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Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Cross-Country Chess Crimes starring Superman and Mr. Mxyztplk, art by John Sikela. The Knife Thrower starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. Photo of a Phoney starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. The Practical Jokers starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. The Vigilante's Double, art by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The deadliest game! Genie has to run the terrifying Gamal's Gauntlet to win back his powers! Written by Jack Enyart. Pencils by Eduardo Savid. Cover by Rick Hoover and Jeff Albrecht. Cover price $1.50.

Time and Space Toys retailer exclusive cover by Stephen Mooney. Joss Whedon & Brian Lynch (plot) Brian Lynch (w) Nick Runge (a) Alex Garner, Brian Miller (c) Angel. Gunn. Reunited. To quote The Man, 'nuff said. Brought to you by Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch, and artist Nick Runge to bring you the newest chapter in the smash hit Angel: After the Fall!

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Archie breaks a date to spend the night at home with his neglected parents in "Beauty or Duty!" Plus: Li'l Jinx is confused about balloons in the 1-pager "Up in the Air!"; Archie speculates on why Mr. Lodge dislikes him in "All in a Day's Work"; Archie and Reggie reminisce about the carefree days of their youth in "Those Were the Days!"; Archie is unhappy when Veronica pays the bill in the half-pager "The Big Spender"; and Reggie tries to trick Archie into believing that he can imagine things into being in "Imagination"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Reggie's Terminal Crush," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Reggie has a crush on the new drama teacher. "Statue of Liberty" activity page. "Hair Affair" one-page Sabrina story. "History Mystery" half-page Jughead story. "Right on Schedule," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie's class schedule has him running from one end of the school to the other. "Hes Only a Janitor," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; When Svenson takes a week off to care for his sister in the hospital everybody at Riverdale High discovers just how important his job as janitor is to keep the school running smoothly. "A Slice with Spice," pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rudy Lapick; Ethel makes a spicy pizza. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

The World of Archie. "A Twist of Fate," pencils by Harry Lucey; Veronica agrees to go to the dance with Reggie, so Archie asks Betty; when Reggie and Betty both sprain their ankles, Archie and Veronica end up together. "Bubble Trouble!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Snow Job," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; In an effort to prove that he's not over the hill, Mr. Lodge challenges Archie to a ski race. "The Acid Test," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; After burning a hole in the floor with acid, Archie is banned from the chemistry lab, but he still manages to get in more chemical-related trouble. "The GENTLEman," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie tries to teach Moose the rules of proper conduct and social behavior. Archie Club News. "Snow Go," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie comes up with a clever way to keep Veronica from knowing that he's going out with Betty. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Sabrina's Christmas Magic. "It's the Thought That Counts," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Aunt Hilda tries to share the witches' Christmas with someone less fortunate but her toad-and-lizard stew and vulture egg toddies don't go over very well. "Deer Deer!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Tree-Mendous," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Aunt Hilda wants to use magic to get her Christmas tree done immediately but Sabrina and Harvey want to go cut one down the old fashioned way. "The Easy Way," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina and Harvey battle the crowds to do Harvey's Christmas shopping, but later Sabrina admits that she enjoyed it. "The Good Side of Evil," art by Samm Schwartz; Della forbids Sabrina to do any good deeds during Christmastime but Sabrina finds a way to be "evil" while helping those who need it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

Cover art by Louis Zansky. Prisoners in a Lost World; Two explorers discover the underground kingdom of Xandia, hidden in the Himalayas; They are imprisoned and have to fight wild beasts. Only one of them can escape back to western civilization. The Lorelei of Loon Lake; The ghost of a drowned girl reveals what happened. The Phantom Model, art by Jim McLaughlin; A young lady seeks revenge on artist because of the one that jilted her mother. 6 Furlongs to Yesterday, pencils by Gene Colan; A ghost dad and a hospitalized son help a horse win the big race. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Story and Art by Sergio Aragonés, Gilbert Hernandez and Scott Shaw. Lisa and Marge go on a mother/daughter retreat and become the life of the party, while Bart and Maggie stay home and play some pranks on Homer. And when Principal Skinner tries to take the horrific fun out of Halloween, Bart treats the beleaguered administrator to a few tricks of his own. Plus, 'Maggie's Crib.' Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition (2nd Printing). Signed and numbered by artist Jim Lee and limited to 499 copies. Includes a numbered certificate of authenticity from Dynamic Forces. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVERS BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores September 24. The pulse-pounding conclusion to the 12-part "Hush" story arc that has thrilled critics and fans alike, featuring two astounding variant triple-gatefold covers! Who is Hush? Why has this mysterious figure plagued Batman? All the secrets are revealed, and one thing is for sure: Nothing will ever be the same for the Dark Knight! The two triple-paneled gatefold covers feature Batman and his allies on one, and all the major Bat-villains on the other, showcasing Jim Lee's incredible vision of the dark world of Batman. For more information, see the feature article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Black Bat's Crusade!" and "The Black Bat's Flame Trail!"

The Nemesis of Crime returns in classic pulp novels by Norman A. Daniels and The Spider's Norvell Page.

First, voodoo drums sound in cities across the nation as a wave of mysterious murders fueled by ancient magic takes a terrifying toll in "The Black Bat's Crusade," edited by future Batman editors Mort Weisinger and Jack Schiff! Then, "The Black Bat's Flame Trail" leads to a sinister arsonist who wields a deadly torch of terror as New York tenements burn.

Plus, The Mask returns in an illustrated adventure from Nedor's Exciting Comics #4.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.95.

Cover art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds). Flight 9, script by Dave Sim, art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds); Suenteus Po continues; Punisher-Roach guest-stars. Tyrant and Aardvark benefit sketch for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund by Dave Sim, Steve Bissette, and Gerhard. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Cover art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds). Women 4, script by Dave Sim, art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds); Cerebus apparently causes a mountain to fall on the Regency. Address to the Diamond Seminar 6/14/92 essay on the state of the comic book industry by Sim. Don't You Want Me 6-page preview, script and art by Lee Carey and Desmond Lagan. 44 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Cover art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds). Women 6, script by Dave Sim, art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds); Cirin appears to be dead; Astoria appears to be in charge. Cerebus Preview: Exit 8-page promo, script and art by Nabriel Kanan. Cerebus sketch for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund by Brad Foster and Dave Sim. 44 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

August 1974 Volume 1 No 4. Cover by Bill Edwards? Charlie Chan short novel "The Pawns of Death" by Robert Hart Davis. Two novelettes "Turn and Turn About" by Francis Clifford and "Murder Candidate" by M. G. Ogan. Short stories by Al Nussbaum, Ronald Anthony Cross, Gary Brandner, Clarence Alva Powell, and Pauline C. Smith. A few interior illustrations. Digest format, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in., 160 p, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Part 3 of 3. Checkmate's final mission in its own title as the entire Knight force engages in an all-out assault against the army seeking to overthrow the nation of Austanburg. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Gabriel Morrissette and Mike Machlan. Plus, a special 8-page backup that pits Checkmate against deadly arms dealers in exotic India. Written by Kupperberg, with art by Randy DuBurke. Cover by Steve Erwin and Al Vey. This final 32-page issue contains no ads. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Vol.21 #12 December 1997 Cover price $4.95.

Painted cover by Allen Anderson. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Howard Nostrand, Al Carreno, and Gerald McCann. Ziff-Davis's pre-Code horror comic only lasted one issue before Avon took exception to their use of the title "Eerie." This comic was mentioned in the text (pp. 317-318) of Dr. Fredric Wertham's anti-comics classic Seduction of the Innocent. Two brothers rescue a stranded space traveler, who repays them by planting blood-sucking vines in their cellar. A criminal on the run kills a scientist and tries to escape into "the fourth dimension." A chess tournament becomes a game with Death. Plus one-pagers about various ghosts. Painted cover with bondage elements by Allen Anderson. Famous American Ghosts; The Vampires from Venus!; The Grim Reaper; The Fountain of Youth!; The Perfect Hideout!; Deadline for Death!; Preview of Death; From Beyond the Grave. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

March 1944. Cover and illustrations by Lawrence. "The Man Who Was Thursday (A Nightmare)" by G. K. Chesterton and "The Ghost Pirates" by William Hope Hodgson. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white; 144 newsprint pages. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

(W) Jonathan Hickman. (A) Nick Dragotta, Steve Epting. (CA) Mike Choi Epilogue The Fallout Of The Forever And Doom Storylines. A New Direction For The Future Foundation And Marvel's First Family. 32 Pgs./Rated T ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

GAMBIT #18 cover by jim starlin & alan weiss, fabian nicieza/yanick paquette/sean parsons ASSASSINATION GAME: Part 2 (of 4)?Constrictor, Batroc, Zaran and Crossbones are all after the price put on Gambit's head! Meanwhile, Remy Lebeau and Carl Denti (the original X-Cutioner) fight off... the new X-Cutioner?! Also, a surprise visit from Deadpool! Plus: What will happen when Gambit comes face-to-face with Belladonna? Prepare to be surprised! Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $147.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Newsstand Edition. Label #21-197E114-011 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

1st printing - "Like Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust...!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'Agostino. When Cobra tries to crash a hero's funeral, two ne recruits step up to the plate to save the day. Meet Duke and Roadblock! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Duke and Roadblock. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.60.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Riley Rossmo. (W) Mike Costa. (A) Werther Dell'edera. Everyone on the COBRA FILES team is reeling from the previous mission. Everyone but CLOCKSPRING. He's got other things on his mind. Dejected and bitter over FLINT and CHAMELEON's recent tryst, he's starting to listen to TOMAX's sinister advice... and thinking of taking matters into his own hands." Cover price $3.99.

Written by Ryan Parrott and Sina Grace. Art by Francesco Mortarino. Cover by Johanna the Mad. NECESSARY EVIL CONTINUES! The Secret Origin of the OMEGA RANGERS continues as Jason and the Blue Emissary search for new recruits to the ALL NEW POWER RANGER TEAM. But when Zordon and Alpha-5 go missing, Jason must choose what's more important - his friends or protecting the universe from the fallout of SHATTERED GRID! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Eric M Esquivel. Art by Jacob Bear. Cover by Richard Ortiz. The Queen of Spades is revealed as the grand manipulator behind the evil that has been plaguing Calie and Viloet's lives. As Calie leads their ragtag team of warriors toward Spades, hoping to take her down for good, they remain unaware that they are being watched by the Void, the embodiment of Wonderland itself. The countdown to the landmark twenty-fifth issue of Wonderland begins. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

People Get Ready - Written by Dwayne McDuffie. Art by Robert J. Walker, Prentis Rollins and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Humberto Ramos and Prentis Rollins. Edwin Alva challenges the combined might of Dakota's criminal underworld as the city trembles on the brink of a riot. Has he found the one line Hardware refuses to cross? Monocle, Hanna Wing, Harm, Warren Coolidge, Lemuel Gold, Milton St. Cloud, Grasshopper, Mai Tai, Pyre (formerly Holocaust), Barraki app. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $82.00 View scans Paper: White Label #7300508-AA-009 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

WRITTEN BY A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART AND COVER BY MIKE HUDDLESTON AND TROY NIXEY. Harley's got a stalker ? someone with an obsession so strong it can bring down buildings! But when the Cupid of Crime turns the tables on her pursuer, she finds someone else has gotten to him first, and the police ? still blaming her for the death of an officer ? wait for her with guns loaded and cocked! FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Stories and art by Carl Burgos and others. Pre-Code horror comics from Ajax-Farrell and their anonymous talents. A woman's jilted fiance commits suicide, but he's not done making her life miserable. A killer's victims are reincarnated as lethal swans. Mysterious, beautiful Suthina appears after Matt is bitten by the deadly temple spider in Egypt, and soon follows him to America. Devil's Bride; Web of the Widow; Phantoms Are Fatal to Fakers; Howling Horror!; Blade of Horror. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

By JIM ROHN. Book 8 of 10: "Rank & Files" Jerry gets the lowdown from Herr Lippmann, Max comes face to face with the mutant Grapeheads, and Larry confronts the powers that be on Homeworld in an issue that forces each of the brothers to reconsider and evaluate his own motivations and ethics. Cover price $2.25.

Cover art by Bob Brown. "The Eyes That Went Berserk," art by Bernard Baily; An artist agrees to participate in an experiment, but it has bizarre effects on his eyesight that keep changing. Half-page Doctor Rocket story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Prophetic Camera," art by Jim McArdle; An old man finds an alien camera that takes pictures of future events; A crook steals it and tries to use it for profit, but nothing works out for him. "My Forbidden Face!", art by Howard Purcell; A man awakens from unconsciousness not knowing who he is, and everyone recoils from his face for some reason. "Wanted: A Pal!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Lou Cameron; Frankie and Bob talk about having a close friend. "Spectral Stories for Sale" article; stories of haunted houses. "I Was Trapped on the Chessboard of Giants," art by Ruben Moreira; An expedition is shipwrecked on an island inhabited by giants, who force the crew to act as chess pieces in a game for their freedom. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

It's an all-Fred issue for Gold Digger Month! Learn the best tips and tricks on how to draw Gold Digger characters from the man himself! Give the Ginamobile speed; define a good villain's smirk; and put the right bounce in the... step... of Gina and her friends! b&w, 32pg$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

(W) Mark Waid (Art and Cover) Kenneth Rocafort For months, Morningstar has been selling one of his key agents short, unaware that the Hunter-Killers are harboring a traitor in their midst! Has Morningstar's trust been misplaced to the point where the fate of the world itself is in danger? With two covers by Marc Silvestri and Kenneth Rocafort. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Francesco Mattina (W) Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning (A) Andres Guinaldo, Tom Derenick Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning continue the cosmic thrills that they were never allowed to do until now! With Sublime's motivations in question, Thinkwell, Bewilder and Clone 45 must find a way to work with their greatest enemy if they're going to face an even greater threat, one that might destroy the Quantinuum all together... Cover price $3.99.

Laughing Ogre/Painted Visions Comics Variant Cover by Ron Lim. (W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Jim Cheung The oversized kickoff to the year's most anticipate Blockbuster summer event, chaning the way you view the Marvel Universe! The outbreak of war on two fronts: Earth and Space, with our heroes torn between them. The world-shattering return of Thanos! Includes material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: INFINITY"

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Sean Phililips and Jay Stephens. Cover by Brian Bolland. Karmageddon - Part Two Type Omega;I n India, King Mob and Lady Edith discover the missing Hand of Glory--the powerful severed extremity that has the power to hasten the apocalypse; This would normally be a good thing--except they've found it reattached to its unlikely owner. NOTE: This series runs backwards! #12 was the first released, #11 the second, etc. with #1 being the last to come out. That's why lower numbers in this series have LATER cover dates than high-numbered issues. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Invisibles (1997-1999 2nd Series) #14-22 and Invisibles (1999 3rd Series) #12-1. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Phil Jimenez. Cover by Brian Bolland. In this INVISIBLES collection, the team launches an assault on an underground New Mexico lab to free the cure for the AIDS virus, and the final fate of mankind is decided in the apocalyptic transdimensional showdown! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 512 pages, full Color. Mature Readers Cover price $39.99.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. J. Jones--Trouble-Shooter, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Tired of Jughead being underfoot in his house all the time, Mr. Lodge decides to send him on an errand; But when Jughead goes to pick up the instructions for the errand, he accidentally takes the credentials for a professional diplomat in Mr. Lodge's employ, and winds up being flown to the village of Zapadapa, Honduras, where the local banditos are threatening Lodge's experimental plant. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

They're back...and the Justice League is off in a whole new direction under the guidance of an all-new creative team! The mysterious Weapons Master strikes at the newly-reformed League in their own headquarters, and Superman himself gets into the act! Written by Dan Jurgens, with art by Jurgens and Rick Burchett. Cover by Jurgens and Murphy Anderson. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by TONY HARRIS Written by KEITH GIFFEN and JUDD WINICK. Art by JOE BENNETT. Spinning out of BRIGHTEST DAY, DC's new biweekly event begins here! Someone is targeting the old members of the defunct Justice League International. Now, surviving members Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire and Ice have to figure out what unseen mastermind is threatening to destroy the entire Super Hero community! There are no gray areas here - it's black and white and red with blood all over for this lost generation of Super Heroes as original JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL writer Keith Giffen is joined by superstar scribe Judd Winick (BATMAN, GREEN ARROW) for a new era in excitement! And don't miss the monumental reteaming of Giffen and his former JLI writing partner J.M. DeMatteis on this month's BOOSTER GOLD #32! Cover price $2.99.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The World of No Return!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Flash must beat Despero in a strange chess-like game to save the other members of the Justice League and the people of Despero's home dimension, Kalanor. Letter to the editor from comic writer Roy Thomas. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jim Starlin for "The Chess-Master of Mars!" in which the JLA battle Despero (story continued from #177). Plotted by Len Wein and written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. Features heroes this issue: Superman, Batman, Green Arrow, Aquaman, the Atom, Black Canary, J'onn J'onzz, and Zatanna. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Jim Starlin for "The Chess-Master of Mars!" in which the JLA battle Despero (story continued from #177). Plotted by Len Wein and written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. Features heroes this issue: Superman, Batman, Green Arrow, Aquaman, the Atom, Black Canary, J'onn J'onzz, and Zatanna. Cover price $0.40.

Cover by Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira. Writing by Matt Kindt. Art by Eddy Barrows, Tom Derenick, R.B. Silva, Eber Ferreira, Allen Martinez. A devastating battle against Despero begins as Manhunter and Stargirl arrive in San Francisco to save Stargirl's family from Firestorm's fallout! Cover price $3.99.

NOTE: This issue was originally polybagged with a digital download code and may or may not be polybagged when purchased. Written by Matt Kindt. Art by Eddy Barrows, Tom Derenick, R.B. Silva, Eber Ferreira, Allen Martinez. Cover by Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira. A devastating battle against Despero begins as Manhunter and Stargirl arrive in San Francisco to save Stargirl's family from Firestorm's fallout! This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue. Cover price $4.99.

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Reflections, Part 1 of 5. Story by Joe Pruett. Art by Ken Meyer Jr., plus pinups by Scott Benefiel, Ellis Goodson, Ben Herrera and Melissa Uran. Cover by Ken Meyer Jr. Kilroy is a mysterious spirit of vengeance who appears in various times and places. Its a showdown at the Lincoln Memorial in the conclusion of the Reflections storyline. Mistakenly labeled as issue #4 on cover. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Penciled by STAZ JOHNSON Cover by TONY HARRIS The sinister plans of Doc Ock slowly simmer through the bars of Riker's Island as Spider- Man comes face-to-face with Peter KINGPIN #7 Written by BRUCE JONES Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS Cover by TONY HARRIS "THUG" CONCLUDES!?Wilson Fisk faces off in a brutal showdown against the five families of New York! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.99.