DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING FOR OCTOBER

G.I. JOE: AMERICAšS ELITE #4

Written by Joe Casey, art by Stefano Caselli, cover by Rich Black.

With the Joes on the brink of discovering his identity, Vance Wingfield reaches out to a man with no loyalties: Destro! But will the arms-dealer provide him with the key to achieve his ultimate goal, or will he destroy Wingfield and G.I. Joe alike?

32 pages, $2.95.

SNAKE EYES DECLASSIFIED #3

Written by Brandon Jerwa, art by Robert Atkins, covers by Emiliano Santalucia and Davd Witt.

Continuing the secret origin of Snake Eyes! When you hit rock bottom, there's only one place you can turn -- to your brother. Having narrowly avoided becoming a murderer, Snake Eyes travels to Japan to train in the ways of the ninja with Tommy Arashikage. He does not suspect that even greater heartbreak looms on the horizonŠ

32 pages, $2.95.

FORGOTTEN REALMS: EXILE #1

Written by R.A. Salvatore, adapted by Andrew Dabb, art by Tim Seeley, covers by Seeley, Casey Burns and Tyler Walpole.

Adapting the second volume of R.A. Salvatore's classic Legend of Drizzt Trilogy: Exile! Drizzt Do'urden, a lone hero among the treacherous race of the Drow, has left everything he knows to seek honor and justice in the wilderness of the Underdark. Alone save for the mystical panther Guenhwyvar, he will encounter new allies -- and the new enemies that could destroy them!

48 pages, $4.95 (cardstock cover, $8.95).

FORGOTTEN REALMS VOL I: HOMELAND TPB

Written by R.A. Salvatore, adapted by Andrew Dabb, art and cover by Tim Seeley.

At long last! One of the most popular characters in fantasy fiction makes his comic book debut! Travel back to strange and exotic Menzoberranzan, the vast city of the drow and homeland to Icewind Dale hero Drizzt Do'Urden.The young prince of a royal house, Drizzt grows to maturity in the vile world of his dark kin. Possessing honor beyond the scope of his unprincipled society, young Drizzt faces an inevitable dilemma. Can he live in a world that rejects integrity? Homeland is R.A. Salvatore's first book in The Legend of Drizzt and is set in the epic world of Forgotten Realms. It is now presented for the first time in a graphic format that unveils the dark world of Menzobberranzan and the obsidian-skinned race of ruthless dark elves.

160 pages, $14.95.

DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES #3

Written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, adapted by Andrew Dabb, art by Steve Kurth, covers by Casey Burns and Tyler Walpole.

Continuing the adaptation of Weis and Hickman's Dragons of Autumn Twilight! The Companions face a cadre of Draconians -- and the only two to escape are Flint and Tas. Now, the two smallest amongst them are all that stands between the Companions and an abrupt end to their quest...

32 pages, $2.95 (cardstock cover, $5.95).

EVIL ERNIE IN SANTA FE #2

Written by Alan Grant, art by Tommy Castillo, covers by Jeff Gaither and Alex Horley. Ernie's back - at his psychotic, lovelorn best! The Evil One's latest victim was a member of a murderous cult - a cult now determined to destroy him with the power of the Skinwalker! Meanwhile, Ernie's also being hunted by a woman who might be the Lady of his dreams...?

32 pages, $2.95.

PURGATORI #1

Written by Robert Rodi, art by Cliff Richards, cover by Rich Black.

The World's Sexiest Vampire has returned - and she's sunk her fangs into Devil's Due! When human civilization was in its infancy, legend spoke of a woman cursed to walk the earth forever, whose deadly beauty was irresistible to man and woman alike. A being who would eventually threaten the gods themselves! Her name is Purgatori, and you've never seen her more deadly or alluring. Chaos! Comics weaves Purgatori through a breathtaking tapestry of Egyptian history, vampire mythology, and warring gods!

32 pages, $2.95.

STRONGHOLD #3

Written by Phil Hester, art and cover by Tyler Walpole.

The secret society known as Stronghold has failed--Michael Grey's past has been revealed to him, and it's not pretty. In his former life as The Despot, he led a galactic jihad that left billions dead and countless civilizations in ruin. Now that Grey stands on the threshold of regaining that power, the cost would not only be his humanity, but the life of the only person he has ever loved--and the very existence of his adopted home, Earth.

48 pages, black and white, $4.95.

LOST SQUAD #2

Written by Chris Kirby, art and cover by Alan Robinson.

Part one of Operation:Crystal Ball. France, 1942. The Squad searches for the mysterious German device, Codename: Sybil, that can see into the future and does battle with flying commandos and demon soldiers. The boys are forced to make a last stand in a small village that has sold its soul against the Reich's newest weapon, the Wulf Spyder tank.

32 pages, black and white, $2.95.

THE ART OF JOSH BLAYLOCK

By Josh Blaylock.

Ever wonder how the man who revived G.I. Joe and created cult hits such as Misplaced and Penguin Bros makes his magic? Here's an in- depth behind the scenes peek into the thought process of one of the industry's brightest! Packed with design sketches, production art, and commentary from the man himself!

48 pages, black and white, $9.95.