how do I import a targa sequence as a composition in after effects cs4 ?

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I am a complete n00b with After Effects now, but I want to achieve something basic.

I have a sequence of TARGA(.tga) files named alphanumerically(name_0000, where 0000 is the frame). I want to import those as a composition. What I'm after is having each .tga file siting in the timeline in sequence.

I tried File > Import > File, selected the first, then selected the last, holding Shift, and ticked sequence, but I cannot select Composition from that Dialog, I can only select Footage and I don't knwow why.

Hints ?

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