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Dark Horse Comics (1992) 1 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-248C197-009

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Cover by Dave Dorman. Dark Horse proudly presents the newest addition to our winning stable: Dark Horse Comics! This monthly, color anthology will feature some of the hottest properties and creators in the known universe. Some of the storylines presented in the pages of Dark Horse Comics will spin off into their own monthly series. The first issue features a Predator story by Ian Edginton and Rick Leonardi; a RoboCop tale by John Arcudi (Aliens: Genocide) and John Paul Leon that marks the beginning of a major new series; "Renegade" by Chris Claremont (X-Men) and Vince Giarrano, which will introduce characters and situations that will be used in Claremont's upcoming Aliens vs. Predator series; and "Time Cop" by Mark Verheiden (Predator: Race War), Wayne Losey, and Chris Warner (Aliens vs. Predator). Plus, a special double-gatefold cover featuring all the characters painted by none other than Dave Dorman. Don't miss placing your bets on this pony -- it's sure to be a winner! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-1DA1FC5-002

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Cover by Mike Mignola. Join John Arcudi (Aliens: Genocide, The Mask), red-hot newcomer John Paul Leon, Jeff Albrecht, and RoboCop for a shopping spree at Insane Izzy's. "Renegade" by Chris Claremont (X-Men) and Vince Giarrano concludes in this issue, and sets the stage for Claremont's new Aliens vs. Predator series. Also, Ian Edginton and Rick Leonardi wrap up their Predator tale. Want more? You got it! "Time Cop," written by Mark Verheiden (The American) with pencils by Phil Hester, and inks by Chris Warner (Aliens vs. Predator) rounds out this month's stable. Color cover by Mike Mignola. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-052

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Cover by Leo Duranona. Month after month, Dark Horse Comics brings you four times the excitement of any other comic on the planet! Think we're crazy? Wait `til you read "Mad Dogs on the Loose" by John Arcudi, Andy Dimitt, and Chris Warner. The Predator's hunting grounds move to Japan in "Blood Feud" by Neal Barrett, Jr. (Hard Looks), and Leo Duranona (Race of Scorpions). "Aliens: Horror Show" continues, written by Sarah Byam (Billi 99) with art by David Roach (2000 AD), and the second chapter of "Indiana Jones and the Shrine of the Sea Devil" continues with story and art by Gary Gianni (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Hard Looks). Color Predator cover by Duranona. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-005

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Cover by Dave Dorman. Tired of fad diets and boring exercise? Let Dark Horse do the work, so you won't have to. Burn fat along with "Mad Dogs on the Loose" by John Arcudi, Andy Dimitt, and Chris Warner. The Predator hunts and slims your waist in "Blood Feud" by Neal Barrett, Jr. and Leo Duranona (Race of Scorpions). "Aliens: Horror Show" continues, written by Sarah Byam (Billi 99) with art by David Roach (2000 AD) and the third chapter of "Indiana Jones and the Shrine of the Sea Devil," with story and art by Gary Gianni (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Hard Looks). Color Indiana Jones cover painting by Gary Gianni. So good, and good for you. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 8 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-008

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Cover by Joe Phillips and Wade Grawbadger. Dark Horse Comics introduces comicdom's newest hero, "X," a violent force against crime in the dark and gritty underbelly of the city. Also included this issue is the premiere of a new James Bond adventure, "Light of My Death," and the continuation of our "RoboCop: Invasions" and "Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi" stories. "X" marks the spot on the comic racks this month. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-055

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Cover by Ray Lago. This month the action comes to a head as we wrap up our "Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi" and "RoboCop: Invasions" storylines, learn a little bit more about the mysterious "X," and delve deeper into James Bond's latest travails. You won't want to miss this issue of DHC, as all four of these stories will be leading into upcoming Dark Horse miniseries. To top this issue off, we've found the perfect RoboCop cover artist in Ray Lago, who provides a truly stunning fully-painted cover. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 10 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-010

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Cover by John Watkiss. Starting this month are two exciting new features in Dark Horse Comics. For all of you Godzilla fans out there, we've got a new two-part tale of the King of the Monsters that sets the stage for an infestation of monsters in Dark Horse's future. We've also got the beginning of a beautifully rendered three-part African story of that monomaniacal hunter of the Galaxy, Predator. As if that weren't enough, we're also wrapping up the three-part introductory story of "Who is X?" as well as bringing you Part 3 of "James Bond: Light of My Death." That's Bond. James Bond... in a very debonair color cover drawn by John Watkiss. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 13 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-013

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Cover by Kilian Plunkett. Okay, what are the odds here? A small group of Colonial Marines, deep underground, with no usable transport and minimal firepower. Forty bazillion ill-tempered Aliens. Could be bad. Find out for sure in part 2 of "Aliens: Backsplash"! It's just a paintball game, right? Nothing to cry over. In "Predator: Bad Blood," part 2, Chris discovers that not all the players are obnoxious city slickers. Nor are they all human. Also in this issue... There's nothing wrong with doing a little research... unless your research involves the deadliest organism on Earth. Catch "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," part 1 of a new 4-part "Thing" series. Forget the skies -- watch your back! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 14 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-014

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Cover by Jim Rohn. Dark Horse Comics #14 premieres part one of "The Mark: Taking Back the Streets," a sharp-edged tale of a country torn by revolution. Lutzany's current leader, The Archon, leaves for the United States. But will he be able to return or will he become Lutzany's newest political exile? Also this month, in the final installment of "Predator: Bad Blood," the Predator decides it's time to really go to town... with a vengeance. Although laboratories are supposed to be safe, clean, and efficient, when tempers flare, accidents can happen. In part 2 of "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," when accidents happen, THINGS get very much out of control. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 15 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-015

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Cover by John Higgins. "The Mark: What Goes Around" concludes in this issue of Dark Horse Comics when the Archon, Lutzany's despotic leader, finds himself in America at a time when his country is ripped apart by revolution and riot. But the Archon has his own plan and no revolution in the world can stop it now. Gerald Coile was a smuggler of Alien products -- Royal Jelly, Xeno-Zip, and... other "things." It was a lucrative occupation, but without retirement benefits, so he arranged his own retirement benefits via the Drug Enforcement Agency. In part 1 of "Aliens: Cargo," he discovers that such a plan definitely has a down side. Also, in part 3 of "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," the scientific team aboard the Donachek discovers that their research really can get the best of them. What can you do when your experiment has its own hidden and horrifying agenda? FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 16 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-016

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Cover by George Pratt. Tony Vincenzo is what you might call "a family man." So is Bernie Jinks. Up until now, they had their own little disputes in the heart of Manhattan. But this time around someone's knocking off both Vincenzo's and Jinks' boys. Vincenzo's in the slammer, but he isn't telling everything. The truth is too unbelievable. But he has a plan. Don't miss this issue's premiere of "Predator: The Hunted City." Also, "Aliens: Cargo" concludes in this issue with part 2 as Coile realizes being trapped with an Alien isn't as bad as he thought -- after all, he has his wits and a five-minute head start. What more do you need when you're faced with the universe's most voracious and hungry xenomorph? In the pyrokinetic conclusion to "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," Douglas finally realizes what he has unleashed, and it's up to him to stop The Thing in its tracks -- even if it means sacrificing himself in the process! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 17 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-017

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Cover by Bill Hughes. To his tribe, Suom isn't yet a man. But he has seen the Night Reaper, whose hideous reign of fear and death strikes at night and steals away by morning. Only Suom has seen the face of the Reaper and survived, and only he can conquer this beast in part one of "Alien," featuring beautiful art by Paul Mendoza and the story of a horrifying coming of age by John Arcudi. It was a time before the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. Dark Horse Comics is proud to debut "Droids," its latest Star Wars tale, featuring C-3PO and R2-D2, caught in the crossfire between Olag, a ruthless trader, and a deadly battle droid. Part 2 of "Predator: The Hunted City" continues as Max is pursued by warring families, each intent on discovering who or... what... has been killing them off. The only thing they know for sure is that Max knows more than he's telling -- and they'll beat it out of him if they have to. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 18 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-018

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Cover by Paul Mendoza. Dark Horse Comics #18 features part 2 of "Alien," John Arcudi's terrifying tale of a village ripped apart by the mysterious Night Reaper. Young Suom and his hunting party finally locate the beast, but it may be the last thing they ever do. In part 2 of "Droids," IG-88, the infamous battledroid, forces R2-D2 to help steal a spaceship in a daring escape from the Hosk space station. And finally, everybody on the streets knows that Tony Vincenzo always finishes a fight. In the taut conclusion to "Predator: The Hunted City," he gets his chance. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 19 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-019

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Cover by Rick Leonardi and Jimmy Palmioti. Strap in and hold on, because Dark Horse Comics is about to catapult you back to Arcadia and the mysterious vigilante known only as X. X's debut in Dark Horse Comics #8 rocked the world of comics, and we're about to do it again with a new, stunning tale of deceit, double-cross, and revenge in "Welcome to the Jungle"! Next, after a daring escape in a stolen spaceship from the moonbase Hosk, Artoo-Detoo, See-Threepio, and their damaged battledroid captor are pursued by the ruthless Olag Greck. The battledroid proves to be an elusive quarry, but Olag Greck has a Corellian pilot who is determined to score a direct hit! Don't miss this final chapter in the "Star Wars: Droids" tale! And, in part 3 of John Arcudi's "Alien," the Faceless One may have saved Suom and Shius from the deadly Night Reaper, but at what cost to them, their village, and the future of Suom's tribe? FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 21 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-021

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Cover by Nelson. This issue of Dark Horse Comics showcases Mecha, in his first solo run in nearly a year. As one of Golden City's and -- more importantly -- Grace's superheroes, Mecha goes where he's told to go, and in "Urban Renewal," the action takes him to Chicago to stop a team of city-wrecking supervillians. Also, in the blood and dust-streaked conclusion to "Predator: Blood on Two-Witch Mountain," Enoch's grandfather faces his own devil under the hot desert sun. And don't expect the Predator to lose this time! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 22 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-022

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Cover by Ronnie Del Carmen. You better stock up on ammo, because this issue of Dark Horse Comics brings you "Aliens: Mondo Pest," a new solo adventure of Herk Mondo, that cigar-chomping, tail-kicking Alien-hunter extraordinaire! Mondo answers a general distress call, hoping for a hefty bit of dosh from a bunch of grateful colonists, but finds himself at the business end of the planetary defense system... All this and bugs too! Also, in part 2 of "Mecha: Urban Renewal," Mecha realizes that he may be on the wrong side in this urban war and the cost of his commitment may be too high to keep! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 23 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-023

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Cover by Ted Naifeh. The Way of the Flesh, a mysterious and twisted cult, has targeted Steel Harbor and -- worse -- the Hammerhead Bar as its latest conquest. But the Hammerhead has its own defender: Avram Roman, better known as The Machine! This issue of Dark Horse Comics brings you part 1 of "The Machine: Under My Skin," written by Eric Luke and pencilled by Howard Cobb. If you haven't tried the Comics' Greatest World line of superheroes, here's your opportunity! Also, don't miss part 2 of "Aliens: Mondo Pest." A wounded Herk Mondo escapes from the underground hive, but finds the terraformer colony overrun with Aliens! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 24 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-024

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Cover by Nelson. Eric Luke (Ghost Special) and Howard Cobb (Virus) bring you the stunning finale of "The Machine: Under My Skin," in Dark Horse Comics #24. The twisted creature Flesh controls Mecha for now, but when The Machine dives into the fray, two superheroes may be more than it can handle. The result is too terrible to contemplate, but judge for yourself. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 25 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-025

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Cover by Russ Heath, Paul Mendza and Jim Royal. We've got a double bill this issue that would sell out any movie house in the country! In "James Bond: Minute of Midnight," a saboteur holds the fate of the world in his hands, prepared to unleash a nuclear holocaust of unimaginable proportions. Can James Bond, the British Secret Service's agent extraordinaire, stop the madman? Catch the mile-a-minute excitement from Doug Moench and comics legend Russ Heath as they take you on Bond's most thrilling adventure yet! Also in this issue, Randy Stradley and Phill Norwood bring you "Aliens vs. Predator: Blood Time," a violent glimpse into alien rites of passage. The price of failure is death! Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 34 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #21-22F6136-024

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Cover by Chris Warner. This issue of Dark Horse's premier title features the fantastic climax of Book Two of Leopoldo Duranona's Race of Scorpions, the final episode of the current adventures of Michael Kraiger's radioactive misfit, The Zone, and a special Aliens story by Chris Warner and Randy Stradley that will kick off one of Dark Horse's most exciting projects! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 36A CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-22F6136-025

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Cover by Chris Warner. The most eagerly-awaited storyline begins in this month's issue of Dark Horse Presents! They are the galaxy's most deadly alien races; now, the time has come for them to meet at last! It's the Aliens and Predator together in one story! The confrontation of the century brought to you by Randy Stradley and film designer (The Abyss and Robocop II) Phillip Norwood! The story will then continue in a full-color miniseries coming out next month! Also, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennet continue the story of The Heartbreakers--beautiful and deadly clones! Plus, the further "sword and sorcery" adventures of Delia and Celia by Gary Davis! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 36B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Chris Warner Variant.

Label #19-2A9840C-013

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Cover by Chris Warner. The most eagerly-awaited storyline begins in this month's issue of Dark Horse Presents! They are the galaxy's most deadly alien races; now, the time has come for them to meet at last! It's the Aliens and Predator together in one story! The confrontation of the century brought to you by Randy Stradley and film designer (The Abyss and Robocop II) Phillip Norwood! The story will then continue in a full-color miniseries coming out next month! Also, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennet continue the story of The Heartbreakers--beautiful and deadly clones! Plus, the further "sword and sorcery" adventures of Delia and Celia by Gary Davis! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 50 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-015

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Cover by Paul Guinan. Paul Guinan's Heartbreakers have seemingly found the perfect hiding place from the corporate powerbrokers who are after Dr. Therese Sorenson's cloning technology. There's danger afoot amid the distant mining colonies of the Asteroid Belt where the good doctor and her lovely, but deadly, clones lie in waiting. Also, the mysterious Harlequin furthers his search for the missing body of this dead lover. Harlequin is written by Stephen Csutoras and illustrated by Stefano (Kafka) Gaudiano. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 55 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-3F879FE-002

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Cover by Frank Miller. In chapter two of the prelude to John Byrne's The Next Men comic, the mutants wake up in a strange new world and discover everything they thought they knew is wrong! In Homicide, John Arcudi and Gray Morrow give Detective Ford a chance to the book on a ten-year-old case...or not. Then, Cliff Biggers, Brett Brooks and Dave Johnson unleash Earth Boys. What chance do four teenagers have against the untamed universe? Better yet...what chance does the universe have against them?! Finally, "Violent Marv" turns Frank Miller's Sin City upside down in his quest for Goldie's killer. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 56 CBCS 9.8

Label #19-2A9840C-020

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Cover by Frank Miller, John Byrne, Paul Guinan and Dave Johnson. DHP's third giant-sized annual promises to be the best one yet! Frank Miller's ongoing adventure series Sin City headlines this all-star issue, which also includes part three of the four-part introduction to The Next Men by John Byrne; a two-part prologue to Aliens: Genocide by writer John Arcudi and artists Tony Atkins and Paul Guinan (Terminator); "Eldgytha," a tale of medieval sex and savagery by Rick Geary (who also provides the issue with a stunning back cover); the wacky adventures of Cliff Biggers, Brett Brooks, and Dave Johnson's Earth Boys; a bizarre case from the private files of The Creep, by John Arcudi and Dale Eaglesham; and misguided sorcery in Jo Duffy and Jo Chacon's Fancies. This is one issue you can't afford to miss. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 56 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-027

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Cover by Frank Miller, John Byrne, Paul Guinan and Dave Johnson. DHP's third giant-sized annual promises to be the best one yet! Frank Miller's ongoing adventure series Sin City headlines this all-star issue, which also includes part three of the four-part introduction to The Next Men by John Byrne; a two-part prologue to Aliens: Genocide by writer John Arcudi and artists Tony Atkins and Paul Guinan (Terminator); "Eldgytha," a tale of medieval sex and savagery by Rick Geary (who also provides the issue with a stunning back cover); the wacky adventures of Cliff Biggers, Brett Brooks, and Dave Johnson's Earth Boys; a bizarre case from the private files of The Creep, by John Arcudi and Dale Eaglesham; and misguided sorcery in Jo Duffy and Jo Chacon's Fancies. This is one issue you can't afford to miss. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 61 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-023

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Cover by Frank Miller. Still on the trail of Goldie's killer, Marv seeks new clues in Sin City's red light district. Story and art by Frank Miller. Only one more issue to go in this acclaimed serial! In The Creep, Oxel Karnhus brand new gun proves itself a necessary tool. Story by John Arcudi, art by Dale Eaglesham. And in Earth Boys, our four heroes leave the president a gift that keeps on giving--giving alien invaders directions to Earth, that is! Story by Cliff Biggers and Brett Brooks, art by David Johnson. Full-color cover by Frank Miller & Lynn Varley. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 67 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-024

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Cover by Ray Largo and Jordan Raskin . Beginning in this double-sized issue: Part 1 of a three-part lead-in to the upcoming miniseries, Predator: Race War. Story by novelist Andrew Vachss (Hard Looks), adapted by Randy Stradley (Aliens vs. Predator) and artists Jordan Raskin and John Beatty (Punisher). Also in this issue: the tragic conclusion to "An Accidental Death," by Ed Brubaker and Eric Shanower; "The Selfish Giant" (based on the Oscar Wilde short story) by P. Craig Russell; "Money For Nothing," by Jo Duffy and Maya Sakamoto; and, from Rich Hedden and Tom McWeeney's Roachmill, the wacky, behind-the-scenes-at-Dark-Horse exposé: "Zoo-Lou vs. Editor"! Cover by Ray Lago (Hellraiser). 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 68 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-058

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Cover by Ray Largo. In part two of the three-part introduction to "Predator: Race War," a government-sanctioned task force is tracking Predator activity across the globe, and they've come to one conclusion: You have to hire a killer to find a killer. Story by novelist Andrew Vachss (Hard Looks), adapted by Randy Stradley (Aliens vs. Predator) and artists Jordan Raskin and John Beatty (Punisher). Also: "Swimming Lessons," by Jo Duffy and Maya Sakamoto -- a tie-in to their self-published Nestrobber series; prehistoric adventure in "Paleolove," by Gary Davis; and, from Eddie Campbell, sly looks at modern life! Painted cover by Ray Lago (Hellraiser). 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 69 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-062

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Cover by Ray Largo. Meet Cross: outlaw, freelance avenger, and, when the situation calls for it, professional killer. He's just the kind of person the Predators might take an interest in -- which is why the government's Predator Task Force wants him! Next month Predator: Race War debuts as a four-issue color miniseries. Story by novelist Andrew Vachss (Hard Looks), adapted by Randy Stradley (Aliens vs. Predator) and artists Jordan Raskin and John Beatty (Punisher). Also: Jo Duffy and Maya Sakamoto's Nestrobber preview concludes, and the heroine of Gary Davis' "Paleolove" seeks a love potion from Mudwike, the dwarf. Painted cover by Ray Lago (Hellraiser). B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Deadline U.S.A. (1992 Dark Horse 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-027

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Hang loose, pilgrim - Stone Cold DEADLINE U.S.A. #8 comin' right back at ya! This issue presents the cosmic conclusion to D'israeli's Timulo, the mutant madness of Dave Cooper's My Life as a Rhythmatist, the extramarital exploits of Johnny Nemo by Peter Milligan and Brett Ewins, plus work by Julie Hollings, Shaky Kane, Brian Iverson, Nick Abadzis, Phil Hester, and more! And don't forget to bone up on the alternative music feature, tiger - there'll be a test later! Cover price $3.95.

Decade of Dark Horse Comics (1996) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-001

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Cover by Allen Nunis. Star Wars, Nexus, and Ghost -- three all-new stories in one great comic! Dark Horse continues its tenth-anniversary celebration in the second issue of A Decade of Dark Horse, featuring Jabba the Hutt's first meeting with Salacious Crumb; Ursula's not-so-subtle mind games with Nexus; and a startling physical transformation for Ghost! Such an incredible line-up of stories by such an incredible line-up of writers and artists! Who could not celebrate?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 1 CBCS 8.0 SS Rudy Nebres

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Rudy Nebres (on 4th page). Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-004

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Cover by Frank Frazetta. Written by Stan Lee, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, John Poscik, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, Thomas Blackshear, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. In this issue: A philosophical tale about God with Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, and his herald the Silver Surfer in "The Answer" by Stan Lee, John Buscema and Rudy Nebres (with colors by Rick Veitch). Plus: Selah defies her father, Olbar, to be with Malak in the ElfQuest story "Homespun" by Wendy Pini; "Aware" by Leopoldo Duranona; "For the Next 60 Seconds" by Bob Larkin; "Aknaton (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter I)" by Jim Starlin; "Lullabye of Bedlam" by Ray Rue; "Elfspire" (preview excerpt of an illustrated text story) by John Poscik and Thomas Blackshear; 1-pagers by Mirko Ilic - "History of Human Absurdity Part 1," "The Victor" and "Shakti"; "Convert" by Ernie Colon; "Heads" by Arthur Suydam; "Za! (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter II)" by Starlin; "Juliet (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter III)" by Starlin; "Detour" (text story with one illustration) by George Bush; and "Topaz" by Carl Potts. Plus: Feedback comments on Epic Illustrated from Neal Adams, Ray Bradbury, George Pal, Joseph Stefano and Ian Summers. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 30 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-225B7AF-002

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Cover art by Berni Wrightson. The End of the Earth (Chapter Five) (Table of Contents)--The Last Galactus Story, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. Selling Insurance starring Cerebus, script by Dave Sim, pencils by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds), inks by Dave Sim and Gerhard. The Girl Next Door starring Cerebus, script by Dave Sim, pencils by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds), inks by Dave Sim and Gerhard. Infinity: Where Rock and Fantasy Art Meet article, art by Glenn Pepple, Anita Barbour, Daina Graziunas, Jim Starlin, Berni Wrightson, Jeffrey Jones, Alin Wilson, Jon Jay Muth, Dan Green, and Alex Bialy. Cobalt- 60 story, script by Larry Todd, art by Mark Bode. Unicorn Autumn text story by Archie Goodwin, art by Alix Berenzy. Mediaview article by Dennis O'Neil. The Sign, script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Kent Williams. An Epic History featuring Dreadstar article by James P. Starlin. Raven Banner Marvel Graphic Novel Preview, script by Alan Zelenetz, art by Charles Vess. Journey to Outer Earth, script and art by Rick Geary. Toadswart story, script and art by Tim Conrad. The Fix, script and art by Pepe Moreno. 100 pgs. June, 1985. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 33 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition Contains Subscription Insert.

Label #23-2463D2B-002

Cover pencils by Phil Hale. The Dweller in Darkness (Chapter Eight)--The Last Galactus Story, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek. Reaching Out starring Dr. Watchstop, script and art by Ken Macklin. Beating the Heat starring Dr. Watchstop, script and art by Ken Macklin. Illustrated text piece on Tim Conrad's portfolio. Briar Rose, script by Lynn Parrish, art by Kent Williams. Final Passage (Chapter VIII) starring Toadswart, script and art by Tim Conrad. Mediaview article by Dennis O'Neil. Fish Story, script by Mike Baron, art by John Totleben. Ein Heldentraum, script by Patrick Mason, art by P. Craig Russell; Goethe adaptation. Snowmen, script and pencils by Kent Williams. Snickers That's Entertainment, script by Kevin Duane, art by Mark Bode. The Champion, script by Doug Moench and Gene Day, art by Dan Day. Johnny Badhair, script and pencils by Phil Hale. 100 pgs. Dec, 1985. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 2 CBCS 9.8

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Label #22-2FA3252-021

Cover art by Alex Saviuk and Klaus Janson. Save the Tiger Part 2: The Bad Guy starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 2: First Witness starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 2: Bait starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. Cold War starring The Captain, script and art by Al Milgrom. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 70 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

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Label #21-289E094-010

Rob Liefeld cover; Wolverine & Ghost Rider in "Acts of Vengeance - Part 7: Confession is Good for the Soulless" by Howard Mackie (script) & Mark Texeira (art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 3: One Good Soul" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 2: Summertime Blues" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Dark Star, Starlight, & Black Widow in "One into Three Won't Go!" by Robert Campanell (script) & Larry Alexander (art); Deathwatch, The Presence appearance. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 85 CBCS 9.2 SS

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Jae Lee (On Back Cover)

Label #21-3D82531-001

Cover art by Sam Kieth. Blood Hungry Part 1: First Scent starring Wolverine, script by Peter David, art by Sam Kieth. Life During War Time Part 4: Fire In The Hole starring Firestar, script by Marcus McLaurin and Marie Javins, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy and Jose Marzan. Just Friends Part 1: Professor! starring Beast, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Rob Liefeld and Jae Lee, inks by Tim Dzon. The Dude In the Really Rad Armor! starring Speedball, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Chris Ivy. Back cover pencils by Jae Lee. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.5 SS Michael Golden

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Verified Signature: Michael Golden. Direct Edition.

Label #22-0668043-010

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Cover art by Michael Golden. To Sacrifice My Soul..., script by Chris Claremont, art by Michael Golden; Brainchild devolves Angel and Spider-Man into hideous monsters and sends them out to battle Ka-Zar and the Fall People; Tanya is captured and when Brainchild devolves her as well, Lykos gets involved and sucks the mutation out of his woman and our heroes returning them to normal but, unfortunately, causing him to transform into Sauron; Spidey and Angel leave the Savage Land with Sauron still at large. Annihilation, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Armando Gil; While working on a cure for Ben Grimm, Reed accidentally allows Annihilus access to our world. Trevor Von Eeden Mister Fantastic back cover art. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-470573A-009

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Wraparound cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod. Into the Land of Death..., script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod; On the hunt for Sauron, the X-Men invade the Savage Land only to quickly be engaged in battle with the Mutates; The X-Men are defeated and all but Angel are captured and taken to Sauron and Zaladane. Swashbucklers, script by Charlie Boatner, pencils by Trevor von Eeden, inks by Joe Rubinstein; El Aguila duels with Hawkeye to destroy a mind-control device. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-2496D64-003

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Wraparound cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod. Into the Land of Death..., script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod; On the hunt for Sauron, the X-Men invade the Savage Land only to quickly be engaged in battle with the Mutates; The X-Men are defeated and all but Angel are captured and taken to Sauron and Zaladane. Swashbucklers, script by Charlie Boatner, pencils by Trevor von Eeden, inks by Joe Rubinstein; El Aguila duels with Hawkeye to destroy a mind-control device. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.2

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Label #21-2496D64-004

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Wraparound cover art by Paul Smith. Lost Souls!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Paul Smith, inks by Terry Austin; With the rest of the X-Men captured by Sauron, it is up to Angel and Ka-Zar to mount a rescue; Xavier cures Karl Lykos of being Sauron for good (or so he thinks). Mindgame starring Deathlok, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Bob Downs. Ordeal! starring Iron Man, script by David Winn (visual plot) and David Michelinie (final plot; scripting), pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Dan Green. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-2496D64-005

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Wraparound cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by P. Craig Russell. "To Steal the Sorcerer's Soul!", script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Marshall Rogers (breakdowns) and P. Craig Russell (finishes), inks by P. Craig Russell; Hungry for power, Nicodemus attempts to steal Doctor Strange's abilities. Strange and Clea work together to set things right; Continued from events in The Defenders #53. "Shall Freedom Endure...," script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by John Beatty; Captain America encounters Stryker Jr. Shooter's Page article, script and art by Jim Shooter. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-2496D64-007

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Last $1.25 cover price. Cover pencils by Joe Barney, inks by George Freeman. With Friends Like These..., script by Steven Grant, pencils by Joe Barney, inks by George Freeman; The Hulk invades the circus where Blob and Unus are working. Bless the Beasts & Children..., script by Bill Mantlo, art by George Freeman; Daredevil tries to do something about cruelty towards animals. Daredevil back cover art by George Freeman. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.2

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Label #21-2496D64-008

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First $1.50 cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Terry Austin. Al Milgrom discusses the price increase in Marvel Fanfare. The Light That Never Was!, script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by P. Craig Russell; James Mandarn accidentally releases the Slitherer in Shadow during an occult ritual; Meredith must enlist the aid of Doctor Strange. Wolf-Boy, script by Rudyard Kipling (original story) and Gil Kane (adaptation), pencils by Gil Kane, inks by P. Craig Russell; Mother and Father Wolf take in a human child; Adapted from Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. The Bill Sienkiewicz Portfolio! (six pages). Hello, and Happy New Year! promo page by Jim Shooter. Mowgli back cover by P. Craig Russell. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

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Label #19-27E95DC-039

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"Rock 'n' Soul!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Joe Brozowski. Inks by Gray Morrow (finishes). Cover by Joe Brozowski and Gray Morrow. It's an off-beat tale as a rock-n-roll singer flees to the Florida Everglades to get away from his demonic business manager! Apparently he and his bandmates sold their souls to the devil to achieve chart-topping hits! And now Beelzebub is ready to collect! But the Everglades are the home of the Man-Thing! And down in the swamp, the tormented beast picks the playlist! Second story: "Mowgli's Brothers" Script by Gil Kane. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" continues. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Jackson (Butch) Guice's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of Wolverine, Kitty Pryde, Power Man & Iron Fist, Gorgon, and Howard the Duck. (Notes: The back cover depicts the Black Widow with art by Al Milgrom. Printed on glossy paper.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.2

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Label #21-2496D64-010

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"Widow" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Brett Breeding. Chapter 2 pencils by Bob Layton and Luke McDonnell. Cover by George Perez. SHIELD has a new assignment for Natasha Romanoff! And this one will take her back inside the Soviet Union! But before telling the widow about her next mission, Nick Fury details to Sam Sawyer the long history and origin of the Black Widow! Flashback cameos by the Red Guardian, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Daredevil, Spider-Man, Hercules, and Ivan Petrovich. Second story: "How Fear Came" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" continues. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Brent Anderson's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of the Thing, Captain America, Wolverine, Shang-Chi, and Moon Knight. (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in the one-shot Black Widow Web of Intrigue (1999).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #22-3985F7A-008

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"Widow" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Brett Breeding. Chapter 2 pencils by Bob Layton and Luke McDonnell. Cover by George Perez. SHIELD has a new assignment for Natasha Romanoff! And this one will take her back inside the Soviet Union! But before telling the widow about her next mission, Nick Fury details to Sam Sawyer the long history and origin of the Black Widow! Flashback cameos by the Red Guardian, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Daredevil, Spider-Man, Hercules, and Ivan Petrovich. Second story: "How Fear Came" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" continues. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Brent Anderson's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of the Thing, Captain America, Wolverine, Shang-Chi, and Moon Knight. (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in the one-shot Black Widow Web of Intrigue (1999).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-248D6B1-002

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"Back in the U.S.S.R." Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Plot by Ralph Macchio and George Perez. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by J.J. Sinnabel (aka Joe Sinnott pp. 1, 6, 8, 10-11, 17 and Jack Abel pp. 2-5, 7, 9, 12-16). Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Undercover in the Soviet Union, Natasha falls in love with a fellow defector only to see him killed by KGB agents! Meanwhile, a mysterious figure sets a trap for the Black Widow in Hong Kong that involves no less than six assassins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Damon Dran. Second story: "Kaa's Hunting" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" concludes. Special feature: This issue includes four pin-ups: Cloak and Dagger by Terry Austin; the Hulk by Jim Shooter and Terry Austin; The Man-Thing by Bob Wiacek; and Dr. Strange by P. Craig Russell (his unpublished cover to issue #8). (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by Sandy Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover Black Widow Web of Intrigue (2009) Marvel Premier Edition.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.2

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Label #22-3985F7A-013

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"The Web Tightens!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by George Perez. Cornered in a Hong Kong curio shop by six assassins, the Black Widow puts on a dazzling display of her powers to escape! And after teaming up with SHIELD agent James Woo, the widow descends into the sewers to find the Iron Maiden! Natasha and Agent Woo successfully locate the Iron Maiden! But unexpectedly run into the dangerous Snapdragon too! Second story: "Marvel Annfare" Script by Roger Stern and Ann Nocenti (story idea). Art by Al Milgrom. Roger Stern laments the lack of editors present in the Marvel bullpen! So Ann recommends he don the star-spangled avenger's uniform to get inspired to write a Cap story for Marvel Fanfare! Cameo appearances by Bill Mantlo and Captain America. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Rick Leonardi's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of Iron Man, the Silver Surfer, Storm, Thor, and Angel. (Notes: The back cover illustrates a scene from the second story with art by Al Milgrom. The inside back cover features an essay from Robbie Carosella describing the work that takes place in Marvel's stat room. The Iron Maiden returns in Captain America 388. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2016 in the trade paperback: Black Widow Web of Intrigue.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.