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#29, 3/70, 15c. Comic book adventures of the 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon series characters. Issue features "Physical Fit-Mess," "The Great Giveaway," and "Six Saps on a Cycle." Issue also has Wally Gator in "To Flea or Not to Flea," Gold Key Comics Club features, one-page text feature "Close Friends," and a one-page gag strip. Story and art credits: unknown. Number/month on Cover: 10004-003, March. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Summer's coming, and the thermometer is gonna be reading "Star Wars Fever!" Star Wars: Episode III?Revenge of the Sith will still be playing theaters when this issue hits the stands, so the tribute to Star Wars ? and all it's meant to us over the decades ? continues! Also featured, Lee's Pull-Out Guide to the Star Wars Prequels Part 3, of a 3- part Series of self-contained pull-out guides, one for each Prequel Episode! Plus: McFarlane's Sports Picks, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Gundam, Batman, Teen Titans, DC Comics Super Heroes, Hot Wheels, Urban and Suburban Vinyl, Trading Figures, and more! (Action Figure News &Toy Review) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pgs, FCSRP: $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

The Autobots surrender to the Decepticons in "Surrender!" Only a united Transformer force can hope to prevail against the planet-eating Unicron. Written by Simon Furman, with art by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.00.

by Simon Furman, Guido Guidi, Elaine To, Shaun Curtis & David Cheung It begins here... the Armada storyline that all Transformers fans have been demanding! The Mini-Con, Over-Run, arrives with a dire warning for the Transformers ? Chaos is coming! And he's right... big time! The walls between realities are starting to crumble, and from beyond come agents of darkness, all-too familiar faces bent on destruction and mayhem. But they serve an even greater power... one that even now has Armada Optimus Prime squarely in its sights! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Dan Khanna. Simon Furman, Dan Abnett (w) ? Jeff Anderson, Andrew Wildman (a) A clash of future and present day threatens to tear apart the fabric of time itself! RAVAGE and RODIMUS PRIME enter the fray, and it's Autobot vs. Autobot as Fortress Maximus seeks to avenge the 'death' of Optimus Prime. FC ? 32 pages ? Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Livio Ramondelli (W) Chris Metzen, Flint Dille (A) Livio Ramondelli MEGATRON UNCHAINED! In the early days of the war, MEGATRON-exiled on JUNKION-battles to reclaim the throne of CYBERTRON. But the TERRORCONS have other ideas... Meanwhile, GRIMLOCK and the DINOBOTS threaten OPTIMUS PRIME's fledgling republic!" Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Alex Milne (W) James Roberts (A) Alex Milne DECEPTICON MONTH! The war's over - but no-one told the DECEPTICON Justice Division! Meet the five deadliest DECEPTICONS in the galaxy. Their sole purpose: to hunt down and kill anyone who has ever disobeyed MEGATRON. Who's their next target? Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Nick Roche. The end of the war between AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS had profound changes throughout the ranks, even for the coldly logical PROWL. Learn of his change of heart and its impact on his actions in the ongoing series. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Nick Roche. The landmark series originally published by Marvel UK makes its IDW debut! In the first issue of this special re-presentation of the story spinning out of the TRANSFORMERS Animated Movie, writer Simon Furman and artist Geoff Senior begin a stars-spanning tale where GALVATRON travels back in time to construct a weapon with which to destroy UNICRON once and for all, and takes on the depleted AUTOBOTS at the same time! All that and a brand-new cover recreation by artist Nick Roche, too! Cover price $3.99.

Classic Cover. The landmark series originally published by Marvel UK makes its IDW debut! In the first issue of this special re-presentation of the story spinning out of the TRANSFORMERS Animated Movie, writer Simon Furman and artist Geoff Senior begin a stars-spanning tale where GALVATRON travels back in time to construct a weapon with which to destroy UNICRON once and for all, and takes on the depleted AUTOBOTS at the same time! All that and a brand-new cover recreation by artist Nick Roche, too! Cover price $3.99.

RETAILER INCENTIVE COVER A: SKETCH COVER Cover by Nick Roche. The landmark series originally published by Marvel UK makes its IDW debut! In the first issue of this special re-presentation of the story spinning out of the TRANSFORMERS Animated Movie, writer Simon Furman and artist Geoff Senior begin a stars-spanning tale where GALVATRON travels back in time to construct a weapon with which to destroy UNICRON once and for all, and takes on the depleted AUTOBOTS at the same time! All that and a brand-new cover recreation by artist Nick Roche, too! Cover price $3.99.

April 27, 1948

May 9, 1957. Edited by Joseph G. Schaller. Cover by Paul Karch. Stories by Paul Karch, Ozella Welch, Eric St. Clair, Frank Huffman, Ruth Burton, Frank Borth. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! 32 pages, full color.

April 10, 1958. Edited by Joseph G. Schaller. Cover by Graham Hunter. Stories by Bill Berry, Lloyd Ostendorf, Ed Thursland, Max Pine, Frank Borth, Floyd Anderson, Ruth Geller, and P. Karch. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! 32 pages, full color.

January 29, 1959. Edited by Joseph G. Schaller. Cover by Bill Martin. Stories by William C. Treon, Bill Martin, Terry Brennan, Fran Matera, Max Pine, Frank Borth, Catherine Beebe, Paul Karch, Frances E. Crandall, and Frank Moss. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! 36 pages, full color.

November 10, 1960 issue. Cover price $0.10.

Blue variant cover. Cover price $1.95.

First Printing (W/A/CA) Jeff Lemire It's the year 3797, and botanist Nika Temsmith is researching a strange species on a remote science station near the outermost rim of colonized space. It's the year 1921, and renowned English explorer William Pike leads an expedition into the dense jungles of Peru in search of the fabled 'Lost Temple of the Incas,' an elusive sanctuary said to have strange healing properties. Two disparate souls separated by thousands of years and hundreds of millions of miles. Yet they will fall in love and, as a result, bring about the end of the universe. Even though reality is unraveling all around them, nothing can pull them apart. This isn't just a love story; It's the LAST love story ever told. Trillium is an 8-issue series that combines rich historical adventure and mind-bending science fiction into a sprawling, unconventional love story by Jeff Lemire (SWEET TOOTH, CONSTANTINE, ANIMAL MAN). This amazing miniseries kicks off with 28-pages of story in a flip-book with two covers and two separate but connected stories!" Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Giuseppe Cafaro (W) Vince Hernandez (A) Giuseppe Cafaro What would you do if your life was turned upside down-- before it even really started? After the shocking and life-altering discovery in her home, and the subsequent reveal that her boyfriend was cheating on her behind her back, Trish quickly realized that her life will never truly be the same. However, the discovery that she may be something altogether more amazing will lead to even further questions than she could have ever imagined-including who is now out to kill her! Aspen's own Vince Hernandez is joined by the artistic talents of Giuseppe Cafaro and Andrea Dotta to bring to you Aspen's newest hit series, TRISH OUT OF WATER! Cover price $3.99.

Stories and art by Bob Jenney and Glenda Williams. Classic melodrama unfolds in an early romance comic from Fawcett. After their wealthy grandfather dies, Arlene finally sees her chance to gain the advantage over her favored (and adopted) sister Beth. Valerie is jealous of anything that takes Don's attention away from her, even his promising work as a violinist, so she sets out to destroy his career. Fran's suspicious nature proves to be a barrier in her relationship with Doug. Legacy for Beth; Symphony of Love; The Meaning of Love; My Wary Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Classic romance comics with stories and art by the Iger Shop. When a seaboard accident brings two people together, Ted and Ann are left out in the cold. A woman wonders if she'll regret her marriage, but she goes through with it anyway. A couple claims to be happy, but one of them isn't being completely honest. The Lonely Ones; I Asked for It!; Agnes Wilson Lovelorn Advisor; Repent in Haste, Marry at Leisure; Happiness is Meant for Two! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Sylvia tells the scandalous tale of how she dated wealthy men for the gifts they gave her, in the provocatively titled " My Love Was for Sale." Biddie isn't sure how to counter the accusation that she married Ted for convenience. A couple elopes, but his wealthy, controlling family attempts to drive them apart. He Cast Me Aside!; My Love Was for Sale; I Played With Fire. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

by Henrik Rehr Xeric winner Henrik Rehr continues his acclaimed series regarding 9-11, and its aftermath. The scene: Manhatten. Not long after the planes hit. Amidst the carnage, there's an engaging tale of friendship about men who refuse to grow up. All of it, played behind a backdrop of terror alerts. And plain old fear. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Maybe it's the derby hat, but Casper's cousin Spooky gives new meaning to the word "tuff." Spooky learns that he can mess with the ladybugs, but not while the gentlemen-bugs are around. Also featuring an ad for "Casper Magic Tubble Bath," Casper-themed bath soap in a "disappearing package." Spooky; The Ghostly Trio; Poil; Nightmare. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Turok has to battle both man and monsters in order to stop Chun Lee Fat's evil reign in "Return of the Dragon." Script by Mike Baron and art by Rags Morales & Randy Elliott. Cover price $2.50.

Painted cover. Turok in "Dream of Escape" in which Turok and Andar explore a possible escape route from the lost valley (story includes flashback to how the pair became trapped in the lost valley) and "Pursuit" in which Turok and Andar track down the thief who stole their weapons. Issue also has backup feature "Young Earth - Prehistoric Perils," a one-page text feature "Man's Early Weapons: The Rope and Thong," and one-page strips. No art/story credits given. No ads in book. Entire issue from cover to cover is comic stories and one-page strips. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Written by Paul S. Newman. Art by Jack Sparling. Turok and Andar are caught in the vines of death in "The Rains Came!" Turok and Andar also star in "The Stowaway"! 32 pages, full color. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Whitman edition. Cover price $0.25.

by Joe Wight. The secret society Elysium has revealed itself to Old America, and the two forces clash in the darkness of space between Earth and the Moon. Meanwhile, in the Caribbean, Jed and Nigel try to escape through the rain-choked jungles of a Neo-Nazi island, pursued by a dark army bent on capturing or killing them outright. 32pgs, B&W (2 of 7)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

by Joe Wight. War has broken across the Neo-Nazi controlled islands of the Caribbean, and nothing will stop the clash of Old America and the powerful fascist warlords. Jed, Nigel, and Toots are caught on a Neo-Nazi island and hunted down as these mighty armies begin the last bloody battle of World War Three. There is no escape, there is no surrender, there is only war. 32pgs, FC (4 of 7)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

By Joe Wight. A price must be paid, and luck can hold only so long. Toots realizes what Jed and Nigel have known for a long time: No one is bulletproof. A swarm of Neo-Nazis close in on Jed and Nigel as they try to escape to the Sappho 3. They fight the fascists to the last round, but in the end, Toots must escape the Neo-Nazi island on her own and find her destiny. Alone. 32pgs, FC (6 of 7)SRP: $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Anthology type comic with suspenseful, mystery, and spooky stories done in the style of the classic TV series "The Twilight Zone" which starred Rod Serling as your host. Painted cover art. Voice In The Wind, art by Ed Robbins; wrathful wind haunts man. Secret of the Death-Ship text story, art by Joe Certa. A Spell In The Night, art by Joe Certa. The Time Machine, art by George Evans. Time Travel into the Twilight Zone, art by George Evans. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Whitman only edition. Cover price $0.60.

Cover by Trevor Hairsine. Written by Matt Kindt. Art by Cafu. The final deathtrap of Dr. Silk! Ninjak's ultimate enemy has drawn his web tight around X-O Manowar and the rest of Valiant's unbreakable all-star superteam…and now they're about to find out how the globe's most brilliantly depraved mind doles out revenge. 'Trapped by Webnet' cuts to an actionpacked conclusion…and no one will escape Dr. Silk's grasp unscathed! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Comic book released in Serbia and written in Serbian Language. Series reprints the first 13 issues of Robert Kirkman's widely popular comics The Walking Dead and Invincible in flipbook format, with some bonus original material, including some new cover art. Low print runs. 6 1/4" x 9 1/8", b&w, 48 pages.

Written by Jim Zub. Art by Steven Cummings and John Rauch. Cover by Steven Cummings and Ross Campbell. IMAGE COMICS' NEW SUPERNATURAL SENSATION! More students with strange abilities, more creatures emerging from the shadows...Rori can see patterns pulling it all together, but can she discover the secret beneath before it's too late? Cover price $3.50.

Comic Elite Exclusive Cover by Nei Ruffino - Limited t0 350 copies. (W) Raven Gregory, Patrick Shand. (A) Gregbo Watson, Yusuf Idris, Jacob Bear. All of the madness, all of the horror, and terror has all lead to this. The walls keeping the Jabberwocky imprisoned in Alice's mind have begun to crumble and an ancient evil will soon be released back into the realm of Madness if Alice cannot find a way to stop him. The final battle that will decide the fate of Alice's sanity and the tragic destiny that awaits is here! All this and the mystery of the little faceless Alice is finally revealed and everything you thought you knew about Wonderland will change forever. Don't miss out on the hotly anticipated conclusion of the psychological horror series written by Raven Gregory and Pat Shand that leads into the brand new WONDERLAND: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS series.

Comic Elite Exclusive Cover by Nei Ruffino - Limited t0 250 copies. (W) Raven Gregory, Patrick Shand. (A) Gregbo Watson, Yusuf Idris, Jacob Bear. All of the madness, all of the horror, and terror has all lead to this. The walls keeping the Jabberwocky imprisoned in Alice's mind have begun to crumble and an ancient evil will soon be released back into the realm of Madness if Alice cannot find a way to stop him. The final battle that will decide the fate of Alice's sanity and the tragic destiny that awaits is here! All this and the mystery of the little faceless Alice is finally revealed and everything you thought you knew about Wonderland will change forever. Don't miss out on the hotly anticipated conclusion of the psychological horror series written by Raven Gregory and Pat Shand that leads into the brand new WONDERLAND: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS series.