DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING FOR MARCH

G.I. JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #9

By Joe Casey, Nelson Blake II and Stefano Caselli.

Still reeling from the horrible events of the past few issues, the G.I. Joe team attempts to pull the pieces together and begin investigating the theft that occurred in their midst... things go from bad to worse as Major Bludd returns! Plus -- more on Duke and his mysterious mission. He's left the team behind to find something...something that may cost him his life! The intensity increases and the heat rises as we get closer to the events of #12...

32 pages, $2.95.

G.I. JOE VS TRANSFORMERS: THE ART OF WAR #1

by Tim Seeley, Joe Ng and UDON Studios

The human spirit. Cybertronian technology. Two things capable of accomplishing great good... When these two items are combined and fall into the wrong hands, the results leave two worlds in ruins! Snake-Eyes, Optimus Prime, Scarlett, Arcee and other favorites are flung from Earth to the Deception slums of Cybertron in a desperate race to prevent a horrifying new life form that has only one goal in mind: War on all that lives! An interstellar epic featuring classic characters and energetic action... the stakes are high when practicing the art of war!

32 pages, $2.95.

G.I. JOE: SIGMA 6 #4

By Andrew Dabb, Chris Lie and Grafiksismik.

Continuing the all-ages series based on the Saturday morning cartoon! When a visiting dignitary requests the protection of the Sigma 6 team, it's considered a huge honor for any of the team... So why does Scarlett not want to take the assignment? It's her most dreaded nightmare as she comes face-to-face with Cobra at... a high society event?

32 pages, $2.95.

PURGATORI #6

By Robert Rodi, Cliff Richards and Jason Jensen.

The spectacular time-crossing epic continues! Purgatori learns more of herself and the monster she has become, as she confronts her maker... Why does one woman's quest for redemption rate so much attention -- and fear ­--from the Gods themselves? The origin of the world's deadliest vampire demoness concludes!

32 pages, $2.95.

DRAGONLANCE: CHRONICLES #8

By Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman, Andrew Dabb and Steve Kurth.

The concluding chapter to Weis' and Hickman's epic Dragons of Autumn Twilight! As the world slides closer to violent upheaval, the Companions must battle their most dangerous enemy -- Verminaard! Meanwhile, the lovers Goldmoon and Riverwind share what may be their last moments together...

32 pages, $2.95.

DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES: "A DARK AGE DAWNS"

By Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman, Andrew Dabb and Steve Kurth.

Re-presenting the first two sold-out issues of Dragonlance Chronicles! In this opening installment of Weis' and Hickman's "Dragons of Autumn Twilight," the legendary Companions are brought together to embark upon a quest. Only they can avert humanity's doom!

32 pages, $4.95.

FORGOTTEN REALMS III SOJOURN #1

By R.A. Salvatore, Andrew Dabb and Tim Seeley.

The third book in R.A. Salvatore's Legend of Drizzt series begins here! The young warrior Drizzt has forsaken the subterranean Underdark for the unknown of the surface. But his evil kin hunt him still -- and he will find no lack of new enemies in this strange world of daylight...

32 pages, $4.95.

*HOW TO SELF PUBLISH COMICS* NOT JUST CREATE THEM #2

By Josh Blaylock.

³Building Your Creative Team² is the focus of the second installment of Josh Blaylock's self-publishing guide. If anything that Blaylock's past 10 years of publishing has taught him, there's more to making a comic book than just finding people to write and draw it. You need to think about everyone's goals and expectations, and spell them out in writing before you move forward. A must have for anyone interested in publishing, no matter how modest or lofty their goals may be.

32 pages, $2.95.

HACK/SLASH: TRAILERS

By Tim Seeley, Stefano Caselli, JAL, Josh Medors, Mike Norton and Skottie Young.

What's the best part of going to the movies? The trailers of course! Featuring 5 4-page short stories and a 2 page Shark tale, Trailers explores Hack/Slash stories that never were - until now, with some of today's hottest artists. Featuring "Obituary," drawn by Mike Norton and "Blood and Nuts," drawn by Skotkie Young.

32 pages, $3.25.

LOFI: COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE, VOL. 2, ISSUE 6

By various.

Once again, LO-FI comics and entertainment magazine is your guide to the upcoming convention season with Issue #6. A special Con Guide shows you the dos and don'ts of cons whether you're attending or exhibiting! We also have a special look behind the scenes of the indie press. Plus, lots of music, toys, games, and entertainment to keep you going through the con season.

5.95.

BLACK HARVEST #5

By Josh Howard.

With the link between Zaya, Jericho, and the Lights revealed, the judgment of the Harvesters appears imminent, leaving 4000 souls hanging in the balance. Daniel may have the power to stop it - but will he?

32 pages, $2.95.

RUMBLE PAK VOLUME 2 #4

by Various

The anthology manga series that continues to showcase original and alternative stories from a new generation of creators. Rumble Pak features eigoMANGA's most popular manga series, Monkey Tale; a story about an unlikely American teenager who discovers that he's the human reincarnation of missing ancient Samurai weapon that was created to prevent the rise of an ancient demon warlord or contribute to the destruction of mankind.

$5.95.

LOST SQUAD #6

By Chris Kirby and Alan Robinson.

Operation: Crystal Ball. The big finale! Surrounded by spider tanks, demon soldiers and flying commandos, the squad faces a familiar foe and Captain Boudreau must face his worst fear to save the lives of one of his men and a special little girl.

32 pages, $2.95.

KILLER 7 #2

By Arvid Nelson, Bong Dazo (El Dazo) and Sanford Greene.

The killer 7 are hired to assassinate Japanese politician Toru Fukushima after a horrific attack on a nuclear arms elimination treaty. They track their target to a Japanese restaurant on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., only to find that two other killers have been hired to do the job - and they don't appreciate competition! Will the killer 7 reach their target on time, and why do so many people want Fukushima dead?

32 pages, $2.95.

ELSINORE #4

by Ken Lillie-Paetz, Brian Denham, Mark Sparacio, & Josh Medors

Monkey Pharmacy's vision of madness and the Apocalypse moves to Devil's Due. Dreams in the Madhouse - Dr. Murchison's nightmare continues, but he now seems to be having other people's dreams. A visit to a sleep clinic yields some very strange findings. Experiencing the night terrors of both inmates and staff, Murchison begins to question whether he is the only sane person left at Elsinore.

32 pages, $3.25.