Comic books in 'Spear'

Stories and art by George Frese, W. Jourdain, and Howard Boughner. Raised in the jungle by her scientist father, Nyoka faces its dangers like no man ever could. In a multi-part, issue-length adventure, explorer Captain Puff claims to have found a plant that can end human violence and war, but no one takes him seriously. When someone tries to kill Puff, Nyoka agrees to guide him back to where he found the "peace plant." Interviewing for a job, Pistol Packin' Patty proves that she can literally shoot the pants off of any man. The Peace Plant!: Part I; Trader Tom; Part II: Nyoka Returns to the Jungle!; Mountain Justice; Pistol Packin' Patty Looks for a Job!; Part III: The Volcano; Whipper-Snappers; Part IV: The Peace Plant Is Found. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Harry Anderson, Al Liederman and Howard Boughner. Raised in the jungle by her scientist father, Nyoka faces its dangers like no man ever could. Nyoka is helping a film crew on location in the jungle, but no one told the nearby natives. When someone tampers with the water supply in Egypt, Nyoka's father agrees to investigate, but soon he's kidnapped. A note to Nyoka in invisible ink leads her to an Indiana Jones-like action-girl sequence, as she crashes through a window to save Larry. Barbacosi Madness!; Trader Tom; Whipper-Snappers; Lumber Jack; Nyoka the Jungle Girl in Egypt; The Bridge; Horace Hotstuff; Sam the Sheriff; Post Office Mystery; Dija Ever; The Ape-Man Strangler. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Victor Pazmino and Howard Boughner. Raised in the jungle by her scientist father, Nyoka faces its dangers like no man ever could. Nyoka doesn't know that the tourist she's guiding to the Alzac tribe plans to exploit the tribe's belief in a redheaded, white goddess known as the "Queen of Jewels." In a three-part story, scientist Dr. Chippendale wants Nyoka's help in completing the skeleton of the legendary "8-legged dinosaur." But even he doesn't suspect that the 8-legged dinosaur might still exist. Queen of the Jewels, Chapter I: Shining Secret; Trader Tom; Whipper-Snappers; A Bad Egg; Chapter II: Unmasking the Escape!; Ought to Be Erased; Major Bunk Meets Bimbo!; The Eight-Legged Dinosaur, Part I: A Bone to Pick; Second Trip for Bacon; Part II: A Grave Situation; Lion Hearted Leo: The Golden Opportunity; Part III: Conclusion. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Larry Steinfeldt and Howard Boughner. Raised in the jungle by her scientist father, Nyoka faces its dangers like no man ever could. The mysterious outlaw Black Bullet wants to control Africa's Giraffe Ranch. The reason? "Giraffe racing" has become a craze in America - bet you didn't see that coming. In a three-part story, Nyoka must save boy chieftain Tangi from the evil Puli, who wants to overthrow him. But Puli tricks Tangi into fleeing across the dangerous Alligator River. The Jungle Ranch of Jee-Raff Jed, Part I: The Black Bullet's Final Warning; Trader Tom; Ryder the Writer; Boxcar Crook; Part II: Winner by a Neck; Jungle Revenge, Part I: Death in the Night; The Tailor and the Tiger; Part II: Heads Off; Part III: A Battle Royal. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Punchy Perkins and Howard Boughner. Raised in the jungle by her scientist father, Nyoka faces its dangers like no man ever could. In the heart of a volcano, Nyoka encounters creatures from the ancient past, including a caveman. In a three-part story, sinister Dr. Zanzere has figured out how to turn hapless natives into human robots. When he abducts Nyoka's dad Dr. Gordon, Nyoka must track them down. Terrors from the Past, Chapter I: The Cave Man Cometh; Trader Tom; Giggle Gags; The Ape Man's Fight; Chapter II: The Wizard of Aahgg; The Human Robots, Chapter I: Man-Made Monsters; Mighty Mickey and His Mighty Mutt; Chapter II: Dr. Gordon's Dilemma; Muscle Hedd; Chapter III: The Cavern of Horrors. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Dorothy Davis and Howard Boughner. Raised in the jungle by her scientist father, Nyoka faces its dangers like no man ever could. In a three-part story, Nyoka escorts wealthy Peter Pippingworth on a safari into the jungle. But when Pippingworth is kidnapped, Nyoka is the only one who can lead a rescue mission. Plus Comix Cards (like the later Marvel Value Stamps) featuring The Marvel Family. The Perils of Peter Pippingworth, Part I: Jungle Hide-Out; Trader Tom; Part II: Jungle Kidnapping!; Lion-Hearted Leo, the Animal Trainer: The Nightmare; Jungle Battle; Nyoka the Jungle Girl's History of Animals: Koala; Scrappy; Part III: Jungle Rescue; Nyoka's Jungle Quiz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover features Kay Aldridge from the movie serial Perils of Nyoka. Stories and art by William Shelton and Howard Boughner. Raised in the jungle by her scientist father, Nyoka faces its dangers like no man ever could. In a three-part story, a modern-day Gulliver leads Nyoka and Larry to the lands on the other side of the whirlpool. There they find gigantic and tiny beings, including a tiger the size of a schoolbus. In a three-part story, Nyoka finds a gigantic pearl inside a coconut, setting off a coconut rush, but some fortune hunters want the pearl for themselves. The Jungle Horror, Part I: Gulliver's Travels; Ballyhoo Barney: The Modern Samson; Part II: The Island of Giants; Egbert the Explorer; Part III: The Wall of Legs; Safari of Doom; The Pearl of Destiny, Part I: The Cocoanut of Fortune!; Nyoka's Jungle Quiz; Trader Tom; Saralee and Clarabelle; Part II: The Doublecross!; Braggs and Waggs: Welcome Guest; Part III: The Watery Grave!; Wilbur the Waiter. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover features Kay Aldridge and Clayton Moore from the movie serial Perils of Nyoka. Stories and art by Matt Suares and Howard Boughner. Raised in the jungle by her scientist father, Nyoka faces its dangers like no man ever could. In a three-part story, Sir Basil is shot and killed at a jungle-themed masquerade party, where everyone is wearing full-body animal costumes, including Nyoka. But every guest at the party is a famed hunter and a crack shot. Worse yet, they all think that Nyoka herself is the prime suspect. The Jungle Masquerade, Chapter One: The Giant; Whispering Drums; Chapter Two: The World's Greatest Hunter; Egbert the Explorer; Ballyhoo Barney: The Gorilla Master!; Quiz; Freddy Freshman: Number Ninnies; Chapter Three: The Black Panther. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Maurice Whitman, Charles Nicholas and Rocco Mastroserio. Adventures of Nyoka, the Jungle Girl. Nyoka must avoid Communist agents and jungle ambushes in escorting captured documents to US forces, in a Cold War-era story. When a hunter kills a sacred white elephant, he and Nyoka must face a ritual trial by cobra-strike. Nyoka tries to keep a young chimpanzee out of trouble and get it back to its parents. Action-girl cover by Maurice Whitman. The Jungle Ambush; The Sun Goddess; The Jungle People; Jungle Journey; Valley of the Lost; Danar, Jungle Doctor: Drums of Kawa; The Orphan. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Maurice Whitman, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Adventures of Nyoka, the Jungle Girl. When a rogue elephant goes on a rampage, only Nyoka has a hope of calming him down. Nyoka sets out to capture a legendary criminal who specializes in stealing the treasures of the jungle. A mercenary seeks a legendary golden statue, despite the fate of those who have tried before him. Rogue Bull; The Plunderer; The Chacma Baboon; Rivers of Rain; The Golden Snare; The Sly One! Final issue under this title; series continues as Space Adventures (1952 1st series) #23. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing. Stories and art by Richard Corben. Introduction by Will Eisner. Featuring mind-bending shorts in the realms of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror from the mind of Richard Corben. Softcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

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Written by ROY THOMAS Pencils & Cover by GREG TOCCHINI The great warrior Odysseus finally reaches his home Ithaca. Once there, he learns that there are108 suitors for his wife Penelope's hand. Odysseus encounters his son, Telemachus, and together they work out a plan to defeat the suitors unaware the suitors have targeted Telemachus for death. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by ROY THOMAS Pencils & Cover by GREG TOCCHINI In this penultimate issue, Odysseus maintains his disguise as a beggar and enters an archery contest against the suitors who want the hand of his wife Penelope in marriage. When the contest ends, Odysseus reveals himself to the stunned suitors and then he and his son Telemachus face down their enemies in a battle to the death! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Wraparound Cover by Mike Kaluta. Written by Alan Zelenetz. Artwork by John Buscema, Bob Camp, Ernie Chan, Vince Colletta, Mike Docherty, Armando Gil, Geof Isherwood, Andy Kubert, Gary Kwapisz, Dave Simons, Vincent Waller and Mary Wilshire. Featuring encyclopedia-style entries for the people and places of the world of Conan the Barbarian, from Aesgaard to Zingara. Plus: 1-page introduction and tribute to Robert E. Howard. Also: 1-page Hyborian Age Index. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

Written by VARIOUS Cover by KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY Our mission to catalog the entire Marvel Multiverse (and beyond!) continues! Includes 64 pages of all-new profiles of many of Marvel's finest characters, covering every corner of the MU! The World War II-era Red Guardian! Longtime supporting-cast members Wong and Sister Maggie! Alien races Sidri, Nuwali and Golgotha! The Negative Zone's Prison 42! Mutant-menacing Mister M, Sentinel Squad O*N*E and Tryp! The all-powerful Star Brand! Marvel UK's Black Axe! And, from the pages of the THANOS IMPERATIVE: Guardians of the Galaxy! Featuring brand-new art for dozens of characters, drawn by Gus Vazquez! 64 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Written by VARIOUS The chronicle of the Marvel Universe returns as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three more of Marvel's most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages to we launch our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #345), Thor (from THOR #460), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #387 and 1941's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #32). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

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Written by VARIOUS Continuing the chronicle of the Marvel Universe, starting with Spider-Man (from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #103 on), Iron Man (from IRON MAN #12 on) and the X-Men (from UNCANNY X-MEN #109 on). Follow the history of the Marvel universe as it unfolds month by month with the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe. Each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing you to the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

Stories and art by Hal Foster. Cover by Murphy Anderson. Reprints of the Hal Foster adventure strip, considered one of the artistic high points of the comic strip. Reprints strips from 1959. Riding to warn King Arthur of a Saxon invasion, Val accidentally ignites a domestic squabble; Prince Valiant enters a cave which is said to be the trophy-room of Time itself. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Story and Art by Hub. Okko the ronin may have been saved from death in his duel with the demon-driven bunraku, but without his right hand, can he still be the samurai he once was? 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

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First Printing. Excellent art and story (sez Lone Star Comics) by Hub The Cycle of Water, Part One; Far from the fields of battle, Okko the ronin heads a small group of demon hunters, wandering the realms of the Pajan Empire. When a young fisherman's sister, Little Carp, is kidnapped by pirates, the man enlists the group's help in finding her. Every quest has its price, and this quest leads the four heroes much farther afield then they'd ever imagined. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) Cover price $3.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Cycle of Water!" Collects Okko: Cycle of Water (2006) #1-4. Story and art by Hub. Far from the fields of battle, Okko heads a small group of demon hunters, wandering the realms of the Pajan Empire. He is accompanied by Noburo, a mysterious giant, and the whimsical monk Noshin, the saké lover with the power to summon and commune with the spirits of nature. When Tikku's sister Little Carp is kidnapped by pirates, the young fisherman enlists the group's help in finding her. But the quest will have a price, and will lead our four heroes much farther afield than they'd ever imagined! Hardcover, 100 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Cycle of Water!" Collects Okko: Cycle of Water (2006) #1-4. Story and art by Hub. Far from the fields of battle, Okko heads a small group of demon hunters, wandering the realms of the Pajan Empire. He is accompanied by Noburo, a mysterious giant, and the whimsical monk Noshin, the saké lover with the power to summon and commune with the spirits of nature. When Tikku's sister Little Carp is kidnapped by pirates, the young fisherman enlists the group's help in finding her. But the quest will have a price, and will lead our four heroes much farther afield than they'd ever imagined! Hardcover, 100 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Athena: Grey-Eyed Goddess!"

Story and art by George O'Connor.

The Greek Gods, as you've never seen them before! This second volume of the Olympians series tells the story of the goddess Athena, the patron of war and wisdom.

Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Athena: Grey-Eyed Goddess!"

Story and art by George O'Connor.

The Greek Gods, as you've never seen them before! This second volume of the Olympians series tells the story of the goddess Athena, the patron of war and wisdom.

Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

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When Hades comes to town, you know there'll be trouble on a massive scale. That's what happens when an unknowing act of generosity on the part of Oliver Dobbs blows the sleepy burg of Olympus Heights wide open. When you're living next door to Zeus, can you expect anyone to be who they seem to be? More classically-tinged entertainment by Kevin Munroe! FC, 32pg (of 5) $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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1st printing. Written by Geoff Johns and Kris Grimminger. Art and cover by Butch Guice. Acclaimed writers Geoff Johns (GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH, TEEN TITANS) and Kris Grimminger (THE POSSESSED) join artist Butch Guice (Ruse) for an action-packed tale of Greek gods as epic in scope as the legends from which it springs! This spectacular new story is available in English for the first time in this amazing edition! Softcover, full color. Chaos ensues as a group of brash archaeology students and a team of ruthless mercenaries are trapped together on the legendary Mount Olympus - a mountain populated by the deadliest monsters known to Greek legend! Managing a tenuous pact with the mercenaries, the students must combine their knowledge of mythology with the mercenaries' combat skills as they fight for their lives against the monsters of Olympus! Softcover, 7-n. x 10-in., 108 pages, Full Color. Cover price $14.99.

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Variant cover. by Jeffrey S. Kaufman This completely painted book takes heroes and villains from Ant and other books and forces them to work together for the government to destroy a WWD - Weapon of Worldwide Destruction. A surprise guest star makes an appearance! Cover price $3.25.

Convention program booklet. 8.5 x 11, black and white, 40 pages. High quality magazine produced by James Van Hise, printed on slick paper. Episode guides for Star Trek, Outer Limits, Twilight Zone, Green Hornet, Man From U.N.C.L.E., and Wild Wild West. Three-page interview with Rod Serling (reprinted from Gamma # 1 in 1963). Three-page Sub-Mariner story by Mike Zeck. Spot illos by Don Rosa. Front cover by Frank Brunner (Robert E. Howard's Bran Mak Morn). Back cover photo of Deforest Kelley.

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Volume 28 - 1st printing. "Skypiea: Part 5 of 8!" By Eiichiro Oda. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. Rating: T NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 28 - 2nd and later printings. "Skypiea: Part 5 of 8!" By Eiichiro Oda. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. Rating: T NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 31 - 1st printing. "Skypiea: Part 8 of 8!" By Eiichiro Oda. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. Rating: T NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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1st Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ray Fawkes.

From visionary cartoonist Ray Fawkes comes one of the most original and thought-provoking graphic novels of all-time!

A unique and poetic narrative, One Soul takes the experiences of 18 individuals and weaves them into the spiritual journey of a lifetime. Gracefully flowing from character to character, moment to moment, Fawkes has crafted a stunning mosaic that takes advantage of the medium of sequential art in a way few creators dare.

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney, Ken Bald, Edvard Moritz and Leonard Starr. Tales of adventure and science fiction from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Tom and Peggy face invaders from the legendary lost city of Mu after Tom accidentally leaves the time machine on; A trapeze artist in trouble puts Danny Danger onto a circus case and a close encounter with angry lions; The true tale of outlaw Joaquin Murrieta, the Robin Hood of El Dorado. Danny Danger; Jungle Poison; Hit the Dirt!; Typhoon Tyler; Joaquin the Avenger; Time Travelers. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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This issue includes more reformatted re-presentations of Alberto Giolitti's best work on Turok, Son of Stone, in such tales as "The Cliff Men" and "Terror of the Bog." Cover by Mike McKone and Mark McKenna. Cover price $2.95.

June 21-24, 1984

Volume 34 - 1st printing. "The Roman Army: the Civil Wars 88-31 BC!" By Nic Fields. The Roman Legions were the most highly organized troops of the ancient world, but the process of turning the Legions into the professional force that built an empire, was no small feat. Focusing on the organisational changes in the Roman Army during the Civil Wars, Nic Fields examines the role played by Caius Marius and his far-reaching reforms. With the nuts and bolts detail that readers demand from the Battle Orders series, this is an intriguing description of how the Roman army grew, modernised, rebelled and finally helped build an empire, complete with full organisational charts, photographs and detailed maps. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $25.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Alexander 334-323 BC!" By John Warry. Alexander of Macedonia was undoubtedly one of the greatest generals of all time. This book, by John Warry, an expert on the warfare of the Classical world, examines the principle battles of Alexander's campaigns in detail. The battles of the Granicus, Issus, Gaugamela, Hydaspes and the difficult siege of Tyre are all discussed at length. These careful studies shed light on Macedonian tactics: in particular the combination of armoured infantry phalanx with fast-moving cavalry. The men and equipment of both Alexander and his Persian enemies are also examined, providing a comprehensive insight into Alexander's life and military actions. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. "Alexander 334-323 BC!" By John Warry. Alexander of Macedonia was undoubtedly one of the greatest generals of all time. This book, by John Warry, an expert on the warfare of the Classical world, examines the principle battles of Alexander's campaigns in detail. The battles of the Granicus, Issus, Gaugamela, Hydaspes and the difficult siege of Tyre are all discussed at length. These careful studies shed light on Macedonian tactics: in particular the combination of armoured infantry phalanx with fast-moving cavalry. The men and equipment of both Alexander and his Persian enemies are also examined, providing a comprehensive insight into Alexander's life and military actions. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. "Qadesh 1300 BC!" By Mark Healy. The earliest battle in history which can be reconstructed in detail, Qadesh pitted the two great warriors of the age against each other, Muwatallish of Hatti and the great warrior-Pharaoh Rameses II. With the Hittites gaining the initial advantage, all seemed lost until Rameses himself led his personal followers into the fray. However, in spite of the appearance of Egyptian reinforcements, the bravery of the pharaoh and the tactically superior showing of the Egyptian chariotry, the dislocation of his army frustrated the Pharaoh's wider strategic aspirations. Mark Healy recounts the course of this key battle, which could so easily have gone either way. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 23 - 1st printing. " Khartoum 1885!" By Donald Featherstone. Early in 1881 unrest in the Sudan began to crystallise around Mohammed Ibn Ahmed el-Sayyid Abdullah. Proclaiming himself the long-expected Madhi, the Guided One of the Prophet, he preached that the Sudan was to be purged of its Egyptian oppressors. Drawn in by the Egyptian failure to deal with the situation, the British sent General Gordon to organise an evacuation. On reaching Khartoum however, General Gordon believed, incorrectly, that the Madhi could be reasoned with. Instead of negotiating, the Madhi besieged the town for 317 days. This title looks in particular, although not exclusively, at the battles fought by the British columns sent to relieve Khartoum. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 29 - 2nd and later printings. " Omdurman 1898!" By Donald Featherstone. This volume tells the story of the conquest of the Dervish Empire, culminating at Omdurman: one of the great desert battles in the imperial drama of the Victorian era. This dramatic conflict witnessed hordes of native warriors set against British discipline and firepower, gunboats on the Nile, a dramatic cavalry charge and Kitchener, the Sirdar, as conqueror. This books explores the events, weaponry and leaders of both sides, and accompanying illustrations and colourful graphics bring the whole campaign vividly to life. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 64 - 1st printing. " Nicopolis 1396!" Written by David Nicolle. Art by Christa Hook. By the second half of the 14th century, the once mighty Byzantine Empire had been reduced to little more than the city of Constantinople. In 1391, the Ottoman ruler Sultan Bayazid I 'The Lightning' besieged the city. Pope Boniface IX preached a crusade and a French-led army of 10,000 marched east. At Nicopolis they met the Ottoman army in battle. Ignoring the advice of their Hungarian and Transylvanian allies, the Crusaders charged the Turks and were in turn smashed by the Ottoman heavy cavalry. The last Crusade ended on the banks of the Danube as the Crusaders desperately sought to escape from the pursuing Turks. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 111 - 1st printing. " Isandlwana 1879!" Written by Ian Knight. Art by Adam Hook. The battle of Isandlwana fought on 22 January 1879 was the greatest defeat suffered by the British Army during the Victorian era. A Zulu army of 24,000 warriors had moved undetected to within striking distance of the British camp in the shadow of Isandlwana Mountain. From the start the 1,700 defenders underestimated the danger descending upon them. They were swept aside with horrifying speed and the final stage of the battle consisted of desperate hand-to-hand fighting amid the British camp. Over 1,300 men were killed; scarcely 60 Europeans survived. Ian Knight employs new archaeological and historical research to provide a completely new interpretation of the course of the battle. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

Volume 114 - 1st printing. " Lepanto 1571!" Written by Angus Konstam. Art by Tony Bryan. For much of the 16th century the Mediterranean was a battleground between Christians and Muslims. A decisive battle between two large galley fleets was expected to decide the fate of the entire Mediterranean basin. In August 1571, an Ottoman fleet of some 235 galleys encountered the slightly smaller Christian fleet of the Holy League. In a five hour melee the Christians inflicted a decisive defeat on the Turks. Lepanto was the last great galley fight of all time and one of the most decisive naval battles in history. This book details the course of one of the most crucial military campaigns of the Renaissance. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

Volume 164 - 1st printing. "Otterburn 1388!" Written by Peter Armstrong. Art by Stephen Walsh. In his Chronicles, Froissart describes Otterburn as 'the best fought and the most severe' battle of his time. Fought at Redesdale in Northumberland in August 1388, the battle originated from the ongoing war between the Scots and the English following Robert Bruce's victory over the English at Bannockburn in 1314. Using all the contemporary sources, this book details the events that led up to the clash on the borders, examines the opposing armies, their weaponry and their commanders - including the Douglases on the Scots side and the Percys on the English - and gives a full account of the battle and its aftermath. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.