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More samurai action in an unexpected setting from top creators Ron Marz and Luke Ross. SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW On sale January 26 Flying Wing Ornament, 3-4 inches wide, fully paintedd polyresin, packaged in full-color box, $14.99 Atomizer Ornament, 3-4 inches wide, fully paintedd polyresin, packaged in full-color box, $14.99 Famous scientists around the world have mysteriously disappeared, and Gotham City Chronicle reporter Polly Perkins and ace aviator Sky Captain are investigating. With the help of squadron commander Franky they travel the world risking their lives to stop Dr. Totenkopf, the evil mastermind behind a plot to destroy the earth. A modern interpretation of classic sci-fi, Paramount Pictures' film "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow" combines CGI technology, 1940s design elements reminiscent of Metropolis, well-known actors (Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Angelina Jolie), and the brooding, shadowy noir atmosphere of paranoid 50s robot films, such as The Day the Earth Stood Still and Forbidden Planet. In celebration of such truly inspired filmmaking, we have designed 2 ornaments based on props from the movie: the bird-like plane of the bad guys and the ingenious ray gun created by the film's sidekick inventor. THE SOPRANOS LICENSE PLATES On sale March 9 The Sopranos license plate, 12" x 6", embossed tin, and shrink- wrapped, $14.99 Bada Bing! license plate, 12" x 6", embossed tin, and shrink- wrapped, $14.99 After the success of our magnets and coaster set featuring HBO's The Sopranos, Dark Horse is pleased to include the hit series in our line of license plates. These embossed tin license plates can be attached to a car, or hung on a wall like a sign. Each plate is approximately 12" x 6", embossed tin, shrink-wrapped. SPYBOY: FINAL EXAM TPB PETER DAVID (W), POP MHAN (A), NORMAN LEE (A), and DAN JACKSON (C) On sale March 30, SC, 96pg, FC, 6" x 9", $12.95 This is it, boys and girls! Alex Fleming, a.k.a. SpyBoy, comes face to face with his greatest challenges ever-his senior prom, his graduation from high school, and the long-awaited revelation of the truth about his mother! Tossed into this already volatile mix is SpyGuy, a deadly new villain who cleverly disguises himself as a substitute teacher! In this collection, Alex's world is turned upside down when the local police discover his hidden stash of weapons and conclude that he's a terrorist. Will SpyBoy clear his name and survive graduation day, or will he be blown to SpyBits? Find out, in the clever and action-packed SpyBoy: Final Exam! Collecting the four-issue miniseries. The fast-paced action-adventure of SpyBoy appeals to readers from ages 10 to 100! STAR WARS: EMPIRE #30 "Sons" (part 2 of 5) THOMAS ANDREWS (W), ADRIANA MELO (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and TOMAS GIORELLO (Cover) On sale February 2, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Luke, Leia, and their companions have been taken prisoner on Jabiim by the very Rebels they've come to help. Worse, the only people from whom they could expect any help-X-wing pilots Wedge Antilles and Hobbie Klivian-are up to their necks in trouble themselves. To top it off, an Imperial fleet is headed for the planet with orders to kill or capture everybody! Luke thinks he can find a way out of their current predicament if he can just figure out what it was that his father-Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker-did twenty years ago that caused this whole mess! STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 4-THE HEART OF THE REBELLION TPB JUDD WINICK (W), RON MARZ (W), WELLES HARTLEY (W), RANDY STRADLEY (W), PAUL CHADWICK (A), DAVIDE FABBRI (A), TOMAS GIORELLO (A), ADRIANA MELO (A), and CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA (A) On sale March 30, SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10", $17.95 She was the catalyst that helped to turn a rag-tag rebellion into the Rebel Alliance. She provided the impetus for the "Heroes of Yavin" in their attack on the Death Star. And she was the spark that ignited the flames of passion in one of the galaxy's most notorious rogues. "She," of course, is Princess Leia, the leader- and heart-of the Rebellion against Palpatine's galactic Empire. The four stories in this volume follow Leia from the weeks just before the events in A New Hope, to the time just before The Empire Strikes Back-from her first transforming experience with armed rebellion, to facing the ramifications of consequences of the destruction of her home planet, to the beginnings of true love. This volume collects the Star Wars: Valentine one-shot, plus issues #5-#6 and #20-#22 of the ongoing Empire series. STAR WARS: OBSESSION #4 (of 5) HADEN BLACKMAN (W), BRIAN CHING (A), BRIAN CHING and BRAD ANDERSON (Cover) On sale February 16, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Still convinced that Dark Jedi Asajj Ventress is alive, Obi-Wan Kenobi leads Anakin Skywalker and Senator Bail Organa to the grisly graveyard world of Boz Pity. They're hopelessly out- numbered, but Obi-Wan's obsession has made him blind to the danger. Fortunately, help is on the way. Rig for action as Mace Windu leads a battalion of Jedi and an army of clone troopers to the rescue! All of your favorite Jedi guest star, as well as villains Count Dooku and General Grievous. Plus, the return of ARC Trooper Alpha! STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #74 "The Siege of Saleucami" (part 1 of 4) JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (A), and BRAD ANDERSON (C) On sale February 23, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The final arc in Republic before Star Wars Episode III: The Revenge of the Sith! The events in this story will tie directly into the film! The Outer Rim Sieges have begun, and Jedi Master Oppo Rancisis leads the Republic forces in a desperate drive against a new and major Separatist threat on the planet Saleucami. Aayla Secura and her army must punch through the Separatist fleet to bring re- enforcements and much needed supplies. On the surface of the planet-and beneath it-battles rage, and betrayal simmers! The Dark Jedi Sora Bulq has allies . and one may be among the Jedi themselves! TRIGUN ANIME MANGA "WOLFWOOD".25c (one-shot) Based on the novel by YASUHIRO NIGHTOW and the animation produced by MADHOUSE On sale February 9, FC, 24pg, $.25 Trigun is the manga and anime sensation, sweeping America with its conflicted and funny characters, frantic action, and a style that defies age barriers. Of the two most noticeable characters in Trigun, Wolfwood plays the foil against Vash the Stampede, with his negative view of humanity and gigantic cross-like gun, this fighting priest is far from docile. This twenty-five cent, right-to-left reading comic centers on Wolfwood's dark character, and introduces the reader to the second volume of the Trigun Anime Manga series from Dark Horse Comics. Will Wolfwood ever understand Vash's desire to never kill another human? Will he be able to protect our red-coated hero from dying himself? Time will tell. Get your introduction to the gunslinging man of the cloth with 24 pages of brilliant color and bountiful action. USAGI YOJIMBO #82 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale February 23, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 Internationally beloved creator Stan Sakai continues his celebrated, ongoing samurai adventure, Usagi Yojimbo! In this issue, the rabbit ronin once again encounters Koyama Matabei, the samurai on a sanctioned vendetta for his father's four killers. Honor demands that he place their heads on his father 's grave, and he is hot on the trail of the final murderer. Three down, one to go . but why is Usagi, who helped Matabei in issue #53, now determined to stand in his way?! Find out this month, in "Vendetta's End"! USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 19: FATHERS AND SONS TPB & LTD STAN SAKAI (W/A) TPB, on sale March 2, SC, 184pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $15.95 LTD, on sale March 23, Ltd. Ed., 184pg, 6" x 9", $59.95 Master storyteller Stan Sakai opens this brand-new collection with a deadly ambush on the fugitive Lone Goat Assassin and his child, Gorogoro. Lone Goat is victorious, but wounded-and his son is too young to help. Unable to seek proper medical attention, Lone Goat collapses in an abandoned house. What he needs is a knowledgeable ronin, and soon! Elsewhere, Usagi is in a desperate search for his young companion, Jotaro, who has eluded murderous kidnappers. His is a panic that only rises out of fatherly love, though he has kept the secret of Jotaro's parentage from the boy throughout their travels together. If they are able to continue on to Kitanoji Temple, will the rabbit samurai confess before they part ways? Featuring appearances by readers' favorite characters-including the deadly Neko Ninja. Collecting issues 69- #75 of the ongoing series. +++++ Archie Comics titles shipping February 2005 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR GETS FASHIONABLE WITH AN ALL-NEW LOOK INSPIRED BY WOMEN'S AND TEEN MAGAZINES! Hot on the heels of the Betty & Veronica fashion line made exclusively for Kitson-the boutique where the chic and the Hollywood elite shop-as well as this May's BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #66, which featured a story that imagined Betty & Veronica designing those Kitson's fashions--comes the most fabulous fashion news of the season! Yes, Betty & Veronica are taking it to the next level. Move over, YM, Seventeen and Cosmo Girl- from here on out, girls can get the scoop on the coolest clothes, hottest celebs, and latest trends from Betty & Veronica! Not to mention advice on how to avoid the mean girls and win the hearts of their favorite boys. In addition to comic book stories covering these themes, readers can look forward to fresh features like personality quizzes, fashion pages & more! It all begins in BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #69, shipping this February! Each issue will have a cover inspired by women's and teen magazines. The first stories in this new look and theme include: "Fashion Don'ts": Betty and Veronica decide the "burden" of fashion shouldn't rest entirely on girls' shoulders, and decided to give the boys of Riverdale High a makeover... but will the boys still be duds even in their new duds? "Fairytale Fashion": Ginger asks Betty to help her come up with some new fashion ideas for her latest magazine article, and a fateful night of babysitting provides her with the inspiration she needs! "Prom Here to Eternity": It's a trip through fashion history in this story that highlights the century's prom fashions. BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #69, ships 2/9. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. SCRIPTS AND ART: Dan Parent. FEBRUARY IS A MONTH FOR ARCHIE MILESTONE AS TWO TITLES TOP 200 ISSUES! After 63 years of publishing, if there's one thing Archie Comics is famous for, it's longevity. Many of Archie's titles have celebrated milestone issues over the years. This February, two more popular Archie comic books will celebrate milestone issues. First up is LAUGH DIGEST #200. Like all Archie digests, it is filled with new stories and classic tales depicting the Archie cast of characters exactly as the fans have grown to know and love them. This issue, the spotlight is on the females. In "Getting the Spirit," a wealthy benefactor promises to build a new science wing for Riverdale High, with one catch: the cheerleading squad must win a major award! This leads to an all- out recruitment effort and a risky gimmick: cheer in retro outfits and perform routines from 50 years ago! Don't miss this pep-filled story, with guest-appearances from Sabrina and Josie & the Pussycats! LAUGH DIGEST #200 ships 2/9. Next is JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #200, one of the most popular of the beloved Archie digest titles. Issue #200 is no exception; in fact, the lead story explores the amazing relationship between the title stars, Archie and Jughead as its never been explored before! In "The Big Feud;' Archie and Jughead are as friendly as they've ever been... so what could possibly threaten to tear them apart?! Will true friendship be salvaged or is this the end of the best buddies forever? You won't believe the answers in this funny and poignant tale! JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #200 ships 2/23. Both digests are 96-pages in full-color for $2.39 US. SONIC'S 13th YEAR AS A COMIC BOOK SUPERSTAR IS UPON US... BUT WILL HE SURVIVE THE DEADLY FOE THAT THREATENS HIS VERY EXISTENCE?! Sonic The Hedgehog has achieved something few comic book characters from the 1990s have: his title has survived for over a dozen years! Why? Chalk it up to a fiercely loyal fan base (comprised of a surprising number of adults in addition to children) who take their hero as seriously as fans of Star Trek! The comic books offer fans adventures, which go beyond the video games and animated cartoons to expand the Sonic universe- and the personalities of the characters who populate it. Now, as we start the countdown to Sonic's landmark 150th issue, the future of that universe and all it stands for hangs in the balance, as Sonic does battle in the most anticipated... and dreaded... conflict of his career! The pulse-pounding action never lets up in "The Good, the Bad and the Unknown: Prototype," the story that kicks off SONIC THE HEDGEHOG # 146. The first part of a four-part story to continue over the next four issues lays down the gauntlet: Shadow is back and he's looking for a showdown with Sonic! As if Shadow wasn't enough other threats, both old and new, are lurking in the darkness. With an event this big rocking Sonic's world, could the attention of Dr. Robotnik be too far off? Don't dare miss what is perhaps the most dire situation Sonic's ever faced! SCRIPT: Ken Penders. ART: Steven Butler (pencils) & Jim Amash (inks). SONIC THE HEDGEHOG # 146, ships 2/9. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. ARCHIE #555, ships 2/ 16. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "That Guy": Confident he's keeping Veronica from getting jealous, Archie insists a girl who recognizes him is mistaking him for someone else... until she reminisces about all the goofy things that "someone else" did! SCRIPT: Craig Boldman. ART: Stan Goldberg. "Modern Marvelous!": Archie's parents complain that modern technology has made them lazy, so Archie takes them to the gym to work out on modern exercise machines! SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Stan Goldberg. "King for a Day!": Mr. Weatherbee allows Archie to fill his shoes for the day... 'nuff said! SCRIPT: Bill Golliher. ART: Stan Goldberg. ARCHIE & FRIENDS #89, ships 2/2. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "Give Us Some Space": When The Archies play at the pre-launch party for Mr. Lodge's commercial passenger spacecraft's first flight, their performance isn't the only thing that's out of this world! Will they reach the ends of the galaxy before they hit the top of the charts?! SCRIPT: Bill Golliher. ART: Rex Lindsey. ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST # 159, ships 2/16. Full color digest format, $3.59 US. Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talent. BETTY # 145. ships 2/23. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "Worth the Effort?": Fed up with Veronica's tardiness, Archie asks Betty out instead... but will he be in time for the ever-prompt Betty? SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb. ART: Stan Goldberg. "Now Playing": Veronica installs a home theater that's more "theater" than home, but Betty's just hoping Archie will cuddle up at her modest home and watch a "low-tech" DVD instead! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg. BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #69, ships 2/9. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. IT'S AN ALL-NEW LOOK FOR BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR! Taking cues from women's and teen magazines, the series takes on fashion, relationship advice, the latest trends and more! In addition to comic book stories covering these themes, readers can look forward to fresh features like personality quizzes, fashion pages & more! "Fashion Don'ts": Betty and Veronica decide the "burden" of fashion shouldn't rest entirely on girls' shoulders and give the boys of Riverdale High a makeover... but will the boys still be duds even in their new duds? "Fairytale Fashion": Ginger asks Betty to help her come up with some new fashion ideas for her latest magazine article, and a fateful night of babysitting provides her with all the inspiration she needs! "Prom Here to Eternity": It's a trip through fashion history in this story that highlights the century's prom fashions. SCRIPTS AND ART: Dan Parent. BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST # 131, ships 2/2. Full color digest format, $3.59 US. What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. SCRIPT AND ART: Various talent. JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #200, ships 2/23. Full color digest format, $2.39 US. JOIN THE CROWNED AND THE CLUMSY FOR A VERY SPECIAL MILESTONE 200th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE! "The Big Feud": Archie and Jughead are the best of friends... they have been for years... so what could possibly threaten to tear them apart?! Will true friendship be salvaged or is this the end of the best buddies forever? You won't believe the answers in this funny and poignant tale! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg. LAUGH DIGEST #200, ships 2/9. Full color digest format, $2.39 US. IT'S A MILESTONE 200th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE FOR RIVERDALE) FAVORITE TEENS, AND THE WHOLE HIGH SCHOOL IS CELEBRATING! "Getting the Spirit": A wealthy benefactor has promised to build a new science wing and more for Riverdale High, with one catch: the cheerleading squad must win a major award! This leads to an all-out recruitment effort and a risky gimmick: cheer in retro outfits and perform routines from 50 years ago! Don't miss this pep-filled story, with guest- appearances from Sabrina and Josie & the Pussycats! SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Stan Goldberg. PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #92, ships 2/23. Full color digest format, $3.59 US. The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. SCRIPT & ART: Various talent. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG # 146, ships 2/9. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. THE MOST ANTICIPATED... AND DREADED... STORY IN SONIC HISTORY BEGINS HERE! "The Good, the Bad and the Unknown: Prototype" Part I of 4: It's all been leading up to this: Shadow is back and he's looking for a showdown with Sonic As if that wasn't enough, other threats both old and new are lurking in the darkness... and with an event this big rocking Sonic's world, could the attention of Dr. Robotnik be too far off? Don't dare miss what may be the direst situation Sonic has ever faced! SCRIPT: Ken Penders. ART: Steven Butler (pencils) & Jim Amash (inks). "Out of Your Shell": Shadow isn't the only one back; in this story, Tommy the Turtle also makes a return appearance- but can he find his place with Sonic and the Freedom Fighters? Prepare to be "Shell"-shocked once again! SCRIPT: Romy Chacon. ART: Ron Lim (pencils) & Rich Koslowski (inks). "Circuit Me": Princess Sally always has her super intelligent device from the future, N.I.C.O.L.E. with her. But when a lab accident goes wrong will N.I.C.O.L.E. leave Sally trapped for a chance at life? SCRIPT: Romy Chacon. ART: AI Bigley (pencils) & Mike Higgins (inks). VERONICA # 159, ships 2/16. 32-page, full color comic, $2.19 US. "Fire Power": Move over Donald-Riverdale's resident tycoon is considering a TV showoff his of own. With Veronica's friends vying to be his assistant, it may be a oneshot special instead of a series! SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Dan Parent. "Space Case": Veronica's ego hurtles out of orbit when the National Space Station names a star after her! SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent. _________________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------- - End of another Issue .. GIVE A KID A COMIC TODAY! When I get real bored, I like to drive downtown and get a great parking spot, then sit in my car and count how many people ask me if I'm leaving. 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