MOONSTONE BOOKS FOR DECEMBER

THE PHANTOM #9

Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Eric J, colors by Joe Bucco, cover by Doug Klauba.

"They're called conflict diamonds." The Phantom is in Antwerp, running down a lead in an effort to stop the trade of these miserable stones. Meanwhile in America's heartland Kathy Prebble is about to embark on missionary work sponsored by her church. Her work will be dangerously proactive-she plans to be the high bidder at an illegal Slave market. Meaning well, but too naïve, she sets off a chain of events that lead her to a mysterious stranger...who is dressed in...purple.

32 pages, $3.50.

BUCKAROO BANZAI: THE PREVIEW

Written by Mac Rauch and WD Richter, art by Stephen Thompson and Keith Williams, cover by Dennis Calero.

The man is back! Finally, after all the talk, all the promises, all the possible scenarios... a new Buckaroo Banzai adventures is here. Written by the original creator and writer of the movie, and the film's director. This preview showcases the three-issue color mini-series that will be on the way next year: Buckaroo Banzai, in "Return of the Screw." Bad guys are a brewing to take over the whole planet, and its up to Buck and his crew to thwart the evil scheme...of course. This special intro issue will include pages of art from the mini series, back story on the characters, pin ups and an interview with the film's director.

16 pages, black and white, 50 cents.