Written by Bill Willingham; art by Duncan Fegredo, Kevin Nowlan, Jason Little, Mark Buckingham, Albert Monteys, and Nico Henrichon; painted cover by Dave McKean
The first of the monthly The Sandman Presents Specials and miniseries begins. Have you ever wondered if Dreams have dreams of their own? Or what causes nightmares? Or why you should never wake a sleepwalker? These satirical short stories reveal it all. In stores May 23.
American Gods
by Neil Gaiman
Before his prison release, Shadow’s wife and best friend are killed in an accident. On the plane home to the funeral, he meets a beguiling stranger who knows everything about him. Furthermore, "Mr. Wednesday" wants to be his bodyguard. When Shadow accepts, this is when Mr. W’s schemes become far more dangerous and dark than Shadow could have imagined. For beneath the surface of everyday life is a war fought for the very soul of America. Also available on Harper Audio. Audio book contains 12 cassettes, unabridged.
The Mummy Returns Premium Cards
Inkworks announces the release of The Mummy Returns trading cards, based on the newest epic movie, arriving in theaters May 2001. This 90-card set incorporates behind-the-scenes coverage, character profiles, and, of course, The Rock, plus added incentives as three levels of bonus chase cards: "The Scorpion King" (9-card puzzle), "Sands of Time" (six-card sand-textured series), and "Pieceworks Cards" (2 specially-designed cards incorporating an actual piece of Brendan Fraser and The Rock’s costumes worn in the movie). Also, limited-edition Scorpion King promo cards are sealed in each display box. Includes eight cards per pack, 36 packs per box.
Misfits 25th Anniversary Jerry Only T-Shirt
A Previews Exclusive -- In honor of the 25th anniversary of legendary horror-rock band The Misfits, this T-shirt features a picture of Jerry Only by Butch Lukic, (Batman Beyond).
Lady Death & Purgatori Bookends
A Diamond Select Offering -- Lady Death, the ravishing Goddess of the Netherworld, and her demonic nemesis, Purgatori, star in this bookend set. Sculpted by Barsom Manashian, this set features Purgatori and Lady Death both resting atop a mound of skulls, with a "stone" wall -- complete with the Chaos! Shield, behind them. Painted and ready to display, the bookend are limited to 3,000 sets.
Also available is a Special Edition version, which features the skull mounds cast in clear resin, with red jewels set in the eye sockets of the Chaos! Shield skull, and golden nameplates. The Special Edition has a limited run of 300 sets. Lady Death and Purgatori measure approximately 6" tall, wall measures 6½" tall. Comes packaged in a custom box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Chaos reports these are guaranteed in stores June 27, 2001. Special Edition to ship soon after.
Regular edition set: $199.00
Special edition set: $300.00
MAC Buffy The Vampire Slayer Series 3 Figure Assortment
Moore Action Collectibles and Fox Licensing and Merchandising bring you the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Series 3 action figures. This series adds to the character line-up featuring Cordelia Chase and Xander Harris. The lovely and sarcastic Cordelia comes with what every Sunnydale gal needs: a handbag, cell phone, and stakes.
Xander, the wisecracking and lighthearted Scooby gang jester, is equipped with an ax, tranquilizer gun, and two fearsome stakes. Each figure comes with a fully sculpted graveyard base that matches the Series 2 figure bases. Scheduled to ship in June 2001.
Reservoir Dogs Figure Assortment
Quentin Tarantino’s breakthrough cult hit was an instant film classic for fans of crime-noir cinema. Gritty. Bloody. Realistic. Now you can re-create the infamous diatribes and Mexican standoffs with these figures of the black-suited dogs themselves! This series may include: Mr. White/Harvey Keitel (with pistol & lighter), Mr. Orange/Tim Roth (with badge & pistol), Mr. Blonde/Michael Madsen (pistol, straight razor, drink cup), and Mr. Pink/Steve Buscemi (with satchel & pistol). Each figure features removable sunglasses and 18 points of "attitude articulation!" Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2001.
Soul Calibur Nightmare Resin Model Kit & Statue
Imported from Japan -- From Soul Caliber, the hit video fighting game, comes the hellish combatant, Nightmare. Standing a huge 20" tall (with base), the demon knight features his monster arm gripping his living blade! The detailed base depicts a rough-hewn brick outcropping, stained with the blood of his victims. Model kit requires painting and assembly; statue comes painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in August 2001.
Model Kit: $59.99
Statue: $140.00
Upcoming from Dark Horse Comics
In a future where vampires, demons, and other grim supernatural threats roam the streets, young Melaka Fray will be transformed from street urchin of a disposable society to its only savior. Heaven help her if she fails in Joss Whedon’s Fray #1.