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First 12c cover priced issue. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring: "Too Good to be True"; "Imaginary Love"; "My Impatient Heart"; and "Holiday Love"! Plus: 1-page poem "How Do I Love Thee?" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning; 1-page Romance in Fashion filler; and 1-page text article "The Rhyme and Reason of Love and Romance"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. While on a very strict diet of only six meals a day, Heathcliff comes across a super vitamin that gives him amazing abilities. And does he use those abilities to fight crime and do good? No, Heathcliff uses them to get more food and snacks in "The Masked Moocher." Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Warren Kremer & Jon D'Agostino. Then in "Called on the Carpet," Heathcliff finds a magic carpet and gets led on a great adventure. Script by Michael Gallagher and art by Howard Post & Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover price $1.00.

Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, someone is sneaking around tripping people and Heathcliff meets the culprit, trip-master and outlaw Jack the Tripper, who seems more than a match for Heathcliff in "Jack the Tripper." Script by Laura Hitchcock and art by Howard Post & Jacqueline Roettcher. Then in "Iggy's Comic Book," Heathcliff gets to read the comic book about Heathcliff that Iggy made. Script and art by Angelo DeCesare. Issue also has a Top Dog story "Teacher's Pet" in which Top Dog and Joey have to train a friend's dog on how to be a watch dog. Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Warren Kremer & Roberta Edelman. Cover price $1.00.

Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, Iggy and Heathcliff go on vacation at their Uncle Tex's dude ranch. And when they find out that Uncle Tex is in trouble, Heathcliff's karate skills come in handy in "The Karate Kitty." Script by Michael Gallagher and art by Howard Post & Jacqueline Roettcher. Then in "Burp," Heathcliff journeys into the undersea world and has a good time until he overindulges on fish. Script by Warren Kremer and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Issue also several short Heathcliff gag strips. Cover price $1.00.

Rich Corben, Moebius, & Bode art April, 1977, issue 1. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This first issue includes the following stories: Den by Richard Corben; Rut by Druillet; Conquering Armies by Dionnet and Gal; The Adventures of Yriss by Druillet and Alexis; Azrach by Moebius; Selenia by Marre and Macedo; The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks; Traumwach by Mouchel, Pierson, and Voss; Space Punks by Mezieres; Age of Ages by Rubington; 1996 by Montellier; Sunspot by Vaughn Bodé; and Manipulation by Roy. Cover art by Nicollet. Cover price $1.50.

The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Alex Nino. Marvels of the Universe, art by Jean Giraud [as Moebius] (one page). The Airtight Garage Of Jerry Cornelius, script and art by Jean Giraud [as Moebius]. Den, script and art by Richard Corben. The Winter of the Last Combat, script by Victor Mora, art by Luis Garcia Mozos; A moody romance of sorts set in a medieval village during the Crusades. Diabolical Planet starring Morris White, script and art by Denis Sire. Urm the Mad, script by Michel Demuth, art by Philippe Druillet. The Burial of Death illustration by Alex Nino. Venus - Ah, Venus text story by Richard A. Lupoff, photography by Cathy McGinty. Telefield (Second Episode), script and art by Sergio Macedo. The Airtight Garage Of Jerry Cornelius, script and art by Jean Giraud [as Moebius]. Age of Ages, script by Akbar Del Piombo, art by Norman Rubington (collages). Free Fall, script and art by Jean Giraud [as Moebius]. Barbarella, script and art by Jean-Claude Forest. 1996, script and art by Chantal Montellier. Feb, 1978, issue 11. 100 pgs. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Bisley cover, Corben, Caza, Bisley, Manara, March 1999, issue 180. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This issue includes the following stories: Fantasies by Milo Manara; Storm - The Slayer of Eriban by Don Lawrence and Martin Lodewijk; We Don't Need a Thirsty Hero! by Morvan, Buchet, and Color Twins; Flopi - The Fascination of Television by Carlos Trillo; Galactic Geographic by Karl Kofoed; The Rats in the Walls by Richard Corben; Ari-L by Caza; Simon Coldwater by Simon Bisley; The Pill by Yacine Elghorri; G-Squad by Morvan, Buchet, and Color Twins; and Flopi - Incomprehensible by Carlos Trillo. Includes Dave Leri art gallery. Cover art by Simon Bisley. Cover price $4.95.

Vol.9 # 1. Special issue, cover by Massimo Frezzato, stories by Gera & Oscar Aibar, Mark Bode, Tayyar Ozkan, Polls & Beroy, Charyn & Frezzato, Richard Corbin Cover price $4.50.

Heavy Metal Special Edition V8#1. Cover by Massimiliano Frezzato. Pin-up gallery features art by Olviia, Simon Bisley, Kevin Eastman, Richard Corben, and other artists. "The Last Ten Women I've Known" by Jodorowsky & George Bess. 116 pages, FC. Cover price $3.95.

Stories and art by Art Bartsch, Jim Tyer and Connie Rasinski. Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. Heckle and Jeckle have a new nest, as a sleeping pig discovers to his dismay. The magpies set out to capture Western outlaw Wild Bill Tick-Tock. The duo convinces the police that the mannequin in a store window is actually a dead body. Little Roquefort; Home Sweet Home; The Bad Actor; Dinky: High Society; The Phony Crime; Sourpuss; Dingbat: Dinner Party: Gandy's Delivery Service; Heckle and Jeckle; Chesty. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. When their lemonade stand fails, Heckle (or maybe it's Jeckle) decides that a little Foreign Legion scam will improve their business. After termites destroy Dimwit's home, the magpies offer to help him find a new one, whether he wants them to or not. Money-Mad; Little Roquefort: Time Out; Gandy Goose: Good Sports; House Hunting; Dinky: A Circus Treat; Defective Detective. 32 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.

Art by Art Bartsch, Jim Tyer and Connie Rasinski. Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. Heckle and Jeckle set out to end the city's crime wave with Heckle's latest invention, "Liquid Magnetism." The Claw captures Mitzi, and forces her to sing torch songs at a dive bar for mouse sailors (!) until Mighty Mouse saves the day. Farmer Al Falfa finds a treasure map buried on his land... but is it real, or just a hoax? Magpie Madness; Sourpuss; Mighty Mouse: Mystery on the Waterfront; Dinky: The Picnic Stowaway; Farmer Al Falfa: Sunken Treasure. . 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art by Glenn Fabry. End of the Line, script by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon; John makes peace, of a sort, with his father. Death Talks About AIDS and Safer Sex, script by Neil Gaiman, art by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. 44 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

"Rake at the Gates of Hell," part 2 of 6. John Constantine's final struggle with the First of the Fallen continues to unfold as a race riot brews in London, Constantine's junkie ex-girlfriend loses control, and Hell's balance of power shifts radically. Written by Garth Ennis, with art by Steve Dillon. Cover painting by Glenn Fabry. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and cover by Sean Phillips. Human Punk Last Man Standing: Part Three; The unexpected true king of Britain heads cross-country in search of the Holy Grail--all while thinking he's actually on a drug-induced trip!; But when he finds the missing artifact, will he come to his senses before it falls into the wrong hands?; Last Man Standing part 3. Article in which Axel Alonso talks about an upcoming Unknown Soldier series. 36 pages, full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY LEONARDO MANCO; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores March 31. Constantine's war with the Beast is done, but the repercussions go rolling on ? not the least for John himself, as he wanders wounded through a shattered, shell-shocked London where an insane killer and a very strange little girl both take a deadly interest in his fate. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Corrected Printing. Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Lee Bermejo Part 1 of the new 4-part story 'Joyride.' South London's Hunger Hill housing estate has long been a breeding ground for violence, crime and drug abuse. But when the cycle of misery takes a distinct turn for the supernatural, John Constantine discovers there's something worse at play than mere social deprivation. Much worse... Plus, don't miss a 7-page preview of the new Vertigo series UN-MEN! ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Resurrection: Part 3 of 3 - Written by Peter Milligan. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Landini. Cover by Simon Bisley. As strange as it sounds, seducing a 2,000-year-old demon with a grudge isn't the riskiest stunt John Constantine has ever pulled. But tipping the supernatural scales for a chance at love will exact a cost higher than he ever thought possible. And try as he might, is this something that devil-may-care Constantine can walk away from? 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Written by PETER MILLIGAN Art by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI & STEFANO LANDINI Cover by SIMON BISLEY As far as Gemma Masters is concerned, she was assaulted by her own uncle - by John Constantine himself! Now, she wants her revenge. Unbeknowst to John, our scruffy urban mage has more immediate concerns: his lovely new wife finds him repulsive. Or rather, Epiphany is suddenly freaked out by the sight of his thumb-less hand. This sets Epiphany on a dark journey into her past and pushes Constantine on an even darker quest along London's North Circular Road, in search of a new digit... 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Written by PETER MILLIGAN Art by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI & STEFANO LANDINI Cover by SIMON BISLEY After welding the thumb of a nearly dead car crash victim onto the lonely stump on his hand, our morally ambiguous London mage finds his new appendage has a life of its own. Following where the stranger's restless thumb takes him, John Constantine hears a name he'd rather not. Meanwhile, Constantine's young bride, Epiphany, grapples with an old addiction and a bizarre former tutor, while John's damaged niece Gemma continues her quest for vengeance . . . Cover price $2.99.

"13th Special Triskaidekaphoic Issue!" Handy phrase from Clive Barker's travel guide to the nether-regions! DIABOLIC DECOMPOSITION (Excuse me, is that your body rotting out from under you, or are you just glad to see me?). FIENDISH FASCISM (Can you please direct me to the nearest South African puppet dictatorship where the Cenobites pull the strings?). POLITICAL PANDEMONIUM (I'd like two tickets to see the elected official inthe KKK hood sliming his way out of eternal damnation.). Enjoy your trip, and don't fotget to dress for warm weather... Includes Tales by D.G. Chichester, Mike Mignola, Mark Nelson, Dean Schreck, Derek Yaniger, Larry Wachowski, and Russ Heath. 64 pages, FC. Cover price $4.50.

Cover A by Tim Bradstreet. (W) Clive Barker, Christopher Monfette (A) Leonardo Manco One of the greatest horror franchises of all time returns, now under the control of its original creator! Clive Barker has touched Hellraiser only twice: once to write The Hellbound Heart, and once more to write and direct the original Hellraiser film. Now witness Barker's long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the series' official continuity, a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites, the final Pinhead story! Prepare your soul for an epic journey into horror from one of the medium's greatest voices, and starring one of the medium's greatest characters, in an unforgettable new chapter of the Hellraiser. Cover price $3.99.

Second Printing! Featuring a very special Pinhead variant of the Tim Bradstreet cover! (W) Clive Barker, Christopher Monfette (A) Leonardo Manco One of the greatest horror franchises of all time returns, now under the control of its original creator! Clive Barker has touched Hellraiser only twice: once to write The Hellbound Heart, and once more to write and direct the original Hellraiser film. Now witness Barker's long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the series' official continuity, a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites, the final Pinhead story! Prepare your soul for an epic journey into horror from one of the medium's greatest voices, and starring one of the medium's greatest characters, in an unforgettable new chapter of the Hellraiser. Cover price $3.99.

(W) Nicolas Vince, Peter Akins (A) Sam Kieth, Dave Dorman (CA) John Van Fleet With Chapter 11 of 'The Devil's Brigade,' the epic tale of Leviathan's most fearsome soldiers, Nicholas Vince and Sam Keith team up to bring you 'Believe the Sinners.' Next, in 'Songs of Metal and Flesh' by Peter Akins and Dave Dorman, will even the blind be spared the hooks of the Cenobites? From the darkest depths of the underworld comes another thrilling installment of Hellraiser Masterpieces! Cover price $3.99.

Written & illustrated by Chas Berlin. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Circulation of 700. Cover price $2.95.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $500.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #4419805001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Contains four original features accompanied by comic strip reprints, activity pages, and a text story. In order of appearance: "Hydroman" by Bill Everett; "Reg'lar Fellers" by Gene Byrnes; "Flyin' Jenny" by Russell Keaton; "Star Flashes" by Charles Bruno; "Man O'Metal" by H. G. Peter; "Tad of the Tanbark" by Bob Moore and Carl Pfeufer; "The Purple Zombie" by Tarpe Mills; "Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire" by Bob Moore and Carl Pfeufer; "Mann of India" by Tarpe Mills; "Bill and Davey" by James P. McCague; and "Dare-devils of Destiny" and "Sergeant Stoney Craig" by Frank Rentfrow and Don Dickson. "Guests of Chung Khan" text story by E. Albert Willard. Indicia states "Reg'lar Fellers Heroic Comics". 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

First appearance of Downbeat. Contains four original features accompanied by comic strip reprints, activity pages, and a text story. In order of appearance: "Hydroman" by Bill Everett; "Rainbow Boy" by Stephen Douglas and Ben Thompson; "Reg'lar Fellers" by Gene Byrnes; "The Music Master" by Stephen Douglas and Bill Everett; "Dare-devils of Destiny" by Frank Rentfrow and Don Dickson; "Man O'Metal" by H. G. Peter; and "Flyin' Jenny" by Russell Keaton. "Downhill Race" text story by Clary Thompson. Indicia states "Reg'lar Fellers Heroic Comics". 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover by Henry Kiefer. Stories and art by Ed Moore, Fred Guardineer, H. G. Peter, Harold LeDoux, and Frank Frazetta. Non-fiction comics featuring true tales of heroism from everyday people and courage on the battlefield. Sgt. Ernest Kouma wins the Medal of Honor in the Korean War; Melvin Brown holds off the enemy with a shovel after he runs out of ammunition (as depicted on the cover); and a PSA about artificial respiration, all featuring early art by comics legend Frank Frazetta. The first story features Frazetta's rendition of President Harry S Truman. Also featuring a fun vintage ad for Roy Rogers binoculars and a Space Patrol "Rocket Gun." Help Wanted; G.M; Lifesaving Award Winner; He Chose to Fight; For a Pal; Always Obey Your Parents; Patrolman Off Duty; Medal of Honor; Safety Hero; Heroism Is His Hobby; Broken Glass; With Only A Shovel; Scout Hero; Red Cross New Method of Artificial Respiration. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Chris Marrinan and Dennis Mallonee. Art by Chris Marrinan and E.R. Cruz. The all-new Giant returns in an all-new adventure by Chris Marrinan, "The Hammer of Hell!" Also in this issue: A menace from Skylark's past threatens the 1987 San Diego Comic-Con in "The Messiah Syndrome," reprinted from Eternity Smith (1987 Hero) #2. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $53.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4356394008 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

For those who find post-holocaust reality unendurable, there are always the enticements of the Conglomerate's Chemical Entertainments Division in "The Lotus Eaters!" Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Mark Texeira and Carlos Garzon. Cover by Denys Cowan and Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.75.

Ellis Chambers cover pencils, L.B. Cole cover inks. Ellis Chambers interior art unless otherwise noted. Each issue of the Hi-Ho series contains new comic-format humor stories featuring recurring anthropomorphic "funny animal" characters; a two-page text story accompanies. Eddie Elephant in "Better Late Than Never": Eddie reconsiders his decision to play hooky (6 pages). Percy Pelican in "You're In The Army Now!": Percy faces some stringent eligibility requirements (6 pages). Bertie Bruin in "Slingshot Troubles": In his sole series feature, Bertie's poor aim gets him some bad marks (5 pages). Daffy Dragon in Untitled Story: Daffy exhibits a calculating demeanor (6 pages). Hi-Ho Doodles: It's unclear whether this "spot the mistakes" puzzle contains any mistakes to spot (1 page). "Kitty and Bob Catt's Dance Contest": The Hi-Ho characters come together to showcase original dance moves (Text, 2 pages). Lil Chief Hotshot in Untitled Story: Hotshot's attempt to prove himself is interrupted by a two-legged iteration of gravity (Howie Post script and pencils, Ellis Chambers inks, 6 pages). Killer-Diller and Monty in "The Mad Monks": Monty's small-time racket prompts a family reunion (6 pages). Kitty and Bob, the Hep Cats in Untitled Story: Bob attempts to one-up "Frankie Sinodora" on the bandstand (Howie Post script and pencils, Ellis Chambers inks, 6 pages). 52 pages, full color. 10 cent cover price. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Graham Annable. Stories and Art by Various. Hickee was initiated by Grickle creator Graham Annable, knowing that the humorous talents of this gang could find a larger audience through comics. Hickee is the vehicle that ties all their Sunday afternoon sessions together. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Hickory, "America's Funniest Hillbilly," stars in three untitled stories by Sahle, plus Peachy back-up (art by Al Feldstein?). Sahle cover. Cover price $0.10.

This 49c cover-priced edition of The Hiding Place was published in 1979 by Barbour Christian Comics. Standard comic-sized, full color with newsprint cover. Another edition was published by Spire Christian Comics with a 49c cover price. Cover price $0.49.

35 cent edition. One of the first Spire Christian Comics, and based on the inspirational book by Corrie Ten Boom about her internment in a concentration camp for hiding Jewish refugees from the Nazis. Story adaptation, art and cover by Al Hartley. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

39 cent edition. One of the first Spire Christian Comics, and based on the inspirational book by Corrie Ten Boom about her internment in a concentration camp for hiding Jewish refugees from the Nazis. Story adaptation, art and cover by Al Hartley. 32 pages. Cover price $0.39.

49 cent edition. One of the first Spire Christian Comics, and based on the inspirational book by Corrie Ten Boom about her internment in a concentration camp for hiding Jewish refugees from the Nazis. Story adaptation, art and cover by Al Hartley. 32 pages. Cover price $0.49.

69 cent edition. One of the first Spire Christian Comics, and based on the inspirational book by Corrie Ten Boom about her internment in a concentration camp for hiding Jewish refugees from the Nazis. Story adaptation, art and cover by Al Hartley. 32 pages. Cover price $0.69.

Runnin' On Fumes! Story, art and cover by Les McClaine. Rick and his werewolf pal Garth travel the highways of America, helping people cope with supernatural encounters. The Explorers into Mystery take center stage as they investigate secret military testing and an old urban legend. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

(W) Bryce Carlson (A) Vanesa Del Rey (CA) Ryan Sook As the noose slowly tightens, Slater is left with a choice: does he give in to Blair's sadistic demands and rejoin the Hit Squad, or does he take action against the East Coast mafia to save Bonnie? But really, he doesn't have much of a choice at all... Cover price $3.99.

Written by: Garth Ennis Pencils by: John McCrea. Local Heroes Part 2 Tommy takes on a riot squad sent by Truman and becomes a local hero in the Cauldron, the bureau of Gotham City where he lives. Tommy forms a provisional alliance with Detective Tiegel. Cover price $2.25.

Written by: Garth Ennis Pencils by: John McCrea. Ace of Killers Part 4 Six Pac must reassemble his team, Section 8 (Friendly Fire, Shakes, the Defenestrator, Jean de Baton Baton, Dog Welder, Bueno Excellente, and FlemGem) to help his friends fight off Mawzir. Tommy, Tiegel, and Natt have a moment to collect themselves as they wait for the next attack. Meanwhile, Etrigan continues his pursuit of the Ace of Winchesters from the Lords of the Gun in hell. Cover price $2.25.

"Pulp Heroes," the DCU Annuals event continues with this tribute to the western magazines of the 1930s, as well as classic "spaghetti" westerns. In the dusty old one-horse town of Tiburon, Texas, Tommy Monaghan takes a contract on a vicious-though-brain damaged metahuman killer known only as MANKO. But when Tommy sniffs around, he learns that there's a lot more going on than his client--Sheriff Halliday--has let on. Seems that, in 1905, a gang of train robbers hid a million dollars in gold in Tiburon before they were gunned down by the law. Now Halliday and rival gang boss Luis Santiago are scrapping for the million, but the scrap is one sided: Santiago has Manko on his side. Enter Tommy "Hitman" Monaghan to even the score...and spill some blood on the barroom floor. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Carlos Ezquerra and Steve Pugh. Painted cover by Laurel Blechman. FC, 64 pg. Cover price $3.95.