Comic books in 'Parade', graded by CBCS

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy Week, art by John Sikela; Smallville has a celebration to honor Superboy. Special Christmas Quiz--Christmas in Many Lands! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. The Island That Vanished starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Origin of Speedy starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp; Speedy reveals how his parents were killed and he was raised by Chief Thundercloud. Supergram the Superman Puzzle Game. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Williams. Stories and art by Hal Seeger and Bill Williams. GI Jane is part of the WACs (Women's Army Corps), allowing her cartoonists, Hal Seeger and Bill Williams, to combine military humor with plentiful good-girl art. First issue published by Merit. Although misdated as March 1954, this issue was actually published in March 1955. Jane tries to hide a horse in the barracks, and accidentally strips Katie to her slip in the process. Jane gets amnesia after saluting with an iron in her hand and knocking herself unconscious. Jane smells trouble when her old romantic rival Gloria gets promoted to corporal. First issue with the Comics Code seal on the cover, but the quantity of good-girl art is the same as previous issues. Horse Sense-Less; Patti: Blind Date; Thanks for the Memory; PX Pete: Strike It Rich; Jill Jones, WAC: The Date-Sitter; Rank Injustice; The Sarge. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories and art by Jerry Robinson, Marv Lev, Bob Powell, Art Helfant, and Arturo Cazeneuve. The first comic to feature The Green Hornet, the radio-turned-movie superhero from the creator of the Lone Ranger. Nazi saboteurs enlist American hoboes to target a dam, in GH stories with art by Joker co-creator Jerry Robinson. The Twinkle Twins meet Mike the Muscle's nephew Mikey, a juvenile delinquent in the making, and try to set him straight. The clue to a million-dollar robbery is a crate of oranges, in a story that promotes War Bonds, a WWII fundraising drive. Bondage cover by comics legend Alex Schomburg references the Hornet's success in radio and movie serials. Green Hornet: The Society of the Swastika!; Spirit of 76; Mighty Midgets: Invisible Paint; Youngun and Tagalong; Green Hornet: Dam of Death!; The Story Behind the Cover; Twinkle Twins: The Lad Who was Bad!; Zebra: The Mystery of the Pink Drake Brand; Green Hornet Buzzers. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Limited to 500 - Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con Exclusive Variant Cover by Elias Chatzoudis. (W) Mark L. Miller. (A) Ricardo Osnaya. (CA) Steven Cummings. Sela is released from solitary to realize that the weird happenings at the Eschue Penitentiary have gotten weirder. Though she doesn't want to accept it, the likelihood of a highborn in the women's prison seems much more probable. But who is it?

Here Comes the Parade (1957) is a promotional comic book published by Targ and Dinner, Inc. that presents an introduction to musical instruments. 8 pages full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 10-in., with no cover price.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Ellis Chambers. Kids' comics from Ajax-Farrell. Superfox, who is...a superpowered fox, battles bank robber Needle Noggin, whose head is a narrow point. The annual Rabbit-Turtle Race gets even wackier than usual when they both go airborne in different ways. Mad Dr. Leer and his assistant Mumps create a goofy monster and name him Bonzo. Superfox Versus Needle-Noggin; Jumps Rabbit; Buddy; The Clock; Bonzo the Monster; Goofy Gator. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"The City of Golden Men," "The Man Who Cheated Death," and "the Magnificent Monster." Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Lend a Friendly Hand!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ham Fisher. Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. The comedic adventures of Humphrey, the buddy of Ham Fishers Joe Palooka, a sweetly dumb country bumpkin with super-strength, nigh-invulnerability and an incredible appetite. Humphrey and his sculptor pal get in trouble for adding boxer Joe Palooka's sculpture to the Mount Rushmore monument - an ironic storyline, as a real-life mountain actually WAS named after Joe Palooka a few decades later. Also featuring a "Comics News" page promoting other Harvey publications and offering tidbits from comics history. Can Humphrey Move a Mountain?; Haunted House?; Comics Quiz; Dedication Ceremony; Tommy Tween: Skiing Champion, Lion Tamer, The Lucky Accident; Boy Heroes: Mayors for a Day. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Dan Slott & Dan Jurgens. Art by Jurgens & Trevor Scott. Cover by Jurgens & Kevin Nowlan. The 5-part story '4th Parallel,' written by Dan Slott & Dan Jurgens with art by Jurgens & Trevor Scott, kicks off in the 48-page JLA CLASSIFIED #32, and continues two weeks later in JLA CLASSIFIED #33! When lifetime loser Dareen Profitt finds a way to imprison he League's master villain Dr. Destiny and wrests control of the reality-warping Materiopticon, his luck seems likely to change. Which is bad for the JLA and the DCU as we know it! In Part 2, reality has split in three, and the JLA of this reality meets Profitt's new alter ego: the Red King! Is he too good to be true? Issue #32 on sale January 17 ? 48 pg, FC, $3.99; issue #33 on sale January 31 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Cover art by Jack Binder. "The Atomic Panic," script by Otto Binder, art by Jack Binder; Mary must stop Georgia from using her recently created miniature atomic bomb, capable of killing 5000 people, on the city of Berryville. "Exciting and Dangerous" text story. "The Record Breaker" starring Freshman Freddy. "A Knitted Adventure" starring Mary Marvel, art by Jack Binder. "Cry Baby" half-page story starring Dizzy Daisy, script and art by Howard Boughner. "Reference Material" half-page story starring Dizzy Daisy, script and art by Howard Boughner. "Mary Marvel Says It with Flowers," art by Jack Binder; Unable to get an interview with a detective for her school newspaper, who happens to be investigating break-ins into some of the finer apartments in the city, Mary accidently discovers that a flower shop is involved with these crimes. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover features Shirley Jones, Ron Howard and Robert Preston. Cover number is #12-538-301. Dell Movie Classics presented comics based on Hollywood films (not all of them classics). This issue is based on the beloved 1962 musical The Music Man, which was based in turn on the 1957 Broadway play. Harold Hill promises to change turn-of-the-century River City for the better by organizing the town youth into a marching band. But Marian (the librarian) suspects that Harold Hill is nothing but a two-bit swindler. The art may be the work of future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Plus articles about composer Sousa and marching bands. The Music Man; The March King: John Philip Sousa; Bands. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Trustees of Hate, script and art by Harry Douglas; The Blue Blaze, who is now described as returning to the grave between adventures, takes on an organization that's using a hate ray to goad two neighboring countries to war. Earthquake, art by Malcolm Kildale; Hercules fights a mad scientist who wants to rule the world or smash it to bits with his monster earth-shaking machine. Origin of the Thin Man, art by Klaus Nordling; Bruce Dickson stumbles on a utopia in the Himalayas and its people welcome him, granting him the power they all have to become exceedingly thin through surgery with their electric rays. The Teutonian Agents, script and pencils by Ben Flinton, inks by Leonard Sansone; The Williams brothers take Flexo to Teutonia to retrieve a stolen explosives formula. Introducing the Black Widow, art by Harry Sahle; Spirit medium Claire Voyant, momentarily influenced by Satan, curses a family after they doubt her skills. Suicide Mystery, art by George Harrison; The Invisible Man discovers a murder behind an apparent suicide. The Train Wreck, art by Russ Lanford. The Jewelry Store Robbers; Dynamic Man investigates jewelry store robberies in which only gold was stolen. Ad for Marvel Mystery Comics #8, art by Alex Schomburg. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Part 1 of 4. Cameos by Superman and Wonder Woman. Written by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by Dan Jurgens and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by George Perez. In the aftermath of their epic battle with the demon Trigon, the Teen Titans are greeted with a hero's welcome by the thankful citizens of New York City. Meanwhile, a mysterious winged man sets out to find his one true love - Lilith. NOTE: The letters column announces Janus, a graphic novel that Wolfman and Perez were supposed to work on, but never got around to. Perez cover. Cover price $1.25.

"The Great Deal"; Moose MasonSynopsisArchie gets a new boat, but now he has to name her and Betty and Veronica want to know who he's going to name her after. "Hit Bit" one-page story; When Moose hits the ball he really hits the ball. "Gum Game"; Archie blows a big bubble and Betty asks him to hold it, until a cute girl passes by. "Extra Special Evening"; Mr. Weatherbee has four tickets to the opera he can't use, so he gives them to Archie. "Water Fool!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Russ asks Jinx to give Charley a message when they meet at the water hole. Archie Club News. "Now Don't Hear This"; Betty and Veronica are tired of Archie and Reggie watching the game and ignoring them while they cook for them. Big Moose pinup. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

Three untitled Plastic Man stories, plus untitled Woozy back-up. Art and cover by Jack Cole. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jack Binder. Untitled stories starring Doctor Frost (art by Ben Thompson), Frankenstein (script and art by by Dick Briefer), General and the Corporal (script and art by Ken Browne), Green Lama (script by Ken Crossen as Richard Foster, art by Charles Sultan), Spike Mason (art by Reade Conrad), and Power Nelson, Futureman (art by Paul Norris as Roy Paul). The Chetniks starring Ted O'Neil of the R.A.F., art by Win. Yank and Doodle, art by Paul Norris. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Direct Edition. Cover art by Jukka Murtosaari. Well, You Name It, script by Tom Yakutis, pencils by John Costanza, inks by Dave Hunt; Roger is kidnapped by a pair of pants and chased by flying pizzas. Shopping Spree, script by John Blair Moore, pencils by Cosme Quarteiri, inks by Ruben Torreiro and Roberto Bat; Baby Herman goes shopping. Beauty On the Spot, script by Jack Enyart, pencils by Bill Fugate, inks by Bill Langley; Jessica judges a beauty contest. Cover price $1.50.

Tony Bedard (w), Karl Moline (p), Drew Geraci (i), Nick Bell (c) A new Dark Spirit arrives to spin Cassie Starkweather's crusade in a frightening new direction! Our girl goes wild when Cassie journeys to swamps of the Deep South?and faces the ghosts that haunt the black-water bayous! "A compelling and terrifying ride from start to finish--The Sixth Sense can only wish it had been this creepy." - Cinescape.com 32 pgs, full color, on sale July 23 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by George Baker. "Totaled"; Sad Sack has an average day. "Men With Guts!"; Sad Sack fails morning inspection and ends up in the cesspool. "Up the Budget"; Sad Sack is testing a one-man jet pack for the General. "The Not So Secret Weapon"; Sarge falls asleep while guarding a secret weapon. "As You Weren't Men!"; Sarge oversleeps for a big inspection and war games exercise. "U.F.O."; Sarge meets some Martians who look just like Sad Sack. "Oh, Well!"; While digging, Sad Sack and Sarge find oil and think they have struck it rich. "Good Night's Sleep" text story. "A Slight Slip!"; Sad Sack gets garbage dumped on him. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Jack's return to New Orleans is far from a happy homecoming as he must stop Leland Paige and his neo Nazi supporters from taking over the city. "Glitter Night" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Image Expo Exclusive B&W (cover + interior) Edition with cover by Tom Mandrake. (W) J. Michael Straczynski (A) Tom Mandrake, Brian Miller WITNESS A MODERN HERO'S FALL FROM GRACE! The Cowl and Flyboy: renowned superhero and sidekick despite dopey names. They were famous, popular, and happy until the Cowl's assassination. Now, no one takes Flyboy seriously. Follow his trajectory from barely tolerated hero to figure of ridicule, and witness his slow descent into madness, darkness and crime."

On the Skids - Written by Peter David & Richard Howell. Art by Dave Cockrum, Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Cover by Amanda Conner & Steve Leialoha. Mystic Grove's HorrorFest kicks into high gear, but a sinister plot by the mayor's forces threatens the future of the Soulsearchers -- and an unhappy Peterson may pay a startling price for defending his friends! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Texas regional giveaway. This variant was a supplemental comic included in one edition of the Austin-American Statesman newspapers. Cover by John Romita & Joe Sinnott. Pencils by John Romita. "The Great Rodeo Robbery".

"The Roots of Evil!" Guest-Starring Power Man. Story by Jim Salicrup and Michael Siporin. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Ricardo Villamonte, and Mike Esposito. Spidey and the super-strong Luke Cage battles the Plantman. Includes the 1-page features "The Power Man Story," "Who is the Impossible Man?,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Impossible Airport!" Guest-starring the Impossible Man and the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, Spidey battles the Green Goblin in "Happy Halloween from the Green Goblin!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #32 Power Man. Cover price $0.50.

John Sikela and Ed Dobrotka cover and art. Used in Seduction of the Innocent pg. 35-36, & 226. Don't Miss "The Stunts of Superboy!, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka; the intro of Smallville. Varsity Vic humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. George Washington's Drum! starring Superboy, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka; time travel story. The Bat Kite--Superboy's Workshop, art by Al Wenzel. Black Magic article by Fred David. Superboy...John Doe!, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. Used in Seduction of the Innocent pg. 35-36, & 226. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID;ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS Not even Supergirl may be able to help when Buzz's stalkers finally catch up to him! And Buzz is in for the shock of his life when he comes face to face with the one person he never expected to meet...his daughter! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI; COVER BY ROB HAYNES In stores November 20. Linda Danvers, a.k.a. Supergirl, has met Kara Zor-El, a.k.a Supergirl...but is she the real deal? Linda's not sure, so she brings Kara to Metropolis to meet a real Kryptonian. Unfortunately, a lot of strange things in the big city are keeping the Man of Steel preoccupied...though they may tie in to the mystery behind Kara's arrival! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY JOHN LUCAS AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESÚS MERIÑO In stores November 20. Superman has saved the city of Metropolis from numerous threats recently, that the citizens celebrate by throwing a big parade in his honor. Meanwhile, an actor portraying the Man of Steel gets his wish to become Superman when Mr. Mxyzptlk arrives for the festivities. The real Superman wants no part of the Imp's hijinks, but we begin to understand the bond that Mxy feels towards Kal-El. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Cover art by Alonzo Vincent. The Cadet story. Al T. Tude story, script by Ray Gill, art by Fred Bell. Bull's-Eye Bill story. Holland-- Stories of the United Nations, art by Harold De Lay. Dan'l Flannel story, art by Ed Ryan. The Target and the Targeteers story; the Target and the Targeteers are released from military service to become secret agents for Uncle Sam. Speck, Spot, and Sis story, script and art by Alonzo Vincent. Pete Stockbridge, the Chameleon story, art by Al Fagaly. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Darick Robertson. The New Scum 2: New City, script by Warren Ellis, art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos; Outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem, his team, and their City have all had enough of politics. Now, Spider stops to look at the City and the effects the last few months have wrought upon it. And in those quiet moments, the election takes its weirdest turn yet, chewing up Spider's life for good. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Whitman edition. Issue features Tweety and Sylvester in "The Plotters," "Off Limits," "Positively Thinking," and The Present." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.20.