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WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY PAUL LEE; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores May 26. Paranormal investigators Adam and Julia Kadmon confront the army of Magellan, the creature who believes he is the chosen savior of the moster race. Without brute force on theri side, the Kadmons will need to summon every magic spell they've got -- and they'll need to remeber the saying "Know thine enemy..." MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (5 of 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY PAUL LEE; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores June 23. The miniseries reaches its thrilling conclusion. Paranormal investigator Julia Kadmon faces her worst fears in the form of the messianic monster Magellan, the creature who nearly killed her once and is determined to succeed this time. Their ferocious one-on-one battle will determine whether man or monster controls the town of Hope Falls ? but not before a few surprises are pulled out by the least likely players in this stunning finale. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

(W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Gary Frank (I) Jason Gorder(C ) Dan Kemp No one has ever succeeded in reclaiming his soul from the Men. That truth, which means the potential demise of David Grey, comes home when Laurel must encounter one of her previous failures. FC 32pp Cover price $2.50.

W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Gary Frank (I) Jason Gorder(C ) Dan Kemp David Grey, who's half way to his goal, to tackle the guy who stole his soul, stops off in Chicago and finds an embargo of what he needs to make him whole. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Jim Hoston. Introduction featuring Dr. Strange, script by David Quinn, art by Mark Tenney and Richard Rankin. Chapter One: To Seek the Shaman's Secret, script by David Quinn, art by Marie Severin; In this flashback story, Dr. Strange must save Clea from a vampire. Mark Gruenwald editorial. Chapter Two: Night of the Bloodpack, script by David Quinn, art by Gene Colan and Dave Simons; Dr. Strange gets some help this time when he battles Lord Verdelet. Chapter Three: A Love Supreme, script by David Quinn, art by Max Douglas; A little further in time, Dr. Strange this time needs Ghost Rider's help to defeat Lord Verdelet. 68 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Cover art by Lee Sullivan. A Kynd of Magick, script by Dan Abnett, art by Leonardo Manco, Tom Coker, Duncan Rouleau, Leonardo Manco, Larry Ross, and Mike Worley; Blue energy balls, tools of war, capture Scarlett Witch, Mordred the Mystic, and Doctor Strange are kidnapped by blue energy balls; while hunting down the murderers of occultists, Blade finds the prison where the trio is being held. 68 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Cover art by Wayne Howard. "The Class of '76" starring the Midnight Philosopher, script by Nicola Cuti, art by Wayne Howard; Framing sequence before and after stories in issue. "Tomb It May Concern," script by Nicola Cuti, art by Wayne Howard; A couple raids the secret tomb of Ku-Tot-Mon. "Never Is a Long Time," script by Nicola Cuti, art by Joe Staton; Nathan marries a heiress. "Grave Story," script by Nicola Cuti, art by Tom Sutton; The story of a grave waiting for the return of its rightful coffin. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Wayne Howard. Stories and art by Tom Sutton, Joe Staton, Nicola Cuti, and Wayne Howard. Charlton's horror anthology featured art by Wally Wood protege Wayne Howard and linking stories starring Arachne and her mentor, Professor Coffin. A sentient green blob helps a wizard and a king achieve their ends, in a story with art by horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Sludge is featured in a story by E-Man co-creators Nicola Cuti and Joe Staton, as all the stories in this issue fit the theme: "Ooze; Goo; Sludge; Muck." Prof. Coffin and Arachne find a hidden book in the library, and soon learn the secret of the Ooze. Ooze; Goo; Sludge; Muck. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover art by Wayne Howard. "The Library," script and art by Wayne Howard; Professor Coffin and Archne stumble into an ancient library; This is the framing sequence for the other stories in the issue. "Orion," script by Nicola Cuti, art by Don Newton; Orion hunts a 'weredeer.' Letter from comics writer Tony Isabella. "Jason," script by Nicola Cuti, art by Joe Staton; Jason and the Argonauts fight Argus of a Hundred Eyes. "The Oracle," script and art by Wayne Howard; Leah was to grow up to be the Oracle but love got in the way. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Wayne Howard. Stories and art by Don Newton, Joe Staton, Nicola Cuti, Britton Blume, and Wayne Howard. Charlton's horror anthology featured art by Wally Wood protege Wayne Howard and linking stories starring Arachne and her mentor, Professor Coffin. All the stories in this issue fit the theme of time travel. Harley Davenport III hires he-man Buck Gilford to guide him and his wife Millicent on a journey to the Neanderthal era, but Harley probably should have worked out his marital issues first. Frank Gable and Lincoln Jones learn a thing or two about time travel and themselves, in a story by E-Man creators Nicola Cuti and Joe Staton. Prof. Coffin and Arachne get stuck in the year 2975, where time-travel is a criminal offense. The Time Machine; Know Thyself; Love Thy Neighbor; Criminal Offense. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Wayne Howard. "The Heroes," script and art by Wayne Howard; Professor Coffing tries to talk a man out of jumping to his death. "Ambia!", script and art by Wayne Howard; Queen Ambia must protect her land from the evil ogre Zagga. "The Harbinger of Hate" text story. "Time Out!", script and art by Wayne Howard; Merl Scully has to stop an invading group of Time Travellers. "Oberyll," script and art by Wayne Howard; Oberyll is elected champion to rescue Leah from the Harpies. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Brian Stelfreeze Cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story On a space station containing inhabitants infected with a deadly virus, Midnighter fights to contain a potential world-wide plague - one that will start when the satellite re-enters the atmosphere and rains down on a major metropolitan city! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

A reprint of Mighty Atom (1949 M. E.) #6. When danger threatens the tiny pixies who live in the town of Pixerary, Pete Pixie changes into his secret identity, The Mighty Atom. Tom, Dick and Harry are abducted by bird Mr. Sparrow, who wants to enslave them; The Ant Gang targets the bridge the Pixies are building near their land. The Mighty Atom and the Pixies; Pixie Underground!; The Mysterious Machine!!; Ol' Smokey; Pixie Play-Land Pool; Shoot the Works; Pic-Puzzle Page. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MARK BAGLEY Cover by FRANK CHO Get ready to see an Avengers/Doctor Doom knock-down drag-out! And we promise an ending you've never seen in the history of Doom! All this and the Secret Invasion is upon us! Marvel Comics says sayonara to longtime penciler Mark Bagley with this bombastic storyline! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Written by Al Ewing. Art by Salvador Larroca. Cover by Greg Land. The Deathwalkers have won - and humanity is doomed! Can the Mighty Avengers pull it back from the brink? And if so... how? Year One of Mighty Avengers reaches its heart-stopping climax! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cover art by Paul Reinman. The Monster Master, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Mike Sekowsky (pp. 1-10) and Paul Reinman (pp. 11-15), inks by Paul Reinman; Steel Sterling battles a man capable of creating monsters. The Savage Hammerhead, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Reinman; The Black Hood and The Shield battle a giant named Hammerhead. The Origin of Fly Girl, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Reinman; The origin of Fly Girl as Metal Witch attacks. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Rich Buckler. Elimination Game, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Adrian Gonzales and Rich Buckler, inks by Adrian Gonzales, Rich Buckler, and Demian Parmeggiani (inking assist); After stopping an attempt to steal equipment, the Crusaders become the target of Death-Monger and Cyrene; The Druid then appears and offers to eliminate the Crusaders -- for a price. Power Unleashed-Chapter 2 starring the Original Shield, script by Martin L. Greim, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Tony deZuniga; The map Joe recovered proves to be 1/2 of a document leading to a meteor than can be utilized as a powerful energy source. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Cover pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Mike Esposito. The Man Who Hated the Crusaders (Chapter 1), script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Mike Esposito; Shield and Black Hood join froces to stop a drug deal; The tables are turned though when the hoods summon superpowered help: Deadly Force and Redstone! This Bus Station, This Battlefield!! (Chapter 2); While the Shield and the Black Hood take on Redstone, Jaguar and Comet fight Deadly Force. Encore for the She-Fox (Chapter 1), script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Mike Esposito; The Fox brings out his father's roadster to use as transportation; But as his hubcaps are being stolen, he and the She-Fox stop the youth only to find out about a car chop shop in the neighborhood. Fox Hunt, script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $.75. Cover price $0.75.

Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN & BRANDON JERWA Art by JULIAN LOPEZ & JOHN LUCAS Cover by STANLEY 'ARTGERM' LAU As the full team gathers, so does the Durlan storm! It's all-out war on Liberty Station as the Crusaders frantically search for a way to cease hostilities. But even with the last piece of the puzzle falling into place, it may not matter anymore - the enemies are at the gate! Cover price $3.99.

# on cover: 10072-307. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $239.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white From The Random House Archives. File Copy Label #0754184014 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Final issue of the series. 10072-311 on cover. "Journey to the Land of the Dead" and "The Dangerous Winds." Greek Heroes of Mythology back-up story, "Perseus and the Dread Gorgons." Cover price $0.12.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Program book for the 2nd Annual Convention. Front and back covers by Mike Nasser/Al Milgrom. Art contributions by Neal Adams, John Buscema, Tony DeZuniga, Frank Giacoia. Contents include articles on Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Introduction to Kung Fu, Captain America (w/partial reprint of Golden Age comic by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby), Comic Collecting, a 2-page comic story of Spidey visiting the '76 con, plus more. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4", b&w, 52 pages.

1st printing. "It's Not the End of the World!" Written by Jack C. Harris. Art by Al Bigley. There's grime afoot when the Power Rangers clash with a monster of trash – and Kimberly desperately searches for her missing morpher! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

1st printing. "Swamp Man!" Written by Donald D. Markstein. Art by Sparky Moore. The Power Rangers are eager champions of ecology, but they're soon mired in menace when Zedd conjures his latest monster – The Swamp Man! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

1st printing. "Attack of the Gargantutron!" Written by Jack C. Harris. Art by Al Bigley. Lord Zedd unleashes a big monster with a bigger – and deadlier – secret! Then in "Shop til You Drop...Dead!" Written by Nicola Cuti. Art by Gray Morrow. Zedd invites the citizens of Angel Grove to do just that..."Shop til you drop." This issue includes dossiers on the Blue and Pink Rangers. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

"While the Cat's Away!" Written by Donald D. Markstein. Art by J. Heebink and A. McClellan. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers face of with appears to not be one of Zedd's most formidable monsters. But they will soon learn that looks can be deceiving. Then in "Unstoppable Force!" Written by Nat Gertler. Art by Sparky Moore. Can the Power Ranger solve the riddle of what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? This issue includes a dossier for the White Ranger. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

Alamo City Comic Con Exclusive 2nd Printing Variant Cover by KaijuSamurai. In 1993, The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers burst on the scene in an explosion of colorful combat, bizarre monsters, incredible robot battles, and Megazord-sized fun, spawning a global phenomenon and an ever-expanding storytelling universe. These comics present the stories fans have been waiting over 20 years for: all-new stories featuring the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! This is a never-before-seen Power Rangers story starring the six Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and is not a reprint of any existing material! 32 pages, full color

The Rangers kick evil's tail on one side, while Saban's new sensations do the same on the flip side! Ninja Rangers: Written by Fabian Nicieza, with art by Tod Smith and Don Hudson. VR Troopers: Written by Frank Lovece, with art by Jake Jacobsen and Jimmy Palmiotti. Ninja Rangers cover by Pascual Ferry; VR Troopers photo flip-cover. Cover price $1.75.

The Mighty Mutanimals, united with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, find themselves in the path of the four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Pestilence, Famine, War and Death, who divide them into separate groups and each group will have to go against a deadly horseman in "United We Stand…Divided We Fall." Script by Dean Clarrain and art by Mike Kazaleh & Scott Shaw! Story continues in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #39. Cover price $1.25.

No ads in book. Painted cover. Back cover has pinup of front cover painting. Entire issue from cover to cover is comic stories and one page strips. Story "Mighty Samson" tells of the origin of Samson in the "primitive world of the future" and how he teams up with Sharmaine and her scientist father Mindor and in "Ancient Weapon" a hidden supply of rifles leads to a conflict with Kull the Killer and his tribe. Issue also features "Keys of Knowledge," one-page education feature on inside covers. No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $182.20 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white Label #0041460013 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

No ads in book. Painted cover. Back cover has pinup of front cover painting. Entire issue from cover to cover is comic stories and one page strips. Mighty Samson in "Peril From The Past" and "The Desperate Mission" in which Mighty Samson tries to defeat the threat of a poisonous cloud. Issue also features "Keys of Knowledge," one-page education feature on inside covers. No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.12.

No ads in book. Painted cover. Back cover has pinup of front cover painting. Entire issue from cover to cover is comic stories and one page strips. Mighty Samson in "The Death Geysers" and "The Double Enemy" in which Mighty Samson faces a mysterious man-beast. Issue also has "Mighty Samson" features on inside covers. No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.12.

No ads in book. Painted cover. Back cover has pinup of front cover painting. Entire issue from cover to cover is comic stories and one page strips. Mighty Samson in "The Sinister Satellites" and "The Monster From Space" in which Queen Terra of Jerz returns and uses satellites from the past to cause trouble. Issue also has "Mighty Samson" features on inside covers. No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.12.

No ads in book. Painted cover. Back cover has pinup of front cover painting. Entire issue from cover to cover is comic stories and one page strips. Mighty Samson in "The World of Darkness" and "The Enemy Below" in which Mighty Samson faces the Undermen, people from a hidden underground civilization. Backup feature Tom Morrow begins in this issue with "Mind Over Matter." Issue also has "Mighty Samson" features on inside covers and one-page text feature "Lost Civilizations: Angkor the Forgotten Metropolis." No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.12.

Painted front cover. First issue with advertisements. Mighty Samson in "The Migration Mystery" and "The Mental Battle" in which a hypnotic mental power leads Mighty Samson and others on a perilous journey. Backup feature Tom Morrow in "The Battle of the Monsters." Issue also has "Mighty Samson" features on inside front cover and one-page text feature "The Palace at Knossos." No art/ story credits given. Cover price $0.12.

Painted cover. Mighty Samson in "Terror In Tallplace Town!" and "King for a Day" in which Mighty Samson faces the return of Kull the Killer and his tribe. Backup feature Tom Morrow in "Mental 'Treasure' Hunt." Issue also has one-page "Mighty Samson" features throughout book, Gold Key Comics Club News features, and one-page text feature "Lost Civilizations: Ancient Tikal." No art/story credits given. Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation on last page states that comic sold an average of 254,725 copies each month. Cover price $0.12.

Painted cover. Mighty Samson in "The Swap Rats" and "Terror on the Tradeway" in which Mighty Samson battles monsters and barterers. Backup feature Tom Morrow in "The Paralyzing Mist." Issue also has one-page "Mighty Samson" features throughout book, Gold Key Comics Club News features, and one-page text feature "Lost Civilizations: The Secret of Nineveh." No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $147.24 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white From The Random House Archives. File Copy. Label #0754281010 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Painted cover. Mighty Samson in "The River Raiders" and "The Battle of N'Yark Bay" in which Mighty Samson faces Queen Terra of Jerz who uses sea power for battling. Backup feature Tom Morrow in "Victims of the Storm Dome." Issue also has one-page "Mighty Samson" features throughout book, Gold Key Comics Club News features, and one-page text feature "Lost Civilizations: The Man Who Bought A City." No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.12.

Painted cover. Mighty Samson in "The Prophet of Zomzu" and "The Wizard's Showdown" in which Mighty Samson battles Merlyn, a power thirsty charlatan who tries to pass himself off as a wizard. Backup feature Tom Morrow in "The Plunging Peril." Issue also has Gold Key Comics Club News features and one-page text feature "Lost Civilizations: Babylon, the Mighty." No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.12.

12¢ Edition. Painted cover. Mighty Samson in "Menace From Nowhere" and "Between Beasts and Machines" in which Mighty Samson investigates what is turning the water black. Backup feature Tom Morrow in "Mutant Monster Menace." Issue also has Mighty Samson one-page feature, Gold Key Comics Club News features and one-page text feature "Lost Civilizations: Ararat." No art/story credits given. Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation on last page states that the comic sold an average of 238,075 copies each month. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $161.49 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white From The Random House Archives. File Copy. Label #0754284018 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Painted cover. Mighty Samson in "The Plot of Gold" and "Danger in the Vaults" in which Queen Terra of Jerz returns and brings gold back to the world. Backup feature Tom Morrow in "The Trail of Fire." Issue also has Gold Key Comics Club News features and one-page text feature "Lost Civilizations: Nomad Empire." No art/story credits given. Inside back cover has color advertisement for the first issue of Walt Disney's Comic Digest. Cover price $0.12.

Cover price increases to 15 cents. Painted cover. Mighty Samson in "The Smoky Realm" and "The Call to Arms" in which Mighty Samson battles the invasion of Gnarly Men and dragons. Backup feature Tom Morrow in "The Ninety Minute Menace." Issue also has Gold Key Comics Club News features, and one-page text feature "UR - Mother of Cities." No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.15.

Painted cover. Mighty Samson in "Seeds of Disaster" and "Assassin Plants" in which Queen Terra of Jerz returns and battles Mighty Samson with deadly plants. Backup feature Tom Morrow in "The River Feat." Issue also has Gold Key Comics Club News features and one-page text feature "Forgotten Empire." No art/ story credits given. Cover price $0.15.

Painted cover. Mighty Samson in "Day of the Deluge" and "The Drowning City" in which Mighty Samson tries to help everyone when a flood occurs. Queen Terra of Jerz appearance. Backup feature Tom Morrow in "The Ultra-Thief." Issue also has Gold Key Comics Club News features and one-page text feature "Lost Civilizations: Carthage." No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.15.