Comic books in 'Fairy', graded by CBCS

Volume 20, Issue 4 - July, 1946. Cover by Walter Parke. Science fiction stories by Richard Shaver and Bob McKenna, Rog Phillips, Ray Bradbury, Gardner F. Fox, Leroy Yerxa, Henry S. Whitehead, and Robert Moore Williams. Illustrations by J. Allen St. John, Malcolm Smith and Ned Hadley, Enoch Sharp, Clifford McClish, William Gray, Robert Fuqua, and Julian S. Krupa. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 178 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

2nd and later printings. By David Riche. From the gothic fantasies of Amy Brown to Myrea Pettit's gentle, playful creatures, this breathtaking collection of superbly reproduced paintings celebrates the finest in fairy art. Every medium is represented in images by Jasmine Becket, Linda Biggs, James Browne, Ryu Takeuchi, Paulina Stuckey, Linda Ravenscroft, and others. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Written by David Avallone. Art by Julius Ohta. Cover by John Royle. Bettie's next stop on her dimension-hopping quest finds her six inches tall… with gossamer wings. Can one tiny adorable sprite stop the most powerful creatures in the multiverse from throwing it all into chaos and destruction? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by David Avallone. Art and Cover by Julius Ohta. Bettie's next stop on her dimension-hopping quest finds her six inches tall… with gossamer wings. Can one tiny adorable sprite stop the most powerful creatures in the multiverse from throwing it all into chaos and destruction? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Titania and Auberon, The Books of Magic's most intriguing and in-demand characters, are finally featured in their own miniseries. The Books of Faerie is the revealing story of how Titania came to be Queen of Faerie, the shocking secret she's kept, and why she believed Timothy Hunter to be her rightful son. A tale of fantasy, jealousy, deceit and desire, this miniseries delves deeper into the hearts and minds of Faerie royalty--Titania, Auberon and the Amadan--and the effect their lives have on all of Faerie, the Earthworld and beyond. Written by Bronwyn Carlton. Art by Peter Gross. Painted cover by Hermann Mejia. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $2.50.

WRITTEN BY JOHN NEY RIEBER; ART BY HERMANN MEJIA; PAINTED COVER BY CHARLES VESS The most popular supporting character from THE BOOKS OF MAGIC takes center stage in an exciting miniseries. Living on Earth, Molly is miserable; she's under a Faerie curse, she's left her boyfriend (Tim Hunter of THE BOOKS OF MAGIC), and her family is a nightmare. But when King Auberon of Faerie is captured by an unknown enemy, Molly is given the opportunity to return to that realm ? and, possibly, to lift the spell that keeps her from leading a normal life. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4)$2.50" Cover price $2.50.

WRITTEN BY JOHN NEY RIEBER; ART BY HERMANN MEJIA AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; PAINTED COVER BY CHARLES VESS In stores September 22. The miniseries starring the most popular supporting character from THE BOOKS OF MAGIC nears a spellbinding conclusion. Strangely changed by her time in Faerie, earth girl Molly O'Reilly must rescue her flitling friend Yarrow, while the mysterious exile Briar Rose confronts an angry Queen Titania. But the secret to Faerie's survival may lie with the imprisoned King Auberon ? who also holds the key to lifting Molly's curse. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4)" Cover price $2.50.

Final Issue - A Stake to the Heart: Part 4 of 4 - Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Cliff Richard. Cover by Brian Horton. After her parents' divorce, Buffy's arrival in Sunnydale is made even more painful by the return of the Malignancy Demons that were accidentally set upon her by Angel. Her first steps into her new life at the Hellmouth are halted by terror, and the last Malignancy Demon might be the one to finally get Buffy -- and the whole town! -- to give up on life. Meanwhile, Willow, Xander, Giles, Dawn, and Joyce all fall under the spell of Trepidation, leaving Buffy with little help from the Scoobies. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

by AMBER BENSON, CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, and AJIT JOTHIKAUMAR; cover by AJIT JOTHIKAUMAR Amber Benson, Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Tara, and acclaimed Buffy novelist Christopher Golden team up with one of the hottest new animation-to-comics transplants ? artist Ajit Jothikaumar ? to bring you the eagerly anticipated follow-up to last year's Willow & Tara special. In Wilderness, Willow, Tara, and Buffy's little sister Dawn are drawn into a web of magical intrigue and horror after stumbling upon a stretch of cursed earth just off the Pacific Coast Highway. Something controls the forest animals, causing them to attack and kill any human who wanders too far into the woods. Can the girls put an end to the mysterious force that's corrupting the natural order and make it back to civilization alive? Or will the woods claims three more victims? On sale July 10 FC, 32pg (1 of 2) (Jothikaumar cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 2) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

A Midsummer Night's Dream, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 87, with 9/51 date). Cover price $0.15.

Painted cover art by Dik Browne (?). "Cinderella," script by Charles Perrault (adapted from his original story), art by Peter Costanza; Cinderella is a drudge in her stepmother's household but attends the Prince's ball through the agency of her Fairy Godmother; The Prince falls in love with her; At midnight, she loses her glass slipper while fleeing the palace, but the Prince tries the slipper on every maiden in the land until he discovers the woman he loves. "Jack and Jill," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme about two children climbing a hill to draw a pail of water. Article about the panda, art by William A. Walsh. Cinderella pinup on back cover by Peter Costanza. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Painted cover art by Lin Streeter. "The Three Fairies," script by Giambattista Basile (adapted from his original story), art by Lin Streeter; Three fairy godmothers help a fair maiden escape her evil stepmother and meet a handsome prince. "Aesop's Fables: The Ant and the Dove," art by Lin Streeter; A dove saves an ant from drowning, and the ant repays the favor by saving the dove from a human. "Rub-A-Dub-Dub," art by Alex A. Blum; classic nursery Rhyme. Article on The Flamingo, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by Lin Streeter. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Painted cover art by William A. Walsh. "The Elf Mound," script by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted from his original story), art by William A. Walsh; The King of the Elves holds a feast for the Goblin King of Norway whose two sons are expected to each pick brides from among the seven daughters of the host; Each maiden displays her special talent but the boys fall asleep at the table; The Goblin King picks a bride for himself. "The Shepherd and the Sea" Aesop's Fables story, art by William A. Walsh; A shepherd buys a boat and goes to sea thinking such a life will be pleasant; His boat sinks in a storm and he returns to his flock realizing things are not always what they seem. "There was an Old Man in a Tree," script by Edward Lear, art by William A. Walsh; Limerick in which an old man is bored by a buzzing bee. Article about The Lobster, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by William A. Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cinderella. Reprint by Triad Productions in the Philippines; copyright 1996 First Comics.

(W/A) Disney, JayJay Jackson (CA) Disney. Papercutz presents DISNEY FAIRIES featuring Tinker Bell, along with comics from the new hit series, STARDOLL! There's only one fairy in Pixie Hollow who can't fly- Water-Talent Fairy, Rani. Why doesn't Rani have wings? Was she always this way? Find out in "Tinker Bell and the Wings of Rani".

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "A Present for Tinker Bell!" All the fairies in Pixie Hollow are busy trying to come up with the best present for Tinker Bell. But how do you choose a gift for a fairy who can make anything? The kind of gift that Tinker Bell truly desires may surprise her fairy friends! Plus three more stories starring Tinker Bell and the fairies of Pixie Hollow! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

(W) Various (A) Various, Various This issue of Disney Fairies Magazine includes stories, games, puzzles, counting and coloring activities. Tinkerbell and friends invite you for a fun-filled adventure featuring not-so-tall tales and games for everyone to enjoy! Cover price $4.99.

Vol.6 #1 July 1981 Cover price $3.00.

Vol.14 #9 March 1990 Cover price $3.50.

by Scott Christian Sava Every night, as a young boy, Alexander would have incredible adventures in Dreamland with his friends Nastajia the elf, Paddington the rock boy, and Kiwi the fairy. On his twelfth birthday it all ended. Now in college, Alexander has started to dream again, and finds himself in a world filled with Giants, Dragons, Mermaids, and Pirates. The latest 3- D Animated Comic book from Spider-Man and The Lab artist, Scott Christian Sava! This debut issue will be available in four cover versions by Sava, Mike Kunkel, Frank Cho, and Mike Wieringo! FC, 48pg. $3.50. NOTE: Issues 1A-1D published by Astonish. Issues 2-3 published by Alias. Cover price $3.50.

Cover by Scott Christian Sava. Written and Illustrated by award winning artist Scott Christian Sava, Dreamland tells the story of Alexander Carter and his discovery of a necklace that takes him to a magical world of his childhood dreams. There he finds danger, adventure, and romance. Back in Dreamland again... Alexander and Kiwi fly to go see Paddington Rumblebottom the Third! With a special variant cover by Jerry Bingham (Batman: Son of the Demon). 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC ? 32 pages Cover price $3.99.

Cover art by Walt Kelly. Rip Van Winkle, art by Walt Kelly; Adapted from the story by Washington Irving. The Table, the Donkey, and the Stick starring Neddy the donkey. The Princess on the Glass Hill, art by L. Bing. The Wolf and the Seven Kids, art by Walt Kelly. The Elves and the Cobbler. The Enchanted Prince, art by Jon Small. Rumpelstiltsken, art by Arthur E. Jameson. Washington Irving bio, art by Walt Kelly. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Walt Kelly art. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and Cover by Ramon Bachs. It's only a matter of time before war erupts between the nations of Oz and Wonderland. Tensions are at an alltimehigh as crime runs rampant throughout the town of Rimes. Detective Frankie Mack is in the middle of a ticking timebomb and he knows it. With the help of Simple Simon and the kid detectives, he may just find his way to the maniacal mastermind in time. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.S. Lewis Art and cover by Jon Buran SONY teams with WildStorm and best-selling fantasy author J.S. Lewis (the Grey Griffins series) for an exciting adaptation of Free Realms, their new MMORPG! This 12-issue series mirrors the nonstop action of the game, offering exciting adventures, battles with vicious monsters and, of course, the allure of gorgeous fairies! The story begins when a young boy is abducted and dragged into a darkened forest teeming with twisted monsters. It's up to a relic hunter and a pixie to save him, but their mission is cut short when a horde of troll-like creatures captures them! On sale July 15 ? 1 of 12 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.S. Lewis. Art and cover by Jon Buran. SONY teams with WildStorm and best-selling fantasy author J.S. Lewis (the Grey Griffins series) for an exciting adaptation of Free Realms, their new MMORPG! This 12-issue series mirrors the nonstop action of the game, offering exciting adventures, battles with vicious monsters and, of course, the allure of gorgeous fairies! The story begins when a young boy is abducted and dragged into a darkened forest teeming with twisted monsters. It's up to a relic hunter and a pixie to save him, but their mission is cut short when a horde of troll-like creatures captures them! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.S. Lewis. Art and cover by Jon Buran. The 12-issue adventure epic continues from best-selling fantasy author J.S. Lewis (the Grey Griffins series) and artist Jon Buran (WORLD OF WARCRAFT)! Based on Free Realms, the exciting new MMORPG from SONY, this series adapts the nonstop action and thrills of the game, offering exciting adventures, battles and more! Dane and Maya return from their dangerous mission into the Briarwood to retrieve the missing girl, but the queen's representatives aren't offering a hero's welcome! Looks like the queen couldn't care less about the young girl and instead wants the box containing the potion that could keep her majesty from dying. But the box is empty! Now Dane and Maya must return to the Briarwood to find the vial before the queen dies...or her fate becomes their own! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.S. Lewis. Art and cover by Jon Buran. Based on the hit virtual world with over 3 million users worldwide! When Dane and Maya return to Briarwood, Darkthorne's followers accuse them of trying to assassinate the sorceress with a deadly poison. Now the pair must survive the darkest corners of Briarwood as they search for an alchemist who can prove their innocence! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by JS Lewis. Art by Oliver Nome. Cover by Jon Buran. Darkthorne reveals a dangerous secret that could threaten the stability of the Free Realms universe. She claims that Queen Valerian's trusted advisor is actually a spy sent to not only poison the queen, but to usher in a new evil like their world has never known. The unlikely allies must join forces to save the realm! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by JS Lewis. Art and Cover by Jon Buran. Dane and Maya storm the castle in Sanctuary, but they may be too late to save the queen. They have to fight through hordes of monsters and soldiers, but even when it looks like the day is won, Geoffrey offers a chilling warning of the dark days that lie ahead. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.S. Lewis. Art and cover by Jon Sommariva; and Allen Martinez. Saving Queen Valerian's life launched Dane and Maya into the spotlight. All Maya wants is to return to a life of anonymity, but Dane is looking to parlay his 15 minutes of fame into a lifetime of fortune. He talks Maya into entering the Royal Scavenger Hunt with him, but when they get trapped in a crypt beneath Blackspore Swamp, the adventurers realize quickly that they may not live past the first stage. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.S. LEWIS. Art and cover by JON SOMMARIVA and ALLEN MARTINEZ. A crypt guardian has been unleashed in Blackspore Swamp and threatens to end the Royal Scavenger Hunt for Dane and Maya before it begins. But even if they manage to make it out alive, a horde of vicious swamp cray await to rip them apart once they leave the crypt! Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.S. LEWIS. Art and cover by JON SOMMARIVA and ALLEN MARTINEZ. A map found in the bottom of a crypt has led Dane and Maya deep inside a series of caverns filled with chugawug outlaws and deadly traps. Then, just when it looks like their luck is about to turn, Maya flies into danger and it's up to Dane and a monstrous friend to get her out. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.S. LEWIS Art by JON SOMMARIVA & ALLEN MARTINEZ Cover by JON SOMMARIVA & SEAN PARSONS When Dane and Maya travel to the icy mountains of Snow Hill to retrieve the second Chaos Stone, they find that something has enraged the Yetis. Now they'll have to team up with an unlikely ally to subdue the furry behemoths before they tear apart the city and ruin the duo's chances to win the Royal Scavenger Hunt. 32 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.S. LEWIS Art by JON SOMMARIVA & SEAN PARSONS Cover by JON SOMMARIVA & ALLEN MARTINEZ The final leg of the Royal Scavenger Hunt leads Dane and Maya to the enlightened paths of Misty Mountain. With only one Chaos Stone left to retrieve, a powerful beast attacks as they realize that the outcome of their mission could decide the fate of the world! Don't miss this exciting conclusion! 32 pg, FC, Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Mary Bellamy. Stories and Art by Chris Farrington, Remi Perron, Mickmo, Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia. Furrlough -- your only monthly source for anthropomorphics, and now the longest-running anthology comic book in America! In this issue: "Whomper Part 3" by Chris Farrington; "Treasure Hunters Part 7" by Remi Perron; "Euphoria" by Mickmo; and romance and intrigue set in the middle ages in "Ebin & May Part 30" by Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia. Plus: Illustration by Arthur Goodman. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Stories and art by Mike Curtis, Ed Garcia, Jon C. Crusoe, and JW Kennedy. A short-story anthology set in the world of popular furry series Shanda the Panda. Squeeze Play; Midnight Snack; I Know You; Ghost Story. 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.99.

Cover by Ed Garcia. Stories and art by Mike Curtis, Dennis Clark, Ed Garcia, Charles Gray, Shelly Pleger and Jerry S. Loomis. A short-story anthology set in the world of popular furry series Shanda the Panda. The kids drive to Panama City for spring break; a spoof of Snoopy and the Red Baron; A furrys pet housecat; Yoyo connects with her boss in a big way. 40 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.99.

Catch the latest wave of Gold Digger summer fun! Gold Digger fans the world over head back to the beach to bring you the entire cast making the most of the hottest part of the year! Pack your suntan oil, your best sunglasses, and a rockin' swimsuit... and don't forget the volleyball hyper-launcher! Cover price $4.50.

John Stewart discovers who is behind the destruction of the road that links all of Oa. It's Stewart himself...along with a little help from an evil within! This storyline ties into the miniseries Guy Gardner Reborn (1992) #1-3. Written by Gerard Jones, with art by Cully Hamner and Dan Panosian. Cover by Hamner and Keith Aiken. Cover price $1.25.

By E.T. Bryan and Elizabeth Bryan. In the penultimate issue, the beginning of the final battle between the Dark Emperor and the Forces of Light takes place in the human world. As the massive Goblin army approaches the population centers, the Gremlins under Prince Binary move to meet it, driving their assault Buicks into battle. The TJG's ability to create alternate realities is seized by the Professor to create weapons of mass destruction, like city-sized giant robots, and the ultimate evil Gremlin! Finally, Frothbar has one last chance to become King of Fairyland, by killing Hex. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

By E.T. Bryan and Elizabeth Bryan. In this final double-sized issue, the saga comes to its long awaited conclusion. Cypher has her ultimate showdown with the Dark Forces, Candy her ultimate performance as an idol singer, and Prince Frothbar manages to get away scot free. Almost. This book answers the questions: "Will they all live happily for an arbitrary amount of time afterwards?" and "Did they leave room for a sequel?" 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Cover by Eric Basaldua. Pinocchio: Part 2 of 2 - by Tyler, Tedesco & Seidman The conclusion to the terrifying story of the wooden puppet who longed to by a real boy is here! Gepetto searches for his son and will not give up on him. But a viscous evil stirs inside of Pinnochio, and it might be too late for Gepetto to help him. Can a father's love prove to be enough to save Pinnochio, or will evil prevail and doom Gepetto once and for all? Cover price $2.99.

(W) Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco (A) Clint Hilinski Everyone's favorite fairy tale girl is back. For over two hundred years Sela has carried her fairy tale book, wielding the powers that came with it. She has helped dozens of strangers and punished her fair share as well. But where did her powers come from and what is her ultimate purpose? At last the origin of Sela's book and her powers is revealed in this landmark issue. This is one book true fans cannot afford to miss! Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Caio Cacau. Joe Brusha (W) Grimm Fairy Tales presents - The Fairy and the Dwarf. Trapped in the fairy tale realm Myst, Sela continues her quest to free her true love's soul from Death himself. Along her journey she meets a new ally. One who reveals the origins of Death's powers and the reason behind his allegiance with the Dark Horde. Cover price $2.99.