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DC COMICS

(W) Scott Peterson (A) KELLEY JONES (CA) KELLEY JONES

There's nothing to fear but fear itself-unless, of course, the Scarecrow is trying to scare all of Gotham City to death with his fear gas! Dr. Jonathan Crane has undergone an intense therapy session in order to "cure" Batman of his various psychoses. That involves Batman and Scarecrow battling through the streets of Gotham City, with the Caped Crusader not knowing what's real and what's fake. Can Batman handle this sudden influx of personal demons into his psyche? Or will the next cell in Arkham Asylum be reserved for Bruce Wayne?

DC COMICS

(W) Chuck Dixon (A) Mike Manley (CA) KELLEY JONES

In this latest KNIGHTFALL recut title, Bruce Wayne is ready to resume his role as Gotham's protector. But Jean-Paul Valley, the man who now patrols the night as a vicious and violent Batman, is not willing to give up his new identity. Driven to the brink of madness, the new Batman seeks to destroy Bruce as they meet in mortal combat. Collects Batman #509-510, Batman: Shadow of The Bat #29-30, Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight #62-63, Robin #8-9, Detective Comics #676-677, Catwoman #12-13 and Showcase '94 #10.

DARK HORSE COMICS

CONAN READER TP

(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Ariel Olivetti

A vast hoard for the taking, collecting Conan one-shots, short stories, and miniseries from the finest creators in all of graphic fiction, including Kurt Busiek, P. Craig Russell, Fred Van Lente, KELLEY JONES, Ariel Olivetti, Dave Stewart and many, many more. Nearly 700 pages of clashing swords, malefic wizardy, and forgotten kingdoms! Collects Conan and the Jewels of Gwahlur, Conan: Book of Thoth, Conan and the People of the Black Circle, Conan and the Songs of the Dead, Conan: The Blood-Stained Crown and Other Stories, and Conan: The Daughters of Midora and Other Stories. "Dark Horse can do no wrong when it comes to handling the Conan franchise."-Comics Bulletin

STORM KING PRODUCTIONS, INC

JOHN CARPENTER TALES FOR HALLOWEEN NIGHT GN #4

(W) John Carpenter (A) KELLEY JONES (CA) Tim Bradstreet

From John Carpenter, the man who brought you the cult classic horror film Halloween and all of the scares beyond comes 12 more twisted tales of terror, tricks, and treats. In volume 4 of the award-winning graphic novel series, Carpenter brings together another stellar ensemble of storytellers from the worlds of movies, novels, and comics for another spine-tingling collection of stories that will haunt your dreams at night. We dare you to read it all the way to the end. If you get too scared, remember, it's only a comic. It's only a comic. It's only a comic... or is it? Happy Halloween!

DC COMICS

VAR ED

(W) Dan Watters (A) Max Fiumara (CA) KELLEY JONES

Lucifer is missing. Having embarked on a dangerous journey to find the mother of his abandoned son, the Prince of Lies finds himself imprisoned and crippled by mysterious forces who seek to torment him for their own terrible ends. Meanwhile: a car is crashed, two witches blind themselves, a tumor speaks its first words, and a perfectly good bowl of oatmeal is left to go cold.

D. E.

PUMPKINHEAD TP #1

SINS REVISITED

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Blacky Shepherd (CA) KELLEY JONES

"For each of Man's evils, a special demon exists." For thirty years, the demon of vengeance has been still, its corpse buried in a pumpkin patch graveyard in the hills. But when a reckless driver accidentally kills a pair of children, the creature is called up once more. This time, though, the monster's intended target is protected by a cruel backwoods crime family. They hatch their own supernatural plans for dealing with Pumpkinhead. For each of man's sins, a special demon exists, and when seven infernal creatures roam the hills and the hollows, no one--guilty or otherwise--is safe. Plus! A short story about everyone's favorite, Haggis, by Cullen Bunn and Kyle Strahm!