Previews Plus #745
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PREVIEWS PLUS #745
Sometimes, a publisher or a manufacturer notifies the staff of Previews about a product too late to get it into the latest issue. The following items are being offered for the first time unless marked O/A (Offered Again). If you're interested in purchasing one of these items, please give your local comic book shop the listed item code by December 18, 2006.
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #1 — 2ND PTG OLIVETTI VAR CVR
by Matt Fraction & Ariel Olivetti
From Marvel Comics. Featuring a variant cover from Ariel Olivetti! Hey there, Marvel Universe. He’s back...with a vengeance. Taking no prisoners. Literally. With Civil War in full throttle mode, Frank Castle is feeling the heat. His safe houses have been raided, his munitions seized, and he’s square in the crosshairs of a Marvel Universe big gun who always gets his man. Until now, this wasn’t Frank’s war. But when spandex-clad baddies start carrying badges...well, lets’ just say that’s something the Punisher can’t abide. Brought to you by rising star Matt Fraction, with eye-popping art by superstar artist Ariel Olivetti. Scheduled to ship 01/03/2007. (161)
ITEM CODE: OCT068142D
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #104 WHITE CVR VAR
by Brian Michael Bendis & Mark Bagley
From Marvel Comics. A special White Cover variant! CLONE SAGA Part 8 (of 8) — A double-sized spectacular brings to a close the incredible “Clone Saga.” Everything has led to this moment, as a battered and beaten Spider-Man faces off against the ascendant master of many arms: Doctor Octopus, in the greatest battle of the web spinner’s young career. The life of Peter Parker and those he loves will never be the same—a true turning point for the Ultimate wall-crawler! NOTE: Supplies are limited. Check with your retailer for availability. RETAILERS: See page 2 for more details. Scheduled to ship 01/10/2007. (161)
ITEM CODE: OCT068143J
48pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
SAM NOIR SAMURAI DETECTIVE SPECIAL EDITION
Story by Eric A. Anderson & Manny Trembley; art & cover by Manny Trembley
From Image Comics. Whether you've already met Sam Noir, or you've only heard about him through rave reviews of his first series, this special edition will get you psyched for the second Samurai Detective series solicited in this month's Previews! "PAYBACK IS A NICHE" — On the third floor of a cluttered low-rent office, Sam Noir met his destiny. Destiny wore a dress, and she was the best thing to walk into Sam’s life…right up until they snuffed her out, that is. They nixed his betty, and now he’s gonna nix them. Once he finds out who “they” are. Scheduled ship date: 01/24/2007. (325)
ITEM CODE: OCT068144D
SC SRP: $7.99
SPAWN MANGA COLLECTION TP — NEW PTG
by Juzo Tokoro; cover by Brian Haberlin & Juzo Tokoro
From Image Comics. A new printing of the international smash! Ken Kurosawa was the bodyguard for an L.A. gang leader. In the midst of a gang war, Ken was murdered by a car bomb. That was when he made his fateful deal with Malebogia, not knowing that from then on he’d be part of his hellish hordes as a Spawn! Opposed by numerous enemies, constantly manipulated, he is brought to fight his best friend without knowing it. 100% authentic manga!! Scheduled to ship 12/27/2006. (325)
ITEM CODE: OCT068176D
SC, 600pgs, B&W $17.99
BTX VOL. 12 GN
By Masami Kurumada
From TOKYOPOP. B’T ’em at their own game! New foes are on the horizon–Sapphire makes a glittering trophy of everyone, while Raphaello undergoes a mysterious transformation. Will Raphaello finally become unstoppable? Who will survive this round to make it to the next point? Scheduled to ship 01/10/2007. (6228)
ITEM CODE: OCT068145E
192pgs, 5x7, b&w (12 of 16) SRP: $9.99
HANDS OFF! VOL. 8 GN
by Katsumoto Kasane
From TOKYOPOP. The missing pieces of the puzzle brought to light by Tatsuki’s kidnapping slowly fall into place. Tatsuki, as usual, is trying to solve all problems by himself – but things aren’t so simple this time. Now Kotarou must at last face his past, present and future if he’s to discover the secret of his power and the link it holds to Tatsuki. But at what cost? Prepare for the mind-bending conclusion of Hands Off!, and the fate of three friends blessed and cursed with ESP... Scheduled to ship 01/10/2007. (6228)
ITEM CODE: OCT068146E
5x7, 176pgs, b&w (8 of 8) SRP: $9.99
HI FRUCTOSE TOYSPLOITATION MAGAZINE QUARTERLY #4
Cover by Ray Cesar
From Attaboy. The fourth volume of the critically acclaimed Hi Fructose Magazine returns this winter with more under-the-counter culture and toysploitation to sink your rotten teeth into. This issue features an extensive interview with Ray Cesar, the tiled street invasion of Space Invader, the doe-eyed-sweet art of Fawn Gehweiler, Ragnar's hobos and vixens, and an interview with Gary Taxali! Plus multi-page exposes on Kozik's Mickey Maos, The Gorillaz as shot by Brian McCarty, Leslie Repetaux (a.k.a. Black Olive), Sauer Kids, Sam Buxton, Wilfred Wood, a journey into LongoLand, Designer toys and much, much more. Edited by Attaboy and Annie Owens. Scheduled to ship 1/31/2007. (5234)
ITEM CODE: OCT068147F
8x11, 100pgs, FC SRP: $6.95
YU-GI-OH TCG GX ASTER PHOENIX & JADEN YUKI 2 DUELIST PACKS
From The Upper Deck Company. Now you can create your own deck based on your favorite Yu-Gi-Oh! GX animated series character! With the Jaden Yuki 2 and Aster Phoenix Duelist Packs, their moves and combos are at your fingertips. Just add these cards to your Starter Deck and "Get your game on!" 5 cards + 1 strategy card per pack. Scheduled to ship 02/28/2007. (513) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
ITEM CODE: OCT068148J
ASTER PHOENIX DUELIST PACK—Pack (UDC 53685-D) MSRP: $1.99
ITEM CODE: OCT068163J
JADEN YUKI 2 DUELIST PACK—Pack (UDC 53682-D) MSRP: $1.99
POKÉMON TCG EX POWER KEEPERS THEME DECKS
In EX Power Keepers, you'll unleash great forces that every Trainer will want to harness! Enter stadiums where only the most elite Trainers have dared to go. Capture the rare, powerful Pokémon that will challenge you there... and join the ranks of the Power Keepers! Can you control powers that have never been controlled before? 80 cards per Theme Deck. 9 Cards per Booster Pack. Scheduled to ship 02/14/2007. (5000) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada.
ITEM CODE: OCT068165U
THEME DECK—Deck (PUI 11620-D) MSRP: $10.99
ITEM CODE: OCT068164U
BOOSTER PACK — Pack (PUI 11610-D) MSRP: $3.49
BABYLON 5 EARTH ALLIANCE CRUSADE ERA FLEET BOX SET
From Mongoose Publishing. A great way to build your fleet quickly, the Earth Alliance fleet comes packed with everything a budding Admiral needs to begin waging war in space. With ships carefully selected for use with the Crusade Era fleet list from the Armageddon supplement, this box set includes: 4 flights of Starfuries; 4 flights of Thunderbolts; 3 Apollo Bombardment Cruisers; 2 Chronos Advanced Frigates; 1 Delphi Advanced Scout; 1 Marathon Advanced Cruiser; and 2 Nemesis Advanced Destroyers. Scheduled to ship 01/10/2007. (5549) (C: 0-1-2)
ITEM CODE: OCT068166E
Box Set (MGP 3389) MSRP: $99.95
BABYLON 5 CALL TO ARMS THIRD AGE FLEET BOX SET
This great starting box set comes packed with everything a budding Earth Alliance fleet Admiral needs to begin waging war in space! With ships carefully selected for use with the Third Age fleet list from the Armageddon supplement, this box set includes: 4 Flights of Starfuries; 4 Flights of Thunderbolts; 1 Warlock Advanced Destroyer; 2 Omega Destroyers; 3 Hyperion Heavy Cruisers; 2 Olympus Corvettes; 2 Hermes Transports; and 1 Avenger Carrier. Scheduled to ship 01/10/2007. (5549) (C: 0-1-2)
ITEM CODE: OCT068167E
Box Set (MGP 3390) MSRP: $99.95
