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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009

ANTARCTIC PRESS FOR MAY


CYBERTRONIAN: UNOFFICIAL TRANSFORMERS GUIDE POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 GN

Written by Doug Dlin and Harold Tietjens, art by Tietjens.

For 25 years, people around the world have thrilled to stories of a world transformed, where things are not where they seem, a world of robots both heroic and evil, the world of the Transformers. Each year brings a new incarnation, right up to this year's sequel to the 2007 summer blockbuster movie. This unofficial guide presents clear photos, descriptive text, and enlightening comments on every American-market Transformers brand action figure released from 1984 to 1987, including mail-order exclusives and bonus pack-in toys. It also includes photos of all accessories, commentaries on each year's shift in focus and checklists. And there's even more than meets the eye: a guide to the original Marvel Comics series, an entire section devoted to the 1986 animated movie, and more!

288 pages, black and white, $14.95.

DEMON CLEANER #3

Written by Miles Gunter, art by Victor Santos.

Demon Cleaner faces off against his final and deadliest target: a siren priestess of Hell worshiped like a god by millions of condemned fiends. The creature's beauty makes Angelina Jolie look like the Elephant Man, and her mind is so wicked it'd make Charles Manson curl up in the fetal position. Can Demon Cleaner stop her from transforming our world into a blood orgy of doom?

32 pages, $3.99.

FURRLOUGH COLOR SPECIAL #1

Written and art by various.

Antarctic Press and Radio Comix come together to amp up the longest-running anthropomorphic anthology with full color! In this very special issue, the hottest artists at both companies have joined forces to deliver plenty of funny animal fun! It's a shiny, star-studded extravaganza, as Phil "Poinko" Gibson, Smudge, David Davis, Remi Perron, and David and Arthur Goodman rub shoulders with the greats, Fred Perry and Ben Dunn!

48 pages, $5.99.

GOLD DIGGER #107

Written and art by Fred Perry.

Despite Gina's formidable security, a group of were-rat thieves break into her home and make off with tons of research material and precious artifacts, including the "Tibetan Chaos Coil." Once safely in their hideout, the thieves activate the artifact's teleportation circle, which takes them to the dream realm of Xanadu. There they meet the master of Xanadu, Dreadwing, who invites his new guests to witness the moment of his triumph: the beginning of the end of his mortal enemy, Gina Diggers!

32 pages, $2.99.

GOLD DIGGER COLOR REMIX: MANGAZINE SPECIAL #1

Written and art by Fred Perry.

Gyrojet bullets fired at the speed of sound, clouds of dragon-fire, and a hearty "Jinkies!" The Gold Digger, Gina Diggers, with her faithful were-cheetah sister, Britanny, the daring and resourceful (and boy-crazy) genius archaeologist led the charge for ancient treasure and hot guys in the early issues of Mangazine! Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear, brought to you now in full-color! The original Gold Digger story rides again!

32 pages, $3.99.

GOLD DIGGER II POCKET MANGA VOLUME 7 TP

Written and art by Fred Perry.

Gina's latest pursuit is the history of Earth's dragons, and to do so, she returns to the lair of her earliest foe, Dreadwing. She and Brianna must fend off Fauntleroy, a dragon in human form, who also wants Dreadwing's secrets. Gina takes what she learns to the mighty and mysterious Monty, her fellow explorer, who offers her a chance to find more answers -- if she's willing to dive into a volcano for them! Collects Gold Digger Volume 3 #43-47.

136 pages, black and white, $14.95.

GOLD DIGGER SKETCHCARD ALBUM #1

Written and art by Fred Perry.

Antarctic Press and Fred Perry present his sketchiest product yet -- a collection of vibrant vignettes and pleasing pin-ups, all originally drawn on sketch cards! Thirty-two solid pages of card images laid out Watchmen-style, presenting Gold Digger characters in ways seen nowhere else, plus all-new short stories! See superhero Crush join Agency Zero and mess with the amazonian Agent Xane's head! See Crush's old partner Avenger in an all-new adventure! See how big Kevin "Ace" Koss's afro was when he was a kid! A true Fred Perry original!

32 pages, black and white, $2.99.

GOLD DIGGER SWIMSUIT SPECIAL 2009

Written and art by various.

Catch the latest wave of GD summer fun! Gold Digger fans the world over head back to the beach to bring you the GD cast making the most of the hottest part of the year! Pack your suntan oil, your best sunglasses, a rockin' swimsuit-and don't forget the volleyball hyper-launcher!

48 pages, $4.99.

THE LAND OF OZ POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 TP

Written and art by David Hutchison.

Dragon Arms creator David Hutchison follows up Oz: The Manga, his best-selling, acclaimed adaptation of L. Frank Baum's timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz, with a spectacular re-imagining of the next chapter in the Oz saga! The spectre of war looms over the land of Oz as a young boy, Tip, decides to escape his servitude to the evil witch Mombi. With the aid of Jack Pumpkinhead and a host of new friends, Tip's flight to freedom takes him through distant lands. All along the way, he braves untold dangers in a journey that may ultimately unlock the secrets to his own mysterious past! Collects The Land of Oz: The Manga #1-4.

128 pages, black and white, $14.95.

NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #172

Written by Robby Bevard and Ben Dunn, art by Dunn.

After ten years of dimension hopping and a trip through the Underworld, Ricky and crew arrive back in a shockingly different Quagmire. Insane Shidoshi leader Yuudai has taken over the whole town, leaving a rabble of freedom fighters to try and take him down. As Ricky learns of the costs and losses that have been claimed in his absence, he discovers the scariest thing of all, the girlfriend he left behind!

24 pages, black and white, $2.99.

ROD ESPINOSA'S PRINCE OF HEROES CHAPTER II #2

Written and art by Rod Espinosa.

Born on a distant planet and crossing galaxies to reach his final destination, a young boy discovers he has a great legacy to fulfill. Traveling in deep space with his mother, Ronen is despondent about leaving their loved ones. The tension leads to an argument between them, making tempers flare higher. Ronen leaves their small travel compartment to cool off, only to encounter more troubles. His powerful, haughty cousins Mazza and Ermont Mesozora, whom he last handed an embarrassing defeat, are back to plague him, and they've brought relatives. And if Ronen thought Ermont was a pain, his brother is even worse!

32 pages, $3.50.

WARRIOR NUN: ARMOR OF GOD POCKET MANGA VOLUME 2 GN

Written and art by Craig Babiar.

In a world much like ours, the demonic forces of Hell are all too real. Thankfully, the Catholic Church has risen to meet the threat with two elite, specially trained forces: Magic Priests and Warrior Nuns. Once per generation, the Valkyrie-turned-angel Areala embodies herself in a worthy sister of the Warrior Nun order. This time, a promising young nun named Shannon Masters has been chosen as her newest incarnation. But even divine intervention may not be enough to ensure she survives the worst that the Forces of Darkness can send her way!

136 pages, black and white, $14.95.



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