Articles in this Issue:

• Editorial: The Write Stuff
  There's a new editor in town and he's got something to write about.
• Tower Power
  Here's one hobbit Alan Biegel doesn't want to break. Topps and Artbox provide new sets for the highly anticipated 2nd cinematic installment of The Lord Of The Rings.
• This Isn't Your Father's Smallville
  Charlie Novinskie knows there's nothing small about this super set.
• African American Trading Cards
  Guest writer Professor William H. Foster III teaches about diversity in trading cards.
• The Premises of Nemesis
  Can Star Trek TNG's Captain Picard defeat his nemesis? Only Larry Powell and Rittenhouse Archives know for sure.
• The Nifty 50
  Arnold Bailey guides us through TV land's best.
• Bristow...Sidney Bristow
  Scott Thomas finds out the real deal on TV's Alias.
• Hamtaro, Hanging With the Ham Hams
  Hard to pronounce, but easy to like—Rudy Panucci reports on this latest Animé craze.
• Goons and Monsters
  Todd Jordan casts his vote for independents. It's Todd on Todd—film at 11.

Free Promos:

Star Trek Nemesis P2 (Rittenhouse Archives)	Smallville P-2 (Inkworks)

The Lord of The Rings, The Two Towers P1 (Topps)	Xena Beauty & Brawn P2 (Rittenhouse Archives)

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