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Volume 67 - 1st printing. "Japanese Castles in Korea 1592-98!" Written by Stephen Turnbull. Art by Peter Dennis. The Japanese invasion and occupation of Korea, which lasted from 1592 to 1598, was the only occasion in Japanese history when samurai aggression was turned against a foreign country. During the occupation of Korea the Japanese built 25 wajo or castles. Unlike the castles built in Japan, these fortifications were never developed or modernized after the Japanese departure. The details of late 16th-century castle construction are therefore better preserved than at many other sites. Written by Stephen Turnbull, an expert in the subject, this book examines the castles built by the Japanese in Korea, as well as the use made of existing Korean fortifications, particularly city walls. This resulted in curious hybrid fortifications that dominated the landscape until the Japanese were pushed out of the peninsula by a furious onslaught from huge Chinese armies. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $16.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Army of the German Empire 1870–88!" Written by Albert Seaton. Art by Michael Youens. The army of the German Empire was born out of the once great Prussian army that Napoleon Bonaparte had humbled at the battles of Jena and Auerstadt. The eventual defeat of Napoleon initiated a slow process of military reform that gained momentum during the pan-German and expansionist policies of King william I of Prussia and his chancellor Bismarck. This book charts the consolidation of prussian power and details the structure of the new imperial army that was created after the triumph of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. uniforms and equipment are also examined in full detail. Softcover, 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. "The Austro-Hungarian Army of the Seven Years War!" Written by Albert Seaton. Art by R. Ottenfeld. This book traces the development of the dominance of the Austrian hapsburgs in eastern Europe as they established themselves as eventual rulers of Austria, Hungary, Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia. The latter was the setting for severe fighting as the Austro-Hungarian army tried and failed to resist Prussian attempts to seize the region. The Seven Years War pitted Fredrick the Great of Prussia against Maria Theresa of Austro-Hungary as each struggled for control of their respective empires and dominance of the continent. The organisation, uniforms and equipment of the army is examined and illustrated. Softcover, 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 19 - 2nd and later printings. "The Iron Brigade!" Written by John Selby. Art by Michael Roffe. This book examines the uniforms and equipment, history and organisation of the Iron Brigade during the American Civil War. The major battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg are all covered. Uniforms are shown in full colour artwork. Softcover, 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 54 - 2nd and later printings. "Napoleon's Artillery!" Written by Robert Wilkinson-Latham. Art by Michael Roffe. At the end of the Royalist regime, the artillery arm of the French Army was, as Napoleon was later to declare, 'the finest and best composed corps in Europe.' Designed by the great master of artillery, Jean Baptiste de Gribeauval, the equipment consisted of some of the best pieces in Europe. This book examines the equipment and performance of Napoleon's artillery in the Revolutionary Wars, Napoleonic Wars and Waterloo campaign. The organization of the Imperial Army is also covered, including the key French failure to develop 'Shrapnel' or 'spherical case shot' - a weapon used against them to great effect by the British. Softcover, 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Volume 73 - 1st printing. "The Grenadier Guards!" Written by David Fraser. Art by Angus McBride. General Sir David Fraser tells the story of this famous regiment; their beginnings, customs, battles and traditions from their formation as 'The Royal Regiment of Guards' in 1656 down to our own times. It is a remarkable story that includes Marlborough's campaigns in the struggle against France, the battle of Waterloo, the Crimean War, and of course two World Wars and beyond. Numerous photographs and illustrations populate Sir David's absorbing text, including eight full page colour plates by renowned military artist Angus McBride, with lengthy commentaries examining in detail the uniforms of the Grenadiers from 1865 to the 1970's. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 96 - 1st printing. "Artillery Equipments of the Napoleonic Wars!" Written by Terence Wise. Art by Richard Hook. In the first half of the 18th century the French had been the European leaders in artillery, possessing the only standardised range of pieces. These pieces, were sturdy but extremely heavy. This books shows how at the beginning of the Seven Years' War, Austria seized the lead by introducing new light field pieces - the 3pdr., 6pdr., and 12pdr. guns - and some excellent light howitzers. Other powers adopted this new system, however no complete overarching methodology existed until the implementation of the Gribeauval system, which was to revolutionise the artillery of Europe and make possible the highly efficient field artillery of the Napoleonic Wars. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

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Volume 96 - 2nd and later printings. "Artillery Equipments of the Napoleonic Wars!" Written by Terence Wise. Art by Richard Hook. In the first half of the 18th century the French had been the European leaders in artillery, possessing the only standardised range of pieces. These pieces, were sturdy but extremely heavy. This books shows how at the beginning of the Seven Years' War, Austria seized the lead by introducing new light field pieces - the 3pdr., 6pdr., and 12pdr. guns - and some excellent light howitzers. Other powers adopted this new system, however no complete overarching methodology existed until the implementation of the Gribeauval system, which was to revolutionise the artillery of Europe and make possible the highly efficient field artillery of the Napoleonic Wars. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

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Volume 34- 1st printing. "Confederate Artilleryman 1861-65!" Written by Philip Katcher. Art by Bill Younghusband. In the heady days of the rush to arms in 1861, comparatively few Southern men volunteered for service in the artillery: most preferred the easily accessible glory of the infantry or cavalry. Yet those that did quickly earned the respect of their fellow soldiers, and a reputation for being able to pull through deeper mud, ford deeper springs, shoot faster, swear louder ... than any other class of men in the service. Given that field artillery was invariably deployed in front of the troops that it was supporting, the artillerymen were exposed to a high level of enemy fire, and losses were significant. This title guides the reader through the life and experiences of the Confederate cannoneer - where he came from; how he trained and lived; how he dressed, ate and was equipped; and how he fought. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 77- 1st printing. "French Soldier in Egypt 1798-1801!" Written by Terry Crowdy. Art by Christa Hook. This book concentrates on the dramatic experiences of Napoleon's Army of the Orient in Egypt and the Holy Land. The fighting of the Mamelukes and Turks are covered in depth, detailing desert combat, siege warfare, cavalry skirmishes and the suppression of uprisings. It examines the French treatment of prisoners as well as the fate of captured Frenchmen, and describes caring for the wounded, outbreaks of bubonic plague, and the terrible retreat from Acre in 1799, in accounts by the men who were there. The experiences of infantry, cavalry and sea soldiers of Napoleon's Army of the Orient are brought vividly back to life. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "1946-1947!" Story and art by Walt Kelly. Created in 1946 and 1947, these stories show Walt Kelly refining the style that would serve him so well for his later masterpiece - Pogo. Much of this fourth volume is taken up with an extended four-part cycle of stories -- almost a graphic novel, really! - in which Froggie and the Gang (including Julip the Goat) ship out with Professor Gravy on his showboat for an engagement downriver, which results in a series of action-packed adventures involving fisticuffs, gunfire, fireworks, and horse thieves! Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Western adventure from Charlton, often featuring good guys who end up on the wrong side of the law. A bounty hunter is hired to track down the train robber known as The Smiler. Outlaws get their first acquaintance with the tiny "pepperbox" pistol when they target a harmless-looking tenderfoot. The masked crime-fighter called the Gunmaster takes on the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang and their Gatling gun. The Bounty Hunter; Little Death; Miners of 49; Gunmaster: The Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Marty Taras and others. Harvey presents characters licensed from Paramount's Famous Studios, the most famous of which is super-sized duckling Baby Huey. Baby Huey tries to haul up the anchor, and instead pulls the ship down to a watery grave. A surprise party for Baby Huey doesn't go as planned. On a camping trip, Herman and Katnip chase each other around the trailer, demonstrating how they inspired "Itchy and Scratchy" from The Simpsons. Baby Huey: Surprised Party; Hueys Diary; Red Riding Huey; Playmates; Herman and Katnip: Well-Schooled; Herman and Katnip: On the Trailer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Cream of Contentment," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; A simple remark from Reggie devolves into a pie fight. "There's No Such Things as Ghosts," script and pencils by Bob Bolling; Veronica sets up Betty by inviting her to a party and then giving her the address of an old house rumored to be haunted. "A Write Pal," script and art by Joe Edwards; Two ardent pen pals find they have little to say to each other in person. Betty Pin Up by Dan DeCarlo. "Reel Life," script and pencils by Bob Bolling; Betty and Veronica mistake two talent scouts for gangsters. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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The Phantom Blot in "Secret Sea Raider" with art by Paul Murry. Pin up on back cover. # on cover 10126-607 July. #6 7/66 12c Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Mike Suchorsky. "The Shetland Pirates," art by John Prentice; Sir William Monson is sent to find the Shetland Pirates. Untitled story, script by Jack Oleck, art by Mike Suchorsky; Alpha and Demos are pirates that are captured by the Romans and forced to fight as gladiators. "Blueskin the Pirate"; Blueskin the Pirate has been raiding merchant ships but steals his crew's share of the treasure. "Yardarm Jack" text story. "Glaf of Battle"; Glaf looks for revenge against the pirates that killed his father. One-page Pork-Chop the Pirate story, script and art by Davy Berg. Untitled story, art by Allen Ulmer; Young Philip Ashton stops the pirate El Sac. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing.

Written by Richard Platt. Art by Steve Stone.

Ten outlaws, five fights - ONE WINNER!

What would have happened if a Viking Raider fought a Barbary Corsair? Who would have won - and how? Deadly accurate, VS. Presents: the ultimate contest, plucking from history ten of its most notorious pirates and plunging them into fierce, close-combat action.

Hardcover (Gatefold Cover), 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages (including some Gatefold pages), full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Summer 1941. Cover by Virgil Finlay. Stories by Leigh Brackett "The Dragon-Queen of Jupiter", Nelson S. Bond, Ross Rocklynne, Sam Moskowitz, R.R. Winterbotham, Raymond Z. Gallun, Frederick A. Kummer Jr., Henry Haase, and Ray Cummings. Illustrations by Paul, Don Lynch, Leo Morey, Ed Smalle, and Hannes Bok. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 128 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Winter 1942. Cover by Allen Anderson. Stories by Leigh Brackett, Nelson S. Bond "Colossus of Chaos", Wilbur S. Peacock, Neil R. Jones, Richard Wilson, Harry Cord and Otis A. Kline, Garold S. Hatfield, Robert Abernathy, and Walter Kubilius. Illustrations by Paul, Doolin, Graef, Knight, and Leydenfrost. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 128 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Cover art by Jack Cole. Plastic Man story, art by Jack Cole. Candy story, script and art by Harry Sahle. Stolen Ride text story starring Plastic Man. Dewey Drip story, script and art by Joe Devlin. Spirit story, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Lou Fine. 36 pgs. $.0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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By Ted Naifeh. The exciting final issue is here! Polly has been repeatedly kidnapped and attacked, yet her guile has allowed her to not only survive, but dominate. If she lives through this, will she embrace her destiny of being the Pirate Princess, or will she return to her comfortable Victorian order? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (6 of 6) Cover price $2.99.

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Whitman edition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Cover by William Kent. Stories and art by G. Ellerbrock, William Kent, Kenneth Kennedy, J. R. Williams, Bob Jenney, Clyde Lewis, Fred Harman, Al McWilliams, Gene Ahern, Tom Hickey, Win Smith, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Captured aboard the freighter smuggling munitions, The Masked Pilot and Tom manage to get free and turn the tables on their captors. Martan and Vana's futuristic spaceship catches the attention of Earthbound military forces, as he ponders humankind's warlike ways in language the Silver Surfer would find familiar. On the strange planet, Captain Tornado falls into an enormous web and battles a giant spider. Martan the Marvel Man; Captain Tornado; Wally Williams, American Boy; The Masked Pilot; Gang Busters; Herky; Bobby & Chip; The Hurricane Kids; Our Boarding House; Out Our Way; Bronc Peeler; Shark Egan; Penguin Pete and His Pal Pudgie. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Frank Thomas, E. C. Stoner, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Smilin' Jack tries to teach Rabbit how to fly a plane, but there's a reason he's called "Rabbit." Terry realizes he's walked into the Dragon Lady's stronghold only after he hears her laugh. Dr. Bobbs goes on his first emergency call, in the debut of a medical-drama strip. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Buddies; The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Polly and Her Pals; Spooky; Dr. Bobbs; The War and Tulik; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters; Those Remarkable Engineers. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Nancy Collins. Art by Dean Ormston. Cover by Dean Ormston. It's the Civil War . . . A nation is divided against itself and the once green countryside runs red with blood. Even as the conflict destroys towns and families it serves as bait . . . Bait for a Predator. When two opposing bands of soldiers bear witness to the Predator's gruesome atrocities, they realize they have an enemy greater than each other. But can they lay aside their differences long enough to defeat their common foe? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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U.S. Army instructional digest magazine illustrating proper preventive maintenance methods for care of equipment with comic book style art throughout. Cover by Chuck Kramer. Joe's Dope "Publications, How To Get Them" comic strip. 5-in. x 7 1/4-in., 64 pages, 2-color/partial full color.

Stories and art by Orestes Calpini and Joe Giella. Kids' comics from Hillman, featuring mischievous puppet Punch and his human friend Judy. Punch is captured by a scarecrow family as punishment for making fun, but redeems himself when a straw-loving zebra appears. Sleeping Fatsy McPig is mistaken for a parade balloon and inflated to a huge size with helium, and that's just the start of his troubles. Human fishermen try to catch Captain Codfish, so he decides to turn the tables on them. Punch and Judy; Fatsy McPig; Captain Codfish; Buttons the Rabbit and Officer Hippo; Punch Goes Hunting; Little Horse Feather; Starry Eyes. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Don Perlin and others. Kids' comics from Hillman, featuring mischievous puppet Punch and his human friend Judy. Punch stumbles across the Hokey Pokeys, a lost family of cavemen. Earl the Rich Rabbit buys a Ferris wheel for the local children, but his jealous neighbor McSnargle hits the roof. Cappy and his pirates, seeking treasure, encounter sea serpent Elmer, who would rather be a pirate than a monster. Punch and Judy; Earl the Rich Rabbit; Papa Flies High; Punch the House Wrecker; Bummer, the Little Dutch Drummer of Old New York; Lights Out; Cappy Hotblast the Pirate Parrot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Most Important Man on Earth featuring Franklin D. Roosevelt. Heroine of the Battle of Monmouth featuring Molly Pitcher. White Raja : The First White Ruler of Sarawak featuring James Brooke. Ace of Aces featuring Edward Vernon Rickenbacker. He Ought to Get a Medal text article. The French Cavalier who First Explored the Mississippi featuring La Salle. Angel of Hull House featuring Jane Addams. Everyday Hero featuring George Hicks. The Man Who Wouldn't Be Licked featuring Theodore Rosen. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Story of Democracy," script by Richard Hughes, art by John Blummer; Two boys don't understand what democracy is, so Uncle Sam takes them on a magical journey through history to see it for themselves. "Lawrence of Arabia," art by August Froehlich; The story of T.E. Lawrence, better known as 'Lawrence of Arabia.' "The Story of Stephen Decatur," script by Otto Binder, art by Jack Binder. "Alfred Bernhard Nobel Baron of Peace and War!" "Heroes of the Mounties," art by Maurice Gutwirth. "Daniel Boone Frontiersman," art by Ralph Cone. "I Fight the Nazis" article. "Aces of the Air," art by Will Rowland. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Brian Wood. Art by Matthew Woodson. Cover by Tula Lotay. A standalone one-shot story featuring the lush artwork of Matthew Woodson (Northlanders, Meathaus), this issue takes the American folktale of Molly Pitcher and brings to it fresh relevance as a poignant commentary on the subjects of veterans' rights and women in combat. Not to be missed. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover art by Dick Giordano. The Preying Mantis! starring Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter, O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (later Bronze Tiger), Lady Shiva, and The Preying Mantis, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ric Estrada; Richard Dragon goes head to head against The Preying Mantis. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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"The Big Shot"; Jackie gets a job at the circus as a human cannonball. "Flower Power"; Jackie is inspired to talk to flowers by Mrs. Rich; Chef Pierre also gets in on it, mistaking "flour" for "flower." "Royal Treatment"; Jackie is invited to perform in front of royalty, and he imagines a gig in front of every royal family in the world! "Hide and Seek and Seek…" text story. "Gold Tooth"; While out on a picnic, Richie and Gloria discover a hungry alien robot that eats gold. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Jukka Murtosaari. The Longest Daze, script by Doug Rice, pencils by John Costanza, inks by Brian Garvey; Roger makes an army training film. Life In the Pen, script and pencils by John Blair Moore, inks by Gary Martin; Baby Herman visits a nursery school. Beauty Parlor Bedlam, script by John Blair Moore, pencils by Bill Fugate, inks by Brian Garvey; Jessica visits a beauty parlor. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by Bert Whitman and others. Art by Alex Blum and Bert Whitman. Cover by Alex Blum. A strongman superhero from Fox Feature, descended from the Biblical Samson and sharing his weakness: having his hair cut. Samson and David battle a smuggling ring that is sneaking weapons over the border; Samson and David want to know why their ally Professor Brun is using his super-science inventions to aid crooks; Agent K-51 investigates a Nazi plot to turn Americans against each other by planting a bomb and exploiting the resulting terror. The Defense Trains Mystery; Professor Brun--Criminal?; Fritz Kohler's Plot; The Blind Killers; Small Town, Big Racket; Fu Chu's Brain Paralyzing Gas; S.O.S. Firefly. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Jean-Pierre Pecau. Art by Leo Pilipovic. The Eagle and the Sphinx. 1793, Toulon: Aker saves the life of a young Corsican artillery officer, and finds a man able to demolish the old tyrannies. Six years later, Napoleon leads the French army into Alexandria in Egypt. Lascari, an old knight of the order of Malta, is dispatched on an archeological expedition in search of a forgotten temple, but an ancient curse reappears from the desert. Cover price $5.95.

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. The Unconquerable Woman of Cocha Bamba starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; Hundreds of years in the past, Hippolyte wishes Wonder Woman into existence so she can save some Incan women from annihilation at the hands of Spanish conquistadors. Little Boy Blue story, art by Frank Harry. Cotton-Top Katie story, art by Harry Lampert. The Woman Who Wanted the World starring Sargon the Sorceror, script by John Broome, art by Paul Reinman. Willy Nilly story, art by Frank Harry. The Ghost Galleon starring Wildcat, art by Gil Kane [as Gil Stack]. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.