Comic books in 'Appliance', graded by CBCS

The anthology showcasing the next great wave of writers and artists is back! In this issue: The Castaways (by Rob Vollmar & Pablo G. Callejo) continues with "Into the Jungle"; Raven's End (by Kevin Gunstone & Alessandro Scacchia) depicts a journey through the haunted landscape of northern Japan as the mysterious Lady Shodo prepares to summon the spirit of the Dragon Lord; Bune's World (by Rick Johnson) concludes as the warrior Bune finds himself risking his life to save a man who deserves to die; and debuting in this issue is The Adventures of Gareth Axel: Insane British Comic Writer by Raymond L. Blakey & Ron Davey. Mature Readers Cover price $2.99.

Cover art by Joe Musial. The Phantom strips, script by Lee Falk, art by Ray Moore. Just Kids strips by A.D. Carter. Jungle Jim strips, art by Alex Raymond. Collecting Stamps article by Eugene Pollack. Katzenjammer Kids strips, art by H.H. Knerr. Tim Tyler's Luck strips, art by Lyman Young. Pete the Tramp strips by Clarence D. Russell. Barney Google strips, art by Billy DeBeck. Blondie strips, art by Chic Young. Prince Valiant strips, art by Hal Foster. Tillie the Toiler strips, art by Russ Westover. Curley Harper at Lakespur strips, art by Lyman Young. Teddy and Sitting Bull strips, art by Joe Musial. The Battle of the Atlantic text story, art by E. Franklin Wittmack. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Kid From Krypton starring Superman (retelling of origin), pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Kid From Krypton starring Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret of Planetoid X starring Tommy Tomorrow, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. The Prairie Troubadour Takes Over starring Vigilante. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Includes CD - 1st printing. By Aaron Warner. A unique find for any comic fan, this packaged collection includes the first musical release on CD featuring 14 hilarious songs written and actually performed by Adventures of Aaron creator Aaron Warner, along with the 144-page collection, "My Mom's Meatloaf Moves," and a copy of the comic book from the series that started it all. Softcover (Horizontal Format Includes CD), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 144 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies. Cover price $29.99.

Does NOT Include CD - 1st printing. By Aaron Warner. A unique find for any comic fan, this packaged collection includes the first musical release on CD featuring 14 hilarious songs written and actually performed by Adventures of Aaron creator Aaron Warner, along with the 144-page collection, "My Mom's Meatloaf Moves," and a copy of the comic book from the series that started it all. Softcover (Horizontal Format Includes CD), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 144 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies. Cover price $29.99.

Nightmare Daze Part 1, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Oksner; Jerry hires Witch Kraft as a housekeeper and Renfrew finds thieves in a deserted house. The Man in the Mind Part 2; Dr. Chitlins tries to send Jerry into Renfrew's brain but fails but Witch Kraft succeeds. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Think Fast, Renfrew Part 3; Jerry is nearly killed inside Renfrew's brain but Witch Kraft stops the villains and saves the day. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Bob Oksner. A-Haunting We Will Go!, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Oksner; Continuing the further mis-adventures at that training center for demon damsels, "The Little Bo-Peep School for Girls. Jerry Lewis Gallery of Art Messterpieces--Jerry as the Mona Lisa illustration, art by Bob Oksner. Batman jokes sent in by readers. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Based on radio show. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. What would it be like for the Tanners and ALF 30 years in the future? ALF shows that with his Wotif Simulator in "Melmac to the Future." Then ALF takes up painting and his work gets the interest of the L.A. Art Club and others in "So Long, Old Paint." And in "Academy Reward," ALF tells Brian about basic training at Orbit Guard Academy. Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin. Cover price $1.00.

The World of Jughead. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Never Never Land," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead decides to join a commune, until he learns that his favorite foods won't ever be served. "Cold Reception," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead's winter coat is at the cleaners; but everyone at school thinks his family can't afford one, so they throw a benefit dance to raise money. "Just Like the One...", pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead tries to convince Archie that the man-eating plant they saw in a movie does not look like the plant Archie just gave Veronica. Archie Club News. "The Way," pencils by Stan Goldberg; Ethel tries to lure Jughead with a picnic basket full of food. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. Barney & Betty Rubble in: "Bump Chump"; "Trance Trauma"; "Time Trouble"; "Grandma Rubble's Recipe"; "Hiya, Shorty!"; and 2-page text story "Spite Fight"! Characters in this issue: Barney Rubble; Cary Tailor Bore; Betty Rubble; Robrock Bedfoot; Fred Flintstone; Grandma Rubble; Wilma Flintstone; Dino; Schultz. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

1st printing. Story and art by Philippe Coudray. The silly logic of a very serious bear! Benjamin Bear does everything in his own funny way, whether it's drying dishes on a rabbit's back or throwing a ball at a friend to make him play. In this series of gags starring a very loopy bear, Philippe Coudray creates a zany world that makes kids think and solve puzzles, drawing all readers into the game. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.95.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Trivia's Her Suit," script by Harold Smith, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica tries to sabotage Betty from winning on a Jeopardy like trivia game show. Archie and His Friends. "An Exercise in Living," script by Harold Smith, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; As Betty gets ready for her aerobics exercise class everything goes wrong. "In Search For Intelligent Life... on Earth," script by Harold Smith, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica's car breaks down outside Riverdale and she gets abducted by aliens. "Veronica's Riverdale Chic!!" fashion page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Mall Mania!!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica check out another mall outside Riverdale and find out they miss the boys at the Riverdale mall. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Stories and art by Boody Rogers, Ogden Whitney, Lank Leonard, J. P. McEvoy, John Striebel, Marion Bailey, and Mart Bailey. Big Shot featured reprints of McNaught Syndicate humor and adventure strips, alongside original characters like Skyman and The Face. Big Shot goes to 32 pages of content with this issue. Dixie Dugan is offered the lead in the Broadway show her mother is designing the costumes for. On their quest to find the legendary Lost Dutchman gold mine, Sparky Watts and Chuck Waggin encounter Jumbo Figniggle, a teenage giant, in another wacky Boody Rogers story. Fawn is forced to take part in a deadly Venusian lottery while Skyman fights to find and rescue her. Sparky Watts: Jumbo Figniggle; Mickey Finn; Dixie Dugan; Tony Trent: The Score Is Settled; Skyman: Night Flight; Brass Knuckles; Enter Benny Ratsoff. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Buster Bunny in 'The Baby Sitter'"; "Brownie Bear"; "Dizzy Duck in 'Fisherman's Luck'" art by Ellis Chambers; "Tommy Turtle in Hold That Picnic!'"; "Bill Bunny in 'Honest Injun'"; "Buster Bunny in 'Carnival Cut-Up'" art by Ellis Chambers; "Goofy Gander in 'A Head for Business!'"; and "Buster Bunny's Brain Teasers" puzzle page. Comic advertisement for Dubble Bubble bubble gum from Fleer. Illustrated text stories: "Buster Bunny's Good Idea: A Clever Rabbit Proves He Knows a Trick or Two!" by Charles S. Strong; and "Buster Bunny and the Apples: Harold Was Smart, but He Had Plenty to Learn!" by Bee Lewi. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Dual colored title: top is green, bottom is purple w/ vertical lines. Does not say RED LOGO EDITION on cover. Cover price $2.50.

February 1935. Edited by Hugo Gernsback. Short science and engineering-related articles. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white; 48 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Green Arrow's used to being the hunter...but now he's the one being hunted, on the streets of Seattle. Part 2 of 2. Written by Mike Grell, with art by Dan Jurgens and Dick Giordano. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Giordano. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

Cover by Marat Mychaels (W) Joe Brusha (A) Giovanni Timpano Transported to the imaginary worlds that they have opened in the Library, Sela and her brother struggle to escape the dangers they encounter there...the dangers of ancient Greece and earth's Jurassic period that have magically come to life. Just when the two have given up, hope help arrives in the form of the greatest hero of mythology. But will even Hercules have the strength to save them from the combined might of a Minotaur and a T-Rex? Jurassic and mythological worlds collide in this can't miss issue! Cover price $2.99.

Written by Jim Zub. Art and Cover by Steven Cummings and Tamra Bonvillain. IMAGE'S SUPERNATURAL SENSATION CONTINUES! The second story arc begins! After the traumatizing finale of the previous issue, everything has changed. Who is Ohara and how does she fit into the great pattern of destiny and power? 28 pages, full color. MR Cover price $3.50.