Comic books in 'Wizard', graded by CBCS

2nd Edition - 1st printing. For many gamers, the 2nd Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons core rulebooks were their introduction to the role-playing game hobby. The AD&D Dungeon Master Guide presents all of the information a DM needs to run adventures, challenge players, and advance his or her campaign. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color.

Newbury Comics Limited Edition Exclusive Cover by Maris Wicks. Totally Math: Part 2 - Written by Ryan North. Art by Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb. The TOTALLY MATH adventure continues with Finn and Jake, everyone's favorite human and dog duo! Will the guys find a way out of their dungeon despair, or will they have to settle for hanging with some tops blooby skeleton dudes? Only one way to find out, Candy People!

1st printing. Written by James Sturm and Andrew Arnold. Art by James Sturm and Alexis Frederick-Frost. In Adventures in Cartooning: Characters In Action you'll learn how to create your own kooky characters. And fresh faces are needed - the famous director Otto Airs is making a movie, and he's invited everyone in the kingdom to audition! It's your chance to dream up boatloads of wacky characters to star in the film. Discover how body language and expression are used to tell a story, dress a wizard to the nines, and choose the perfect rogue robot. After following the heroes on their cartooning adventure, you'll be ready to create characters to star in your own comic book! Softcover, 10-in. x 8-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Walt Kelly art. Bakers Associates giveaway, paper cover, 16 pages in color.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Dragon Flames!"

Written by Nate Bitt. Art and cover by Joao Zod and Glass House Graphics.

Travis, Journey, and the other players in Arcade World hoped Dragon Flames would never come to life. Being a knight and battling dragons may sound fun, but the characters are notoriously treacherous. When it's time to battle the epic game, will Travis, Journey, and Devonte be able to tell their allies from their enemies?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in. x 144 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $9.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Camelot 3000 (1982) #1-12.

Written by Mike Barr. Art by Brian Bolland, Bruce D. Patterson, and Terry Austin. Cover by Brian Bolland.

The classic tale that exploded into comics shops in the early 1980s is back in a new trade paperback collecting the entire 12-issue maxiseries! Featuring a cover by acclaimed artist Brian Bolland, this collection of the mythical tale of honor and bravery includes preliminary artwork by Bolland and developmental material from Mike W. Barr!

Softcover, 320 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

The King of the Golden River. NOTE: We do not currently differentiate between HRN 576 copies and other HRN #'s of Classics Illustrated Junior reprints. Cover price $0.15.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Beelzebub on Parade!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Strange battles Satan in Hell; Lord Phyffe & Rama Kaliph perform exorcism, which gives Strange stability to overcome Satan's lies; Clea guest stars; Baron Mordo cameo. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 25-cent issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Utopia Rising!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; M&arin attempts to steal magic books, including New Atlantis by Sir Francis Bacon; Strange & Clea travel back in time to trace origins of America; They hobnob with Bacon. Stygyro, Prince of Sorcerers, attacks Strange. Letters to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio and Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. The Power of Dr. Strange!, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Marshall Rogers (breakdowns) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin; origin recap of Brother Voodoo; Strange battles Damballah; intro Morganna Blessing, a passer-by with a slight ability in the occult who becomes a supporting character. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 23 - 1st printing. Written by J.M. DeMatteis and Dan Green. Art by Dan Green. Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Collects Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #68-74.

Written by ROGER STERN. Art by PAUL SMITH, BRET BLEVINS and MARK BADGER. Cover by BRET BLEVINS.

Dr. Strange, the Master of the Mystic Arts, starts his day by curing a mystically cursed sword and ends it by overthrowing a dimensional dictator! The Sorcerer Supreme faces threats on cruise ships, military bases and alien planets - seeking?to restore the cosmic balance! And as the origins of the Dark Dimension stand revealed, Strange's true love, Clea,?heads the rebellion against her evil mother, Umar! Featuring the Black Knight and the Beyonder!?

Hardcover, 168 pages, full color.

NOTE: See Marvel Premiere Classic Library Edition HC Vol. 68 for Variant cover. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects the Dr. Strange stories from Strange Tales (1987-1988 2nd Series) #1-19 and the Cloak & Dagger story from Strange Tales (1987-1988 2nd Series) #7. Written by PETER B. GILLIS and BILL MANTLO. Art by CHRIS WARNER, LARRY ALEXANDER, TERRY SHOEMAKER, RICHARD CASE and DAN LAWLIS. Cover by KEVIN NOWLAN. It's Dr. Strange as you've never seen him before: as an eye-patch-wearing wielder of black magic! See him take on the deadliest foes in any dimension: Khat, Erlik Khan, Shuma-Gorath, Enitharmon the Weaver and more! Guest-starring the Defenders, Valkyrie, Cloak and Dagger, and some of Strange's closest friends - including Rintrah, Topaz, Clea and Wong! Softcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Collects Tomb of Dracula (1972-1979 1st Series) #44 and Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #14 and #58-62.

Written by Marv Wolfman, Steve Englehart and Roger Stern. Art By Gene Colan, Dan Green and Steve Leialoha. Cover by GENE COLAN.

It's the Sorcerer Supreme against the Lord of the Undead!

Dracula wants Earth to fall under the spell of the Darkhold, but Doctor Strange has joined Blade and the Nightstalkers in a quest to vanquish all vampires! See the origins of vampirism itself unveiled!

Guest-starring the Scarlet Witch and NEXTWAVE's Monica (Captain Marvel/Photon)!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Dresden Files: Fool Moon (2010 Dynamite) #1-4. Based on the story by Jim Butcher. Adapted by Mark Powers. Art and cover by Chase Conley. Harry Dresden`s life is a mess. His top client (and close friend), Lt. Karrin Murphy, no longer trusts him. Chicago`s underworld and the cops alike think he's mobster Johnny Marcone's supernatural enforcer. And the enigmatic White Council continues to view him with suspicion. If all that weren't enough, a pack of werewolves have unleashed a wave of terror on the Windy City. But as is always the case when it comes to the creatures of the Nevernever, there's far more going on than meets the eye. Before it's all over, Harry will find himself caught between friends, enemies, and arcane forces bent on his destruction. Is it any wonder he can't find a date? Expanding on Book Two of Jim Butcher's New York Times bestselling saga, and featuring writer Mark Powers and artist Chase Conley, Fool Moon collects the first half of the 8-issue series in one volume, complete with bonus material and a cover gallery. Hardcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Dresden Files: Fool Moon (2010 Dynamite) #5-8. Based on the story by Jim Butcher. Adapted by Mark Powers. Art and cover by Chase Conley. The star of Jim Butcher's New York Times bestselling novel series, The Dresden Files, Harry Dresden is a private investigator whose clients require a detective with supernatural expertise - in other words, he's a wizard for hire. The Windy City has been hit with an outbreak of savage werewolf attacks - a case made even more chaotic and challenging by the fact that Harry's uncovered no less than three lycanthropic groups, each seemingly in conflict with one another. On top of that, Harry's lost the faith of his one friend and ally among the Chicago Police Department, Karrin Murphy. Now she, along with werewolves and hostile FBI Agents, hunts Harry while he races against the rise of the next full moon to discover who - or what - is behind the string of murders! Hardcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Forgotten Realms (1989-1991) #19-25.

Written by Jeff Grubb. Art and Cover by Rags Morales.

The Realms Master crew must pick up the pieces after their ship is destroyed. Where will they go? What will they do? Find out as the Forgotten Realms run comes to a close!

Softcover, 164 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Written by Jim Zub. Art and Cover by Max Dunbar. A knockdown brawl at a noble party, a frantic chase along the rooftops, kidnapping, extortion, and monsters aplenty... Yup, just another day in Baldur's Gate. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Eerie (1966-1983 Warren Magazine) #1-5.

Written by Archie Goodwin, Ron Parker, Carl Wessler, E. Nelson Bridwell, Eando Binder and Larry Ivie.
Art by Gene Colan, Jack Davis, Reed Crandall, Steve Ditko, Frank Frazetta, Rocco Mastroserio, Gray Morrow, Joe Orlando, John Severin, Jay Taycee, Angelo Torres, Alex Toth, Al Williamson, Wallace Wood, Roy Krenkel, Donald Norman and Dan Adkins.
Cover by Frank Frazetta.

Slithering upon the heels of Dark Horse's archive collections of the seminal horror comics magazine Creepy comes its terror-filled cousin publication Eerie! Collected for fans for the first time ever, and packaged in the same amazing oversized format as our Creepy Archives, Dark Horse Comics has taken great, gruesome care in presenting this groundbreaking material to readers who have been waiting decades to get their claws on it. Eerie magazine, like its killer kin Creepy, features work from many of the masters of comics storytelling. For fans of spectacular spookiness, mind-bending sci-fi, and astonishing artwork, the Eerie Archives library is a must have.

Includes the work of Gray Morrow, Frank Frazetta, Alex Toth, Neal Adams, Joe Orlando, and others!

The first Dark Horse volume of the Creepy Archives enjoyed initial orders of over 4,000 books, proving there is much demand for these classic Warren magazine reprints!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 240 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $49.95.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Collects Eerie (1966-1983 Warren Magazine) #70-74.

Written by Jose Bea, Gerry Boudreau, Bill DuBay, Robert Evans, Budd Lewis, Richard Margopoulos, Doug Moench and Carl Wessler.
Art by Auraleon, Jose Bea, Luis Bermejo, Howard Chaykin, Jose Gual, Ken Kelly, Esteban Maroto, Gonzalo Mayo, Paul Neary, Jose Ortiz, Leopold Sanchez, Sanjulian and Bernie Wrightson.
Foreword by Mike Ploog.

Bizarre science fiction, luminous fantasy, dark psychological drama, and wild western adventure-in the pages of Eerie, these genres were brought together, twisted, and given thrilling touches of the macabre! This volume in the acclaimed Eerie Archives hardcover series includes bonus features

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 294 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Collects Elric: Making of a Sorcerer (2004) #1-4. Written by Michael Moorcock. Art and cover by Walter Simonson. Acclaimed science-fiction/fantasy icon Michael Moorcock teams with comics legend Walter Simonson for this stunning collection that reveals an untold chapter in the life of the classic sword-and-sorcery character Elric. Witness the ascension of Elric to the throne of Melniboné! Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Eye of Newt (2014) #1-4. Story and art by Michael Hague. Legendary illustrator Michael Hague takes readers on a strange and fantastic journey in Eye of Newt! As a young wizard's apprentice, Newt, embarks on a wonderful and perilous quest through the mysterious Netherworld and beyond, he learns a dark secret that could shape his entire destiny! Gorgeously illustrated in the classic fantasy style! For fans of The Hobbit and Harry Potter! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color. NOTE: "If you like fantasy stories this is a must read." - Comic Bastards Cover price $17.99.

March 1944. Cover and illustrations by Lawrence. "The Man Who Was Thursday (A Nightmare)" by G. K. Chesterton and "The Ghost Pirates" by William Hope Hodgson. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white; 144 newsprint pages. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

San Diego Comic Con Exclusive "Wizard" Virgin Cover by Chris Mooneyham Limited to 50.(W) Frank J. Barbiere (A/CA) Chris Mooneyham story FRANK J. BARBIERE art / cover CHRIS MOONEYHAM 'ENTER: THE FORGOTTEN CITY!' In a fantastic valley...far from the eyes of man...Fabian Gray meets THE GUARDIAN OF DREAMS!

Written by Joe Rechthman. Art and Cover by Reilly Brown. This 10 issue series begins as a seemingly unconnected series of MAGICAL TALES ABOUT POWERFUL WIZARDS, gradually merging into a LEGENDARY SAGA. Who is CHRONOMANCER GEORGE OF DREAMS and what is he trying to tell the reader? Visions of the past, premonitions of the future - or something far more sinister that THREATENS THE VERY FABRIC OF THE RUNIVERSE ITSELF?! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Written by Joe Rechthman. Art by Reilly Brown. Cover by Nicola Virella. This 10 issue series begins as a seemingly unconnected series of MAGICAL TALES ABOUT POWERFUL WIZARDS, gradually merging into a LEGENDARY SAGA. Who is CHRONOMANCER GEORGE OF DREAMS and what is he trying to tell the reader? Visions of the past, premonitions of the future - or something far more sinister that THREATENS THE VERY FABRIC OF THE RUNIVERSE ITSELF?! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Written by Joe Rechthman. Art by Reilly Brown. Cover by Alex Moore. This 10 issue series begins as a seemingly unconnected series of MAGICAL TALES ABOUT POWERFUL WIZARDS, gradually merging into a LEGENDARY SAGA. Who is CHRONOMANCER GEORGE OF DREAMS and what is he trying to tell the reader? Visions of the past, premonitions of the future - or something far more sinister that THREATENS THE VERY FABRIC OF THE RUNIVERSE ITSELF?! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Written by Joe Rechthman. Art and Cover by Reilly Brown. SET IN THE NEW FANTASY WORLD OF FORGOTTEN RUNES! This series begins as a seemingly unconnected series of MAGICAL TALES ABOUT POWERFUL WIZARDS, gradually merging into a LEGENDARY SAGA. Who is CHRONOMANCER GEORGE OF DREAMS and what is he trying to tell the reader? Visions of the past, premonitions of the future - or something far more sinister that THREATENS THE VERY FABRIC OF THE RUNIVERSE ITSELF?! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Note : Copies of this issue contain a printing defect in the form of book length dents on cover

Written by Joe Rechthman. Art by Reilly Brown. Cover by Kit Wallis. SET IN THE NEW FANTASY WORLD OF FORGOTTEN RUNES! This series begins as a seemingly unconnected series of MAGICAL TALES ABOUT POWERFUL WIZARDS, gradually merging into a LEGENDARY SAGA. Who is CHRONOMANCER GEORGE OF DREAMS and what is he trying to tell the reader? Visions of the past, premonitions of the future - or something far more sinister that THREATENS THE VERY FABRIC OF THE RUNIVERSE ITSELF?! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Written by Joe Rechthman. Art and Cover by Reilly Brown. SET IN THE NEW FANTASY WORLD OF FORGOTTEN RUNES! This series begins as a seemingly unconnected series of MAGICAL TALES ABOUT POWERFUL WIZARDS, gradually merging into a LEGENDARY SAGA. Who is CHRONOMANCER GEORGE OF DREAMS and what is he trying to tell the reader? Visions of the past, premonitions of the future - or something far more sinister that THREATENS THE VERY FABRIC OF THE RUNIVERSE ITSELF?! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Written by Joe Rechthman. Art and Cover by Reilly Brown. SET IN THE NEW FANTASY WORLD OF FORGOTTEN RUNES! This series begins as a seemingly unconnected series of MAGICAL TALES ABOUT POWERFUL WIZARDS, gradually merging into a LEGENDARY SAGA. Who is CHRONOMANCER GEORGE OF DREAMS and what is he trying to tell the reader? Visions of the past, premonitions of the future - or something far more sinister that THREATENS THE VERY FABRIC OF THE RUNIVERSE ITSELF?! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

(W) Joe Rechthman (A) Reilly Brown (CA) TBD SET IN THE NEW FANTASY WORLD OF FORGOTTEN RUNES! This series begins as a seemingly unconnected series of MAGICAL TALES ABOUT POWERFUL WIZARDS, gradually merging into a LEGENDARY SAGA. Who is CHRONOMANCER GEORGE OF DREAMS and what is he trying to tell the reader? Visions of the past, premonitions of the future - or something far more sinister that THREATENS THE VERY FABRIC OF THE RUNIVERSE ITSELF?! Includes free game code worth $20 for the video game 'Forgotten Universe MMORPG', exclusive to the print edition. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Joe Rechthman. Art and Cover by Reilly Brown. SET IN THE NEW FANTASY WORLD OF FORGOTTEN RUNES! This series begins as a seemingly unconnected series of MAGICAL TALES ABOUT POWERFUL WIZARDS, gradually merging into a LEGENDARY SAGA. Who is CHRONOMANCER GEORGE OF DREAMS and what is he trying to tell the reader? Visions of the past, premonitions of the future - or something far more sinister that THREATENS THE VERY FABRIC OF THE RUNIVERSE ITSELF?! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

One More Day: Part 2 of 4 - Cover by JOE QUESADA. Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils by JOE QUESADA. One More Day continues as J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada present Part 2 of what will be the most talked-about comic event of the year. The stakes have never been higher for Peter Parker. At his darkest hours -- and he's had plenty -- Peter has always had one shoulder to lean on, one person who'd remind him who he is, who he was, and who he can be. Now he's about to lose that person. What would he do...what would you do, if you only had 'One More Day?' PLUS: Director's Cut style extras! Cover price $3.99.

Dynamic Forces Edition - Limited to 50 copies - Signed by Tom Defalco. One More Day: Part 2 of 4 - Cover by JOE QUESADA. Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils by JOE QUESADA. One More Day continues as J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada present Part 2 of what will be the most talked-about comic event of the year. The stakes have never been higher for Peter Parker. At his darkest hours -- and he's had plenty -- Peter has always had one shoulder to lean on, one person who'd remind him who he is, who he was, and who he can be. Now he's about to lose that person. What would he do...what would you do, if you only had 'One More Day?' PLUS: Director's Cut style extras! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Susan Meyer. Stories and Art by Mark Barnard, Jason Sander, ReDaDillio and Rusty Haller. Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! In this issue: "Thule's Gold" by Mark Barnard and Jason Sander; "Get Real" by ReDaDillio; and "Ace & Queenie Part 9" by Rusty Haller. Plus: Illustration by Christina Hanson. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Menace of Moondark!" Guest-starring Night Rider. Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Johnny Blaze is attacked by the sinister magics of a malevolent sorcerer, but luckily help is on the way. The Night Rider is reborn! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thing stars in Hostess ad "Earthly Delights!" Cover price $0.50.

Written by DANIEL WAY. Layouts by JAVIER SALTARES. Finishes & Cover by MARK TEXEIRA. 'VICIOUS CYCLE' The Devil has been set loose on earth and it's Johnny Blaze's - the Ghost Rider's - fault. Determined to atone for his careless actions, Blaze has vowed to track down Lucifer and send The Devil back to where he came from. Dr. Strange, however, has different plans - advising Ghost Rider to cease and desist, immediately. But why? And will Johnny take Dr. Strange's advice? Here's a hint: Has Johnny ever taken anyone's advice? Part 3 (of 5) 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

A Marvel Age Special. Get the inside scoop on the "Siege of Darkness" crossover and the new Midnight Sons trade dress in this 48-page extravaganza, as we explore the dark side of the Marvel Universe! Readers will be privy to an inside look at the talents who create the Midnight Sons and their bizarre adventures. Also includes is behind-the-scenes information on Dr. Strange's move into the Midnight Sons Universe and other macabre Marvel projects in the works. Cover by George Pratt. Cover price $3.95.

Cover by Shelley Pleger. Stories and art by Mike Curtis, John F. Martin, Robert Teague, Shelley Pleger, G. Raymond Eddy, Charlie Wise and Jerry S. Loomis. A short-story anthology set in the world of popular furry series Shanda the Panda. A Lord of the Rings spoof; Quinn meets G. Raymond Eddy's Galen and Bernard; Rainbow and Sissy have scary close calls with dangerous men. 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.99.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). New story: "The Way They Were!", script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom; Valkyrie learns the origins of the Hulk, Namor and Dr. Strange and the Defenders stop Rasputin. Reprints: "Banished to Outer Space", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The military captures Rick and Ross convinces him that they need the Hulk to test a new experimental rocket for national security; Rick tricks the jade giant into the capsule but once it is shot into space, he realizes that Ross deceived him to get rid of his foe. Bird of Prey! starring Sub-Mariner and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. "To Catch a Magician!" starring Doctor Strange and Mr. Rasputin, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Denny O'Neil (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko. "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby; inks by Frank Giacoia; featuring Quasimodo. The Dynamic Defenders! illustration by Sal Buscema. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

"Too Cold a Night for Dying!" Guest-starring Yellowjacket. Plot by Don McGregor and Roger Slifer. Script by Steve Gerber. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Kyle Richmond and Trish Starr's wonderful night at the Lincoln Center is ripped apart by a car bomb! The emergency first responders rush Kyle and Trish to the hospital in hopes of saving their lives! Dr. Strange and Valkyrie are shocked by the bombing and wonder who would want to kill Nighthawk. Likewise across town Henry Pym sees the news report of the Broadway bombing and wonders who would want to kill Trish Starr. Yellowjacket has a prime suspect in mind! And quickly corrals Egghead! In the meantime, the Defenders also have a prime suspect! The Squadron Sinister! However, defeating the Squadron Sinister is much easier said than done! Doctor Strange, Valkyrie, and the Hulk track the squadron to the Crayton Observatory! But their surprise attack falls apart when Doctor Spectrum neutralizes the Hulk and then knocks out his two teammates! Fortunately though, Yellowjacket (acting on a tip from Nighthawk) frees the Defenders and sets up the final showdown back in New York City! The Master of the Mystics Arts, the Green Goliath, Valkyrie, and Yellowjacket vs. Hyperion, Doctor Spectrum, and the Whizzer! Cameo appearance by the Wasp. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hulk, Nighthawk, and Valkyrie. First reprint story: "Namor, now emperor of the sub-sea…" Story and Art by Bill Everett. The Sub-Mariner rushes a critical shipment of influenza serum to Alaska, but encounters many obstacles along the way. Story originally published in Human Torch Comics 3 (circa 1940). Second reprint story: "Witchcraft in the Wax Museum!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Doctor Strange battles Baron Mordo. Story originally published in Strange Tales 121. (Notes: Egghead, Trish Starr, and Hank Pym previously crossed paths in Marvel Feature (1st series) 5. They appear together again in the classic Avengers 217. The Squadron Sinister returns in Avengers Annual 8. Egghead appears next in Defenders 42. This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel Treasury Edition 3 featuring the Mighty Thor.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

"Eelar Moves in Mysterious Ways!" Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Plot by Chris Claremont, Gerry Conway, Scott Edelman, Steve Gerber, Roger Slifer, and Len Wein. Script by Steve Gerber. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Jim Mooney, Mike Esposito, and Dave Hunt. Cover by Ron Wilson and Al Milgrom. Somewhere in the middle of New York Harbor, the Master of the Mystic Arts senses a disturbance in the Earth's time-stream! Valkyrie and the Hulk join Dr. Strange's search and discover a bizarre creature called Eelar! However, the slick human-sized eel slips past the Defenders and attacks the Hudson Tunnel! Meanwhile in Upstate New York, Nighthawk investigates the mysterious crash of a spaceship! A spaceship that belongs to the Guardians of the Galaxy Why have the 31st century guardians come to the 20th century? When Vance Astro, Martinex, and Yondu emerge from their ship, Nighthawk presses them for an answer! But speaking of answers, the Defenders are still looking for one against Eelar…now tearing up Times Square! The slippery eel holds off the Green Goliath and the fourth guardian Charlie-27! However, eventually the 20th century and 31st century super-heroes catch-up with Eelar! Will the Badoon-spawned beast finally go down to defeat? Cameo appearance by the adolescent Vance Astro. Flashback cameos by Trish Starr and the Squadron Sinister. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hulk, Nighthawk, and Valkyrie. First reprint story: "Quoth the Nighthawk, Nevermore!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. A new costumed vigilante, Nighthawk (aka Kyle Richmond), challenges the Man Without Fear! Flashback cameos by Captain America and the Grandmaster. Story originally published in Daredevil (1st series) 62. Notes: The Guardians of the Galaxy previously appeared in Marvel Two-in-One 5. This issue is their 3rd appearance. They appear next in Defenders 26. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro. First appearance of Justice (young Vance Astrovik) Cover price $0.50.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. "Nightmare!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #164), script by Jim Lawrence and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins; Hurling thru the void of space, Strange sees a vision of Victoria Bentley, surrounded by machinery; So he's taken back when he lands on a jungle planet inhabited by savage, monstrous creatures. "The Mystic and the Machine!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #165), script by Jim Lawrence and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins; Strange continues thru the underground tunnel until he comes to a large set of doors. Upon getting them open, he finds a disintegrator ray is waiting for him; After he takes it out with the Flames of Faltine, Yandroth realizes his magic is more potent than he calculated, and uses an Ultra-Spectrum Laser to incinerate Strange's brain. "Nothing Can Halt... Voltorg!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #166), script by Jim Lawrence and Dan Adkins (co-plot), pencils by George Tuska, inks by Dan Adkins; A running battle ensues between Strange and the lightning-hurling Voltorg, which nearly destroys Yandroth's lab before Strange finally takes it out; Yandroth grabs Victoria and uses a "Teleportation" machine to instantly send the two of them to a far-distant world. "This Dream--This Doom!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #167), script by Denny O'Neil and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins; The Ancient One is alive and tells Strange he made Zom believe he was dead so he could pass on his powers to his disciple; With the Cosmic Balance restored he was able to shatter the spell that bound him; In his Himalayan retreat Strange and the Ancient One discover that Victoria Bentley is a prisoner in the Dimension of Dreams. "Exile!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #168), script b Denny O'Neil and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins; Yandroth's shot sends Strange plunging into the abyss, but the Ancient One uses the Trans-Hypnotic Jewel to arrest his fall; Strange uses his Cloak of Levitation to grab Yandroth, but sees the Viking women about to kill Victoria. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by John Romita. All reprints: "Never Bug a Giant! (from Avengers #31), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America, The Wasp and Hawkeye leave for South America to help Goliath; Meanwhile, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch realize how badly they like being Avengers and hope their powers return soon; Goliath and Prince Rey escape to Prince Rey's rebel hideout; He explains how the Keeper controls a powerful cobalt flame, capable of destroying the world; Goliath realizes Prince Rey only wants the flame for his own desires and leaves him; Goliath attacks the Keeper and gets captured. "The Verdict is: Death!" (from Daredevil #20), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Owl kidnaps Matt Murdock to be the defense attorney in a mock trial the fowlish fiend has set up for the judge who sent him to prison. "The World Beyond" (from Strange Tales #122), script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Weary from his struggles against the forces of the supernatural, Strange falls asleep, carelessly forgetting to cast a protective spell over himself, and becomes a prisoner of the Nightmare World!; Nightmare imprisons Strange, the only one who has ever defeated him, then says he looks forward to other victims; But Strange summons The Gulgol, a creature that never sleeps, and Nightmare begs Strange to stop it. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Text/Art: Fred Perry. Class is in session, students! Time for you to learn all about magic in the GD-verse from your professor, Dr. Theodore Diggers, Ph.D. and Th.D. You'll get clear, detailed lessons on the rules, ranges and limits of ether manipulation, both learned and innate. The course will also cover spell circles, magic-user types and magical creature species, with plenty of known examples and illustrations. Learn to cast with the best-or at how to fake it for RPGs, at least! Cover price $3.99.

(W/A) Fred Perry Class is in session, students! Time for you to learn all about magic in the Gold Digger-verse, from your professor Dr. Theodore Diggers, Ph.D. and Th.D. You'll get clear, detailed lessons on the rules, ranges and limits of ether manipulation, both learned and innate. The course will also cover spell circles, magic-user types and magical creature species, with plenty of known examples and illustrations. Learn to cast with the best - or at least how to fake it for RPGs! Cover price $3.99.

by Fred Perry & Doug Dlin The ultimate GD information guide continues! This indispensable handbook series will tell you exactly who's who and what's what in the GD-verse! Get glorious character stats (perfect for GD role-play gaming!), histories, aliases, allegiances and more! Issue two keeps the ball rolling, bursting with info on everything from Jetta to the Lich King, from the Kryn to the Leprechauns! It's GD A to Z! Don't miss a single issue! Cover price $3.95.

Features a reprinting of the contents of issue 2: The apparition commanded the greedy young man to wave "The Wand"...and untold wealth would be his! The 7 page story is drawn by Oscar Novelle. Plus: 6 page story "This Gold Is Mine" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 6 page story "Cargo of Doom" drawn by Dan Spiegle; 6 page story "Dead Man's Target" drawn by Jack Sparling. Cover price $0.25.