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Re-presenting the classic battle tale "Suicide Mission!" from Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series) #52, this crossover adventure stars Sgt. Rock, Johnny Cloud and the men of the Haunted Tank, with a special appearance by Mlle. Marie. Written by Robert Kanigher, with art by Joe Kubert. Also: "Cyrano's Army" by Len Wein and Walt Simonson from Weird War Tales (1971 DC) #10, and "The Tally," an air war story by Kanigher and Alex Toth from Our Army at War (1952) #254. Cover by Joe Kubert. Cover price $2.00.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Written by Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney. Art by Joe Kubert, Alex Toth, Russ Heath and E.R. Cruz. Reprint tales: Sgt. Rock in "Death Flies High" by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert, from Our Army at War (1952) #191; "Dirty Job" by Bob Haney and Alex Toth, from Our Army at War (1952) #241; the Haunted Tank's first appearance in "Introducing -- the Haunted Tank" by Kanigher and Russ Heath, from GI Combat (1952) #87; and Gunner & Sarge in "The Marine with the Cold Wet Nose" by Kanigher (as Bart Regan) and E.R. Cruz, from Our Fighting Forces (1954) #175. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Cover by Grant Miehm. Written by Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney. Art by Joe Kubert, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito and Russ Heath. Reprint tales: Sgt. Rock in "Flytrap Hill" by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert, from Our Army at War (1952) #150; "No Man's Mountain" by Bob Haney, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, from Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC #3-204) #66; and "The Big House of Monsters" by Kanigher and Russ Heath, from Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC #3-204) #132. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Written by Billy Tucci Art and cover by Billy Tucci Holding out against all odds for four days without food and water, the trapped Easy Company has suffered countless wounds and fatalities. But as Sgt. Rock leads a desperate patrol to find sustenance, angels arrive in the forms of Johnny Cloud and the Haunted Tank. But unbeknownst to all, the Nazis have laid a trap for the Lost Battalion by springing 7,000 Reich soldiers against the would-be rescuers. 4 of 6 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Andy Kubert Cover - Written by Joe Kubert Art by Kubert Covers by Joe Kubert, Adam Kubert and Andy Kubert . Comics legend Joe Kubert returns to DC's legendary unit in the all-new 6-issue miniseries SGT. ROCK: THE PROPHECY, based on a true story! From North Africa to the Rhine, Sgt. Rock and the combat-happy Joes of Easy Company have faced insurmountable odds thrown at them by the Axis powers and lived to tell the tale. But when they find themselves caught in the No Man's Land of the Balkans searching for a religious prize that could ultimately decide the outcome of WWII, have our heroes finally been given a mission that will stop them in their tracks? It's 1943, and World War II has reached fever pitch. Somewhere deep within a smoldering, war-torn village in Nazi-occupied Lithuania hides a secret treasure that must be found and returned to the U.S. - unharmed - by any means necessary. It's up to the trusted G.I.s of Easy to save the day. But once they discover what the 'prize' really is, will they be able to follow through with the mission? More important, will they want to? Join Rock, Ice Cream Soldier, Bulldozer, Little Sure Shot and the rest of Easy this month for this hard-hitting and provocative tale told as only Joe Kubert could deliver it! Retailers: Please check this month's Order Form for more details on the covers. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by TONY HARRIS Written by JAMES ROBINSON Art by CULLY HAMNER After surviving a brutal attack in Opal City, the Shade must leave his beloved home in search of answers. His first stop is Hamburg, Germany, where the violent, invulnerable private investigator Von Hammer has the first piece of the puzzle. But to reach the detective, the Shade must duel with darkness against French shadow villain Bete Noir. The menace and mystery are just beginning in this second part of the Shade's global odyssey! Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Darwyn Cooke. (W) James Robinson. (A) Darwyn Cooke, J. Bone. In the tradition of the 'Times Past' issues of STARMAN comes a story of revenge, murder and betrayal set in the 1940s! The Shade is just beginning his long criminal career, but when an industrialist who is helping with the war effort is targeted for assassination, the Shade surprisingly seeks to help save the man! Who is this man, and who is the strange woman on this issue's cover? Find out more about the Shade's true origin in this story illustrated by the amazing team of Darwyn Cooke and J. Bone! Cover price $2.99.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Steve Ditko art Cover price $0.35.

Shade's finally done it...he's learned the identity of the American Scream, while Kathy faces the horrible truth about her 'first time' with Shade. Written by Peter Milligan, with pencil art by Chris Bachalo. Painted cover by Jamie Hewlett. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Part 3 of the 3-part 'History Lesson.' Kathy and Lenny's witchcraft trial adjourns with madness and magic as Shade and HELLBLAZER's John Constantine fight for the future - a future in which the History Man and Kathy's unborn child cannot both exist. Written by Peter Milligan, with art by Chris Bachalo and Rick Bryant. Painted cover by Duncan Fegredo. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

Part 3 of the 5-part 'Nasty Infections.' Shade attends the maddest tea party in history and learns why his friends were contaminated. Written by Peter Milligan, with art by new regular penciller Richard Case and Rick Bryant. Painted cover by Duncan Fegredo. Suggested for Mature Readers. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

by James S. Harris & Cal Slayton The startling conclusion to "Shadows and Masks!" As one chapter in Heidi Paige's life closes, another begins with a bang! Heidi has been betrayed by one of her closest friends, and now only the mysterious Emma can save her. But will she? b&w, 24pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

July 1, 1935. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

January 15, 1936. Stories include "Castle of Doom" by Maxwell Grant; "Crime in the Air" by Roswell Brown; and "Morgue Lead" by Milton Burns plus the columns "Codes" by Henry Lysing and "The Third Degree" by Dean Callahan. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

August 1, 1936. Stories include "The Sledge-Hammer Crimes" by Maxwell Grant; "Carfare to the Chair" by Steve Fisher; "The Hubble=Bubble" by Dabney Horton; "Surefire Evidence" by Harold A. Davis; "Diamonds for Barter" by Alan Hathway; plus the columns "Codes" by Henry Lysing and "The Third Degree" by Dean Callahan. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

November 15, 1936. Stories include "The Strange Disappearance of Joe Cardona" by Maxwell Grant; "Time of his Hands" by John H. Compton; "Shine, Mister?" by Steve Fisher; and "Against Regulations" by Harold A. Davis plus the columns "Codes" by Henry Lysing and "The Third Degree" by Dean Callahan. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

December 15, 1936. Stories include "Intimidation, Inc." by Maxwell Grant; "One for the Record" by Alan Hathaway; "Key Witness" by James Duncan; and "Shoe Leather Kid" by Steve Fisher plus the columns "Codes" by Henry Lysing and "The Third Degree" by Dean Callahan. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 21, Issue 1 - March 1, 1937. Stories include "Death Token" by Maxwell Grant; "O'Hara Came Back" by Laurence Donovan; "A Bowling Ball Never Lies" by George Allan Moffatt; and "Drag 'Em Out" by Norman A. Daniels, 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.

July 15, 1937. Stories include "House of Silence" by Maxwell Grant; "Return Address" by Roswell Brown; "Corpse with Two Names" by Norman A. Daniels; and "The Stars Foretell" by Frank Gruber, plus the columns "Codes" by Henry Lysing and "The Third Degree" by Dean Callahan. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 22, Issue 6 - August 15, 1937. "The Yellow Band," by Maxwell Grant; "The Kid and the Killer," by Steve Fisher; "The Third Degree," by Dean Callahan; "Death Makes a Bid," by Frank Gruber; "Time Out for Murder," by Stephen Gould; "Codes," by Henry Lysing; and "Crime's Witness," by Russell Hale. 7" x 10"; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

September 1, 1937. Cover by Rozen. Stories include "Buried Evidence" by Maxwell Grant; "The Kid Goes to Jail" by Steve Fisher; "Hell's Lighthouse" by C.F. Bonham; "Murder Ticket" by Joseph H. Hernandez; and "Death in the Hills" by Ben Conlon, plus the columns "Codes" by Henry Lysing and "The Third Degree" by Dean Callahan. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

October 15, 1937. The Shadow stars in "The Keeper's Gold" by Maxwell Grant. Other detective and mystery stories by Robert Arthur, Stephen Gould, and Harold A. Davis. 7" x 10"; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

January 1, 1938. The Shadow stars in "The Crystal Buddha" by Maxwell Grant. Other detective and mystery stories by Steve Fisher, Clifford Goodrich, Russell Hale, and Milton Burns. 7" x 10"; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

February 1, 1938. Stories include "The Fifth Napoleon" by Maxwell Grant; "Boulevard of Death" by Clifford Goodrich; "The Museum Kid" by Steve Fisher; and "Blood Money" by Harold A. Davis plus the columns "Codes" by Henry Lysing and "The Third Degree" by Dean Callahan. Ed Cartier illustrations. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

February 15, 1938. Stories include "The Murder Master" by Maxwell Grant; "SOS" by Stephen Gould, "Hook McGuire Makes a Murderer's Mark" by George Allan Moffett, and "Fast Freight" by Norman A. Daniels, plus the columns "Codes" by Henry Lysing and "The Third Degree" by Dean Callahan. Ed Cartier illustrations. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 25, Issue 6 - May 15, 1938. Stories include "The Hand" by Maxwell Grant (1st of 5 appearances of The Hand); "Magenta Murder" by Frank Gruber; "Death in the News" by Milton Lowe; "Painted Alibi" by Norman A. Daniels; and "Border Racket" by William G. Bogart plus the columns "Codes" by Henry Lysing and "The Third Degree" by Dean Callahan. Ed Cartier illustrations. 7" x 10", black and white, 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

June 15, 1938. Stories include "The Rackets King" by Maxwell Grant; "Boy Kills Girl" by Stephen Gould; "Lumps of Disaster" by Anson Hard; and "Formula of Death" by Milton Lowe, plus the columns "Codes" by Henry Lysing and "The Third Degree" by Dean Callahan. 6.5" x 9", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 26, Issue 3 - July 1, 1938. Cover by Rozen. Stories include "Murder for Sale" by Maxwell Grant; "The Kid Gets Cocky" by Steve Fisher; "The Missing Witness" by Clifford Goodrich; "The Brown Paper Box" by Pat Murray; and "The Counterfeit Mark" by George Allan Moffatt plus the columns "Codes" by Henry Lysing and "The Third Degree" by Dean Callahan. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Patented Death" a short story by Frank Gruber.

August 1, 1938. Stories include "Death Jewels" by Maxwell Grant; "Kid in the Rain" by Steve Fisher; "Arrowhead" by Clifford Goodrich; and "Patented Death" by Frank Gruber plus the columns "Codes" by Henry Lysing and "The Third Degree" by Dean Callahan. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 26, Issue 6 - August 15, 1938. Stories include "The Green Hoods" by Maxwell Grant; "Make Way For Win" by Paul Ernst; "Death Before Dusk" by Stephen Gould; "Smuggler's Island" by George Allen Moffatt, plus the columns "Codes" by Henry Lysing and "The Third Degree" by Dean Callahan. 7" x 10", black and white, 134 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

October 1, 1938. The Shadow stars in "The Dead Who Lived" by Maxwell Grant. Other detective and mystery stories by Clifford Goodrich, Steve Fisher, and Heydorn Schleh. Illustrations by Edd Cartier. 7" x 10"; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

October 15, 1938. Stories include "Vanished Treasure" by Maxwell Grant; "Rain in Panama" by Stephen Gould; "Death Alley" by George Allan Moffatt; and "Murder Runaround" by B.B. Fowler, 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.

August 1, 1938. Stories include "The Voice" by Maxwell Grant; "Me and the Kid" by Steve Fisher; "The Ghost of Lin San Fu" by Clifford Goodrich; and "Hit and Run" by William G. Bogart plus the columns "Codes" by Henry Lysing and "The Third Degree" by Dean Callahan. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

July 15, 1939. Cover by Graves Gladney. The Shadow stars in "Death From Nowhere" by Maxwell Grant. Other detective and mystery stories by Milton Lowe, Stephen Gould, and George Allan Moffett. 7" x 10"; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

August 1, 1939. Cover by Graves Gladney. Stories include "Isle of Gold" by Maxwell Grant; "The Donovan Kid" by Steve Fisher; "The Spirits Talk" by Clifford Goodrich; and "Loud-Mouth Stuff" by Jackson Gregory Jr. plus the column "Codes" by Henry Lysing. Edd Cartier illustrations. 7" x 10", black and white, 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 31, Issue 3 - October 1, 1939. Cover by Graves Gladney. Stories include "Castle of Crime" by Maxwell Grant; "The Kid With a Song" by Steve Fisher; "The Mouse Became a Rat" by Clifford Goodrich; "Death is Elected": by Jack Storm; and "Time and Place" by Milton Lowe plus the column "Codes" by Henry Lysing. Edd Cartier illustrations. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 31, Issue 6 - November 15, 1939. Cover by Graves Gladney. Stories include "City of Ghosts" by Maxwell Grant; "Navy Yard Runaround" by Stephen Gould; "One for the Money" by Edward Ronns; and "Death Tunes a Piano" by Leo Stalnaker, plus the column "Codes" by Henry Lysing. Edd Cartier illustrations. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

March 1, 1940. 3rd appearance of Shiwan Khan. Stories include "The Invincible Shiwan Khan" by Maxwell Grant and "Only Death Shall Pass" by Stephen Gould plus the column "Codes" by Henry Lysing. Edd Cartier illustrations. 6.5" x 9", black and white, 114 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

April 1, 1941. Cover by Graves Gladney. Stories include a complete Shadow novel "The Time Master" by Maxwell Grant (house pseudonym) and "Crash Dive" by Stephen Gould, plus features including "Code" by Henry Lysing. 6 3/4" x 9 1/4", black and white, 114 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

April 15, 1941. Cover by Graves Gladney. Stories include a complete Shadow novel "The House on the Ledge" by Maxwell Grant (house pseudonym). Other stories by Stafford Lewis and Ben Conlon. 6 3/4" x 9 1/4", black and white, 114 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Nov 1, 1941. Cover by George Rozen. Stories include a complete Shadow novel "The Blackmail King" by Maxwell Grant (house pseudonym) and "The Kid and New Shoes" by Grant Lane, plus features including "Code" by Henry Lysing. 6.5" x 9", black and white, 112 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 40, Issue 3 - January 1, 1942. Cover by George Rozen. Stories include "Alibi Trail" by Maxwell Grant and "Convoy" by Stephen Gould plus the column "Codes" by Henry Lysing. 6.5" x 9", black and white, 114 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 42, Issue 2 - June 15, 1942. Cover by George Rozen. Stories include a complete Shadow novel "The Devil's Feud" by Maxwell Grant (house pseudonym) and "The Walking Corpse" by Robert C. Blackman. 6 3/4" x 9 1/4", black and white, 114 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

July 15, 1942. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 45, Issue 6 - August, 1943. Cover by Modest Stein. Stories include "Messenger of Death" by Maxwell Grant; "Murder at Flood Tide" by Clifford Goodrich; "Rhapsody in Crimson" by Charles Larson; and "Dead Enough" by Norman A. Daniels plus the column "Codes" by Henry Lysing. 7" x 10", black and white, 144 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 51, Issue 1 - March, 1946. Stories include "Mother Goose Murders" by Maxwell Grant; "The Comedy of Death" by Richard Hill Wilkinson; "Emergency One" by William G. Bogart; "Reward from Uncle Ben" by D.A. Hoover; and "If the Coat Fits" by Howard Haynes. 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white, 132 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

August-September 1948. Final digest issue. Cover by Bob Powell. Shadow stars in "Jade Dragon" by Maxwell Grant. Other action stories by Walter Gardner, Miriam Allen deFord, and Stanley C. Vickers. 6" x 7 3/4"; black and white; 162 pages. Cover price $0.25.

"The Shadow vs. the RXG Spymaster" and "The Eyes of the Tiger!" Jerry Siegel scripts. Cover price $0.12.

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"The Doom Puzzle." DC's faithful take on '30s radio star The Shadow makes its debut, showcasing beautifully O'Neil's snappy dialogue and Kaluta's gorgeous artwork. The Shadow and his agents stop an armored car robbery that was planned by a Wall Street stockbroker. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.

"Freak Show Murders." The Shadow and Margo Lane go undercover with a traveling carnival. Adapted from a Shadow pulp story. Includes letters by artist Alan Kupperberg and writer Mike Uslan. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.