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This page is intended as a supplement to the Avatar Press section of the October 2003 Previews for items scheduled for release beginning in December 2003. Please support your local retailer and Avatar Press by asking your retailer about these items. You can get the complete solicitation graphics and text from Previews, or check it out online here. This supplemental page is intended as a clearinghouse for more information on the titles and creators involved in this month's releases.

For those of you who place orders from Previews at your local comic shop, the deadline to get in to your retailer is officially October 11 this time around. Check with your retailer about the exact ordering deadline date and other details of ordering -- your local retailer's deadline and details may differ.

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Mark Millar's THE UNFUNNIES #1
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Keith Giffen
Story: Mark Millar
Art: Anthony Williams
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: color, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 4

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Welcome to the most depraved comic-book of the 21st century, a disturbing, four issue mini-series that blends traditional animation with photo-strip storytelling to produce one of the most compelling horror comics in years. The Unfunnies is a journey through the dark side of the human soul like Magnolia or Happiness, but told in the style of your favorite animated cartoon strips. Undoubtedly, the most uncompromising work Mark Millar has ever produced, The Unfunnies forms a pivotal part of the www.millarworld.biz December event along with WANTED from Top Cow, RUN! from Image and CHOSEN from Dark Horse Comics. All four Millarworld titles are subtly linked and aimed at an exclusively MATURE READERS audience, supported by massive features in the comic book and mainstream press.





 

Mark Millar's THE UNFUNNIES #1 Offensive cover
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Story: Mark Millar
Art: Anthony Williams
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: color, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 4

You can take an uncensored peek at the cover for this item on the Dec Mature / Adult Cover Graphics Page

Alan Moore's THE COURTYARD TPB
Shipping: December 2003
Retail Price: $6.95 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Writer: Alan Moore
Artist: Jacen Burrows
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 56 pages, square bound
ISBN: 1592910157


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The most celebrated writer in the industry, Alan Moore, teams up with the most demanded new artist, Jacen Burrows, to unleash this timeless tale of Lovecraftian psychological horror. FBI man Aldo Sax has an amazing service record with the FBI. His legendary skills at piercing together the most baffling of cases has gotten him assigned to what may be his most confusing case yet. Several murders, no, more like lethal dismemberments, from the most unlikely of suspects just don't add up. And what few leads there are, all point to The Courtyard. This special collected edition of the series features an introduction by Garth Ennis.










Alan Moore's THE COURTYARD COMPANION TPB
Shipping: December 2003
Retail Price: $9.95 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Writer: Alan Moore
Artist: Jacen Burrows
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 72 pages, square bound
ISBN: 1592910165

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The hit series was just the beginning of the mystery of what lurks in the Courtyard. The Courtyard Companion delves deep into the Lovecraftian roots of the masterpiece! This volume reprints the original script it was drawn from with full annotations of all of the Lovecraftian references, over one hundred in total, painstakingly researched by scholar NG Christakos. Also included is Alan Moore's original short story the series was adapted from, several new pinups and art by series artist Jacen Burrows, and a new essay from adapter Antony Johnston. For Lovecraft or Moore fans, this is a can't miss edition!















Alan Moore's THE COURTYARD Deluxe Hardcover Set
Shipping: December 2003
Retail Price: $34.95 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Writer: Alan Moore
Artist: Jacen Burrows
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 2 square bound hard covers packaged together
ISBN: 1592910173

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This special deluxe hard cover set features Alan Moore's Courtyard Collected Edition and the Courtyard Companion hard covers with exclusive new full color cover images, along with an art print by Jacen Burrows, all packed in a full color sleeve! For the true Alan Moore fan, this set is something you'll want on your bookshelf. This set is limited to 1000 units.









Steven Grant's MY FLESH IS COOL #1
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Story: Steven Grant
Art: Sebastian Fiumara
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 3

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Steven Grant finally unleashes his sci-fi / crime masterwork that has been two years in the making. Those who know him think Evan Knox nothing more than a charming slacker. But most who meet him don't know it and don't live to talk about it: he's also an unseen, unstoppable contract killer, fulfilling hits from the safety of other people's bodies. How? His secret will rock civilization, and someone's after it. Betrayed by the last person he'd expect, how can Evan save the world when he can't even save himself? This series defies all categorization with more sudden plot twists that you can imagine, and illustrated by stunning newcomer Sebastian Fiumara.





Steven Grant's MY FLESH IS COOL #1 Wraparound
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Story: Steven Grant
Art: Sebastian Fiumara
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 3




Frank Miller's ROBOCOP #6
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Frank Miller
Story: Frank Miller
Art: Juan Jose Ryp
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: Full color, 32 pages, monthly 6 of 9

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Robo-action kicks into high gear with more pure-Frank Miller insanity! Robocop is in for the fight of his life against the staggering new firepower of Robocop 2! These two metal behemoths take their conflict into the subways, and Lord help anyone else down there! Mayhem, murder and mutilation as only Frank Miller can write it! This series continues to take the original Frank Miller Robocop story and faithfully adapt it into comics form by Steven Grant in order to capture every bit of the frenzied flavor that Miller wants with lusciously detailed artwork by Juan Jose Ryp.



Frank Miller's ROBOCOP #6 Wraparound
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Juan Jose Ryp
Story: Frank Miller
Art: Juan Jose Ryp
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: Full color, 32 pages, monthly 6 of 9


STARGATE SG-1 Convention Special Prism Foil
Retail Price: $12.95 US
Cover: Renato Guedes
Story: James Anthony
Art: Renato Guedes
Readership: All ages
Format: Full color, 16 pages, one shot


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This Convention Special features an all-new full color story as well as tons of information on the new line of Stargate SG-1 comics that launches this Fall! Pinned down by enemy fire Teal'c and Master Brattice face certain death. The only thing standing between their capture and execution as traitors to the murderous Goa'uld Apophis is Colonel Jack O'Neill and the SG1 team. Can the upstart warriors of Earth save the fledgling resistance movement or will the hopes of freedom for the Jaffa be crushed beneath the boots of Goa'uld oppression once and for all? This limited Prism foil edition ships bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity and is limited to just 400 copies.

Alan Moore's YUGGOTH CULTURES NecroComicon
Retail Price: $4.95 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Story: Alan Moore
Art: Jacen Burrows, Mike Wolfer, Marat Mychaels
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 16 pages, one shot

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The hottest book of this year's San Diego Comicon is now available from Previews! Limited to just 4000 copies, this special look at the career-spanning Alan Moore Yuggoth Cultures series features art never printed in the regular issues, design sketches, and extra goodies you don't want to miss. To top it off, every copy ships signed by red hot artist Jacen Burrows! All books ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity.

Joe Lansdale's THE DRIVE-IN #3
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Story: Joe Lansdale
Art: Andres Guinaldo
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 3 of 4

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Joe Lansdale's epic of insanity finally comes to comics and kicks into high gear with this deranged penultimate issue! All Hell breaks loose as the monstrous Popcorn King takes over. The thousands of people trapped inside the Drive-In turn into savages, or even worse, religious fanatics! But a small group of friends are holding on to their last bits of sanity, hoping to find some way out!

 

Joe Lansdale's THE DRIVE-IN #3 Wraparound
Retail Price: $3.95 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Story: Joe Lansdale
Art: Andres Guinaldo
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 3 of 4

 

THRESHOLD #52 Juan Jose Ryp
Retail Price: $4.95 US
Cover: Juan Jose Ryp
By: Jeremy Rock, Juan Jose Ryp
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages, quarterly

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Legendary Juan Jose Ryp delivers the stunning painted cover to this issue that features the last stories of his sensual duo Monique & Denisse. Also this issue, Jeremy Rock continues with the Lookers story that has them facing off with a zombie army that wander the streets of New York! Finally, the first chapter of a new Pandora story from newcomer Moyses Damasceno that features the return of the gunfighter Blaze and a demonic possession.
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THRESHOLD #52 Juan Jose Ryp Nude
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Juan Jose Ryp
By: Jeremy Rock, Juan Jose Ryp
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages, quarterly

You can take an uncensored peek at the cover for this item on the Dec Mature / Adult Cover Graphics Page

THRESHOLD #52 Lookers
Retail Price: $4.95 US
Cover: Patrick Fillion
By: Jeremy Rock, Juan Jose Ryp
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages, quarterly


 

 

THRESHOLD #52 Lookers Nude
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Jeremy Rock
By: Jeremy Rock, Juan Jose Ryp
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages, quarterly

You can take an uncensored peek at the cover for this item on the Dec Mature / Adult Cover Graphics Page

HELLINA vs PANDORA Preview Hellina's Army Edition
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Gabriel Rearte
Story: Doug Miers
Art: Rafa Lopez
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 16 pages, monthly

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Avatar's greatest female warriors get sucked into the biggest conflict ever, one for control of Hell itself! This special preview looks behind-the-scenes at the art in the making. With an epic story from regular Hellina writer Doug Miers and art by sensational newcomer Rafa Lopez, this series is certain to please any fans of battling babe action! This special cover is limited to 1000 copies.



 

SHI: Sempo #1 Royal Blue
Retail Price: $75.00 US
Cover: David Finch
Story: Billy Tucci
Art: Rafa Lopez
Readership: all ages
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 2

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Shi is back with an all-new series that takes place during WWII! Shi must escort Japanese General Sempo Sugihara while he provides an escape for thousands of Jewish refugees. But she is going to have to protect him from rogue Japanese samurai, Russian soldiers and Nazi spies who all want him dead! This ultra-rare Royal Blue Edition is limited to just 100 copies and every copy ships in a special protective case with a certificate of authenticity.

 

DEMONSLAYER: Lords of Night #1 Adult
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Story/Art: Marat Mychaels
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: By popular demand, finally we have an adult Demonslayer featuring her and Michael her demon lover in the throws of passion, brought to life by creator Marat Mychaels! This action-packed issue features Demonslayer squaring off against the original Prince of Darkness, Dracula himself! This special edition is limited to just 1000 copies.


You can take an uncensored peek at the cover for this item on the Dec Mature / Adult Cover Graphics Page

 

HELLINA: Seduction #1 Red Hot Nude Edition
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: James Brown
Story: Doug Miers
Art: Javier Aranda
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Hot cover artist James Brown provides this scorching sexy new cover! Hellina is back and the balance of Heaven and Hell will never be the same! Her unknowing alter-ego Sandra Lords has her college life falling apart as Hellina keeps taking over her body and supernatural foes just won't leave her alone. This special edition is limited to just 750 copies.

You can take an uncensored peek at the cover for this item on the Dec Mature / Adult Cover Graphics Page

Alan Moore's YUGGOTH CULTURES NecroComicon Triple Signed
Retail Price: $9.95 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Story: Alan Moore
Art: Jacen Burrows, Mike Wolfer, Marat Mychaels
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 16 pages, one shot

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This special look at the career-spanning Alan Moore Yuggoth Cultures series features art never printed in the regular issues, design sketches, and extra goodies you don't want to miss. This edition is limited to just 350 copies signed by Antony Johnston, Marat Mychaels, and Jacen Burrows! All books ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity.

SHI: Sempo #1/2 Gold Foil
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Billy Tucci
Story: Billy Tucci
Art: Rafa Lopez
Readership: all ages
Format: B&W, 16 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Shi must escort Japanese General Sempo Sugihara while he provides an escape for thousands of Jewish refugees. But she is going to have to protect him from rogue Japanese samurai, Russian soldiers and Nazi spies who all want him dead! Featuring art by sensational newcomer Rafa Lopez! This Gold foil is limited to just 500 copies, all of which ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity.

HELLINA: Seduction Preview San Diego Gold Foil
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Juan Jose Ryp
Story: Doug Miers
Art: Javier Aranda
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 16 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Hellina is back and the balance of Heaven and Hell will never be the same! Her unknowing alter-ego Sandra Lords has her college life falling apart as Hellina keeps taking over her body and supernatural foes just won't leave her alone. This special gold foil edition was previously only available at the San Diego Comicon and is limited to just 500 copies. All copies ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity.

 

Avatar Press items appearing in the October 2003 Previews -- please ask your retailer about ordering these items