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by Aaron Williams The event that's been building since issue 2 is finally here! The aliens are invading! What do these visitors from another world want with our little blue globe? And why are they taking a particularly keen interest in ps238? Will the super-kids and their super-teachers be able to fend off cosmic conquest? Is the human race doomed? Will there ever be another summer vacation? Cover price $2.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Saving Alternate Omaha!" Story and art by Aaron Williams. Victor Von Fogg has a universe-devouring invention designed to give him unlimited power, but it's next target is an alternate reality that's important to his rival, the super-genius Zodon. Meanwhile, the student heroes Moon Shadow and Argonaut are stranded between the stars in a sabotaged spaceship that's being slowly devoured by a spacefaring monster! Can Zodon and his team of fellow ps238 heroes stop Victor? Can Moon Shadow and Argonaut help Zodon's cause while finding their way back to Earth? Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.99.

This is it! The events in the first four issues of Psi-Lords culminate in an all-out battle against the renegade Psi-Lord, Ravenrok! Having already destroyed the Psi-Lords' homeworld, Ravenrok has now set his destructive sights on Earth! When the Psi-Lords attempt to stop him, the shockwaves of this cosmic battle will be felt across the solar system! "The End of Innocence" is written by Tony Bedard, with art and cover by Mike Leeke and Dick Giordano. Cover presented in Valiant Vision. Cover price $2.25.

The Psi-Lords discover an ancient Harbinger seed ship launched in the 20th century as part of Harada's interplanetary colonization efforts. Awakening the cryogenically preserved Harbingers within, the Psi-Lords soon have a battle on their hands! "Rude Awakening, Part One" is written by Tony Bedard, with art by Howard Simpson and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Mike Leeke and Paul Autio. Cover price $2.25.

Untitled story, art by Charles Sultan; Terry spots an old woman on the street and learns from her that her son is about to be executed for a crime he didn't commit, so she takes the woman to see Mr. E. A Messenger of Justice finds the residence of the true gang leader, then alerts Mr. E that the gang is about to leave town after framing the boy; Ricci successfully traps Mr. E at Dorrences' mother's home. Untitled story; Captain Glory vs. The Smuggling Gang. Untitled The Man In the Devil Suit story, art by Bill Madden. "A Soldier Must Obey" text story. Untitled story; intro of Kitty Kelly, who battles the Japanese. Untitled story; The Sky Chief vs. Von Gorth. "The Dead Man Plays" text story. Untitled story; the origin of Captain Courage. Untitled story; Hale the Magician vs. Grillo the Dictator. "The Sting of Death" text story. Untitled story, art by Bill Madden; The Unholy Three vs. Breen. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

by Ryan P. Gillis with art by Michael J. Kritis & Daniel J. Holmes. Features a full color pull out poster of the cover in the centerfold. Cover price $2.50.

Quest Presents Lance Carrigan of the Galactic Legion Cover price $1.25.

Questar is a slickly produced magazine of "science fiction/fantasy adventure." Issue #6 includes: a short letter from Kirk Alyn, John Norman interview, The Black Hole feature, Frank Langella vs. Bela Lugosi, Don Post interview, Jack Davis interview, The Fall and Rise of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Just Imagine: Jeanie strip by Forrest J Ackerman (script) and James Warhola (art), and Star Trek—The Motion Picture feature. Cover price $2.00.

11197 on spine Cover price $1.95.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Marvin Stein. Stories and art by Jack Kirby and Al Williamson. Space travel and adventure from Harvey as the 1950s Space Race shifts into high gear. Human moon scouts find a crashed flying saucer and search for its pilot, but soon wish they hadn't. Space explorers find interplanetary outlaw Wiley Breck chained to an asteroid and left to die, but rescuing him has consequences. The Three Rocketeers must recapture a crimelord who escapes a space prison, in a story with terrific Kirby-Williamson art. Featuring art and cover by comics legends Jack Kirby and Al Williamson. The Three Rocketeers: The Long Long Years; Saucer Man; Report from Space; D.P.; The Ruby; Space Garbage; Garden of Eden. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Mike Mignola. Part Four--A Brief History Of Crime, script and art by Rob Walton; Sam and Prescott plan to use the O-Ring to take over the world, while Alice shakes off Assassini but ends up in space; The Angels also plan to seize the O-Ring to overthrow God. Untitled Simone & Ajax story, script and art by Andrew Peopy; A smoker causes offence in a restuarant. 28 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Cover art by Dick Sprang. Mr. Future featuring H.G. Wells, script by Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, and Bernie Breslauer, art by Dick Sprang. War In A Ward! featuring Tom Roberts, script by Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, and Bernie Breslauer. Joe Louis feature, art by Phil Berube. A Second Deluge, script by Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, and Bernie Breslauer, art by Clemens Gretter. King of Signs featuring Douglas Leigh, script by Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, and Bernie Breslauer, art by Stookie Allen. The Man of a Thousand Faces featuring Lon Chaney, script by Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, and Bernie Breslauer, art by Lee Harris. Warrior Bold starring Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth, script and art by Fred Ray. DC's first letter column, featuring a missive from Forest J Ackerman. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Origin and first appearance of Tommy Tomorrow in first man on Mars story, "Columbus of Space" by Mort Weisinger and Sherman. Features on "king of keys" Charles Courtney (art by George Papp), "act sportscaster" Ted Husing, father of the submarine David Bushnell, and "jungle in New Hampshire" entrepreneur John T. Benson. Virgil Finlay art (2 pages). First published writing by Harlan Ellison (short fan letter to the editor). Finlay cover. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by George Papp and Virgil Finlay. He Chose Danger, art by George Papp. P-F Flyers ad, art by Al Plastino. Operation Luna featuring Tommy Tomorrow. I Hunt Big Game With a Fountain Pen! featuring Cornelius Greenway, art by Win Mortimer. Once In a Lifetime featuring Jim Thorpe. The Chicago Fire. Laughter Is His Business featuring S.S. Adams. Lucky Accident featuring Alfred Nobel. Adventures of "R.C." and Quickie, art by Craig Flessel. Lady With A Lens featuring Margarete Bourke-White, art by Ed Smalle. Scripts by Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, and Bernie Breslauer. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Blackest Night Tie-In - Written by Tony Bedard. Art by Claude St. Aubin and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky. BLACKEST NIGHT spreads across the galaxy! Super-genius Vril Dox might be the newest Sinestro Corps recruit, but Black Lanterns Harbinger and Stealth still hit the intergalactic renegade right where it hurts! And while we wish we could say that's the absolute worst thing that happens to Dox in this issue...we can't. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Powdered Toastman returns in his own special! All the world's powdered toast has vanished--can PTM recover the long lost secret formula? Chock-full of cliff hangers and warped goofiness, it's 48 pages of the most requested character in the Ren & Stimpy universe! Written by Dan Slott. Art by Stephanie Gladden and Matt Maley. Cover by Stephanie Gladden. Cover price $2.95.

"Where Life Leads You" Story and art by Ted Mintz. Ever wonder what would happen if you some day found yourself in the future? What if one day you found out you never had to grow up? In this story, a group of urban teenagers find themselves lost in the middle of a maelstrom spanning the ages themselves. After being genetically enhanced and engineered, a byproduct of which is eternal youth, these teenagers find themselves in the future, against all odds. There, they must fend for themselves and fight to remain free in a cruel and hostile future. 32 Pages, Full Color.

Painted cover art by Rich Larson and Steve Fastner. The Ever-Continuing Story of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, pencils by Steve Leialoha, inks by Shepard Hendrix; Recap of the first book in this series, the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Brief bios of the creators involved in working on this issue. Untitled story, script by Douglas Adams (Original Story) and John Carnell (Adaptation), pencils by Steve Leialoha inks by Shepard Hendrix; Zaphod begins his quest to find out what he was supposed to remember and ends up being placed in the Total Perspective Vortex. 52 pgs. $6.95. Cover price $5.95.

By Don Marquez. A great new series from the creator of Tiger Woman and Fantastic Stories! This is science fiction with a backspin! In the Space Patrol, the men are real men and the women just might be too much for the average Joe! This incredible issue features "No Man's Planet": Marooned on a hostile world with a strange alien woman of an enemy race, how does a loyal space ranger deal with the bizarre desires and emotions that are unleashed? Also in this issue: "The Conquest of Space": When mankind thrusts into space, all manner of challenges must be met, strange situations dealt with, and adaptations must be made if the frontiers are going to be pushed back. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story: Joe Wight Art: Ben Dunn A forced landing on a lawless mining planet has brought the crew of a small salvage ship face to face with an entire population of flesh-eating zombies. They have managed to survive the initial onslaught, but their slim hopes of survival are about rot away even faster than the moldering, deadly hordes out to devour their flesh! Cover price $3.50.

A science fiction adventure anthology edited by Robin Snyder, with contributions by students at the Joe Kubert School. Featuring Cracking Blazer by Steve Ditko, a CB radio-themed adventure story from the 1970s. More stories and art by Steve Bissette, Pat Boyette, Bill DuBay, Ernie Colon, Adolpho Buylla, Alex Nino, Henry Boltinoff (Silver Age DC artist), Rodin Rodriguez and Gary Cohn. Mature readers. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover by Irwin Hasen. Cover price $1.70. NOTE: Dare is continued in Crisis # 55 - 56. Cover price $1.70.

Stories by Dick Briefer, Fred Schwab, Adolphe Barreaux and Nathaniel Nitkin. Art by Dick Briefer, Fred Schwab, Adolphe Barreaux, Claire Moe and George Tuska. Cover by Dick Briefer. A collection of Fox Feature's Rex Dexter, the space hero who debuted in Mystery Men comics. A reprint of the origin of Rex Dexter, from Mystery Men #1; A meteor strike creates a strange "Bald Spot" on Earth populated by jellyfish-men, in a bizarre Dick Briefer story; Zanzibar, who looks like Mandrake the Magician in a blue fez, investigates weird crimes with his magical powers. Rex Dexter of Mars; Billy Bounce, the Kid Detective; Rex Dexter Goes Through; Build Rex Dexters Rocket Ship; Patty ODay, Newsreel Reporter; Zanzibar the Magician. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Harvey's flagship title featuring the adventures of Richie Rich, the richest kid in the world. Richie's mean cousin Reggie is astonished that his latest pranks on Richie keep backfiring, even though he's wearing an invisibility suit. Busybodies from the Correct Society are appalled at the Rich mansion's ostentatious display of wealth. Correct; Invisible Mischief; Cadbury: Mr. Neat; The Friendly Cat; Lesson in Love; Little Lotta: Secret Weapon! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

A digest-sized compilation of stories featuring the richest kid in the world. Richie visits an impoverished Central American country and realizes a little can go a long way when you're Richie Rich. When a tax auditor asks for a bribe, Richie tries to figure out an appropriate response. Nurse Jenny catches a crook so she can treat his allergy attack. President Richie; The State Visit!; The Almost Perfect Driver; Nurse Jenny: The Sensitive Crook; Irona: The Robots Club; The Fort Knocks Tour; The Search for the Art Room; Glop Art; Dollar Sent; Cadbury: Very Noticeable; The Mystery of Ghost Gulch; The Old Timers. 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

"Future Richie and Future Jackie"; Richie and Jackie write a script for a new movie; They dream up a sci-fi, futuristic version of themselves. "The Movie Mystery"; Richie and Jackie's script ideas are stolen by a pawn of Reggie's; They expose the IP theft to Mr. Rich during the filming of the movie. "Jackie Jokers in Sez-A-Who Street"; Jackie spoofs the TV show, "Sesame Street." "Richie's Film Festival" text story. "Props"; Richie and Jackie hunt for a hard-to-find Prop Room in the mansion. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. More precious gems with the world's richest boy. Richie and his dad go exploring in his new subterranean boring machine, Subterra I. But what they find is danger. Dollar the dog saves bones like the Riches save cash and valuables. A sprung windshield wiper on the family limousine leads to an unexpected adventure. Subterra I; A Daring Escape; The Song Writer!; A Visit from the Snob Club; The Fortuneless Teller. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

"The Planet Collectors"; Prof. Keenbean discovers that an unimaginably huge race of aliens is approaching Earth; How huge?; They juggle planets. Fortunately, a concerted launch of all of Earth's missiles manages to drive them off. Untitled one-page story; Mrs. Rich's jewelry becomes an unusual component of an otherwise normal camping trip. "Precious Equipment"; Richie is disconcerted by the fact that his Mom brought along a backpack full of jewelry for their mountain-climbing expedition. "Taking the Cake" text story. "Cure For Crooks"; Two criminals hold the Rich family at gunpoint; But, when they are treated kindly and given a chance to go straight, they take it. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Cover by: Wayne Breaux Jr. The Rifter is a synthesis of Game Master and Players' Guide, talent show, fan forum, news/house organ, sourcebook and fun for the entire Megaverse of Palladium RPGs. Every issue, unique and informative. Includes Palladium news, coming attractions, Official source and game material, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. The Rifter is a synthesis of Game Master and Players' Guide, talent show, fan forum, news/house organ, sourcebook and fun for the entire Megaverse of Palladium RPGs. Every issue, unique and informative. Includes Palladium news, coming attractions, Official source and game material, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Contains Pull Out Poster insert. Souvenir Program & Magazine. 10 x 13. 100 pages. Cover price $2.50.

After the death of the Batman of 3000 A.D., that era's Robin and his allies are captured by Batman's killers, the Skulp, and tricked into helping their plot to control interplanetary civilizations. Written by Byron Preiss, with art, color and foil-enhanced cover by P. Craig Russell. 52 pages. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Variants, Part 4. Stories by Ted Nomura and Jochen Weltjens. Art by Ted Nomura and Jochen Weltjens. Cover by Ted Nomura. Antarctics English-language manga team presents new stories based on the beloved anime series. Lisa Hayes awakens from the alternate time-line in time to witness the final showdown between Fokker and Focke. Plus a back-up story set in the Robotech-verse by artist Jochen Weltjens. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

Comic book version of the Robotech Sentinels cartoon series, a sequel to the Robotech Macross series, that was planned but never fully made. In this issue, Minmei flees when Edwards is given full authorization to pursue the Zentraedi, the Invid Regent arrives on Haydon IV but his wife is gone and Rem is there, and then the Sentinels arrive in "The Predator and the Prey." Script and art by John Waltrip. Cover price $2.95.

Comic book version of the Robotech Sentinels cartoon series, a sequel to the Robotech Macross series, that was planned but never fully made. In this issue, under the surface of Haydon IV, Janice undergoes a transformation and reveals her true identity to Jack and company and then leads them on a mission to the planet's awareness; Tesla causes problems in the prisoner exchange which brings Rick Hunter and the others back into the Invid Regent's clutches in "Monkey Wrench." Script and art by John & Jason Waltrip. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Robotech Art 2: New Illustrations and Original Art from the Robotech Universe!"

Edited by Kay Reynolds.

Featuring even more character designs, behind the scenes material, and insight to Macross, Masters, and The New Generation.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "A New Beginning!" Collects Robotech 2: The Sentinels Book 1 (1988-1990) #1-4.

Written by Tom Mason and Chris Ulm. Art by Jason Waltrip and John Waltrip.

While Rick Hunter and Lisa Hayes and the REF prepare for their journey to Tirol, they are unaware that the planet has been invaded by the merciless Invid, consumed in their quest for The Flower of Life.

Hardcover, 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.95.

Signed by Tom Mason, Chris Ulm, and Jason and John Waltrip

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "A New Beginning!" Collects Robotech 2: The Sentinels Book 1 (1988-1990) #1-4.

Written by Tom Mason and Chris Ulm. Art by Jason Waltrip and John Waltrip.

While Rick Hunter and Lisa Hayes and the REF prepare for their journey to Tirol, they are unaware that the planet has been invaded by the merciless Invid, consumed in their quest for The Flower of Life.

Hardcover, 128 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Limited to 850 copies.

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Operation: Tirol!" Collects Robotech 2: The Sentinels Book 1 (1988-1990) #7-10.

Written by Tom Mason and Chris Ulm. Art by Jason Waltrip.

Softcover, 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Mission Impossible!" Collects Robotech 2 The Sentinels: Book 1 (1988) #11-14.

Written by Tom Mason and Chris Ulm. Art by Jason Waltrip.

Softcover, 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER AND KEN SIU-CHONG; ART BY LONG VO, CHARLES PARK, JO CHEN AND ALAN TAMM; COVERS BY VO AND CHEN In stores November 5. The stunning conclusion! After defeating Miriya in a knife duel, Roy realizes there's something extraordinary about this green-haired girl.and asks her to marry him! Also, the premiere of Little White Dragon aboard the SDF-1 is a resounding success. But will that success spell doom for Rick and Minmay's relationship? FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

And in issue #2, the treachery of General Edwards is revealed, but not before the SDF-3 is nearly destroyed! When betrayal harms the very ones that he loves, how far is Admiral Rick Hunter willing to go to take retribution? With their flagship in ruins, Rick sends Captain Vince Grant with the upgraded battlefortress Tokugawa in hot pursuit to the Invid homeworld of Optera, but will it be enough to take on Edwards's new alien technology? Cover price $3.50.

Written by Tommy Yune, Jason Waltrip & John Waltrip Art and cover by Omar Dogan and Udon Studios The legendary Robotech saga continues! As the SDF-3 undergoes the final stages of its reconstruction at Space Station Liberty, Admiral Rick Hunter himself makes preparations to pursue the treacherous General Edwards. Will Janice and Doctor Lang be able to reverse-engineer the Shadow Technology in time to save the Robotech Expedition? And what of Captain Grant's assault on the Invid Homeworld?! Cover price $3.50.

Written by Tommy Yune, John Waltrip & Jason Waltrip Art and cover by Omar Dogan The epic tale reaches its shocking conclusion as Rick and company battle a horribly mutated General Edwards! Can the heroes succeed against this final, devastating threat? Plus, the final installment of the "behind-the-scenes" look at the making of January's Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles DVD release! On sale Jan 18 ? 5 of 5 ? 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. Collects Robotech: Prelude to the Shadow Chronicles (2005) #1-5.

Written by TOMMY YUNE, JASON WALTRIP and JOHN WALTRIP. Art by OMAR DOGAN. Cover by TOMMY YUNE.

Collecting the 5-issue miniseries from 2005, this new collection explores the mysterious circumstances behind the disappearance of Admiral Rick Hunter!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.