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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprint: "The Grandeur That Was Greece." Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Tartaglione. John Severin cover. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Cameos by Captain America, Fantastic Four, Stan Lee, and others in "100th Anniversary!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Mike Esposito. Gil Kane cover pencils, John Romita Sr. cover inks.\ Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "Bury My Heart at Dresden!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Vince Colletta. Statement of ownership - average print run 344,262; average paid circulation 176,011. Ayers cover. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. First appearance of Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Commandos are ordered to rescue the Underground leader, captured by the nazis, before he reveals the date of D-Day. 36 pgs.

January 1, 1939. Stories include "Silver Skull" by Maxwell Grant; "Kid Gone Crazy" by Steve Fisher; "High Explosive" by Clifford Goodrich; and "Cold-Trail Comeback" by Arthur J. Burks plus the columns "Codes" by Henry Lysing and "The Third Degree" by Dean Callahan. Edd Cartier illustrations. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Voodoo in the Caribbean concludes: Nettie's sinister mentor, the ruthless Baron Zastrow, attempts to steal the shadow power from Shadowman. "Song for the Dead" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

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This series contains slightly edited reprints. Cover art by Jim Steranko. Death Before Dishonor!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Don Heck, inks by Don Heck; A.I.M. attempts to steal a S.H.I.E.L.D. life model decoy. The End of A.I.M.!, script by Jack Kirby (plot) and Denny O'Neil (dialogue), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Ogden Whitney, inks by Ogden Whitney; S.H.I.E.L.D. locates A.I.M.'s secret headquarters, which is then destroyed, perhaps by the Secret Empire. The End of A.I.M.! cover reprint (on interior page), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by George Peltz and L. B. Cole. Pre-Code crime comics from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Police close in on criminal genius Duke Morane and his underworld empire. In pre-WWII Germany, Hilda marries wealthy older men and then poisons them. The leader of one of the earliest New York street gangs, the Bowery Boys, Bill the Butcher later enters city politics. Underworld Mastermind; Crime Run-Down; The Poisoner; Death Dream; Strong Arm Terror. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 1 # 4. October 17, 1961. Stories and art by Nat Hentoff, John S. Wilson, Ernst Haas, Roger Kahn, Fred Schnell, Patrick Dennis, Dolores Faith, Leonard Lyons, and Bernard Asbell. Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner's first attempt at a movie magazine, featuring top editorial talent and profiles and interviews of stars of the era. This issue features a profile of pioneering Black comedian Dick Gregory and an interview with legendary Italian film director Federico Fellini, fun with TV comic Ernie Kovacs, and a profile of ballet choreographer Balanchine. Plus the art of belly dancing, an essay on Italian cinema, and a profile of talk-show host Dave Garroway. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 108 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.50.

In the astounding conclusion of "The Secret Origin of Scarface," a bizarre prison breakout links the Ventriloquist and Scarface in what becomes a defining relationship for both of them, in a tale written by Alan Grant and John Wagner, with art by Teddy Kristiansen. In Part 2 of a special ZERO HOUR prelude, Waverider and Monarch battle across the timestream as Monarch tries to adjust it to his own nefarious ends. Shocking secrets about Monarch are revealed and he emerges more powerful than ever, with a new costume, in a story written by Dan Jurgens and pencilled by Frank Fosco. New Blood Pax has to face a spaceship full of parasites, written by Terrance Griep and pencilled by Kyle Hotz. Cover by Shawn McManus. Cover price $1.95.

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By Micah Gunnell, Jason Gorder, Beth Sotelo & Michael Turner. Hilarity ensues with the debut of the What If Mafia! If you've ever decided to listen to that little voice inside your head, with the What If Mafia around, now is not the time! However, all isn't fun and games in Theo's neck of the woods, as someone, or something conspires against him. If the old adage that goes 'what you don't know doesn't hurt you,' then unfortunately for Theo, this unknown could be downright deadly! From Michael Turner, the same creative mind that brought you Fathom and Soulfire, comes this brand new 12-page zero issue of Shrugged! Loaded with tons of additional sketches and an exclusive sneak peek at Shrugged #1, don't miss out on the first break out hit of 2006! Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Jonathan Marks (W) Frank Mastromauro (A) Jonathan Marks The long awaited return of SHRUGGED continues! You think you're prepared, but you're not. You've been decisive in your actions up to this point, but now things have been turned upside down. You feel you've conformed your mindset and are ready to accept what you're about to experience, but you haven't. That's because SHRUGGED is back and ready to blow your mind! Perspecta has a new dark ruler as Lord Slive revels in his takeover and now plans his attack on planet Earth. Barely surviving with his life, Magnuss, the ousted true leader of Perspecta, reaches out for help, but who will come to his aid? Meanwhile, Theo's girl troubles are heating up as he's torn between the three women in his life. Those may be the least of his worries though because something bad has happened to Ange and Dev, and Theo may not survive their new transformations! Created by Michael Turner and Frank Mastromauro, with illustrations by newcomer Jonathan Marks and colors by Beth Sotelo, make sure to listen to the voices inside your head and pick up the newest issue of SHRUGGED today! Cover price $3.99.

Signed and numbered by writer/creator Frank Mastromauro, and artist Jonathan Marks, limited to 200 with certificate of authenticity from Aspen - Cover by Jonathan Marks (W) Frank Mastromauro (A) Jonathan Marks The long awaited return of SHRUGGED continues! You think you're prepared, but you're not. You've been decisive in your actions up to this point, but now things have been turned upside down. You feel you've conformed your mindset and are ready to accept what you're about to experience, but you haven't. That's because SHRUGGED is back and ready to blow your mind! Perspecta has a new dark ruler as Lord Slive revels in his takeover and now plans his attack on planet Earth. Barely surviving with his life, Magnuss, the ousted true leader of Perspecta, reaches out for help, but who will come to his aid? Meanwhile, Theo's girl troubles are heating up as he's torn between the three women in his life. Those may be the least of his worries though because something bad has happened to Ange and Dev, and Theo may not survive their new transformations! Created by Michael Turner and Frank Mastromauro, with illustrations by newcomer Jonathan Marks and colors by Beth Sotelo, make sure to listen to the voices inside your head and pick up the newest issue of SHRUGGED today! Cover price $3.99.

Painted cover by Leo Morey. Stories and art by Bob Powell and Leo Morey. Sometimes listed as Vol. 1 No. 5. One of the more successful MAD mimics, created by comics legend Joe Simon, featuring an array of comedic talent. Crestwood/Feature was the first of several publishers. If Sherlock Holmes worked in 1961. A Sick look at the Congo, then known as the Belgian Congo. An evening in performance with Adolph Hitler. Parodies of Hollywood and drill instructors. Sickiatry; Chimps Work in Factory; Job Interview; Comebacks, Inc.; Minute Movies; Albums Without Music; Drill Instructor; Captain of Industry; Sick, Sick World; State News; The Motivation Man; An Evening with Adolph Hitler; Sal Mineo Goes to War; Geography Lesson: The Belgian Congo; Sherlock Holmes Today; Sick Dissects Hollywood; Sick Award; How to Start a Riot. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Painted cover by Leo Morey. Stories and art by Angelo Torres, Bob Powell, Leo Morey, Ernest Schroeder, Bill Majeski, Howard Ostwind, Dee Caruso and Bill Levine. Sometimes listed as Vol. 2 No. 7. One of the more successful MAD mimics, created by comics legend Joe Simon, featuring an array of comedic talent. Crestwood/Feature was the first of several publishers. A rocket scientist writes poetry about the early Space Race. A Sick look at plastic surgery. What really happened to Amelia Earhart. A look at the Axis powers after World War II. Plus early art by future Mad artist Angelo Torres. Great Moments in Medicine: Plastic Surgery... the Unveiling; The Numbers Game; Sicknificant News of the World; Sick, Sick World; The Dean Rusk Show; Movie Producers; Favorite Movie Scenes: The Room; The Killer; Real Italian Movies; Comments by Sickmund; The Mystery of Amelia Earhart; Interesting Occupations; A Prevue of Our Forthcoming Pocketbook of Historical Events by Hysteric-ill Scholars; The Peace Corps; Judgment at Neurosisberg; The Agent; The Waiter; Dental Detective; TV Cooking Show; Great Military Leaders. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Bob Taylor. Stories and art by Angelo Torres, Joe Simon, Bob Elliott, Calvin Castine, Paul Laikin, Jim Atkins, Fred Wolfe and Bob Taylor. Sometimes listed as Vol. 7 No. 3. One of the more successful MAD mimics, created by comics legend Joe Simon, featuring an array of comedic talent. Crestwood/Feature was the first of several publishers. The TV and movie super-spies of the '60s meet in a misadventure as convoluted as the first Casino Royale movie. Sick goes undercover with a biker gang. Plus a story featuring art by future MAD artist Angelo Torres. Superhero Teenman goes after draft dodgers. Sick's All-American Team; The Roadents; The Mad Computers; Super Spies TV Special; Teenman!; Rich Kid's Scrapbook; Simon Sez. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.30.

Cover by Joe Simon. Stories and art by Paul Laikin, Bill Majeski, Bob Heit, Lynn Lichty, Jim Atkins, Louise Miller, Fred Wolfe, John Costanza, Charles Rodrigues and Joe Simon. One of the more successful MAD mimics, created by comics legend Joe Simon, featuring an array of comedic talent. "Hewfred Publications" was the publisher during this run. Spoofs of All in the Family's Archie Bunker, and the heist film The Hot Rock. Nixon jokes, a Howard Hughes scandal, and other signs of the times. Ad spoofs, cartoons, and King Kong's marriage license with Fay Wray. Comedian of the Month: Archie Bunker; What Is Hypocrisy?; Paintings of Yesterday Submitted Today; Parties for Now Events; How Troublemaking Has Changed; Advice to the Hip-Lorn; Ghetto Poetry Corner; How to Write Winning Ransom Notes; Summer Reading by Art Buchwald; Sick Sick World; A Sick Look at Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow; Sick's Ink Blot Test; News Briefs; Civil War Blackout; The King Kong-Fay Wray Marriage Contract; The Hot Rock; Sick as It Seems. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.40.

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Stories by Larry Hancock and Michael Cherkas. Art and new cover by Michael Cherkas. Caliber reprints the Renegade Press cult-classic series about alien invasions and conspiracy paranoia, including some updated art. While everyone searches for Matt, he takes refuge in a remote mountain cabin and faces the final betrayal. Also, Hancock and Cherkas reveal the secret origin of The Silent Invasion. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "...The Soul World!" Featuring the return of Adam Warlock. Guest-starring Drax the Destroyer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Utterly defeated by Thanos, the Silver Surfer and Drax the Destroyer awaken in the mysterious Soul World. While, Drax is kept busy by Gamora, the most dangerous woman in the universe, Norrin Radd seeks the council of the master of this realm...the enigmatic Adam Warlock. Cover price $1.00.

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Story by Ron Marz. Art by Colleen Doran and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Keith Aiken. Two of the Silver Surfer's allies are at each other's throats and the Former Herald of Galactus is caught in the middle. Plus witness the return of one of the most requested heroes in the Marvel Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Story and art by Farnk Miller. You've met Wallace. Now meet Wallace on drugs! Injected with a hallucinogen, our hero now has to confront his own inner demons as well as his real-world enemies. Written and drawn by Frank Miller. Cover colors by Lynn Varley. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Vic Forsythe. Stories and art by Vic Forsythe. United's anthology series presented a different comic-strip character in every issue. This issue features the automotive/ domestic comedy strip Joe Jinks by Vic Forsythe. Joe would eventually become a fight promoter, spinning off two boxing strips, Dynamite Dunn and Curly Kayoe. But at this early date, "Joe Jinks" was still a domestic comedy like Blondie. Joe is in hot water after promoting an experimental gasoline additive. Joe goes fishing for the legendary uncatchable fish known as Tiger Face. The "topper" strips, Divot Diggers and Fussy Foursome, feature golf humor. Joe Jinks; Divot Diggers; Fussy Foursome. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Tim Levins. Shapes Part 1: The Prodigal Son, script by J. Torres, art by Tim Levins, Jeff Wasson, and Tim Levins; In a town populated by super-powered people, investigator Zara Rush takes a case to find a shapeshifter, and remembers a time with her missing father. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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The era of Veto Skreemer will be a lot like today...only scarier. In the days after the fall of Western civilization a new order will rise, one dominated by the ruthless 'Presidents' of mob-style gangsters. Set in the devastated world of the near future, SKREEMER is the story of chaos and violence...a world where history has begun to repeat itself...a world where only the strong have any hope for survival. Veto Skreemer is such a man. He has a remarkable gift...and a terrible curse. Veto Skreemer was born on the very day that civilization died. SKREEMER is a hard-edged, fast-paced series that is at times realistic, at times over the edge of surrealism. Written by Peter Milligan, with art by Brett Ewins and Steve Dillon. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe Format. Cover price $2.00.

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Veto Skreemer's secret...and curse...revealed. The story concludes, tracing his life from its bloody beginnings to the equally bloody end of the Age of Giants. Written by Peter Milligan, with art by Brett Ewins and Steve Dillon. Cover by Ewins. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe Format. Cover price $2.00.

Kitchen Sink reprint of the incredible funny animal art of Frank Frazetta (it drove him to begin drawing his sexy women!), including his very first comic book art, "Snowman" from Talley Ho Comics 1 (Frank worked as John Giunta's assistant). Frazetta's funny animal art originally appeared in Barnyard Comics, Coo Coo Comics, Happy Comics, and Goofy Comics. Introduction and cover by William Stout. (A second volume of Small Wonders was announced for 1992 but as far as we know never published, making this the only collection of such art.) Cover price $9.95.

Cover art by Jack Cole. Midnight story, art by Jack Cole; Midnight and the gang take on an unscrupulous agent, so Percentage Graftly gets a new client to prove he can make a star out of anybody. The False Masterpiece starring Black X. Lady Luck story, art by Klaus Nordling. The Jester story. Daffy story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Walter Berndt. Stories and art by Walter Berndt. Dell's Large Feature Comic reprinted classic comic strips. This issue reprints the Smitty newspaper comic strip from 1937. Smitty, an office boy in the big city, works for Mr. Bailey and has comedic misadventures. Smitty's rotund boss Mr. Bailey somehow works his way up through the ranks of boxing, entirely by default, accident and coincidence. Mr. Bailey's old pal Steve Smart implicates Bailey in a pearl robbery. Smitty's baby brother Herby wins first prize in the Hotsy Totsy food slogan contest with his slogan, "Hotsys are good for totsys." 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in, 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Art-comix from Fantagraphics. This issue includes art and stories by David Mazzucchelli, Mark Beyer, Kaz, R. Sikoryak, Mark Newgarden, Julie Doucet, Kristine Kryttre, Charles Burns and Dennis Worden. Also includes very early Quimby Mouse strips by Chris Ware, and illustrated stories by Mark Leyner and Charles Bukowski. Cover by Kaz. Mature readers. Black and white; 82 pages. Cover price $7.95. Cover price $7.95.

Art-comix from Fantagraphics. This issue includes art and stories by Justin Green, David Sandlin, David Mazzucchelli, Mark Beyer, R. Sikoryak, Doug Allen, and Gary Leib. Also includes very early Quimby Mouse strips by Chris Ware, and an eight-page color section. Mature readers. Black and white; 82 pages. Cover price $7.95. Cover price $11.95.

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Art Spiegelman cover, art by Steve Stiles, Joel Beck, Trina Robbins, George Metzger, Kim Deitch, Justin Green, Sharon Rudahl, and Howard Cruse, adults only, 36 pages, B&W, February 1977. Cover price $1.00.

Written by Darwyn Cooke Art and cover by Cooke Fan-favorite writer/artist Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER, CATWOMAN) takes the reins in SOLO #5, telling a series of enthralling stories in his uniqye style! Saddle up to the bar and grab a stool next to Slam Bradley, as the down-on- his-luck P.I. guides you through some of the craziest tales he's ever heard. Thrill to the adventures of King Faraday in Cuba, dig the Question's Middle Eastern math lesson, and attempt to understand a geek's growing passion for his vacuum cleaner. And Slam's stories end with a bang, as he spins a revenge yarn featuring Batman! On sale June 29 ? 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Ed Brisson. Art by Matias Bergara. Cover by Toni Infante. A Son of Anarchy by day but an Elvis impersonator by night, Bobby Munson is a man with many talents. After a gig in Las Vegas, Bobby wakes up to discover someone stole his cut. Armed with a couple more drinks and only the clothes on his back-including his Elvis wig-Bobby will tear the Las Vegas strip a new one tracking down the men that robbed him. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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The Mystery of the Lighthouse Pirate Treasure - Written by Peter David & Richard Howell. Art by Marie Severin & Jim Mooney. Cover by Amanda Conner & Steve Leialoha. This is the strangest, most unexpected development in the group's history: The Li'l Soulsearchers -- our gang as tots -- have to face an evil secret! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Kelly the Demon Slayer - Written by Peter David & Richard Howell. Art by Dave Cockrum, Jim Mooney and Kim DeMulder. Cover by Amanda Conner & Steve Leialoha. Kelly receives training as the prophesied Demon Slayer and uses her newfound skills to save Mayor Riggs from the demon possessed Deke and Orville! (Note: This issue is a parody of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, featuring analogues of Giles (Nigel), Xander (Alex) and Willow (Mantis).) 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.