Previews #262 (vol. XX #7, jul10) previews publications

LITTLE MISS ADVENTURES—SC, 6x8, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

THE HEART OF THE MAIDEN—SC, 6x8, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
12 GAUGE COMICS LLC
25 TO LIFE #1

(W) Eriq LaSalle, Doug Wagner (A) Tony Shasteen

Co-written by E.R. star Eriq LaSalle! Three African-American police officers have been brutally murdered in Virginia. An elite, yet experimental, FBI unit, formed especially to investigate high-profile crimes, is called upon to head up the investigation. The team matches its investigators with hardened criminals incarcerated for committing similar crimes. In this particular instance, it means working with a racist militia leader serving a life sentence, a man who would rather help the murderer than stop the killing spree.

32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.99

(E) Roy Thomas

The All-Star Companion features colossal coverage of the Golden Age All-Star Comics and the sensational secrets of the Junior Justice Society! An index of the complete solo adventures of all 18 original JSAers in their own features, from 1940 to 1951. The JSA's earliest imitators (Seven Soldiers of Victory, All Winners Squad, Marvel Family, and International Crime Patrol)! Infinity, Inc. on Earth-Two and after! And the 1980s Secret Origins series! (APR091002)

SC, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $27.95

(W) Mary Shelley, Claire Bampton (A) Anthony Williams

The classic monster tale is reanimated in a dynamic new format for today’s reader. Bold and brooding graphic novel-style illustrations and dramatic 3-D scenes rise from the pages as the brilliant Dr. Frankenstein brings the dead back to life. This classic pop-up tale of "The Modern Prometheus" offers an interactive, bloodcurdling experience while remaining true to Mary Shelley's original version. (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 9x11, 16pgs, FC SRP: $29.95

(W/A) Felipe Smith

The version of Tokyo Milton witnesses is nothing like what he saw in his favorite cartoons and comics. While he has seen brief flashes of the futuristic and techonogically advanced Japan seen in the media, in reality Tokyo is a bustling and surprisingly quiet megaopolis where salarymen are seen more often than cosplayers, and no one seems to have read the Peepo Choo manga. Reiko, conversely, grew up loving the concept of America; in her mind it was nothing like the patronist society that is modern day Japan. Somewhere between these two young people there is a commonality of culture clash. (C: 0-1-2)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
TEZUKA'S BLACK JACK VOLUME 13 TP

(W/A) Osamu Tezuka

Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Through highly trained, he freelances without a license because he distains the medical establishment. This leads to run-ins with the authorities and unscrupulous, sometimes criminal, individuals. Because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95

(W) Chad Feehan, Ryan Dixon (A) Tsubasa Yozora

Every Halloween, hundreds of highly controversial, religious-themed "Hell Houses" open their doors across America. During the first night of a Texas high school's Hell House, a shocking and mysterious event occurs, leaving behind a small number of survivors. They must battle their way out of the collapsing structure, while fighting a terrifying and upspeakable force that seeks to consume their souls!

SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95

(W) Jeff Bushell (A) Beware of the Art Studio

A freak avalanche turns Stu Bear's annual hibernation into a 500-year frozen sleep. Rediscovered and thawed, Stu finds evolved, hairless bears the new dominant species, living in floating cities above the Earth. But as a seemingly incurable plague threatens to destroy all life, Stu discovers that he is the only one who can save the day!

SC, 6x9, 80pgs, FC SRP: $7.95

(W/A) Randy Reynaldo

Since the 1990s, cartoonist Randy Reynaldo has kept alive the tradition of high adventure and the globetrotting soldier of fortune in his acclaimed independent comic-book series, Rob Hanes Adventures. This trade paperback is the first in a series planned to collect the series in its entirety. Featured in this first volume are six complete adventures that take the Justice International agent to Eastern Europe, the Middle-East, Asia, and beyond. These early stories have been completely re-lettered exclusively for this volume.

SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99

(W/A) David Small

2010 Eisner nominee! One day David Small awoke from a supposedly harmless operation to discover that he had been transformed into a virtual mute. A vocal cord removed, he had not been told that he had throat cancer and was expected to die. Readers will be riveted by his journey from speechless victim to his decision to flee his home at sixteen with nothing more than dreams of becoming an artist. Stitches will transform adolescent and adult readers alike with its deeply liberating vision. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 7x9, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95

(W) Ken Siu-Chong

(A) Alvin Lee, Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz, Skottie Young (C) Joe Ng

It’s the complete Street Fighter II comic story, presented in gorgeous oversized format to catch every detail! Join warriors from around the world and from every Street Fighter generation as they compete in the ultimate competition – The Street Fighter Tournament! Collects the complete Street Fighter II, and Street Fighter II Turbo comic series – that’s 20 comics spread across 450 pages!

SC, 8x11, 450pgs, FC $59.99
STREET FIGHTER: THE ULTIMATE EDITION TP

(W) Ken Siu-Chong

(A) Alvin Lee, Omar Dogan, Long Vo, Joe Madureira, Adam Warren, Jo Chen

(C) Alvin Lee

NEW EDITION! It’s the ultimate, oversized, complete collection of UDON’s Street Fighter comic series! All your favorite warriors are here — Ryu, Ken, Chun-li, Guile, Akuma, Bison, Cammy, and so many more! This hefty collection packs 14 issues into 450 pages including every bonus story, every variant cover, and every action-packed, fist-fighting, drop-kicking, fireball-throwing moment of the original Street Fighter comic series! It truly is the ultimate Street Fighter comic experience!

SC, 8x11, 450pgs, FC $59.99

(W) Various (A) Omar Dogan, Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz, Arnold Tsang, Joe Ng, Long Vo, Various

(C) Arnold Tsang

Celebrating UDON’s 10th anniversary! For the past decade, UDON has captured the imagination of fans worldwide with only the best in pop culture illustration. Now the artists of UDON let their own creative visions loose in an all-new original anthology artbook. VENT features original stories, dozens of never-before-seen illustrations, and extensive tutorials revealing the secrets behind both the traditional and digital creative techniques of the UDON crew.

SC, 8x12, 248pgs, FC $39.99
VIZ MEDIA LLC
VAMPIRE KNIGHT OFFICIAL FANBOOK

(W/A) Matsuri Hino

Can't get enough of Vampire Knight? Delve into the world of your favorite vampires with this official fanbook filled with insider information about the hit series. Includes a Cross Academy student ID card, glossy color pages, character design sketches, storyboards and an exclusive interview with Vampire Knight creator Matsuri Hino!

SC, 6x8, 208pgs, B&W $14.99

(W/A) Kaori Yuki

Lucille loves heading up the traveling Royal Orchestra, roving from town to town entertaining the masses and making money. But now the musicians have met their toughest audience: people infected with the Guignol Virus, turning them into zombie dolls intent on killing all humans!

SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99

(W/A) Kyousuke Motomi

When Teru's home gets burglarized, she ends up staying at Kurosaki's apartment. The close quarters lead to tension, but things get even more complicated when a woman named Riko Onizuka shows up, bringing up a past that involves Kurosaki.

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99

(W/A) Kaneyoshi Izumi

Remote, lonely and surrounded by the ocean. This isn't Alcatraz we're talking about—it's Seiho Boys' High School, where the student body is rife with sexually frustrated hunks! How can these young men get girlfriends when they're stuck in the middle of nowhere? These are the stories of the students of Seiho High and the trouble they get into as they awkwardly pursue all girls who cross their paths.

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99

(W/A) Mitsuru Adachi

Cross Game is a moving drama that is heartfelt and true, yet in the brilliant hands of manga artist Mitsuru Adachi, delightfully flows with a light and amusing touch. The series centers around a boy named Ko, the family of four sisters who live down the street and the game of baseball. This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be.

SC, 5x7, 576pgs, B&W $19.99

(W/A) Haro Aso

Now that Shunpei has seen the danger of the cursed dolls and their masters, he must develop his magic skills to protect himself. Can he find the strength to live up to the legacy of the King of Sorcerers?

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99

(W/A) Rumiko Takahashi

Magatsuhi, the embodiment of the evil half of the Shikon Jewel, is on the loose. Inuyasha and Kagome return from modern-day Tokyo to find their friends possessed, injured or unconscious! Then, as if things weren't bad enough, their archenemy Naraku appears and tries to absorb one of the few left standing.

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99

(W/A) Yellow Tanabe

With many questions left unanswered, Yoshimori and Tokine escape Danto Island. All is peaceful back home at the Karasumori Site...until a mysterious fissure cracks open the school grounds. Then Mt. Okubi, the largest of the mystical sites, is attacked, and its enraged guardian deity goes on a rampage! The Shadow Organization sends a powerful, polite young man to help guard Karasumori—but can he be trusted? And who needs help anyway?!

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99

(W) Hyung Min Kim (A) Kyung Il Yang

Among the quiet villages and towns of 18th century Europe, demons known as the Ill hide within the most beautiful works of art, sparked to life by the torment of their creators. Attracted by their jewel-like allure, the unwary find themselves possessed by the Ill and driven to horrific acts of violence. Only the hunters of the Ciste Vihad can dispel the Ill.

SC, 6x8, 192pgs, B&W $12.99

(W/A) Seimu Yoshizaki

If a manga volume exists, you can find it at Kingyo Used Books. But Kingyo is more than just a typical used bookstore—it’s a place where human relationships are treated as the most valuable stories of all. Natsuki, the store’s interim manager, and Shiba, the manga maniac who loves her, help both their regular patrons and random customers in a series of linked tales built around actual manga series ranging from the popular to the esoteric.

SC, 6x8, 208pgs, B&W $12.99

(W/A) Naoki Urasawa

Is the Friend really Kanna's father?! Will she still be able to stand up and fight, despite this anguishing news? Meanwhile, Koizumi Kyoko and Sadakiyo have gotten away from the Dream Navigators by the skin of their teeth, but as Yoshitsune once warned, these people will chase you to the ends of the earth… With Kanna in shock over the truth of her paternity, will she have the strength to go and rescue Koizumi?

SC, 6x8, 232pgs, B&W $12.99

(W/A) Takehiko Inoue

This 3-in-1 Includes Vols. 25-27! It's been one year since Yoshioka Denshichiro granted Musashi a reprieve for a rematch. Denshichiro may have been a better swordsman back then, but with Musashi before him now, he realizes the truly incredible strides his opponent has made in such a short period of time. By sheer force of will, a reluctant Denshichiro moves forward into the fight. And what will the deadly repercussions be for Musashi after this duel that's all but already won?

SC, 6x8, 624pgs, B&W $19.99

(W/A) Masashi Kishimoto

As the five leaders of the strongest villages in the ninja world meet to discuss the fate of their universe—and how to deal with the ever-looming threat of the rogue organization, the Akatsuki—plans are made that will affect Naruto deeply. The new Hokage, leader of Naruto's village, is not afraid to make the final end move against Naruto's old pal, Sasuke!

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99

(W/A) Eiichiro Oda

Luffy's got some backup in his former enemies Buggy the Clown, Mr. 2 Bon Clay and Mr. 3 as he tries to rescue his brother from Impel Down prison. But now Warden Magellan, with his Venom-Venom powers, is out to stop him! Can Luffy survive such a dangerous attack from a person whose very breath is a deadly weapon, or could his ace in the hole possibly be a "queen"?

SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99

(W/A) Yoshio Sawai

In this shocking volume of Bo-bobo, prepare yourself for twists and turns you've never seen before. Poppa Rocks tries to nudge Beauty aside and take over the role of heroine! Torpedo Girl loses her cool and goes ballistic over Softon! Beauty expresses vexation at the absurdity of it all! Bo-bobo manages to come out of his own hair!

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99

(W) Riichiro Inagaki (A) Yusukekira Murata

After starting the much-anticipated Christmas Bowl with a touchdown, Teikoku High School wastes no time in scoring against the Devil Bats again. Takeru Yamato—the real Eyeshield 21—shakes Sena off, but not without having to use his full strength, even though he said he would hold back in deference to the slightly injured Hiruma. Sena refuses to back down against Takeru's seemingly insurmountable skill, but nothing seems to be working. Will a new and risky tag-team maneuver with Monta help Deimon put some points on the scoreboard?

SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99

(W/A) Naoyuki Kageyama

BONUS! Darklord Desire TCG Card inside! It's the ultimate grudge match between Duel Academy's most promising students, Jaden and Chazz! Can Jaden's Elemental Heroes defeat the overwhelming power of Chazz's dragon deck? As the entire student body watches the match, no one notices another duel taking place in a dark, abandoned building on the other end of the island. It's a Shadow Game, and the stakes are more than honor—they're life and death!

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99

THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MANGA! One of the world's biggest comics, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color information about toys, TCGs, CCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories!

Magazine, 328pgs, PC $4.99
ALSO AVAILABLE FROM VIZ MEDIA:
CASE CLOSED!, VOL. 36

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99

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SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $12.99

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99

(W) Joe Brusha (A) TBD (C) Caio Cacau, Steven Cummings

Grimm Fairy Tales presents – The Fairy and the Dwarf. Trapped in the fairy tale realm Myst, Sela continues her quest to free her true loves soul from Death himself. Along her journey she meets a new ally. One who reveals the origins of Death’s powers and the reason behind his allegiance with the Dark Horde.

MATURE THEMES

COVER A (CUMMINGS)—56pgs, FC $2.99

COVER B (CACAU)—56pgs, FC $2.99

Artwork by Sean Shaw; Designed by Balzout

The first ever Grimm Fairy Tales T-Shirt is here. Red Riding Hood has never looked so bad ass or sexy. Featuring artwork from the very first issue of the series and the first exclusive that Zenescope every produced.

L-XL—T-Shirt $19.99

(C) Al Rio, Greg Horn, Norberto & Mike Debalfo

This collection of rare exclusives includes covers by Al Rio and Greg Horn. Included in this set are Giant Sized Grimm Fairy Tales #1 Exclusive (Al Rio), Escape From Wonderland #2 Halloween Exclusive (Mike Debalfo), Grimm Fairy Tales Short Story Pillow Fight Exclusive (Norberto) and Salem’s Daughter #3 Greg Horn “Wanted Poster” Exclusive. This set is LIMITED to 250 total orders!!

Set (x4), FC $40.00

(W) Raven Gregory, Linda Ly, Mark Millar, Troy Brownfield

(A) TBD (C) Al Rio, Sean Chen

The Liddle home has been the scene of many horrible events over the years. Many innocent and not so innocent victims have fallen victim to the whim of the looking glass mirror. But now the curse of the house of Liddle has reached beyond the confines of the home...and no one is safe.

MATURE THEMES

COVER A (RIO)—48pgs, FC $5.99

COVER B (CHEN)—48pgs, FC $5.99
TALES FROM WONDERLAND TPB VOL. 3

(W) Raven Gregory, Ralph Tedesco, Joe Brusha

(A/C) TBD

The Zenescope Wonderland series continues in this third collection of Tales from Wonderland which features three new stories. The White Knight fights to protect the realms from Wonderland while keeping himself from being corrupted by its evil. The origin of the deadly flowers that grow in Wonderland are revealed in the story Rose Red. And the Mad Hatter and Queen of Hearts have a final showdown in the last installment of this collection. Included in this issue is the bonus thread story entitled “The Redemption.”

SC, 7x10, 168pgs, FC $12.99
CHARMED #4

(W) Paul Ruditis (A) Dave Hoover (C) David Seidman, Al Rio

To keep them safe from harm, the Charmed ones bring the remaining innocents back to the manor. But little do they know the Source has returned and cast a spell turning every innocent in the entire city against them...Even as they fight to survive the Charmed Ones learn that the source has planned his arrival at the perfect time to destroy the power of three once and for all.

COVER A (SEIDMAN)—32pgs, FC $3.50

COVER B (RIO)—32pgs, FC $3.50
YEN PRESS
BAMBOO BLADE VOLUME 6 TP

(W) Masahiro Totsuka (A) Aguri Igarashi

Kojiro's got his ultimate weapon: Tamaki the greatest swordswoman ever known! Now, he's just waiting for his phantom member Saya to return to the club. But that still leaves them one short of the five needed for a kendo team competition! And the date of the practice meet with Machido High is fast approaching! (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

(W/A) Yumi Unita

Returning to his family's estate for his grandfather's funeral, thirty-something bachelor Daikichi is floored to discover that the old man had an illegitimate child with a much younger lover! In a fit of spontaneity, Daikichi decides to adopt her! But is living with an overgrown teenager who can barely take care of himself the key to making Rin come out of her shell? (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 6x8, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99

(W/A) Yuji Iwahara

As Kaen and his minions prepare to release all manner of evil creatures into the human world, the members of the student council must prepare for the final battle against the demon cat. Only a supreme power the likes of which no one has ever seen can set things right. But that power will also call into question the truths each and every player in this saga has held about the conflict between the world of humans and the realm of magic! (C: 0-1-2)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
KOBATO VOLUME 3 GN

(W/A) Clamp

Hanato Kobato is on a mission: she has a wish she wants granted. To do this, she has to mend the wounded hearts of the people she meets on her journey and fill up a magical bottle with the suffering she has relieved. The only catch is she can't fall in love with any of the people she helps. It seems like that's the least of her problems, though; Kobato has no clue how to mend hearts,.especially since each person's heart is different. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99

(W) YoungBin Kim (A) Hyun You

An adventure fantasy tackling a new approach to the legend of the nine-tailed fox who's been a bit too mischievous in heaven. The consequence for his behavior? His ears and tails — which hold the key to his supernatural abilities — are removed, and he's banished to Earth! Now with the help of a reporter, Laon is on a mission to track down his missing appendages, but judging by his behavior, he may not have reformed his mischievous ways! (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

(W/A) Sirial

Though he still causes his fair share of trouble, Aileru the magician is fitting right in at the green-roofed house on the hill. Though Nani, Guru and Rang are having the time of their lives now, things weren't always so easy for these three. Learn more about how these three came to live with No-Ah the magician and how the warmth of friendship and love can bring them through even the most difficult times in the final volume of this sweet, slice of life adventure. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

(W/A) Sesuna Mikabe

Discharged from the hospital after recovering from a serious accident, music teacher Kyousuke Hibiki finds himself able to see and hear musical notes coming from the people and the world around him! As he contemplates this lasting damage, he finds himself face-to face with a haughty young girl decked out in frilly Gothic Lolita clothing. And when she suddenly points at him and orders him to be her servant, will Kyousuke have no choice but to dance to the little princess's tune? (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico.

SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

(W/A) Keiko Tobe

Hikaru is no longer a little boy, and he is able to do a lot more on his own now than he was before. But as puberty hits, it comes with a whole new set of related problems. Curious about the changes in his own body as well as the changes he sees in others, Hikaru's behavior in public embarrasses his little sister Kanon. Mother Sachiko needs to figure out a way to teach him what's acceptable in front of others and what isn't before Kikaru gets himself into trouble. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 528pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

(W) Stephenie Meyer (W/A) Young Kim