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The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (2002) Volume 46 #2 (whole # 134) is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club. 40 pages, B&W.

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art and Cover by Andrei Bressan and Adriano Lucas. How do you adjust to the real world after living in a war zone for half your life? Mikey Rhodes and his family will find out firsthand, as danger from Terrenos presents itself on Earth. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Whitman edition. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Written by Frank Gibson. Art Becky Dreistadt. Cover by Joy Ang. Over a hundred wonderful and terrifying creatures have suddenly appeared on earth. Two teens investigate the origins of these curious creatures and how they can stop those who are trying to destroy them. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Amanda Visell. Written by Frank Gibson. Art by Becky Dreistadt. Over a hundred wonderful and terrifying creatures have suddenly appeared on earth. Two teens investigate the origins of these curious creatures and how they can stop those who are trying to destroy them. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Stories and art by Dick Briefer and Jay Alexander. Cover by Dick Briefer. The first incarnation of Dick Briefer's famed Frankenstein comic featured Addams Family-style dark comedy and monster hijinks. A piece of chopped liver goes on a rampage, and only the Monster of Frankenstein can stop it; The Monster has a flying carpet turned into a set of long underwear; Frankenstein's Monster helps a werewolf who just wants to look normal. Frankenstein and the Thing; Daydreams of Hector Droopy; Chester Demihoss: His Sad Tale; The Invisible Guy; Harry Hookey; Two-Minute Miracle; Just a Little Shaver; The Terrible Werewolf. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Phil Morrissey. Stories and Art by Roz Gibson, Scott Ruggels, David McGuire, Christina Hanson, Ed Garcia, Fred Patten, Sarah Wheeler, Erick Melton and William Ruzicka. Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! In this issue: "Fashion Victim Part 1" by Roz Gibson and Scott Ruggels; "Whipped" by David McGuire; "Ebin & May Part 17" by Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia; "Theriopangrams" by Fred Patten and Sarah Wheeler; and "Neo-Bioform Go Part 3" by Erick Melton and William Ruzicka. Plus: Illustration by Joe Rosales. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

by Boothby and Lloyd Things go to hell in a handbasket when Bender loses his job after accidentally poisoning the Planet Express crew. But there are slim pickings on the unemployment line for a former bending unit turned toxic chef. That is, until he gets an offer he can't refuse...from the Robot Devil! Give the Robot Devil his due this May! FC, 32pg $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

(W) Ian Boothby (A) John Delaney (CA) Jason Ho, Andrew Pepoy Bender takes charge of a bot scout, but after declaring that membership is for robots only, he is soon challenged by Leela's all-girl, evil mutant troop. Not wanting to be left out, Fry forms a troop of his own, with himself as its only member! When Planet Express sponsors a field trip and delivery competition, Fry, Leela, and Bender set out to prove to each other who has the top troop! Cover price $2.99.

Painted cover art by Clarence Doore. The Massacre at Ku-Shi Bridge starring G.I. Joe, pencils by Irv Novick. Oh, Babe! starring G.I. Joe, art by Mike Suchorsky; Sgt. Mulvaney helps Pvt. Robbins with writing a letter. Eager Beaver starring Buddies, art by Ernest Schroeder. Dear Son, Come Home starring G.I. Joe, art by Mike Suchorsky; Sgt. Mulvaney considers going home and helping his old parents. Reserved- G.I.'s Only humor page by Jack O'Brien. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

(W) Tim Seeley (A) Mike Norton (Cover A) Tim Seeley (Cover B) Mike Norton FC 32pp Monthly ongoing series In stores the week of December 17th. THE CONCEPT: G.I. Joe Frontline expands the action of the regular G.I. JOE series into another title, featuring a cast of rotating creative teams. Frontline allows us to see the G.I.JOE universe through the eyes of different artists, and of course, its full of action, action, action! THIS ISSUE: Get out your oven mitts and wooden spoons, 'cuz it's time for everyone's favorite TV cook to take the stage...ROADBLOCK! In this ONE-SHOT story, he slices, he dices, he makes up bad rhymes, and when the funding for his show is taken over by COBRA, he gets more than he asked for. It's a fun, action packed issue, as the heavy gunner/southern chef takes on TV producers, Dreadnoks and lactose intolerant pugs. Meanwhile, MAINFRAME finds out what happens when you spend too much time at the computer, and FIREWALL introduces DAINA to the joys of American culture. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Rudy Nebres. Edited by Bill DuBay. Stories by Bill DuBay and Timothy Moriarty. Art by Alex Nino, Lee Elias, Jose Ortiz, Abel Laxamana, Rudy Nebres and Luis Bermejo. Tales of fantasy and adventure. The Tin Man tries to avert a nuclear holocaust; as usual, the Troll Patrol story is a full-color insert. Final issue of the series. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 72 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.25.

Story, Art and Cover by Fred Perry. When Dr. Diggers' old mentor and instructor, Gneiss, sends an urgent distress call, Dr. Diggers immediately rushes to Jade in order to save him! However, even his powers may not be enough to overcome the power of the mystic warrior who has kidnapped Gneiss! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

by Various; cover by Fred Perry AP Core Title! See fans fete the characters of Fred Perry's Gold Digger with their own adventures for Gina, Cheetah, Brianna and more. Fred has done over 80 issues of the Gold Digger series and created a vast panoply of characters. Discover these characters through the eyes of Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa, David Hutchison, Brian Denham, and other creators in this 48-page special. b&w, 48pg$3.95 Cover price $3.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Tom & Jerry...!" Andy Panda goes to the mountains to write a novel, story and art by John Carey; Droopy Dog becomes an organ-grinder, story and art by Harvey Eisenberg. More classic funny-animal comics featuring Woody Woodpecker, Tom and Jerry, Chilly Willy, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Cool Cat, Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, Tweety and Sylvester, and Bugs Bunny. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 160 pages. full color. All Ages Cover price $0.50.

Story by Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragones. Art and cover by Sergio Aragones. Sword and sorcery comedy from Sergio Aragones, as Groo's skill with the sword is only exceeded by his stupidity, making him dangerous to friend and foe alike. Arba and Dakarba get their magical powers back, which they use to transform Groo and Rufferto into many ridiculous forms in a failed attempt to prove their magical prowess. Also, Rufferto must find Groo by smell alone. The Aquelarre; Rufferto. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

When their father inadvertently wipes out the family's Christmas budget, the Pickett twins are stuck in Gross Point for the holiday--with nothing to even vaguely remind them of a normal Yule. It's not the least bit a wonderful life when their only support comes from Dr. Goobai, who sells suicide machines over the home shopping network. Rounding out the issue is another installment of "Spoiled Rotten"--this time, an insane tour of the BlodgO toy factory! Written by Matt Wayne and Dan Slott. Art and cover by Roger Langridge and Joe Staton. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $2.50.

Stories by Martin W. Smith, Henry Lainey, Jerry Albert and Spencer Winters. Art by Irving Dressler, Victor Pazmino, Carl Wessler and Ken Hultgren. Cover by Irving Dressler. Funny-animal mayhem from Creston, an imprint of independent publisher ACG. Robespierre the cat stows away in a fishmongers truck; Willy & Wally try to outwit the house cat to get the cheese; Tough-guy Biff opens a restaurant so he can throw the customers out. Robespierre; Pete Parrot, Rookie Policeman; Fenwell Fox; Willy & Wally; Private Bobby Beagle; Kurly Kinkajou: A Funny Adventure Story; Izzy and Dizzy; Woofie Wolf Learns His Lesson; Biff. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Contains two Frank Frazetta illustrations. Frazetta illustrations appear in eighteen consecutive issues of Happy Comics (1943) (#20-#37) and in sixteen consecutive issues of Goofy Comics (1943 Nedor/Standard) (#20-#35). Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Happy Hare in 'Unhappy Happy'" by Vincent Fago; "Happy Puzzles" activity page; "Uncle Fuzzy in 'Solving a Problem!'" by Vincent Fago; "Buddy Bear in 'Daisies Won't Tell'" by Lynn Karp; "Happy Fairy Tales, Real Fairy Tales From the Classics: The Talking Kettle"; "Happy Hare and Bonny Bunny"; and "Uncle Fuzzy Hare in 'A Tall Story'" by Vincent Fago. Illustrated text stories: "A Job for Jimmy Grasshopper: An Ambitious Insect Finally Makes the Grade!" by Mickey Klar Marks, illustration by Frazetta; and "City Cousin: Tom Cat Discovers He's a Hero, By Mistake!" by Donald Bayne Hobart, illustration by Frazetta. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Reprints Richie Rich #1 and #2. Cover art by Warren Kremer. "Early to Bed," script by Lennie Herman, art by Warren Kremer; After an "early to bed, early to rise" lecture from Mr. Rich, Richie resolves to make the most of his day; As the school football team's assistant manager, he must bring the team's equipment to an out-of-town game, requiring an early morning. "For the Birds," script by Lennie Herman, art by Warren Kremer; Gloria gives Richie a pet parakeet named Jo-Jo. However, Jo-Jo flies out an open window, prompting the entire Rich estate staff and all of Freckles and Richie's friends to begin hunting for the missing bird. "Uncle Tape's Speedy Fixer," art by Warren Kremer; Dot's Uncle Tape sends her a can of instant bandages. "Singing Sensation," pencils by Sid Couchey; Lotta tries out for a talent agent. "The Golden Touch," script by Lennie Herman, art by Warren Kremer; Richie dreams of having the Midas touch. "Sleepytime Boy," script by Lennie Herman, art by Warren Kremer; Richie and classmates work in his dad's new office building. "Little Dot Meets Uncle Rush," art by Warren Kremer; Dot has a quick visit with her Uncle Rush, who is always in a rush. "The Project," pencils by Sid Couchey; Gramps helps Lotta build a robot for her school project. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by George Baker. Stories and art by George Baker and Fred Rhoads. A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features George Baker's soldier whose name became synonymous with the downtrodden grunt. Sad Sack tries to help Sarge come up with some new ideas to motivate the troops. Plus military comedy with General Rockjaw and Sadie Sack, Sad Sack's redheaded female cousin in the Women's Army Corps, and a PSA on bus safety from Casper the Friendly Ghost. Dummy; New Ideas; The Gripes; Fixed Up; The Schemer; Those Restful Hills; Sadie Sack: The Big Splash; The General: The Yard Bird; Casper: School Bus Safety. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sadie Sack Cover price $0.12.

A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features Muttsy the Talking Dog, a spin-off of George Baker's Sad Sack featuring a loquacious canine. Muttsy accidentally destroys the Officer's Club while guarding a missile site. Sad Sack is assigned to duty on the world's first underwater tank. Sad Sack dreams that he goes to Wonderland, just like Alice. Safety Snooze; How to Guard a Missile Site!; Siesta Time!; How to Build an Officer's Club!; Sad Sack: The Sub Tank Caper; The General: Out to Lunch; Sad Sack: Back in Wonderland. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Jack O'Brien. A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features The GI Juniors, a spin-off of George Baker's Sad Sack featuring mischievous young cadets. In an issue-length story, the GI Juniors dress up like characters from The Wizard of Oz and encounter a real-life witch. They seek help from a wizard, who looks a great deal like the Sarge. Tenting Tonight; Woodman Spare That Sergeant; Costume Party; Spook Up; Whizzy Wizard; Which Witch Is Which?; Double Bubble. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Pre-Code horror comics from Ajax-Farrell and their anonymous talents. A man kills his wife, but she won't stay in the coffin. An art critic's latest objet d'art contains a demon. A female sculptor's jungle refuge succeeds with the help of a mysterious stranger. Madness of Terror; Devil on His Shoulder; The Genius. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jim Tyer and others. Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. Heckle and Jeckle are hired as butlers for a high-society party, and hijinks ensue. While working at a space center, the talking magpies are accidentally sent up in a rocket to the moon. The duo's "Split Personality Juice" will turn anyone into someone else. High Sassiety; Dimwit: The Cat's Meow; Moon Daze; The Sleep Walker; Dimwit: Gifts for Dimwit; Dimwit: The Yes Man; Personality Plus; The Super Salesman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

by Bill Wray, Mike Mignola, Hilary Barta, and Stephen DeStefano; cover by Hilary Barta One issue couldn't contain all the wackiness and misadventures of l'il Hellboy and all his weird friends, so here's another helping! Bringing together the diverse talents of Bill Wray, Hilary Barta, and Stephen DeStefano, with the ultimate Hellboy Jr. story by Mike Mignola, this one is a guaranteed knee slapper. Why waste your money on cheap imitation? With this gang of hooligans at the helm, they'll offend everybody! On sale November 17 FC, 32pg (2 of 2)" Cover price $2.95.

At last, a comic book that savagely savages the moody, brooding Hellshock comic by Jae Lee. Also includes a second story, STOOGEWATCH, a parody of STORMWATCH. Complete with a red foil cover, but then it doesn't really matter does it? Cover price $2.50.

Regular edition cover. Edited by Elin Winkler. Art by Robert DeJesus, Terry Moore, Ben Dunn, Dennis Clark, Pat Dolan, Jim Groat, Shon Howell, Chris Tennaro, John DiGiorgio, Kurt Wilcken, Riley and Brian Sutton. A swimsuit issue-style furry anthology from Antarctic Press, featuring nothing but pinups of anthropomorphic bathing beauties by various artists. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cover art by Rube Grossman. The World Is Our Schoolroom public service announcement with Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Big Game Hunting, art by Rube Grossman; Nutsy goes big game hunting with a magnifying glass. The Silver Garden, art by Rube Grossman; Blackie tries to trick the cubs into digging his garden for him, by telling them there's a silver mine underneath it. Untitled Bo Bunny story, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Bo decides to take boxing lessons so Skinny can't pick on him anymore. Double Your Dough, art by Rube Grossman; Nutsy goes on a TV quiz program. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Hoppy and the Bicycle for Two, art by Chad Grothkopf; When Millie and Hoppy seem to have caused dangerous bicycle accidents, Marvel Bunny must foil the schemers behind the fraud. Accidents Will Happen; Reddy tries to outsmart Droopy, but the tables get turned. Hypnotizing Hi-Jinks; Professor Possum hypnotizes everyone in Funny Animalville into believing they are other people. Captain Tootsie's Counter-Spook Tootsie Rolls ad, pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza. Hoppy and the Skeptical Bunnies From Missouri; Grandpa Hare's grandsons (from Missouri, the Show-Me State) don't believe in Marvel Bunny. The Big Steel; Kid Gloves escapes from prison and attempts to con the governor, but Inspector CheeChee Chili stops him again. The Decorator's Dilemma!, art by Chad Grothkopf; Hoppy tries to help Sammy Squirrel, who is arguing with his wife Sally over the best way to decorate their house. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

(A-1 Comics #107) Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #107. Funny-animal comics featuring Harry Hot Dog, a canine with a short temper who responds to life's little inconveniences with misguided violence. Fed up with terrible TV, Harry heads to the TV studio to make his own show; Harry gets into a golf game with an annoyingly confident cat; Harry sets out to do mischief, but keeps accidentally doing good deeds. Peevy Over T-V; Harry Hotdog; Fool's Gold; The Pink of Condition. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

#55 Cover price $0.50.

"Not So Hot!"; Hot Stuff has to teach his cousin how to use the trident. Untitled story; Stumbo stops a hurricane. "All Steamed Up!"; Hot Stuff gets swallowed by a whale. "The Strange Watchman"; When Hot Stuff sneaks into a store at night to steal, he has to face the watchman. "The Rule Of The Jungle" text story. "Wishing Well" text story. "Just Like Himself!", art by Warren Kremer; Stumbo pretends to be a statue as a favor to Carvo the sculptor. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff's trident goes off on a solo adventure of its own. Stumbo encounters the tree-trimming giant of legend, Paul Bunyon. The Runaway Trident; Double Trouble; Big Game; Stumbo: Paul Bunyon Returns. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. After Hot Stuff insults Father Time, he is exiled to the Land of Clocks, which is dangerous even to little devils. Princess Charma wishes Hot Stuff was nicer to her, but after he gets amnesia and becomes super-nice, she prefers the original little devil. Hot Stuff is hired to play an alien to promote a new sci-fi movie. A Hot Time; Be Nice to Me!; The Being from Another World; The Friendly Dragon; Special Summer; Stumbo: A Great Hobby. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

"...Visits Clockland"; Hot Stuff finds a clock that wants to go home to Clockland; When he takes it there, his problems begin. Untitled story; Stumbo's cap blows off in the wind; The Mayor buys him a new one. "Tridey's Revolt"; Hot Stuff's trident goes on strike; Hot Stuff goes to a store to buy a new one. "Fever Fun"; Hot Stuff throws his trident at an eclipse, but it's really an alien spacecraft blocking the sun; Groogle and his partner try to subdue Hot Stuff with a fever spray. "Mother Earth, The Story Of The Sky" text story. "A 'Frisco' Visitor" text story. "A Mighty Tall Story"; Stumbo tells O'Floodle a story about his ancestors. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

"Automaland"; Machines come to life and revolt; Hot Stuff fights them. Untitled story, art by Warren Kremer; Stumbo joins the circus. "Leave Ogres Alone"; Hot Stuff wants to take a nap in an abandoned castle; It turns out that it's not empty; an ogre family lives there. "A Fruitful Adventure"; Hot Stuff finds giant fruits, also the giant that they belong to. "It Makes Sense" text story. "Out There!" text story. "The Big Customer," art by Warren Kremer; A crooked salesman tries to cheat Stumbo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff wakes up in Dreamland and makes some mischief. HS must endure the company of his annoying Cousin Burnie. Stumbo learns it's not so easy to find a place to sit down when you're a giant. Dreamland; Devil Fish; Cousin Burnie; Stumbo the Giant: Sitting Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Hot Stuff 'untitled' (1 pg), Hot Stuff in "So Big!", Hot Stuff 'untitled' (1 pg), Hot Stuff 'untitled' (1 pg), Hot Stuff in "Kid Stuff", Hot Stuff 'untitled' (1 pg), Hot Stuff 'untitled' (1 pg), Hot Stuff 'untitled' (1 pg), Hot Stuff 'untitled' (1 pg), Hot Stuff in "A Devil For All Seasons", Hot Stuff presents "The Friend" text story (1 pg), Hot Stuff presents "T-Venture" text story (1 pg), Stumbo the Giant in "Might Art Student". 36 pages, FC. Cover price $0.15.

Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff resumes publication after a two-year hiatus. A mischievous tree foils Hot Stuff's efforts to get an apple. Aunt Clinker gets cross with Hot Stuff when he keeps losing his temper - but he is a little devil, after all. The Young Ogre; The Living Spark!; Temper! Temper!; The Mischief Tree. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.