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Unbagged without card. Cover by Dave McKean. Edited by Howard Zimmerman. Stories and art by Ray Bradbury, Mike Mignola, and Ron Wilber, plus a pinup by Dave McKean and an introduction by Ray Bradbury. Top comics artists adapt stories by science-fiction master Bradbury: The City, by Mike Mignola; Usher II, by Ron Wilber (both reprinted from The Ray Bradbury Chronicles (1992) #5). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The British Films!"

By Mike Hankin. Foreword by Caroline Munro. Preface by Guillermo del Toro.

Written and produced over the past 10 years with Ray Harryhausen's cooperation and support, the complete 3-volume definitive 295,000-word career/biography features interviews with Ray and his colleagues and is profusely illustrated with several hundred rare photographs, artwork, and illustrations (many of which have never been previously published). Chapters in Volume 3 extensively covers: The Three Worlds of Gulliver, Mysterious Island, Jason and the Argonauts, First Men "In" the Moon, One Million Years B.C., The Valley of Gwangi, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, and Clash of the Titans.

Interview subjects/contributors to Volume 3 include numerous actors, directors, and technicians: producer Charles H. Schneer, John Phillip Law, Caroline Munro, Andrew Faulds, Martha Hyer, Sam Wanamaker, Gordon Hessler, Patrick Wayne, Taryn Power, Jane Seymour, Gila Golan (star of Valley of Gwangi, and her first interview in over 40 years), Colin Arthur, Lionel Jeffries, Ian Scoones, Gary Raymond, voiceover artist Nikki van der Zyl (who revoiced Raquel Welch in One Million Years B.C.), Martine Beswick, Forrest J Ackerman, Wilkie Cooper, Enzo Musumeci-Greco, Jason and the Argonauts title artist James Wines (his first interview about his work on Jason), Richard Green, Nathan Juran, Kerwin Mathews, Neil Pettigrew, and many others, some of whom have since passed away. Stills and other material provided by numerous private collections, including considerable material that has never been seen in print before (including in Ray Harryhausen's own books).

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 640 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: Volume 3 comes with a pair of 3-D Glasses.

NOTE:

* A selection of photos of Ray's models in 3D! (one pair of glasses provided with each copy)

* Reproductions of advertising art & posters from different countries

* Compilation of reviews and story synopses

* Filmographies of key cast and crew

* The music for the films in this volume, including a page from Laurence Rosenthal's original manuscript for his score of the Medusa scene from Clash of the Titans

* A selection of Harryhausen collectibles pertaining to the films in this volume

* 640 pages, 125,000 word text (chapters, filmographies, reviews, and more)

* Approximately 3,600 images?photos, artwork, posters, technical diagrams and other illustrations, in Spectacular Color and "Glorious Black-and-White"

* Hardcover: dark brown imitation leather with title stamped in gold foil Cover price $84.95.

15 black and white prints measuring 8 1/2 x 11. Printed on high quality glossy paper with artwork by David L. Carson. Each print captures a scene from the many films of stop motion animation legend Ray Harryhausen. Films represented in this portfolio: Mighty Joe Young, Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, 20 Million Miles to Earth, 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Mysterious Island, Jason and the Argonauts, First Men in the Moon, and Valley of the Gwangi.

by Jeff Cruz & Various The name Ray Harryhausen has been synonymous with science fiction, the fantastic, and good old-fashioned movie-making. His stories, based on some of the most beloved characters in fiction, have become legendary. Now, Bluewater Comics has revisited many of Ray's classic adventures and captured them in comic form. From Sinbad to Jason, from Perseus to the mighty Ymir, this comic provides a taste of all the new titles developed by Bluewater. Ray Harryhausen Presents is a sneak peek into the many magical worlds of this pioneering master! This sampler issue includes excerpts from Wrath of the Titans, 20 Million Miles More, Sinbad: Rogue of Mars, Jason and the Argonauts: Kingdom of Hades, and more! Cover price $0.99.

1st printing. One of the most innovative and influential film animators in the history of the medium reveals a wealth of fascinating never-before-seen film artifacts, many of them recently discovered in a garage in Los Angeles. Designed in the form of a scrapbook, this visual feast for Harryhausen fans reveals models from unrealized projects; prints of outtakes from various films; early concept drawings and storyboards; early film treatments and script extracts; publicity posters and brochures; and more. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $55.00.

Story by Mike Frankovich, Jr. Art by Eric Coile and Mark Heike. Painted cover by Brad Gorby. Reprints Femforce (1985) #110. A three-part saga of the all-female superhero team Femforce. When the Soviet empire collapses, Russian cyborg Cyberia makes her way to America, where she becomes part of the Russian Mafia. When her operation launches a campaign of sabotage and terror against the U.S., only the Femforce can stop her. 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

B&W. Art and story by Gary McCluskey. Cover price $2.50.

First Steps by Everette Hartsoe, Kevin Hill, & Ed McGuinness. Dark Reflections by Everette Hartsoe & Rebecca O'Connor. Cover price $2.95.

Signed by Everette Hartsoe with Chaos! Tour of Terror certificate of authenticity. First Steps by Everette Hartsoe, Kevin Hill, & Ed McGuinness. Dark Reflections by Everette Hartsoe & Rebecca O'Connor. Cover price $2.95.

Regular cover edition. Cover price $3.50.

*18+ Mature Readers Only* Cover by Bill Maus. Written by Christensen Seifert, Art by Bill Maus. 48 Pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only* Cover price $4.95.

Signed Edition by Everette Hartsoe. 32 Pages, Full Color.

Platinum variant cover by Rick Lyon. Cover price $3.00.

My Friend, My Enemy. Story by Anthony Zicari. Art and cover by Craig Babiar. Bad-girl Razor and good-girl (in the sense that shes a nun) Warrior Nun Areala team up again, to prevent a dark prophecy from coming true. Areala must stand alone against the monsters unleashed by the dark prophecy. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Story by Anthony Zicari. Art and cover by Craig Babiar. Bad-girl Razor and good-girl (in the sense that shes a nun) Warrior Nun Areala team up again, to prevent a dark prophecy from coming true. The warrior women are joined by other heroes to stand against the creatures unleashed by the prophecy – but even their combined forces might not be enough. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

The End is the Beginning. Story by Anthony Zicari. Art and cover by Craig Babiar. Bad-girl Razor and good-girl (in the sense that shes a nun) Warrior Nun Areala team up again, to prevent a dark prophecy from coming true. A young boy and our heroes are all that stand in the way of a demonic invasion of the Earth. Originally intended as a 6-issue miniseries, but this was the final issue (although it does wrap up the storyline). 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Regular cover by Jude Millien. Story and art by Jude Millien. A crossover between the demon-hunting bad-girl nun Areala and the demon-hunting bad-girl ninja Razor. An exorcism and a demon attack bring Razor and Areala together, as a demon known as Dark Dweller seeks to make Razor his bride for all eternity. He forces the women to fight, but now hes got two tigers by the tail…. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.95.

Regular cover (Poizon) by Dorian B. Cleavenger. Little Bad Angels. Story by Everette Benard Hartsoe. Art by Scott Wilson. A triple crossover featuring the bad-girl heroes of three different creators. The demon-hunting bad-girl nun Areala and the demon-hunting bad-girl ninja Razor reunite to unravel the mystery of Poizon, the time-traveling half-demon bad-girl from the future. 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95.

Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Simon Bisley A new era in the WildStorm Universe begins as THE RAZOR'S EDGE debuts! This new monthly series features story arcs written and illustrated by some of comics' hottest talent, spotlighting WildStorm characters both familiar and new! Following his comics debut with THE AUTHORITY: HUMAN ON THE INSIDE original hardcover graphic novel, acclaimed novelist and screenwriter John Ridley (Three Kings) teams up with international superstar Simon Bisley (LOBO) for a brutal 5-issue story featuring Warblade, from the original incarnation of Jim Lee's W.I.L.D.Cats! After his bloody showdown with the infamous Sarajevo in WILDCATS Vol. 2 #7, Warblade takes a harsh journey of realization that turns deadly, since the former super-hero isn't welcome in a land razed by war and run by organized crime! On sale Oct 27 ? MATURE READERS ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Edited by Ben Abernathy SUPPORT: House ads Cover price $2.95.

Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Simon Bisley Warblade finds himself thrown into a world of hurt! By "saving" a woman from imminent death, he's signed what could amount to his death warrant. Can Reno Bryce draw on the bravery that made him a hero ? even without his powers? On sale Dec 29 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.95.

Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Simon Bisley Reno Bryce has lost nearly everything ? his powers, his lady, even his hands. Now it's time for a little payback! Without his powers, though, the task will be almost impossible. Could there be a way to get them back? On sale Jan 26 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.95.

Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Simon Bisley The first arc of THE RAZOR'S EDGE reaches a shattering conclusion! In an attempt to regain his powers, Warblade underwent an experimental gene-splicing surgery that went awry. Will he recover? Will he be able to avenge the death of a loved one? On sale Feb 23 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.95.

b&w. Nudity. Cover price $2.25.

b&w. Nudity. Cover price $2.25.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Softcover, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $11.95.

Preview of Clive Barker superhero titles Ectokid, Hokum & Hex, Hyperkind, Saint Sinner (1st appearances for all) Cover price $0.75.

Rob Liefeld art Cover price $2.50.

Rob Liefeld art Cover price $2.50.

Written by Kate Worley. Art by Francisco Solano Lopez. Cover by David Christiana. Vampire! Kidnapper! Computer operator and technician! Janos is all of this and more! But most of all, he's in deep trouble, because he made the mistake of running off with Bandit. Now Jonny and the rest of the Quest crew have caught up with Janos, and neither legendary myth or modern-day technology will stop them from saving the captive canine! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Shaun McLaughlin and Craig Boldman. Art by Jim Hall, Ron Randall, Shepherd Hendrix, Jim Hall and Ron Randall. Cover by John K. Snyder III. When Jonny Quest and the QuestTeam are around, excitement and danger are never far behind! They've always been able to trust each other, but when they're trapped in the alternative dimension of Questworld, they can't even trust their own minds! The QuestTeam is forced to face their greatest fears by a computer hacker with plans to take over the world, but first this new villain needs to destroy the only people brave enough to stop him! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Direct Edition. Story by James Van Hise. Art by John Tobias. Cover by Andrew Pratt and Ken Steacy. The official comic adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon series, inspired in turn by the hit movies. While trying to trap the ghost of Captain Nemo, time travelers send the Ghostbusters into nightmare worlds featuring monsters, a werewolf school, and aliens. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $140.00 View scans Paper: White Label #22-2DD19F6-024 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

The Secret Empire. Story by James Van Hise. Art by John Tobias, plus a pinup by Guy Davis. Cover by Andrew Pratt and Ken Steacy. The official comic adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon series, inspired in turn by the hit movies. The Lunar Avenger and the Crimson Crimebuster, two superheroes from the 1930s, seek the Ghostbusters help with their old foe, Fu Fang, who has teamed up with Caldonis ghost mob from issue #4. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $140.00 View scans Paper: White Label #22-2DD19F6-016 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

The Father-Thing Trilogy Part Two: The Empire of the Son. Story by James Van Hise. Art by John Tobias. Cover by Ken Steacy. The official comic adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon series, inspired in turn by the hit movies. New York is taken over by Astorath, and the Ghostbusters try to exploit his weakness to nuclear energy, but Astorath turns the tables on them with two atom bombs. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

The Father-Thing Trilogy Part Three. Story by James Van Hise. Art by David Schwartz. Cover by Ken Steacy. The official comic adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon series, inspired in turn by the hit movies. With New York saved and Shannon in the clutches of his father Astorath, the Ghostbusters launch a full-scale rescue mission to bring him back where he belongs. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Blizzard Queen. Story by James Van Hise. Art by John Tobias. Cover by John Tobias. The official comic adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon series, inspired in turn by the hit movies. The desperate search of a missing link for its mate, who has been captured for exhibition in New York City, is complicated by a blizzard ghost who turns the city into an Arctic wasteland. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Spike, Part 1. Story by James Van Hise. Art by Jim Wisniewski. Cover by Jim Wisniewski. The official comic adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon series, inspired in turn by the hit movies. A creature from the center of the Earth, Spikorouleus (or Spike for short) escapes from an ancient enemy and arrives in New York City. Unfortunately for Spike and the Ghostbusters, his foe Nurtog is not far behind. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

The Land Unknown, Part 2. Story by James Van Hise. Art by Jim Wisniewski. Cover by Jim Wisniewski. The official comic adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon series, inspired in turn by the hit movies. The Ghostbusters travel to the Arctic and into the center of the Earth the traditional way – by zeppelin – in order to defeat Nurtog and save Spike, but none of that is as easy as it sounds. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Creeping Suburbia. Story by James Van Hise. Art by Phil Hester. Cover by Phil Hester. The official comic adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon series, inspired in turn by the hit movies. Winston takes a trip to a small town in Florida for some R & R, and finds hes right in the middle of a feud between rival bands of aliens who want the town for their own. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

The Strength to Dream. Story by James Van Hise. Art by Neil Grahame. Cover by Neil Grahame. The official comic adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon series, inspired in turn by the hit movies. Winston thinks the monsters erupting from the movie screen are just really good 3-D effects, until the creatures star turning up elsewhere in the city. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

"Poltergeist at the Pentagon" written by Barry Petersen with art by Neil Grahame. "Siren" written by Richard Alan with art by Anthony Larcombe. Also features puzzles, a pin-up, and a parents' health & safety guide. Full color, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $1.00.

Stories by Barry Daniel Petersen, John Carnell and Shannon McCutcheon. Art by Neil Grahame and Brian Williamson. Now Comics relaunches its adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon, featuring reprints from Marvel UKs Real Ghostbusters comics. The Ghostbusters travel to the astral plane to aid Tobin, the ancient author of their reference book Tobins Spirit Guide, in a story continued from the Spectacular 3-D Special; Peter gets involved in a poker game with Satan and Death. Plus puzzles, games and a health guide for parents. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Stories by Barry Daniel Petersen, Andrew Brenner and Shannon McCutcheon. Art by Neil Grahame, Brian Williamson and Norm Dwyer, plus 3-D effects by Bob Staake and Apartment 3-D. Cover by John Stangeland. Sometimes listed as Real Ghostbusters vol. 2 #0. Now Comics relaunches its adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon with reprints from Marvel UKs Real Ghostbusters series with new 3-D effects. The Ghostbusters find that a haunted roller coaster presents special challenges; Slimer the ghost seeks a new home, but his tendency to slime things makes him unwelcome; the team travels to the astral plane to aid Tobin, the ancient author of their reference book Tobins Spirit Guide. The Tobin storyline continues in the Real Ghostbusters 1991 mini-series. The Rise and Fall of Ghostbusting; Nobody's Slimer; Tobin and the Maze of Time, Part 1. Plus puzzles, games and a Draw Slimer page. May or may not include 3-D glasses. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Bryan Hitch. The cast of The Olympians superhero movie franchise has been asked to save the world. It can't end well. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

First and second printings are considered to be indistinguishable from each other. Mature Readers. Cover price $0.50.

Real Spicy Horror Tales, April 21, 1937 (volume 65, number 10), 25c cover, New Haven, Connecticut: The Yale Record Publishing Company, April 21, 1937. Front cover by McMullen depicts an oriental-looking damsel with an effeminate-looking gorilla. A striking and rather weird cover, even for a pulp. Crude cover lettering extending even to the logo. Bedsheet-sized pulp.