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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Killer Costume!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos; Aabur-Z is an interplanetary criminal being transported to prison by Enforcer NS-II; Their ship is destroyed but their costumes remain alive due to their willpower and the strange radiation of a comet; Aabur's costume arrives on Earth first and seeks a criminal to possess, but then both costumes are drawn to Superman. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes backup, "Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity!", script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; Chameleon Boy escorts Princess Projectra to a party and meets her friend Janice; Since Janice is repelled by Chameleon Boy's appearance, he disguises himself as Dane to get to know her; Appearances by Chameleon Boy, Princess Projectra, and Karate Kid. Warden Willis 1-page gag by Henry Boltinoff. Superman ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cary Bates and Kurt Schaffenberger's unique story allows you to observe a day through Superman's eyes in "Superman for a Day!" Plus: Michael J. Wolff, Schaffenberger and Dave Hunt reveal that "Even a Superman Needs a Lawyer!" Cover by Denys Cowan and Dick Giordano. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Brian Bolland. "Bitter Fruit" (Part 1), script by Sharon Wright, pencils by Randy DuBurke, inks by Pablo Marcos; Problems for an acquaintance of Dinah Lance involve crop dusting and immigration; Dinah burns the Black Canary costume with the large black collar. "Faux Pas" (Chapter 9), script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman and Yakin battle in the bodies of President Reagan, Mikhail Gorbachev, and their wives. "Canned In Boston," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; Vic Sommers ends his previous life when he fights with his ex-wife's husband, Rafael DiRienzi is kidnapped by Mockingbird, and the Secret Six begins its 2nd assignment. "And There Will Be A Sign!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Clark Kent questions Bob Galt for information on his attackers. "Red Pencil" (Moral Stand Chapter 9), script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; Wild Dog captures B. Lyle Layman and thwarts his final terrorist act. "Cutting Remarks," script by Peter David, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Dan Bulanadi; Hal Jordan tries to explain his fearlessness on Oprah while the first victim of a mind ray goes on a killing rampage. 52 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Eric Shanower. "Where There Is a Will... Chapter I - The Decision," script by Elliot S. Maggin, art by Gil Kane; As Abin Sur is dying, he summons a successor without fear - Clark Kent. Since Clark is not a native of the planet per Guardian law, he cannot assume the responsibilities of a Green Lantern; Abin then shows Clark images of other worthy successors and Clark suggests Hal Jordan as a potential candidate. "Chapter II - The Decline," script by Elliot S. Maggin, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Art Thibert; Deciding to fight the bad guys instead of dealing with his personal problems, Green Lantern investigates reports of someone stealing fissionable nuclear material. "Chapter III: The Summoning," script by Elliot S. Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, Jim Aparo, Jim Mooney, inks by Ty Templeton, John Nyberg, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey; At a tense moment in their lives, Hal's successors are all brought to his dying spot, outside of time and space. "Chapter IV: The Restoration," script by Elliot S. Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, Carmine Infantino, Jim Aparo, and Jim Mooney, inks by Ty Templeton, Kevin Nowlan, John Nyberg, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey; All of the successors are returned to their proper place and time, but each finds that they are charged with a small amount of Green Lantern energy. 52 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Andrew Robinson. "The Sleepers, Part 2", script by Greg Rucka, pencils by Eddy Barrows and Sidney Teles, inks by Ruy Jose and Julio Ferreira; Ursa has tracked down Nightwing and Flamebird to Superman's fortress, and attacks them, taunting them all the while; She almost kills Flamebird, but Nightwing turns the tables and could kill her with a kryptonite knife, but refuses as Superman would not do that. He leaves her virtually blinded in the fortress, which she accidentally brings down on herself as Nightwing takes Flamebird to Metropolis to his adopted mother Lois Lane. Power Girl ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superboy's Lost Costume, art by John Sikela; three people find Superboys costume. Give Your Pet All the Breaks! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Secret of the Sea Monster starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. Thunderbolts on Mount Olympus starring Johnny Quick, art by Ralph Mayo. The Three Shots That Green Arrow Missed, art by George Papp. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Stolen Superboy Cape, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; a pair of crooks steal Clark Kents valise, which contains Superoys costume. The Man Who Hated Arrows starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Sgt. Bilko's Pvt. Doberman #1 ad. Wanted -- Aqua-Crook starring Aquaman, script by Otto Binder, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Legion series ends with this issue. Last 12-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Mike Esposito. The Legion's Space Odyssey--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; Dream Girl reveals a prophecy to only Superboy, then several Legionnaires are teleported off Earth. Superboy is seemingly killed and the other Legionnaires create a monument for him; The Legionnaires make their way home and discover that their odyssey was an effort to keep them from fulfilling Dream Girl's prophecy of their deaths. Detective Comics #27: Fact File #7; description of other stories in Detective Comics 27 besides the Batman intro story. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano. Suspicion Confirmed, script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Henry Scarpelli; in a story continued from the previous issue, Supergirl's secret identity is in danger, but that's just the beginning of her problems as she faces off with Starfire. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. J. Michael Straczynski/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna. ? THE SCOOP: If J. Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr. shocked you before... well, this is the real deal! ? JMS SPEAKS: ""You may think you've seen the greatest confrontations in Peter Parker's life. You're wrong. Since his debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15, nearly four decades ago, Peter Parker has been running from the one, singular confrontation that will change his life. The one he has feared, and dreaded, since he assumed the role of Spider-Man. He has now run out of room to run. This is a confrontation 40 years in the making. No hype. No bombast... but no clues. We can't even give you any names, because that would ruin the surprise. But starting with issue #35 ? and climaxing in issue #37 ? the biggest question asked by fans for decades will finally become a reality. This is the Big One. The one that will have you talking for the next year. Honest." ? THE BUZZ: "I can't say enough good things about this book. J. Michael Straczynski has come along and turned the Spider Saga on its ear. With John Romita Jr.'s pencils backing it up, this book is hot!" - ComicBookGalaxy.com Cover price $2.25.

Spider-Island: Epilogue - Written by DAN SLOTT Pencils & Cover by STEFANO CASELLI SPIDER-ISLAND: EPILOGUE It's the morning after for New York City. See how everything has changed for Peter Parker and the spider-crew now that he's once again the world's only Spider-Man... or is he? 32 PGS./Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Angel in Hiding: Part 1 of 3: Renunciation - Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art and Cover by Barry Kitson & James Pascoe. Jean Paul Valley gives up the mantle of Azrael, but the Order of St. Dumas vows not to give up...until Valley is dead! Overwhelmed by the Order's forces, Azrael turns to the Dark Knight for help...and is turned away, even though Sister Lilhy's life is at stake! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores February 25. Batman has forbidden Cassandra from being Batgirl. But a newer, deadlier form of the drug called Soul has been released on the streets of Gotham, and Batgirl has managed to trace the drug to the metahuman gang, The Lost Girls ? only to find an even deadlier villain pulling their strings! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Cover by George Perez. "A Lonely Place of Dying Chapter Three: Parallel Lines!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; As the Dark Knight and Two-Face face off, Dick Grayson and Tim Drake discuss the future of Batman and Robin; Tim Drake reveals how he deduced Batman was Bruce Wayne. Continued in The New Titans (1988-1996) #61. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman's pursuit of Vicki Vale leads him to the culprit behind the 'crimes of whim,' while Tim Drake grapples with whether to put the Robin suit on or not in "Identity Crisis Part Two: Without Fear of Consequence..." Script by Alan Grant, art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Alex Ross. Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?: Part 1 of 2 - Written by Neil Gaiman Art by Andy Kubert & Scott Williams. Best-selling author Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN) and superstar artist Andy Kubert (BATMAN, Marvel 1602) join forces for a special 2-part BATMAN event! 'Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader' is a captivating and mysterious tale the likes of which Batman and friends have never experienced before. Delving into the realms of life, death and the afterlife, Gaiman leaves no stone unturned as he explores every facet and era of Bruce Wayne's life. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Bret Blevins. "Year One: Scarecrow, Master of fear." Story by Doug Moench. Pencils by Bret Blevins. Inks by Mike Manley. The formative years of the villain know as the Scarecrow are explored in a retelling of Batmans first encounter with the master of fear. 56 pages. Full color. Cover price $3.95.

"Graduation Day." After the Dynamic Duo battle the Joker, Robin decides to leave Batman and fight crime on his own. Script by Hilary J. Bader, pencils by Bo Hampton, inks by Terry Beatty. Cover by Ty Templeton. Cover price $1.95.

"As the Twig Is Bent." This issue debuts the animated Series version of the new Robin, Tim Drake, who is the son of one of Two-Face's henchmen. Script by Hilary J. Bader, pencils by Bo Hampton, inks by Terry Beatty. Cover by Ty Templeton. Cover price $1.95.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #512-514, Batman: Shadow of the Bat (1992-2000) #32-34, Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #679-681, and Robin (1993-2009) #11-13.

Written by Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench, and Alan Grant. Art by Bret Blevins, Mike Gustovich, Romeo Tanghal, Ron Wagner, Lee Weeks, Graham Nolan, Joe Rubinstein, Klaus Janson, Mark Bright, Scott Hanna, Phil Jimenez, John Stokes, John Cleary, and Ray Kryssing.

When Bruce Wayne leaves Gotham for personal reasons, Dick Grayson, the original Robin, is called upon to take the role of Batman. Putting on the legendary costume, Dick works side by side with the current Boy Wonder to defend Gotham from the everyday thugs and eccentric villains who prey upon the city. Gaining a greater appreciation for the responsibility and pressure that Bruce bears, the former sidekick proves without a doubt that he is up to the task of being the Dark Knight Detective. But when the maniacal Two-Face returns, the new Batman must overcome his childhood demons in order to defeat the first villain who he ever faced and failed against as a costumed vigilante years ago.

Softcover, 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

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Direct Edition. Super Patriot (John Walker) becomes new Captain America. "The Replacement" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Tom Morgan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. The Commission is shocked by Steve Rogers' resignation and immediately begins a search for a new Captain America. Commission member Val Cooper has an idea: how about the Super-Patriot? John Walker accepts and becomes the next Captain America! (Note: Stan Lee is depicted on the left side of the cover.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Final issue of the series - American Psycho Part 2 of 2. Script by Christopher Priest. Pencils by Dan Jurgens. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Nelson DeCastro. The Anti-Cap is on a rampage overseas...and he must be brought to justice! The Falcon was attempting to do that several days ago, but he has mysteriously vanished. So now the job falls squarely on the shoulders of Captain America. In Paris, France, the Sentinel of Liberty locates the Anti-Cap -- and the battle of the shield-slingers begins! Which Cap will triumph in the City of Light? Cameo appearances by Admiral Jimmy Westbrook, Joe Robertson, Alisande Morales, and Redwing. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in 2016 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon (by Priest) The Complete Collection. The TPB collects issues #1 thru #14.) 40 pages. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Captain America Comics (1941-1954 Golden Age) #1, WHAT IF? (1977) #4, Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #155 and #333, Captain America (2004 5th Series) #34, and material from Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #178-183.

Written by Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Stan Lee, Mark Gruenwald And Ed Brubaker. Art By Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Sal Buscema, Frank Robbins, John Romita, Tom Morgan And Steve Epting. Cover By Mike Zeck.

Captain America - a hero for the ages, no matter who's behind the mask!

In 1941, watch as Cap and Bucky take on the Red Skull for the first time! Learn the secrets of the men who wore the mask after Cap died! In 1987, witness Johnny Walker become a government-sponsored Cap! And in 2008, see the long-thought-dead Bucky take over as the new Cap!

Plus: one young man who donned the mask for only a day!

Softcover, 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.99.

Cover art by Jim Aparo. Vengeance Trail starring Batman and Batgirl, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins. At War With General Scarr starring Batgirl, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Bob Smith. Hostess Twinkies ad starring the Flash, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Fifty Million Tons Of Soul! featuring Tales of Gotham City, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bob Smith. We Are Experiencing A Slight Delay... starring Man-Bat, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Romeo Tanghal, inks by Vince Colletta. The First Bird starring Robin, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Colletta. 64 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

"Shadows of Vengeance!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Colan and Alfredo Alcala. Bruce Wayne intends to adopt the orphaned Jason Todd, but the devilish Nocturna also has her sights set on the young Robin. However, as she proposes a union with the handsome billionaire, Batman learns Anton Knight, the Thief of Night, is not one to share the affections of Nocturna's love. Plus, Green Arrow finds Doyle being threatened by the Printer's Devil. But, how can that be since Doyle is the Printer's Devil? "It's Not Fair!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Joey Cavalieri. Art by Shawn McManus and Sal Tradani. Cover price $0.75.

Part 2 of the 4-part 'Mudpack': Batman is trapped by all four Clayfaces, and only his former comrade from the Outsiders, Looker, stands a chance of saving him. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. Cover price $1.00.

Cover art by Joe Kubert. How To Invade Earth--Without Really Trying, script by John Broome, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Hal visits and has dinner with Barry and Iris; Hal hits it off with Olivia from a rival toy company; Flash and Green Lantern battle aliens called the Mogrians. Letters to the editor from comics writer Mark Evanier and comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. Ad for Strange Adventures 220 with Adam Strange. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Lois Lane and Sugar and Spike ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover art by Gil Kane. Four Star Super-Hero, script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Barry Allen takes acting lessons and uses his speed to play several roles almost simultaneously. To the Nth Degree, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Barry receives a telescope for his birthday (from Iris's father) and heads for outer space. Letter to the editor from comics writer Martin Pasko. Giant Superboy ad. House of Mystery and The Phantom Stranger ad. Amazing Speeds fact page. Jerry Lewis and Debbi ad. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Flash Facts filler page. Movie monster model kits back cover ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Last 35-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank Giacoia. Golden Glider's Final Fling, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Flash loses his costume, then gets it back to battle Golden Glider and Ringmaster. Super-Heroes activity books and DC Comics paperbacks ad. Hostess baseball cards ad. Weird Western Tales, Worlds Finest, and The Brave and the Bold DC Explosion ad. Clark Bar ad with Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman and Aquaman. Swamp Thing Saga ad. Neal Adams Art Club ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. The Final Purge, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez; Flash vows to take down the Eradicator, the death-dealing vigilante who holds Fiona Webb captive; Mirror Master appears. I Gave Him Everything He Ever Wanted, script by Carl Gafford, pencils by Chuck Patton, inks by Sal Trapani; The Creeper investigates a phony prescription racket. Dungeons & Dragons Expert Set ad. Frank Frazetta comic book ad. Omega Men 1 ad. Meanwhile… column by Dick Giordano. M Network Atari 2600 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Dead Reckoning, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen; the aftermath of Fiona being stood up at the altar and Flash killing Reverse-Flash, who is commemorated by Flash's Rogues Gallery. Warning: Danger Ahead, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Kid Flash discovers that his new girlfriend, Jill Manners, can predict impending danger. BurgerTime video game ad. Star Frontiers RPG ad. SGT Rock vehicles and weapons toy ad from Remco. Superman III Movie Sweepstakes ad. Meanwhile… column by Dick Giordano. Universal Monsters model kits ad from Monogram. Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Intellivision ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

"Dead Heat - First Lap: Flatfooted." While enjoying a picnic, Wally West and gal pal Linda Park are rudely interrupted by ninjas. Meanwhile, Johnny Quick and certain other speedsters lose their powers and assume that Wally's close connection to the speed force may be the problem. Script by Mark Waid, pencils by Oscar Jimenez, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover art by Oscar Jimenez and Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover price $1.75.

Written by Joey Cavalieri Art by Val Semeiks & Livesay Cover by Art Thibert. A exciting new creative team comes aboard as THE FLASH speeds toward . . . the end? The past always seems to catch up with the Fastest Man Alive, and as Infinite Crisis approaches, Wally West reflects on his life with his wife and kids and sees that the end may be near. Cover price $2.50.

Titans Apart: Part 1 - Written by Dan Abnett. Art and Cover by Paul Pelletier and Andrew Hennessy. After the Titans are forced into a hiatus by the Justice League, Roy Harper, a.k.a. Arsenal, finds himself without a team-but not without a purpose-as he investigates the rise of a dangerous new drug running rampant in the streets of New York City. But Arsenal isn't alone-his ex, Cheshire, has joined him on his mission! But are her motives as altruistic as she claims? Or are darker forces at work? 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.