Comic books in 'Knight', graded by CBCS

Cover by Jack Sparling. Stories and art by Jack Sparling, George Kashdan, Bill Burke, and Arnold Drake. One of the more successful MAD mimics, created by comics legend Joe Simon, featuring an array of comedic talent. Charlton Comics was the publisher during this final run of the series. Spoofs of WKRP, Mork & Mindy, Taxi, MASH, and the first Alien movie. Ad spoofs, cartoons, and a Star Wars cover. Re-Mash; Marz Chronicles; Murk & Mundy; W-K-R-A-P. These last few issues reportedly had low print runs. Final issue of the series, after 19 years and four publishers. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.50.

(W) Chuck Dixon (A) John Delaney, Andrew Pepoy (CA) Jason Ho, Mike Rote Homer spends a little time in his new neighbor's backyard sweat lodge, and in no time he finds himself hurtling through time - at least that's what he thinks. Meanwhile, the rest of Springfield is tackling a tornado that's tearing through town. Cover price $2.99.

Stories, art and cover by Igor Baranko. A band of Vikings and their inept, berserk leader explore 11th-century Central America, in this comedy by acclaimed Ukrainian artist Baranko. Prologue; In Which Skaggy the Lost Searches For - And Then Finds - The Kingdom of the Golden Skraelings. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Stories, art and cover by Igor Baranko. A band of Vikings and their inept, berserk leader explore 11th-century Central America, in this comedy by acclaimed Ukrainian artist Baranko. In Which Skaggy the Lost Rallies His Troops and Fights His Enemies. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. Time Out of Mind!, script by Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito; Skull and his comrades learn the secret of the Tower of Time, constructed by the Scorpians in Earth's prehistory as a way of keeping their robots busy, but soon to be the staging post for Slitherogue's attempt to conquer time itself; Ann, Jeff and Corey seemingly die at the hands of Slitherogue's servants, but Skull falls through the Tower and ends up in what appears to be Camelot, where Merlin and the Black Knight decide to assist him, believing Slitherogue to be a demon. Spider-Man and the Cupcake Caper Hostess Cup Cakes ad, art by Mike Esposito. Marvel Value Stamp. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. Magic, Myth and Madness!, script by Bill Mantlo, art by Sal Buscema and Sonny Trinidad; Skull finds himself battling to save Camelot alongside the Black Knight, but when Morgan Le Fay's troops arrive, he is horrified to discover Corey, Jeff and Ann fighting on their side; his friends were never dead, only transmuted by Slitherogue, but they haven't forgiven or forgotten Scully running out on them and they're out for revenge; The fighting stops when Corey is wounded and the Black Knight destroys Morgan, but then the Knight reveals that he too is a robot like Morgan and all the others; As the Knight leaves and the robots prepare to rebuild to fight another day, Skull vows to get his reluctant, mistrustful 'team' out of the Tower of Time. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

30c cover-priced test market variant, limited distribution. Cover price $0.30.

Written by Niveque Storm. Art by Deon Nuckols & Serge Lapointe. Cover by John Zeleznik. They are not heroes. They are not villains. They are S.K.U.M.M. And they are coming. This is a promotional comic book being sent to every comic shop and distributed for free at comic and toy shows in 2003. Look for Digital Webbing, Morpheus Forge and XConcepts tables/booths at your favorite shows to grab yourself a copy! 16 pages, full color.

Written by Niveque Storm. Art by Deon Nuckols. #1A Cover by Deon Nuckols; #1B Cover by Kaare Andrews. It's the year 2102, the sports stars of the future are S.K.U.M.M -- bio-engineered, nano-tech enhanced former soldiers seeking fame and fortune in the arena of motorized medieval combat. Jimmy "The Torch" endures fierce battle, faulty equipment, deadly loan sharks and the mysterious disappearances of his fellow S.K.U.M.M. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Jim Lee. Written by Allen Warner Art by Alé Garza & Richard Friend Variant cover by Jim Lee Writer Allen Warner and artist Alé Garza (NINJA BOY) reunite for SKYE RUNNER, an exciting new series blending elements of fantasy and super-hero action! Skye is a beautiful young woman ? and the deceased king's daughter ? who always dreamed of becoming a knight. Unfortunately, she had to settle for being a Runner ? until the day her life turned upside-down and magical fate changed her destiny forever! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with 2 covers by Garza & Friend and Jim Lee. See order form for details. On sale April 26 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Ben Abernathy Cover price $2.99.

Ale Garza Cover - Written by Allen Warner. Art and cover by Alé Garza & Richard Friend. Continuing the action-packed new series by Allen Warner (NINJA BOY), Alé Garza (BATGIRL, NINJA BOY) & Richard Friend (THE AUTHORIY)! Three days ago young Skye's world was suddenly pulled out from under her. After a vicious attack on her village she was bound, gagged and carried off into the forest by a mysterious wizard. Now she must regain her freedom in time to save her niece and nephew...before they find themselves in the belly of a magical beast! ? 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.99.

J.Scott Campbell Cover - Written by Allen Warner. Art and cover by Alé Garza & Richard Friend. Continuing the action-packed new series by Allen Warner (NINJA BOY), Alé Garza (BATGIRL, NINJA BOY) & Richard Friend (THE AUTHORIY)! Three days ago young Skye's world was suddenly pulled out from under her. After a vicious attack on her village she was bound, gagged and carried off into the forest by a mysterious wizard. Now she must regain her freedom in time to save her niece and nephew...before they find themselves in the belly of a magical beast! ? 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Written by Allen Warner. Art & Cover by Alé Garza & Richard Friend. Variant covers by Jim Lee & Friend and Terry & Rachel Dodson. A dream foretells the future and mysteries of the past are revealed ? including the secret of Skye's mother! Skye encounters a knight formerly in the service of her father and is attacked by an unlikely opponent ? and the gods go to war! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers; please see order form for details. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Written by Allen Warner Art by Alé Garza & Peter Guzman Cover by Alé Garza & Richard Friend Lady Skye learns her destiny in this climactic issue! Skye, along with Braylon and the rest of their band, is caught in an epic battle with monsters from the realm of dreams. ? 32 pg, FC ? Final Issue Cover price $2.99.

Sleeping Dragons. Story by Kevin Mason. Art and cover by Alex Szewczuk. Tales of adventure in a fantasy kingdom. A zealous knight, a conniving wizard and the town coward debate whether villagers should attack the nearby lair of a sleeping dragon. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Becca's Scarecrow, Part 1. Story by Kevin Mason. Art and cover by Alex Szewczuk. Tales of adventure in a fantasy kingdom. Knight Philip visits the city of Gan, where he learns the history of the Great War and, more importantly, meets lovely female archer Rebecca. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Becca's Scarecrow, Part 2. Story by Kevin Mason. Art and cover by Alex Szewczuk. Tales of adventure in a fantasy kingdom. Philip and Becca watch a play about the Crough invasion, but soon learn that the war with the Crough is far from over. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Becca's Scarecrow, Part 3. Story by Kevin Mason. Art and cover by Alex Szewczuk. Tales of adventure in a fantasy kingdom. As Philip and Becca defend the walled city of Gan from siege, they are growing closer romantically. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Becca's Scarecrow, Part 4. Story by Kevin Mason. Art and cover by Alex Szewczuk. Tales of adventure in a fantasy kingdom. Lovers Philip and Becca face a night of shadow and fire in the besieged city of Gan. Final issue of the series. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Cover pencils by Art Nichols, inks by Al Vey and Klaus Janson. Last Rites, script by Bob Budiansky, pencils by Kelly Krantz; The Avengers fight the Mindspawn, and Sleepwalker tries to help them without arousing suspicion amongst the Mindspawn. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Fort Johnson Blown Up featuring Espionage Starring Black X, script by Will Eisner, art by Will Eisner [as Will Erwin, with some help from the shop]; Black X stops saboteurs from blowing up the Golder Dam. Chic Carter story, art by Vernon Henkel. Murder In the Wings starring Purple Trio, script by Jerry Iger [as S. M. Regi]. Invisible Justice story. The Ray story, art by Lou Fine [as E. Lectron]. Archie O'Toole story, script and art by George Tuska [as Bud Thomas]. Wings Wendall story, art by Vernon Henkel. Magno story, art by Paul Gustavson. Abdul the Arab story, art by Bob Powell [as Powell Roberts]. The Ghost Gang starring Bozo the Robot. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Rand Holmes cover and art, art by Howard Cruse, Joe Matt, Dennis Worden, and others, adults only, 36 pages, B&W, February 1989. Cover price $2.00.

Cover art by Khoo Fuk Lung. "Solar Lord," script by Khoo Fuk Lung (writer), James D. Hudnall (English script), and Wai Yin Lee (translation), art by Khoo Fuk Lung; As prophesied by Nostradamus, on July 17th, 1999, the planets align and the Emperor of Darkness prepares to descend on the Earth; Nickson absorbs the power of Zeus in order to battle the Emperor. Solar Lord illustrations by Khoo Fuk Lung. 44 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Cover art by Khoo Fuk Lung. "The Rift," script by Khoo Fuk Lung (writer), James D. Hudnall (English script), and Wai Yin Lee (translation), art by Khoo Fuk Lung; Tygarr battles the Emperor in a vain attempt to keep him from the Earth; The Emperor sends his fingers which transform to Aparts, Twister, Sphinx, Balu and Puzzle to destroy life on the planet; Nickson, transformed to Solar Lord, heads into space to battle them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Cover art by Khoo Fuk Lung. "Last Man Standing," script by Khoo Fuk Lung (writer), James D. Hudnall (English script), and Wai Yin Lee (translation), art by Khoo Fuk Lung; The Five Fingers launch a devastating attack on Earth. Nickson arrives just in time to defeat them. Now he must face off against the Emperor who has slain Tygarr. Solar Lord illustration by Khoo Fuk Lung. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

"The Great Escape!" Part 4 of 5. Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Silver Sable arrests Hawkeye for the alleged murder of Trick Shot! For the avenging archer to clear his name, he must first defeat Sable's Wild Pack, and then survive an arrow to the heart...from Trick Shot! Second story: "Knight's Errant" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). While mentally examining Dane Whitman's ebony blade, Doctor Druid accidentally brings a future black knight to the avengers' headquarters. This black knight from 600 years in the future wants to kill the present day Black Knight in order to stop the curse of the ebony blade, that is running rampant in his era! Even if Dane wins the battle, he knows that someday the bloodlust of his blade must be stopped. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Written by Scott Beatty Art and cover by Keron Grant Written by Scott Beatty (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE) and illustrated by Keron Grant (New Mutants, Iron Man), this debut issue introduces the DCU's newest daring duo! Orphan Mikey Devante was just looking for an after-school job at a local fast- food restaurant. But caught between the Floronic Man, bent on liberating the salad bar from carb-conscious consumers, and Vulcan, a flame-wielding hero determined to sautée the poisonous Plant Master, Mikey may have bitten off more than he can chew ? especially when he's hand-picked to become Vulcan's newest sidekick! But how will Mikey learn the ropes of heroism when Vulcan bites the dust before training him? Find out as this 6-issue miniseries begins! On sale June 1 ? 1 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Tom Palmer Cover price $2.99.

Written by Scott Beatty Art and cover by Keron Grant The action-packed new miniseries written by Scott Beatty (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE) with art by Keron Grant (New Mutants, Iron Man) continues! Kid sidekick Mikey Devante hasn't even begun his training as apprentice to the fire-wielding hero known as Vulcan, but he's already found his way to the Forge ? Vulcan's high-tech headquarters ? and helped himself to a collection of Vulcan's state-of-the-art weaponry. He's even survived an awkward introduction to Vulcan's mysterious and deadly Girl Friday named Pandora! Now, if Mikey could just remember how to turn off the Forge's lethal security system... On sale July 6 ? 2 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Written by Scott Beatty Art and cover by Keron Grant Guest-starring Green Lantern John Stewart and the JLA! As the super-hero community reacts to the news of another champion lost, Vulcan's killer is revealed! Meanwhile, Mikey Devante has bigger problems than losing his mentor and inheriting powers he can't control: Vulcan's Forge is trying to kill him! On sale August 3 ? 3 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Written by Scott Beatty Art and cover by Keron Grant Mikey. Devante inherited the superpowers of Vulcan ? but he can't control them! With Vulcan's secret headquarters and everything in it obliterated, what is Mikey's final inheritance? Vulcan's rogues gallery! On sale Sept 8 ? 4 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Written by Scott Beatty Art by Keron Grant Cover by Ed McGuinness Featuring a cover by Ed McGuinness (Superman/Batman)! With the evil Witchazel, Monkey-in-the-Middle, and Dino-Mite hot on his heels, things are looking pretty bad for Mikey Devanté ? especially since the Coalition of Crime thinks he really is the son of Vulcan! On sale Oct 5 ? 5 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Written by Scott Beatty Art and cover by Keron Grant. The combustible conclusion finds Mikey Devante facing his final trial by fire! Outmatched and surrounded by monsters, Mikey makes a fateful decision with the legacy of the Vulcans hanging in the balance: Will Mikey go it alone as a kid sidekick without a superhero mentor, or can he just hang up his costume forever? On sale Nov 9 ? 6 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Story by Brent Truax. Art and cover by Wayne Reid. Calibers classics imprint Tome Press presents the story of the legendary Spanish hero El Cid. In the eleventh century, Rodrigo Diaz takes up arms against rival Spanish kings and the invading Moorish forces. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

In the second issue of this historical series, Rodrigo Diaz, now known only as El Cid, captures the domain of Valencia to use as his stronghold against the invading Moors led by King Yusuf. Written by Brent Truax, with art and painted cover by Wayne Reid. Cover price $2.95.

by Ian Flynn, James Fry & Terry Austin The city is being ransacked in a series of robberies perpetrated by cowboys, astronauts, pirates, ninjas, knights and more - all who mysteriously look like Eggman! Is it really the work of Sonic's #1 nemesis, or is someone actually foolish enough to frame the infamous foe? Can Sonic and his friends stop this costumed crime-wave before the town is looted dry? Cover price $2.25.

Another Universe.Com Variant Cover. Cover price $9.95.

An Image Comics (W) Stephen Platt and Christian Lichtner (P) Stephen Platt (C) Liquid! The Dominion finally strikes back against the Khan! Bloody retribution supplants failed diplomacy as Aries finds himself part of the elite squadron chosen to capture the Khan chief responsible for the destrution of the Artemis. However, his first mission leads him to question the values he's held dear all his life. Meanwhile, Lord Draken is ordered to find the bearer of the mark by any means necessary while feline ambition shows itself in cold calculation... Don't miss this installment of the epic saga from fan favorites Stephen Platt (Wolverine/Cable, Prophet, Moonknight) and Christian Lichtner (Rising Stars, Darkness/Batman, Battlechasers, X-Men). FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

"Sleep No More, Sir Thomas." Dan Spiegle art appears in all issues of this series. Captain Venture back-up story, "Trapped." Painted cover. Cover price $0.12.

"Planet of Doom." Captain Venture back-up, "Test Flight." Spiegle art appears in all issues of this series. Cover price $0.12.

Spiegle art appears in all issues of this series. # on cover: 10031-702. February Cover price $0.12.

Spiegle art appears in all issues of this series. Cover price $0.12.

Whitman edition. Spiegle art appears in all issues of this series. Cover price $0.60.

Rogue Swords of the Empire (complete fantasy RPG), Vampire Hunter, Matrix Hacking, and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 96 pages on slick paper. Published by Better Games. Cover price $4.95.

Last Issue! The loving, affectionate parody of one of the greatest science fiction franchises of all time comes to its hilarious conclusion! Follow Lady Leica and Al Alone on the run from Lord Salvador's bumbling men as Jean-Luc Groundwalker faces his most harrowing task yet: daddy issues! Will Lady Leica ever find competent cohorts? Will Al Alone ever get over his namesake? Will Jean-Luc stop asking so many darn questions? Find out here, in the last chapter of the fan-pleasing romp that skewers one of the greatest adventure stories ever! Cover price $3.99.

Written by TODD McFARLANE. Art and Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO and TODD McFARLANE 'FAMILY REUNION' As Heaven becomes fully engaged in the prospects of controlling Earth's new Spawn, the Redeemer returns to do their bidding. The costume begins to take on a personality of its own, and somebody lurking in the shadows begins planting the seeds to the much awaited SPAWN #200. PLUS: THE CONLUSION OF THE FOUR-PART IMAGE UNITED PRELUDE BY ROBERT KIRKMAN & WHILCE PORTACIO! Cover price $2.95.

'THE WINTER KING,' Part Two In the realm of the Winter King, as the days grow shorter and the shadows deepen, families cower in fear of the ravenous cannibal god, Urshrek. As the Godslayer continues his perilous trek to hunt down the tyrant god, he enlists the aid of an unlikely companion-a dissolute wanderer named Dromo. Meanwhile, Neva seeks answers regarding Bairn's enslavement, and a prideful goddess seeks to avenge the murder of her twin. SIDEBAR: An absolute must-read for fans of epic fantasy like CONAN, LORD OF THE RINGS and FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER. Cover price $2.99.

story BRIAN HOLGUIN art PHILIP TAN cover JAY ANACLETO 32 PAGES, FC JULY 25 * $2.99 'THE WINTER KING,' Part Three-The saga of the Winter King continues... The Godslayer has traveled across the world to reach the hall of Urshrek, a cannibalistic deity who feeds on the souls of children. Now he comes face to face at last with the brutal tyrant God and his horde of shadow warriors. Let the battle begin! Cover price $2.99.

'RETURN TO ENDRA-LA' The Godslayer returns once again to his homeland, the island kingdom of Endra-La, this time to fetch the bones of his slain lover, Neva. There, he's confronted with ghosts - both past and present - and with the consequences of his onslaught on the land of his birth. Now, an old rival seeks to make him pay for those transgressions. Cover price $2.99.