Comic books in 'Monster', graded by CGC

Cover by Vicente Segrelles. Edited by Al Hewetson. Stories by Al Hewetson, Bruce Jones, Len Brown, Doug Moench, Jerry Siegel and Dennis Fujitake. Art by Ralph Reese, Bruce Jones, Dennis Fujitake, Jose Martin Sauri, Carlos Garzon, Doug Wildey, and Tom Sutton. Reprints of horror stories from Nightmare and Psycho magazines, plus some new material. Doug Moench spins a tale of a writer with magical powers; a Jerry Siegel story with art by Ralph Reese; Dracula targets a villages children. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 64 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.75.

Story by Christopher Mills. Art by Scott Dutton. Cover by Bob Cram Jr. Gideon King, aka Nightmark, is a unique kind of private detective: one who deals with the supernatural creatures of the night in pre-WWII New England. After the vampire attack, King escorts Kristin to her home, which has already been attacked. It then becomes a race against time to save the life of Kristin's brother, dying from blood loss.32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Stories by Christopher Mills. Art by Scott Dutton. Cover by Bob Cram Jr. Gideon King, aka Nightmark, is a unique kind of private detective: one who deals with the supernatural creatures of the night in pre-WWII New England. King races to discover why an ancient vampire warlord has targeted the Conner family, before it's too late to save Kristin and Sean. Also featuring a text backup story starring Gideon King, Devil In Her Eyes. Blood and Honor; Devil In Her Eyes. Nightmark later appeared in Shadow House (1997). 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Stories by Christopher Mills. Art by DCR. Cover by Steven Butler. Gideon King, aka Nightmark, is a unique kind of private detective: one who deals with the supernatural creatures of the night in pre-WWII New England. A woman hires Gideon to find her brother, and the trail leads him to a gate into hell that has been opened on the family property. In another story, a vampire hires King to find the man who killed her. Also featuring a text backup story starring Gideon King, Kill Me In The Morning. The Devils Brood; Kill Me In The Morning. Followed by Nightmark Blood and Honor (1994). 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

"Burnout!" Story by Cary Bates. Art by Alex Saviuk and Paul Ryan. The neophyte hero Nightmask finds himself in a friend's dream and discovers that if he dies in the dreamscape then he will perish in the real world as well. Cover price $0.75.

"Sender!" Story by Roy and Dan Thomas. Art by Javier Saltares and Jose Marzan. Keith enters the dreamworld to search for his missing brother. But if he can't overcome his own fears he'll find himself trapped somewhere between the real world and the land of nightmares. Cover price $0.75.

"Something more than Night!" Story by Roy and Dan Thomas. Art by Mike Barr and Pablos Marcos. Cover by Mike Barr. Nightmask helps a friend face his fears in the dreamworld and the real world. Cover price $0.75.

"Nightmare in New Orleans!" Story by Roy and Dan Thomas. Art by Kyle Baker and Tony DeZuniga. Nightmask travels to New Orleans. Cryptic messages from the dreamscape have Keith doubting Lucian's intent. Can Nightmask decipher the clues before it's too late? Cover price $0.75.

Final Issue. "Voodoo Moon over Haiti!" Story by Roy and Dan Thomas. Art by Mark Bagley and Tony DeZuniga. Keith searches desperately for his missing sister. In order to save her Nightmask must defeat his greatest adversary yet in both the dreamscape and the real world. NOTE: Nightmask's adventures continue in Star Brand (1986) #16 and DP-7 (1986) #22. Cover price $0.75.

Cover pencils by Marck Pacella, inks by Dan Panosian. Crossing the Rubicon, script by D.G. Chichester, pencils by Marck Pacella, inks by Don Heck; "Linda" breaks Hannibal and Morbius apart and Blade trys to destroy Morbius. Morbius is captured by Stonecold when he uses his time warping power on Hanibal. Hannibal, Blade and Frank argue over whether or not they should destroy Morbius (who is one of "the nine"). Samantha Regent decides to read her letter from the dwarf but is hit by a car before she can; Hannibal and Frank attack Stonecold and Morbius manages to break out of the "perpetual motion wheel"; "Linda" manages to stop the "perpetual motion wheel" but Stonecold gets away; Blade meets with Richie Regent and says he will handle Richie's problem alone. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Cover pencils by Doug Wheatley, inks by Frank Turner. All The Threads, Unraveled starring Blade, Frank Drake, Hannibal King, Dr. Strange, Bloodstorm, Salome, and Varnae, script by Frank Lovece, pencils by Doug Wheatley, inks by Frank Turner; Death stalks the Nightstalkers in this last issue of the series; appearances by Domini and Taj Nital from the original Tomb of Dracula series. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

1st printing. By Pat Boyette. Introduction by Alex Toth. Collects the classic horror stories by the master of the macabre, Pat Boyette! Includes the tale of Aaron Parigee, who would not dream his curse of the damned; space explorer, General Aaden; and Skaakland, the chilling darkness at the end of the world. These and other tales of Black Death, ghouls, ancient Egypt, space travelers, witches, demons, warriors, and geeks will chill readers to the bone! Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

Stories by Steve Ringgenberg, Bill Black, and Ben Smith. Art by Mark Heike, Bill Black and Bill Anderson. Cover by Paul Gulacy. AC Comics presents a new series featuring its own version of the classic Golden Age character Phantom Lady (and previously known as the Blue Bulleteer). Wealthy socialite Laura Wright battled crime in her costumed identity until the interdimensional being known as Azagoth instructed her in the arcane arts, creating her new identity as Nightveil. Now (in the aftermath of Fun Comics (1982) #4), she must defend her mystic realm of Dark Dhagor from the undead wizard king, Tharu-Oron. Nightveil; The Veil Rips; Deathstalk! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Stories by Bill Black, Paul Melette and Mark Heike. Art by Bill Black, Shawn Surface, Mark Heike and Dave Roberts. Cover by Brad Gorby and Mark Heike. AC Comics presents two adventures of their Femforce heroes, Nightveil and Synn. During a break from the Femforce storyline, the duo battles a demon, then enters the maddening Limbo Void to thwart Alizarin Crimson. Also, a reprint of the duos first adventure together, from Femforce Up Close #1. A Visit to Old Friends; For the Sake of What Should Have Been. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Stories by Bill Black. Art by Dick Ayers, Mark Heike and Bill Black. Cover by Dick Ayers and Bill Black. Two modern tales of horror in the spirit of the great horror comics of the past. Nightveil tells her fellow Femforce members the tale of two gold-diggers who turn to murder, and wind up in The Haunted Horsemans Limbo Void. Then she summons The Haunter himself (aka The Haunted Horseman, aka the original Ghost Rider) to reveal the story of his own origin. Danse Macabre; Haunted Trails. 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

By David Quinn & Hannibal King. Cover by Tim Vigil. Cover price $3.00.

London Erotica Edition. Written & illustrated by David Quinn & Kyle Hotz. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers.

The Stalking Skies - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story. Part 1 of a 2-part story! Nightwing goes on an urban safari as Man-Bat shows up to terrorize the streets of Bludhaven. Meanwhile, a new tenant (who's an old enemy) moves into Dick Grayson's building. Appearance by Deathstroke (cameo). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

The Hunting Moon - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story. Part 2 of a 2-part story! Nightwing must stop the killer known as Deathstroke from delivering Man-Bat into the hands of unscrupulous showmen who plan to make a fortune by putting him on display. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

CATACLYSM: Part 11 of 17. The Day After Judgement - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story. Continued from Batman Chronicles (1995) #12; continues in Batman (1940) #554. Nightwing and Robin, with Oracle's help, race to the ruins of Wayne Manor to try to determine the fate of Batman and Alfred. Meanwhile, Commissioner Gordon and Detective Hawke come face-to-face with the tremendous devastation in Gotham at the site of the huge Davenport Center, now lying, on its side, on top of the theater district. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

BROTHERHOOD OF THE FIST: Part 4 of 5. Paper Revelations - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story. Continued from Robin (1993-2009) #55; concludes in Green Arrow (1987 1st Series) #135. Batman, Robin and Green Arrow (Connor Hawke) guest star! Our heroes take the battle to the Monkey Cult's Gotham City lair. Against the backdrop of CATACLYSM-ravaged Gotham, in an office tower lying on its side, the final battle royale begins as the Paper Monkey's identity is revealed! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens. Writers Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty join forces with artists Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens for the biweekly 6-part story "Nightwing: Year One!" Before Dick Grayson can get on with life, he must look back at his early years, starting with his last caper as Robin! 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.25.

Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens. The thrilling conclusion of "Nightwing Year One!" Alfred's been captured by Killer Croc, and only Dick Grayson can save him. And when the dust settles, Nightwing must deal with the one man who may not want him around: Batman! 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.25.

Written by Bruce Jones. Pencils by Paco Diaz, inks by BIT & Nathan Massengill Cover by Jock. Two Nightwings are on the prowl in New York ? and one is a murderous madman! Now the twin crime bosses ? the Pierce Brothers ? want the head of Nightwing, and they don't care which one! 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Written by KYLE HIGGINS. Art by EDDY BARROWS, PAULO SIQUEIRA and EBER FERREIRA. Cover by EDDY BARROWS. With winter closing in, Haly's Circus hits New Orleans! But as Dick Grayson gets closer in his search for answers about the mystery of the circus, it's not just the temperature that heats up. And just how does a voodoo ritual gone bad factor in? Find out as Nightwing takes the Big Easy! Cover price $2.99.

(W) Kyle Higgins (A) Russell Dauterman (CA) Will Conrad With Nightwing questioning his purpose, will he be able to stop Mr. Zsasz's relentless rampage through Chicago? Don't miss this epic story that ties into the events of FOREVER EVIL! Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Nightwing (1996-2009) #9-18. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story. Guest-starring Batman. Featuring the villainy of Blockbuster, Penguin, Two-Face, and Deathstroke, the Terminator. Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

DC Science Fiction Graphic Novel Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Based on the story by Rober Silverberg. Adapted by Cary Bates. Art by Gene Colan and Neal McPheeters. Cover by Bill Sienkiwicz.

On the eve of an invasion from space, three unusual strangers unite in a post-holocaust Rome of the far future!

Don't miss Robert Silverberg's Hugo-winning story, adapted by Cary Bates. Gene Colan's most spectacular penciling job is vividly rendered in acrylic medium by Neal McPheeters. And Bill Sienkiewicz turns in yet another gorgeous painted cover!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $5.95.

Written by Paolo Leandri and Adam McGovern. Art and Cover by Paolo Leandri and Dominic Regan. Lost soul Plenilunio glimpses heaven from his private hell, while Hellena's dragonoid hordes surround the castle of Ludmilla & Lowe. See Hotspot and Plenilunio in all-out metaphysical fisticuffs! See the tragic origin of Hellena! See the runaway hotrod to hell hurtle toward its first arc's worldshaking conclusion! 28 pages, full color. Rated E Cover price $3.99.

1st prinitng. Written by Robbie Morrison. Art by Simon Fraser. Nikolai Dante; lover, thief, buccaneer, legend. Bio-bonded with an alien Weapons Crest which grants him amazing superhuman abilities, Dante lives life on the edge in a dangerous future Russia where Tsar Vladimir the Conqueror is on the edge of all-out war with the powerful Romanov clan. Can Nikolai remain neutral, carefree and more importantly alive when a life-changing secret about his past is revealed! Softcover, 208 pages, full oclor. Cover price $23.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Romanov Dynasty!" Written by Robbie Morrison. Art by Simon Fraser, Chris Weston, Charlie Adlard, and Henry Flint. Cover by Simon Fraser. Russia, 2666 A.D.: Where a man can become a legend if he's fool enough to stake his life on it. That man is Nikolai Dante - lover, rogue and thief, son of a pirate-queen and altogether too cool to kill! Created by Robbie Morrison (BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS) and Simon Fraser (Lux & Alby), this collection features art by Chris Weston (THE FILTH), Charlie Adlard (THE ESTABLISHMENT) and Henry Flint (Judge Dredd/Aliens). When chance leaves him working with the Tsar's beautiful daughter Jena, Dante discovers his heritage - bio-bonding with the alien Weapons Crest, which grants him astonishing abilities. But with the new enemies he's making - much less the family he never knew about - can Dante keep his head? Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Great Game!" Collects stories from 2000 A.D. (1977-2007 United Kingdom) #1083-1084, 1101-1110, 1113-1116, 1125-1137, and 1139-1140. Written by Robbie Morrison. Art by Charlie Adlard, Andy Clarke, and Simon Fraser. Cover by Simon Fraser. He's a lover, adventurer, gambler...and too cool to kill! Nikolai Dante is fighting and drinking a path of mayhem and glory across future Russia! This second collection in the chronicles of Dante transports you to a world of danger, romance and adventure! Softcover, 200 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $17.99.

An Image Comic (W) Aaron Bullock & Brian Haberlin (A) Clayton Henery Whispers from the wise have foretold the coming of the evil. They said it would come from the shadows: unexpected. New Year's Eve has passed and you are safe and comfortable, but...Darkness is Coming. The only key is your past. WU-TANG !! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

WRITTEN BY ALLEN WARNER AND ALÉ GARZA; ART AND COVER BY GARZA AND DAN NORTON In stores October 17. Quest for Kali! Nakio and Sake must journey into the mysterious Old Forest to find Kali the Devourer, who may hold the answer to defeating the tyrant Mikaboshi. Nakio, with his ninja skills, along with Sake and his magic wine jug, must battle past the Death Mother Inazami to find Kali. Secrets of the Old Forest are revealed as Nakio journeys to avenge his family. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

WRITTEN BY ALLEN WARNER AND ALÉ GARZA; ART AND COVER BY GARZA AND DAN NORTON In stores November 21. While on their quest to find a way to defeat the evil tyrant Mikaboshi, Nakio and Sake discover the secret City of Diamonds ? home to some extraordinary jewel thieves. The boss, Crusher Kanchi, isn't too happy to have his hideout discovered. But Nakio may not have long to cool his heels. Three more of Mikaboshi's elite assassins are right on his trail, and Nakio's only chance for escape may be in the hands of a beautiful forest spirit named Kura. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

WRITTEN BY ALLEN WARNER AND ALÉ GARZA; ART AND COVER BY GARZA AND DAN NORTON In stores December 19. In an attempt to find Nakio, a team of deadly assassins destroys the jeweled City of Diamonds and everyone in it. But Nakio is already on the run, following the forest spirit Kura deeper into the Old Forest in search of the sorcerer Jurojin. But are they too late, and is the Ninja Boy man enough to confront the person who killed his brothers? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects Ninja Boy (2001) #1-6. Written by Allen Warner and Alé Garza. Art and cover by Garza and Dan Norton. When his family is brutally slain by the evil warlord Mikaboshi, young Nakio - last survivor of the Mugen Ninja Clan - sets upon a path of vengeance! The Ninja Boy, and the friends he makes along the way, must find the wizard Jurojin - the one person with the power to stop Mikaboshi - or fall victim to the dark lord's elite assassins. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

"City of Woe!" Written by Mark Ellis. Art by Gabriel Morrisette. Cover by Steve Hickman. Nightwind and the other Anita K'un attempt to enter the heavily guarded temple in search of the First Key of Telku. Features a bloody battle in the catacombs beneath the temple. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Cover art by Ben Dunn. RIVALRY AND WAR!, script and art by Ben Dunn; Jeremy tries to rescue Ichi-Kun from Akaru. PROLOGUE, script and art by Ben Dunn; Captain Soandso warns Jaka of a Zardon attack on Earth and orders him to evacuate Princess Asrial from the planet. NHS CHARACTER CONTEST RESULTS. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Destiny, script by Alan R. Nepomuceno (plot assist) and Ben Dunn, art by Ben Dunn; flashback sequence explains why Kalen became a pirate captain; Ninja High School characters prepare for the Zardon invasion of Earth. Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards for 1991. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.50.

COUNTDOWN to ARMAGEDDON, script by Paul Roche (monster designs), Alan R. Nepomuceno (plot assist), and Ben Dunn, art by Ben Dunn; Jeremy & Ichi-Kun are captured by the Zardons; the Earth Defense League and Zetraman help the Galaxy Guardians fight Zardon giant monsters. 2 B&W house ads for Captain Harlock: Fall of the Empire; Robotech: Genesis; 2-page Malibu back issue list; Malibu subscription ad; inside back cover B&W house ad for Robotech II: The Sentinels; color back cover house ad for The Protectors. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

THE POLITICS OF WAR, script and art by Ben Dunn; Bishop Olmos and his "foul sons of Marvelian anal leeches" attempt a coup against Princess Leeanna; Zetraman tries to activate the Earth Guardian; Kalen and his crew try to rescue Princess Asrial. Back cover ad for ROAD RUNNER'S Death Valley Rally Super Nintendo game. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Cover art by Ben Dunn. SHADES OF GREY, script and pencils by Ben Dunn, inks by Captain Amazing Paper; Quagmire residents try to deal with the aftermath of the Zardon invasion; Selina & Mimi Masters discover that Jeremy's life-soul is being drained by demonic energy. Back cover ad for a Sun Corporation of America contest offering a chance to appear in a DC comic. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Cover art by Matt Lunsford. Editorial comparing the comics market after Marvel going exclusive with Heroes World. ARTIST PROFILE: Pat Duke Creative Director. MONSTERS FROM SPACE - PART 1: BEANBRAINS!, script by John Marshall, art by Matt Lunsford; Space beans seek out people who can stop another giant monster invasion. REDEEMER PART ONE, script by Kris Overstreet, art by Mike Sagara; Ichi-Kun and Ricky return to Japan, where Ichi is challenged to a duel by the representative of a samurai clan. 1994 FAN AWARDS ballot. 36 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Article about Antarctic Press editor Shon Howell. MONSTERS FROM SPACE - PART 4 BEANS AND NOTHINGNESS, script by John Marshall, pencils by Patrick Kelley [as Pat Kelley], inks by Mike Sagara; Quagmire residents try to find a way to stop Dorak's invasion of Earth; ; RoboCop spoof; Cameo spoofs: Ultraman; William Shatner; Lance Ito. 1996 FAN AWARDS ballot. 36 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Cover art by Ben Dunn. Ad for Project: A-Kon 2000 (anime convention). THE TERROR FROM THE BOX PART ONE, script by Herb Mallette, art by Jerzy J. Drozd; Eolata tells the Feeples and their guests that the Girl Sprouts are distributing mind control cookies that are forcing people to build a gateway into an alien dimension; Cthulu mythos spoof. Obituary for artist Pat Boyette. Obituaries for artist Edvin Biuković; illustrated with a photo from the 1998 San Diego ComiCon International and pages from Grendel and Star Wars comics drawn by Edvin Biuković. RETAIL ASSAILANT PART 2 OF 3, script by Tom R. Root, art by Jerzy J. Drozd; Ichi enters a Vol-Mart employee of the month competition. 24 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Ben Dunn. Stories and Art by Ben Dunn, Hiro-san, Tom Root and Jerzy Drozd. Dog Supreme is back! But is he friend or foe? Suffering from amnesia, even he is unsure! And to add to the confusion, he's being hunted by the Bark 2 Squad! Can Dog Supreme find help from a town he once tried to destroy? Or will he be impounded? And who are the new Zetramen? All this, plus another rollicking back-up story! Buy it, read it, and discover why NHS is the longest-running manga series in America! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.