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October 1992. The Monthly SF and Fantasy Newsmagazine. Book and publishing news and reviews. Jennifer Roberson interview, World Fantasy Award nominations, Hugo Awards, and more. Don Maitz cover painting. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 36 pages on white paper. Cover price $2.75.

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SECOND PRINTING Cover A by Mark Stafford. (W) Rich Johnston (A) Michael Netzer (CA) Mark Stafford Norse (and comic book) legend says Thor is the son of Odin. But, what if he was really the spawn of alien overlords, who harness volcanoes for ammunition for their intergalactic war, and inspire a sci-fi writer to create a church? What if that church was created to deal with the fallout of that war, and recruits movie stars to aid their cause? Another piece of The Avengefuls parody saga, Bleeding Cool's Rich Johnston welcomes us to a religion whose God is stuck in an Australian soap opera. Cover price $3.99.

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Bloody Mary. Story by R.A. Jones. Art and cover by Thomas Derenick. Publisher CFD presents the seventh series featuring the notorious sword-swinging female superhero. Scimidar hunts a cop-killing female serial killer, Bloody Mary, who also uses two blades in her crimes. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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By Marz, Cheung, and Hillsman II. As prince of an ancient dynasty, the path of Ethan's life on this world of high technology and medieval splendor seemed pre-ordained. But he never expected to be branded with a strange sigil that brings unexpected power. When a ritual combat ends in disaster, Ethan is caught between two great kingdoms poised on the brink of war. With Jim Cheung (X-Force) doing the best work of his career and Ron Marz (Green Lantern) tackling another hero-in-the-making, Scion delivers first-rate fantasy adventure! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Marz, Cheung, and Hillsman II. Having been freed from his imprisonment by the beautiful and mysterious Ashleigh, Ethan is a wanted man on the run from a posse out for blood. When Ashleigh reveals her true purpose to Ethan, he's forced to choose between the noble cause for which she fights and his loyalty to his family. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Marz, Cheung, and Hillsman II. Desperately trying to make their way home, Ethan and his sidekick Skink are on the run in Eastern lands, barely managing to stay one step ahead of Bron's search parties. When their trail is picked up by a brutal bounty hunter from the Lesser Races, even the power of Ethan's sigil might not be enough to save him. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By R. Marz, J. Cheung, D. Hillsman, and C. Rodriguez. Bron takes center stage in an issue built around the Eastern prince's dogged pursuit of a Lesser Races slave who has escaped from the Raven Keep. Bron's crusade brings him face to face with Ashleigh, the mysterious benefactor of the Underground, and their clash reveals stunning secrets about both of them. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Marz, Cheung, Hillsman, and Rodriguez. Ethan receives a less-than-hospitable welcome at the Underground's hidden sanctuary as he falls under suspicion for his royal heritage. Ethan's stay is short-lived, and he continues his journey northward, toward an encounter beyond his wildest imagining. The young prince is confronted by the spirit of his dead brother Artor, who imparts to Ethan secrets concerning not only his destiny, but the very nature of the sigil he bears. Plus, part one of a back-up story starring Exeter the Bounty Hunter, written by Ron Marz and drawn by Andrea DiVito! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Marz, Di Vito, and Hunter. A more powerful Bron makes his bid for the Raven throne. The only thing standing in his way ? his own father! Meanwhile, still intent on taking his revenge against Bron, Ethan clandestinely makes his way into the Eastern capital and attempts to steal into the very heart of the Raven Keep. But instead of finding his enemy, Ethan discovers an unexpected captive. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Ron Marz, Jim Cheung, Don Hillsman, and Justin Ponsor. Ethan finally confronts the man against whom he's sworn a death oath ? Prince Bron, murderer of Ethan's brother. With Bron's sister Ashleigh bearing witness, the ensuing battle is fought in the very seat of Raven power and ends with a shocking climax that must be seen! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Marz, J. Cheung, and Hillsman. While Bron seethes over their escape, Ethan and Ashleigh head north toward the Underground's Sanctuary. The tension between the two - romantic and otherwise - is interrupted by a confrontation with Lesser Race outlaws so savage they escaped from the genetic labs before ever being put to use as Raven shock troops. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Marz, Cheung, Hillsman, and Ponsor. Ethan joins Ashleigh and Exeter as they invade a hidden Raven genetics complex where unspeakable horrors are birthed at the hands of a deranged scientist. But will the dark secrets held by the laboratory tear the three apart? FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Marz, Cheung, Hillsman, and Ponsor. When Ethan and Ashleigh come upon a pitched battle between the Heron and Raven armies their divided loyalties threaten to tear apart their new friendship ... that is, if Ashleigh survives an attack by Ethan's brother Kai! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Marz, Moline, and Dell. A vengeful Prince Bron leads the Raven armies to victory in a pivotal battle, forcing the Herons into a desperate position. Meanwhile, Ethan and Ashleigh return to the surface from the underwater city of Haven. Having exhausted all his options to create a new sanctuary for the Underground, Ethan makes a decision that shocks even Ashleigh, and could forever change the world of Avalon. FC, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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By Marz, Cheung, Hillsman, and Ponsor. The epic war between the Ravens and Herons has been decided, but there's still one battle to be fought: Ethan vs. Bron! The two foes finally meet once again at the site of their first combat, the sands of the Tournament Arena. But this time the battle is to the death, and only one will walk away! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Marz, Fern, and Paris. Ethan and Ashleigh return to the Sanctuary Isle to find it the target of an attack by freebooters who see the island as easy prey now that the Raven and Heron Kingdoms no longer protect it. Will the dream of a free land for the Lesser Races end in blood and flames? FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Ron Marz, art by Jim Fern & Don Hillsman II, colors by Jason Keith In a world whose medieval culture hides its high-tech roots, a young prince fights to liberate his world. He is Ethan, scion of the Heron Dynasty, bearer of a mark that grants him unmatched power and a chance to make things right. Together with his intrepid allies, Ethan battles to free the genetically engineered "Lesser Races" and erase the scourge of slavery from his world. Imprisoned in Tigris, Ethan and Ashleigh are forced to undertake a desperate escape attempt. But even if they're successful, can they possibly return home in time to warn their kingdoms of what Tigris intends? Meanwhile, a peace summit between Bron and King Dane ends with a shocking turn! 32 pages full color, on sale February 19 ... $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Ron Marz, art by Jim Fern & Jay Leisten, colors by Laura Villari Unaware Bron is alive, Ethan rushes back to Sanctuary Isle carrying word of the impending invasion by Tigris. However, news of an even more shocking nature awaits him as the results of the peace conference between Dane and Bron send ripples through both the Heron and Raven royal families. On sale March 19. FC, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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By Ron Marz and Scott Ciencin, Jim Fern, Don Hillsman II, and Jason Keith. Ethan Unbound! Ethan and Bron face each other for the third and perhaps final time, and the stakes have never been higher as the life of Ethan's sister, Ylena, hangs in the balance. The final fate of Bron will leave you reeling! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Ron Marz (w), Jim Cheung (p), TBD Jason Keith (c). A special stand-alone, all double-page spread issue! Told in the tradition of Hal Foster's legendary Prince Valiant Sunday pages, this issue's amazingly detailed double-page spreads will bring to breathtaking life the story of Prince Ethan and the techno-medieval world of Avalon! If you've ever wanted to check out SCION - or if you're just a lover of great art - this is the issue for you! "SCION mixes the feel of Arthurian fantasy with the technological sizzle of Star Wars." - The Daily Oklahoman 32 pgs, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Ian Edginton (w), Luke Ross (p), John Dell (i), Jason Keith (c). A member of Ethan's family dies.but whom? As the mighty kingdoms are pounded under the onslaught of the Tigris war machine, which Heron makes the ultimate sacrifice? FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Ian Edginton (w), Sal Velluto (p), TBD (i), TBD (c). Tigris triumphant! Trapped on Tournament Island, can Ethan, Ashleigh and Exeter evade the rampaging robotic troops? Featuring guest-art by Sal Velluto (Black Panther, JSA)! 32 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Keith Giffen and J. M. DeMatteis. Art by Chris Batista, Rob Hunter and Howard Porter. Cover by Howard Porter. Jinkies! Velma is gone! Can the gang put their feelings about her aside long enough to rescue her from the apocalyptic wasteland that she helped create? They better do so quickly, because a powerful puppy is right on their tail! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. # on cover: 90252-402. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Bill Williams. Stories and art by Mike Zeck, Joe Gill, Bill Williams, and Mike Pellowski. The first comic-book version of the classic Hanna-Barbara cartoon about a cowardly but charming canine and his mystery-solving pals. The gang encounters statues of Civil War generals come to life, at the site of a battle where both sides claimed victory. While treasure-hunting on Goat Island, Scooby and the gang encounter modern-day pirates and the ghosts of some original ones. Plus a text story with spot illustrations by future Marvel legend Mike Zeck. Mummys Missing; Who Won at Deer Run?; The Sorcerer and the Magic Sword; The Ghost of Goat Island. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND DAN ABNETT; ART BY JOE STATON, MIKE DECARLO, ANTHONY WILLIAMS, AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY STATON AND DAVE HUNT In stores January 9. NIGHTWING writer Chuck Dixon takes on a whole different kind of detective yarn! In "Case of the Cinema Spirit," Scooby and the gang track down a reclusive film star, and discover a spooky switcheroo! Plus, a ghostly gondolier haunts the canals of Venice! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Alex Simmons and John Rozum. Art by Leo Batic, Karen Matchette, Horacio Ottolini and Stephen DeStefano. Cover by Joe Staton and Dave Hunt. Two creepy castles for the price of one issue! First, Shaggy poses as a prince to investigate a royal haunting in "Prisoner of the Ghost in the Iron Mask" by Alex Simmons, Leo Batic and Horacio Ottolini. Then, a beautiful ghost stalks a castle-turned-hotel in "The Ghostly Guest" by John Rozum, Karen Matchette and Stephen DeStefano. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH AND FRANK STORM; ART BY JOE STATON, SCOTT MCRAE, KAREN MATCHETTE AND SCOTT MCRAE; COVER BY STATON In stores May 12. A ghost-loving town is haunted by its own founder -- a vengeful pirate! Plus, Scooby and Shaggy get into a scrape involving spies and a secret sauce at a creepy burger joint! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Written by John Rozum, Ivan Velez and Sholly Fisch Art by Robert Pope, Dave Hunt, Joe Staton and Scott McRae Cover by Joe Staton Can the gang subdue a spirit who's also a legend of Hong Kong cinema? Plus, mini-mysteries where you have the chance to save the day with Mystery Inc.! On sale Dec 8 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.25.

Written by Scott Cunningham, Vito Delsante, and Darryl Taylor Kravitz Art by Scott Jeralds and Scott Neely Cover by Robert Pope & Scott McRae Lance Pureheart, 'Monster Hunter,' has come to save a small town from their monster problem! It's up to Mystery, Inc. to find out who the monster really is! Then the team heads to the big city where they investigate a high-rise's haunted Thirteenth Floor - and you won't believe what they find! Cover price $2.25.

Written by Robbie Busch, Vito Delsante and Frank Strom Art by Robert Pope, Scott McRae, Karen Machette and Tim Levins Cover by Robert Pope and Scott McRae It's that time again! Halloween is upon us and Scooby and the gang have their hands full of ghouls and ghosts and...a lovely night at the opera? Cover price $2.25.

Written by Sholly Fisch and Dan Abnett. Art by Dave Alvarez, Anthony Williams and Jeff Albrecht. Cover by Dave Alvarez. At a local Renaissance Faire, people come from far and wide to pretend they're in ancient times -- and they flee far and wide when the ghosts of Renaissance-era knights appear to terrorize the faire! Can Scooby and the gang uncover the truth behind the ghosts? And can they survive their duels and jousts that it'll take to unmask the regal wraiths? Find out in "Knight Mare" by Sholly Fisch and Dave Alvarez. Plus: Mystery Inc. tours everyone's favorite haunts of London in "Ghost Tour" by Dan Abnett, Anthony Williams and Jeff Albrecht, reprinted from Scooby-Doo (1997 DC) #40. 28 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $2.99.

by SCOTT ALLIE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and WILL CONRAD; cover by CLIFF RICHARDS Prepare yourself for high adventure on the desert sands with The Scorpion King! It's finally here! The eagerly anticipated prequel to the blockbuster hit film The Mummy Returns is coming soon to theaters and comic-shops everywhere! The Scorpion King, a film guaranteed to be one of the hottest movies of the year, now hits comic book stores with an epic of monumental proportions. This is NOT an adaptation of the film, but the first in a two-issue series that follows the exploits of Mathayus, a young warrior destined to rule one of the mightiest empires on Earth. Destiny will call him the Scorpion King. To save his kingdom from an evil tyrant, Mathayus must recover a mystical book from the cave of an unspeakably horrific monster. This book holds the power to prophesize the future, and with it the power to rule the world! Scott Allie, creator and writer of Witch's Son, and penciller Cliff Richards (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) take you to a savage desert land of myth and monsters for action, drama, and mystical adventure! Cover price $2.99.

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Art Cover - Written by Scott Allie. Art by Cliff Richards and Will Conrad. Cover by Cliff Richards. Before he became the monstrous human-scorpion hybrid seen in last year's hit The Mummy 2, Mathyus (played by WWF superstar The Rock) was a hero of the Akkadian people, a tribe of warriors in pre-Egyptian times. This issue reveals how his people were wiped out -- at the hands of the evil Memnon. The same month that the new blockbuster, The Scorpion King, hits theaters, Dark Horse concludes the official prequel. Before you see the movie, read this comic and learn the backstory of the hero -- and the secrets of the movie's villain Memnon. Cliff Richards, the favored artist on the Buffy line brings his experience with action-packed Hollywood spinoffs to Dark Horse's newest license. 32 pages, FC.   Cover price $2.99.

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by SCOTT ALLIE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and WILL CONRAD; cover by CLIFF RICHARDS Prepare yourself for high adventure on the desert sands with The Scorpion King! It's finally here! The eagerly anticipated prequel to the blockbuster hit film The Mummy Returns is coming soon to theaters and comic-shops everywhere! The Scorpion King, a film guaranteed to be one of the hottest movies of the year, now hits comic book stores with an epic of monumental proportions. This is NOT an adaptation of the film, but the first in a two-issue series that follows the exploits of Mathayus, a young warrior destined to rule one of the mightiest empires on Earth. Destiny will call him the Scorpion King. To save his kingdom from an evil tyrant, Mathayus must recover a mystical book from the cave of an unspeakably horrific monster. This book holds the power to prophesize the future, and with it the power to rule the world! Scott Allie, creator and writer of Witch's Son, and penciller Cliff Richards (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) take you to a savage desert land of myth and monsters for action, drama, and mystical adventure! Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by ALEKSA GAJI. Written by VALRIE MANGIN Penciled by ALEKSA GAJI Adaptation by PAUL BENJAMIN. After a thousand years of peace, the Orbis - the Roman Galactic Empire that thought itself almighty - trembles down to its foundations. The Huns, savage warriors that came out of nowhere, are trying to conquer it. King Attila has already pillaged and burned dozens of planets without any legion being able to stop him or even slow him down. And unfortunately for Rome - Kerka, the Hun's goddess of chaos herself - is back. But the Gods have a taste for tragedy: Kerka has been reincarnated in the body of Flavia Aetia, a young Roman girl. Is Flavia truly this macabre divinity? Is she the by-product of a terrifying plot? Or is she only the victim of a terrible destiny? A free adaptation of Hun king Attila and the Roman general Flavius Aetius's confrontation, SCOURGE OF THE GODS replays the eternal struggle between order and chaos on the galactic level. Halfway between sci-fi and heroic fantasy, the huge epic fresco proclaims antique grandeur as well as the barbarism that lies in our future. 56 PGS./Mature ...$5.99 The Soleil comics may only be sold in English North America: United States, Canada, Mexico and their territories and possessions. Cover price $5.99.

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Cover by ALEKSA GAJIC. Written by VALRIE MANGIN Penciled by ALEKSA GAJC Adaptation by PAUL BENJAMIN Can even the Gods themselves control their destiny when everything seems to prove that their lives are a tragedy written thousands of years ago, that is now replaying itself on a cosmic level? The Hun king Atilla finally got what he wanted: the secret stellar coordinates of Rome, the capital planet of the Orbis. He will finally be able to become not only master of the Roman Empire, but the entire known universe. Finally, he will be a God. There is but one obstacle standing between him and eternal glory: the patrician Aetius, who is secretly Atilla's lost lover Flavia Aetia, the immortal incarnation of the goddess of chaos, in disguise. Their confrontation will be merciless... 56 PGS./Mature ...$5.99 Cover price $5.99.

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Exclusive U.S. Variant by ALEKSA GAJIC. Written by VALRIE MANGIN Penciled by ALEKSA GAJC Adaptation by PAUL BENJAMIN Can even the Gods themselves control their destiny when everything seems to prove that their lives are a tragedy written thousands of years ago, that is now replaying itself on a cosmic level? The Hun king Atilla finally got what he wanted: the secret stellar coordinates of Rome, the capital planet of the Orbis. He will finally be able to become not only master of the Roman Empire, but the entire known universe. Finally, he will be a God. There is but one obstacle standing between him and eternal glory: the patrician Aetius, who is secretly Atilla's lost lover Flavia Aetia, the immortal incarnation of the goddess of chaos, in disguise. Their confrontation will be merciless... 56 PGS./Mature ...$5.99 Cover price $5.99.

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It's Beau La Duke going alone against everyone as he attempts on his own to halt the flow of supplies to Redwire's insurgent troops in "Border Lord." Script by Timothy Truman & Beau Smith and art by Timothy Truman & Todd Fox. Cover price $1.95.

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While trying to rescue his sons, Scout confronts Redwire right in the middle of Redwire's stronghold in "Sweet Revenge." Script by Timothy Truman and art by Timothy Truman & Ricardo Villagran. Issue also has "On the Prod" with script by Beau Smith and art by Todd Fox & Ricardo Villagran. Cover price $1.95.

Magazine of horror stories by various authors & artists. B&W, 40 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $5.95.

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PETER DAVID (W), BART SEARS (P), RANDY ELLIOTT (I), and MICHELLE MADSEN (C) On sale 23 The horrifying creature manifested by Danny's terror and desperation might've successfully scared the bejeezus out of the bank robbers holding him hostage, but it also panicked the police and Danny's fellow hostages. Now eyewitness and ace reporter Sian Ferguson is in hot pursuit, determined to get to the bottom of this phenomenal story . . . and hopefully net a Pulitzer in the process. If only Danny wasn't trying to keep a low profile and evade the nutters from Belle Foux . . . ! Don't miss this origin story, as told by top comics scribe Peter David! Cover price $2.99.

Written by S.A. Bennett. Art by David Plunkett. Cover by Paul Daly and Tom Smith. 32 Pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.