Amanda Connor pencils. William Tucci/Dan Mishkin story. Jimmy Palmiotti inks. Plus: Samurai Shar-Pei teams with Billy Tucci's warrior doberman, Gypsy, to become the invincible Dogs O' War in the 5-page, black & white tale "The Adventure Begins!" by Thomas E. Sniegoski (story), Mark A. Masztal (pencils & letters) & Ethan Van Sciver (inks). Cover price $2.95.
BILLY TUCCI (W/A) BILLY TUCCI and MARC SPARACIO (Painted Cover) On sale August 11, FC, 32pg, $2.99
Celebrating 10 years! As Ana's grandfather Yoshitora's life hangs by a thread, Ana realizes she must do battle against her greatest foe and best friend Tomoe. Surrounded by the venomous fan dancer, Lady Kaoyo and the desperate Nara Sohei, Ana has but one choice for survival. She must retreat into the darkened depths of her own vengeful past to bring forward the most primal forces of execution and truly embrace the Spirit of Death ... Shi.
Cover price $2.99.
Tucci cover Starring Shi, Cyblade, Cerebus, Fone Bone, Mr. Spook, The Atomik Angels, and Gabriel plus a huge collection of independent publisher characters make cameos:
Cover price $2.95.
Tucci cover Starring Shi, Cyblade, Cerebus, Fone Bone, Mr. Spook, The Atomik Angels, and Gabriel plus a huge collection of independent publisher characters make cameos:
Cover price $2.95.
Continued from Daredevil Shi (1997) #1.
The year's coolest crossover concludes as Daredevil squares off against the deadly and beautiful Shi. Little does he realize that Ana has been recruited by renegade ninja members of the infamous sect known as The Hand. By their dark ninja sorcery, they've given Shi more than enough occult power to destroy the Man Without Fear. It's a searing test of Faith and Spirit for Ana Ishikawa and Matt Murdock. Hanging in the balance is the fate of someone very near and dear to Ana--Detective Peter DeNyse, on trial for murder...with Murdock as the prosecutor!
Written by William Tucci and Peter Gutierrez. Pencils and cover by William Tucci.
Plus: a TCB flip-book preview by Tucci, Gary Cohn, Christopher Golden and Val Mayerik.
Cover price $2.95.
The Man Without Fear meets Crusade's Woman Without Peer! For the murder of her father and brother, the sohei known as Shi embarked on a violent vendetta. Now her revenge is complete and Ana Ishikawa has nothing left to believe in, not herself, not God, and certainly not a mocking Devil. But when The Hand attempts to possess her soul, will Shi be forced to trust Daredevil, or will her hands once more be bathed in blood? It's 32 pages of street-level action and martial arts intrigue. Continued in Shi Daredevil Honor Thy Mother (1997) #1.
Written by Christopher Golden and Tom Sniegoski. Art and cover by Jamal Igle and Al Williamson.
Cover price $2.95.
"First Duel" - An older and wiser Jared seeks his father's killer, but is it too soon? Not yet a full-fledged Planeswalker, Jared faces the evil Ravidel armed with a Black Lotus and the knowledge that even if he triumphs, a far greater evil threatens Dominaria! Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Val Mayerik, Rick Bryant and Gonzalo Mayo, and colors by Mark Csaszar.
This issue includes Magic: The Gathering creature tokens for use in game play. Painted cover by Val Mayerik.
Cover price $2.50.
Magic card enclosed
"Desolate Angel" - The Hurloon Minotaur makes an impact this issue!
Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Val Mayerik and colors by Mark Csaszar. Painted cover by Val Mayerik.
Cover price $2.50.
"And Then There Was One" - The Sorcerer Queen Nailah launches her final gambit to bend Taysir to her will, and use his untold power to collapse the planes of Rabiah. Even as he combats the Queen, Taysir must tear across the multiple dimensions of Rabiah in an effort to unite the five aspects of himself, so that he can become a Planeswalker. A final confrontation pits Nailah, El Hajjaj, and the surviving aspects of Taysir against each other, with the fate of Rabiah hanging in the balance!
Written by Susan Wright and Jeof Vita, with art by Alex Maleev and Rodney Ramos. Painted cover by Mike Dringenberg.
Cover price $2.50.
"Dark Eminence" - Armed with the teachings of his mentor, Kristina, Jared Carthalion faces the Battlemage Ravidel in a spectacular magic duel that features one of the most notorious Magic: The Gathering monsters -- the Lord of the Pit! In the process, the mystery of which Master Planeswalker has been pulling Ravidel's strings is revealed.
Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Val Mayerik, Rick Bryant and Gonzalo Mayo. Painted cover by Michael Kaluta.
Cover price $2.50.
"Lovers & Comrades" - This issue introduces the dark land of Golthonor! Join the Shadow Mage and his mentor, the Planeswalker Kristina, as they journey to the Isle of Corundis. Here Jared seeks an understanding of Blue Magic and comes face to face with a savage monster who guards a secret from Jared's past.
Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Val Mayerik, Dennis Calero, Rick Bryant and Gonzalo Mayo. Michael Kaluta supplies his stunning rendition of the popular 'Sea Serpent' card on this issue's painted cover.
Cover price $2.50.
Polybagged with creature tokens
"Forever Silent the World" - Tevesh Szat's bloodfeud with the Carthalion family explodes when Freyalise the Planeswalker sends a powerful Knight of Kjeldor to the demon's lair to end the conflict once and for all. A desperate Tevesh Szat sets the wheels in motion to destroy Dominaria, and the outcome of his plans have ramifications far into the future for a young Spellsquire named Jared.
Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Rafael Kayanan and Rodney Ramos. Painted cover by Charles Vess.
Cover price $2.50.
Polybagged with creature tokens
"The Shard" - Several of the Planeswalkers who have been trapped by the Ice Age battle for dominant position. This epic magical conflict includes spells from Antiquities, The Dark, Fallen Empires, and Ice Age expansion series. The play-aid counters included in this issue are not actual Magic: The Gathering cards, but counters meant to represent "token creatures." Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Rafael Kayanan and Rodney Ramos. Painted cover by Charles Vess. Cover price $2.50.
#2 Pollybagged with Game PieceVolume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Magic the Gathering: Ice Age (1995) #3-4.Written by Jeff Gomez. Art by Rafael Kayanan.
It's the epic conclusion to ICE AGE!Centuries after Jason Carthalion bade farewell to the great Glacier Kingdom, the cold of the Ice Age begins to retreat, and a new civilization rises from the remains. Trapped in the Shard of Twelve Worlds, Dominaria's most powerful wizards convene a desperate summit. The results are escape, death and rebirth!As the lines of battle are drawn, one insignificant young knight, mischief-maker Jaeuhl Carthalion, is called upon to face the consequences...and duel for the survival of the world.Softcover, 64 pages, full color.Cover price $4.95.
Pollybagged - With Magic card
This is the story of the powerful planeswalkers Feroz and Serra, and their efforts to create a magical paradise in the midst of a land torn apart by war. Their efforts meet with success until, on the outer fringes of perception, a dark serpent named Baron Sengir rises to power, threatening the planeswalkers' creation. Baron Sengir's dark machinations are a powerful reminder for the planeswalkers of the consequences of playing God! Written by D.G. Chichester, with painted art by Rebecca Guay. Painted cover by Tim and Greg Hildebrandt.
64 pages. Prestige format. Cover price $5.95.
Cover pencils by Roy Burdine, inks by Klaus Janson. The Last Laugh, script by Charles Marshall, pencils by Willie Peppers, inks by Thomas Florimonte, Jr.
Gravestone hunts down Jug, a vampiric clown he's seen a few times since 1871; The clown now hides in a circus, a freak among the freaks. Protectors pinup.
36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.
Cover pencils by Roy Burdine, inks by Klaus Janson. The Last Laugh, script by Charles Marshall, pencils by Willie Peppers, inks by Thomas Florimonte, Jr.
Gravestone hunts down Jug, a vampiric clown he's seen a few times since 1871; The clown now hides in a circus, a freak among the freaks. Protectors pinup.
36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.
Cover art by Mike Miller. Graven Image, script by Martin Powell, pencils by Roy Burdine, inks by Thomas Florimonte, Jr.
Scythe continues his rampage while Gravestone recovers at Protectors headquarters; He then appears at Christine's apartment, knowing Scythe will be there soon; Gravestone takes Christine to his underground hideaway; While playing Mozart on an organ, she awakes and hypnotically removes his mask; As he screams at her, Scythe arrives, and Christine realizes ther are 2 Gravestones, the one protecting her and the one responsible for many gruesome murders; Using one of his many collected mystical artifacts in his cave, Gravestone reveals the Head of Medusa to Scythe, transforming him into stone.
36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.
Cover art by Darick Robertson. Night Plague, script by Martin Powell, pencils by Thomas Derenick, inks by Mike S. Miller
After being killed again, Gravestone goes to hell, where he fights demons and meets Charon; He also releases a demon that feeds off blood and bioforce, and spreads like a disease; The demon is currently possessing Melissa Grant, the only survivor of the Brinkston disaster; Eternity Man is alerted to the threat, and he and Gravestone work together to try and stop the night plague; But before they can contain it, the demon infects the dead, causing them to live again.
36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.
