It's hard to believe that this exotic beauty was once a tomboy. Now Playboy's down-to-earth Miss December 1997, Karen McDougal, is the 1998 Playmate of the Year! Her adoring fans at the preschool where she teaches call her "Miss Karen" but to us, she's just plain fantastic. Straight from the snowy fields of Sawyer, Michigan, Karen combines American wholesomeness with the exotic beauty of her Irish and Cherokee heritage. When she's not busy pursuing one of the many indoor and outdoor activities that keep her sleek and sexy, Karen lends her striking form as a Venus International Swimwear model. Join Karen in her Video Centerfold as she enjoys a playful romp through an artsy loft with a sexy friend. Then let her rev your engines as she proves classic cars haven't cornered the market on sleek curves. And don't miss Karen when she plays the "girl next door" who gets a whirlwind glamour makeover to become a supermodel before your very eyes.

In an age of Gladiators, the power that was Rome held its empire together with the might of its armies, the sweat and tears of its conquests, and the cheers and bloodlust of its citizens – glorified in the deadly spectacle of The Arena. Stolen from their homelands, the fiery Druid maiden Bodicia, exotic slave girl Jessemina, and the powerful barbarian Flavius, are pitted against each other as gladiators by the sadistic Roman Governor Timarchus. Banished by Caesar, Timarchus unleashes his frustration on his gladiators, staging extravagant spectacles of combat, orgy and death. In a violent world where only the strong survive, love and hate, life and death, are separated by an instant.

This year's calendar is hotter than ever as Playboy brings you 12 of the world's most fantastic forms in this salute to sensuality that will keep you smiling every day of the year!

The future has never looked so good! They were born and weaned on Nintendo, Beavis and Butthead and the Smashing Pumpkins. They golf, surf the net, pierce their tongues and drink double lattes. They possess an edge and an attitude that says "just dare me." They're the girls on Generation X and Playboy transports you into seven far-out fantasies that reveal their true talents and desires. These girls know what they want, and exactly how to get it. Join them as they eXcite, eXpose and eXhilarate!

From the sun-drenched beaches of California to Vermont's snowy peaks, we traveled country roads and city streets in search of stunning beauty and the first Playmate of the new millennium. But we never suspected that we would discover two to lead Playboy. Raised deep in the jungles of Peru, sultry twins Darlene and Carol Bernaola made their way to Miami and eventually to a chance meeting with Playboy's Playmate search bus. Dynamic, intelligent and drop-drop gorgeous, this luscious pair is sure to join the ranks of the country's top Latin talent. From luxuriating in a warm, soapy tub, to reveling at an exclusive night club, Carol and Darlene bare their sex appeal and lead you on a sensual journey of discovery. They'll leave you hot under the collar as you savor every intimate moment with these spicy sensations.

The seemingly random killings of an assassin puzzle her former lover, a wealthy Greek crime boss whose organization is jeopardized by his love for her, and the detective following her rising body count

Nothing beats the enticing appeal of those alluring girls next door. Now they're all grown up and ready to take you on a series of rousing rendezvous that are naughty... and oh so nice!

The captivating crime-fighting trio who are masters of disguise, espionage and martial arts are back! When a devious mastermind embroils them in a plot to destroy individual privacy, the Angels, aided by their loyal sidekick Bosley, set out to bring down the bad guys. But when a terrible secret is revealed, it makes the Angels targets for assassination.

They're the beauties that defined a decade, and now Playboy revisits 10 Playmates of the Year including favorites Jenny McCarthy, Anna Nicole Smith, Victoria Silverstedt, Stacy Sanches and more! Discover them all over again in these intimate introductions as Playboy chronicles their earliest beginnings and uncovers that special something that made them unforgettable the first time.

A sizzling review of the decade's most celebrated centerfolds. They're the faces you love and the fabulous figures that leave you breathless--they're the Playmates of the Year, 1990 through 1999. In this tantalizing tribute to the women who first won your heart in the pages of Playboy, ten searing vignettes uncover these stunning world-class beauties. It's a decade of Playboy's premiere Centerfolds come to life in an exclusive DVD pictorial--a treasure to enjoy again and again.