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| MAD
#451
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
Surprise your
Valentine this year with a brand-spankin’ new issue of MAD! Wait,
who are we kidding? If you’re reading MAD, there’s no way you have
a Valentine!
On sale Feb
2 :: 48 pages :: Color/B&W :: $3.50 US
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MAD
XL #32
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
Another jam-packed
issue of MAD XL, containing the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL,
our featured Writer of the Month, more Readers’ Choice picks, and
other fun features!
On sale Feb
9 :: 96 pages :: Color/B&W :: $4.99 US
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 ELFQUEST:
THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 7 TP
Written by Wendy & Richard Pini
Art and cover by Wendy Pini & Joe Staton
Another chapter
in the classic saga by Wendy & Richard Pini! The Wolfriders
have settled into their new Holt in the Forbidden Grove. All is
peaceful until Aroree, a fugitive Glider from Blue Mountain, kidnaps
a Wolfrider child. Now the elves must once again confront the cold,
vile Winnowill — and the humans who worship her!
On sale Feb
23 :: 5" x 7.362" :: 224 pages :: B&W :: $9.95 US
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 ELRIC:
MAKING OF A SORCERER #3
Written by Michael Moorcock
Art and cover by Walter Simonson
The thrilling
miniseries continues as Elric embarks on another dreamquest! This
time, he must complete a trial to test his worthiness for the throne
of Melniboné. But once Elric has proven himself, can he wrest
control from his scheming cousin Yyrkoon? Retailers note: This
issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled.
Resolicited;
on sale Feb 23 :: Prestige Format :: 3 of 4 :: 48 pages :: $5.95
US
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 SPACE
GHOST #4 (of 6)
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Ariel Olivetti
Cover by Alex Ross
The amazing
origin story of the renowned hero continues! Space Ghost must protect
Jan and Jayce from Zorak. But who will protect him once Zorak makes
a pact with the peacekeepers?
On sale Feb
16 :: 32 pages :: $2.95 US
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 TOE
TAGS FEATURING GEORGE ROMERO #5
Written by George Romero
Art by Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos
Cover by Bernie Wrightson
Zombies attack!
As a growing rift between the leaders of the armies of the dead
threatens to send their demonic forces into chaos, Damion Cross
tries to turn the tide of battle for humanity. Will his efforts
be enough to stay the overwhelming hordes of walking dead?
On sale Feb
2 :: 32 pages :: $2.95 US :: MATURE READERS
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 MUSASHI
NUMBER NINE VOL. 2
Written by Takahashi Miyuki
Art by Takahashi Miyuki
CMX. The second
volume of MUSASHI NUMBER NINE is short on words, but not on action!
She fearlessly takes on terrorists and other criminals in the name
of peace. Little is known about the organization of super-agents
she works with, but when the world is in danger and all else fails,
they will be there.
In this volume,
Musashi Number Nine is sent to neutralize terrorists threatening
a cruise missile strike on Tokyo. The terrorists have a clear advantage
with hostages in tow, while their launch site is miles away. The
countdown has begun, and only Musashi knows the answer…
On sale Feb
9 :: 5" x 7.375" :: 192 pages :: B&W :: $9.95 US ::
TEEN
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 SWAN
VOL. 2
Written by Ariyoshi Kyoko
Art by Ariyoshi Kyoko
CMX. The popular
Japanese shojo saga SWAN continues as Masumi wins a spot in the
company… but can she keep it? Masumi has survived the rigorous competition
and won a place in the National Ballet School. But just as she resolves
to work hard and stay focused, a handsome new foreign student arrives.
Will this newcomer support her quest to develop as a dancer, or
will romantic entanglements become a distraction?
On sale Feb
2 :: 5” x 7.375" :: 208 pages :: B&W :: $9.95 US :: ALL
AGES
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 GALS!
Vol. 1
Written by Fujii Mihona
Art by Fujii Mihona
CMX. Self-styled
Kogal queen Kotobuki Ran and her friends just wanna have fun, which
includes shopping, hanging out, and scamming meals off gullible
guys. Unfortunately, their ‘hood’ —Shibuya — is in constant danger
of being despoiled by dirty old men, street gangs, nasty Kogal rivals,
and other societal evils. But with a little help from her friends
and a toughness born of coming from a family full of cops, Ran takes
on the bad guys (and gals) with gusto!
On sale Feb
23 :: 5" x 7.375" :: 208 pages :: B&W :: $9.95 US
:: TEEN
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 TENJHO
TENGE VOL. 1
Written by Oh! great
Art by Oh! great
CMX. In one
unusual Tokyo high school, education takes a backseat to brawling
as warring clubs wreak havoc in the hallways and chaos in the classrooms,
all vying to be the baddest team around! Although they often contribute
their fair share, only a handful of students serve to stem the tide
of violence in this untamed outpost. These are the few, the proud,
the powerful: the members of the Juken Club!
On sale Feb
16 :: 5” x 7.375" :: 176 pages :: B&W :: $9.95 US :: TEEN
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 DEVLIN
WAUGH: RED TIDE TP
Written by John Smith
Art by Steve Yeowell, Colin MacNeil and Jock
Cover by Greg Staples
2000 A.D. The
Vatican’s finest supernatural investigator is back! Following his
conversion to vampirism, Devlin has retired. But now that something
terrible from his past is coming, he’s back in action! Featuring
never-before-seen art by red-hot artist Jock (THE LOSERS)!
On sale Feb
16 :: 240 pages :: $19.95 US :: MATURE READERS
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 ROGUE
TROOPER: THE FUTURE OF WAR TP
Written by Gerry Finley-Day
Art by Dave Gibbons, Colin Wilson, Mike Dorey, Brett Ewins, Eric
Bradbury and Cam Kennedy
Cover by Kennedy
2000 A.D. Written
by Gerry Finley-Day (Ant Wars, Harry Twenty) and featuring art by
Dave Gibbons (THE ORIGINALS, WATCHMEN), Colin Wilson (POINT BLANK),
Cam Kennedy (Star Wars: Dark Empire) and more, this classic futuristic
war story is a must-read!
The war between
the Norts and the Southers chemically poisoned the entire atmosphere
of Nu-Earth. So the Southers created the Genetic Infantrymen: blue-skinned
soldiers who could breathe the toxic air, equipped with bio-chips
to record their personalities in their final moments for eventual
recorporation. But a Souther traitor sold the G.I.s out, and all
but one were slaughtered. Now he stalks Nu-Earth on a mission of
revenge, aided by his dead friends now "living" in his
gun, helmet and backpack. He is the last G.I. — the Rogue Trooper!
On sale Feb
2 :: 7.375" x 10.1875" :: 160 pages :: B&W :: $14.95
US
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 SKIZZ
TP
Written by Alan Moore
Art and cover by Jim Baikie
2000 A.D. Relive
one of legendary writer Alan Moore's early triumphs with this new
edition of his science-fiction classic SKIZZ, featuring art by frequent
Moore collaborator Jim Baikie (TOMORROW STORIES)!
Zhcchz is a
Tau Cetian interpreter traveling home through the stars; Roxy is
just a Birmingham schoolgirl heading home after another boring day.
When the two collide, their lives will change forever!
Now Roxy must
protect her new alien friend “Skizz” and try to find a way to send
him home. To help, she’s got Loz, the laconic biker, and Cornelius,
the slow-witted, unemployed pipe-fitter. But standing in their way
is obsessive Government alien-hunter Van Owen!
On sale Feb
9 :: 7.375" x 10.1875" :: 104 pages :: B&W :: $14.95
US
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 1000
FACES VOL. 1 TP
Written by Philippe Thirault
Art and cover by Marc Malés
HUMANOIDS.
A tale of horror in the Old West! Where surgeon Dr. Frank Quinn
goes, death soon follows, for he is pursued by the demon with a
thousand faces! Now Quinn must stop running and face the demon as
it gets closer to the people he has grown to love.
On sale Feb
23 :: 7.375" x 10.1875" :: 136 pages :: $14.95 US :: MATURE
READERS
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 SANCTUM
TP
Written by Xavier Dorison
Art and cover by Christopher Bec
HUMANOIDS.
When a U.S. submarine answers a distress beacon, the crew discovers
a WWII Russian sub at the mouth of an underwater temple. Accidentally
unleashing an ancient god of death imprisoned within the sanctum,
the crew fights for their survival — and humanity’s.
On sale Feb
9 :: 7.375" x 10.1875" :: 192 pages :: $19.95 US :: MATURE
READERS
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 SON
OF THE GUN VOL. 2: SAINT TP
Written by Alexandro Jodorowsky
Art and cover by Georges Bess
HUMANOIDS.
Juan Solo continues his journey towards redemption! Juan is given
a special assignment: protect the governor’s wife. But Juan cannot
resist the temptation. Their illicit affair could cost Juan his
soul, and finding redemption may cost him his life!
On sale Feb
16 :: 7.375" x 10.1875" :: 112 pages :: $17.95 US :: MATURE
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