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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Nexus (1983-2008) #1-5. Written by Mike Baron. Art by Steve Rude. Horatio Hellpop has been chosen to be the conscience of his race: haunted by dreams of mass murderers, as Nexus he is forced to seek the killers out and assassinate them. His superpowers, granted by an ancient alien and derived from the stars, are almost limitless, but they are his only because he dreams and then kills. And, while the men and women he destroys are guilty of crimes against humanity, sometimes the effects of their deaths can threaten a world -- or Nexus' fragile peace of mind. Here are the first five issues of the original Nexus color stories, collected for the first time with new material by creators Mike Baron and Steve Rude. Softcover, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Nickel Library #12, a single-page cardstock fanzine published weekly by Eric Fromm. This "issue" features the cover art for Famous Funnies #214 featuring Buck Rogers. This is probably Frank Frazetta's most famous comic book cover, and it appears here as pure art, sans logo and other publisher's paste-ons. Cover price $0.05.

Art by Larry Todd with a speculative cover for the never-published EC comic book "Weird Science" #24. Underground one sheet on thick stock colored paper stock. Published by the San Francisco Comic Book Company. Art by many quality cartoonists were in this series. 8.5-in. x 11-in, 5c cover price. Cover price $0.05.

Cover art by Boris Vallejo. The Inner Man, pencils by Tom Sutton (as Sean Todd), inks by Dan Adkins. The Victims, script by Gerry Conway, art by Rich Buckler. Vault of a Vampire, script by Al Hewetson, art by Serg Moren. When the Dawn Gods War!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Paul Reinman, inks by Mike Esposito. A Rottin' Deal, script and art by Bruce Jones (as Philip Roland). Nightmare Pin-Up #2, art by Chic Stone. Soul of the Warlock, script and art by Chic Stone. Beware Small Evils! script by Jack Katz and Frank Giacoia (both as Frank Voltaire), pencils by Katz, inks by Giacoia. 68 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.60.

Cover art by Lewis Trondheim. Untitled story; The Cosmonaut fights off aliens. Untitled Kaput & Zösky story; Intent on a killing spree, the plans of the space thugs go wrong. Untitled story; Kaput and Zösky take a vacation. Untitled story; Kaput and Zösky go on a fact finding mission. Untitled story; Kaput And Zösky meet some resistance. Untitled story; The Cosmonaut fights a monster. Scripts and art by Lewis Trondheim. All material translated by Kim Thompson. 28 pgs., b&w. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

by Herb Mallette &Ben Dunn It's the "Great Salusian Jailbreak" issue! Jeremy must sneak out of Security Police headquarters and warn Azrial of a conspiracy. But how's he supposed to do that when he's the lone human being on a planet of billions of furry, humanoid skunks? Meanwhile, Baka and Nestor bust Jaka out of his jail cell... all right in accordance with the conspiracy's plan! Can the sinister plot be stopped, or will it attain all its evil goals, including having a really big party after it wins?" Cover price $2.50.

Hidden Agenda. Stories by Ben Dunn and Robby Bevard. Art and cover by Ben Dunn. The adventures of the teens at Quagmire High School, a student body comprised of novice ninjas, mages-in-training and undercover aliens. Asrial, now Queen of the Conglomerate for four years, contemplates her current situation: the mysterious disappearances of her father and mother; plots against her; planets threatening to secede; and her own longing for a simpler time in a high school for ninjas. Includes backup stories featuring Samurai and Robot & Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

Story, Art and Cover by Fred Perry. Bereaved by her mother's tragic death, Yumei flees Hawaii for the familiar safety of Quagmire and falls into a malicious matrimonial scheme, plotted by her vengeful brother Tetsuo. Join fan-favorite Fred "Powerhouse" Perry as he returns to NHS for a special three-issue arc! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. By Phil Farrand. Unauthorized! Unabridged! Uncensored! Featuring bloopers, flubs, technical screw-ups, scientific snafus, inconsistencies, and impossibilities for discriminating fans of Star Trek: The Original Series. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 394 pages, Text Only. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. By Phil Farrand. Unauthorized! Unabridged! Uncensored! Six seasons of bloopers, flubs, technical screw-ups, and picayune plot discrepancies for discriminating fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 934 pages, Text Only.

1st printing. By Phil Farrand. Unauthorized! Unabridged! Uncensored! Six seasons of bloopers, flubs, technical screw-ups, and picayune plot discrepancies for discriminating fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 394 pages, Text Only. Cover price $12.95.

(w) Jay Faerber (p) Patrick Gleason & Amanda Conner (i) John Wycough & Jimmy Palmiotti Two stories in every issue! When she marries into the illustrious Noble family, average girl Liz Donnelly gets to see a side of the world's greatest super-heroes that few others know exists. Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Liz's marriage to the super-fast Race Noble is the impetus for change in the lives of a number of Nobles, as Icarus displays a jealously no robot should possess; the teen hearthrob Zephyr receives news that will change her life forever; and Liz gets a glimpse as to just how far her new sister-in-law, the devious Celeste, will go to protect her favored status within the family. BONUS 8-PAGE BACK-UP STORY, with art by Amanda Conner (Gate Crasher) & Jimmy Palmiotti. (Punisher). The year is 1977, and Gaia's plan to keep secret her pregnancy with Race goes awry when she goes into premature labor, which shatters the illusion spell she'd been wearing for months. Making matters worse, the person she most hoped to hide her news from is the only person on-hand to assist ? her estranged husband, Doc! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

"Misery in Space." This Star Wars parody includes such characters as Lord R. Nader and RD 22 (who wears a tutu). Norm is trapped on Nader's ship. Script and art by Jim Valentino. Cover by Valentino. Cover price $2.00.

Edited by Joe Bob Williams. #15 includes: Star Trek cover art and classified ads by and for The Glamour Girls, American Star Trek Convention, Bud Planet, Bay Con 1, and more. Also includes 10 Worst of the Best of Star Trek by Gordon Bailey, a report on Multicon 75, Space:1999 by Stephen Barrington, and The Picture Show by Mark Lamberti (Recycling Trash). 32 pgs, folded newsprint. Oct, 1975; The Syndicate Inc.

Special Edition #1. Featuring Battlestar Galactica. B&W, 63 pages, slick paper stock. Cover price $4.95.

Written by Nicole Jones with art by Michael Duggan. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing.

By Chip Carter.

With 2,500 questions covering the Star Trek universe, this latest title in the wildly popular Obsessed With series is the Star Trek fan's ultimate challenge. More than just a trivia book, this interactive game includes an electronic scoring module that allows readers to quiz themselves or compete against a friend. This comprehensive volume features the entire television franchise and all the original films, behind-the-scenes scoop on development of the series, and stills from favorite episodes and films.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 320 pages, B&W.

Cover price $29.95.

Written by Warren Ellis Art by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Cover by Michael Golden The thrilling miniseries by Warren Ellis continues! U.N. weapons inspector Nathan Kane investigates the situation at a research satellite orbiting the Jovian moon of Europa. What can be done about the mysterious discovery within the moon's ancient, hidden ocean? On sale Nov 10 ? 2 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.

Zena Henderson interview, Pournelle's Bind Your Sons To Exile Cover price $1.00.

1st printing. Based on the poem by Homer. Adapted by Seymour Chwast. Seymour Chwast, an icon of the graphic design world, turns to Homer's Odyssey, one of the best-known stories in history. The tale is one that begs for visual interpretation, filled with mythic characters we all know well: the Cyclops, the Lotus-Eaters, the cannibal Laestrygonians, the Sirens, the monster Scylla (beside the whirlpool Charybdis), Poseidon, Athena, and Zeus. Featuring a bold black, white, and blue interior design throughout, and imbued with Chwast's own sly humor, The Odyssey brings us a dazzling new vision of one of the epic journeys. Hardcover, 128 pages, PC. Cover price $20.00.

Claudia Christian talks about lift after Babylon 5! Fiona Avery's original short story "True Seeker" is included in this issue, along with Season Four of "Making of Babylon 5". Saddle stitched, 9-in x 11 1/2-in, 32 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $5.99.

Includes a snap-case containing ten 30-in. x 8 1/2-in. sheets featuring blue prints and conceptual art for the original Battlestar Galactica television show.

Written by David Cody Weiss. Art by David Cody Weiss. Cover by Dennis Francis and Paul Tallerday. Part of Blackthorne's popular How to Draw series, featuring step-by-step instructions on how to draw Robotech characters and craft. Introduction; Basics; Rick Hunter: Front View, Profile, Standing, Expressions, Headgear, Poses; Japanese Drawing Styles; Eyes; SDF-1: Cruiser Mode, Attack Mode; Recommended Reading List. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Written by David Cody Weiss. Art by David Cody Weiss. Part of Blackthorne's popular How to Draw series, featuring step-by-step instructions on how to draw Robotech characters and craft. This issue includes Lynn Minmei, Breetai, and the Zentraedi Flagship. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Written by CHRIS BUCHNER, RONALD BYRD, RUSS CHAPPELL, MICHAEL HOSKIN, JACOB ROUGEMONT, AL SJOERDSMA, ROBERT J. SODARO, STUART VANDAL, KEVIN WASSER & JEPH YORK The chronicle of the Marvel Universe returns as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three more of Marvel's most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages to we launch our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #1), Thor (from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #83), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #100 and 1941's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #1). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! Cover price $3.99.

This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 88 thru 108 and Kree-Skrull War starring the Avengers 1 & 2. Each issue reviewed in the index has a full-page summary and a full-page reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Ron Bialkowski, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Carol Klutey, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover pencils by Tom Grindberg. Cover inks by Tom Morgan. The wraparound cover depicts a scene from the famous Kree-Skrull War. Captain Marvel, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch are shown on the back cover. Splash page art by Tom Morgan and Jose Marzan. Both the last page and the back inside cover continue several lengthy issue summaries. Square bound binding. (Note: Kree-Skrull War 1 & 2 reprints Avengers 93 thru 97.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By Mitchell Maglio. Fascinating questions and answers from the famed television and movie series! Includes a Photo-Quiz! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, Text Only. Cover price $6.95.

"Eye of the Tigorr." The Omega Men, led by Tigorr, attack the Citadel. Chapter four of the Citadel War. 2nd appearance of Lobo (cameo, two pages). Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

"The Err is Humanoid." A female Omega Man is in danger of falling into a trap (set by ex-citadel scavengers) at a space station. Script by Sherman DiVono, art by Alex Nino. Cover by Nino. Cover price $1.25.

"Mad Love." The Omega Men battle X'hal and Auron. Teen Titans guest star. Script by Todd Klein, art by Shawn McManus. "Hokum for Breakfast." Four Omega Men are taken by Harry Hokum's Gordanian guardian to Slagg and the Spider Guild rulers. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

January 1982. Fiction by Barry B. Longyear ("Elephant Song") and John Shirley ("Triggering"). Interview with mathmatician/Lewis Carroll expert Martin Gardner. Cover painting by Fred-Jurgen Rogner. Magazine format; color; 126 pages on slick white paper. Cover price $2.50.

Special Space Issue. Who's Ahead in the Space Race, and Who's Last?; Castles in the Air - The Utter Poetry of Off-Earth Architecture; Space Entrepreneurs - A Capitalist's Guide to the Galaxy; Should We Go to Mars? Your Chance to Vote. Plus: Einstein's Editor Speaks Out. Cover price $3.50.

Learn Optimism & Control Your Destiny; Children of Tomorrow - Sex, Drugs & Politics; Brain Gain - Pills That Boost Intelligence, Cars That Park Themselves; Overtures - A Great Science Fiction Story, Science Books for Kids, Software That Simulates the World. Cover by Stanislaw Fernandes. Cover price $3.50.

Special 14th Anniversary Collector's Edition. Exclusive - How to Build a Real Alien; Carl Sagan & Ann Druyan on the Origins of the Solar System; Field Guide to Extraterrestrials; Science Fiction Master Jack Williamson - Venus is Hell; Cracking the Cosmic Egg; Science Fiction Channel Takes Off; Controversy in Cosmology. Cover by John Berkey. Cover price $3.50.

Bold Research - Creating Conscious Computers; Win Immortality - $100,000 Cryonics Contest; Save the Space Station - Buzz Aldrin tells how; Surprising Science - The Story of Walking; Exclusive - Visit the Electronic Cafe; Visionary Science Fiction by Bruce Sterling; Inside Futurism with Frederik Pohl. Cover price $3.50.

Science Fiction - A New Story by Kit Reed; For Sale - Russian Science and Scientists; Who Owns the Moon?; Special Report - Smart World: Buildings That Think, Cars That Drive Themselves; How to Love Mathematics; New Insights From Environmentalist Daniel Janzen; Surprising Genetics - Building a Better Mouse; Software Simulations, Electronic Tools, and a Prize-Winning Computer Crossword Puzzle. Cover price $3.50.

Special - 50 Years of Close Encounters; The UFO Conspiracy; Russian Secret Saucer Research; An Abductee Speaks; Inside the Military/UFO Underground - Breaking the Silence Barrier. Cover by Chris Moore. Cover price $3.50.

Star Trek - The New Movie; X-Files - Behind the Scenes; Alien City on Mars? Cover by Tsuneo Sanda. Cover price $3.50.

Star Trek: Launching Voyager Cover price $3.50.

Collector's Edition. Expanded Project Open Book - How to Search for UFOs. Cover by Chris Moore. Cover price $3.50.

Forgotten Space Hero Found; Alien Evidence - How to Prove the Existence of ET; Beyond the Twilight Zone - New Outer Limits TV Series. Cover by Tsuneo Sanda. Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. Written by Bjo Trimble. The uninhibited adventures of teh woman who saved Star Trek! When Bjo Trimble began the letter campaign that resulted in Star Trek's unprecedented renewal after the network had already decided to cancel the show, she never dreamed her action would lead to a position as a "Fan Liaison" for both the television and motion picture versions of the Adventures of the Star Trek Enterprise! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 286 pages, Text ( with B&W Photographs) Cover price $5.95.

Written by Fred Schiller. Art by Shepherd Hendrix. It's time to go, and as you sweat in your personal armoured Tonafun power suit, looking out at miles of open space, the Artificial Intelligence Housekeeping Unit assigned to you since orientation counts down to zero and wishes you luck. With the signal given, you are teleported into space one mile up from the planet's surface, ready to face your first battle as a Union of Federated Planets T-porting trooper. (And here's a teaser for the unpublished issue 2: On a much needed rest and relaxation break, veteran Teleportation Trooper Mera Dolonde visits her home planet, Krooy. But her unplanned for guest is none other than rookie T-port Trooper Gwen Filton, now revealed to be the runaway daughter of one of the most dangerous men in the Federation. The two quickly find themselves in the heart of trouble, as space pirates, annoying relatives and accident prone androids all conspire to ruin their happy holiday. If they survive the worst of it, they have Gwen's vicious father to look forward to, as he makes deadly plans to retrieve his daughter at any cost...up to and including the complete destruction of the planet Krooy.) Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney, Ken Bald, and Leonard Starr. Tales of adventure and science fiction from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Tom and Peggy use their time machine to counter an alien invasion from Saturn; Typhoon Tyler tries to stop Captain Cobra from stealing native gold in the tropics; The true story of outlaw and stagecoach robber Black Bart. Terrific Ogden Whitney astronauts-vs.-aliens cover. Adventure Among the Stars; Piranhas River Peril; Typhoon Tyler; Case of the Headless Coachman; Treasure Tale; Famous Western Outlaws: Black Bart; The Cunning Carpenter; Cunning in Korea; The Ghostly Cavalry! 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney, Ken Bald, Edvard Moritz and Leonard Starr. Tales of adventure and science fiction from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Tom and Peggy face invaders from the legendary lost city of Mu after Tom accidentally leaves the time machine on; A trapeze artist in trouble puts Danny Danger onto a circus case and a close encounter with angry lions; The true tale of outlaw Joaquin Murrieta, the Robin Hood of El Dorado. Danny Danger; Jungle Poison; Hit the Dirt!; Typhoon Tyler; Joaquin the Avenger; Time Travelers. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Al Camy, Edvard Moritz, George Wilhelms, and Ogden Whitney. Tales of adventure and science fiction from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Tom and Peggy travel back 6000 years to learn about the first settlers of the American continent; A woman in trouble puts Danny Danger in pursuit of a cargo ship and a missing fortune; The true tale of outlaw Nathan Champion, known as the Champion of the Rustlers. Danny Danger; Pirate Paradise; Champion of the Rustlers; Typhoon Tyler; Sting of Death; Perilous Patrol; Time Travelers. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.