Comic books in 'Gas Mask', graded by CBCS

Volume 41 -2nd and later printings. "Elite Forces of India and Pakistan!" Written by Kenneth Conboy. Art by Paul Hannon. Influenced by the German use of paratroopers early in World War Two, General Sir Robert Cassels, the Commander-in-Chief India, ordered the formation of an airborne cadre in October 1940. Thus marked the origins of India's first élite units. Pakistan can trace the origins of its own army airborne to the common parentage of British-raised forces. Following the partition from India in August 1947, it raised its own Special Service Group, with individually specialised companies including desert, mountain, ranger and underwater warfare units. This remarkable volume by Kenneth Conboy details the history, organisation, uniforms and insignia of the élite forces of India and Pakistan. Also covered are the elite forces of Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Softcover, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 182 - 1st printing. "British Battle Insignia (1)!" Written by Mike Chappell. Art by Mike Chappell. The British soldiers who marched off to war in 1914 wore only regimental insignia, yet by the time of the armistice in November 1918, insignia in the British Army had undergone a considerable change. Now visible was a bewildering display of coloured devices on uniforms, helmets, vehicles, guns, signboards and flags. Regimental badges remained but were joined by divisional insignia. These were rarely seen in the front line. Instead the 'battle patch' had appeared for combat use. In this beautifully illustrated book Mike Chappell looks at the colourful variety of insignia used by the British Army during the Great War. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 397 - 1st printing. "The Austro-Hungarian Forces in World War I (2)!" Written by Peter Jung. Art by Darko Pavlovic. The part played in the Great War by the armies of the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy is little known to English-speakers, perhaps because 1918 saw the complete destruction of the Empire. Yet it was of great importance, providing nearly all Central Powers forces on the Italian front, huge numbers on the Russian front, the Balkans and even a contingent in Turkey and Palestine. This second volume describes this complex organisation from the accession of Emperor Karl I in November 1916, through the victory of Caporetto and failure of the Piave offensive, to the final Armistice. The text is supported by tables and insignia charts, and illustrated with rare photographs and colourful plates. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 79- 1st printing. "US Doughboy 1916-19!" Written by Thomas Hoff. Art by Adam Hook. Dedicated to the life of the average US soldier during World War I, this book follows the doughboy during the course of the war: from conscription, arrival at a training facility, transportation to Europe, and finally into combat in the trenches. The evolution of the US Army is discussed, and its organization, the tension between Pershing's desire for "open" warfare and the actual reality of trench warfare is examined in detail. Appearance, equipment and weaponry of the American soldier are all featured, along with vivid descriptions of day-to-day experiences and the shock of combat on the front. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

1st printing - Stories and Art by Robert Crumb. Features Robert Crumb's now legendary reaction to Ralph Bakshi's animated feature Fritz the Cat, based on Crumb's Famous Feline, "Fritz the Cat, Superstar", and a back cover collaboration with Harvey Pekar. 28 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: 1st printings have a $0.50 cover price and a Golden Gate Publishing Logo. Cover price $0.50.

2nd printing - Stories and Art by Robert Crumb. Features Robert Crumb's now legendary reaction to Ralph Bakshi's animated feature Fritz the Cat, based on Crumb's Famous Feline, "Fritz the Cat, Superstar", and a back cover collaboration with Harvey Pekar. 28 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: 2nd printings have a $0.75 cover price, a Kitchen Sink Logo, and states "54321" on interior front cover. Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by Joe Simon. Untitled story, script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder), pencils by Pierce Rice; Satan makes the mistake of trying to sabotage Camp Porter in his mad campaign to undermine the U.S. program to defend democracy. Untitled story, art by Al Avison; Jack comes upon the scene of an aged man burying someone, and discovers that he is Dr. Morgan, a scientist who invented the space cruiser and flew to Mars in 1901. Untitled story, art by Edd Ashe; Gary is attending West Point, but his family tradition of serving in the military spurs him on to action before he graduates, and what better way than taking on Luftwaffe Captain Hoch, whose "Khaki Shirts" are planning to dynamite West Point. Untitled story, script by Alfred Harvey, art by Barbara Hall; The origin of the Black Cat. Untitled story, pencils by Pierce Rice, inks by Louis Cazeneuve; Dr. Salle and his companions discover a long lost tomb that contains the remains of General Amron, who was put into a hypnotic sleep by his father some 6000 years before. Untitled story; Traveling to Belgrade, Yugoslavia, on his first assignment, in the disguise of an American reporter, Agent 99 saves a young girl from the Nazis, and tells her that he is there in Yugoslavia to protect her from Gestapo agents. "John Doyle Convicted of Murder," pencils by Pierce Rice, inks by Arthur Cazeneuve; Sentenced to death for murder because of the actions of politicians protecting the real culprit, John Doyle escapes from prison to track down the murderer, and discovers that his girlfriend has been kidnapped by criminals who believe she knows more about the actual murderer than she should. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Preacher (1995-2000) #34-40 and PREACHER SPECIAL: One Man's War (1998), The Story of You Know Who (1996) and The Good Old Boys (1997).

Written by Garth Ennis. Art by STEVE DILLON, PETER SNEJBJERG, CARLOS EZQUERRA and RICHARD CASE. Cover by GLENN FABRY.

For the first time in hardcover, this title collects the story of Jesse Custer's ultimate battle with the Saint of Killers and the forces of Starr - and the catastrophic outcome! Also featuring the Preacher Specials starring Starr, Arseface, and Jody and T.C., the evil bastards of Angelville who haunted the Preacher's childhood.

Hardcover, 368 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $39.99.

From the pages of Preacher, a one-shot revealing the story of one of Jesse Custer's most dangerous foes: Starr. Set before he ever crossed paths with the Reverend Jesse Custer, the villainous leader of the Grail relates his own story--from his pivotal experience as a West German anti-terrorist commando participating in the raid of a captured passenger aircraft, to his subsequent recruitment by the Grail, to his swift and brutal rise to power within the secret society. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Peter Snejbjerg. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. Mature Readers. FC, 64 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $4.95.

San Diego Comic Convention Exclusive Variant Cover by Alex Ross. by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger & Carlos Paul Dynamite Entertainment and Alex Ross unleash Project Superpowers as the 'dynamite' launch of the year continues in our new flagship title! The saga continues as we focus this issue on The Arrow and The Target! In New Shangri-La, the Black Terror leaves his companion and strikes out across the world as more and more heroes are appearing broken free from the power of the Urn! The Terror isn't the only one on the hunt though as the Dynamic Family seeks the heroes for their own means! This powerful series is overseen by Alex Ross, along with writer Jim Krueger and artist Carlos Paul, and is the most powerful comic book event of the year! Plus, each issue of the series features original character design art from Alex Ross himself! Series now extended to 7 issues for the launch of the Project Superpowers from Dynamite! Cover price $2.99.

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. Art and cover by Darick Robertson and Matt Jacobs. The hit comic based on the game concludes! Biological weapons, unhinged commandos, violent creatures and more round out this final issue! New York City stands as a symbol of our nation, but if New York homicide detectives can't rise to the occasion and stop events that are in play, NYC will become a wasteland. 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS. Cover price $3.99.

Reprints from PS The Preventive Maintenance Magazine. Nuclear Biological and Chemical Preventive Maintenance. Saddle Stitched, 5-in x 7-in, 84 Pages, B&W.

Punisher vs. terrorists. Part 1 of 2. Story by Mike Baron. Art by David Ross and Kevin Nowlan. Cover by Mike Mignola. Frank is awakened by muffled gunshots and discovers a murder scene. This sets him on the trail of arms dealers. But what he finds is even more disturbing. Arabs are purchasing plutonium to make a bomb for an act of terrorism some where on United States soil. Continues in next issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Punisher vs. terrorists. Part 1 of 2. Story by Mike Baron. Art by David Ross and Kevin Nowlan. Cover by Mike Mignola. Frank is awakened by muffled gunshots and discovers a murder scene. This sets him on the trail of arms dealers. But what he finds is even more disturbing. Arabs are purchasing plutonium to make a bomb for an act of terrorism some where on United States soil. Continues in next issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Valley Forge, Valley Forge The Slaughter of a U.S. Marine Garrison and the Birth of the Punisher: Part 3 of 6 - Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by GORAN PARLOV Cover by TIM BRADSTREET Garth Ennis concludes his seminal run on PUNISHER -- in style! An eight-man Special Forces Squad has been tasked to bring down the Punisher, by all means necessary. These are hard men, but good men, honorable men -- not the type of men who deserve the Punisher's vengeance. Frank Castle is about to face the ultimate test of his skills and his personal code. To survive, is he willing to cross a line he swore he'd never cross? 32 PGS./Explicit Content ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Reprints Punisher Mini-Series #2 & 3. Painted cover art by Steve Rude. "Circle of Blood Chapter Two: Back to the War," script by Steven Grant, pencils by Mike Zeck, inks by John Beatty; Punisher kills a Kingpin look-alike, starting a gang war. "Circle of Blood Chapter Three: Slaughterday," script by Steven Grant, pencils by Mike Zeck, inks by John Beatty; The Trust has a gang of Punisher look-alikes knocking off mobsters; Punisher tries to bring order to the chaos as innocent people are being killed as well. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Bullseye: Part 5 - Written by JASON AARON Penciled by STEVE DILLON Cover by DAVE JOHSON. Marking the return of Jason Aaron and Steve Dillon's acclaimed PUNISHERMAX this issue finds the Punisher gunning for the Kingpin with the entire NYPD breathing down his neck. The Kingpin is counting on Bullseye to get the Punisher before the Punisher gets him but the assassin has been slowly driving himself crazy trying to figure out the riddle of Frank Castle. 32 PGS./Explicit Content Cover price $3.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Queen and Country: Declassified (2005 Volume 3) #1-3. Written by Antony Johnston and Greg Rucka. Art by Chris Mitten. A conflict in Northern Ireland has the S.A.S. racing to prevent a terrorist bombing which may or may not be an ambush, while at the same time trying to thwart the assassination of a politician who's calling for peace. But can there be peace as generations of conflict continue to exact a fatal toll on the sons and daughters of those that came before? Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $8.95.

Graham Cracker Variant Cover by Clayton Crain. C2E2 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo Exclusive limited to 1,000 copies.

Written by Matt Kindt. Art by Clayton Crain. Cover by Khari Evans. VALIANT FIRST begins in force this May with an all-new vision of the future in RAI #1! The year is 4001 A.D. - led by the artificial intelligence called 'Father,' the island nation of Japan has expanded out of the Pacific and into geosynchronous orbit with the ravaged Earth below. With billions to feed and protect, it has fallen to one solitary guardian to enforce the law of Father's empire - the mysterious folk hero known as Rai. They say he can appear out of nowhere. They say he is a spirit…the ghost of Japan. But when the first murder in a thousand years threatens to topple Father's benevolent reign, Rai will be forced to confront the true face of a nation transformed…and his own long-lost humanity… 32 pages, full color.

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

Cover art by Dan Barry. How the Arson Squad Traps Firebugs, art by Dan Barry. "U.S." Royal, art by Al Plastino. The First Superman, art by Win Mortimer. The Race History Will Never Forget featuring the 1908 New York to Paris Auto Race. Daredevil on Ice featuring Harris Legg. Western story with art by Joe Kubert. The World's Shortest War article, script by David Kahn, art by Raymond Perry. Daniel Boone... Indian Fighter, art by Fred Ray. Scripts by Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, and Bernie Breslauer. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

(W) Stephen Baldwin, Andrew Cosby, Caleb Monroe (A) Julian Totino Tedesco The whole world is falling apart, and CIA agent David Sacker is stuck in the middle of it. He comes face-to-face with the true villains that are behind the planet-wide attacks in this gripping finale. Featuring sensational interiors and cover by hot newcomer artist Julian Totino Tedesco! Cover price $3.99.

The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #59 (92 pgs), with cover art by Joel Pollack. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: ads for Squa Tront, Graphic Story Magazine #9, and Star-Studded Comics #13; Will 1968 Be Comicdom's "Year of Dispair?' by Howard P. Siegel; a report on Southwesterncon 1968 by G.B. Love; a letters column; and classified comic book ads. Edited by G. B. Love. 65-cent cover price. Circulation: over 2,300. Cover price $0.65.

Written by Gerry Finley-Day. Art by Brett Ewins, Cam Kennedy and Colin Wilson. Cover by John McCrea. The adventures of the only surviving Genetic Infantryman continue! In this issue, take in the finale of 'Bagman Blues,' meet the oddball 'Body Looters,' and begin the epic 'All Hell on the Dix-I Front'! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Victor Gischler. Art and Cover by Tazio Bettin. Secret societies, spooky scientists and shuddery scenarios abound as Sally's Wasteland crusade reaches its epic conclusion, but what does this mean for our butt-kicking heroine? Will she save the world and bag the dude of her dreams to boot? Find out all and more in this nail-biting final issue! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Promotional flyer publicizing the upcoming "Sandman Midnight Theatre" series by Neil Gaiman, Matt Wagner, and Teddy Kristiansen. 6-5/8 in. x 10-1/8 in.; full color; 4 pages.

THE TARANTULA ACT I - In the span of years when Morpheus of the Dreaming was held captive by a human sorcerer, the universe knew someone was missing and tried to replace him. In the late 1930s, haunted by dark dreams, Wesley Dodds, a quiet, studious man, the heir to a fabulous fortune, took to wearing a gasmask and going out at night to battle bizarre criminals with names like the Tarantula, the Mist and the Phantom of the World's Fair. Dodds put his foes to sleep with gas and sprinkled sand on them. Somewhere along the line, they took to calling him the Sandman. The curtain goes up on SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE! Matt Wagner is the regular writer, with rotating artists on each story arc. The first storyline is drawn by Guy Davis. Together, Wagner and Davis team up to create baroque new tales of a mysterious night avenger, combining the relentless plotting of a hardboiled detective novel and the subtle psychological ambiguities of classic film noir. In the premiere issue, Dodds follows the trail of the Tarantula, a mysterious kidnapper who wants the last dance on every young woman's card. Painted photo cover by Gavin Wilson. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

THE FACE, Part 1 of 4 - A new murderer makes his mark and Wesley Dodds must again don his mask or confront dark dreams in this first part of a new storyline. The mysterious villain the Face takes only heads and the Chinatown gangs will take to the streets if the Golden Age Sandman doesn't find the killer first. Written by Matt Wagner, with art by John Watkiss. Photo cover by Gavin Wilson, with a fluorescent fifth color. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

THE BRUTE, Part 2 of 4 - Wesley Dodds delves deeper into the ugly world of illegal boxing, while Dian finds an unwanted child. Written by Matt Wagner, with art by R.G. Taylor. Photo cover by Gavin Wilson. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

THE VAMP, Part 1 of 4 - Even as his relationship with Dian Belmont ignites, Wesley Dodds must contend with dark dreams of brutal murders - handsome young socialites found completely drained of blood. Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, with art by Guy Davis. Photo cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

THE VAMP, Part 2 of 4 - The Golden Age Sandman continues to seek the truth behind the Vamp's bizarre murder spree, while Dian and Wesley are drawn further into a beguiling web of intrigue. Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, with art by Guy Davis. Photo cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

THE VAMP, Part 3 of 4 - As Dian's friend Carol is drawn further into a web of murderous intrigue, the seductive Vamp sets her sights on Wesley Dodds, unaware that he is the Sandman. Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, with art by Guy Davis. Photo cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

THE VAMP, Part 4 of 4 - Lives are shattered and left in ruin as the Golden Age Sandman reveals the identity of the elusive Vamp, while the course of Dian Belmont and Wesley Dodds's relationship takes an unexpected turn. Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, with art by Guy Davis. Photo cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

THE SCORPION, Part 1 of 4 - The stakes are high for the Golden Age Sandman when Dian becomes the target of the Scorpion, a serial killer who wields a poison-tipped whip. Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, with art by Guy Davis. Photo cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

DR. DEATH, Act 1 of 4 - The elderly in Manhattan are dying under mysterious circumstances. The Golden Age Sandman suspects foul play, but in seeking the killer, Wesley Dodds may end up exposing his secret identity to Dian. Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, with layouts by Guy Davis and finished art by Vince Locke. Photo cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

NIGHT OF THE BUTCHER, Act 2 of 4 - As the Butcher's insatiable appetite continues unabated, the Golden Age Sandman's dreams become violent nightmares. Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, with art by Guy Davis. Photo cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $2.25.

NIGHT OF THE BUTCHER, Act 3 of 4 - Without the help of his precognitive dreams or the sustaining love of Dian, Wesley Dodds may well become the Butcher's next meal. Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, with art by Guy Davis. Photo cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning. Suggested for Mature Readers. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

THE HOURMAN, Act I of IV - A new vigilante moves in on the Golden Age Sandman's turf - Rex Tyler, the Man of the Hour. Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, with art by Guy Davis. Photo cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning. Suggested for Mature Readers. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

Cover photo by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning. The Python Act Three, script by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, art by Warren Pleece; The Python's grip continues to tighten on the city and provides lots of trouble for the Golden Age Sandman--both in terms of the case and his relationship with Dian. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.