Comic books in 'Soldier', graded by CGC

Story and Art by Christina Hanson, Baron Engel and Richard Becker. Vice-demon Phalloide was let loose onto the mortal world! Life on the mortal plane is not entirely black and white, and things get even more complicated when the angel Azeal makes him an offer he can't refuse -- if he could only keep his libido in check! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

Story and Art by Christina Hanson, Baron Engel and Richard Becker. Camp Doctor Andre thought he had everything, until he ran into a new rival, Pedes Sebastian. How will the doctor be able to handle the King's new favorite -- especially when he's assigned as Sebastian's protector? Witty, dark humor with a magical twist! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

December 18, 1939. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Canada at war; David O. Selznick; the eye; porpoises; Green Bay Packers; Linda Darnell; knitting for British fighters; war toys; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 92 pages. Cover price $0.10.

December 16, 1940. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: European children refugees; basketball; Boston congressman George Holden Tinkham; Elsa Maxwell; nightgowns; Christmas cards; California showgirl; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 116 pages. Cover price $0.10.

December 30, 1940. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Britain's desert fighters; a year of Europe's war photographic essay; Curier & Ives; Fred Astaire; new fashion colors; B.G. De Sylva; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 60 pages. Cover price $0.10.

January 12, 1942. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Pacific Coast defense; Rockefeller Center; Betty Bruce; macaroni and spaghetti standards; the war in Singapore; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 96 pages. Cover price $0.10.

February 16, 1942. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Army sweethearts; U.S. Corps of Engineers; war heroes; keezix comic strip; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 104 pages. Cover price $0.10.

June 15, 1942. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: General Stilwell; Burma Mission; Mass baby blessing; paintings at Andover; Negroes at war photographic essay; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 120 pages. Cover price $0.10.

September 7, 1942. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Japanese language; the WAACs; war gliders; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 108 pages. Cover price $0.10.

August 16, 1943. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: How Strong is Japan?; Andrew Jackson Higgins; P-38; Paris and New York fashion; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 120 pages. Cover price $0.10.

November 8, 1943. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Field Marshall Jan Smuts; tank recovery units; Battle of Arundel Island; mathematics; precision bombing; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 132 pages. Cover price $0.10.

August 21, 1944. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Battle of France; radioman Tweed on Guam; John Foster Dulles; Harry Truman; Joyce Reynolds; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 108 pages. Cover price $0.10.

September 11, 1944. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Sidney Hillman's Political Action Committee; Russian Visit; Free Paris; Tom O'Shatner; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 128 pages. Cover price $0.10.

February 12, 1945. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Flight nurse; trench foot; spring flowers; Zhukov; and more. Cream of Wheat ad with Li'l Abner comic strip by Al Capp. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 120 pages. Cover price $0.10.

March 12, 1945. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Lt. Gen. William Hood Simpson; Eisenhower jackets; Crosby, Hope, and Sinatra do radio "Dick Tracy"; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 124 pages. Cover price $0.10.

April 9, 1945. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Battlefield of Iwo Jima, steam turbine locomotive, Herbert Brownell, Broadway season in color, and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 132 pages. Cover price $0.10.

May 14, 1945. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: The War Ends in Europe; Richard Maney; and more. Camel cigarette back cover ad with half-page comic strip. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 128 pages. Cover price $0.10.

April 30, 1951. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: General Bradley; cerebral palsy; Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 120 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Edited by Nate Pride and Eric Jackson. Art by Paul Gustave Dore. Series of art by Paul Gustave Dore, depicting the story of Jesus Christ, and essays on the history surrounding the story. 48 Pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Cover by Mike Cavallaro. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Cavallaro. 'To be... or not to be!' How can a man go on living when everything he's ever believed is revealed as a lie? That's the question Savior 28 is forced to ask as we follow him across the decades, from the ashes of Buchenwald to the ashes of 9/11 in this exploration of the dark underbelly of the super hero dream. FC 32 pages Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art and Cover by Mike Cavallaro. 'Book Five: Day of Drums.' The saga of America's greatest hero concludes as Savior 28's killer-and former sidekick-sifts through the events of James Smith's final days, revealing a man whose life has been utterly destroyed... and whose death could possibly save the world. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Content warning: Confederate imagery. Cover art by Bob White. Book-length story told in four chapters: "Historically Hysterical," "Come Out Fighting," "The Big Crisis," and "Archie Saves the Show, script by Sy Reit, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Riverdale High puts together a big pageant for the 100th anniversary of the Civil War; As a prank, Reggie decides to sabotage the pageant by swiping the costumes. Miracles of Nature text article, art by Ken Hultgren. Much Better! one-pager by Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Bob White, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Play Deadly featuring A.R.C.H.I.E. as The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; The good guys from P.O.P. battle the dastardly destructive toys of C.R.U.S.H. agent The Toymaker; But Toymaker's toys are no match for V.E.R.O.N.I.C.A.'s cousin Leroy, who can break any toy within seconds. Whistle Bait featuring B.E.T.T.Y. as The Girl From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; The latest C.R.U.S.H. villain is The Whistler, a permanently puckered baddie whose whistles can control minds and shatter eardrums. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Bob White, inks by Jon D'Agostino. The Beastly Bowman featuring The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Jon D'Agostino; C.R.U.S.H. agent The Bowman shoots V.E.R.O.N.I.C.A. with one of his mind-controlling arrows and forces her to help him steal the reorganization plans for her father's plant. Switch Pitch, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie wonders why Veronica is skating with him and not Reggie. School Tool featuring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Fright of the Bumbling Bee, script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Another Archie screw-up somehow leaves Mr. Weatherbee in a Napoleon costume screaming "charge!" against a volley of ping-pong balls, just as the Superintendent arrives to inspect the school. My Son, the Painter, pencils by Bob White, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Fred tells Archie to clean up his room; Archie decides to go one step farther and give it a coat of paint. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

(W) Paul Kupperberg (A) Fernando Ruiz & Various (CA) Fernando Ruiz 'Archie Marries Veronica' - Tragedy has struck Riverdale! Upon hearing the news of Clay's shooting, the gang all rally around Kevin in support. Will Clay survive or meet a heartbreaking end? As Reggie and Betty contemplate the future of their reality show, others struggle with life-altering decisions. Moose's political opportunity of a lifetime is presented before him but is he prepared for it? And what news does Veronica have to divulge that will shake up the family business forever? 'Archie Marries Betty' - Archie and his business partners have just booked the biggest band in the world for their club's opening night! All that's left is to schedule the opening act - is an Archies reunion in the cards? Cheryl continues to fight the good fight with her chemo treatments and having a friend like Veronica along makes it all the more bearable. Don't miss this touching issue that proves no matter how rough life gets in Riverdale, the gang is ready to take on anything life throws at them - together. Cover price $3.99.

(W) Paul Kupperberg (A) Fernando Ruiz & Various (CA) Norm Breyfogle Archie Marries Veronica.' After the smashing success of their television debut, Betty and Reggie have a decision to make whether they want to continue down the reality TV path. As Archie and Veronica start up their new business ventures, things seem to be looking up for the happy couple for the first time in a long while. 'Archie Marries Betty.' Jughead makes the transition to fatherhood with a baby on the way, meaning he's also looking out for his kid sister's best interest whose boyfriend is sketchy at best. While Cheryl stays positive about her fight with breast cancer, someone close to the gang is about to have a brush with death. Cover price $3.99.

Nicholas Tesla uses the mental television device to communicate across dimensions with his uncle, while Laz and the gang take an unexpected trip. Written by Tom Veitch. Art & covers by Cam Kennedy. Cover price $1.95.

WRITTEN BY PETER TOMASI; ART AND COVER BY PETER SNEJBJERG In stores February 25. Heaven is at war in this 4-issue Prestige Format miniseries ? and Earth is the battleground! Set during World War II, THE LIGHT BRIGADE focuses on Chris Stavros, an American soldier in Germany struggling to get home to care for his son. But in the midst of battle, heavenly warriors emerge from the skies ? and Stavros' platoon is given a task: to recover the lost Sword of God before a troop of arcane, unkillable German soldiers find it and storm Heaven's Gate! Prestige Format. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 4) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

WRITTEN BY PETER TOMASI; ART AND COVER BY PETER SNEJBJERG In stores April 28. The penultimate issue of the series that melds the supernatural edge of PREACHER with the epic scope of Saving Private Ryan! War and horror on a grand scale continue, as the soldiers of light prepare to do battle against the soldiers of darkness. Things go from bad to worse as the Light Brigade faces unexpected foes while creating deadly ammunition to counter Zephon the Nazi angel and his unholy minions! Prestige Format. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 4) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

WRITTEN BY PETER TOMASI; ART AND COVER BY PETER SNEJBJERG In stores May 26. The explosive final issue of the series that melds the supernatural edge of PREACHER with Saving Private Ryan! The series comes to a mind-blowing conclusion as The Light Brigade clashes with Zephon, now in possession of The Sword. It's a fight to the death with hundreds of Zephon's undead minions within the walls of the anicient monastery that the LIght Brigade's soul-searching journey has led them to. Prestige Format. FC, 32 PG. $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Collects Light Brigade (2004) #1-4. Written by Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Peter Snejbjerg. Cover by Peter Snejbjerg and Bjarne Hansen. Still reeling from the horrors of World War II, Chris Stavros-an American soldier-has one goal: getting home safely to care for his son after learning his wife has died. But in the midst of battle and trying to stay alive, he finds the stakes raised, as heavenly warriors emerge from the skies-and an impossible task is given to Stavros's platoon: recover the lost Sword of God before a troop of arcane, unkillable German soldiers locate it and storm heaven's gate! These American soldiers, this "Light Brigade," will begin a supernatural crusade that will determine the fate of the world . . . one bullet and one soul at a time! Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Light Brigade (2004) #1-4. Written by Peter J. Tomasi. Art and cover by Peter Snejbjerg. In this new printing of the amazing 4-issue LIGHT BRIGADE, there's a war in Heaven, and Earth is the battleground! A ragtag squad of WWII G.I.s must recover the mysterious Sword of God, a heavenly artifact coveted by angels, demons, and Nazis! Softcover, 200 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $19.99.

2nd and later printings. Collects Light Brigade (2004) #1-4. Written by Peter J. Tomasi. Art and cover by Peter Snejbjerg. In this new printing of the amazing 4-issue LIGHT BRIGADE, there's a war in Heaven, and Earth is the battleground! A ragtag squad of WWII G.I.s must recover the mysterious Sword of God, a heavenly artifact coveted by angels, demons, and Nazis! Softcover, 200 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $19.99.

Jim Mooney cover. In order of appearance: "Famous Daredevils of History: William Wellman" art by Al McWilliams; "Flash Lightning" art by Jim Mooney; "The Raven"; "Rx Doctor Nemesis" art by Harry Anderson; "Hap Hazard" art by Jack Alderman; "Marvo the Magician and Tito"; and "Whiz Wilson". "Fall Guy" in-house comic advertisement for Super Mystery Comics Vol. 2 (1941). "Trigger Trap" text story by Cliff Howe. Indicia states: "LIGHTNING COMICS, formerly Sure-Fire Comics". 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Jon D'Agostino and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. A flying ride at the fair gives Ollie the urge to be a pilot. His dad convinces him to build model airplanes instead, but that's no improvement. New parents can't decide what to name the baby. Woozy Wings; Billy the Bear; The New Name. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Jon D'Agostino and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie's dad decides to teach him horseback riding to expend his excess energy. But Ollie can only think of cowboys, even when they go fox hunting. A performing seal and a trained dog form a backstage rivalry. Rowdy Rider; Noah's Bark: An E-Slop Foible; Captain Corey's Curiosity Corner; Witch Watchers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (1958) is a promotional comic book produced by Vital Publications for IGA Foods. The last days of the Civil War are depicted along with President Lincoln's immortal Gettysburg Address. 16 pages, full color, 4.5-in. x 3-in., all newsprint.

Version with ad on back cover. Photo cover features Richard Egan. Story by Paul S. Newman, based on the screenplay by George St. George. Art by Gerald McCann. Cover number is #12-439-301. Dell Movie Classics presented comics based on Hollywood films (not all of them classics). This issue is based on the 1962 film The 300 Spartans, the first film version of the Battle of Thermopylae (four decades before Frank Miller's 300); Lion of Sparta was its working title. During the Battle of Thermopylae, Spartan King Leonidas attempts to hold the Pass of Thermopylae with 300 men against Persian forces with vastly superior numbers. The resulting battle is still legendary in military history. Plus an article about Spartan discipline. Lion of Sparta; Spartan Discipline. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Attack of the Soldier Ants. Ant soldiers shrink Little Archie and Veronica and take them captive inside their anthill. Little Archie studies judo so he can compete with Reggie for Veronicas attention. Little Sabrina catches a magical wish-granting fish. Stories and art by Bob Bolling and Dexter Taylor. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Taylor. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

WITH DUST JACKET. Little King by Otto Soglow (1945) features text stories with a color illustration each page by Otto Soglow (1900-1975). Dustjacket cover is repeated on the book itself. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.75-in. x 11-in., newsprint stock interior.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Little Dot's classmate Little Lotta has super-strength and an appetite to match. Lotta dares to enter a terrifying house. Lotta's mother convinces her to attempt a diet. The Scare House; The Try It Diet; Long Live the King; Strictly from Hunger; Richie Rich: Easy Money. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Little Dot's classmate Little Lotta has super-strength and an appetite to match. Lotta and her family look at her baby pictures. Lotta dreams herself into different stories, but can't keep from finding food and overeating, even asleep. Richie Rich meets his butler Cadbury's family, including his father Fradbury and his sister Annbury. Home Movies; Bobbie the Baby Sitter; Mind Over Platter; Weak Little Me; The Sorrowful Sunbeam; The Nutty Squirrel; Richie Rich: The Butlers Family. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by George Baker. Stories and art by George Baker. The boyhood adventures of George Baker's soldier, whose name became synonymous with the downtrodden grunt. Little Sad Sack reads a book on how to get more friends, but reality doesn't quite match up. Plus stories of grown-up, GI Sad Sack. On the Nose; Temptations; Too Much; How to Make Friends; Playmates; Punishment; Happy Stories. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by L. B. Cole. "The Road to Damascus"; Paul persecutes Christians until he sees the light on the road to Damascus and is baptized by Ananias. "Paul Sets Out"; Paul begins teaching the words of Jesus in Cyprus. "Paul Teaches"; Paul moves on to Antioch. "Paul Heals the Lame." "Paul Is Cast Into Prison"; Paul and Barnabus are imprisoned but the jail collapses in an earthquake. Paul chooses not to escape. "The Living Bible" text story. "Paul Preaches." "Paul Journeys to Jerusalem." "Paul is Scourged." "Paul appeals to Caesar"; Paul is taken by ship to Rome to appeal his sentence but the ship capsizes in a storm and he ends up on Malta. "Paul Preaches at Rome"; Paul stays three months at Cyprus and moves on to Syracuse; Finally he arrives in Rome where he is placed under house arrest for two years. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by L. B. Cole. "Bravery in the Heart"; Four chaplains of three faiths: George L. Fox, Clark V. Poling, Alexander D. Goode and John P. Washington face certain death heroically as their ship, the Dorchester, is torpedoed by a Nazi submarine. "Father Duffy of World War II," art by Maurice Whitman. "The Flying Torah"; Chaplains of the Air Transport Command ride the circuit between far flung military bases. "To Serve Humanity"; Former military chaplains return to war zones to help the starving and the injured. "Faith and Prayer" starring Navy Chaplain John K. Wheaton. "Port Chaplain." "Navy Chaplain" starring Col. Willis T. Howard. "Army Chaplain." "God's Traveling Salesman" text story. "A Very American Person" text story. "In Line of Duty" starring Ernie Pyle and Nathaniel B. Saucier. "Chaplain in Training." "Air Force Chaplain." "Chaplains of Peace"; Rev Blair extends his chaplain duties to industry after the war. "14 Who Cheated Death"; Chaplain Sampson talks the Germans out of shooting 14 wounded American Soldiers. "Faith and Father O'Callahan" starring Father Joseph Timothy O'Callahan, Captain Gehres, and Saxy O'Donnell. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

By Christopher Herndon & Matt Billman Can Chris predict the future through his dreams? Will the boys be separated from each other forever? Is Chris the second coming of Jesus? Things take a change for the better when the National Guard aquires a new soldier... don't miss this issue featuring "Hitler Chicken!" MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&WSRP: $2.95 Cover price $2.95.