By Dave McKean (Sandman), the Particle Tarot is a reinterpretation of Tarot iconography with contemporary digital photographs, mixing the traditional meaning of the cards with particle physics. Included in the coverage are the 22 major arcana images plus two additional images in the spirit of discovery, representing gravity and the Higgs particle. Get with a buddy in England, 'cause this is only planned for release over there.

[Update 5/8/01: Diamond Comics originally had this listed in Previews as only releasing in England but Matt just dropped us a line to let us he picked up a copy in a comic shop in Alexandria, Va. So it must be on this side of the Big Pond as well. Thanks Matt!]

Silent Screamers: Nosferatu

Follow your twisted guide, Asylum Jack into the dark world of Silent Screamers and the father of all vampire films, Nosferatu. This comic is done in haunting sepia and begins with a full color framing sequence. With a powerful and disturbing cover by superstar, Alex Ross, this story is sure to be more than memorable. Suggested retail price for this 40 page work is $4.95.

Halloween: behind the Mask #1

In another horror movie adaptation, Chaos! Comics will take the legendary Michael Myers to comicbooks. For the first time ever, the origin of Michael Myers is revealed in Halloween: Behind the Mask! On Halloween night, 1963, 6-year-old Michael Myers slaughtered his sister and was sent to the Smith's Grove Mental Hospital. In 1978 Michael escaped and, adopting the identity of "The Shape" (a.k.a. "The Bogeyman") returned to his hometown of Haddonfield and committed more murders -- before mysteriously disappearing.

In Halloween: Behind the Mask, Michael returns to Haddonfield to carve out another gruesome chapter in his bloody saga. What happened in Michael's early years in Smith's Grove? Is he a psychotic killer or a supernatural monster? Now you will go behind the mask and learn the dark secret of the Myers' family curse! Photo cover. SRP: $2.95

Big Blast Millennium Series Action Figures

Graphitti Designs wraps up the year 2000 with a bang with the Big Blast Millennium Series Action Figures. Three of the coolest creator-owned comic characters that span the history of comics are include in this set. Hellboy, Grendel: Christine Spar and The Spirit, all take center stage as part of the most diverse action figure set for the new century. SRP: $14.95. They are scheduled to ship in December.

Ray Harryhausen Rules!

The master of stop-motion animation is undoubtedly Ray Harryhausen, and Diamond Comics is releasing several exclusive resin statues, ranging from 4 to 12 inches.

This incredible series, straight from Japan, recreates Harryhausen's classic, towering monstrosities. The series includes different size and sculpt versions of the Cyclops and the Skeleton Warrior from The 7th Voyage of Sinbad; Talos from Jason & the Argonauts; and the Ymir from 20 Million Miles to Earth. These resins are fully painted and ready to display, and packaged in their own full-color collector's box.