Maxim # 127, July 2008

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