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The Shipping Forecast for January 8th
6th January 2003
DC attempts another 10-cent experiment this week, but there's no risks to be had in picking up the latest softcover from the great Will Eisner, or Eddie Campbell's interview with Alan Moore in the second EGOMANIA.

The Ninth Art Lighthouse Awards 2002
30th December 2002
In the second annual Ninth Art Lighthouse Awards, we recognise those people and works that have given comic readers something to appreciate in 2002, from the outstanding achievers to the bookshelf comic of the year!

The Shipping Forecast for January 2nd
30th December 2002
Give your wallet a rest, and make it your resolution this new year to spend less money on KISS and MICRONAUTS comics. It's a light week as we enter into 2003, but as ever, the Shipping Forecast is here to guide you to the good stuff.

The Shipping Forecast for December 26th
23rd December 2002
Sometimes, those things going bump in the night aren't Santa Clause. Get ready for some bleak midwinter chills on the racks this week, courtesy of COURTNEY CRUMRIN and DARKNESS FALLS.

The Shipping Forecast for December 18th
16th December 2002
As those cold winter nights draw in, it's time to warm yourself up with some Hawaiian heat, some swashbuckling action, and some top class imports from Europe and Japan. Pour yourself eggnog and settle in for a treat.

The Shipping Forecast for December 11th
9th December 2002
If it's December, it must be nearly holiday time, and this week our Fishermen find there's more than enough to keep them reading for the long nights ahead. Whether your fancy is a plate full of humbug or a date with Santa, there's something for everyone down at your comic store.

The Shipping Forecast for December 4th
2nd December 2002
It's another DC dominated week on the shelves, with the first issue of GOTHAM CENTRAL and a newcomer-friendly new arc from 100 BULLETS - but Marvel's also bringing out the big guns with... SECRET WARS? No, wait, that's not right...

The Shipping Forecast for November 27th
25th November 2002
Some weeks, less is more. This week the crew picks four books representing some of the most diverse talents that comics has to offer, including the latest from VOX's Leland Purvis, and further chimp adventures from Ken Knudsen.

The Shipping Forecast for November 20th
18th November 2002
It's a potential revolution for comics, and it's here at last. No, not the black Captain America, but Viz's major new English-language anthology, SHONEN JUMP. Oh, OK, so there's a black Captain America as well.

The Shipping Forecast for November 13th
11th November 2002
Christmas comes early! JINGLE BELLE is here, and she's bought a bag full of goodies, including the new Ellis/Rolston series from Homage, Frank Cammuso's noir storybook, and the long-awaited final INVISIBLES trade!

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