ANIME

FUSHIGI YUGI ULTIMATE FAN GUIDE VOLUME 3 TP
This authorized Ultimate Fan Guide stands as the definitive English-language resource book for Fushigi Yugi, featuring detailed episode summaries, character profiles, setting exploration, and theme analysis, including comprehensive character sheets for the popular Big Eyes, Small Mouth anime RPG. (4333/1-894525-50-7)
SC, 96pg, FC $24.95

HELLSING D20 SUPPLEMENT & EPISODE GUIDE TP
This d20 guide covers the entire Hellsing anime series with detailed episode summaries, in-depth character profiles, setting and theme analysis, hundreds of full-color images and production line art, and BESM d20 role-playing character sheets. (4333/1-894938-45-3)
SC, 144pg, FC $34.95

THE LUPIN III FILES: SECRETS & CONFIDENTIAL TP
by Cocoro Books
Everything fans ever wanted to know about anime's most-loved crook, Lupin, can be found within the pages of The Lupin III Files, which uncovers the secret life of this crafty, amorous French master thief and animated hero. (5789/0-9745961-7-5)
SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $11.95

SLAYERS TRY BOOK 3: BIG EYES, SMALL MOUTH SUPPLEMENT & EPISODE GUIDE TP
The third and final volume in a series of fantasy anime setting supplements for the popular anime RPG, Big Eyes, Small Mouth, The Slayers Try Book 3 features detailed summaries for episodes 53-78, in-depth character profiles, and hundreds of full-color images from the anime series. (4333/1-894525-98-1)
SC, 112pg, FC $19.95

STRAY DOG OF ANIME TP
The Films of Mamuro Oshii
by Brian Ruh
From his early days working on Urusei Yatsura to his most recent feature, Avalon, Stray Dog of Anime offers the first, in-depth glimpse at the films and career of Mamoru Oshii, the maverick director of Japanese animated films including the classic Ghost in the Shell. (256/1-4039-6334-7)
SC, 5x8, 256pg, PC $16.95

ART BOOKS

THE ART OF JOSE DEL NIDO: DEADLY SEDUCTIONS TP
by Jose Del Nido
One of Europe's most prolific and talented fantasy artists, Jose Del Nido specializes in creating unearthly portraits of fearsome females. A cover illustrator without peer, Jose has jam-packed this volume of his work with dozens upon dozens of full-color masterworks, each more alluring and magnificent than the next. (232/0-86562-095-4)
MATURE READERS
SC, 128pg, FC $29.95

THE BIG BOOK OF ILLUSTRATION IDEAS HC
edited by Roger Walton
This comprehensive resource presents examples from an enormous selection of the finest illustrators from around the world, including the work of Anja Kroencke, David Cooper, Claudia Pearson, James Yang, Linda Ketelhut, Max Grafe, Susan McKenna, Tyson Smith, and a host of contemporary luminaries. Independently edited, collated, and cataloged by theme (People, Portraits, Food and Still Life, Building, Landscapes, Abstract Concepts, Diagrams, and Miscellaneous), The Big Book of Illustration Ideas stands as one of the most accessible collections of the best illustrators' work available anywhere. (120/0-06-056030-4)
HC, 8x11, 384pg, FC $45.00

THE DECEIVING EYE: THE ART OF RICHARD HESCOX HC
by Richard Hescox
Fans will warmly welcome this very first book devoted to the art of seven-time Chesley Award nominee Richard Hescox, whose vividly realistic images, produced with gifted draftsmanship and augmented by a brilliant use of color and composition, have made him one of the most widely sought-after genre illustrators. Over 100 of Hescox's favorite pieces are collected herein, showcasing the inventive and imaginative worlds he has helped envision through covers for authors like Marion Zimmer Bradeley and Roger Zelazny. (567/1-84340-184-3)
HC, 8x11, 128pg, FC $29.95

ILLUSTRATORS 45: THE ANNUAL OF THE SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS HC
edited by Jill Bossert
The Society of Illustrators' Annual of American Illustration remains the original and most comprehensive compilation of today's excellent illustration. Featuring innovative, exciting work by both established illustrators and newcomers, Illustrators 45 is the finest reference to up-to-date illustration trends in an ever-changing industry. With over 400 examples chosen from more than 6000 entries, Illustrators 45 showcases both classic solutions and novel approaches to client needs in an exciting and informative package, and features brief profiles of this year's Hall of Fame recipients: Elaine Duillo, David Levine, William Henry Mauldin, and Jack Potter. (120/0-06-058570-6)
HC, 9x12, 320pg, FC $49.95

COMIC THEMES

AKIKO AND THE ALPHA CENTAURI 5000 TP
by Mark Crilley
Akiko and her crew compete in the Alpha Centauri 5000, the biggest race in the universe, while simultaneously navigating perilous obstacles like the deadly jaws of McVluddapack and outwitting the treacherous rival, Bluggamin Streed. (235/0-440-41892-5)
SC, 5x7, 160pg $4.99

ASTERIX AND THE CLASS ACT HC
by Rene Goscinny & Albert Uderzo
This collection of 14 short stories follows the historical, lighthearted adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends who protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires. (567/0-75286-068-2)
HC, 8x11, 56pg, FC $12.95

GIVE OUR REGARDS TO THE ATOMSMASHERS TP
edited by Sean Howe
A quirky, thrilling, and compulsively readable celebration of the unique alchemy of words and drawings that is the language of comic books, Give Our Regards to the Atomsmashers serves up a collection of essays on the world of comics from a selection of intriguing, creative contemporary writers. (235/0-375-42256-0)
SC, 6x8, 256pg, PC $24.95

THE UNHINGED WORLD OF GLEN BAXTER COLLECTED WORKS VOLUME 2 HC
by Glen Baxter
A strange kind of genius inhabits the mind of this artist who loves the surreal and uses it to full advantage to skew pretension. Rendering in the style of 1930s adventure story illustrations, visual satirist Glen Baxter - whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and the London publication The Independent on Sunday - captures all the bizarre nuances of the alarmingly amusing in this second collection of his quirky, cartoonist visions. (424/0-7649-2774-4)
HC, 7x9, 224pg $24.95

FANTASY / SCI-FI

BILL THE GALACTIC HERO MMPB
by Harry Harrison
From the sweltering fuse room aboard the Empire warship Christine Keeler, to the Department of Sanitation far below the world-city of Helior, where he finds peace, job security, and unlimited trash - here is Technical Fertilizer Operator Bill, a pure-hearted fool fighting a deluxe cast of robots, androids, and aliens in a never-ending losing battle to preserve his humanity while upholding the glory of the Empire! (248/0-7434-8707-9)
MMPB, 208pg $6.99

CONAN OF CIMMERIA VOLUME 2 SIGNED LIMITED DELUXE EDITION HC
by Robert E. Howard, with paintings & illustrations by Gary Gianni
Unchained! Untamed! Featuring original illustrations and stunning new, full-color oil plates from award-winning artist Gary Gianni, this second book in a three volume series presents Robert E. Howard's original Conan, restored and complete, with a wealth of never-before-seen material culled from the Howard archives including original ideas, notes, hand-drawn maps of the Hyborian world, and more! This special deluxe slipcased edition comes with an embossed cover, full-color plate, and dust jacket, and is signed and numbered by Gary Gianni. (133)
HC, PC $225.00

CONAN OF VENARIUM MMPB
by Harry Turtledove
Master alternative historian Turtledove (American Empire) authors this coming-of-age story of Robert E. Howard's barbarian hero! Cimmeria is at war with the invading Aquilonian Empire. On the verge of adulthood, Conan lives in a Cimmerian hamlet, caring for his ailing mother, working in his father's smithy, and courting the weaver's daughter. Yet, he burns to join the fight, but is deemed too young. Every Cimmerian longs to drive the intruders out with fire and sword, but they must stay their hands, for the Aquilonians have promised savage reprisals. Then, intolerably, the Aquilonian commander takes a wholly dishonorable interest in the young woman who has captured Conan's favorable eye. It's not a recipe for a peaceable outcome, as the forces of the Aquilonian imperialism have no idea what they're about to go up against! (256/0-765-34388-6)
MMPB, 272pg $6.99

DOCTOR WHO: SYNTHESPIANS MMPB
by Craig Hinton
Featuring the Sixth Doctor and Peri. In the 111th century, nostalgia is everything. TV from the 20th century is the new obsession, and on Reef Station One, Dixon of Dock Green and Z-Cars are ratings winners. But, an ancient, dying race sees this human outpost as a last hope for survival, while millionaire Walter J. Matheson III sees is as a marvelous business opportunity. When the Doctor and Peri arrive they find a fractured society dependent on film and TV, and the Republic's greatest entrepreneur in league with one of the Doctor's oldest foes. If they can't unravel the link between the two, they could end up in the deadliest soap opera of all time! (5739/0-563-48617-1)
MMPB, 288pg $6.95

DREAMER OF DUNE: THE BIOGRAPHY OF FRANK HERBERT TP
by Brian Herbert
In this fascinating picture of the furiously energetic, driven, and determined author of Dune, Frank Herbert, his eldest son, Brian, writes about his father's life with a truthful intensity that brings every facet of the man's brilliant, and sometimes troubled, genius to light. Insightful and provocative, containing family photos never published anywhere, this absorbing biography offers Brian Herbert's unique personal perspective on one of the most enigmatic and creative talents of out time. (256/0-765-30647-6)
SC, 6x9, 576pg, b&w $16.95

NEIL GAIMAN'S CORALINE MMPB
by Neil Gaiman, with illustrations by Dave McKean
Coraline resides in a middle-class flat with her parents, and eccentric old neighbors nearby. But this seemingly ordinary girl has an extraordinary secret: there's a door hidden in her home which leads to a nightmare mirror image of her house, neighborhood, and family. Unfortunately, it's governed by a cruel presence that has set its hungry gaze on Coraline! (120/0-06-057591-3)
MMPB, 208pg $5.99

THE SAVAGE TALES OF SOLOMON KANE TP
by Robert E. Howard, with illustrations by Gary Gianni
Collected in this volume, lavishly illustrated by award-winning artist Gary Gianni, are all of the stories and poems penned by Conan creator Robert E. Howard that make up the thrilling saga of the dour and deadly Puritan, Solomon Kane. Together they constitute a sprawling epic of weird fantasy adventure that stretches from 16th century England to remote African jungles, fraught with vengeful ghosts, bloodthirsty demons, and dark sorceries, all opposed by a grim reaper armed with a fanatic's faith and a warrior's savage heart. This edition also features exclusive story fragments, a biography of Howard by scholar Rusty Burke, and "In Memoriam," H. P. Lovecraft's moving tribute to his friend and fellow literary genius. (235/0-345-46150-9)
SC, 6x9, 432pg $15.95

T2: THE FUTURE WAR MMPB
by S. M. Stirling
The future war is now! When the United States government announces that all military and communications systems will be placed under the command of a brand-new, extremely powerful Artificial Intelligence named Skynet, Sarah and John Connor, along with ex-counter-terrorist agent, Dieter von Rossbach, desperately race to alert their allies. But, Skynet is active, sentient, and ready to terminate the human nuisance once and for all, heralding Judgment Day! But there is still one rallying cry of hope, one man who will step to the forefront of the long fight to keep humanity from extinction: John Connor. Who will triumph, man or machine, in the conclusion to author S. M. Stirling's Terminator trilogy! (120/0-380-80818-8)
MMPB, 384pg $7.99

TERRY PRATCHETT'S HAT FULL OF SKY HC
by Terry Pratchett
The boldest heroine ever to confront the Forces of Darkness with a frying pan is back in this spine-tingling sequel to The Wee Free Men! Tiffany Aching, incipient witch and cheese maker extraordinaire, is off to begin her apprenticeship in magic. But something is following Tiffany, an insidious presence that powerful witches cannot protect her from. Soon she will be beyond the help of even her blue, sword-wielding, six-inch-high allies, the Nac Mac Feegle, lost in body and soul, and no one to show her how to return. (120/0-06-058660-5)
HC, 6x9, 288pg $16.99

A THOUSAND ANGRY TEETH TP
by Del Stone Jr., with cover & illustrations by Dave Dorman
Private Eye Iguana is back and on another case in this second novella in Dave Dorman's Wasted Land series! And this time, it's about a dame. A dame with teeth, in an adventure with bite! (8147)
SC, 6x9, 176pg, b&w $12.95

WARHAMMER: SACRED FLESH MMPB
by Robin D. Laws
Chaos is on the move as a wake of terror and mutations overcome the Empire. Amidst the havoc, battlefield looter Angelica Fleischer meets up with a group of Pilgrims heading for a remote monastery in the dangerous Blackfire Pass. (4245/1-84416-091-2)
MMPB, 256pg $7.99

WILLIAM STOUT: THE NEW DINOSAURS TP
by William Stout & William Service
Originally published at $24.95! Featuring over 70 pages of full-color and dozens of black-and-white illustrations, plus 32 all-new pages of stunning, elaborate paintings and art - all rendered by William Stout - this revised volume presents a scientifically accurate and fantastic new look at the way dinosaurs lived. (7196/0-7434-0724-5)
SC, 8x11, 192pg, FC $9.99

HOW-TO

ACTION CARTOONING TP
written & illustrated by Ben Caldwell
From every aspect of creative cartooning including supplies, character creation, developing mood, and character personality endowment techniques, to instruction on sending those heroic figures into running, jumping, punching, kicking action in fully realized scenes, this jam-packed how-to book by former Marvel Comics cartoonist Ben Caldwell offers everything a budding artist needs to render dynamic super-heroes and their atmospheric world. (567/0-8069-8739-1)
SC, 8x11, 96pg, PC $9.95

FUNDAMENTALS OF CHARACTER ANIMATION TP WITH CD
by Timothy Albee
This book and CD offering from industry veteran Timothy Albee - whose credits include Walt Disney Feature Animation, Warner Brothers/Infogrames, and Babylon 5 - provides beginning 3D animators with the basics of how to animate with any of the three popular animation software packages - Maya, 3DS Max, and LightWave 3D. (5793/1-55622-248-3)
SC, 9x7, 400pg, FC $49.95

HOW TO CREATE VIRTUAL BEAUTIES TP
Edited by Agosto
Hollywood animation and game design have become increasingly informed by the Japanese manga aesthetic, with computer applications evolving into the ideal tools for executing these designs. Not limited to the basics of traditional pen-and-ink rendering and featuring over 300 full-color illustrations, this comprehensive guide illustrates and explains how to use today's digital imaging technology - and all the options it affords for saving, editing, animation, and manipulation - to create exquisite renderings of beautiful, elegant, and realistic characters. (120/0-06-056771-6)
SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $19.95

MOVIES & TV

ALIEN VS. PREDATOR NOVELIZATION MMPB
by Marc Cerasini
Introducing the thrilling novelization of the summer blockbuster movie starring the iconic monsters from two of the scariest film franchises ever, Alien vs. Predator! The unearthing of an ancient pyramid buried in Antarctica sends a team of scientists and adventurers to the frozen continent, where they make a terrifying discovery: two alien races engaged in the ultimate battle. No matter who wins, we lose! (120/0-06-073537-6)
MMPB, 288pg $6.99

BEHIND THE MASK OF THE HORROR ACTOR TP
by Doug Bradley, with a foreword by Clive Barker
From the creations of Lon Chaney and Boris Karloff to the faces of modern-day horror like Leatherface, Freddy Krueger, and Jason, Hellraiser star and Pinhead icon, Doug Bradley, offers this unique, introspective guide to cinema monsters and the men who portrayed them. (133/1-84023-807-0)
SC, 6x9, 272pg, PC $14.95

MORE 100% JACKIE CHAN TP
by Richard Cooper & Mike Leeder
This second volume to the official Jackie Chan companion series contains more exclusive interviews with Chan and his co-stars, complemented by rare and previously unseen photos, articles on his early career, and details on his upcoming feature film, Around the World in 80 Days. (133/1-84023-888-7)
SC, 10x8, 160pg, b&w $17.95

THE PUNISHER NOVELIZATION MMPB
by D. A. Stern
The official novelization of the feature film starring Thomas Jane and John Travolta based on the Marvel Comics icon, The Punisher! Up until now, FBI undercover agent, Frank Castle, has beaten considerable odds. A former Special Forces operative, he's finally moving out of the field and into a desk job - and a normal life with his wife and son. But, Castle's world is shaken to its core by a nightmare he has long feared: his family is executed as a repercussion from his final undercover assignment. With unparalleled intensity, ferocious intelligence, and fearless actions, Castle seeks to punish the murderers - and finds the one thing he least expected: redemption! (235/0-345-47566-9)
MMPB, 320pg $6.99

SMALLVILLE YOUNG ADULT MMPBS
In the Smallville book series, young adult readers join Clark Kent, Lana Lang, and Lex Luthor in original adventures, complete with all the strange happenings that Smallville fans love!
NOVEL #7 "RUNAWAY"-MMPB (295/0-316-73476-4) $5.99
NOVEL #8 "GREED"-MMPB (295/0-316-73477-2) $5.99

STARGATE SG-1: THE ESSENTIAL SCRIPTS TP
by Sharon Gosling
Far more than a script book, this essential Stargate SG-1 series guide is packed with bonus material including an in-depth introduction about writing for the show, deleted scenes, commentary and background, plus exclusive interviews with the writers, directors, and cast members. The following original Stargate SG-1 shooting scripts - complete with annotations - were specially selected for this volume: "2010," "Abyss," "The Fifth Race," "The Torment of Tantalus," "Window of Opportunity," and "Wormhole Xtreme." (133/1-84023-887-9)
SC, 6x9, 352pg, b&w $17.95

POP CULTURE

JAPANESE GAME GRAPHICS TP
edited by Works Corporation
Featuring over 600 stunning illustrations, this comprehensive exploration showcases the remarkable production teams and stunning digital achievements behind 26 of the most popular titles in the Japanese video game market, including Armored Core 3, Final Fantasy X-2, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, Panzer Dragoon Orta, Soul Calibur II, and Unlimited Saga, among others. (120/0-06-056772-4)
SC, 8x11, 176pg, FC $29.95

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S BIG BOOK OF TRUE FACTS HC
edited by Scott Rubin
Before Jay Leno's "Headlines," before the New York Post's "Weird but True," there was National Lampoon's "True Facts" - hilarious, real-life advertisements, stupefying signs, weird wedding announcements, and other completely absurd-but-true samples of real-life funny stuff. This completely new and unique volume collects National Lampoon's wacky, true, and amazingly stupid "True Facts." (256/1-59071-029-0)
SC, 8x11, 208pg, b&w $19.95

SKATEBOARD STICKERS TP
by Mark Munson & Steve Cardwell
This celebration of the skateboard customization frenzy phenomenon brings together 350 of the most memorable stickers ever designed, complete with anecdotes from the designers who create these stickers and the skateboarders who use them. A bonus, specially commissioned skateboard sticker by legendary designer Wes Humpston is also included. (120/01-85669-379-1)
SC, 9x10, 144pg, FC $24.95

TRACI LORDS: UNDERNEATH IT ALL TP
by Traci Elizabeth Lords
One of America's most misunderstood stars-a woman who almost brought down an entire industry-bares her soul in this illuminating personal story that sets the record straight. Traci Lords: Underneath It All is the true story of former teen porn queen, electronica maven, and cult movie and TV star Traci Lord's journey through a nightmare world of pain and desperation as she searched for a life of meaning, fulfillment, and ultimate salvation. (120/0-06-050821-3)
MATURE READERS
SC, 6x9, 304pg $13.95

PULP FICTION

COMPLIMENTS OF THE DOMINO LADY TP
by Lars Anderson, with cover & interior illustrations by Jim Steranko
Prowl through the alleyways and smoking rooms in these pulp noir thrillers, and discover the mystery and beauty of Domino Lady! Featuring a startling new cover and interior illustrations by Jim Steranko, this anthology collects all six, original Domino Lady pulp tales that initially appeared in Saucy Romantic Adventures and Mystery Adventure Magazine. (5003)
SC, 96pg, b&w $14.95

THE FANTASTIC WORLDS OF CLARK ASHTON SMITH TP
edited by James Van Hise
Boasting stunning illustrations from the likes of Basil Wolverton, Richard Corben, Frank R. Paul, Allen Koszowski, Rick McCollum, and Tim Kirk, this book examines the life and work of Tales of Wonder, Weird Tales, and Wonder Stories pulp visionary Clark Ashton Smith through a series of published articles and original material. (539)
SC, 8x11, 128pg $9.95

MEN'S ADVENTURE MAGAZINES IN POSTWAR AMERICA TP
edited by Jim Heimann
Men's magazines first appeared in great numbers after World War II and the Korean War. Sometimes sexy, sometimes violent, sometimes shocking, these striking color images of cover art and interior illustrations fully capture the heyday of American male popular culture, showcasing the heady violence and sensual sex drive that distinguished the hot-selling and sometimes disreputable periodical publications. (8075/3-8228-2517-4)
SC, 7x10, 576pg, FC $39.99

SPIDER-MAN

SPIDER-MAN 2: BEHIND THE MASK ACTIVITY BOOK WITH WINDOW CLINGS
Is Peter Parker pretending to be Spider-Man, or is Spider-Man pretending to be Peter Parker? With awesome coloring pages, challenging activities, and a page of web-slinging window clings, young readers will see exactly what's hidden behind the mask of everybody's favorite friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. (7057/0-439-44439-X)
SC, 7x10, 32pg $3.99

SPIDER-MAN 2: HOW TO DRAW TP
Spidey fans can grab a pencil and learn to draw Spider-Man in the most heroic poses possible in this thrilling book that teaches young, budding artists how to draw their favorite wall-crawler. (7057/0-439-65080-1)
SC, 7x10, 32pg $3.99

SPIDER-MAN 2 YOUNG READERS TPS
Get bitten by Spider-Man fever with this selection of young reader novels featuring web-slinging adventures in the world of the Spider-Man 2 feature film! Peter Parker struggles with the shadows of his past, his secret love for Mary Jane, and Harry Osborn's desire to seek revenge on Spider-Man for his father's murder. But, a new evil surfaces in the form of Otto Octavius - Doc Ock - to weave an even bigger tangle of danger and intrigue for our wall-crawling wonder!
IT'S HARD BEING SPIDER-MAN (120/0-06-057133-0) $4.99
JUNIOR NOVELIZATION (120/0-06-057132-2) $4.99
MOVIE STORYBOOK (120/0-06-057136-5) $7.99
SPIDER FOE (120/0-06-057134-9) $4.99

SPIDER-MAN 2: WALLCRAWLER ACTIVITY BOOK WITH STICKY TOY
In this activity book, Spider-Man's climbing ability is the focus of the fun and challenging games, puzzles, and coloring pages inside. A sticky, wall-crawling toy spider comes blistered on the cover. (7057/0-439-55260-5)
SC, 7x10, 32pg $4.99

SPIDER-MAN 2: WEBSLINGER ACTIVITY BOOK WITH STICKY TOY
How cool would it be to be able to shoot out strands of super-strong webbing? Now, aspiring web-heads can learn about Spider-Man's amazing power in this coloring/activity book. Plus, kids can mimic Spidey's web-clinging abilities with the sticky Spider-Man hand and throw loop blistered on the cover. (7057/0-439-35452-8)
SC, 7x10, 32pg $4.99

STAR TREK

STAR TREK ENTERPRISE: SHOCKWAVE MMPB
by Paul Ruditis
A novelization based on the Star Trek: Enterprise "Shockwave" first season finale and second season opener written by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga. Recalled after the tragic and unexpected events that resulted in the destruction of the Paraagam deep-space colony by the Starship Enterprise NX-01, Captain Jonathan Archer knows that the Vulcan High Command has convinced Starfleet of what they have long insisted - humans are not ready for space exploration. But, the mysterious presence of Crewman Daniels - who claims to be from the 31st century and a foot soldier in the temporal cold war - and the startling revelations he's imparted, sets Archer in a race against time to prove the Enterprise's innocence. (120/0-7434-6456-7)
MMPB, 320pg $6.99

STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION: A TIME TO HATE MMPB
by Robert Greenberger
What Commander William Riker and the Enterprise crew believed was a cure for the ailing population of Delta Sigma IV, has instead triggered worldwide carnage, as long-suppressed aggression and hostility are suddenly and violently unleashed. Now, caught in a world on the brink of self-destruction, Captain Jean-Luc Picard - a man still waging his own personal battle for redemption in the eyes of his commanding officers - must somehow find a way to resolve this catastrophic event and save his crew, even as the implications of his actions may ultimately doom an entire race. (248/0-7434-6298-0)
MMPB, 248pg $6.99

SUPER-HEROES

BATMAN #4: THE BIRTHDAY BASH TP
by Pat McGreal, with illustrations by Rick Burchett
This fourth in the Batman series of chapter books features the dark knight detective's arch-nemesis, The Joker! (7057/0-439-47099-4)
SC, 6x9, 40pg $3.99

JLA: EXTERMINATORS MMPB
by Christopher Golden
When a mass outbreak of super-powered individuals threatens the world, the JLA determines that latent meta-human abilities are being triggered by an alien contagion, one that's spreading throughout Earth as it transforms its hosts into monstrous engines of destruction. Racing to contain the infection, the world's greatest super-heroes link the parasitic plague to an alien invasion from the team's earliest days and make a horrifying discovery: the JLS itself is responsible for the imminent disaster they now face! (248/0-7434-1715-1)
MMPB $6.99

WONDER WOMAN CHAPTER BOOKS
by Nina Jaffe, with illustrations by Ben Caldwell
Wonder Woman has been a classic icon and the perfect role model for girls for decades. Now young readers can experience a wonderfully fresh, new look for this amazing crime-fighter as they learn about her transformation from Amazon Princess to super-hero in these exciting chapter books.
AMAZON PRINCESS (120/0-06-056522-5) - SC, 5x7, 64pg $4.99
JOURNEY BEGINS (120/0-06-056521-7) - SC, 5x7, 64pg $4.99