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MOONSTONE BOOKS

KOLCHAK TALES: THE FRANKENSTEIN AGENDA #3

By David Michelinie, Don Hudson and Monica Kubina, cover by Bob Layton, variant cover by Dave Ulanski.

The pulse-pounding conclusion of the monthly mini-series! Kolchak has learned the terrible secret behind this grotequesly mutated creature... this betrayed army soldier, this twisted shell of a man. But even as an immoral military plays God, Kolchak himself must win a wrestling match with his own morals when the means to destroy this abomination once and for all is put into his hands... as the former soldier's mother waits for him to make his choice! Awww, don't look, mom!

32 pages, color, $3.50

BUCKAROO BANZAI: AMERICAN SAMURAI -- THE POSTER

By Dave Dorman.

As a prelude to the new Buckaroo Banzai mini-series, Moonstone presents Buck¹s first ever officially sanctioned poster -- the calm before the storm you might say. Painter extraordinaire Dave Dorman lends his considerable talents to portray Dr. Banzai in this original specially commissioned piece, so now, the rest of the world can feel that inner calm and confidence that comes from hanging out with Buck!

24 inches by 36 inches, $7.95.

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DARK HORSE

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ALIENS: CAULDRON
DIANE CAREY (W)
On sale May 9
Novel, 275 pages
$6.99
TPB, 4 1/8" x 6 7/8"
Space: the most hostile environment in the universe. In the cargo hold of the spaceship Virginia, a hive of hibernating aliens begins to awake. Meanwhile, on the Umiak, an elite troupe of cadets is forced into servitude by an unscrupulous captain taking the ship to a smuggler's rendezvous with the eerily silent Virginia . When the cadets unsuspectingly transport the aliens onboard, they start a battle for their lives, fighting the smugglers, the captain, and the monsters who among them. The war is about to begin . . .
• The worldwide Aliens audience has made the films top box office earners since 1979 and the books bestsellers in bookstores since 1992.
• Will appeal to fans of military science fiction novels such as David Drake's Grimmer than Hell and Hammer's Slammers series.
• Diane Carey's fan following from her earlier Aliens novel from DH Press, as well as numerous Star Trek novels and New York Times bestsellers will enjoy this novel.
• DH Press title

APPLESEED VOLUME 2: PROMETHEUS UNBOUND
SHIROW MASAMUNE (W/A)
On sale May 30
b&w, 192 pages
$14.95
TPB, 8 ¼ " x 5 3/4 "
You can't have a perfect society without perfect people, and the only perfect people are the ones you can manufacture. The governing body of Olympus, an urban utopia created from the ashes of World War III, is about to bring paradise crashing down around their ears as they seek to regulate the minds and bodies of the human race . . . or fully replace them with cyborg substitutes. Deunan and Briareos, still new to the city, find themselves in the unlikely position of having to hold together this house of cards. Their strategy? Destroy the old foundation and pray everything stands while new underpinnings are forged!
From the imagination of Ghost in the Shell creator Shirow Masamune comes the manga masterpiece Appleseed , an epic cyberpunk vision deftly balancing hardcore techno-science, wry political commentary, and explosive action. A visionary work that inspired the wildly popular animated film, Appleseed is now presented for the first time in America in right-to-left reading format, as originally published in Japan.

BERSERK VOLUME 17
KENTARO MIURA (W/A)
On sale May 30
b&w, 240 pages
$13.95
TPB, 5 1/8 " x 7 1/4 "
Renegade devil-slayer Guts, the Black Swordsman, may be the bane of the demonic realm, but the citizenry of Midland, the kingdom he formerly served, aren't exactly members of his fan club, either. When the holier-than-thou Knights of the Holy Iron Chain capture Guts and decide to whip (literally) some repentance into him, Guts develops a few ideas of his own . . . like taking the Iron Chain's leader hostage and showing her that when Hell comes calling, the only thing worth praying for is a sword!
Created by Kentaro Miura, Berserk is an out-of-control manga flashfire, a searing epic of blazing action, blasphemous horror, and black humor that has left scorched earth and toasted readers in its fiery wake. Burn, baby, burn!
• Comes shrink wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.

BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #123 : BAREFOOT part 2 (of 5)
HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A)
On sale March 14
b&w, 32 pages
$2.99
Ongoing
In part two of the intense “Barefoot” story arc, Rin's hard work as an amateur spy pays off, and she becomes closer friends with Döa as her quest to find Manji continues. Kagimura's dark experiments are revitalized, Manji falls into dreamland, and twisted Doc Burando's dreams come true. Karukozawa and Toraemon, the “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern” of Samura's savage samurai epic, provide a little comic relief. Our color back cover feature this month is a unique Hiroaki Samura geisha pinup, colored by frequent Blade of the Immortal contributor Dan Jackson!
• 2006 Eagle Award winner for Favourite Manga Title.
• Winner of Japan's prestigious Media Arts Award and America's own Will Eisner Award.
• FIFTEEN volumes of this modern classic available in the Dark Horse backlist!

B.P.R.D.: GARDEN OF SOULS #1 (of 5)
MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A), and DAVE STEWART (C)
On sale March 14
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Miniseries
Abe Sapien's past has caught up with him, sending the B.P.R.D. to the South China Sea and into the jungles of Indonesia in this new five-part series from Hellboy creator Mike Mignola with co-writer John Arcudi and artist Guy Davis.
• Abe finally comes face-to-face with figures from his past as Langdon Caul.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #1
JOSS WHEDON (W), GEORGES JEANTY (A), and JO CHEN (Cover)
On sale March 7
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Miniseries
Since the destruction of the Hellmouth, the Slayers—newly legion—have gotten organized and are kicking some serious undead butt. But not everything's fun and firearms, as an old enemy reappears and Dawn experiences some serious growing pains . . .
Buffy creator Joss Whedon brings Buffy back to Dark Horse in this direct follow-up to season seven of the smash-hit TV series.
• Joss Whedon writes Season 8! Only available at Dark Horse!

CONAN #38
TIMOTHY TRUMAN (W), CARY NORD (P/Cover, and RICHARD ISANOVE (C)
On sale March 21
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Ongoing
Cursed and betrayed.
Jiara's treachery comes to a head as she proves once and for all that her affection was for the contents of Conan's purse, not his pants. And Nestor learns that his own loyalty to the Cimmerian may cost him more than he had bargained for—in this life and the next!
The second part of the prelude to the Conan classic “Rogues in the House,” told in the Robert E. Howard tradition by celebrated storytellers Timothy Truman, Cary Nord, and new Conan colorist Richard Isanove ( Wolverine: Origin ).

CONAN AND THE MIDNIGHT GOD #3 (of 5)
JOSHUA DYSART (W), WILL CONRAD (P), JUAN FERREYRA (C), and JASON ALEXANDER (Cover)
On sale March 7
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Miniseries
The echoes of Ra-Sidh's sorcery take on a grotesque new form as Conan and his men ride deeper into Stygia.
Conan and the Midnight God continues an exciting new chapter in the adventures of the barbarian king.
• Follow-up to Funcom's Age of Conan comic, distributed to 450,000 readers.
• Cover by Wizard cover-of-the-month artist Jason Alexander.

CONAN: THE HALL OF THE DEAD AND OTHER STORIES
KURT BUSIEK (W), MIKE MIGNOLA (W), TIM TRUMAN (W), CARY NORD (P), and DAVE STEWART (C)
On sale May 9
FC, 200 pages
$24.95
HC, 7 " x 10 "
On sale June 20
FC, 200 pages
$15.95
TPB7 " x 10 "
Know, O Prince, that in an age undreamed of, shining kingdoms lay spread across the world like blue mantles beneath the stars. Hither came Conan the Cimmerian; black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandaled feet . . .
Conan: The Hall of the Dead concludes writer Kurt Busiek's ( JLA/Avengers , Astro City ) critically acclaimed run, paving the way for new writer Tim Truman ( Conan and the Songs of the Dead ) and featuring a story by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola! Eisner award-nominated artist Cary Nord ( Daredevil ), and Eisner award-winning color artist Dave Stewart ( Ultimate Fantastic Four , DC: The New Frontier ) continue their groundbreaking run on Dark Horse's best-selling Conan series with three of the best writers in comics today .

CRIMINAL MACABRE: TWO RED EYES #4
STEVE NILES (W), KYLE HOTZ (A), MICHELLE MADSEN (C), and TIM BRADSTREET (Cover)
On sale Mar. 21
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Miniseries
The most harrowing Criminal Macabre series ever is about to take a shocking turn . . . and if you thought Cal McDonald was messed up before, you have no idea how bad things are about to get for him.
Nosferatu, the world's oldest vampire, has come calling for Cal. It's too bad he met Cal's ex Sabrina first. With Sabrina as bait, Cal has no choice but to play along with the ancient bloodsucker's sick and twisted game. Still recovering from his hospitalization, vilified and newly sober, Cal's never been in worse shape than this. And just when he thought things couldn't get any worse . . . they get much, much worse.

EDEN: IT'S AN ENDLESS WORLD! VOLUME 7
HIROKI ENDO (W/A)
On sale May 2
b&w, 216 pages
$12.95
TPB, 5 " x 7 "
Delving into the drug cartel politics of South America's post-pandemic future, Hiroki Endo ( Tanpenshu ) offers up the most complex volume of Eden yet. Elijah initiates a shaky alliance with the Automater, a half-cyborg female crime boss, in order to glean more information about Pedro, the sadistic gangster who mutilated one of Elijah's friends. In a compelling twist, we find out about Pedro's past, his admirable commitment to his brother, and the intricate plan that he hatches in an attempt to save the life of another loved one. As rival gangs fight for power in post-apocalyptic cities, Endo delivers moments of brutal torture, shifting alliances, and poignant reflection, along with his trademark flashes of unexpected violence.
• “Hiroki Endo's Eden is a demonstration of what science fiction can offer when thoughtfully engaging the world rather than just offering tired parables.”
—Scott Green, Ain't It Cool News

FEAR AGENT VOLUME 2—MY WAR
RICK REMENDER (W) and JEROME OPENA (A)
On sale May 30
FC, 136 pages
$14.95
TPB, 7 " x 10 "
Lost, beaten, and trapped in the past, Heath Huston must face the demons of his inevitable future when he finds himself face to face with the automaton regime responsible for robbing him of all he loves. With the knowledge that the Feeders are progressing ever closer to Earth, will Heath be able to get payback from the automaton empire in time to save his home planet from the scourge of an alien infestation? Fan favorite and Russ Manning Award-winner Jerome Opeña joins critically acclaimed scribe Rick Remender for this exciting chapter in the life of Heath Huston, Alien Exterminator.
• Collects Fear Agent issues #5-10.

GHOST IN THE SHELL 1.5: HUMAN-ERROR PROCESSOR #6 (of 8)
SHIROW MASAMUNE (W/A)
On sale March 21
FC, 24 pages
$2.99
Miniseries
Another grisly murder has been committed, and again the unidentified victim has a military tattoo that's been found on all the bodies in a series of brutal slayings. Section 9 special agents Togusa and Azuma find a destroyed cyborg at the scene, the same killer 'borg who nearly did them in in a previous encounter. Also found are the prints of the last surviving member of the now-slaughtered military team. Is he the final name on the hit list, or is he the mastermind crossing off the names?
Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor presents for the first time in America the “lost” Ghost in the Shell stories, created by Shirow Masamune after completing work on the original Ghost in the Shell manga and prior to his tour-de-force, Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface . This deluxe-format issue concludes “Mines of Mind,” the third of four Ghost in the Shell tales.

GRENDEL ARCHIVE EDITION
MATT WAGNER (W/A)
On sale May 30
b&w w/FC, 104 pages
$14.95
HC, 6 " x 9 "
For twenty-five years, the true origin of Matt Wagner's Eisner Award-winning anti-hero, Grendel, has remained largely unseen, available exclusively to collectors able to pay high prices for extremely rare, out-of-print issues. Now, for the first time anywhere, Dark Horse collects the original appearance of Grendel!
A successful novelist by day, Hunter Rose becomes the unstoppable assassin Grendel by night, the leader of a vast criminal empire opposed by the mysterious wolf Argent. Containing the black-and-white interiors and full-color covers of Primer #2 and Grendel #1-3 originally published by Comico, this handsome hardcover volume is an essential piece of comics history, presenting the earliest work of Matt Wagner, the legendary creator behind such acclaimed projects as Mage , Sandman Mystery Theatre , and Batman: The Monster Men among many others.
With new cover art by Wagner, the Grendel Archive Edition is a must-have for Grendel fans and the ultimate starting point for those interested in one of the most influential creator-owned comics of the last quarter century!
• Reprints the very first black-and-white appearance of Grendel in celebration of the character's 25 th anniversary.

GUNSMITH CATS OMNIBUS VOLUME 2
KENICHI SONODA (W/A)
On sale May 30
B&w, 472 pages
$16.95
TPB, 5 " x 7 "
How would you like a fat, fun book full of sexy girls shooting guns and blowing things up, all while driving hot cars and fighting the mob? And while you're at it, make it a manga!
Rally Vincent and Minnie-May Hopkins run a gunsmith shop in Chicago by the day . . . but they have a side business as bounty hunters, and there are none better than they are. That's rare for two girls in their late teens! But you can bet Kenichi Sonoda will make you want to believe it.
Presented for the first time in the authentic Japanese format, these giant-sized volumes are action-packed, unretouched, and sure to please the gun nuts, auto buffs, and manga maniacs!
• Comes shrink wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.

HANAMI: INTERNATIONAL LOVE STORY VOLUME 1
PLUS (W) and SUNG JAE PARK (A)
On sale May 16
b&w, 208 pages
$9.95
TPB, 5" x 7 3/8"
Seventeen-year-old Joonho Suk just had the best day of his life. He finally got the guts to ask out his big crush, Sae-un, and she said yes!! But after floating home on cloud nine, he found . . . his family packing up to move to Seoul?!
Now tossed into a big new city and lovesick for the girl still in Suwon, Joonho runs into weird characters at every turn. First there's the young girl who speaks a strange language and has enormous strength, then a wayward cat causes another—Hanami—to wipe out on her bike! She's okay, but Joonho might not be once her massive grandfather shows up and thinks he's to blame . . . !
Hanami's sweet nature quickly charms Joonho, and he discovers that his new school, including a self-styled blonde Casanova, is already abuzz over his cute Japanese neighbor. But what about Sae-un? And what on earth is the Babe Patrol Research Center?! Discover a completely entertaining read and one of the most popular comics Korea has to offer.
• Smash hit Hanami: International Love Story always ranks in the Korean comics magazine IQ Jump 's popular top five!
• Presented in its original Korean format and translated by the mother/son team of Anna Kirk and Derek Kirk Kim!
• Continuing Dark Horse's exciting foray into the world of first-class Korean comics.

OUTER ORBIT #4 (of 4)
ZACH HOWARD (W/A), SEAN MURPHY (W/A), HANS RODIONOFF (W), and CHARLIE KIRCHOFF (C)
On sale March 28
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Miniseries
Let's add up just exactly how stupid our intergalactic super zeros are, shall we? Did they blab to a poker-playing group of gangsters about the existence of a priceless idol? Check. And where to find it? Check. And that the key to open its lock box is around Krunk's neck? Check and mate. Suffice it to say, the crooks decide to go all-in and take Krunk's key and snatch the idol from the ultra-hot, and ultra-hot-tempered, Neoki, who's waiting for a mystery buyer to pony up hella cash for the treasured artifact. Of course, big bad Krunk isn't about to give up the key without a lot of collateral damage, and the boys manage to escape the mayhem and head toward the rendezvous with Neoki. With the gangsters in hot pursuit. And with the bounty-hunting Seekers in even hotter pursuit. Maybe all these thugs wouldn't be so eager to catch up if they knew Quinn still has a ticking time-bomb around his neck!

PERHAPANAUTS: SECOND CHANCES
TODD DEZAGO (W), CRAIG ROUSSEAU (A/Cover), and RICO RENZI (C)
On sale May 23
FC, 128 pages
$15.95
TPB, 7 " x 10 "
They Got a SECOND CHANCE and now YOU DO TOO!
If you're one of those people who “waits for the trade” (Yeah, I'm talkin' to YOU, Sonny-Jim!), then make sure you don't miss YOUR second chance to pick up THEIR second chance with Perhapanauts: Second Chances, the new trade collecting the team's most recent cryptozoological caper!
Beset by the voracious eating-machines called the SKORM, our heroes are left with many questions when an envoy of Perhapanauts from the future come back to rescue their former selves! Are they still on the path to their “destiny” after they confront the enigmatic DOVER DEMON and travel through the bizarre dimension confluence called…the “PERHAPS”…?
• Collecting the four-issue miniseries.

THE SECRET #2 (of 4)
MIKE RICHARDSON (W) and JASON ALEXANDER (A)
On sale March 7
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Miniseries
The mystery of Pam's disappearance deepens as police link it to another unsolved crime.
The Secret is a chilling coming-of-age mystery from Dark Horse founder Mike Richardson and Eisner-nominated artist Jason Alexander ( Damn Nation , The Escapists ).
• Painted interiors and covers by Jason Alexander ( Damn Nation, The Escapists )

SHAMAN WARRIOR VOLUME 3
PARK JOONG-KI (W/A)
On sale May 30
b&w. 208 pages
$12.95
TPB, 5" x 7 3/8"
Outlawed and marked for death by a kingdom they once served, the Shaman Warriors of Kugai are a dying breed of disturbingly powerful, mystical killing machines. Political misinformation has led the citizens and soldiers of Kugai to fear the once-respected Shamen. As the King's soldiers begin to comb the desert fringes of civilization for survivors, twisted Death Lords also hunt the Shamen and their followers. Batu hopes to protect the child in his care from the chaos and fear that has engulfed the land, but the daughter of one of the strongest Shamen ever cannot be shielded from her destiny. When a gang of colorful, bloodthirsty assassins closes in on Batu and his ward, surprising new allies reveal themselves—ready to defend this special child with their lives!
Shaman Warrior is a lavishly illustrated, violent fantasy epic with breakneck action sequences, imaginative characters, and moments of pure horror that will appeal to fans of Blade of the Immortal and Lone Wolf and Cub .
• Translated by the mother/son team of Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk Kim.

SOCK MONKEY: THE INCHES INCIDENT #4 (of 4)
TONY MILLIONAIRE (W/A)
On sale March 21
b&w, 24 pages
$2.99
Miniseries
Sock Monkey and his pals sail home in the sea-worthy piano. The captain takes the Sock Monkey into his confidence as they inspect the hold. They are taking on water and in danger of foundering, and the captain suspects one of the passengers of being responsible for the impending disaster. Great high jinks on the high seas!

SPACE PINCHY
TONY TAKEZAKI (W/A)
On sale May 23
b&w, 224 pages
$15.95
TPB, 7 " x 10 "
Previously solicited as single issues, the crazy, sexy, and relentless Space Pinchy is back! This time as a trade paperback!
The last of the Pinch tribe, Pinchy travels through the stars in search of treasures left behind by her ancestors, and it's never an easy hunt. But one thing is for certain, it's always hilarious.
From the crazy manga mind of Tony Takezaki, Space Pinchy is a frenetic series of sexy high jinks, rendered in beautiful, 3D-curvy color. Join Pinchy and her naughty alien companion, Audrey Q as they somehow escape the most dire and ridiculous consequences Takezaki can think up!
• Comes shrink wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.

STAR WARS: 30TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION VOLUME 3—DARTH MAUL
RON MARZ (W), JAN DUURSEMA (A), RICK MAGYAR (I), and DAVE MCCAIG (C)
On sale May 16
FC, 96 pages
$22.95
TPB, 7 " x 10 "
In the days before Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi's first fateful mission to Naboo, Darth Sidious discovers a threat to his plan for galactic domination—the nefarious criminal organization Black Sun. Unwilling to tolerate such opposition to his Imperial ambitions, the Sith lord sends his apprentice Darth Maul to deal with this cartel of space mobsters.
Step by deadly step Maul infiltrates Black Sun, eliminating its lieutenants and working his way into its inner sanctum. Yet those who rule this society of evil do not intend to be vanquished so easily. It's all-out action as the darkest forces in the galaxy vie for power in a battle that will have dire consequences for the future of the Republic.
Each month, the Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection series will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover of the best of Dark Horse's Star Wars graphic novels. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders and will not be reprinted.

STAR WARS: LEGACY #10
JOHN OSTRANDER (W), COLIN WILSON (A), BRAD ANDERSON (C), and DAVE ROSS (Cover)
On sale March 14
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Ongoing
Once bitter enemies, Imperials loyal to the deposed Emperor Roan Fel meet with representatives from the remnants of the Galactice Alliance to discuss joining forces against the Sith. However, two spies have been thrown into the mix, each with different orders, their determination to complete their missions putting them on an explosive collision course.
Meanwhile, Cade Skywalker remains missing, yet still pursued by those bent on ignoring his desire to be left alone.
Will a new alliance be forged to defeat Darth Krayt's minions, or will betrayal shatter the galaxy's last best hope for freedom? Will Skywalker's refuge be discovered? More importantly, what will happen to those who find him? Find out in this pivotal issue of Star Wars Legacy !
• This is the future of Star Wars , the continuation of the story that started in the original trilogy, and none of it has been seen before.

STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #15
JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BRIAN CHING (A/Cover), and MICHAEL ATIYEH (C)
On sale March 28
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Ongoing
The “Days of Fear” story arc reaches its explosive conclusion in a story of dangerous visions, unheeded warnings, and decisions made too late!
Fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick faces his darkest moments so far as a desperate attempt to avert a cataclysmic disaster drives him into the arms of his enemies. Zayne puts his life on the line in an attempt to save those who don't even realize the grave fate they face, but will his sacrifice be in vain? Meanwhile, the small-time con Gryph has happened upon big-time profit, but if he doesn't keep his greed in check, this seeming success story could quickly turn tragic!
• Unforgettable characters, thrill-a-minute plot twists, and fast-paced action nearly 4,000 years before the Death Star in the hottest Star Wars story this side of the movies!

STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC—FLASHPOINT VOLUME 2
JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BRIAN CHING (A/COVER), DUSTIN WEAVER (A), HARVEY TOLIBAO (A), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and JAY DAVID RAMOS (C)
On sale May 16
FC, 144 pages
$18.95
TPB, 7 " x 10 "
Nearly 4,000 years before the Death Star, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick's quest to clear his name for the alleged murder of his fellow Jedi-in-training brings him head to head with the galaxy's most feared fighting force—the Mandalorians!
Along with a petty crook named Gryph and Elbee the grouchy droid, Zayne is a passenger aboard the Last Resort , a renegade ship piloted by the senile genius Camper and his fierce protector Jarael. Together, this motley crew will face kidnappings, hijackings, maniacal scientists, Mandalorian traitors, bumbling bounty-hunting brothers, and a few really big explosions.
Collecting issues #7-12 of the ongoing comic book series Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic , this volume launches our lovable heroes into one of the most outrageous and exciting adventures since Luke Skywalker learned the ways of the Force!

STAR WARS: PANEL TO PANEL VOLUME 2— EXPANDING THE UNIVERSE
RANDY STRADLEY (W) and VARIOUS (A)
On sale May 30
FC, 192 pages
$19.95
HC, 10 " x 12 "
From 5,000 years before Luke Skywalker first picked up a lightsaber to nearly 150 years after the events in Return of the Jedi , Dark Horse Comics has chronicled the major events in every era of the Star Wars galaxy in amazing drawings and paintings by some of the most accomplished artists in our own galaxy.
In this all-new companion to the first Star Wars Panel to Panel volume, we've spotlighted not only the stunning work of comics' greatest artists, but also the legion of characters Dark Horse has contributed to Star Wars ' Expanded Universe—characters who have not only carried the romance and adventure of the galaxy far, far away far beyond the events in the films, but those who have made the jump from the pages of comic books to television and the silver screen!
Every Star Wars fan will cherish this look back, forward, and beyond!

TANPENSHU VOLUME 2
HIROKI ENDO (W/A)
On sale May 30
b&w, 224 pages
$12.95
TPB, 5 " x 7 "
In Tanpenshu volume two, Hiroki Endo passionately explores the many problems and social difficulties that people face, while growing up and while seeking to find their roles in a violent, precarious world. In “Hang,” a short and steamy science fiction romp, two lovers try to look beyond a twisted, dysfunctional family life to strengthen the ties that bind them together. In other stories, a struggling art student tries to survive an early midlife crisis and his feelings towards high school girls and androids, a young painter with yakuza connections and sick fantasies struggles to balance his personal passions with his family's honor, and the two teenagers in Endo's delightfully perverted “Boys Don't Cry” vignette lament their shortcomings. Deep, compelling, and brilliantly illustrated, these shocking tales are unflinching glimpses at desperate attempts to find companionship and meaning, and they are delivered with the same detailed illustrations and surprising plot twists found in all of Hiroki Endo's works.

USAGI YOJIMBO #101
STAN SAKAI (W/A)
On sale March 28
b&w, 24 pages
$2.99
Ongoing
A lethal game of cat-and-mouse catches Usagi in its trap as the rabbit ronin steps in to protect an ally, only to become a victim himself! Ousted by the head of the Neko Ninja Clan, Chizu is an outcast, on the run from the same assassins she once considered her brothers and sisters. When her former comrades catch up to her, Usagi raises his sword in her defense. However, in the heat of battle, Usagi is struck by a poison dart. Now, Chizu has mere hours to find an antidote while her enemies continue their deadly pursuit. As the poison takes hold, Usagi's mind is driven into a twisted nightmare. Will he ever recover? Find out in “Fever Dream,” this month in Usagi Yojimbo !

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CONLUVIO: THE ART OF BEN TEMPLESMITH, VOL. 2

Written and art by Ben Templesmith.

Conluvio -onis f. [collection of impurities, filth]; of people, [scum, rabble]... first, artist Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Wormwood Gentleman Corpse) offered up a collection of some of his best art in the form of his last art book, Tommyrot. Now, he's back with a second collection, this one made up entirely of never-before-published art from Ben. Meet the Interdimensional Part-Time Assassins Guild (IPAG), a motley bunch of assorted scum, lowlifes, killers and degenerates. Ninety-six pages of paintings, character designs and idea generations from the alcohol-pickled mind of the artist.

96 pages, $19.99.

WORMWOOD, VOL. 1 TPB

Written and art by Ben Templesmith.

Ben Templesmith creates an all-eerie and humorous new series. Things are awakening in the city. Things that have a nasty habit of leaving mutilated bodies in their wake and it all reeks of demons and dark gods up to no good. Owing a favor to his lazy ghost cop buddy Trotsky, Wormwood, the gentleman corpse and his oddball entourage are brought in to investigate the case (or at least hopefully not stuff it up too much). This collection compiles the first miniseries, the original ³Taster² issue, and covers, sketches, pin-ups and other cocktail napkin scribblings from Templesmith

152 pages, $19.99.

WORMWOOD GENTLEMAN CORPSE #7

Written and art by Ben Templesmith.

After an epic struggle to bring the Leprechaun Queen back to the mansion, an odious bargain must be struck for her services. Will Wormwood agree to her terms? Will he survive her cure?

32 pages, $3.99.

THE TRANSFORMERS MOVIE PREQUEL #2

Written by Simon Furman and Chris Ryall, art and cover by Don Figueroa.

Before the movie opens in July, the only place to get a look at The Transformerrs of the live-action film is right here! The prequel extravaganza continues here, with "The Megaman Cometh." Megatron is headed to Earth, in search of the Allspark. But what he finds, and what this means for the ongoing war that's come to our world, is something he never could've expected! Furman, Ryall and Figueroa continue the movie's official beginning right here! Featuring a special photo variant cover, too.

32 pages, $3.99.

TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: SOUNDWAVE

Written by Simon Furman, art by Marcelo Matere, covers by Matere and Nick Roche.

Presenting the next triumphal one-shot focusing on some of the best-loved (or loathed) characters from the Transformers Universe. The spotlight falls on Soundwave, the Decepticon intelligence officer with a knack of, first and foremost, looking out for number one! Confronted (on Earth, in 1984!) by an impending catastrophe only he can avert, will Soundwave, for once, consider the bigger picture?

32 pages, $3.99.

THE TRANSFORMERS: ESCALATION #5

Written by Simon Furman, art by E.J. Su, covers by Su and Klaus Scherwinski.

This is it! The all-out, no-holds-barred battle you've all been waiting for... Optimus Prime vs. Megatron! In the icy wasteland between Russia and Brasnya, the two titans clash for the first time in many millennia, and Megatron's playing for keeps. Empowered by Ore-13, Megatron wants nothing less than the Autobot leader's complete and utter eradication. And the way things are goingŠ he might just get his wish!

32 pages, $3.99.

TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS MANGA TPB

Written by Simon Furman, art by Don Figueroa.

The long-awaited pairing of writer Simon Furman and artist extraordinaire Don Figueroa on a Beast Wars saga is finally upon us. The Beast Wars -- the time-lost series of conflicts on Earth, where heroic Maximals are pitted against evil Predacons -- is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this special collection, presented in this special manga digest.

96 pages, $9.99.

THE TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS #1 VARIANT COVER SLIPCASE

This exclusive slipcover edition includes all of the rarest covers from The Transformers: Beast Wars: The Gathering #1, including: RI-A (foil stamp edition), RI-B (foil stamp edition), RI-C (foil stamp edition), and RI-D (gatefold fold-out edition), all illustrated by artist Don Figueroa, and enclosed in an attractive slipcase.

Limited to 250 copies, $75.

THE TRANSFORMERS: GENERATIONS #12
Written by Bob Budiansky, art by Don Perlin, colored by Nick Roche.

IDW continues a look back at some of the most beloved Transformers comics from years past. Nick Roche (Transformers Spotlight: Shockwave) once again presents a new cover recreation of the original cover art, along with a variant retro art cover. This month, the first year of reprints concludes with the return of Buster Witwicky in the classic "Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom!" originally presented in Marvel Comics' The Transformers #31!

32 pages, $2.99.

THE TRANSFORMERS: WAR WITHIN, VOL. 1 TPB

Before Stormbringer, before the Beast Wars, before even Generation One, there was... The War Within. Four million years before the Transformers came to Earth, civil war rocks their home world of Cybertron, and Optimus Prime faces his first -- and greatest -- challenge. But before he can deal with the Decepticons, the new Autobot leader must look within... and decide if Cybertron is worth saving at all! If you think you know the Transformers... think again! IDW is proud to present an all-new collection of this long-out-of-print tale from the Transformers' past.

168 pages, $19.99.

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: THE SPACE BETWEEN #3

Written by David Tischman, art by Casey Malone, cover by Jeremy Geddes.

In part three of IDW's all-new Star Trek: The Next Generation relaunch, the Enterprise is ambushed in an uncharted sector of space. Shields are down, weapons are off-line, and key personnel are wounded. The attacker remains unknown, flying a warship configured with engineering and technological specifications of Starfleet, Romulan and Borg vessels. Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew fight to find the right answers -- before they are all destroyed by the ultimate killing machine. To battle stations, for all-out action!

32 pages, $3.99.

SCARFACE: SCARRED FOR LIFE #4

Written by John Layman, art and cover by Dave Crosland.

In this tender, touching penultimate issue, Tony Montana discovers the joys of gardening, being a scout leader, and reading books quietly in the park meadow nearby his favorite church. Who are we freaking kidding? A lot of people want Tony Montana dead, and Tony's gonna cuss up a storm, snort up a small mountain of drugs, and shoot in the face anybody who ticks him off! Featuring art and a cover by Dave Crosland, as well as an incentive cover by artist Mike Huddleston.

32 pages, $3.99.

ANGEL: AULD LANG SYNE #5

Written by Scott Tipton, art by David Messina, covers by Messina and Stephen Mooney.

Angel and Spike have tracked down the culprit who's been tampering with their minds! Will they be able to free themselves from her influence? Or will Spike be too busy putting the moves on her? It all ends here!

32 pages, $3.99.

ANGEL SCRIPTBOOK, VOL. 2 TPB

This collection offers five scripts of some of the very best Angel episodes pulled from its five-season run, including the fan-favorite "Smile Time" and the series finale "Not Fade Away," scripted by Jeffrey Bell and series creator Joss Whedon. Also included are "I Will Remember you," "You're Welcome," "Conviction" and "In The Dark," which were never published as comic book scriptbooks. Each complete shooting script includes original illustrations inspired by the episodes by artist Jeff Johnson.

240 pages, black and white, $19.99.

DOOMED PRESENTS: ASHLEY WOOD

Written by Ted Adams and Chris Ryall, art and cover by Ashley Wood.

Artist Ashley Wood's work on Doomed garnered him fan praise and an Eisner Award nomination; now, collected in one single volume are his four frightful tales of terror, originally written by Richard Matheson, Robert Bloch, and David J. Schow, and adapted by Ted Adams and fellow Eisner nominee Chris Ryall. Also contained within are Ms. Doomed pin-ups and covers, and the entire thing is wrapped in an all-new wraparound cover from Ash, too.

80 pages, black and white, $7.99.

FALLEN ANGEL #14

Written by Peter David, art and cover by J.K. Woodward.

An elderly man finds strange and bizarre dreams driving him to Bete Noire... dreams of himself as a younger man with strange powers, aiding desperate people in need of help. Are they pure fantasy? Or is he recalling a life that once was his, and is now forgotten? Only the Fallen Angel may hold the key to the answers.

32 pages, $3.99.

30 DAYS OF NIGHT: SPREADING THE DISEASE #4
Written by Dan Wickline, art by Tony Sandoval, covers by Nat Jones and Sandoval.

Reverend Gant and his traveling vampire ministry have vanished into the night and Agent Henson is out clues and out of time. Just as he's about to pack it in, his mysterious friend informs him of a massacre at a small sports bar in Texas. Is this just a coincidence or the final piece Henson needs to figure out Gant's plan before it's too late?

32 pages, $3.99.

24: NIGHTFALL #5

Written by Mark Haynes and J.C. Vaughn, art by Jean Diaz, covers by Diaz and Joe Corroney.

It's the action-filled epic conclusion to Operation: Nightfall as Jack Bauer and his highly trained special ops team try to confirm that they have indeed eliminated Serbian mass murderer Victor Drazen and escape with their lives in this dramatic prequel to Season One of the hit Fox TV series 24! Joe Corroney provides two special covers which, combined with his other four issues' covers, form one huge Jack Bauer poster!

32 pages, $3.99.

CSI: DYING IN THE GUTTERS TPB

Written by Steven Grant, art by Stephen Mooney.

Presenting a collection of the smash CSI miniseries set firmly in the world of comics, sure to appeal to comic book fans and CSI fans alike! Grissom and his team of CSIs take in a Las Vegas comic convention that ends in tragedy - the death of online gossip columnist Rich Johnston. The suspects are many -- among them Marvel Comics' Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, Ed Brubaker, Stan Lee, Marc Silvestri, Robert Kirkman, Peter David, Greg Rucka, and many other well-known comic creators! Can the CSIs solve the crime before "dead is dead" becomes commonplace at the con?

120 pages, $19.99.

GRANDE FINALE 2ND PRINTING
Written and art by Ashley Wood.

Artist Ashley Wood (Zombies vs. Robots) is a proven favorite, and this deluxe oversize volume collects the popular*and currently unavailable*art books Uno Fanta, Dos Fanta and Tres Fanta. This new printing of the sold-out collection is presented with an all-new cover from Spectrum Award-winner Wood.

340 pages, $50.

THE COMPLETE MIKE GRELL'S JON SABLE, FREELANCE, VOL. 6

By Mike Grell.

Continuing the re-presentation of the entire saga of Mike Grell's classic character, Jon Sable, Freelance. The seventh collection delves deeper in creator Mike Grell's classic Frist Comic run‹featuring issues 28-33, which include an appearance by the Maltese Falcon (you heard us right), Sable's trip to Nicaragua, and even some guest-art by the one and only Sergio Aragones.

172 pages, $19.99.

CVO: AFRICAN BLOOD #3

Written by El Torres, art and cover by Luis Czerniawski.

Debelo, the druglord and smuggler, have captured or killed the CVO team. He's going to use Britt to nurse a new breed of Azde vampires, he's torturing Cross, using his former friend Noble, now an Azde vampire, and Bools is MIA. Everything is lost and the CIA have no option but to order an air raid on Debelo's quarters...which means the death of the CVO team!

32 pages, $3.99.

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IMAGE COMICS

DYNAMO 5 #1
Written by Jay Faerber, art by Mahmud Asrar, cover by Asrar and Ron Riley.

Captain Dynamo, the greatest super-hero in the world, was not the most faithful husband. Now he's dead and his family is trying to piece together their lives. As his enemies descend on his unprotected city, Captain Dynamo's widow rounds up his five illegitimate children, each of whom have inherited one of their father's super-powers. Can these total strangers come to terms with their powers, their father's legacy and each other as total chaos erupts? This new ongoing monthly series as Image Comics chronicles a super-hero team like no other -- Dynamo 5!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on March 7.

AFTER THE CAPE #1
Written by Howard Wong, art and cover by Marco Rudy.

"How Far to Fall." Ethan Falls was once a respected superhero -- until his drinking got the better of him. Now he finds he is unable to provide for his young family, and his own sense of failure starts to beckon him towards easy money -- and a life of crime!
24 pages, black and white, $2.99.

BOMB QUEEN III: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE LOVELY #1
Co-plotted by Jim Valentino and Jimmie Robinson, written by Valentino, art and cover by Robinson, variant cover by Joseph Michael Linsner.

"The Good, The Bad and The Lovely," part one. One is a super-hero, the other a super-villain, and the third doesn't know which side she's on! Revisiting their rivalry from this summer's smash one-shot, Bomb Queen and Blacklight go at it again, this time on Bomb Queen's turf! Joining Blacklight is ShadowHawk's own Rebound -- but why do they want in to New Port City, and more importantly -- will they be able to get out?
32 pages, $3.50.

TEXAS STRANGERS #1
Written by Antony Johnston and Dan Evans, art and cover by Mario Boon.

Six Shooters and Sorcery! Gunslingers and Goblins! Old Magic meets the New World as teenage twins Wyatt and Madara begin a perilous quest to reclaim their heritage and dispose of a deadly artifact in a weird Wild West - a world full of monsters, mayhem and the mysterious lawmen called Texas Strangers!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 14.

BUCKY O'HARE AND THE TOAD MENACE DELUXE EDITION TP
Written by Larry Hama, art and cover by Michael Golden.

The book that led to the cartoon features rare artwork by comic book legend Michael Golden. In this Wizard of Oz outer-space adventure, young Willy Duwitt accidentally creates a portal to another universe, populated by advanced, space-traveling animals ---with an evil bent on domination. Willy joins the spaceship, Righteous Indignation, lead by rabbit captain Bucky O'Hare to confront the Toad Menace and thwart its nefarious machinations. A classic with layers for all age groups.
196 pages, black and white, $17.99, in sstores on March 14 (Deluxe signed and numbered edition, $75).

CASANOVA, VOL. 1: LUXURIA TP
Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Gabriel Ba.

Meet Casanova Quinn: prodigal son of a law-and-order family hell-bent on keeping the world safe and sound, now blackmailed into betraying his father and the international law enforcement organization he controls. Luxuria collects the first volume of Casanova as its titular star transforms from devil-may-care thrill-seeker into the most dangerous man in the world. What happens when the ultimate player gets played? Find out in this genre-bending sci-spy epic. Collects Casanova #1-7.
144 pages, $12.99.

ELEPHANTMEN: WOUNDED ANIMALS HC
Written by Richard Starkings and Joe Kelly, art by Moritat, Chris Bachalo, Henry Flint, Tom Scioli and David Hine.

They were genetically engineered to be supra-human weapons of mass destruction, but ultimately dismissed collectively as Elephantmen. Hip Flask, Ebony Hide and Obadiah Horn count amongst their number; wounded animals who, despite their differences and origins, must live in the world of man. Collects Elephantmen #1-7.
224 pages, $24.99, in stores on March 7.

INVINCIBLE, VOL. 8: MY FAVORITE MARTIAN TP
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Ryan Ottley and Bill Crabtree.

Invincible battles the Reanimen on the campus of Upstate University. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to him trouble is brewing--trouble of Martian origin. Invincible must assemble a team of Earth's mightiest defenders to go out into space and prevent what could well be the end of mankind! Collects Invincible #36-41.
144 pages, $12.99, in stores on March 21.

THE WALKING DEAD BOOK 2 HC
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn.

This hardcover features another 12 issues of the series, along with the covers for the issues all in one oversized hardcover volume. Perfect for long time fans, new readers, and anyone interested in reading a zombie movie on paper that never ends. Collects The Walking Dead #13-24
304 pages, black and white, $29.99, in stores on March 7.

AGE OF BRONZE #25
Written by Eric Shanower, art and cover by Shanower.

"Betrayal," part six. A major turning point! After nearly six years Helen faces the husband she ran out on. Before all Troy she repudiates him yet again. Even their son cringes in terror from his father. All-out war seems certain. Only Prince Hektor holds out hope that a clash can be averted.
28 pages, black and white, $3.50, in stores on March 7.

BLACK MIST #2
Written by James Pruett, art by Mike Perkins, cover by Jordan Raskin.

The corpse of a recently murdered woman. The Death Cult of Kali. The reincarnation of a dark goddess of death. An unwilling host must struggle internally between the evil influence of the mist and her own conscience. What happens when you give in to the dark nature of your own soul? Presented in color for the very first time.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 7.

ELEPHANTMEN #8
Written by Richard Starkings and Jill Freshney, art by Moritat and Rob Steen, cover by Ladronn.

"Moxa Cautery." Ebony Hide and Hip Flask accompany the LAPD's Lieutenant Trench to the scene of Ebony's recent encounter with Serengheti, and within minutes both of them are wishing they'd stayed in their hospital beds. Plus, "Monkey Business," by Jill Freshney and Rob Steen.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 21.

GIRLS #23
Written by Joshua Luna, art and cover by Jonathan Luna.

Is there hope for Pennystown? Don't miss the final issues of Girls, which concludes at issue #24!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 17.

GODLAND #18
Written by Joe Casey, art by Tom Scioli, cover by Scioli and Richard Starkings.

Book Eighteen: Dance Hall, Crash Hall. It's the ultimate showdown you never thought you wanted to see -- Commander Adam Archer vs. America's Most Cherished Hero, Crashman! The outcome of this catastrophic confrontation will serve up heaping helpings of both shock and awe!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 28.

IMPALER #5
Written by William Harms, art and cover by Nick Postic and Nick Marinkovich.

New York City lies in ruin, its population decimated. The military quarantine around the city has failed, and the vampires are marching across the East Coast. And beneath Manhattan, in the ruins of a subway car, a young woman named Vicki Kuo is living through an unimaginable nightmare.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 14.

NEGATIVE BURN #11
By Brian Bolland, Shannon Eric Denton, Adam Ford, Ron Mccain, Mike Ploog, Curtis Square-Briggs, Dove Mchargue, Ryan Pross, R.G. Taylor, Mel Taylor, C. Willow Wilson, cover by Elio Guevara.

The anthology returns this month with yet another issue packed with today's top creators and tomorrow's brightest talents.
64 pages, black and white, $5.99, in stores on March 28.

THE NIGHTLY NEWS #5
Written, art and cover by Jonathan Hickman.

"True Believers." James undergoes a police interrogation while the Hand settles an old score. It all starts with two packages, a straightjacket and an intercom.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 14.

NOBLE CAUSES #28
Written by Jay Faerber, art by Yildiray Cinar, cover by Khary Randolph.

The daring plan to cure Kitty Blackthorne results in someone's death, which adds another layer to the feud between the Nobles and the Blackthornes.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on March 21.

THE PIRATES OF CONEY ISLAND#6
Written by Rick Spears, art and cover by Vasilis Lolos, variant cover by Becky Cloonan.

Patch and Trish, both a bloody mess after their knife lovin', seek much needed medical attention. Meanwhile, Cadillacula seems to be leaking blood and the Hitman, with murder on his mind, attacks Tats and Zeus. Then when Black Jack finds Patch with Trish, a Cherry, he totally flips out! Could this be the end of the Pirates?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 28.

PVP #33
Written, art and cover by Scott Kurtz.

Girls night out!
24 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on March 28.

SAM NOIR: RONIN HOLIDAY #2
Written Eric A. Anderson and Manny Trembley, art and cover by Trembley.

"Rhino What You Did Last Summer." With his vacation ruined, Sam and fellow gumshoe Eddie must cross blades with a crazed safari woman and her rampaging rhino, before being led down a dark jungle path to discover who's really after Sam. What they uncover just might bury them both. Literally!
24 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on March 7.

SAVAGE DRAGON #133
Written, art and cover by Erik Larsen.

A desperate search leads Dragon to a sinful city fraught with peril. Big guns. Big action. Deadly consequences. Not for the squeamish.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 28.

SPAWN #168
Written by David Hine, art and cover by Philip Tan.

"The Crucible of the Clown." Spawn believes he has gotten rid of The Clown, finally, and at great cost to himself and those around him. But is it possible to rid oneself of such a curseable creature forever? Pick up this issue to find out.
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on March 28.

STRANGE GIRL #17
Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Peter Bergting.

"Golden Lights," part 2 of 4. Enraged at the loss of his lordship, Belial discovers Bethany mere miles from the gateway to heaven. Finally so near her goal, Bethany won't go down without giving her former owner the fight of his life.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on March 21.

STRONGARM #2
Written by Steve Horton, art and cover by David Ahn.

Rob and Lyndsey are locked in a death embrace! Nick has to face the fallout from his daring terrorist act! The Overlord is not pleased! And who is Mr. Conner?
32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on March 28.

TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD #6
Written and art by Tom Beland.

"Leap of Faith." Tom Beland becomes the Man Without Fear when he decides to finally publish his first comic book. If you ever wanted to publish a comic, but were afraid to, because you had no idea how to do so... join the club! You'll see every embarassing, stupid move Beland made on his way to entering the world of comic book publishing! If this dork can do it... anyone can!
24 pages, black and white, $2.99.

THE WALKING DEAD #37
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn.

The ninth month begins.
32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on March 28.

TOP COW

WITCHBLADE #107
Written by Ron Marz, art by Stjepan Sejic, cover by Chris Bachalo.

Danielle Baptiste, the new bearer of the Witchblade, realizes that the Witchblade can be a bit of a "weirdness magnet." On her trip home to visiting her ailing father she begins having horrific, ghostly encounters with the unquiet dead, their graves destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Only Danielle can return them to their rest. Meanwhile an old foe of Sara returns to haunt her and now she doesn't have the Blade to protect her...or her unborn child.
32 pages, $2.99.

THE DARKNESS: LEVEL 4
Written by Paul Jenkins and David Wohl, penciled by Patrick Blaine, covers by Dale Keown and Stjepan Sejic.

Welcome to the world of The Darkness. In this special issue, find out what it means to be not the bearer of The Darkness, but part of the power itself. Through the eyes of the Schlog, the German darkling creatures in the hellish world of The Darkness, we'll see for the first time what it's like to serve The Darkness. This terrifying look into the inner workings of The Darkness brings a new level of horror to Jackie's world!This special series, brought to you by The Darkness video game/comic scribe Paul Jenkins and The Darkness co-creator David Wohl, parallels the levels of the much anticipated video game by 2K, while bringing you original stories that show you a side of The Darkness you've never seen. These stand-alone stories can be enjoyed without the video game, but add a new level to the playing experience!
32 pages, $2.99.

THE DARKNESS VOLUME 1: COMING OF AGE TP -- VIDEO GAME EDITION
Written by Garth Ennis, art and cover by Marc Silvestri.

With the highly anticipated The Darkness video game from 2K just around the corner, Top Cow is releasing a collection of the best of The Darkness to bring fans of the video game into the fold. This video game collection reprints the essential Coming of Age origin story arc by Garth Ennis and Marc Silvestri, which introduced the world to Jackie Estacado, the terrible power and curse known as The Darkness as well as other Top Cow favorite's such as The Angelus, The Brotherhood of The Darkness and more. This is the essential Darkness.
176 pages, $14.99.

WITCHBLADE MANGA #2
Written by Yasuko Kobayashi, art by Kazasa Sumita, covers by Sumita and Gonzo.

Top Cow Productions and Bandai Entertainment present a wholly unique interpretation of the Witchblade mythos in this authentic manga. Takeru is an average schoolgirl being raised in a Buddhist monastery by a group of nuns. That is until a group of mysterious black clad monks show up at the monastery with bad intent! In this issue Takeru and Kou return from school to the monastery only to find the entire place in shambles. As Kou searches for the nuns outside, Takeru remembers the mysterious, forbidden claw locked away inside. But can she get to it in time? Originally serialized in Japan's popular magazine, Champion Red, and written by Witchblade animte head writer, Yasuko Kobayashi, this uniquely Japanese tale is collected for the first time in standard comic format and in full color.
32 pages, $2.99.

FRESHMEN II #4
Written by Hugh Sterbakov, penciled by Will Conrad, colored by Blond, covers by Conrad and Rodolfo Migliari.

"Fundamentals of Fear x153: The Question" pt. 4. The secret of Mr. Fiddlesticks is revealed! The Freshmen must come together to save one of their own! Things take a turn for the darker as the Jupiter Corporation, the sinister company owned by The Puppeteer's father, finally makes their move! What evil secret will The Freshmen uncover when they infiltrate Jupiter's horrifying Research & Development department?
32 pages, $2.99.

UNUSUAL SUSPECTS ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL
Written by Dan Wickline, art by Ben Templesmith, Tone Rodriguez, Nat Jones, Chris Moreno and more, cover by Mike Mayhew and Dean White.

See the imagination of a writer run amok as Wickline rolls out story after hilarious story in a dizzying array of genres with an all-star cast of artists! A whopping 16 short stories.
96 pages, black and white, $12.99.

PLATINUM STUDIOS

HERO BY NIGHT #1
Written and art by D.J. Coffman, colored by Jason Embury.

When Jack King finds the lair of a vanished superhero in his apartment building, he decides to auction off some of the memorabilia. But Jack's efforts to cash-in attract the attention of the hero's arch-enemy -- a villain even the Hero By Night couldn't destroy.
32 pages, $2.99.

BLOOD NATION #2
Written and layouts by Rob Moran, pencils and inks by James Devlin, colors by Tom Smith, covers by Christian Gossett and Moran.

Captain Ethan Cutter leads the Red Death Commandos behind the vampire lines to hook up with the human resistance inside the Blood Nation. But when their mission takes them to an abandoned bio-weapons research lab, they learn that man is not the only creature infected with the vampire plague.
32 pages, $2.99.

UNIQUE #1
Written by Dean Motter, art and color by Dennis Calero.

Jon thinks he's seeing things that aren't there -- until he discovers that he's slipping into an alternate world! Jon is a Unique, one of the few people with no counterpart on any other parallel Earth, enabling him to move between worlds at will. But now that ability has made him a target... A battle that spans worlds, and just might destroy those worlds!
48 pages, $2.99.

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BOOM! STUDIOS

FALL OF CTHULHU #2

Written by Michael Alan Nelson, art by Jean-Jacques Dzialowski, covers by Vatche Mavlian and Tyler Walpole.

A series of stunning revelations leads to the discovery that the Call of Cthulhu just might be happening -- again. And yet, there are greater forces at work in Lovecraft's universe, forces that do not even recognize the existence of man. Facing an abyss of darkness and insanity, is there a greater call than Cthulhu's? The earth-spanning horror epic continues with new, startling revelations that just might lead you to believe that a god can die.

32 pages, $3.99.

HUNTER'S MOON #1

Written by James L. White, art by Dalibor Talajic.

The Academy Award-nominated writer of the film Ray comes to comics in a big way, kicking off a new series at Boom! Stockbroker Lincoln "Linc" Greer, divorced dad, is looking forward to a hot date in a remote cabin for the weekend. When his date cancels and he gets stuck with visitation rights with his son, he takes the boy hunting in the wilds of Oregon. Before he knows it, his son is kidnapped and a voice at the other end of his cell phone tells him to do what he asks -- if he ever wants to see his son again! Linc soon finds that he's the only African-American man in this small mostly white logging community. Isolated and alone, he's got to face a contentious community and save his son!

32 pages, $3.99.

HERO SQUARED #6

Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art by Joe Abraham.

After months of avoiding the issue, Giffen and DeMatteis finally reveal what happened to turn sweet, innocent Stephie into the world-destroying lunatic called Caliginous! Not only that, those generous nitwits are also throwing in the one-and-only secret origin of Captain valor! Yes, it's two...two...two origins for the price of one!

32 pages, $3.99.

2 GUNS #2

Written by Steven Grant, art by Mateus Santolouco.

The heist continues! Two thieves who are anything but what they seem prepare to pull off a big score -- but is their target what it seems? The fallout starts! When's the other shoe going to drop? And what does it have to do with the C.I.A.?

32 pages, $3.99.

LEFT ON MISSION #1

Written by Chip Mosher, art by Francisco Francavilla.

Retired CIA agent Eric Westfall is called out of retirement with his happy wife and two kids in the suburbs. Commissioned to recover another agent that's gone rogue, he has to stop his target from auctioning a stolen harddrive on the black market for $50 million. His mission -- turn his target back into a loyal agent for the government, or kill them. But things get complicated when it's revealed that Westfall's been called back into duty specifically because he's got history with his target -- a romantic history. Will he be able to take down Emma, his ex-lover?

32 pages, $3.99.

TAG: CURSED #2

Written by Mike Leib, art by Chee.

Ed continues on his dark quest to track down the current person cursed with the Tag. Unable to continue to live his life, knowing he's passed the curse on to an unfortunate victim, Ed discovers a myriad of other people effected by the curse. Can he piece together the conundrum and face this supernatural horror? Can one man put an end to this cycle of anger, violence, and pain?

32 pages, $3.99.

WARHAMMER 40,000: DAMNATION CRUSADE #4

Written by Dan Abnett and Ian Edginton, art by Greg Boychuk and JM Ringuet

He's borne the loss of his mentor -- now, the guilt-ravaged Raclaw is given another teacher. But in the never-ending holocaust that is the 41st millennium, there is little pity -- even amongst the Space Marines themselves. And if Raclaw cannot gain the trust of his new master, it could cost the lives of his entire Chapter.

32 pages, $2.99.

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ARCHIE COMICS

ARCHIE #574

Written by Barbara Slate and Kathleen Webb, art by Stan Goldberg.

"Dinner for Six." When the parents of Archie, Betty and Veronica make plans to meet for dinner, the teens are mortified. What if the subject turns to the eternal love triangle? Each imagines... and worries... over what may happen from their unique perspective. Will the dinner conversation leave these love-birds cooked? "A Real Keeper." Mr. Lodge sends Archie home in the rain so Veronica can date the son of a businessman he's hoping to make a deal with. Will the rich kid be a better investment than Archie, or just another one for the "loss" column?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on April 11.

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #108

Written by Angelo DeCesare and Andrew Pepoy, art by Stan Goldberg and Pepoy.

"Weird He Go?" Archie is convinced the new British exchange student staying with Veronica is an alien from another world... especially when he finds the student's giant robot! Is the visitor really out of this world, or is Archie just out of his head? Plus: more high fashion hijinx with Katy Keene! "Viva Las Vegas": The glittery city never saw anyone as glittering as Katy! Katy is in town to present the awards at an extreme sports skateboarding competition, but she isn't winning any awards with her love-interest, stuntman

32 pages, $2.25 in stores on March 21.

ARCHIE DIGEST #233

By various.

The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $2.49, in stores on March 21.

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #178

By various.

Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $3.69, in stores on April 11.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #150

Written and art by Dan Parent and various.

Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette -- teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $3.69, in stores on March 14.

JUGHEAD #180

Written by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsey.

"Sneaking & Snacking." Banished from the Lodge's high class party, Jughead waits in the bushes with a sack, waiting to catch the food Archie tosses out the window! Little does he know a robber is also waiting, hoping to capture the valuables his accomplice tosses out the window! "Eyesore." A new shirt from his aunt sends Jughead's friends reeling... must be that hypnotic circular pattern! "Alias... the Claw!" Here's a story that will really "grab" you * always on the lookout for new ways to be lazy, Jughead buys a spring-loaded claw!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on April 4

SONIC X #18

Written by Joe Edkin, art by David Hutchison and Terry Austin, cover by Spaz.

"Rouge Goes Rogue!" Can it be true? Has Rouge the Bat really returned to a life of crime? After being accused of stealing a moon emerald, Rouge goes to Knuckles seeking refuge... but can Knuckles trust that she's telling the truth, especially with the Master Emerald to protect? And with so many questions in the air, how should Sonic and Agent Topaz react? It's the twisty-est, turny-est Sonic X saga yet!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on April 4.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #173

Written by Ian Flynn, art by Tracy Yardley and Jim Amash, cover by Yardley and Amash.

"Round Up!" Wait until you see who just got engaged! But don't celebrate just yet... there's trouble afoot, and now the engagement party has become a seek and capture party for the Freedom Fighters! Along the way, old foes will return, fractured friendship will be restored, and both new alliances... and new rivalries will form! All this, plus a virtual "who's who" of characters from Sonic's epic mythology!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on March 21.

TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #19

Written and art by Fernando Ruiz and various.

"Red Carpet Romance." When Archie wins a date with super-hot pop star Ashlee Simpleton, the other guys... as well as Betty and Veronica... are green with envy! And it turns out they actually have something to worry about, as Ashlee's "approval rating" soars after dating a "typical teen!" Urging Ashlee to continue dating Archie, Ashlee's agent makes the couple the darlings of the press as Archie's friends wonder if they'll ever seem him again. But can Archie handle a relationship that's constantly under siege from reporters and photographers? Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $2.49, in stores on April 4.

VERONICA #179

Written by Dan Parent and Kathleen Webb, art by Parent.

"Save Our Prom." When a burst pipe threatens to leave the prom a literal "washout," Veronica's mom lets the kids and faculty use the mansion instead! It's a good thing Mr. Lodge is away on businessŠ "Distress Over a Dress." Fed up with high bills, Mr. Lodge forbids Veronica from buying any more custom clothes from designers. His plan backfires, however, when Veronica buys out all the local stores to keep the other girls from sharing her fashion sense!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on March 28.

Portadas:
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0612/11/archiemarch.htm

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ASPEN COMICS

FATHOM: KIANI #1

Written by Vince Hernandez, pencils by Marcus To, inkes by Don Ho, colors by Peter Steigerwald.

The threat of annihilation from the humans has subsided, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. Now alone in solitude, the Elite Blue warrior Kiani struggles to come to grips with the shattered pieces of the war's aftermath, yet the profound truth she discovers will forever change her existence. Continuing directly from the pages of Fathom Volume 2, Kiani's own series begins here, and the world of Fathom will never be the same again!

32 pages, $2.99.

SHRUGGED #8

Written by Michael Turner and Frank Mastromauro, pencils by Micah Gunnell, inks by Jason Gorder, colors by Beth Sotelo.

It's the finale issue of Shrugged! What more can we say except you really don't want to miss this issue!

32 pages, $2.99.

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DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING

G.I. JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #21

Written by Mark Powers, art by Mike Bear, cover by Clement Sauve.

"Sins of the Mother," part 1 of 4. Nearly murdered by her compatriots. Betrayed by all she trusted. Imprisoned for a year by her most hated enemies. Her only child missing. The result? One very angry woman. The Baroness is back, and if she has her way, the world will burn with her rage...

32 pages, $3.50.

G.I. JOE DREADNOKS: DECLASSIFIED #3

Written by Josh Blaylock, art by Corey Zayatz and Joe Dodd, covers by Clement Sauve and Francis Manapul.

The secret history of the Dreadnoks concludes! The multiple lives of the man known as Zartan has led him to Australia and the ruthless motorcycle gang. A murder and civil war follows, and when the dust settles, something fearsome rises from the ashes. The final chapter in the untold origin!

48 pages, $5.50 (Cardstock cover, $9.50).

G.I. JOE SPECIAL MISSIONS TRADE PAPERBACK VOL. I

Written by B. Clay Moore, Robert Rodi, Andrew Dabb and Mike O'Sullivan, art by Jeremy Haun, Tim Seeley and Mike Bear, cover by Tim Seeley and Jean-Francois Beaulieu.

Though they are the best of the best, even America's elite can't be all places at all times... so, what happens before they can get there? When terror strikes, and the active agents can't respond, it's time to send in the reserves! Self-contained stories in the Special Missions tradition!

160 pages, $18.99.

DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES VOL. 2: DRAGONS OF WINTER NIGHT HARDCOVER

Written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, adapted by Andrew Dabb, art and cover by Steve Kurth.

The Battle for Krynn has begun! Hope will rest on the shoulders of a disgraced Knight and his inexperienced companions. Peoples long divided by hatred and prejudice will either band together in a last struggle against darkness -- or perish for all time.

192 pages, $34.99.

DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES VOL. III: DRAGONS OF SPRING DAWNING #1

Written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, adapted by Andrew Dabb, art by Steve Kurth, covers by Kurth and Tyler Walpole.

The climactic chapter in Weis' and Hickman's trilogy! Armed with the legendary Dragonlance, the Companions begin the final battle against the evil goddess Takhisis and her legions! But even as hope begins to spring, secrets long hidden threaten to render their sacrifices meaningless! The greatest conflict they have left is within each of them.

32 pages, $3.50 (cardstock cover, $5.50).

DEMONWARS BOOK I: THE DEMON AWAKENS #2

Written by R.A. Salvatore, adapted by Andrew Dabb, art by Tim Seeley, covers by Seeley and Tyler Walpole.

The stage is set for the war against corruption! Realizing how evil the monastery truly is, Avelyn quits -- but not before stealing a number of gems containing incredible power! Even with the help of the ranger Elbryan and the soldier Pony, can Avelyn stem the tide and stop Brother Justice's crusade to get the gems back for the corrupt monastery?

48 pages, $5.50 (cardstock cover, $9.50).

LOST SQUAD #6

Written by Chris Kirby, art and cover by Alan Robinson.

Operation: Crystal Ball. The big finale! Surrounded by spider tanks, demon soldiers and flying commandos, the squad faces a familiar foe and Captain Boudreau must face his worst fear to save the lives of one of his men and a special little girl.

32 pages, black and white, $2.99.

SHEENA 99¢ PREVIEW

Written by Robert Rodi and Stephen E. De Souza, art by Steve Cummings, covers by Tim Seeley.

Thought lost in a plane crash, the girl that would be known as Sheena -- the powerful and beautiful Queen of the Jungle -- defied logic, and not only survivied, but thrived in the wilds of South America. Now an adult, she is discovered and brought back to civilization... where the war for supremacy truly begins! Sheena is back, and ready for the 21st century!

24 pages, 99 cents.

FAMILY GUY VOL. 4

Written by Alex Carter, art by various.

Peter, Brian, Stewie and the rest of the Family Guy crew provide more uplifting, wholesome adventures that will edify and educate the masses! Aw, who the hell are we fooling? They're rude, they're crude, they're offensive, and they're back for even more graphic novel outings!

48 pages, $6.99.

HACK/SLASH VS. CHUCKY

Written by Tim Seeley, art by Matt Merhoff, covers by Seeley, Tone Rodriguez and Chris Moreno.

Mayhem in the Big Easy! When Cassie & Vlad -- hunters of slashers -- track a vicious murderer to New Orleans, the Heart of Damballah is used to cause chaos with a crazy mind switch with... Chucky? Following the events of Seed of Chucky, everyone's favorite murderous doll is back, and looking for blood!

48 pages, $5.50.

NIGHTWOLF: THE PRICE #5

Written by Stephen L. Antczak, art by Nick Marinkovich, cover by Marinkovich and Nick Postic.

Things get complicated in Quad City as Nightwolf saves the life of a crooked cop, Minus tests the blood of a werewolf victim on his daughter and Mako, and Shannon decides to try and make it work with Davey...false hopes, faded dreams, furious action and fierce images converge in this final installment of Nightwolf: the Price, setting up a future of raw uncertainty and intensity!

32 pages, black and white, $2.99.

G.I. JOE DREADNOKS: DECLASSIFIED POSTER

Art by Clement Sauve and Stephane Peru.

The miscreants you love to hate! The unbelievable covers to the Dreadnoks: Declassified series linked together to make an incredible poster that will look great in any room! Zartan, Zarana, Zandar and the Dreadnoks are all here.

$6.99.

Portadas:
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0612/14/devilsduemarch.htm

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ONI PRESS

STEPHEN COLBERT'S TEK JANSEN #1

By various.

Solar plexus! Bursting out from the Comedy Central show, The Colbert Report -- it's Stephen Colbert's Tek Jansen! In this stunning continuation of Stephen Colbert's critically acclaimed, yet unpublished prose novel, everyoneís favorite sci-fi hero must stand against the enemies of freedom, no matter what dark planet they crawl from! Featuring a 1-in-4 variant cover by John Cassaday.

32 pages, $3.99.

WASTELAND BOOK 1: CITIES IN DUST TP

By Johnston, Mitten and Templesmith.

A hundred years after the Big Wet, Earth is broken -- a barren and infertile world where the few survivors struggle for survival. When Michael, a scavenger bearing strange gifts, calls at the shanty town of Providence, the effects are devastating. Now the townsfolk must cross the deadly wasteland to Newbegin, a nearby city where the past meets the new status quo. But Newbegin's cruel dictator is busy oppressing anyone not belonging to his church -- which includes the Providence survivors.

160 pages, black and white, $11.95.

MAINTENANCE #3

By Jim Massey and Robbi Rodriguez.

When an alien hit-squad shows up at TerroMax to take back K'Arl, the facility's resident E.T., will Doug and Manny be able to turn back the space invaders or will they just be stuck cleaning up the mess? It's more madcap mischief with comicdom's favorite new blue-collar heroes!

32 pages, black and white, $3.50.

LOVE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 TP

By J. Torres and Eric Kim.

Joel hated Korea. He was ready to leave the almost alien culture, people, and food that had been tormenting him his entire teaching contract behind him! All that changed when he met Hana -- the girl of Joel's dreams. But when Joel starts to wake up from his dream, will Hana be enough to keep him in the Korean life set? Or will he be on the first jet back to North America?

200 pages, black and white, $11.95.

LOVE THE WAY YOU LOVE #4

By Jamie S. Rich and Marc Ellerby.

Things continue to get weird for Tristan as old friends join forces with new enemies and his relationship with Isabelle keeps developing in unexpected ways. And how will the band deal with constantly being on the back burner to Tristan's personal life?

64 pages, black and white, $5.95.

WONTON SOUP GN

By James Stokoe.

As one of the premiere chefs in the galaxy, Johnny's culinary skills could have made him a star. So why leave it all behind to become a space trucker? Nobody knows. Now, after years out of the catering scene, Johnny will once again have to pick up the whisk and skillet, but will his skills be enough to get them through the craziest cook-off in the Universe? And what good is a spatula against space ninjas?

200 pages, black and white, $11.95.

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ANTARCTIC PRESS

DINOWARS: JURASSIC WAR OF THE WORLDS #4

By Rod Espinosa and Lee Duhig.

Final-issue rampage! As the world teeters on the brink of dino-fueled destruction, the UN meeting with the Triassians is interrupted by a Megasaur attack! Hank, Deb, and their new friends escape into a secret underground base where human scientists are developing a weapon that just might turn the tide of the war. But if Hank can't deploy the weapon in time, the dinosaurs might make mankind extinct!

32 pages, $3.50.

GOLD DIGGER #83

By Fred Perry.

Charlotte volunteers to look after little Tifanny, who is playing house with Peebri and Peegi, two of Brianna's advanced A.I. mines. Charlotte decides to join and plays out her fantasies of motherhood on "Baby Peebri," who is all too eager for anything that gives her lots of attention. Unfortunately, Peebri figures out how to have a C4 explosive "oopsie" in her diaper! And the Peebos aren't even supposed to be armed in the house!

32 pages, $2.99.

GOLD DIGGER SOURCEBOOK: THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK TO THE GD UNIVERSE #4

By Fred Perry and Doug Dlin.

The ultimate GD information guide continues! This indispensable handbook series will tell you exactly who's who and what's what in the GD-verse. Get glorious character stats (perfect for GD role-play gaming), histories, aliases, allegiances, and more! It's GD A to Z!

32 pages, $3.95.

GOLD DIGGER: THRONE OF SHADOWS POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1
By Fred Perry and Craig Babiar.

The parents of were-rat Lydia Iceron, leaders of the were-rat clan, recently engineered their own demise after assuring that Lydia was properly trained to survive their absence, and she had two friends whom she could trust absolutely. Now Lydia has inherited the Throne of Shadows, which allows its rightful heir to read underling minds. However, she doesn't want the throne or its power -- she'd prefer to take the money and run with her friends Moisha and Romeo. Worse still, several former members of the Crime Syndicate-X organization do want it, and are willing to cause Lydia and her friends any amount of pain and suffering to get it! This paperback collects the entire four-issue mini-series.

128 pages, black and white $14.95.

GOLD DIGGER DVD PACK

Fire up your DVD-ROM drive for a Fred Perry-thon of stupendous stories and awesome art instruction! Start up with the Ultimate GD-ROM, a set of two DVD-ROMs containing every GD issue from the very first miniseries to color issue #75, plus the original Mangazine short story and a mess o' specials -- over 3,000 pages of Gold Digger goodness! Once you've been good and inspired, pop in How to Draw Manga the Fred Perry Way for nearly two hours of tips, tricks, and techniques, filmed over the shoulder ofthe master himself!

DVD and two DVD-ROMs, $45.95.

NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #148

By Robby Bevard and Ben Dunn.

Celebrate 20 years of Ninja High School! It's Ladies Only Night for Ninja High! Goody two-shoes superheroine Tomorrow Girl and her rival, the danger-seeking, bona fide teenage ninja girl Sora Wakahishi, try to work together to cheer up a heartbroken Nanashi, who's just out of the hospital, with a girls' night on the town! Meanwhile, repentant former assassin Suzume unleashes all her bloodlust and rage on her wounded teacher Anna Feeple while they're alone out in the woods. Girls will be girls!

32 pages, black and white, $2.99.

PIRATES VS. NINJAS #3

By Perry, Hartman and Babiar.

At last, the climactic battle between the conquering captain and the almighty assassin lord! Horrible violence and disaster erupt all around as each side pulls no punches in this epic, free-for-all swan song. Only one can walk away with the loot and bragging rights! Whose side are you on?

32 pages, black and white, $3.50.

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SHRUGGED #8
Written by Michael Turner and Frank Mastromauro, pencils by Micah Gunnell, inks by Jason Gorder, colors by Beth Sotelo.
It's the finale issue of Shrugged! What more can we say except you really don't want to miss this issue!
32 pages, $2.99. [/I]

Alguien esta siguiendo este titulo?
se me ocurrio comprar los numeros 0 y 1.. y se me hizo curiosa, pero se me habia olvidado y veo que ya va en el 5 :eek:

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Alguien esta siguiendo este titulo?
se me ocurrio comprar los numeros 0 y 1.. y se me hizo curiosa, pero se me habia olvidado y veo que ya va en el 5 :eek:De hecho apenas va en el 3 (recuerda estas son las solicitudes de MArzo) ¿Mas o menos de que va y de que estilo es?

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

RAISE THE DEAD #1

Written by Leah Moore and John Reppion, art by Hugo Petrus, covers by Arthur Suydam and Sean Phillips.

Dynamite enters the land of the dead with an all-new Zombie tale set in the middle of a full-scale zombie infestation! This time though, thereís a twist as Dynamite puts the "living" into the living dead! From its shocking opening to its ever-evolving cast of doomed humans facing an overwhelming number of the undead, Raise the Dead sets a new standard in horror storytelling -- and all the gory details will be presented in full-color!

32 pages, $3.50 (Glow in the Dark cover, price TBA).

RED SONJA #21

Written by Michael Avon Oeming, art by Homs, covers by Mel Rubi, Homs, Joe Prado and Adriano Batista.

The ultimate tale of the "She-Devil with a Sword" begins a new storyline as we kick off the start of the 35th Anniversary celebration! "Animals" concludes here as Sonja and her comrades make a fateful decision concerning not only their fates, but the fates of the very world! Will Sonja and crew pick up the battle once again and head back to face the growing armies of Kulan Gath? Or will they remain amongst the strange and powerful creatures on the other side of the know world?

32 pages, $2.99 (Fiery Red Foil Edition, price TBA).

SAVAGE TALES #1

By various, covers by covers by Arthur Suydam, Mel Rubi and Richard Isanove.

Dynamite presents a new series featuring the most savage stories that comic creators have ever told! Each issue of Savage Tales will feature a rotating cast of characters and creators featuring the savage and brutal worlds of Red Sonja and The Hunter, Cthulhu and the Old Ones, Gleaming Atlantis, and much, much more! Featuring 48 pages of story and art, issue #1 is led by Part One of a special Red Sonja story from Ron Marz and Adriano Batista! Savage Tales also features: Gleaming Atlantis from writers Leah Moore and John Reppion, with artists Pablo Marcos and Stjepan Sejic; The Hunter -- from the pages of Red Sonja -- from writers Luke Lieberman and Michael Avon Oeming, with artist Matt Smith; and Cthulhu and The Old Ones by Mike Raicht and artist Pere. Savage Tales will ship to comic shops six times a year, with each issue featuring a new cast of characters, stories and creators!

48 pages, $4.99 (Foil Cover edition, price TBA).

SAVAGE RED SONJA: QUEEN OF THE FROZEN WASTES HC

By Frank Cho, Doug Murray and Homs.

The Red Sonja mini-series is collected into one deluxe hardcover! Sonja battles the beautiful and deadly Ice Queen and her army of Yeti warriors! This hardcover collection features all four issues of the series, a complete cover gallery featuring Frank Cho's covers. and more! Available in a Regular cover edition, or in a special Previews Exclusive cover edition, both featuring art by Frank Cho.

$19.99.

HIGHLANDER MOVIE 20TH ANNIVERSARY CARDS

The Premiere Highlander (The Original Movie) Trading Card Series has arrived, and this 72-card base set depicts the adventures of Connor MacLeod -- of the clan MacLeod -- the immortal Highlander throughout the Ages! And since this is the 20th Anniversary series, Dynamite is preparing a set like no other, featuring upgraded cardstock -- 14-point stock for this special series as well as 6 "Acetate" and 6 "Glow-in-the-Dark" chase cards -- 2 of each randomly inserted in every box, at least 10 different "Signed-and-Sketched" cards and multiple artist creating "Sketch Cards" for every box -- Sketch Card Art will feature Connor MacLeod and The Kurgan! Plus, a special 9-card subset featuring art images! Every full case is guaranteed to have 2 "Hot Boxes" with extra "Chase Cards" and no more than 200 total cases will be produced!

$2.49 per pack.

HIGHLANDER #6

Written by Brandon Jerwa, art by Fabio Laguna, covers by Michael Avon Omeing, Pat Lee, Dave Dorman and David Michael Beck.

Kicking off the second story arc, "Dark Quickening!" Connor is joined by Duncan as the two MacLeod's race to save Connor's very soul from the dark influence of the Kurgan! This exciting new story also features a tale of the two cousins in a past adventure

32 pages, $2.99.

HIGHLANDER #1 -- DIRECTOR'S CUT

Written by Brandon Jerwa, art by Lee Moder.

Dynamite's Highlander #1 was a critical and sales success! So, in case you missed out the first time around, Dynamite is preparing the ultimate Director's Cut edition of issue #1! This new edition features: Brandon Jerwa's original script; A look inside Lee Moder's sketchbook; Interviews with the creative team; and a look at the making of a Highlander comic-book page!

32 pages, $4.99.

NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA VOLUME 1 TP

Written by Greg Pak, art by Nigel Raynor.

Issues #0-4 of Dynamite's New Battlestar Galactica comic book series are collected. New Battlestar Galactica features an "unseen" season of the all-new Sci Fi series, Battlestar Galactica! In this opening story arc, the dead have returned, but are they part of a prophecy or a Cylon plot? Also included is a complete cover gallery, "DVD Commentary" from the creative team, behind-the-scenes material, and more! Available in a Mass Market cover version by Michael Turner, or in a Previews Exclusive cover edition by Billy Tan!

96 pages, $14.99.

THE LONE RANGER: NOW AND FOREVER HC

Written by Brett Matthews, art direction and cover by John Cassaday, art by Sergio Cariello, colored by Dean White and lettered by Simon Bowland.

"A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hi-yo Silver. The Lone Ranger!" With those words, fans young and old alike grew to love The Lone Ranger, and now Dynamite Entertainment presents the definitive collection of its new Lone Ranger series! All six issues are presented in one hardcover collection -- the complete story of how John Reid was transformed into The Lone Ranger and, along with his partner Tonto, set a new standard of justice in the Old West! Also features a complete cover gallery featuring all of Cassaday's covers for the series, and more! Available in a Regular cover edition, a special Previews Exclusive cover edition, or in a Limited Edition signed by the entire creative team!

$24.99 (Limited Edition, $89.99).

NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #9

Written by Greg Pak, art by Nigel Raynor, covers by Raynor, Aspen Studios and Jonathan Lau.

The third story arc of New Battlestar Galactica begins here! Sharon leads her strange army into the Cylon empire. As she goes, her Cylons spread their retrovirus, which makes all of the Cylon Centurions join her. But on the way, Sharon makes a startling discovery that will shake her to the core! Featuring covers from Nigel Raynor,

32 pages, $2.99.

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: CYLON APOCALYPSE #2

Written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach, art by Carlos Rafael, covers by Rafael, Jim Starlin and Pat Lee.

After the events of last issue -- in which the classic crew of the Battlestar Galactica discovered a new path to Earth -- Adama decides on a course of action to take the battle to the Cylons and unleashes his own Apocalypse on humanityís greatest enemies! Plus: Cylons invade the Galactica!

32 pages, $3.50 (Silver Foil edition, price TBA).

WITCHBLADE: SHADES OF GRAY #2

Written by Leah Moore and John Reppion art by Stephen Segovia, covers by Eric Basaldua, Adriano Batista and Segovia.

Shrouded in mystery, the Witchblade has known many friends and many foes in its long history, but it has never faced such a mystery as the troubled Dorian Gray! Now, the two meet in a special Dynamite/Top Cow Crossover Event! As the murders across the city continue, Sara learns more of Gray's past, and her own connection to him through the Witchblade! Plus: the real villain of the ages is revealed as Sara's partner Alice encounters the Count! But what sinister connection does he have to the mysterious Dorian Gray?

32 pages, $3.50.

XENA, WARRIOR PRINCESS #8

Written by John Layman, art by Noah Salonga, covers by Fabiano Neves, Jonathan Lau and Stjepan Sejic.

The return of Dark Xena! As the story concludes, Xena prepares for her wedding to Ares, as Gabrielle and Joxer make their move to save their friends very soul, all while battling against her new, dark crew. Will they succeed? Or will Xena remain dark at heart and a scourge of the age?

32 pages, $3.50.

ARMY OF DARKNESS VOLUME 5: ASH VS. THE MONSTERS (AND MORE) TP

Written by James Kuhoric, art by Kevin Sharpe and Fernando Blanco.

This six-issue collection features not only the Ash vs. the Monsters storyline, but the two issues that lead into the crossover event of the year -- Army of Darkness vs. The Marvel Zombies! Collects issues #8-13 of the Dynamite series! Issue #8-11 comprise the "Monsters" storyline -- which pits Ash against Dracula, and introduces the vampire's daughter, Eva; while issues #12 and #13 present Ash's final conflict with the Deadites and the Necronomicon!

136 pages, $19.99.

Portadas:
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0612/18/dynamitemarch.htm

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De hecho apenas va en el 3 (recuerda estas son las solicitudes de MArzo) ¿Mas o menos de que va y de que estilo es?

ups, se me fue el avion..

mmm.. el numero 0 trata de las entidades que son asignadas a cada ser, para aconsejarlos, para el bien o para el.. no bien? y el como han sido preparadas para ese trabajo, ademas de la carga que llevan sobre si.
La clasica imagen del angelito de un lado y el demonio del otro.
El numero 1, trata de como van aconsejando a un adolescente..
No me acuerdo muy bien, pero creo si mal no recuerdo el chavo no los ve, pero si siente las vibras e incluso inconcientemente lleva a cabo algunas acciones de las que luego meditando se pregunta porque rayos hice eso y pues ta ta tan, las entidades guiaron un poco, para bien o para mal. Mas las peleas entre ambas entidades (ademas que el chavito este segun yo tenia mas de uno de cada lado, algunas mas rebeldes e hiperactivas que otras)
Ta curioso, no de levantate de inmediato y corre a tu castle mas cercano para adquirirlo, pero si te sobra presupuesto esta pasable (esta opinion es solo basandome en el numero 0 y 1, de hecho por eso preguntaba sobre los siguientes numeros :red: )

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VIRGIN COMICS

DEVI #9

By Samit Basu and Aditah Chari.

Events hurtle towards a deadly climax as the Durapasya are forced to attack the Darinde ahead of schedule in order to protect Amara Gaelle, and give her a chance to save the Source. A ferocious battle rages in the heart of Sitapur's largest slum, and thousands of innocent lives are at stake. This is a battle Tara wants no part in, but her hand is forced -- Rahul's life is in deadly danger, and she is the only one who can save him.

32 pages, $2.99.

GAMEKEEPER #1

By Guy Ritchie, Andy Diggle and Mukesh Singh, covers by Singh, Greg Horn and John Cassaday.

There is no one left alive who knows the secret of Brock's dark past. Now, as the Gamekeeper of a sprawling English country estate, he quietly tends to a world where natural law presides and mankind comes only if invited. But when armed killers invade his sanctuary in search of the truth, they get more than they bargained for -- and Brock finds himself forced to hunt a prey more cunning and lethal than anything in the wild.

32 pages, $2.99.

JOHN WOO'S SEVEN BROTHERS SPECIAL EXTENDED COLLECTED EDITIONS #1 & #2

By Garth Ennis and Jeevan J. Kang, cover by Greg Horn, back cover by Yoshitaka Amano.

Grab a special collectors edition of this premiere Director's Cut featuring John Woo's rendition of a tale of seven men linked through half a millennium by an enigmatic bloodline, for one single purpose -- to counter the world domineering machinations of the Son of Hell.

64 pages, $6.99.

END OF STORY MITRABHED #2

By Samit Basu and Gopi Krishna.

Some old stories never lose their bite. Vishnu Sharma's really not having a good day. Accosted by animal heroes from forgotten fables, beaten up, shot at, and tossed around buildings -- his list of woes is growing by the second, and the fun's just begun. The arrival of the charismatic and completely unreliable Jack the Jackal, with news, views, and abuse to spare, alters the plans of the Panchatantra heroes. Now they must undertake a dangerous journey into the flawed Tome that is the key to their world's survival.

32 pages, $2.99.

RAMAYAN 3392 AD #7

By Shamik Dasgupta and Abhishek Singh.

Lost in the vivid and perilous outlands, Rama, Lakshman, and Seeta look for a haven. Their search leads them to Panchvati, a great melting pot of all the races of Aryavarta. A crowded city teeming with thieves, cutthroats, brigands, and beggars. A new chapter begins as our heroes try to find a new life in this land. Meanwhile Ravan recuperates from his battle with Vishwamitra and Janak. What dark schemes are brewing in the Asura prime's 10 heads?

32 pages, $2.99.

SADHU #7

By Chopra, Manikandan and King.

James Jensens' odyssey of karmic vengeance reaches new heights as he discovers that his nemesis is darker than he could have ever inmagined. Disturbingly, James must now confront his own shadow self which may be just as sinister. Continue with Sadhu Z, now a Nic Cage thriller in development as a feature film.

32 pages, $2.99.

THE SNAKEWOMAN #9

By Zeb Wells and others.

Jessica Peterson, the media-dubbed "Snake Woman," is on the run. Betrayed by her best friend and hounded by two detectives from the LAPD she turns to the only friend she has left... James Harker. But will his quest to destroy the 68 put Jessica in even more danger?

32 pages, $2.99.

WALK-IN #4

By Jeff Parker and Ashish Padlekar.

"Hi, Ian Dormouse here. While I'm 'walking in' between worlds, thought I'd stop by to tell you how things are going with me and Astrid. See, I've just found out the true nature of the universe -- horrible. Also the true nature of myself -- worse. Gotta go now, everyone wants me dead."

32 pages, $2.99.

Portadas:
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0612/22/virginmarch.htm

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ATHENA VOLTAIRE: THE LEGEND OF MU-KING #1

Written by Paul Day, art by Steve Bryant.

Athena Voltaire is contacted by an old friend to retrieve a mystical scroll with the power to drive the Japanese out of China -- however, a powerful warlord doesn't want the scroll recovered and will stop at nothing to keep its mysteries from being unleashed.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on March 7.

MAGNITUDE #4

Written by Greg Waller, art by Alex Gimenez.

As Magnitude races across the globe in an attempt to thwart The Combatant's deadly nuclear strikes, Skygirl undertakes a suicide mission to save Los Angeles from certain annihilation. Meanwhile, the mysterious vigilante known as Overcast takes drastic measures in a last ditch effort to cripple The Combatant's defenses!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on March 7.

NIGHTMARE WORLD #3

Written by Dirk Manning, art by Mark Winters, Mark Matlock and Josh Ross.

Three more psychological and chilling tales of terror! First, in feudal Japan, a wicked ninja must confront the ghost of his samurai father in order to survive the night. Next, a lonely New Orleans police officer finally reveals his darkest secret to his unsuspecting partner. Finally, a young suburban boy believes his prayers to be answered by the Armageddon as the legions of Hell flood the Earth and the Rapture begins!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on March 7.