIE PAGE BEACH TOWEL (STAR15878)" 24.99 "Take your favorite girl to the beach and snuggle up! We've colored up a beautiful photo of Bettie shot by Bunny Yeager on a beach somewhere in Florida, and printed it on a soft and fuzzy beach towel. The towel measures a generous 30' x 60' and will look just as good stretched out on a soft sand beach as on your bedroom wall. On sale May 8 FC, 30' x 60', 100% cotton " "MAY050146" "BETTIE PAGE LEOPARD BIKINI LS GRAY T/S MED (STAR17285)" 19.99 "Dark Horse expands its popular and lush line of Bettie Page shirts with a few hot selections for the winter. We've hand-picked some different styles specially for cooler weather, and infused them with that all-over glow that is Bettie Page. On sale November 27" "MAY050147" "BETTIE PAGE LEOPARD BIKINI LS GRAY T/S LG (STAR17284)" 19.99 "Dark Horse expands its popular and lush line of Bettie Page shirts with a few hot selections for the winter. We've hand-picked some different styles specially for cooler weather, and infused them with that all-over glow that is Bettie Page. On sale November 27" "MAY050148" "BETTIE PAGE LEOPARD BIKINI LS GRAY T/S XL (STAR17286)" 19.99 "Dark Horse expands its popular and lush line of Bettie Page shirts with a few hot selections for the winter. We've hand-picked some different styles specially for cooler weather, and infused them with that all-over glow that is Bettie Page. On sale November 27" "MAY050149" "BETTIE PAGE LEOPARD BIKINI LS GRAY T/S XXL (STAR17287)" 19.99 "Dark Horse expands its popular and lush line of Bettie Page shirts with a few hot selections for the winter. We've hand-picked some different styles specially for cooler weather, and infused them with that all-over glow that is Bettie Page. On sale November 27" "MAY050150" "BETTIE PAGE QUEEN OF HEARTS TP (STAR01439) (MR)" 19.95 "by Jim Silke Bettie Page, the definitive pinup of the fifties, finally gets the kind of paper stage she deserves with this meticulously researched, fully illustrated tribute to the Queen of Pinups and her influence on the world and five generations of artists. SC, 9x12, 96pg, PC" "MAY050151" "BETTIE PAGE QUEEN OF THE NILE TP (STAR12304) (MR)" 12.95 "by Jim Silke with additional art by Dave Stevens; cover by Jim Silke A low-budget time machine mistakenly transports Bettie to ancient Egypt, where she battles the High Priest of Amon Ra, assorted thugs, and a lovesick mummy twice her size. She wiggles and squirms and bumps and grinds to avoid their evil clutches, but she can't avoid the inevitable: everyone falls in love with her and she manages to frequently lose her clothes. When Bettie falls for none other than Julius Caesar, the Roman general can't decide between Bettie and his main squeeze, Cleopatra! Collecting Jim Silke's outrageous and stunningly illustrated series as well as his hard-to-find 'Bettie Page: Spicy Adventure' - not to mention additional pinup art by Dave Stevens! SC, 96pg, FC" "MAY050152" "BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO SERIES II #1 BLACK BETTIE (STAR12087)" 39.99 "Here are four exclusive and engaging Bettie images from photographer Bunny Yeager. Altered with retro color treatments, these photo images have been reproduced in fine detail by the good folks at Zippo using a brand new carbon-graphite process, never before seen. Each Zippo comes in a printed tin and full-color sleeve with photo art." "MAY050153" "BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO SERIES II #2 LEOPARD BETTIE" 39.99 "The second Zippo® lighter in this series features Bettie Page in her savage and sleek Leopard-skin swimsuit. Striking and sexy. Four exclusive Bettie images with cool retro color treatments! Photo images are reproduced using a carbon-graphite process. The packaging includes a printed tin and full-color sleeve with photo art. " "MAY050154" "BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO SERIES II #4 RED BETTIE (STAR13497)" 39.99 "The fourth in a series of Bettie Page Zippos® features the Queen of all glamour pinups in a delicate and daring red lingerie ensemble. Based on a photo by Bunny Yeager, artfully colorized by the Dark Horse production-and-design team, the lighter features a new technology allowing photographic images to be applied to a metal lighter. The lighter is packaged in a special printed tin that is protected by a full-color sleeve that reproduces the photo." "MAY050155" "ANGEL THE HOLLOWER TP" 9.95 "by Golden, Gomez, & Florea Buffy the Vampire Slayer has taken television audiences by storm and has brought its rabid audience to the world of comics. And now on the white-hot heels of Buffy's spin-off companion series comes Angel - vampire hero, hunky heartthrob, and new comics icon. Following an encounter with a figure from his past, Angel must now face a horror that he had thought long destroyed - the Hollower, the only natural predator of the vampire. This hideous abomination, however, could hold the key to Angel's salvation… or his destruction! And you can bet that if Angel's in danger, a certain Slayer named Buffy's not about to sit on the sidelines! Collecting the three-issue Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Angel series. SC, 88pg, FC" "MAY050156" "ANGEL SURROGATES TP" 9.95 "by Christopher Golden, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens Angel is in deep trouble as he tries to solve a case involving a demonic fertility clinic. Just why are mothers being murdered and husbands turned into zombie-like guards? With the help of his sidekicks, Cordelia and the Doyle, Angel is hot on the trail of the woman who may be responsible for the homicidal mayhem. But Angel is about to find out that catching up with her is the last thing he wants to do! Surrogates collects the first three issues of the hit Angel monthly comic series and follows the vampire avenger as he turns L.A. upside down! SC, 80pg, FC" "MAY050157" "ANGEL EARTHLY POSSESSIONS TP" 9.95 "by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, & Andy Owens While attempting to drive a demon out of a possessed lawyer, Angel is given a well-timed hand by Father Noe, an excommunicated priest. Noe seems to be an expert at driving out demons, he's known as 'The Exorcist to the Stars.' But Angel has reason to believe there's a darker reason for the Father's success. Collecting issues #5-7 of the Angel monthly series. SC, 80pg, FC" "MAY050158" "ANGEL STRANGE BEDFELLOWS & OTHER STORIES TP (C: 3)" 12.95 "by Christopher Golden, Tom Sneigoski, Christian Zanier, & Eric Powell The largest book of Angel stories yet, this volume completes the collection of Angel Volume 1, featuring stores set in the first season of the hit television series. It sees the evolution of the team of vampire hunters from the very beginning, through the death of sidekick Doyle. The title story, drawn by Rising Stars artist Christian Zanier, features a vampire brothel, in which the bloodsucking madam tries to lure Angel into unholy congress with his own kind. This volume also features the first solo Cordelia story, in which she and her haunted apartment defend themselves against a demonic intruder. Collecting issues #4, #10, #11, and #17 of the ongoing series, plus a story previously available only in T.V. Guide! SC, 104pg, FC " "MAY050159" "ANGEL HUNTING GROUND TP" 9.95 "by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Eric Powell, Brian Horton, & Paul Lee There's a killer tossing dead bodies out of L.A. sewers like hot potatoes, and all the evidence points Detective Kate Lockley towards one man: a certain vampire named Angel. But Angel knows there are a lot more monsters in L.A - he just doesn't know which one's trying to set him up. In 'Lovely, Dark, and Deep' (from Dark Horse Presents, colored by Matt Hollingsworth) Cordelia lands the starring role in a Blair Witch rip-off about three filmmakers searching for the legendary Helm of Haraxis. But what she doesn't know is that the film is a sham and the Helm's the real thing. Angel, who smelled a rat from the beginning, has to rescue Cordelia and her fellow filmmakers from a cabal of Hollywood demons and angry forest spirits, who all want to keep the Helm of Haraxis and the power it gives them. SC, 80pg, FC " "MAY050160" "ANGEL AUTUMNAL TP (C: 3)" 9.95 "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 " "MAY050161" "ANGEL LONG NIGHTS JOURNEY TP (C: 3)" 12.95 "by BRETT MATTHEWS, JOSS WHEDON, MEL RUBI, and CHRIS DREIER; cover by MEL RUBI Angel searches for a kidnapped child and stumbles upon a force of unspeakable evil and unimaginable power. It seems some insidious character has an old bone to pick with L.A.'s resident vampire detective. Now Angel must go toe to toe with some of the toughest monsters around. Artist Mel Rubi takes us from the darkened mean streets of Los Angeles, to the dizzying heights of the city's skyscrapers, and face to face with some of the strangest, most grotesque, and most unsettlingly seductive creatures Angel has ever faced. Brett Matthews and Angel creator Joss Whedon have retooled and reinvented Angel, giving us a story that is much too big for the small screen. Collecting the four issue mini-series. On sale June 26. SC, 104pg, FC " "MAY050162" "BTVS SLAYER INTERRUPTED TP (O/A) (C: 3)" 12.95 "SCOTT LOBDELL/FABIAN NICIEZA/CLIFF RICHARDS/PAUL LEE On sale December 24, SC, 104pg, FC Buffy Summers has burned down the school gym, run off to Vegas, and filled her diary with tales of vampires and demons-her parents see no other choice than to have her committed to a mental institution. During her stay, Buffy finds that she likes not having to slay vampires and demons night after night. But there's something sinister going on here as some of the doctors may not be what they appear. Meanwhile, in England, Rupert Giles' use of black magic has stopped a corrupt Watcher from destroying the Council. Collecting issues #56 through #59 of the ongoing series. Plus: Paul Lee's hilarious Dawn adventure, in which the Slayer's baby sister is mistaken for the Chosen One, and teams with a demonic stuffed bear." "MAY050163" "BTVS VIVA LAS BUFFY TP (C: 3)" 12.95 "SCOTT LOBDELL, FABIAN NICIEZA, CLIFF RICHARDS cover by PAUL LEE and BRIAN HORTON SC, 96pg, FC, The Buffy saga takes a bold new direction under the guidance of former X-Men writers Lobdell and Nicieza-It's 1996, and Buffy Summers has just accepted her role as the Vampire Slayer. After the destruction of her high school, she flees to Las Vegas to sort out her life, but there's more than Wayne Newton and hookers in the city of sin. A twisted coven den of vampires has big plans for the strip. Dark Horse takes you where the TV show never did, back to Buffy's roots, in the summer before she arrived in Sunnydale. And there's a tall, dark, and handsome stranger keeping an eye on her during those dangerous nights in Vegas." "MAY050164" "BTVS TALES OF THE SLAYERS TP (C: 3)" 14.95 "by Joss Whedon, Tim Sale, Gene Colan, P. Craig Russell, & Various Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the latest in a long tradition of young women who've been trained to give their lives in the war against vampires. We've gotten glimpses of these other women over the years on T.V., in comics, and in books. Now for the first time, the writers from the television series, including the show's creator, Joss Whedon, and one of its stars, Amber 'Tara' Benson, present the tales of these girls, with the help of comics' greatest artists. Gene Colan, co-creator of Marvel's Blade and Tomb of Dracula, returns to Dark Horse for the story of a young girl in 1970s New York, battling vampires. Tim Sale, artist of recent epics Batman: The Long Halloween and Superman for All Seasons teams with Joss Whedon for a grim tale of a medieval slayer. American comics legend P. Craig Russell (Dr. Strange, The Ring of the Nibelung) and international rising star Mira Friedmann (Actus Tragicus) also join the stellar lineup. SC, 96pg, FC " "MAY050165" "BTVS ORIGIN TP (C: 3)" 9.95 "by Golden, Brereton, & Bennett Bear witness to teenager Buffy Summers' transformation from simple high school student to super Vampire Slayer! Follow Buffy's trials and tribulations as she comes to accept her destined role to thwart the legions of the undead from spreading their veil of evil across Los Angeles. Adapted from creator Joss Whedon's original screenplay from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer feature film, The Origin updates the material to match the tone and characters of the hit television series, making this the official Buffy launching pad! SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC" "MAY050166" "BTVS A STAKE TO THE HEART TP (DEC030040) (C: 3)" 12.95 "FABIAN NICIEZA (W), CLIFF RICHARDS (P), BRIAN HORTON (paint), WILL CONRAD (I) On sale March 24, SC, 96pg, FC Buffy Summers has faced vampires, demons, and monsters, but now she must face there scariest thing of all: the divorce of her parents. No vampire is safe as the tortured young Slayer takes her anger and frustrations to the streets of L.A., all the while being closely watched by the mysterious vampire with a soul, known as Angel. In a failed attempt to alleviate her pain, Angel accidentally unleashes the Malignancy Demons upon her and her family, each of which personifies and draws its power from particular bad feelings. • Well-known for his work on everything from X-Men to Justice League, writer Fabian Nicieza has long been a favorite of comics fans!" "MAY050167" "BTVS RING OF FIRE GN (C: 3)" 9.95 "by Doug Petrie & Ryan Sook; photo cover by David Stewart From the writer of the television series and the most talked about artist on the comics series comes an intricate and explosive graphic novel. Set in Season Two of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the story begins just after Angel killed Jenny Calendar. Giles is a wreck, and Buffy's not much better, knowing the man she loves is a homicidal maniac. But when the armor of a samurai demon is stolen from a cargo ship, a new battle is pitched to determine who will master the Ring of Fire. With Angel teamed with Spike and Dru, and Giles nearly out of commission, Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Kendra hardly stand a chance. SC, 80pg, FC " "MAY050168" "BTVS DUST WALTZ TP (C: 3)" 9.95 "by Dan Brereton, Rick Ketcham, and Laura Allred Who are the mysterious sisters who have come to Sunnydale, and what are those nasty beasts that they have brought with them? It's Buffy's job as the slayer to find out, and do it but good! Of course, things can't help but be complicated - one of the sisters has her sights on Angel! SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC" "MAY050169" "BTVS UNINVITED GUESTS TP (C: 3)" 10.95 "by Watson, Brereton, Gomez, & Florea Everyone's favorite champion of goodness is back in a new trade-paperback edition, collecting issues #4 through #7 of the hit ongoing series. Follow Buffy as she battles ice imps, Puritans, hellhounds, and even a demon for good measure! SC, 96pg, FC" "MAY050170" "BTVS FOOD CHAIN TP (C: 3)" 17.95 "by Doug Petrie, Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, Christian Zanier, & Various The largest Buffy collection ever! Food Chain presents such landmarks in Buffy's comics history as T.V. scribe Doug Petrie's first comics story, 'Bad Dog,' drawn by the notorious Ryan (The Spectre) Sook; Christian (Rising Stars) Zanier's first two-part Buffy tale; and Chris Golden and Tom Sniegoski's first Buffy collaboration, from the 1999 Buffy Annual. Also presented here is the unforgettable 'Double Cross,' Doug Petrie's epilogue to Buffy's third season, dealing with the night Angel left Sunnydale once and for all. These stories span three years of Buffy's history, taking us through the breakup with Angel, and into the college years. SC, 168pg, FC " "MAY050171" "BTVS BAD BLOOD TP (C: 3)" 9.95 "by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham Buffy: the next runway supermodel? Believe it! Buffy pursues a potential modeling career only to learn that beauty isn't just skin deep. Selke, the vampire Buffy thought was killed in a mausoleum fire, returns with a vengeance, and convinces a plastic surgeon to find a solution to her 'cosmetic' complaints. She's back, and she's out for blood-literally! Expanding the mythos of television's hottest horror/adventure series, Bad Blood is high-stakes graphic-novel entertainment served up Buffy-style! SC, 7x10, 88pg, FC" "MAY050172" "BTVS CRASH TEST DEMONS TP (C: 3)" 9.95 "by Watson, Richards, & Pimentel Buffy the Vampire Slayer is back, expanding the mythos of the wildly popular television series. As Sunnydale becomes an increasingly hazardous place to re-kill the undead, the ante is upped as Buffy must again confront her old enemy Selke. And she's back with bad blood - a supernatural brew that can dramatically increase a vampire's powers! Collecting issues #9-11 of the ongoing series. SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC" "MAY050173" "BTVS PALE REFLECTIONS TP (MR) (C: 3)" 9.95 "by Andi Watson, Doug Petrie, Cliff Richards, & Joe Pimentel Here it is, fight fans - the last rounds of the epic Buffy vs. Selke battle royale, and the conclusion of the Bad Blood story line! Collecting issues #17-19 of the hit comics series, watch as the Selke moves closer and closer to finishing off the Slayer. And Buffy has to come to grips with her dark side…literally! If that's not enough for you, how about a gigantic fight to the finish in the middle of Downtown Sunnydale? Miss this one, and you'll be kicking yourself later! Includes the short story 'Killing Time' from Dark Horse Presents - in color for the first time! - by Buffy TV writer Doug Petrie! SC, 7x10, 88pg, FC" "MAY050174" "BTVS HAUNTED TP (O/A) (C: 3)" 12.95 "By Jane Espenson and Cliff Richards A sinister presence stirs among the charred rubble of what used to be Sunnydale High. It seems that the ghost of Sunnydale's former Mayor has a bone to pick with Buffy. Now, on top of dealing with her nightmares about a certain raven-haired, trash-talking former Slayer, she's got a body-snatching, blood-sucking, poltergeist stalking her every moment she's awake. Buffy's left to face the thing without knowing whose hand guides it, armed only with an enigmatic message from Faith: 'You're already dead.' Fans of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television show should not pass up the most Faithful collection of Buffy comics ever! Jane Espenson, long-time writer for the Buffy TV series, brings you the first and only appearance of Faith in comics, picking up directly from the Season Three finale! On sale September 11 SC, 96pg, FC " "MAY050175" "BTVS THE BLOOD OF CARTHAGE TP (Note Price) (C: 3)" 12.95 "by Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, & Joe Pimentel The gang is off to college and Buffy's whole world is changing. How much education does a girl who's destined to kill monsters her whole life really need? To quell her confusion, Buffy throws herself into slaying with wild abandon and disastrous results. Her killing of Sunnydale's answer to Big Foot may just bring about the rising of the demon Ky-Laag, and the end of the world. And the only group who know what's going on and who want to stop it, the mysterious Blood of Carthage, also want to kill Buffy for starting it all. What's a gal to do? This trade paperback collects issues #21-25 of the monthly series and is its longest and most involved storyline to date. The events in this story will have repercussions in the Buffy-verse for years to come, so do not miss it! SC, 128pg, FC" "MAY050176" "BTVS OZ TP (C: 3)" 9.95 "by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN and LOGAN LUBERA When Oz left Sunnydale to search for a way to control his werewolf nature, he found what he needed in the Far East. Now that untold story is revealed in comics, as it could never be told on the small screen! Christopher Golden, fan-fave writer of Buffy novels and comics, takes Oz across the world to a secret monastery to find inner peace. But when he gets there, he finds that many of the monks have been kidnapped by a race of demons. Now, if Oz is ever going to master the beast within, he has to rescue the monks and defeat a terrible demon. This collection includes the entire three-issue miniseries plus new pages, and a sketchbook section featuring the work of cover artist John Totleben and series artist Logan Lubera. On sale May 15. SC, 80pg, FC " "MAY050177" "BTVS AUTUMNAL TP (C: 3)" 9.95 "by Chris Boal, Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel Buffy is being stalked by a creature intent on killing her so that it can bring about the end of the world. So, what else is new? The only person who can save her is a Slayer who should have died a long time ago. Confused? Well, so are Buffy and the gang. If that's not weird enough, what's she to make of a backpack full of maggots? How about a herd of rats that overrun the cafeteria just as she's sitting down to eat? Just how much can Buffy take before she gets totally grossed out? Chris Boal, Tom Fassbender, and Jim Pascoe join Buffy artists Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel to bring you two tales of revenge and retribution. Collecting issues #26-28 of the ongoing series. SC, 80pg, FC " "MAY050178" "BTVS PAST LIVES TP (C: 3)" 12.95 "by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, & Cliff Richards A huntress is stalking demons in L.A. Normally this would be a good thing, except she's leaving survivors and telling them Angel sent her. Now Angel has an army of demons on his tail, hell-bent on revenge. What's a vampire to do? And how long can his human companions, Cordelia and Wesley, remain safe? Meanwhile, monsters are fleeing the carnage in L.A. and seeking refuge in Sunnydale, where they're being dealt with by the Slayer. Buffy, Giles, and the gang learn about the havoc, and Buffy determines that she must go to Angel's side to lend a hand; a decision that does not sit at all well with Buffy's vampire-hunting boyfriend, Riley. Collecting issues #15-16 of Angel and issues #29-30 from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. SC, 96pg, FC " "MAY050179" "BTVS OUT OF THE WOODWORK TP (C: 3)" 12.95 "by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL In the midst of its hottest summer, the town of Sunnydale faces the worst infestation of insects anyone has ever seen. Innocent people have begun to transform into giant, demonic insects. Buffy and her friends have to find a way to stop the supernatural force that's got everyone buzzing, literally. Light up some citronella candles, remember to close the screen door, and join us for the crunchiest, gooey, most creepy-crawliest adventure in the history of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Novelists Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe reveal Buffy's horrible summer between her freshman and sophomore years of college with the help of the fan-favorite Buffy art team of Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. Collecting issues #31-#34 of the ongoing series and the newly colored, short story from the DHP 2000 Annual. Also includes a special excerpt from a book on occult insects! On sale April 10. SC, 112pg, FC " "MAY050180" "BTVS FALSE MEMORIES TP (C: 3)" 12.95 "by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL Remember that time when Buffy's little sister Dawn first found out that Buffy is the Slayer? And then when Angel almost killed Dawn, because no one had told her that he'd turned evil again? Buffy and the gang all have memories connected to Dawn, and only Buffy and Giles know they're not real. But there are still a lot of unanswered questions as to how Dawn came into Buffy's life, and where these memories come from. Now, Dawn has vanished without a trace, and the Scooby gang has no clue where to find her. But Buffy will stop at nothing to find her little sister, even if she has to face off against a cadre of crazed, bloodsucking monks and a former Vampire Slayer turned Slayer Vampire! Collecting issues #35-#38 of the ongoing series. o Mainstream media coverage of Buffy the Vampire Slayer has never been more enthusiastic than it is now, as critics and fans alike rave over the exciting sixth season of the hit television show, which started with Buffy's dramatic and controversial resurrection from the grave! On sale June 12. SC, 96pg, FC " "MAY050181" "BTVS UGLY LITTLE MONSTERS TP (C: 3)" 12.95 "by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL Buffy's mom is dead, the emotions of Buffy and her friends are running high, and lots of little things are causing lots of little problems. With everybody preoccupied with grief, anger, guilt, and regret the fight against the forces of darkness doesn't seem all that crucial somehow. Somebody should have told that to the swarm of angry, deformed, green demon-children that are tearing apart Buffy's house and trying to chew off her face. Want it or not, Buffy has a fight on her hands. But one of her closest friends is keeping a secret that is either the key to victory - or could get them all killed. Collecting the four-issue series, plus the super-spooky, slam-bang festival of fangs 'Night of a Thousand Vampires' one-shot! On sale August 14 SC, 96pg, FC " "MAY050182" "BTVS THE DEATH OF BUFFY TP (C: 3)" 15.95 "by FABIAN NICIEZA, TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, and CLIFF RICHARDS Buffy is dead. Her friends are trying to get on with their lives. Between them, there is enough anger, frustration, loss, guilt, and tragedy to resurrect an ancient demon. Things aren't looking too good for Willow, Xander, and the gang. A lovelorn demon has been set free into our dimension, and its food is the grief of Buffy's nearest and dearest. If that's not bad enough, a horde of demonic reptilian sorcerers plan to resurrect their fallen comrade and paint the town blood red. Can Buffy's friends face the threat without a Slayer to defend them? Willow finds that she can learn a great deal from these reptilian mystics. And if there's going to be one resurrection, why can't there be TWO? On sale October 16 SC, 120pg, FC " "MAY050183" "BTVS CREATURES OF HABIT GSA (C: 3)" 17.95 "by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, PAUL LEE, and BRIAN HORTON You're invited to the sickest party in Sunnydale. DJs will be mixing up some body- moving grooves, smart drinks will be available at the bar, and we'll be giving up a virgin sacrifice for the blood goddess. An old friend of Spike is in town, and he's getting every teenager in Sunnydale to trip the light fantastic at some very special, underground raves. He has a plan that could mean big things for vampires everywhere, and Spike agrees to help him out. Everyone who is anyone is rolling at these after-hour parties, including a whole posse of vampires. Buffy and the Scooby gang are going out and getting down to put an end to what's become a euphoric feeding frenzy for some the baddest baddies in town. On sale January 30. SC, 96pg, FC " "MAY050184" "BTVS NOTE FROM THE UNDERGROUND TP (O/A) (C: 3)" 12.95 "by SCOTT LOBDELL, FABIAN NICIEZA, CLIFF RICHARDS, and WILL CONRAD This volume collects Buffy newcomer Scott Lobdell's (X-men, Highroads) debut story arc along side veteran Buffy scribe Fabian Nicieza! Joining established Buffy artist Cliff Richards, Lobdell and Nicieza begin their run by wrapping up four years worth of stories, featuring many returning faces. This story paves the way for a whole new direction for the Buffy comics, giving everyone more bang for their buck. Collecting issues #47-50 of the ongoing Buffy the Vampire Slayer series. Loose ends will be tied up. Secrets will be revealed. On sale March 12 SC, 104pg, FC " "MAY050185" "TALES OF THE VAMPIRES TP (AUG040037)" 15.95 "From the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer… JOSS WHEDON (W), BEN EDLUND (W), JANE ESPENSON (W) , BRETT MATTHEWS (W), DREW GODDARD (A), TIM SALE (A), SCOTT MORSE (A), MIKE MIGNOLA (Cover) On sale November 24, SC, 144pg, FC, 7' x 10' The creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer reunites with the writers from his hit TV shows including Tick creator and Angel Executive Producer Ben Edlund for an imaginative and frightening look into the history of vampires in the world of the Slayer. Intricately woven around a central story by Whedon featuring a group of young Watchers in training meeting their first undead, Whedon's staff of writers present stories ranging from medieval times to the Depression to today, as well as Buffy's rematch with Dracula and Angel's ongoing battle with his own demons. Wrapped in a haunting cover by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. Collecting the five-issue miniseries. • 'An entertaining anthology of Slayerverse yarns written by Buffy staff writers.' -Entertainment Weekly" "MAY050186" "JOSS WHEDONS FRAY FUTURE SLAYER TP (STAR20164)" 19.95 "JOSS WHEDON/KARL MOLINE/ANDY OWENS On sale November 26, SC, 216pg, FC Hundreds of years in the future, Manhattan has become a deadly slum, run by mutant crime-lords and disinterested cops. Stuck in the middle is a young girl who thought she had no future, but learns she has a great destiny. In a world so poisoned that it doesn't notice the monsters on its streets, how can a street kid like Fray unite a fallen city against a demonic plot to consume mankind? Joss Whedon, the celebrated creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, brings his vision to the future in this unique tale. As inventive in the comics medium as in that of television or film, Whedon spins a complex tale of a skilled thief coming of age without the help of friends or family, guided only by a demonic Watcher. • Joss Whedon, creator of Fray and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has been nominated for Nebula, Hugo and Emmy Awards as well as an Oscar! • All of the first 7 Fray comic books have gone to second printings with the first issue enjoying a third printing! Combined sales have reached over 200,000 copies! • Fray artist, Karl Moline, has created art for Dark Horse, Marvel, Harris and Crossgen Comics!" "MAY050187" "JOSS WHEDONS FRAY #1" 2.99 "by Joss Whedon, Karl Moline, & Andy Owens One of Dark Horse's quickest sell-outs! You've never seen a world like this, and neither has she. She's Melaka Fray, a beautiful young girl who's about to meet her destiny, whether she wants to or not. In the future, the world is a man-made, hopeless hell. Add to that vampires, demons, and other grim, supernatural threats that cower in the shadows and skulk late-night streets. When the forces of darkness come calling, Fray will be transformed from street urchin of a disposable society to its only savior. And, Heaven help her if she fails. Joss Whedon, the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, makes his comics writing debut with this epic, new eight-issue series, and only Dark Horse has him! Don't miss this visionary series by one of the hottest creative talents in or out of comics! (1 of 8)" "MAY050188" "JOSS WHEDONS FRAY #3 (Of 8)" 2.99 "by Joss Whedon, Karl Moline, & Andy Owens; cover by Karl Moline As a professional thief, Melaka Fray has seen her share of danger and excitement. But is she ready for the challenges facing a Slayer? This issue, Melaka learns some of the history of the Slayers and comes to understand a little about what it means to her. Ready or not, here she comes! She's taking on the forces of darkness like no one else can. This Fourth of July, Fray has got more fireworks than your Uncle Al's barbecue! Joss Whedon, the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, makes his comics debut with this epic, new, eight-issue series! FC, 32pg (3 of 8) " "MAY050189" "JOSS WHEDONS FRAY #6 (Of 8)" 2.99 "by JOSS WHEDON, KARL MOLINE, and ANDY OWENS; cover by KARL MOLINE After a crushing turn of events, Melaka's back on her feet, taking the fight into the pits of the city, the rat-infested warren she calls home. But are these street-urchin vamps behind the recent murder that set Fray over the edge? Entertainment Weekly made Fray Winner of the Week when it debuted, helping the first printing of the book to sell out. As Joss Whedon and his art team of Karl Moline, Andy Owens, and Dave Stewart take Fray into its last act, comics readers are in for all the twists and turns they've come to expect from Joss's TV shows. On sale December 5. FC, 32pg (6 of 8) " "MAY050190" "ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN THE BOY WONDER #1" .00 "Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams The all-new saga of Batman and Robin begins here! The people responsible for some of comicdom's greatest tales, Frank Miller (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Sin City) and Jim Lee (BATMAN: HUSH) team up for the first time to bring you Batman and Robin like you've never seen them before in this imaginative reinvention of these classic characters that will have your eyes popping and your head spinning! All hell breaks loose at the circus as millionaire Bruce Wayne and gal pal Vicki Vale witness a young boy's life shattered before their eyes. Orphaned, Dick Grayson has nowhere to go and no one to turn to - no one but Bruce Wayne and the shadow of the bat! Expect action, adventure, guest-stars and the unexpected as Miller and Lee deliver the ultimate tales of the Dynamic Duo! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Lee & Williams, featuring Batman (50%) and Robin (50%). " "MAY050191" "ABSOLUTE BATMAN HUSH OVERSIZED HC" .00 "Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams The complete 12-part saga written by Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, Smallville) with art by fan-favorites Jim Lee & Scott Williams (SUPERMAN, Uncanny X-Men) collected together for the first time in the oversized Absolute format! This slipcased edition includes BATMAN #608-619 as well as the the 2-page origin of Batman (originally seen only on dccomics.com) and the special story from Wizard: The Comics Magazine. The year-long 'Hush' - an epic tale of friendship, trust, and betrayal that spans a lifetime - reinvigorated the Dark Knight, pitting him against the deadliest members of his Rogue's Gallery and introducing his newest foe! This Absolute edition includes an all-new cover by Lee & Williams, a Jim Lee Sketchbook, and issue-by-issue commentary by the creative team! " "MAY050192" "BATMAN DARK KNIGHT RETURNS TP (STAR06045)" 14.95 "by Miller, Janson, & Varley This trade paperback edition re-presents the landmark mini-series, with a new cover by Miller and 28 pages of new material, including a new introduction, endpapers and chapter headings by Miller, the original covers to the mini-series and Warner Books edition, the plot to The Dark Knight Falls, and material from Miller's sketchbook. SC, 224pg" "MAY050193" "DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN TP (STAR20319)" 19.95 "Written and illustrated by Frank Miller; cover by Miller In stores December 17. Frank Miller's sequel to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS is collected in trade paperback form for the first time. This volume includes the complete 3-part story, plus sketches and other exciting material. The Dark Knight returns once again to wage a new war on a diseased world that's become completely lost. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 256 pg, FC" "MAY050194" "BATMAN YEAR ONE DELUXE EDITION HC (O/A) (JAN050276)" 19.99 "Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by David Mazzuchelli One of the most important and critically acclaimed Batman adventures ever - written by Frank Miller (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS) with art by David Mazzuchelli (Daredevil) - returns as a deluxe hardcover designed by Chip Kidd. In addition to telling the entire dramatic story of Batman's first year fighting crime, this collection includes new introductions by Miller and Mazzucchelli, loads of reproductions of original pencils, promotional art, unseen Mazzucchelli Batman art, Richmond Lewis's color samples, script pages and other surprises. This will be the must-have hardcover of the season! " "MAY050195" "BATMAN #642" 2.25 "Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Chris Marrinan & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Jock The Mad Hatter's implant is driving Killer Croc…well, mad! Can Batman save the reptilian rogue before he shreds himself into an early grave? And can the Dark Knight save the Hatter from bloody, bestial retribution? " "MAY050196" "BATMAN DARK DETECTIVE #5 (Of 6)" .00 "Written by Steve Englehart Art and cover by Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin The classic BATMAN creative team of Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin concludes the exciting 6-issue miniseries! In issue #5, Silver St. Cloud has been abducted by the Joker so that her boyfriend, Evan Gregory, will drop out of the Gotham gubernatorial race. Little does the Joker know that Silver and Gregory have separated - and her new beau is the Batman! And in the thrilling issue #6, Batman has traced the Joker to a decaying mansion that serves as the shelter for a special hostage: Silver St. Cloud! Unfortunately for the Dark Knight, the mansion is also a funhouse loaded with death traps! Can he rescue Silver and prevent the Joker from winning the election? " "MAY050197" "BATMAN DARK DETECTIVE #6 (Of 6)" .00 "Written by Steve Englehart Art and cover by Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin The classic BATMAN creative team of Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin concludes the exciting 6-issue miniseries! In issue #5, Silver St. Cloud has been abducted by the Joker so that her boyfriend, Evan Gregory, will drop out of the Gotham gubernatorial race. Little does the Joker know that Silver and Gregory have separated - and her new beau is the Batman! And in the thrilling issue #6, Batman has traced the Joker to a decaying mansion that serves as the shelter for a special hostage: Silver St. Cloud! Unfortunately for the Dark Knight, the mansion is also a funhouse loaded with death traps! Can he rescue Silver and prevent the Joker from winning the election? " "MAY050198" "DETECTIVE COMICS #808" 2.99 "Written by David Lapham and Andersen Gabrych Art by Ramon Bachs, Nathan Massengill, Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Lapham Part 8 of the 12-part 'City of Crime!' Paranoia and distrust. Certain death. That's what Batman & Robin face in a Gotham that bears little resemblance to the one they protect! Plus, Part 1 of 'The Beast Beneath' by Gabrych, Castillo & Ramos!" "MAY050199" "BATGIRL #66" 2.50 "Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Andy Kuhn Cover by Amanda Conner In search of her mother's identity, Cassandra hits the open road! But a quick rest stop leads to a furious, super-powered throwdown, as Batgirl comes face-to-face with the leather-clad Verraco - the Road Hog!" "MAY050200" "BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHTS #67" 2.50 "Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Rick Burchett & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Cliff Chiang Batman's battle with Hush for the life of Poison Ivy may be over, but a surprising ramification to Bruce Wayne's life may publicly compromise his secret identity! You must witness the shock ending to believe it!" "MAY050201" "BATMAN JEKYLL AND HYDE #4 (Of 6)" .00 "Written by Paul Jenkins Art and cover by Sean Phillips It's the other side of the coin, as artist Sean Phillips takes over the intriguing 6-issue miniseries! After being beaten and left for dead, Batman pieces together Two-Face's mad plan to poison the inhabitants of Gotham City and liberate their 'Mr. Hyde' personalities once and for all! But can Batman save Gotham when he's one of the infected?" "MAY050202" "CATWOMAN #45" 2.50 "Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Pete Woods Cover by Adam Hughes The explosive new creative team of writer Will Pfeifer (H-E-R-O, AQUAMAN), artist Pete Woods (ROBIN) and cover artist Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN) continues to turn Selina Kyle's world upside-down! Catwoman's unleashed something deadly into the environment - something so horrible that S.T.A.R. Labs was keeping it under heavy guard. But Catwoman was expecting anthrax, not one of her deadliest foes! Plus, catch a first glimpse of Selina's snazzy new apartment!" "MAY050203" "BATMAN LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #193" 2.50 "Written by J.H. Williams III & Dan Curtis Johnson Art and cover by Seth Fisher Part 2 of the 5-part 'Snow,' by Dan Curtis Johnson and Seth Fisher! Even Batman can't be everywhere, so he's recruited a strikeforce of experts with their own disciplines. But will their expertise be enough against the obsessed Mr. Freeze? " "MAY050204" "NIGHTWING #110" .00 "Written by Devin Grayson Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks Dick Grayson hasn't been in Blüdhaven since everything in his life fell apart. Now, he must return to ensure the city's inner evil hasn't taken over. But now that Blüdhaven is Robin's stomping grounds, the Boy Wonder isn't sure he can trust anyone - including Nightwing! " "MAY050205" "GOTHAM CENTRAL #33" 2.50 "Written by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Sean Phillips Introducing new series penciller Kano (ACTION COMICS)! Ed Brubaker & Greg Rucka reunite to tell a tale so big it brings all the detectives of Central together. A body turns up in Gotham belonging to…Robin? That means one thing: Batman's going to get involved!" "MAY050206" "ROBIN #140" 2.25 "Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Tim Drake's shadowy benefactor, The Veteran, invites Tim to join his government-sponsored Black Ops team. Will Robin leave Batman's side to join a very different - and very legal - crew? The answer may surprise you! Meanwhile, a face from Robin's past continues to hunt him down…" "MAY050207" "NIGHTWING YEAR ONE TP" .00 "Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Collecting the sold-out 6-part origin story presented in NIGHTWING #101-106! Learn the legendary history of Dick Grayson and his life after Batman fired him, as he gains advice from Superman, aids Deadman, and makes the decisions that lead him to become a new crimefighter! " "MAY050208" "BATGIRL YEAR ONE TP (MAY045045)" 19.95 " Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty Art and cover by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez Reoffered to coincide with NIGHTWING: YEAR ONE, a collection presenting a look into the action-packed origin of the original Batgirl! This volume features the 9-issue miniseries that uncovered Barbara Gordon's transformation from average citizen into costumed super-heroine. " "MAY050209" "YEAR ONE BATMAN RAS AL GHUL #2 (Of 2)" .00 "Written by Devin Grayson Art by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Gulacy Writer Devin Grayson (NIGHTWING) and artists Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti (CATWOMAN) conclude the 2-part Prestige Format miniseries delving into the legacy of one of Batman's greatest foes! Ra's al Ghul may be dead, but he has set something in motion that from people from dying, and what started in Gotham City is spreading across the globe. Batman must figure out how to undo what the death of Ra's has started, even when the clues start pointing to a plan to return him to life!" "MAY050210" "SUPERMAN BATMAN #21 (Res)" 2.99 "Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines Part 2 of the 6-part 'With a Vengeance,' by the fan-favorite team of writer Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines! Are Superman and Batman guilty of murder? The Maximums certainly think so - and where they come from, it's an eye for an eye! The battle of the century continues as The World's Finest duo take on the super squad of avenging heroes - to the death! Join Superman/Batman's original creative team supreme for what's certain to be one of the most talked-about events of the year!" "MAY050211" "SUPERMAN THAT HEALING TOUCH TP" .00 "Written by Greg Rucka and Geoff Johns Art by Matthew Clark, Rags Morales, Michael Bair and others Cover by Ian Churchill Collecting ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #633-638, plus the lead story from SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2004! As Lois recovers from her Mid-east ordeal, Superman gets a visit from Mr. Mxyzptlk and receives harsh words from Wonder Woman and Batman in the wake of IDENTITY CRISIS! " "MAY050212" "SUPERMAN UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE TP (NOV040254)" 14.95 "Written by Greg Rucka Art by Matthew Clark & Nelson and various Cover by J.H. Williams III A new trade paperback collecting the two back-up stories from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #625-626 plus all of issues #627-632 in addition to Secret Files Profile Pages. The Man of Steel is challenged when a more powerful Replikon arrives for a fight - the first layer of a complex scheme that may prove Superman's undoing!" "MAY050213" "SUPERMAN #219" .00 "Written by Mark Verheiden Art and cover by Ed Benes Part 1 of the 4-part 'Sacrifice,' arcing through all the Superman books and WONDER WOMAN #219 and featuring the return of Superman's deadliest enemies! Brainiac knows all of the Man of Steel's secrets, and he's putting that knowledge to use in a lethal fashion. Is Superman about to lose another piece of his humanity?" "MAY050214" "ACTION COMICS #829" .00 "Written by Gail Simone Art by John Byrne & Nelson Cover by Byrne In Part 2 of the 4-part 'Sacrifice,' Superman battles Darkseid in a fight for his life! And the Man of Steel is even pitted against his allies in the JLA as he struggles to defeat his foe and keep his loved ones safe! But is an even deadlier villain behind it all?" "MAY050215" "ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642" .00 "Written by Greg Rucka Art and cover by Karl Kerschl Part 3 of the 4-part 'Sacrifice,' arcing through all the July-shipping Superman titles and WONDER WOMAN #219! As Darkseid and Granny Goodness amp up the danger to all those around Superman, will he have to take matters into his own hands by becoming judge, jury and executioner?" "MAY050216" "WONDER WOMAN #219" .00 "Written by Greg Rucka Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair Cover by J.G. Jones The 4-part 'Sacrifice' leaps from the Superman titles to its stunning conclusion in WONDER WOMAN, as the Man of Steel turns his attention toward an unexpected enemy! But with Wonder Woman deadset against Superman's plan to even the score, the two heroes collide in an event that will send shock waves throughout the DCU!" "MAY050217" "SUPERMAN FOR TOMORROW VOL 2 HC" .00 "Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Don't miss this gorgeously illustrated hardcover volume collecting the conclusion of the stellar storyline by Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and artists Jim Lee & Scott Williams (BATMAN) from SUPERMAN #210-215! Superman faces the mystery of how millions of people seemingly vanished without a trace - including the love of his life, Lois Lane - only to find that he may be partially responsible. But the solution to getting them back might prove too extreme, initiating a royal rumble with Wonder Woman! And after a battle with the deadly Equus, Superman comes face-to-face with the mysterious villain who has been responsible for turning his life upside-down! This volume also features an afterword and new cover by Jim Lee." "MAY050218" "LEX LUTHOR MAN OF STEEL #5 (Of 5)" .00 "Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Lee Bermejo The startling conclusion of the 5-part miniseries! With all the pieces in place, Luthor sets his plan in motion to rid the Earth of the alien menace known as Superman. But what role does a loser like the Toyman play in the grand scheme of things? And if his plan fails, can Luthor rely on the one thing that's kept him going: hope?" "MAY050219" "SUPERMAN FOR TOMORROW VOL 1 HC (JAN050281)" 24.99 "Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, BATMAN) has teamed up with Wizard Magazine's Best Artist of 2003 Jim Lee (BATMAN: HUSH) & inker Scott Williams for the most anticipated storyline in the Man of Steel's history. Now the first five issues of this landmark collaboration are collected in a handsome hardcover volume! A cataclysmic event struck the Earth one year ago, leaving millions of people gone without a trace. No one is left unaffected - not even Superman, who's left with many questions and very few answers. For a hero who tries to have all the answers, it's torture. And just as the action heats up and the stakes are raised, one huge question emerges: Just how far is Superman willing to go 'For Tomorrow'? This dust-jacketed volume, collecting SUPERMAN #204-208, also features sketchbook material and a new cover by Lee and an introduction by T'K! Advance-solicited; on sale Dec 8 • 128 pg, FC" "MAY050220" "AQUAMAN #32" .00 "Written by John Arcudi Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy Black Manta is back! Aquaman's deadliest enemy returns with all the power, resources and legal protection of a mutinational corporation behind him! Plus, Aquagirl leads a group of Sub Diegoans to Atlantis - but they may wish they'd never come!" "MAY050221" "BIRDS OF PREY #84" .00 "Written by Gail Simone Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson Cover by Adriana Melo & Kevin Conrad The mission to Singapore blows up as a Bird's health breaks down! Back home, the Huntress becomes the hunted as she and her new allies find themselves in the crosshairs!" "MAY050222" "BLOOD OF THE DEMON #5" .00 "Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer Art by Byrne & Nekros Cover by Byrne Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman attempt to track down Jason Blood, who is dedicated to ensuring that Etrigan can never be freed again! " "MAY050223" "BREACH #7" .00 "Written by Bob Harras Art by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Martin It's the fallout from the Rifter incursion into New York State, and things aren't looking good for Breach! To make things worse, he has to save one of the people he can trust the least! " "MAY050224" "DAY OF VENGEANCE #4 (Of 6)" .00 "Written by Bill Willingham Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Walter Simonson The 6-issue miniseries spinning from COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRIS