Previews #269 (vol. XXI #2, feb11) previews publications
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THE MEOWMORPHOSIS SC (W) Franz Kafka, Cook Coleridge Meet Gregor Samsa, a humble young man who works as a fabric salesman to support his parents and sister. His life goes strangely awry when he wakes up late for work and discovers that, inexplicably, he is now a man-sized baby kitten. His family freaks out: Yes, their son is OMG sooo cute, but what good is cute when there are bills to pay? And how can Gregor be so selfish as to devote all his attention to a scrap of ribbon? As his new feline identity threatens to eat away at his personality, Gregor desperately tries to survive this bizarre, bewhiskered ordeal in The Meowmorphosis, a bold, startling, and fuzzy-wuzzy new edition of Kafka’s classic nightmare tale. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 320pgs, PC SRP: $12.95 THAT'S NOT YOUR MOMMY ANYMORE: A ZOMBIE TALE SC (W) Matt Mogk (A) Aja Wells In the ongoing effort to warn an unprepared world of the rising danger from zombie attacks, one vulnerable group has been left out — small children. That's Not Your Mommy Anymore offers social workers, counselors, and educators a helpful new tool to communicate with hard-to-reach at-risk youth. This inviting and entertaining children’s book tells an entertaining story in rhyming text even as it teaches other telltale signs that mom has been bitten by a zombie! Rabid zombie fans will be highly entertained by this hilarious parody that adult readers are sure to love as much as the real children books they enjoyed as kids. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9 1/4 x, 32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 YOU MIGHT BE A ZOMBIE AND OTHER BAD NEWS SC (W) Cracked.com You're going to wish you never picked up this book. Some facts are too terrifying to teach in school. Unfortunately, Cracked.com is more than happy to fill you in: * A zombie apocalypse? It could happen. 50% of humans are infected with a parasite that can take over your brain. * Think dolphins are our friends? Then these sex-crazed thrill killers of the sea have you right where they want you. * Think you're going to choose whether or not to buy this book? Scientists say your brain secretly makes all your decisions10 seconds before you even know what they are! NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 6x8, 288pgs SRP: $14.00
Similar in scope and breadth to the Gothic & Lolita Bible, Goth Loli brings focus to costume creation, composition, and fashionable accessories, complete with designs and original clothing pattern papers. Japanese text. (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Magazine, 112pgs, PC SRP: $21.80
Gothic Lolita, or "GothLoli," is a costuming craze popular among Japanese teenagers and young women which emphasizes Victorian-style girl's clothing, often imitating the look of Victorian porcelain dolls. Packed with full-color photographs and imagery, this guide features many variations of the Gothic Lolita style, as well as original design patterns and reference material to craft your own costumes. Japanese text. (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Magazine, 130pgs, FC SRP: $33.00
The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan has a new look and a larger format! Plus, the monthly "How to Build..." feature, which shows readers how to build and customize the latest and greatest Gundam kits from Bandai! Japanese text. (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Magazine, 400pgs, PC SRP: $14.90
Megami is the best Japanese anime magazine for tons of free giveaways, as well as full-color artwork and posters! Includes telephone cards, punch-out "character stands," stickers, and much more! Japanese text. (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Magazine, 174pgs, PC SRP: $20.60
Newtype is the top source for all your anime and manga needs! It features all of the latest news on anime, manga, music, and games. Includes toy and model reviews, interviews with directors and actors, and columns by industry experts. Japanese text. (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Magazine, FC SRP: $16.00
This deluxe, limited edition publication examines the importance of the first James Bond film, not only as an opening entry in the 007 franchise, but also as an important landmark in the history of cinema itself. It also includes a loot at Stunt Coordinator Bob Simmons' work in the premier 007 film. 36 pages packed with many rare and never-before-seen images! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 36pgs, PC SRP: $18.00
(W) Simon Sheridan Simon Sheridan traces the history of the British sex film from its beginnings in coy nudist camp films such as Some Like It Cool (directed by Michael Winner in 1960) through the boom years of the Confessions films to its demise in the early 1980s. This expanded new edition includes an updated filmography and previously unpublished interview material and stills. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 8x11, 304pgs, PC SRP: $34.95
SFX is the biggest, brightest and boldest science fiction magazine in the world, filled to the brim with everything you ever wanted to know about sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. Well-known for its irreverent-but-fond attitude towards the genres, SFX is Britain's best-selling sci-fi and fantasy magazine! Explore the depths of some of the greatest minds in literary sci-fi and comicdom and read reviews of all the latest films, DVDs, and books. (C: 0-1-2) ISSUE #208—Magazine, FC SRP: $9.99 ISSUE #209—Magazine, FC SRP: $9.99 SUPERNATURAL MAGAZINE Writer and director Robert Singer talks Season Six along with Jared and Jensen! Father figure Jim Beaver tells all about Bobby. Plus, we get more special effects secrets from the FX Men! Available in both Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive cover editions. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #162 Video Watchdog is the original, ultimate bimonthly review of Horror, Sci-fi and Cult films on DVD, with serious, in-depth reviews and articles on domestic and import releases by the best writers in the field! You can read a lot of guesswork on the Internet, but the facts aren't "in" until you read them in Video Watchdog! (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $8.95
(E) Lainie Speiser Confessions of the Hundred Hottest Porn Stars reveals the sexy, behind-the-scenes stories of the most popular porn stars of today and yesterday. Accompanied by the star’s favorite photo, each "confession" offers an insider's look at the industry and covers everything from the best sexual techniques to the stars' first performances, toughest moments on film, and what porn stars like and don’t like to do. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x8, 224pgs SRP: $19.99
(W) Joel Jessup The essential guide to the adorably pudgy-cheeked (and occasionally creepy) garden-dwellers known as Gnomes! Packed full of fascinating gnome facts, funny captions, and more than 100 charming images of adorable gnomes, this book is ideal for all gnome and humor enthusiasts alike. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x7, 128pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 LOCUS #603 Locus is the science-fiction and fantasy community's journal of record, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by well-known authors. Magazine, B&W SRP: $6.95
(W) Edmond Hamilton (A) Earle K. Bergey, H.W. Wesso, Others The second of six hardcover volumes, this edition collects the four Captain Future novels from the 1941 run of the original pulp magazine. Captain Future was conceived as a stellar version of Doc Savage, and with each issue, readers thrilled to the cosmic adventures of the brave Captain and his Futuremen, as they defended the solar system against corruption and villainy. Includes a gallery of the original magazines' interior illustrations, along with a full-color dustjacket. Introduction by noted pulp scholar, Bertil Falk. HC, 6x9, 776pgs, B&W SRP: $40.00 DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 46 Thrill to the original pulp adventures of DC Comics' "First Wave" crimebuster as the Man of Bronze returns in two action-packed thrillers by Lester Dent writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, weird green soul slaves attack Manhattan, propelling Doc and his Iron Men to faraway Asia to confront The Mystic Mullah! Next, after a mystery box arrives at Doc Savage's headquarters, its enigmatic contents ignite a murderous chain of events in Terror Takes 7! This classic pulp reprint showcases both original color pulp covers by Walter M. Baumhofer and Emery Clarke, Paul Orban's classic interior illustrations, plus historical commentary by Will Murray, writer of seven Doc Savage novels. (C: 0-1-1) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
(W) Edmond Hamilton (A) Leo Morey, Frank R. Paul, Others This is the third volume in the series, collecting the complete works of prolific pulp scribe Edmond Hamilton! This volume collects 11 tales of future war, terrestrial doom, and temporal terror by an early master of science fiction (and writer of Superman and Batman comics in the '50s and '60s). Featuring stories originally presented in such classic '30s pulps as Weird Tales, Amazing Stories, and Air Wonder Stories, this 776-page edition also includes a gallery of the original magazines' interior illustrations, along with a full-color dustjacket. Introduction by noted pulp scholar Dr. Eric Leif Davin. HC, 6x9, 776pgs, B&W SRP: $40.00
This 128-page volume reprints another pair of action-packed pulp adventures starring The Spider, originally published in the '30s and '40s! Each story is complete — including original B&W illustrations and color covers! This volume collects Slaves of the Dragon (#32, May 1936) and The Spider and his Hobo Army (#86, November 1940). (C: 0-1-1) SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
(W) John Harrision This is the story of the rise of sleazy paperbacks in the 1960s and '70s, an introduction to the world of lurid, vintage adult paperbacks, and a companion to Bad Mags. Influential authors, publishers and cover artists are interviewed, including "Godfather of Gore" H.G. Lewis, cult lesbian author Ann Bannon, fetish artist par excellence Bill Ward, and many others. Plenty of outrageous cover art inside! (C: 0-0-1) RES. from Previews Vol. XX #5 (MAY101294) SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95
The Shadow's legendary debut novel is paired with one of his most memorable cases by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant," in an extra-length spectacular commemorating the 80th anniversary of both The Shadow Magazine and the modern single-character hero magazine. Plucked from a suicidal leap by a sinister cloaked rescuer, Harry Vincent is recruited into an international crime-crushing organization by The Living Shadow. Then, the Dark Avenger battles merciless foes who wield the night itself as a weapon in The Black Hush. This instant collectors' item features one of George Rozen's greatest cover paintings, plus classic interior illustrations by George H. Wert and Tom Lovell, and commentary by popular-culture historians Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (C: 0-1-1) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
The Star Wars Saga is presented in a new dynamic and fun way that kids are sure to love! This new book presents classic Star Wars events in a way they have never been seen before. Find out how Clone Troopers evolved into Darth Vader’s stormtroopers and how the ARC-170 influenced the X-Wing fighter. Bold text and captivating imagery makes Star Wars: Battles for the Galaxy a must-have for your young Star Wars fan! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
(W) Pablo Hidalgo This amazing 3-D storybook — told from the point-of-view of Jedi padawan Ahsoka Tano — features the best battles and action sequences from The Clone Wars animated series. Complete with removable 3-D glasses, this 64-page book adds a whole new dimension to the Star Wars universe! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 11x8, 64pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 STAR WARS: THE OFFICIAL FIGURINE COLLECTION MAGAZINE The extraordinary history of Star Wars is presented in an exceptional magazine and figurine collection. Each episode of the six-film series has contributed memorable characters to the saga — and to pop culture. Each figure is sculpted under the direct guidance of Lucasfilm to create an exceptional series of figurines at 1/32nd-scale. The magazine perfectly complements the collection of miniatures, with biographies, anecdotes, images, and more, all obtained from the Lucasfilm archives. Continue your collection with Jango Fett (#25) and Jabba the Hutt (#26). (C: 0-1-3) #25 JANGO FETT—Magazine (w/ Figurine), 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.00 #26 JABBA THE HUTT—Magazine (w/ Figurine), 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.00 STAR WARS INSIDER #125 SPECIAL Join us this issue for the trip of a lifetime as the popular Disney theme park attraction, Star Tours, strikes back with an all-new look and all-new space adventures! Also: Star Wars set builder Norman Reynolds on designing a classic, plus we preview Star Wars on Blu-ray! Available in both Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive cover editions. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 STAR WARS: THE OFFICIAL STARSHIPS AND VEHICLES COLLECTION MAGAZINE The Star Wars: The Official Starships and Vehicles Collection Magazine brings fans superbly detailed, painted metal models of the most amazing starships and land vehicles from George Lucas' mythic Star Wars films. Each comes with a copiously illustrated magazine that relates the history of the vehicle, its pilots or crew, and full technical specifications. Continue your collection with Sebulba's Pod-Racer (#69) and Trade Federation Landing Craft (#70). (C: 0-1-3) #69 SEBULBA'S PODRACER—Magazine (w/ Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00 #70 TRADE FED. LANDING SHIP—Magazine (w/ Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00 TRADING CARDS SECTION SPORTS CARDS PRESS PASS INC PRESS PASS 2011 FOOTBALL CARDS Press Pass Football features a 100-card premium base set, highlighting the top rookies from the 2011 NFL Draft. Every Hobby Box Will Deliver At Least FIVE On-Card Autographs, with rare game-used collegiate "Gridiron Gamers" jersey cards randomly inserted as well. Along with the always popular "Press Pass Signings" autographs, collectors can also find autographed "Power Pick" cards, numbered to 250 or less, as well as the popular "Class of 2011" autographs, numbered to only 199 — each of these inserts also have parallels that are numbered to only 25! 4 Cards per pack. 28 Packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $3.99
Press Pass Premium brings you the ultimate race-used memorabila: firesuits. Own a piece of the action with "Hot Threads" race-used firesuit cards, and also look for "Hot Threads Patch Edition" cards, featuring prime swatches of driver sponsor patches. Press Pass Premium also marks the return of the "Double Burner" dual race-used memorabilia cards in 2011. Each hobby box delivers one race-used memorabilia card and one a authentic "Premium Signatures" autograph card. 20 Packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $4.99
Once again releasing in a two-series format this year, Sage Hit Low Series Football will feature the most celebrated 2011 draftees! Plus, look for Six Autograph Cards per box on average, with all autograph cards inserted into series packs — No Redemptions! 5 Cards per pack. 30 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $3.33
Topps Tribute returns, bringing the great names of baseball's future, present and past on the most appealing cards in the industry! Featuring a 100-card base series, each box features six chase card hits, including 3 Autograph Relic Cards and 3 Multi-Relic cards! All Autograph and Relic cards are numbered 99 or less, and in addition to an Enhanced Retired Player Checklist, you'll also find 6 parallel base cards — numbered to 399 or less — per box! Each pack contains 3 base cards, plus 1 Parallel base card, plus 1 Autographed or Relic card. 6 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $50.00
Gypsy Queen Baseball is an all-new series with card designs based on the classic 1887 N174 baseball card series of the same name. Featuring a massive 450 card base (including 50 short prints and a mix of veterans, rookies and legends), all base cards will feature a stamp relic parallel relating to the player's city or country of origin numbered to 10 each. Also, there will be Framed Paper parallels (numbered to 999, seeded one per box), Gold parallels (seeded one per pack), and 1 Mini-Parallel per pack. Mini's can also be found in hobby-only Leather versions, limited to 10. Other Mini-Parallels include: Sepia (numbered to 10), back variants and black-bordered back variants. Autograph checklist will include dual- and triple-autographed relics, as well as standard autographed relics and mini autographed relics. Also look for Art Patch Cards (1/1 sketch cards featuring an attatched game-used patch), and other "Bonus hits" including vintage Gypsy Queen cards, inserts, autographs and jewel cards. Insert sets will include "The Great Ones", "Home Run Heroes" and "Future Stars" with each insert set coming in the mini variety, as well as Printing plates both tall and small (regular and mini card). 7 base cards and 3 parallels in every pack. 24 Packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $4.99
SuckPax, the legendary artist trading card series is ready to do it again with the release of SuckPax 2. Designed by the Super Sucklord and produced by Sidekick Labs, Series 2 promises to blow the first one a-way! Each Box Contains: 24 packs (7 cards per pack), an Artist Sketch card, "Special" Cards, and Random Surprise stuff! Also included is a mail-away offer for an exciting "Suck-Decoder" card, which unlocks "Secret Messages" on series cards. Plus other cool things the creators want to keep a surprise! (C: 0-1-3) MATURE THEMES Pack SRP: $5.00 RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES JAMES BOND: MISSION LOGS CARDS Follow the world's greatest spy, James Bond — Agent 007—on his many exciting, globe-trotting missions with the James Bond: Mission Logs trading card series! From Dr. No to Quantum of Solace, you'll meet the villains, sexy femme fatales, and other characters who have populated the James Bond film series. Look for 1 Relic card and 2 Autograph cards per box! Signers (at press time) include: Daniel Craig, Toby Stephens, Luciana Paluzzi, Michael Madsen and, for the first time ever, Pierce Brosnan! Also available is an official James Bond: Mission Logs Collector's Album, with enough room to hold the entire card series! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. TRADING CARDS—Pack MSRP: $3.50 ALBUM—(w/Promo Card) MSRP: $25.00 THE GREEN HORNET 2011 MOVIE CARDS SET Rittenhouse Archives present their premiere edition of The Green Hornet trading cards, based on the new film starring Seth Rogen as The Green Hornet and Jay Chou as Kato! Each 18-card set includes Autograph Cards, Costume Cards, Relic Cards, and "In Action" cards. Limited to only 400 sets, collectors will also want the rare Van Williams autograph cards! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. RES. from Previews Vol. XX #11 (NOV101194) Card Set MSRP: $50.00 SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND PREMIUM CARDS Limited Edition Series—Only 200 Boxes Produced! Rittenhouse Archives presents the premiere edition of their Spartacus: Blood and Sand trading cards series, based on the hit Starz TV series! The card series will include 26 Episode Synopsis cards (2 per episode), with each card sequentially-numbered to 250 (2 cards per pack). Also look for the 9-card "Savage" sub-set, depicting the blood, violence, and action of Spartacus, sequentially-numbered to 350 (1 card per pack). Also look for 12 Autograph cards from Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, John Hannah, Biba Bianca, Jai Courtney, and more! 2 autographs per premium pack! 6 Cards per pack. 15 Packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $50.00
PREMIER VENDORS MAD ENGINE AVENGERS: “FIGHT THE GOOD” FIGHT MILITARY GREEN T-SHIRT The Avengers are ready to "Fight the Good Fight" on this military green t-shirt! (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Shirt $16.99 XXL—T-Shirt $18.99 SHADOWLAND: “BAD CROWD” BLACK T-SHIRT New York City becomes a battleground in Shadowland, and this black t-shirt displays the storyline's major players! (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Shirt $16.99 XXL—T-Shirt $18.99 IRON MAN: “HARD AS IRON” BLACK T-SHIRT Iron Man's hard visage will instill fear in you with this black t-shirt! (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Shirt $16.99 XXL—T-Shirt $18.99 SPIDER-MAN: “ICONIC OLDY” ROYAL AOP T-SHIRT Spider-Man's logo goes iconic on this royal blue t-shirt! (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Shirt $18.99 XXL—T-Shirt $20.99 MARVEL V CAPCOM: “MATCHMAKER” BLACK T-SHIRT Mega Man and Iron Man collide on this t-shirt based on the upcoming Marvel Vs. Capcom 3! (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Shirt $16.99 XXL—T-Shirt $18.99 THOR MOVIE: “BOLT ATTACK” BLACK T-SHIRT Feel the lightning strike of Mjolnir with this black t-shirt based on this summer's Thor movie! (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Shirt $16.99 XXL—T-Shirt $18.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA: “I’M YOUR CAPTAIN” LIGHT BLUE T-SHIRT America's patriotic hero takes the center stage on this light blue t-shirt! (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Shirt $18.99 XXL—T-Shirt $20.99 THOR MOVIE: “HAMMERHEAD” BLACK T-SHIRT Wield the power of Mjolnir with this black t-shirt based on this summer's Thor movie! (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Shirt $18.99 XXL—T-Shirt $20.99 GRAPHITTI DESIGNS DC UNIVERSE: GREEN LANTERN T-SHIRT DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN T-SHIRT DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN T-SHIRT O/A GREEN LANTERN SPLATTER SYMBOL T-SHIRT O/A BATMAN SPLATTER SYMBOL T-SHIRT O/A SUPERMAN SPLATTER SYMBOL T-SHIRT Directory: downloads downloads -> Northern England’s set-jetting locations downloads -> Dynatest 3031 lwd light Weight Deflectometer downloads -> Forth coming competitive exams downloads -> Brush High School Morning Announcements Friday, September 05, 2014 all school downloads -> Year 9 The Arts — Music downloads -> Years 7 and 8 standard elaborations — Australian Curriculum: Music draft downloads -> Chris Young sets 2016 “I’m Comin’ Over” Tour headlining dates downloads -> Slavery and Abolition: the Plymouth Connection Introduction downloads -> Summer Assignment Download 1.48 Mb. Share with your friends:
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