Maxim # 127, July 2008

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
62 Marisa Miller<br>
The American supermodel is back! And you can thank this mind-bogglingly beautiful
California bombshell<br>
for making our nation whole again.<br>
70 Global Goddesses<br>
Marisa might rule the States with a sexy grip, but these international beauties
are setting the world on fire.<br>
74 The Dark Night Rising<br>
Frank Miller, the genius behind Sin City and The Dark Knight, talks up his new
flick, The Spirit, and the nature of heroism. BY LOGAN HILL<br>
79 The Maxim 2008 Mobile Tech Report<br>
The coolest phones, the most tricked-out MP3 players, and more portable tech madness
than you can fit into your fanny pack!<br>
92 Build Your Own Blockbuster!<br>
We show you how to make millions by producing predictable big-budget popcorn crapfests.
Watch your back, Michael Bay!<br>
94 Searching for the Godmother<br>
Griselda Blanco was the deadliest drug lord Miami had ever seen. But where is
she now? A Maxim special report. By ETHAN BROWN<br>
<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
14 Letters<br>
We tolerate the usual plethora of praise and hate and give props to an artistically
talented (and really creepy) convict.<br>
16 Incoming<br>
The Countdown spotlights our five favorite things, and we belly up to the world's
greatest eater, Joey Chestnut.<br>
27 Rated<br>
Brooke Hogan is our Most Wanted, Bill Maher's last day on Earth, and why HBO's
Generation Kill is deadly accurate.<br>
39 Stuff<br>
Rough-ride the unfriendly skies with DMX, the summer's coolest rides, and watch
as we abuse some blenders!<br>
49 Columns<br>
A's slugger Frank Thomas puts the smackdown on steroids. Plus, women's fantasies
and a lesson in Texas BBQ.<br>
101 Expert<br>
How to punch like a heavyweight, buy the right bespoke suit. and make easy money
off the recession.<br>
110 Style<br>
The coolest patterns and prints for any weekend getaway with your girl. Plus,
your ultimate summer style survival guide.<br>
128 The Decider<br>
Tell your "career counselor" to move out of your garage, because the
Decider reveals which job is for you!