STAR WARS: EMPIRE #16: TO THE LAST MAN PART 1 (OF 3)
Welles Hartley/Davidé Fabbri/Christian Dalla Vecchia
Cover By David Michael Beck
He may have washed-out as a pilot at the Imperial Academy, but Lt. Janek Sunber has found a new home in the infantry. Hoping for a post on a world where he could see some action against the Rebels, he instead finds himself on the jungle world of Maridun as part of a regiment overseeing the construction of a new base. But just when he's resigned himself to a long, uneventful tour of duty, things heat up. The alien natives are restless, and on the hunt for human skulls! Sunber is about to learn one of the truths about the infantry: all service is sacrifice, and in the infantry that sacrifice is usually in blood!
On sale December 3, FC, 32pg, $2.99

STAR WARS: INFINITIES-RETURN OF THE JEDI #2 (OF 4)
Adam Gallardo/Ryan Benjamin/Saleen Crawford
Cover By Rodolfo Migliari
As Leia, Lando, and Chewbacca pursue Boba Fett in an effort to retrieve the frozen form of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker discovers that he has arrived too late for his rendezvous with Yoda. Worse, he has run into the waiting clutches of Darth Vader. Unaware that Luke has been captured by the Empire, Leia and the others have their own encounter with Imperials -as well as a fateful showdown with Fett! All of the characters and situations you loved from the film, but twisted and altered by fate as can only happen in Infinities!
On sale December 10, FC, 32pg, (2 of 4), $2.99

STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #61
Haden Blackman/Brian Ching
Cover By Brian Ching
With Obi-Wan still missing in action, Anakin is assigned to a group of Jedi accompanying Senator Bail Organa on a sensitive, but dangerous, diplomatic mission. When Bail's contact is assassinated, all signs point to the Jedi-hating bounty hunter Durge. It would seem like a simple job for three Jedi to tackle one bounty hunter, but Anakin's turmoil over his other recent missions has put him off his game-to say the least! The other Jedi have to wonder: Is Anakin fighting for them, or against them? Another milestone in the saga of the Clone Wars!
On sale December 17, FC, 32pg, $2.99

STAR WARS TALES #18
Featuring Andy Diggle, Henry Gilroy, Haden Blackman, Jason Hall, Todd Demong, Henry Flint, Peter Alilunas, And More!
Cover By John Cassaday
Throughout the galaxy there is one name that can send a chill through the core of any wanted man. That word is FETT. Join us for a full-issue tribute to the most feared and respected bounty hunter of all time-BOBA FETT. From a stroies of Boba's exciting childhood with his father Jango, through a tales of him tracking down and bringing in wanted men Star Wars Tales #18 is a thrill a minute, action-packed issue that will excite both young and old alike!
On sale December 24, FC, 64pg, (Cassaday or photo cover), $5.99

STAR WARS TALES VOLUME 4 TP
Featuring Fabian Nicieza, Timothy Ii, Haden Blackman, Michael Zulli, Jim Krueger, Bob Harris, Jerome Opeña, Jason Hall, Jimmy Palmiotti, Ramon Bachs, Stan Sakai, Adriana Melo, Chris Eliopoulos, Jon Sommariva, Kilian Plunkett, Todd Nauck, Scott Lobdell, Sean Murphy, Brian Augustyn, Paco Medina, Tod C. Parkhill, Joey Mason, Howard Shum, Paul Lee, Brian Horton, Lucas Marangon, And Many More!
Cover By Tsuneo Sanda
Collecting issues thirteen through sixteen of the quarterly anthology smash sensation, Star Wars Tales Volume 4 features an astonishing collection of stories featuring Jedi Master Mace Windu, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and of course the big man himself-Darth Vader! Tales has explored every corner of the Star Wars galaxy and kept readers coming back for more! Collected for the first time into one prestigous volume, Star Wars Tales Volume 4 is sure to delight fans both young and old!
On sale January 21, SC, 224pg, FC, $19.95

MICHAEL CHABON PRESENTS...THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE ESCAPIST #1
Michael Chabon, Howard Chaykin, Kevin Mccarthy, Eric Wight, And Others...
Leaping onto center stage from the wings of comics history comes that dazzling Master of Elusion, foe of tyranny, and champion of liberation-the Escapist. Operating from a secret headquarters under the boards of the Empire Theater, the Escapist and his crack team of associates roam the globe performing amazing feats of magic and coming to the aid of all those who languish in the chains of oppression. The history of the Escapist's creators, Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay was recently chronicled in Michael Chabon's Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. Now the best of the Escapist's adventures are collected into a giant 80-page anthology for all to enjoy. Don't miss out on this thrilling first issue of the quarterly anthology Michael Chabon Presents...The Amazing Adventures of The Escapist, featuring an original story penned by Michael Chabon as well as the first new story in seven years written and drawn by comics creator Howard Chaykin!
On sale December 17, FC, 80pg, $8.95

FUSED: THINK LIKE A MACHINE #1
Steve Niles/Josh Medors
Don't miss out on an all-new adventure from the mind of Steve Niles creator of 30 Day of Night and Criminal Macabre: A Cal McDonald Mystery!
For Mark Haggerty life has become more than a little complicated. He's been fused inside of a robotic Cy-Bot exo-suit, forced to live on a military base, and become the subject of endless tests, all the while trying to figure out how to relate to his wife from inside a hulking metal body. If that weren't enough now he has to defend himself against the unwanted advances of group of superheroes who want to recruit Mark into their ranks... It's enough to give even a robot an ulcer-and judging from the mysterious ache in Mark's metal "stomach" it may just have done that! Steve Niles got his start in the industry when he formed his own publishing company called Arcane Comix, where he published, edited, and adapted several comics and anthologies for Eclipse Comics. His adaptations include works by Clive Barker, Richard Matheson, and Harlan Ellison. He has also worked as a writer for TMP and Image comics, creating the series Fused and contributing to titles such as Spawn: The Dark Ages, Hellspawn, and most recently 9-11: Artists Respond.
On sale December 31, FC, 32pg, $2.99

THE CHOSEN #1 (OF 3)
Mark Millar/Peter Gross
Cover By Peter Gross
Imagine you're twelve years old and suddenly discover that you're the returned Jesus Christ. You can turn water into wine, make the crippled walk again, and perhaps even raise the dead. What do you do, what does your family do, and how does it affect you knowing that you're destined to grow up and take part in a conflict that people have been waiting almost two thousand years for? The Chosen has been described in the British press as Spider-Man meets the Book of Revelations. SFX magazine describes it as Harry Potter for Christian fundamentalists. This miniseries is part of the much anticipated creator-owned Millarworld line of books from writer Mark Millar (The Ultimates, Superman: Red Son) and artist Peter Gross (Lucifer) and will be supported by ads in the other Millarworld titles from Image, Avatar Press, and Top Cow this month in the debut issues of Run, The Unfunnies and Wanted.
FOR MATURE READERS
On sale December 24, FC, 32pg, (1 of 3), $2.99

JUDGE DREDD VS. ALIENS: INCUBUS TP
John Wagner, Andy Diggle, Henry Flint, And Chris Blythe
Cover By Greg Staples
IN MEGA-CITY ONE, YOU'LL HEAR JUDGES SCREAM... Judge Dredd, the gritty, gruff hero of Britain's award-winning sci-fi anthology 2000 AD, faces off against Fox Films' Aliens in a battle that just may bring Mega-City One to its knees! The tenacious Judge Dredd, upholding the law in a deadly, radioactive future, has faced everything from mutants to supernatural possessions...but can he, a group of judges, and the elite team called the Verminators fend off an infestation of the deadly, acid-drooling Aliens? Facing their most dangerous enemies yet, it's lawmen versus nature's best killing machines in a bloody battle to keep the vast metropolis of the future from becoming a hideous breeding ground! Collecting the four-issue miniseries.
On sale January 28, SC, 104pg, FC, $12.95

THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 3: THE MONSTER OF THE MONOLITHS AND OTHER STORIES TP
Roy Thomas/Barry Windsor-Smith/Gil Kane
This is the third volume in a series collecting the early Conan comic-book stories by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith. Originally created in the 1930s, Robert E. Howard's Conan the Barbarian has survived to emerge as one of this century's most powerful and popular characters. Even more impressive than the character's lasting appeal over the past seven decades, is the caliber of talent involved in all of the various Conan incarnations. Of those, there are few that speak as clearly and as uniquely as artist Barry Windsor-Smith. Over the course of these early stories, Windsor-Smith's stunning evolution from comic-book cartoonist to full-fledged artist is apparent and thrilling to behold. This volume collects issues #14, #15, and #17-#21 and features completely remastered color.
On sale January 28, SC, 156pg, FC, $15.95

AL CAPP'S LI'L ABNER: THE FRAZETTA SUNDAYS VOLUME 4 (1960-1961) TP
Frank Frazetta
Volume 4 features two separate Fearless Fosdick adventures and collects the Sunday strips from the beginning of 1960 through 1961. In one, our favorite bumbling detective moonlights as female officer Phyllis Fosdick. Paramount successfully released their L''l Abner movie in 1959, but here Li'l Abner makes a separate film...with disastrous results. Years before Japan invaded the American auto market, Capp presciently depicts the success of the $19.95 Japanese Nomotocar (it has no motor), and Capp foresaw the cross-breeding of animals long before DNA manipulation. Also featured in this volume: jinx Joe Btfsplk, pilot Captain Eddie Ricketyback, and more! Each quarterly volume contains extensive story-by-story annotations by Li'l Abner and Al Capp expert Denis Kitchen.
On sale January 21, HC, 120pg, FC, 9" x 12", $18.95

THE COLLECTED WORKS OF TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY TP (VOLUMES 3-4)
Tony Millionaire
Here is a beautiful collection of work from Eisner Award winner Tony Millionaire. This book collects his latest four comic books, including the scandalous issue in which Uncle Gabby is so distraught over the accidental killing of a baby bird that he attempts suicide. The evolution of the Sock Monkey is evident in these books, as he grows from innocent gatherer of salamanders to maniacal burner of planets in the final issue. A lovely book, designed by the award-winning graphic designer, Lia Ribacchi. Collecting volumes 3 and 4 of the popular comic book series.
On sale January 21, SC, 88pg, b&w, $12.95

THE FOUR KILLERS VOL 1: THE LONESOME RIDER HC
Joe Kubert/Claudio Nizzi
Tex Willer, known as Night Eagle amongst the Navajo, is a Texas Ranger and a forthright defender of the downtrodden and oppressed. His job is a hard as the Texas plains: to uphold the law where there is no law, in the vast, violent territories of the Old West. In The Four Killers, Tex takes the trail of a quartet of ruthless outlaws who have taken the lives of a family close to Tex, a family to whom the Ranger can now provide only retribution. Created by Claudio Nizzi, more than half a billion Tex graphic albums have been sold worldwide, illustrated by a who's who of top artists. And now, American comics icon Joe Kubert takes up the reins as illustrator, providing his signature grace, grit, and power to this legendary graphic-fiction series. The Four Killers is another essential Venture graphic album, featuring the finest comics the world has to offer, available in limited quantities and for the first time in an English-language edition.
FOR MATURE READERS
On sale December 10, HC, 48pg, FC, 8 3/4" x 11 3/4", $14.95

IRON EMPIRES VOLUME 1: FAITH CONQUERS TP
Christopher Moeller
The critically acclaimed science fiction epic brought to life by master painter and storyteller Christopher Moeller (JLA: A League of One, Lucifer) returns to comic shops and bookstores in January! Faith Conquers, the first in the series of Iron Empires collections from Dark Horse, kicks off the release of the highly anticipated Iron Empires role-playing game and will be followed by a second trade paperback, Sheva's War, in April, as well as an ongoing series of new Iron Empires adventures in the months to follow. Volume 1 collects the four part series originally titled Shadow Empires, published in 1994, and features the three-part story "The Passage," originally published in Dark Horse Presents, now in full color for the first time! Created, written, and painted by Christopher Moeller, the creator who blew Justice League fans away in 2000 with his fully painted A League of One.
On sale January 21, SC, 160pg, FC, $17.95

STRIP SEARCH TP
By more than a dozen creators guaranteed to make comics history featuring BEN STENBECK, NIR PANIRY, GEORGE PFROMM II, and more!
Only Dark Horse Comics, the publisher that introduced the world to Concrete, Sin City, and Hellboy, could publish a book this full of new, undiscovered talent. More than a dozen young artists and writers strut their stuff in this hefty collection. These strips are culled from Dark Horse's on-line comics talent search/contest, Strip Search (darkhorse.com/stripsearch) and represent the best of the strips posted. Pick up this book if you want to see the future of comics today.
On sale January 21, SC, 128pg, b&w and FC, 8 1/2" x 6 1/4", $14.95

ULTRAMAN TIGA #5 (OF 10)
Tony Wong/Khoo Fuk Lung
Cover By Udon
It's terror at sea as an alien presence infests ships and vessels across the Pacific, its menacing influence leading all tankers and ocean liners to a single destination-the floating headquarters of the Terrestrial Peacekeeping Commission! Soon Diago (Ultraman Tiga's alter-ego) and the rest of the Global Unlimited Task Squad find themselves assaulted from all sides, unwilling to fire on the humans that are hosting the unearthly parasites and unable to hold back the tide of possessed sailors that are flooding their base. Worse yet, Ultraman Tiga's monster-smashing abilities prove futile against such a small and pervasive threat. This could be lights out for GUTS!
On sale December 31, FC, 40pg, (5 of 10), $3.99

TALES OF THE VAMPIRES #1
Joss Whedon, Drew Goddard, Cameron Stewart And More
Cover By John Totleben
From the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, regroups with the writers from the hit TV show to examine the monsters who've challenged the Slayers through the ages. Kicking off the new series, Whedon teams with one of comics' hottest new stars, Catwoman artist Cameron Stewart, for a look at what happens when disaffected youth turns to vampirism. Also Drew Goddard brings us the story of how Drucilla (of the infamous Spike and Dru) went crazy during their time in Prague before reigning their terror on Sunnydale. Get an early taste of Tales of the Vampires in Drawing on Your Nightmares, featuring Brett Matthews (Spider-Man/Wolverine) and Sean Phillips (Sleeper), on sale in October. John Totleben (Swamp Thing, Miracle Man) provides a haunting cover to the perfect book for people left wanting more after the series finale of Buffy and the last issue of Fray!
On sale December 10, FC, 32pg, $2.99

HELLBOY JUNIOR TP
By Mike Mignola, Bill Wray, Dave Cooper, Stephen Destefano, Pat Mceown, Hilary Barta, Glenn Barr, And Kevin Nowlan
Cover By Bill Wray
Finally, the most bizarre Hellboy spinoff is collected in one volume, after four years out of print. Ren and Stimpy artist and Big Blown Baby creator Bill Wray joins with Mignola and a great lineup of humor cartoonists to reimagine a young, diaper-clad Hellboy and a host of other twisted children's characters. Includes the outrageous Mignola-drawn tale Squid of Man and many others.
On sale January 21, SC, 120pg, FC, $14.95

HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES #6
By P. Craig Russell, Will Pfiefer, Evan Dorkin, Cameron Stewart, Gene Colan, Doug Petrie, And John Cassaday
Cover By Frank Cho
The best-selling anthology continues with an all-star lineup featuring Hellboy in a homicidal theatre production, the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense investigating a monstrous aquarium, and the ever-popular Lobster Johnson serial by John Cassaday.
On sale December 10, FC, 32pg, $2.99

THE GOON #4
ERIC POWELL/KYLE HOTZ
Two great Goon stories for the price of one! In the first story, the Goon and Franky make their way to the bottom of the sea in search of sunken treasure, only to fall into the clutches of a wretched, evil sea hag, who turns out to be lonely for a man. In the second story, guest artist Kyle Hotz (The Agency, The Hood) joins Goon creator Eric Powell, as an insane skunk-ape ruins a pie-eating contest that the Goon has money riding on. Nothing comes between the Goon and his money!
On sale December 17, FC, 32pg, $2.99

CRUSH #3
Jason Hall/Sean Murphy
Cover By Sean Murphy
After barely escaping an encounter with Agent Bixby's werewolf assassins, Liz gets in a disastrous argument with her adopted parents that her alter-ego Crush finishes...in the monster's typically explosive fashion. Liz finds refuge with Carl and Jen, her only real confidants, who are dedicated to helping her solve the mystery of her brutal transformations and mysterious past. Life is definitely changing for Liz, with shadowy secret agents and her own classmates after her. Have you ever had nightmares about being naked in front of your class in high school? Well, this issue's cliffhanger ending is much worse, putting Liz in a situation that may be the final straw that breaks her crumbling reality into pieces. Written by Jason Hall (Star Wars Tales, The Creeper) and illustrated by powerhouse newcomer Sean Murphy.
On sale December 24, FC, 32pg, $2.99

LONE #4
Stuart Moore/Jerome Opeña/John Wycough
Cover By Ben Templesmith
LONE's origin is revealed! In the radioactive, zombie-filled, dog-eat-dog future that youngsters Luke and M ark live in, trust is hard to come by...especially trust placed in a gunslinger with shadowy intentions and a hidden purpose. Bent on finding out if LONE, their current protector, is actually human, Mark's actions from last issue nearly got him killed! Now, Lone's only friend, Cletus, sits with the kids to tell them the unsettling bedtime story of when LONE first met GF Enterprises and the sadistic Gunfathers. LONE, on a risky reconnaissance mission outside of Desolation, seeks to unravel certain mysteries that have been on HIS mind, as the final showdown to free Desolation from Gunfather control and zombie infestation draws near!
On sale December 17, FC, 32pg, $2.99

SYN #5
Keith Giffen/Timothy Ii
Her body may have been destroyed, but Syn's consciousness still exists and it's up to the program known as Nina to find her! But Nina's not the only one looking for Syn, those who destroyed her in the real world are now looking to finish the job they started by wiping any trace of Syn from the net once and for all. It's a huge game of hide and seek in a sprawling world with absolutely no limits! Don't miss out on this special issue of Syn written by Keith Giffen and featuring the inspired artwork of Timothy II.
On sale December 3, FC, 32pg, $2.99

ASTRO BOY VOLUME 23 TP
Osamu Tezuka
The worldwide explosion of Japanese animation, toys, games, and comics can be traced to one focal inspiration, master storyteller Osamu Tezuka, and Astro Boy is Tezuka's most revered creation, a rousing all-ages masterpiece of action, fun, and humanity. This, the final volume in the definitive Astro Boy collection, features a cavalcade of Astro Boy short stories featuring everything Astro fans have come to expect: robots, ray guns, rockets, and a riot of a good time!
On sale January 28, SC, 192pg, b&w, 4 1/2" x 7", $9.95

BERSERK VOL. 2: THE GUARDIANS OF DESIRE TP
Kentaåro Miura
The evil Count uses his dark powers to transform a defeated guard captain into an inhuman horror to combat Guts, the Black Swordsman. Puck, Guts' pint-sized fairy sidekick, is captured when he attempts to stop an old doctor's execution, and he is given as a gift to the count's daughter, a sweet girl in a gilded cage, imprisoned by her father in her own room. Guts, determined to make mincemeat of the Count, assaults the castle and carves a swath of blood-soaked destruction through the Count's minions. Face-to-face with the Black Swordsman at last, the Count reveals his true form, and even Guts' super-sized sword may not be big enough to contend with this demonic monstrosity!
FOR MATURE READERS
On sale January 14, SC, 240pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $12.95

TRIGUN VOLUME 2 TP
Yasuhiro Nightow
Dark Horse continues it's parade of new manga with the second, super-fat volume of Trigun! Set in some kind of post-apocalypse western future, Trigun continues to knit a goofy yet mysterious story about a nice-guy gunslinger with a dangerous past and a huge bounty on his head. Everyone is after Vash the Stampede, but no one can put a bullet in him. Adding to the comedy is the pair of ladies working for an insurance company who must put a stop to Vash's destruction, though they certainly don't believe this amiable prankster is the vicious destroyer. It's a fun read, and super thick, packed full of silliness and action.
FOR MATURE READERS
On sale January 7, SC, 344pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $14.95

BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #85: MIRROR OF THE SOUL PART 1 (OF 3)
Hiroaki Samura
It's the return of Makie! The fan favorite female killer is back. It may not be a happy moment, in fact, it's quite sad, but what do you expect from Hiraoki Samura? Once again, two of the most deadly people in Japan, a man and a woman, will be face to face. Sound exciting? Well, if they didn't love each other, it might be. But this meeting could be a bit morose instead. This is a story of beauty and pain, of suffering and love and tortured souls. But don't forget, these two could cut you to ribbons and smash your skull to oblivion, and you'd never understand how, such frail and beautiful people. Rejoice, Makie's back! And that means Blade of the Immortal is moving into a period of intense action! Winner of Japan's prestigious Media Arts Award and America's own Eisner Award.
FOR MATURE READERS
On sale December 10, b&w, 32pg, (1 of 3), $2.99

CANNON GOD EXAXXION #20
Kenichi Sonoda
FROM THE CREATOR OF GUNSMITH CATS! Nothing can prepare you for the intense, full-throttle action coming up in Cannon God Exaxxion. Each and every month Cannon God Exaxxion gives you more and more bang for your three bucks than any other comic or manga magazine out there. You want artillery? How about a cannon the size of your high school? You want action? How about an army of aliens, cyborgs, and giant robots gunning for a smartass teenager who holds the keys to a nearly indestructible killing machine? You want thrills? How about a buxom, cybernetic supermodel programmed to obey your every command? If you're not reading Cannon God Exaxxion, you're missing the ride of your life. It's not too late to get on board, but make sure you wear a safety belt because the g-forces could snap your neck!
FOR MATURE READERS
On sale December 17, b&w, 32pg, $2.99

GHOST IN THE SHELL II: MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE #11
Masamune Shirow
Roaring down the final stretch, Man-Machine Interface reaches its explosive climax as master storytelling visionary Masamune Shirow continues to tear down the walls between actual and virtual, flesh and circuit, soul and science. Taking the dizzying concepts began in the manga-anime classic Ghost in the Shell and accelerating them to critical mass, Shirow has crafted a true 21st Century epic of monumental visual complexity and staggering conceptual depth, almost as though Shirow were writing for an audience already living in the future he envisions. Breathtaking, challenging, and a little dangerous, Man-Machine Interface is a graphic-fiction masterpiece that will be read, re-read, and argued about for years to come! Translation by Frederik L. Schodt (Ghost in the Shell, Astro Boy). Special deluxe format with no interior advertising!
FOR MATURE READERS
On sale December 24, FC, 32pg (no ads), $3.50

MEGATOKYO VOLUME 2 TP
Fred Gallagher/Rodney Caston
MEGATOKYO IS COMING TO DARK HORSE! The wildly popular web comic that spawned a best-selling trade paperback has found a new home! Fans and friends of the Megatokyo web comic have come to love the characters and their offbeat adventures. Whether entangled in a fantasy gaming scenario, saving Tokyo from devastation by rampaging zombies, or taking timid steps towards love, swirling with youthful awkwardness, we get to experience Tokyo through many unique - and drastically different points of view. New discoverers of the series may find familiar emotions and a dialogue that is freakishly similar to their own. Megatokyo is a graphic story that speaks directly to the hordes of manga/anime and gaming fans in America, and it's a long overdue conversation.
On sale January 7, SC, 176pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $9.95

OH MY GODDESS! #104: DR. MOREAU PART 5 (OF 5)
Kosuke Fujishima
Mechanical mayhem and riotous robotics abound in the climax to the most fun-filled Oh My Goddess! adventure yet! Love can conquer anything! Even a crazed robotic engineer who will stop at nothing to possess the secrets of Banpei and his true love the "welcome girl." This joyous, comedic, fantastical romp is coming your way in December!
On sale December 3, b&w, 40pg, (5 of 5), $3.50

SUPER MANGA BLAST! #38
By Masamune Shirow, Mohiro Kitoh, Makoto Kobayashi, Yuzo Takada, And Hiroyuki Utatane & Yo Morimoto
Get your Shirow fix this month in Super Manga Blast! with more "Hypernotes," featuring detailed specs on the Seburo MN-23, the futuristic air-gun which you may have seen in the pages of Intron Depot. Shirow gives you a step-by-step breakdown of the design process and design specs of the rifle and its special features. Over in Seraphic Feather, the sexy M-Zak and the meta-talented Sunao fight to rescue Kei from another alien attack. Meanwhile, there's more screwball comedy as we follow the misadventures of What's Michael? and our darling, little Miss "Hello" of Club 9. Over in Shadow Star, teen melodrama and bizarre science fiction collide, bringing you one of the most addictive series in comics. And things just keep getting weirder in 3x3 Eyes, one of the most popular manga series ever!
FOR MATURE READERS
On sale December 24, b&w, 128pg, $5.99

STAR WARS MINI-BUST:BIKER SCOUT
Gentle Giant studios continues their outstanding series of polyresin busts based on characters from Star Wars. This latest offering is of a "Biker Scout", a member of the front-line "shock troops" of the imperial army. The stormtroopers designated as scouts wear lightweight armor that is considerably more flexible than the standard uniform. Much like their infantry counterparts, scout troopers wear a black body glove covered with white armor. Scouts often work in conjunction with light reconnaissance vehicles, such as Imperial speeder bikes. For this reason, they are often referred to as biker scouts. Joining the already-sold-out "Clone Trooper", this piece allows the collectors to array the Emperor's forces against the rebel enemy. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Gentle Giant Studios. Edition quantity undetermined as of press time.
On sale January 14, 5 1/2", numbered & limited, packaged in a full-color box, $45.00

ARTFX CLONE TROOPER VINYL FIGURE
Dark Horse continues its exciting import program of the award-winning Artfx large vinyl Star Wars figures. The master craftsmen responsible for the creation of these figures have spared no expense in getting every detail just right. This month's release is Clone Trooper. Poised and ready for battle, he conjures up all the excitement of filmdom's most cherished space fantasy. Measuring approximately 13" from the base to the tip of his laser rifle, this figure sets a new standard for the vinyl category. Packaged in a giant color window-box, this item will be the centerpiece for any Star Wars collection.
On sale January 7, 13" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in a window box, $94.99

ATTABOY VINYL CD CASE
Twisted, childish, and strange: Attaboy's world of gooey, dreamlike designs and characters graces the cover of this bold CD case. Each portable, soft vinyl case holds 24 CDs, with zipper closure for easy access. Your musical collection will be a sight for sore eyes. Attaboy is a renegade toy designer whose goo-filled images glow with an eerie, disturbed, childlike sensibility. His images appear in galleries, magazines, comics, strange candy devices, calendars, and toys all over. His T-shirts are sold in Japan and his candy-coated stickers and eyesore-causing books are sought after by young and bold.
On sale November 26, soft vinyl case, full-color image, $11.99

CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #44: THE LONE RANGER STATUE
This month we bring you The Lone Ranger, the famous masked man who has appeared on radio, in the movies, on television, and in comic strips around the globe. Along with his sidekick Tonto (offered next month!), The Lone Ranger is a beloved everyman's hero, helping those in need and avenging the innocent. With his call of "Hi-Yo Silver. Away!", his trusty steed would gallop toward trouble, battling indecency with virtue and honor. The 44th statue in the series is offered in an extremely limited edition of 600 numbered pieces. The Lone Ranger comes carefully packaged in a special litho-printed full-color tin box. Also included is a vintage-style pinback button, and booklet about the character and his creator, Fran Striker.
On sale December 3, 5 1/4" tall, packaged in a full-color tin w/pinback button and booklet, $49.95

TIM BURTON PIN CUSHION QUEEN PVC SET
This 3-piece PVC Set features characters from Tim Burton's The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories. Pin Cushion Queen is our featured character, and she's packaged with her pals Brie Boy and Staring Girl. All original characters created by Tim Burton. 3 fully painted PVC figures designed by Burton, packaged in a full-color window box.
On sale November 12, 3 fully painted PVC figures, packaged in a full-color window box, $14.99

FRAZETTA PHOTO ZIPPO LIGHTER-SILVER WARRIOR
The second in a series of full-color collectible Zippo(r) lighters featuring the best-known paintings of Frank Frazetta. The lighter uses an advanced manufacturing process that allows exacting full-color work to be permanently adhered to a Zippo(r) lighter with no loss of accuracy in the reproduction.
This release highlights a true classic image of fantasy art, The Silver Warrior and comes packaged in a tin box encased in a full-color cardboard sleeve.
On sale February 5, chrome Zippo(r) with full color art, $39.99

HOT STUFF TIN BOXES
We continue our import program of French Hot Stuff merchandise with these two different fun tin box containers. Perfect for storage of all sorts of devilry, these tins are produced to the highest standard for European collectors. A terrific impulse item, these tins are a humorous addition to our line.
On sale December 17, "Ventilator" tin, 26 x 16 x 20 cm, $4.99
On sale December 17, "Anvil" tin, 26 x 16 x 20 cm, $4.99
Lunch Boxes

HELLBOY MOVIE LUNCH BOX
Mike Mignola's Hellboy is emerging as one of the most-anticipated film releases of 2004. Ron Perlman stars as Hellboy, and he has turned out to be an inspired casting choice. This new lunch box features our favorite demon in a striking pose, exactly as he will appear at your local movieplex. This high-quality, full-color tin lunch box will depict elements from the production that are still under wraps, so we can only share the front panel now. Be assured that the rest of the item will reproduce some stunning visual elements of director Guillermo del Toro's inspired take on Hellboy.
On sale February 12, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4", full-color lunch box, $14.99

ROMAN DIRGE: OPEN JUGULAR CHEESCAKE LUNCH BOX
Roman Dirge's darkly strange imagination has captured a generation's twisted sensibilities. If you are one of the thousands of hipsters who has purchased a Roman Dirge t-shirt, you are probably wearing an interpretation of Open Jugular Cheescake right now! As Dark Horse Deluxe develops its Roman Dirge program with stationery, journal and a coaster set, we couldn't resist a lunch box as well. This isn't the kind you took to school back in the day, and you probably would have been thrown out if you tried. But as an urban accouterment, it's pretty hard to beat.
On sale December 17, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4", full color lunch box, $14.99

DHorse Deluxe Journals

RACHEL WILLIAMS' PENNY DREADFUL JOURNAL
Rachel Williams is half English and half Welsh. She went to art school and majored in painting and is now inspired by the English, old things in general, musty smells mixed with lavender, memories and dreams, Beatrix Potter, Agatha Christie, and Northern Renaissance painting, and last but not least, trees. Penny Dreadful is just another street urchin in Victorian London. Until one day she poses for a famous painter (name witheld) and tells him about her strange dreams. Inspired by them he creates a series of paintings based on Penny and her imagination. He of course becomes more famous, but what becomes of her?
On sale December 17, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", covered spiral-bound journal, 128pg, $9.99

CRAIG THOMPSON'S CHUNKY RICE JOURNAL
Craig Thompson was born in 1975 and grew up in a small farming community in Wisconsin. His debut graphic novel Good-Bye, Chunky Rice won the 1999 Harvey Award for "Best New Talent,"and his sophomore effort, the 500-page Blankets, will be released in summer 2003 by Top Shelf Productions.
Craig Thompson's Chunky Rice Journal will be a stunning complement to his Harvey Award-winning graphic novel, Good-Bye, Chunky Rice and will enjoy the publicity generated by his new release, Blankets!
On sale December 17, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", covered spiral-bound journal, 128pg, $9.99

JORGE GUITERREZ (A.K.A. SUPER-MACHO) JOURNAL
Born in delicious Mexico City and raised in eclectic Tijuana, Gutierrez has completed various films, cartoons, illustrations, and paintings exploring his love affair with Mexican pop and folk culture. Guiterrez has worked with Warner Brothers, Nickleodeon, and Walt Disney TV. With Sony Pictures he has begun creating "Jorge R. Gutierrez' El Macho," an animated web series. His paintings and prints have been shown in hip galleries everywhere.
On sale December 17, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", covered spiral-bound journal, 128pg, $9.99

ROMAN DIRGE JOURNAL
Roman Dirge is widely known for his character Lenore , the most popular young Goth girl comic book character ever. We are pleased to present new work by this extraordinary talent. Creator Roman Dirge has been nominated for three Eisner awards (the comic book industry's version of the Academy Awards). Roman has also worked as a writer for Invader Zim at Nickelodeon, and has illustrated a global ad campaign for Adidas. Roman Dirge's Lenore is slated to become a full-length animated feature film by Sony Family Entertainment and has also been turned into an ongoing animated web series at Sony's Screenblast. Roman's official website can be found at www.spookyland.com
On sale December 17, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", covered spiral-bound journal, 128pg, $9.99

MATRIX STATUE: MORPHEUS
Lawrence Fishburne is Morpheus, shadowy leader of the last vestige of humanity, engaged in a life-or-death struggle with The Matrix and its agents. His mystery and power is captured in exquisite detail, thanks to the participation of the actor himself who posed for the three-dimensional computer scanning. This data was then refined through traditional sculpting and painting to arrive at a superior finished product. Gentle Giant is winning accolades far and wide for their film-related sculptures. This piece, their first full-size statue, further raises the bar for collectors. Approximately 9" high, the finishes, textures and realism mark this statue as one of the year's best. The statue will be packaged in deluxe color packaging, and will be a numbered, limited-edition. Exact edition size has not been finally determined by Gentle Giant as of press time.
On sale March 10, 9" tall, fully painted statue, $85.00

SHIROW 2004 CALENDAR: JAPANESQUE
Dark Horse celebrates it's fourth year of bringing American anime fans a special Masamune Shirow calendar. We are only bringing in a limited number of these fine items, which were designed and printed expressly for Dark Horse in Japan. It is the same high-quality item that Japanese publisher Seishinsha is preparing for release to their market, but we are translating it into English and including U.S. holidays. All new! Note: This import item is different than the U.S.-produced Shirow calendar from Tidemark (which we also recommend).
On sale December 10, 13 stunning full-color illustrations, packaged in an imprinted plastic envelope, 19 3/4" x 8 1/4" unfolded, $19.95

BLAST OFF!: ROCKETS, RAYGUNS, ROBOTS, AND RARITIES FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF SPACE TOYS LIMITED EDITION HC
by S. Mark Young, Steve Duin, and Mike Richardson
This special limited edition deluxe boxed set is limited to only 350 signed and numbered sets worldwide and includes the following special features:
• The 256-page Blast Off! hardcover book comes in a deluxe slipcase
• Blast Off! "Spaceport Edition"-An additional 32-Page limited-edition color magazine with more rare toys and memorabilia, available only in this boxed set!
• Pyro X-200 Space Ranger - Authentic 1950s toy space ship with original instructions!
• Limited-edition illustrated trading cards - Available only in this boxed set!
• Official Blast Off! Brigade Membership Certificate - Signed by the authors!
HC, deluxe boxed set, 256pg, FC, 8 1/2" x 11". . . $150.00