Comic books in 'Unicorn', graded by CBCS

*PPFSZT! is an award-winning science fiction/illutration/article anthology. Cover by Troy Boyle and Troy Zuriel. Features - "Zacron 3412" By Simon Mackie. "Magnet Man" By Brien Wayne Powell. "A Step in a New Direction" from The Acrobat and The Simian by Jim Main, Steve Keeter, and Jack Bertram. "Supergal" By Steve Shipley. "Giant Gia" By Dan Burke. "The U.F.O. Checklist". "Flying Sharks" By George Leon. "Time Out" By Michael Vance and Dave Farley. "Horrible Monster Chart" By Jeff Mason. "The Interview" By Scott McClung. "A Lot of Jack!" By Jack Bertram. "Help! Mummy!" By Simon Mackie. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 52 pgs, B&W illustrations. Cover price $5.00.

1st printing. Written by Robb Pearlman. Art by Dave Urban. Society is feasting on zombie culture. This accessible, affordable, and Gorey-like (and gory) book takes a pop-culture bite out of everyone's favorite topic. More side splitting than an evisceration, 101 Ways to Kill a Zombie will keep readers laughing throughout the upcoming apocalypse. A lighthearted and meta take on the genre, each zombie death is rooted in traditional zombie lore, new zombie tropes, and executed through humor and fun. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

High Seas. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Elena Barbarich. Written by Ryan North. Art by Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb. Algebraic! Don't miss Finn, Jake, and all of their friends on their biggest adventure yet! Trapped by the dreaded Lich, the guys gotta stop all of Ooo from being sucked away forever - and rescue a bunch of wayward Princesses. Luckily, no one does adventure - and looks cooler doing it - than Finn and Jake! The Cartoon Network sensation's brand new comic is the hot new series you can't afford to miss! Cover price $3.99.

Written by Ryan North. Art by Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb. Cover by Stu Livingston. Finn has made it to Magic Man at last! It's time for this adventure to end and for Finn to finally get his memory back. It might seem like an easy end, but it looks like there is still one more trick up Magic Man's sleeve. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Christopher Hastings and Michelle Nunnelly. Art by Zachary Sterling and Michelle Nunnelly. Cover by Ale Giorini. It's the first Adventure Time starring its new creative team! With indie all-star Chris Hastings writing and the amazingly talented Zachary Sterling on art, these mathematical adventures are only going to get more algebraic! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Newbury Comics Limited Edition Exclusive Cover by Maris Wicks. Written by Yuko Ono and Ananth Panagariya. Art by Ian McGinty. A SUGARY WHODONEIT IN THE LAND OF ADVENTURE TIME! Something rotten is afoot in the land of Ooo, and someone's gotta sniff out what it is! When Finn and Jake are suddenly kidnapped, Princess Bubblegum deputizes two of her most trusted citizens...Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun?! The crime movie homages come hard and fast in the Candy Kingdom that never sleeps. Cover price $3.99.

Awesome Con Exclusive Limited to 500 Variant Virgin Cover by Penelope Gaylord and Kassandra Heller. (W/A) Natasha Allegri FAN-FAVORITE ADVENTURE TIME SENSATIONS FIONNA AND CAKE ARRIVE TO THE HIT ADVENTURE TIME COMIC! Join Cake the Cat and Fionna the Human in this totally algebraic new adventure, written and drawn by FIONNA AND CAKE creator and ADVENTURE TIME storyboard artist Natasha Allegri! When Fionna rescues a feral flame boy from a pack of wild fire lions, it starts her on a quest she'll never forget... Don't miss out on this sure-to-be INSANELY popular new ADVENTURE TIME mini-series!

Cover art by George O. Muhlfield. Alice Through the Magic Looking Glass, script by Lewis Carroll (original), Fred Bordes (adaptation), and Serge S. Sabarsky (adaptation), art by George O. Muhlfield; Alice goes into a mirror and has adventures; Fairly faithful adaptation of the second Alice book. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Arak sees a vision of Valda the Iron Maiden and the story switches to an adventure with Valda in "Once Upon a Unicorn." Script by Roy and Dann Thomas and art by Ernie Colon. Issue also has an Arak pinup by Ernie Colon. Cover price $0.75.

With Atlantis reclaimed, Arion and Chian embark on a new quest in "The Emerald Ice Palace." Script by Doug Moench and art by Jan Duursema and Tom Mandrake. Issue also has a full page advertisement for the Sgt. Rock action figure and toy line from Remco. Cover price $0.60.

Elseworlds. In a 2-part Prestige miniseries, the survival of Camelot depends on its darkest knight: Batman! Orphaned by the policies of King Arthur, trained by the sorceries of Merlin, Bruce Wayne has grown to adulthood loving England as fiercely as he hates its monarch. How will this conflict be resolved amidst the knights' war with Morgan Le Fay and her twisted son, Modred? Written by Bob Layton. Art by Dick Giordano and Bob Layton. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Written by Eric Palicki. Art by Wendell Cavalcanti. Cover by Shannon Wheeler. Continuing the moody, stylish saga of Janie 'Strummer' Mercado, werewolf detective! When Strummer receives a mysterious package, the trail leads back to her nemesis, Rainsford Black-but if Black sent the package, why is he hiring her to find out who did? All AHOY titles feature bonus prose stories and illustrations. Featuring cover A by Liana Kangas and incentive cover B by Shannon Wheeler. 28 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Written by Eric Palicki. Art by Wendell Cavalcanti. Cover by Liana Kangas. After a devastating attack on a loved one, Strummer-L.A.'s only werewolf detective-must bury a body, face a tough talk with an old enemy, and find out who the intended victim really was. All AHOY titles feature bonus prose stories and illustrations. 28 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Written by Eric Palicki. Art by Wendell Cavalcanti. Cover by Liana Kangas. Everybody's making bad decisions! After Carly accidentally shoots her husband, werewolf detective Strummer faces a grilling from L.A.'s finest. Meanwhile, in her quest to help Strummer, Claire makes some bad choices that could turn her entire life upside down. Don't miss the penultimate issue! Featuring bonus stories and illustrations, including a new chapter of AHOY'S fifth anniversary prose-story serial. 28 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Written by Eric Palicki. Art by Wendell Cavalcanti. Cover by Liana Kangas. The final issue of the only werewolf P.I. book you need! Will Claire embrace her inner demon, or will Strummer get to her in time? Can Beatrice give Strummer the answers she's looking for? And will Carly ever get her Get Out of Jail Free card? Plus, AHOY extra features, including a new chapter of the 5th anniversary prose serial. 28 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Dalibor Talajic. Cover by Salva Espin. Remember the time Deadpool went a little TOO crazy and killed the entire Marvel Universe? Well, this isn't that. This is a DIFFERENT time. Writer Cullen Bunn and artist Dalibor Talajic (A.K.A. the creators behind DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE) have reunited for ANOTHER tale of Deadpool taking out all of your faves in the most horrific ways possible! It's gonna hurt him more than it hurts you…and you're gonna love it! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Written by Derek Fridolfs. Art by Ryan Jampole. Cover by Troy Little. Dexter has located his missing sister in an alternate DEEmension...in her own mind! A world of pink clouds, unicorns, and fantasy, but more importantly…a world without science! Unable to use his inventions in this imaginary land, can Dexter find a way to convince his sister to return home and make things right again? Or will she keep her brother prisoner from ever returning back to his lab? The reign of Princess Dee Dee has begun! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Featuring the adventures of Rex Baxter, Lank the Yank, Nitro, Scotty MacDonald, Super Sub, Drummy Young, and Johnny Canuck. 20 pgs. B&W.

Cover art by Daan Jippes. "Trail of the Unicorn," script and art by Carl Barks; Donald and the nephews are sent to the Himalayas to capture a unicorn for Uncle Scrooge's private zoo; Gladstone stows away on their plane, and thanks to his luck, gets all the credit--and the reward--for finding the unicorn. "Best Seat in the House," art by Victor Arrigada Rios (as Vicar). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

Vol.4 #11 - May 1980. 'The Pit of the Oracle' Module, Campaigning in the City, Neutral Dragons (stats) Cover price $3.00.

Vol. 10 #12 June 1986 Cover price $3.50.

Variant Cover Cover price $2.95.

1st printing.

Written by Dennis R. Shealy. Art and Cover by Nate Lovett.

The classic Dungeons & Dragons television show from the 1980s returns in a Little Golden Book!

Journey into the magical and exciting realm of Dungeons & Dragons! This Little Golden Book introduces young readers to the characters and world of the classic 80s television show Dungeons & Dragons, and tells the story of how they get trapped in a land full of magic, dragons, and more. Children ages 2 to 5 who are interested in Dungeons & Dragons will love this Little Golden Book, and so will adult collectors who grew up watching the original show.

Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $5.99.

Contains comic strip reprints and a text story. In order of appearance: "Yipee" by Clark Haas; "Barney Carr, Space Detective"; "Ben Friday" by Lawrence Lariar and John Spranger; "Steve Roper and Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Dickie Dare" by Mabel Burwick (as Odin); "Bobby Sox" by Martha B. Links; "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller; and "Scorchy Smith" by Rodlow Willard. "Payment On Time" text story by George Roussos (as George Bell). 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Rod Espinoza. Art by Rod Espinosa. Cover by Brian Denham. 'The Adventurers' (Rod Espinosa), 'Diebold' (John Holland, Brian Clifton) 'The Adventurers' (Rod Espinosa): Despite Deren's angry disapproval, Clari decides to help Mecomi and rescue two children from lowlands slavers. Intending to catch up the Warriors of Dawn, Clari, Jolfe and Ariarra make their way to Bridgetown, but their mission is derailed again when Clari and Ariarra come to the rescue of a cruelly maltreated child, who leads them to a strange circus featuring monsters! 'Diebold' (John Holland, Brian Clifton): As the quest to find the body of Ed the Talking Head continues, we hear multiple reasons for why Ed lost his body in the first place. What's the real reason he's a talking head now? 32, pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Rod Espinoza. Art by Rod Espinosa. Cover by Brian Denham. 'The Adventurers' (Rod Espinosa): Having survived their first encounter with the mountain torbulds, Clari and her friends finally reach Bridge Town and find it in a state of war. Remembering her promise to her friend Mecomi, Clari prepares to escort the orphans back to the safety of the mountain village. They ride with a massive caravan of 20,000 sponsored by Lord Justinius Biverius, who is to take up a cushy post guarding Good River, Clari's hometown. Little do they know, the caravan is about to run into terrible danger! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written and Art by Rod Espinosa. Cover by Brian Denham. BUBBLY AS BARBIE, NOBLE AS SHE-RA, VIOLENT AS ANY ANIME WARRIOR PRINCESS! Clariette and her friends Jolfe the Wizard and Ariarra the Healer are tossed directly into a full-scale battle when thousands of orcs, beasts and ogres attack the gigantic convoy of the noble Lord Justinius as they prepare to take up their post guarding Clariette's home town of Good River! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Rod Espinoza. Art by Rod Espinosa. Cover by Brian Denham. BEAUTY AND BEAST BAND TOGETHER! A FIGHT TO SURVIVE AND SAVE THE ORPHANS! Lord Justinius's caravan is falling apart under a verbolg army assault. Clari' survives with the help of the bestial Asogog, whom she recently rescued from being a circus slave, but can they navigate the chaos in time to save their friends, the orphans, and the nursemaids? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Rod Espinoza. Art by Rod Espinosa. Cover by Brian Denham. SEASON FINALE! CLASSIC CASTLE-CRAWLING CAMPAIGN! FANTASY HEROES FACING ALL-TOO-REAL DANGER! Clariette and her fellow adventurers find an old castle with a rumored treasure, where they encounter a monster protecting it. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Cover by Di Amorim. Written by Joe Brusha. Artist Brent Feeples. A mythical creature of intense power finds itself needed by both the forces of good and evil. When the last unicorn appears in central park both Sela and Belinda are enlisted to find the magical creature for very different reasons. Sela seeks to protect the creature and guide it back home while Belinda needs it for her own evil plot. But unknown to both women a third party with malevolent plans for the creature is set to enter the game. Sela find herself in a race against time to bring the last unicorn back to its own realm before her rivals can accomplish their goals. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Mike DeBalfo. Written by Joe Brusha. Artist Brent Feeples. A mythical creature of intense power finds itself needed by both the forces of good and evil. When the last unicorn appears in central park both Sela and Belinda are enlisted to find the magical creature for very different reasons. Sela seeks to protect the creature and guide it back home while Belinda needs it for her own evil plot. But unknown to both women a third party with malevolent plans for the creature is set to enter the game. Sela find herself in a race against time to bring the last unicorn back to its own realm before her rivals can accomplish their goals. Cover price $2.99.

Gatefold Variant Cover by Eric Basaldua. (W) Joe Brusha (A) TBD Grimm Fairy Tales turns 50! The smash hit independent comic reaches the incredible milestone this month. In this special double sized issue Sela and the forces of good prepare for battle with the Darkhorde while Belinda and Baba Yaga carry out their own sinister plans. The outcome of both events spins the Grimm Fairy Tales universe in a new and unexpected direction that will leave you on the edge of your seat. You can't afford to miss this landmark issue in one of the most popular independent comics to ever hit stands. Cover price $4.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Terry Dodson (W) Keith Giffen (A) Pop Mhan First exciting issue of the new, ongoing adventures of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! While the Masters of the Universe mourn the loss of a fallen friend, Hordak infiltrates Eternia! Featuring the return of She-Ra! Now known as Despara, the most lethal weapon in Hordak's army, she returns to Eternia as He-Man's newest enemy! Cover price $2.99.

The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Greg Hildebrandt. Richard Corben Flights Into Fantasy ad. Wally Wood, 1927- 1981 article. Shakespeare For Americans, script and Walter Simonson and Howard Chaykin, art by Walter Simonson. Mercenary, The, script and art by Vicente Segrelles. Hail Darkness! (Further Adventures Of John Difool, The)--The Incal Light, script by Alexandro Jodorowsky, art by Jean Giraud [as Moebius]. Hycrotan's Story--Tales Of The Galactic Inn, script and art by Jose Maria Bea Font. The Book Of Moebius ad. Muvovum featuring Den II, script and art by Richard Corben. Urchin! starring Gideon Faust: Warlock At Large, script by Len Wein, art by Howard Chaykin. Unmarried Machine, An, script and art by Jean-Michel Nicollet. At The Middle Of Cymbiola, script by Claude Renard, art by Francois Schuiten. In The Beginning, script by Richard Man, art by Mark Fisher. Alonso Smith Within The Fantasy Bureau Of The Subconscious gallery. The Appointment, script and art by Marc Hempel. Zora, script and art by Fernando Fernandez. Im Age, script and art by Jeffrey Jones (one page). Rock Opera, script and art by Rod Kierkegaard. Cadillax illustration by Bernie Wrightson. Feb, 1982, issue 59. 100 pgs. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Learning to draw fantasy creatures is fun - and easy! This step-by-step guide can show you how to draw a unicorn, dragon, elf, mermaid, goblin, wizard, and much more. So grab a pencil and get ready - learning to draw has never been this much fun! Softcover, 8 1/2 x 11-in, Black and white interior. Cover price $2.95.

Written and illustrated by R.L. Crabb. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $1.50.

(W) Josh Blaylock (P) Tim Seeley (I) Cory Hamscher (Cover) Tim Seeley and Cory Hamscher FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of 2nd THE CONCEPT: Alex Crane has spent much of his life dodging responsiblity. But when a big mistake curses him with the power of the Mantikore, Alex has the weight of two worlds on his shoulders. Alex is sent to a strikingly familiar fantasy world of elves, dwaves and vampires, but one key element is gone. Magic. A stranger in a strange land, and a strange powerful body, Alex must escape from those that would exploit his dark powers. THIS ISSUE: Alexander Crane is still reeling from his journey to the strange world of Abaddon, but the locals don't seem to be too sympathetic. Before long, he finds himself caught between a gang of vampire bikers, a small blue fairy with a real attitude problem, and a group of soldiers just like the ones who tracked him down on Earth. It doesn't take long for the local Dwarven Police Department to arrive to break up the squabble. Meanwhile, on Earth, we learn more about the bizarre team of rag tag magicians trying to stop the ARCHEAN from capturing Alex. If they're going to do so, one of their most powerful allies will have to go to Abaddon to stop him! Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Renae de Liz. Whimsical. Lyrical. Poignant. Adapted for the first time from the acclaimed and beloved novel by Peter S. Beagle, The Last Unicorn is a tale for any age about the wonders of magic, the power of love, and the tragedy of loss. The unicorn, alone in her enchanted wood, discovers that she may be the last of her kind. Reluctant at first, she sets out on a journey to find her fellow unicorns, even if it means facing the terrifying anger of the Red Bull and malignant evil of the king who wields his power. Adapted by Peter B. Gillis and lushly illustrated by Renae De Liz and Ray Dillon. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Frank Stockton. Whimsical. Lyrical. Poignant. Adapted for the first time from the acclaimed and beloved novel by Peter S. Beagle, The Last Unicorn is a tale for any age about the wonders of magic, the power of love, and the tragedy of loss. The unicorn, alone in her enchanted wood, discovers that she may be the last of her kind. Reluctant at first, she sets out on a journey to find her fellow unicorns, even if it means facing the terrifying anger of the Red Bull and malignant evil of the king who wields his power. Adapted by Peter B. Gillis and lushly illustrated by Renae De Liz and Ray Dillon. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Renae De Liz. (W) Peter S. Beagle, Peter B. Gillis (A) Renae De Liz. Imprisoned in Mommy Fortuna's Midnight Carnival, the unicorn meets a strangely inept magician named Schmendrick, and a cast of strange beasts that may be more or less than they appear. The adaptation of Peter S. Beagle's beloved novel continues here! Cover price $3.99.

Variant Cover by Frank Stockton. (W) Peter S. Beagle, Peter B. Gillis (A) Renae De Liz. Imprisoned in Mommy Fortuna's Midnight Carnival, the unicorn meets a strangely inept magician named Schmendrick, and a cast of strange beasts that may be more or less than they appear. The adaptation of Peter S. Beagle's beloved novel continues here! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Frank Stockton. (W) Peter S. Beagle, Peter B. Gillis (A) Renae De Liz. Imprisoned in Mommy Fortuna's Midnight Carnival, the unicorn meets a strangely inept magician named Schmendrick, and a cast of strange beasts that may be more or less than they appear. The adaptation of Peter S. Beagle's beloved novel continues here! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Renae De Liz. The unicorn and her newfound friend Schmendrick, the slightly hapless magician, continue their journey towards King Haggard's castle and the increasing threat of the seemingly omnipotent Red Bull. On the way they encounter a forest thief chieftain, his world weary wife, Molly, and the ghosts of a most mythic band of heroes. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Frank Stockton. The unicorn and her newfound friend Schmendrick, the slightly hapless magician, continue their journey towards King Haggard's castle and the increasing threat of the seemingly omnipotent Red Bull. On the way they encounter a forest thief chieftain, his world weary wife, Molly, and the ghosts of a most mythic band of heroes. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Virgin Cover by Frnak Stockton. The unicorn and her newfound friend Schmendrick, the slightly hapless magician, continue their journey towards King Haggard's castle and the increasing threat of the seemingly omnipotent Red Bull. On the way they encounter a forest thief chieftain, his world weary wife, Molly, and the ghosts of a most mythic band of heroes. Cover price $3.99.

Cover B by Frank Stockton. (W) Peter S. Beagle, Peter Gillis (A) Renae DeLiz, Ray Dillon As the threat of the terrifying and mysterious Red Bull looms, so does the dark and foreboding castle of King Haggard, the keeper of the bull. The Unicorn, the magical Schmendrick, and Molly forge ahead until they are forced to defend the unicorn from certain death. But Schmendrick's solution may make her wish she hadn't survived at any cost! Cover price $3.99.

Regular Cover by Renae De Liz. Peter S. Beagle, Peter Gillis (w) o Renae De Liz (a) o De Liz, Frank Stockton (c) The final chapter in the quest for the lost unicorns brings our friends heartache, a death, and the bittersweet power of love. The unicorn finally faces the terrible power of the Red Bull, and must choose between saving her kind, and rescuing the young man who loves her. Cover price $3.99.