Knowledge: cover by J. Otto Seibold. 88 Things you should know, the tallest Asian American man, Cheng Pei Pei - the Jade Fox, Tea in China, and much more.

Best in Show: 25 issues! Geoff McFetridge art on the cover, he's the artist who did the titles from Virgin Suicides, but has really done so much more. But you also get the Westminster dog show winner (the handler, not the dog), overnight at the Chungking Mansions, Eric So, Cambodian Landmine Museum, Better Luck Tomorrow.

Cultural Evolution: Ai Yamaguchi art on the cover with interview inside. Manpurses are hot in Japan and we have the story. Also check out Beijing Punks, Peggy Oki (Dogtown girl), Japanese Fightclub, Vietnamese Make-out clubs, and an interview with Mr Shoalin Soccer himself, Stephen Chow.