A messy fight with a hideous monster in the middle of Mardi Gras calls attention to problems with the Four Who Are One's team dynamic. While some have embraced their KISS identities, other members of the team are struggling to hang on to their humanity. Meanwhile, a seductive new character thickens the plot, but is she a friend or could she prove to be a deadly foe?

Scott Lobdell (Buffy, Highroads, X-Men) kicks off a new 3 issue story arc with regular KISS artist Mel Rubi for issue number 8 of KISS; "This Man This Monster" part one.

Written by: Scott Lobdell & Mike Baron
Pencilled by: Mel Rubi
Inked by: Derek Fridolfs

KISS continues to rock in part two of Scott Lobdell's story arc, "This Man, This Monster" in which the Four Who Are One explore their dual identities. Is there a man inside the Beast King, and is the Demon headed down the same inhuman path? And is the Celestial completely above the world of men, or can the Starchild bring him back? Who are the Four Who Are One? And who are they meant to be?

"This Man, This Monster" part two is in your face this April from Scott (Buffy, Highroads, X-Men) Lobdell and monthly KISS artist Mel Rubi. Don't miss it!

* The cover to KISS #9 is part two of an amazing mini poster when combined with part one KISS cover #8!

By: Scott Lobdell & Mel Rubi
Cover by: Mel Rub

Don't miss the final chapter of "This Man, This Monster" as the KISS monthly series hits its tenth kick-ass issue!

She's lean, she's mean, she's Christine 16! When the multi-national conglomerate that created her decides she must be destroyed, it's up to KISS to protect this new life form. Increasingly uncertain of their own humanity, The Demon, The Star Child, The Beast King and The Celestial, realize defending Christine 16 is going to be a challenge like nothing they've faced before!

The conclusion to "This Man, This Monster" is in your face in May from Mike Baron (Nexus) and Mel Rubi (Angel, X-Men).

By: Mike Baron & Mel Rubi
Cover by: Mel Rubi

The Demon, Starchild, Beast King, and the Celestial probe the genetic mysteries behind the bizarre transformations of the young woman named Christine 16; meanwhile all Hell breaks loose across Manhattan as a storm of hideous monsters rains down on a terrified city.

This monstrous maelstrom might be a bit much for even KISS to handle, but when has that ever stopped them from putting up a fight? Ever closer to unraveling the dark secrets of the Unholy--and restoring the lost humanity of the people he's victimized --The Four Who Are One embark on a mission of terrifying and apocalyptic proportions.

Mel Rubi does it up monster-style in the wildest issue of KISS yet, in a story conceived by Nexus creator Mike Baron and Gene Simmons himself! .

Written by: Mike Baron
Pencilled by: Mel Rubi
Inked by: Derek Fridolfs
Cover by: Mel Rubi

While investigating a sudden surge in the Earth's monster population, the internally embattled Four Who Are One--along with their newest recruits, Christine 16 and Mr. Speed--are sucked into another, terrifying dimension. This horrifying, desolate world--as well as the monster crisis that's taken the Earth by storm--is clearly the work of the Unholy.

Soon, our heroes' greatest fears are brought to life and inflicted upon each of them, rendering each one crippled with despair and self-loathing, while the Unholy's powers grow ever stronger. Can KISS make it out of this alive--and save the future of humanity in the process--or will their petty, human differences seal their ultimate fate?

Written by: Mike Baron
Pencilled by: Mel Rubi
Inked by: Derek Fridolfs
Cover by: Mel Rubi

The Demon ...a shriveled old man, devoid of life and the will to fight. The Celestial ...an apathetic outsider, unwilling to step up to help his long-time comrades, or anything else for that matter. Someone--or something--has brought the greatest fears of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and the other members of KISS to bizarre and terrifying life! What exactly is happening to the superheroes known as The Four Who Are One, and what does it have to do with the bizarre bombardment of monsters raining down on the streets of Manhattan? The answers will be found in the Hall of The Unholy...

Written by: Mike Baron
Pencilled by: Mel Rubi
Inked by: Derek Fridolfs
Cover by: Mel Rubi