Comic books in 'Dragon', graded by CBCS

Cover by Rich Bonk. By Dan Wickline & Tone Rodriguez. The incredible adventures of Sinbad continue as he and his crew search for the missing pieces of the Jericho Visor. But as they approach the mysterious Islands of Fire, the crew of the Al Da'rab encounters a vicious and terrifying resistance. Meanwhile, the Witch Queen Alorana has her own plans for one of Sinbad's crew, using her powers to make Samelia her apprentice and slave! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Features include Slaine in "Dragonheist" part 1 (script by Pat Mills, art by Massino Belardinelli), Rogue Trooper in "You Only Die Twice" part 4 (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Cam Kennedy), Judge Dredd in "The Haunting of Sector House 9" part 3 (script by T.B. Grover, art by Brett Ewins), and Tharg the Mighty in "The Challenge" (art by Eric Bradbury). Rogue Trooper action figure cut-out by Robin Smith. Ian Gibson cover.

May 5, 1984. Features include Slaine in "Dragonheiast" part 7 (script by Pat Mills, art by Massimo Belardinelli), "D.R. & Quinch Go To Hollywood" part 4 (script by Alan Moore, art by Alan Davis), Judge Dredd in "Portrait of a Politician" part 2 (script by T.B. Grover, art by Ron Smith), Strontium Dog in "Outlaw" part 5 (script by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra), and Rogue Trooper in "You Only Die Twice" part 9 (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Cam Kennedy). Belardinelli cover?

NO Bonus. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "A Man Called Greener" (script by Garth Ennis, art by Anthony Williams), Armoured Gideon (script by J. Tomlinson, art by Simon Jacob), Firekind part 1 (script by John Smith, art by Paul Marshall), Kelly's Eye in "Armed Response" part 8 (script by Alan McKenzie, art by Brett Ewins, color by Gina Hart), and Bad Company: Kano in part 1, "A Good Planet" (script by Peter Milligan, art by Ewins and Jim McCarthy). Cover by McCarthy, Marshall, Jacob, and Cliff Robinson.

All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "The Chieftain" part 1 (script by Garth Ennis, art by Mick Austin), Armoured Gideon in part 4, "Fire on the Plains of Peckham" (script by John Tomlinson, art by Simon Jacob), Firekind part 5 (script by John Smith, art by Peter Marshall), Bad Company: Kano in part 5, "The End of Everything" (script by Peter Milligan, art by Brett Ewins and Jim McCarthy), and Tharg's Future Shocks: "A Cross for Aaron" (script and art by Mike Hadley). Marshall cover.

All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Goodnight Kiss" part 6 (script by Garth Ennis, art by Nick Percival), Mambo in "Fleshworld" part 6 (script and art by Dave Hine), the Grudge-Father in "Skin Games" part 6 (script by Kek-W, art by Jim McCarthy), Finn in "Interventions" part 16 (script by Pat Mills and Tony Skinner, art by Paul Staples), and Strontium Dogs in "High Moon" part 6 (script by Peter Hogan, art by Mark Harrison). Sean Phillips cover.

Stories by Cliff MacGillivray. Art by Steve Huston. Cover by Steve Huston. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #3. Blackthorne Publishing presents another in its series of 3-D comics, this one featuring sword and sorcery. Conan-style barbarian warriors encounter beautiful women, wizards, and kings, as well as monsters that can only be conquered by the sword. Rescue; Deathblow; A Perfect Match. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.00.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Matt Kindt. Art and Cover by Clayton Crain. Reunion! The war against Father turns in favor of the 41st century's revolutionary heroes as Rai finds his long-lost friends aboard the monstrosity that has become New Japan. But even together, can Rai and his allies stand against Father's defenses? And can they rescue what remains of New Japan before it crashes down to Earth and destroys everything… and everyone? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Roel Wielinga weaves a story of interstellar love and war across the mythical 7th System. Starting on the prison planet of Vela, the mysterious warlord Domonisk pursues Cat, the seductive beauty who yearns to destroy him for reasons he cannot yet fathom - but swears to discover. Exotic women, swords, sorcery and space battles, The 7th System harkens back to the golden years of Conan and Heavy Metal. Cover price $2.95.

Story, art and cover by Roel Wielinga. A sword-and-sci-fi saga in the tradition of classic Conan, only with spaceships and ray guns. After a battle with Princess Kat's cutthroats, Domonisk abducts Kat, leading to a revealing conversation on the prison planet of Vela. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and art by Melissa Pagluica. Chapter 2 of ABOVE THE CLOUDS, a story of two intertwining worlds--the adventures of a hero who must save a dying world, and a girl who must convince an author to finish what he has started. 32 pages, Full Color.

Written by Gail Simone. Art by John Byrne, Nelson, Norm Rapmund & Lary Stucker. Cover by Dan Jurgens & Kevin Conrad. The Queen of Fables ? last seen in JLA ? has come for her Prince Charming: Superman! There will be no happy ending for the Man of Steel when he confronts her and a host of Kryptonian fairy tales is brought to life! 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Direct Edition. Based on the TSR role playing game - "The Gathering!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Michael Fleisher and Jan Duursema. Art by Jan Duursema. An ancient evil rises and once again threatens the Realms. Only a motley band of adventurers can stop it now. A surly dwarf warrior and his benevolent centaur companion, a gladiator who survived the Manshaka Arena of Blood, a fallen paladin, and a timid half-elf must somehow find a way to work together if the Realms are going to survive the coming darkness. Includes character sheets and information (to be used for the TSR Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game) for the Guardsmen of Waterdeep, Character: Priam Agrivar, human paladin, and the Magic Item: Staff of Withering. Cover price $1.25.

Phases of the Moon: Part 4 of 4. "Fourth Quarter: Total Eclipse!" Written by Dan Mishkin. Art by Jan Duursema and Rick Magyar. The secret behind Selune's arrival in Waterdeep is finally revealed. As the Heroes of Selune's Smile stand unified against the earthly avatar of the moon goddess for the fate of their friend, they find themselves face-to-face with a cadre of the undead! Don't miss the conclusion to the story that will change their lives and the landscape of the Forgotten Realms forever. Cover price $1.50.

Scavengers: Part 3 of 3. "Survivors!" Written by Dan Mishkin. Art by Jan Duursema and Rick Magyar. Timoth Eyesbright and Vajra Valmey Jar must battle a great fire-breathing wyrm, betrayal, and an ancient curse if they are to survive another day in the always dangerous Forgotten Realms. Cover price $1.75.

Death and the Dragon's Eye: Part 4 of 4. "Burning Questions!" Written by Dan Mishkin. Art by Jan Duursema and Rick Magyar. At last, the identity of the one responsible for the murder of Carrill and Kyri's woes of late stands revealed. But is it already too late for the beautiful half-elf to save the City of Splendors and her own soul, for that matter. Cover price $1.75.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. For many gamers, the 2nd Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons core rulebooks were their introduction to the role-playing game hobby. The AD&D Dungeon Master Guide presents all of the information a DM needs to run adventures, challenge players, and advance his or her campaign. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color.

48-page giant. Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Face of the Dragon starring Supergirl, script by Len Wein, pencils by José Delbo, inks by Bob Oksner; Supergirl battles Dr. Tzin-Tzin; Jonny Double guest-stars. Death's Strange Deputy starring the Phantom Stranger, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino. Circle of Doom starring Black Canary, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Alex Toth. The Sight Stealers starring Dr. Mid-Nite, script by John Broome, inks by Sal Amendola. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Quest 1: The Chaos Gate!" Written by Scott Behnke. Art by Kent Burles. Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Quest 3: The Ways of the Worm!" Written by Scott Behnke. Art by Kent Burles. The Ways of the Worm is the final chapter in The Chaos Gate saga, and it is the city of Liam's darkest hour. The forces of Accuris and Baal are preparing to crush Liam while the Adventurers scramble to gain the final Key of Telku - the only hope to turn the tide of battle. And where Belegard flies, death surely follows... Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. By James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, and Alexis Frederick-Frost. In this action-packed cartooning adventure, kids will have as much fun making comics and reading them! Embark on a journey with a knight and a magical cartooning elf into a fun-filled comics lesson you've never seen the likes of before. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10-in. x 7 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.95.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger. Tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A modern-day man finds himself surrounded by knights and dragons in King Arthurs Court; An abandoned ship found adrift at sea continually heads in a south-by-southwest direction, whether someone is at the helm or not; Authors Johann von Goethe and H. Rider Haggard have unexplained encounters with the paranormal. The Magic Throne!; Lion and the Unicorn; Prisoner of the Prism!; Annals of the Occult!; Ship Without a Helmsman! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by unknown. Art by Bob Oksner and unknown. Cover by Bob Oksner. Jerry stars in a 3-part untitled tale! Plus: "The Fantastic Fisherman" 1-page text story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

1st printing. Based on the story by H. Beam Piper. Adapted by Benson Parker. Art by Michael Whelan and David Wenzel. When Little Fuzzy meets a strange creature called "Man" he embarks on an epic adventure he never dreamed of. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 44 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

Dark Reign tie-in - Cover by STUART IMMONEN Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by CLAYTON HENRY & GABRIEL HARDMAN What a difference a half-century makes: As the Agents of 1958 find themselves battling deep behind the Iron Curtain, the Agents of today are locked in mortal conflict with Captain America! And if Bob Grayson loses his mind, that may very well be the end for the Agents of today! 32 PGS/Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Written by JEFF PARKER. Art by DAN PANOSIAN & GABRIEL HARDMAN. Cover by ADI GRANOV. There's no enemy quite like a former lover, is there? The gloves are all the way off as Jade Claw and her forces begin assaulting Atlas on every front! The Agents throw everything they've got at the Great Wall, but to no avail. Gorilla-Man is convinced only ONE member of the team can possibly stop the rain of pain... 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Stadium Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Agnes Garbowska. Written by J. T. Krul. Art by V Kenneth Marion.Aspen's final '10 for 10' series makes its red-hot debut! In the future, technology is everywhere, but there's a greater source of power and wonder now out there - magic! After saving the world from the destructive force of chaos itself, Malikai and his friends try to return to a life of normalcy. PJ is determined to be Benoist's heir in the battle arena, where cybernetic technology rules the day. Malikai is just happy to be with Sonia again, yet he can't help see that Grace is still haunted by the scars of the past. Meanwhile, a secret danger grows in the shadows between magic and technology, and it has a name - RAINIER! Don't miss this exciting premiere issue of the ALL NEW SOULFIRE! Join veteran Soulfire scribe JT Krul, along with the amazing artistic talents of V. Ken Marion and Kyle Ritter, as an all-new direction for Michael Turner's fantasy epic Soulfire begins right now! Cover price $1.00.

A collection of funny-animal and humor comics from Fox Feature Syndicate. Cosmic Catnip Capsules turn an ordinary feline into Cosmo Cat, who lives on the moon and uses a rocket to travel to Earth and fight evil; Percy is a mischievous boy in the best Tom Sawyer tradition; Senor Tamale is neither a senor nor a tamale, being a parrot who wears a sailor hat. Cosmo Cat; Flash Lyte; Senor Tamale; Percy; Walter the Waiter; Hedy Hippo. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

March, 1947. Science fiction stories by Richard S. Shaver, Leroy Yerxa, John and Dorothy de Courcy, and Heinrich Hauser. Illustrations by Arnold Kohn and Robert Fuqua. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 180 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 23, Issue 9 - September, 1949. Science fiction stories by Robert Moore Williams, H.H. Harmon, Richard S. Shiver, Richard Ashby, and George D. Lewis. Illustrations by J. Allen St. John, Robert Keys, Richard Loehle, and Bill Terry. Cover by Richard Loehle. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 162 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

October 1967. Cover by John Schoenherr. Stories: "Weyr Search" by Anne McCaffrey, "The Judas Bug" by Carroll M. Capps, "Pontius Pirates" by J. T. McIntosh, "Toys" by Tom Purdom and "Free Vacation" by W. Macfarlane. Science Fact article "Political Science". Illustrations by Rudi Palais, Kelly Freas and Leo Summers. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

Time and Space Toys retailer exclusive cover by Stephen Mooney and Lisa Jackson. Joss Whedon & Brian Lynch (plot); Brian Lynch (w), Franco Urru (a); Tony Harris, Urru (c) Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch and Franco Urru continue to tell the tale of Angel after the climactic battle that ended the Angel television series. Between the array of new enemies and fallen former friends-not to mention the state of Los Angeles itself-can Angel possibly find a reason to go on? And can some familiar faces help provide that reason? 32 Pages, Full Color.

Prestige format director's cut of issue #1. Also includes entire script for issue #1 with script notes by Brian Lynch. Full color, 48 pages, slick paper stock, cardstock cover, squaredound. Cover price $5.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "After the Fall: Book 1!" Collects Angel: After the Fall (2007 IDW) #1-5.

Written by Joss Whedon and Brian Lynch. Art and cover by Franco Urru.

In Angel's final television season, his world ended... but his story didn't.

Now, IDW Publishing is proud to present the story of Angel: After the Fall, as presided over by Angel co-creator Joss Whedon, along with his hand-picked creative team, Brian Lynch and Franco Urru.

Picking up where Season Five of the fan-favorite TV show left off, this hardcover edition looks at who lived after that climactic battle, who died, and what happened to all of Los Angeles in its wake.

Features an art gallery from acclaimed artists Tony Harris (Ex Machina), Andrew Robinson, and Urru.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Cover by Dan Panosian. The New World is turning out to be more than Angel bargained for as he's confronted with a monstrous, mythical beast, and continues to try and find a 'cure' for his painful new soul. But when the earth begins to shake, Angel finds himself facing the cause of one histories great 'natural' disasters. Cover price $3.99.

Funny-animal hijinks from Timor, an imprint of Stanley Morse Publications. Royal rabbit King Karrot promises his nephews a dragon that doesn't exist, so he orders court magician Oodini to create one. King Leo commands Tobias Turtle and his Alligator enemy to joust like knights of old. The origin of Soopermutt, who gains superpowers after answering a comic-book ad for "Invincible Ink." King Karrot: Snaggin' a Dragon; Tobias Turtle; What's in a Name?; Soopermutt: The Corn Is Ripe; Orsen Buggy: Bank Nite Tonite. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

FCBD 2013. (W) Matt Hawkins (A) Stjepan Sejic. Aphrodite IX returns for Free Comic Book Day! This first free issue launches a new ongoing series of Top Cow's fan favorite, memory challenged, green haired, questionably human heroine. Hundreds of years after a cataclysmic event scorched the surface, Earth and its inhabitants have been forever altered and a new landscape and political struggle has taken hold with three distinct factions fighting for control. Aphrodite IX is both anachronism and advanced technology in a world that she no longer recognizes. No aliens, just humans and their genetically and technologically altered descendants in a mixture of the best Sci-Fi and Fantasy has to offer!

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Dragon Flames!"

Written by Nate Bitt. Art and cover by Joao Zod and Glass House Graphics.

Travis, Journey, and the other players in Arcade World hoped Dragon Flames would never come to life. Being a knight and battling dragons may sound fun, but the characters are notoriously treacherous. When it's time to battle the epic game, will Travis, Journey, and Devonte be able to tell their allies from their enemies?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in. x 144 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $9.99.

Scepter of Kings: Part 1: Destiny's Pawns - Written by Jon Hook and Ed Lavallee. Art by Wayne Nichols, Jason Gustafsson and Dario Carrasco. Cover by Wayne Nichols. Join the reluctant heroes, Darkmere and Sabrik, as they embark on an epic quest to free themselves from the ghosts of their past and save the world from an unspeakable future! Who is Aegir the scribe? What dangers await the heroes in the Valley of Steam? Why does an army of Magnarian elves wish the heroes dead? Find out in the explosive, all-action debut issue of Archeon, a fantasy realm unlike any other! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

written by DARA NARAGHI art & cover by GRANT BOND Archibald Aardvark thought the murder of his brother was solved, but when a stranger tips him off to a cover-up, he travels to Little China in search of the mysterious 'Compassionate Wind of Death'! This noir tale of greed, secrets, and a deal with the devil will have you deliciously anticipating if our hapless hero will survive long enough to stitch together a few answers...or will he fall victim to the red dragon haunting his fevered dreams? TAG: Archibald takes the classic animation of Fleischer Studios and kicks it out a moving car in the middle of Roman Polanski's Chinatown. Cover price $3.50.

Cover by Bob White(?). "Point of View," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Though warned by Archie of the monsters that live on Bleak Island, the girls still take a boat over for a picnic. "The Letter"; Archie receives letters from Veronica, who's on a South American vacation; Each letter contains a picture of Veronica with a different local guy. "Love Is Blind," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Everyone hates the sloppy clothes that Veronica is wearing, except Archie; He loves it, until Betty copies her style. "Summer Madness," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica models six different bathing suits for Archie. "A Weighty Problem," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica starts working out, so she can eat more ice cream. "One Man Out" one-page Shrimpy story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Diamond Doings," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie umpires an all-girl baseball game at the Riverdale picnic, and is the only winner when the game gets rained out. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Written by John J. Perez. Art and Cover by Marco Maccagni. Las Vegas, 1981. Gareth Thompson, a Vietnam veteran and single father, has just accepted a security job at the new fantasy-themed 'Archon Hotel and Casino.' However, he'll soon discover all the Orcs, Elves and Dragons at the Resort are not people in costumes, but actual creatures of myth and legend. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by John J. Perez. Art by Marco Maccagni. Cover by Erin Fusco. Las Vegas, 1981. Gareth Thompson, a Vietnam veteran and single father, has just accepted a security job at the new fantasy-themed 'Archon Hotel and Casino.' However, he'll soon discover all the Orcs, Elves and Dragons at the Resort are not people in costumes, but actual creatures of myth and legend. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by John J. Perez. Art by Marco Maccagni. Cover by Morghan Gill. Gareth's new boss is a beast! Alistair Koontz is a ruthless businessman, tail chaser, cigar aficionado and century's old shape-shifting Dragon. His world revolves one thing: profit. Meanwhile a thuggish troll pushing bad elixir on the street finds himself in hot water when a simple deal becomes complicated. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

by Ben Avery & Sherwin Schwartzrock. Armorquest is the story of a young boy named Timothy who finds himself on a quest to travel south and join the ranks of the Emperor's Knights of the Way with nothing but a sword, a pair of allies, and a hope to one day return home to save his people from the evil Dragon Prince. 32pgs, FC (1 of 6)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

by Ben Avery & Sherwin Schwartzrock. Timothy leaves everything he knows and loves to join the Knights of the Way. With his new friends, the knight Kanika and the wanderer Bernard, the small band finds their way blocked by a deadly Earthwyrm ? a burrowing dragon that breathes darts of fire. Worse than that ? Earthwyrms never travel alone... 32pgs, FC (2 of 6)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESUS MERÍNO CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores July 16. A bold new 6-issue miniseries from two of the industry's most acclaimed creators: Kurt Busiek and Carlos Pacheco! It's 1915, and young Fletcher Arrowsmith lives in a troubled times, where magic is every bit as important as arms in the first World War! Arrowsmith longs for adventure in a world in which the highest call to answer is a call to duty, and the loftiest goal is to maintain one's honor! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.