Comic books February 1988

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Features include A.B.C. Warriors (script by Pat Mills, art by S.M.S.), Strontium Dog in "Stone Killers" part 1 (script by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Judge Dredd in "Oz" part 16, "Halls of Judda" (script by Wagner/Grant, art by Brendan McCarthy), Nemesis in "Purity's Story" (script by Pat Mills, art by David Roach), and Tharg's Future-Shocks: "Killer Rhythms" (script by Dick Foreman, art by Massimo Belardinelli). Purity and Nemesis back cover by Liam Sharp.

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Features include Strontium Dog in "Stone Killers" part 2 (script by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra), A.B.C. Warriors, Judge Dredd in "Oz" part 17, "Judd's Rock," Nemesis in "Purity's Story" (script by Pat Mills, art by David Roach), and Hap Hazzard (script and art by Steve Dillon). Durham Red back cover by Ezquerra.

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Features include Strontium Dog in "Stone Killers" part 3 (script by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra), A.B.C. Warriors (script by Pat Mills, art by S.M.S.), Judge Dredd in "Oz" part 18 (script by Wagner/Grant, art by Will Simpson), and Nemesis in "Purity's Story" (script by Pat Mills, art by David Roach).

Features include A.B.C. Warriors (script by Pat Mills, art by Simon Bisley), Strontium Dog in "Stone Killers" part 4 (scirpt by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Judge Dredd in "Oz" part 19 (script by Wagner/Grant, art by Will Simpson), Nemesis in "Purity's Story" (script by Mills, art by David Roach), and Tharg's Future-Shocks: "One Man's Meat" (script by John Smith, art by Massimo Belardinelli). Deadlock, Disciple of Khaos back cover by Bisley.

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Dan Dare by Landau, Preston, & Goring The V.C.s; Gerry Finlay-Day script; Cam Kennedy art; Aldrich MK. II letters; Dan Dare Pin-Up; Cover price $1.25.

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Jet 3-D Cover price $2.50.

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Cover art by John Byrne. Visitor starring Superman, Lois Lane, and Lana Lang, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Leonard Starr and Keith Williams; Lois Lane meets Lana Lang, Ma and Pa Kent reveal to Lois that they raised Clark and Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. Cover art by John Byrne. Visitor starring Superman, Lois Lane, and Lana Lang, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Leonard Starr and Keith Williams; Lois Lane meets Lana Lang, Ma and Pa Kent reveal to Lois that they raised Clark and Superman. Cover price $0.95.

Distributed to retailers to promote the new weekly anthology format of Action Comics, this black and white preview features the full issue #601 that kicked off the weekly schedule as well as letters from Bob Wayne (Retail Promotions manager) and Mike Gold (Senior Editor).

British G.I. Joe series (see also G.I. Joe European Missions) Cover price $1.00.

British G.I. Joe series (see also G.I. Joe European Missions) Cover price $1.00.

February 1988. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin up girls. In this issue: The New Erogenous Zones - how to make her tingle where she doesn't expect; Nina Hartley - the porn star feminist gives her most intimate interview ever; Wrestling Women - why femmes love to fight for fun; and Sex Secrets of a Centerfold Photographer. Also: Club Adam swingers. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $3.75.

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Millennium Week 7. "Point Of View" finds Gangbuster's heroism being put to the test. Script and co-plot by John Byrne, co-plot and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by John Beatty. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. Millennium Week 7. "Point Of View" finds Gangbuster's heroism being put to the test. Script and co-plot by John Byrne, co-plot and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by John Beatty. Ordway cover. Cover price $1.00.

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Airboy and company are captured and prepared for trial in Bogantilla in "Chain of Fools." Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Stan Woch & Willie Blyberg. Issue also has an Airboy Index and "Bachelor Party" in which Sky Wolf prepares for his wedding. Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Dan Spiegle. Cover price $1.75.

Volume 3, Issue 1 - January/February, 1988. Cover art by Olivia DeBerardinis. This issue features the reigning queen of pinup illustration, Olivia DeBerardinis, an H.R. Giger expose, how to airbrush script for t-shirts, and much more. 8" x 10.5", 82 pages, Color. Cover price $3.95.

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"Call to Battle!" Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Larry Stroman and Randy Emberlin. Sarigar has returned to the Quaalian System in search of his long lost Nomad Squadron. He finds only five survivors when they are set upon by a horde of blood-crazed Quaalians... 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

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"Identity Crisis!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Jim Lee and Tony DeZuniga. Walter/Wanda Langkowski attempts to come to terms with being a man trapped in a woman's body (no pun intended). However, things get really bad when the Great Beasts (last seen in Alpha Flight (Vol. 1) #24) return to claim this world as their own. Cover price $1.00.

In this issue: Article on Excalibur featuring an interview with Chris Claremont; Kitsch, Camp, Punk & Funk - evaluation of four major art trends in comics; why some comic characters age and others don't. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Video View - Superman IV; Doc's Bookshelf - A Gaggle of Graphic Novels, Part 1; Comics in Review; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center. Cover features Excalibur's Phoenix, Meggan, Captain Britain, Widget, Shadowcat & Nightcrawler by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. Cover price $2.75.

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In this issue: Interview with Marv Wolfman; George Perez speaks, plus updated Perez art checklist. Also: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Perspective - Comic Book Indices; First Look - R.O.B.O.T. Battalion 2050; It's Commentin' Time - Sidney Mellon remembers '87 & his all-time top 10; Doc's Bookshelf - A Miscarriage of Justice; Comics in Review - Excalibur, Champions, Tales from the Heart, more; Amazing Readers. Cover by George Perez features some of the characters created or written by Marv Wolfman: Raven, Harbinger, Vigilante, Baron Winters, Cyborg, Nightwing, Starfire, Broot, Changeling, Wonder Girl, Jericho, Azrael, Superman, Harpis, Black Cat, Nova, Skull, Sable & Dracula. Cover price $2.75.

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"I'll Take Manhattan!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Jack Abel. Doctor Octopus' devious plan to exterminate the web-slinger calls upon the transitive property of mathematics! The six-armed super-villain believes that Spider-Man lives in Manhattan. Therefore if he destroys Manhattan...he will destroy Spider-Man! But the crafty wall-crawler gets wind of Doc Ock's scheme to release a deadly biological agent over the city! And atop the World Trade Center, the Spectacular Spider-Man and his long-time foe lock horns (and arms) one more time! Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Anna Watson. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Reuben manages to take control of things in the shuttle bound for Mars and find out what is going on in "Sometimes a Great Notion Goes Awry – Part 3." Script by Howard Chaykin & Mindy Newell and art by Mike Vosburg. Cover price $1.75.

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After the Fall - Written by Keith Giffen (plot) and Mindy Newell (script). Art and Cover by Esteban Maroto. The last enchantment! The fate of the evil sorcerer Mordru and the future of magic are at stake as Amethyst reveals her most awesome power! New Format. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

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February 1988. Stories: "Falling Free" (conclusion) by Lois McMaster Bujold, "Dry Run" by J. Brian Clarke, "Peaches for Mad Molly" by Steven Gould, "Doc's Legacy" by Christopher Anvil, "Dreamers" by Rick Cook, "Present Worth" by Arlan Andrews, and "The Boys From Stormville" by Annie Gerard. Science Fact article, "Laughing All the Way to Orbit" by G. Harry Stine and Wilfred C. Smith. Cover by Vincent Di Fate. Illustrations by Bob Walters, Janet Aulisio, Nicholas Jainschigg, William R. Warren Jr., and Vincent Di Fate. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 192 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Canadian Price Variant. $1.50 cover price. Softcover digest, 4 7/8" x 6 5/8", 128 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "The Icy Test," script by Sam Kujava, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rudy Lapick; After getting an 'A' on a big test, Archie takes Veronica ice skating. Betty & Veronica Double Digest ad. "Ski-Cart Catastrophe," inks by Joe Edwards; Archie and Jughead mount skis on an old grocery cart, then get the idea of riding down a snow-covered hill in it. "The Multiple Man!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A good-looking new boy at Riverdale High is able to date multiple girls, sometimes several at once. "Brownie Points," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jingles teaches a lesson to a business man who makes Christmas toys that fall apart. "One Man's Gift is Another Man's Garbage," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Hearing that Betty is going to make homemade Christmas gifts for Archie, Veronica decides to do the same to show she's just as creative. "Test Run," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Moose carries Midge through large snow drifts but when Archie tries the same trick with Veronica he drops her in the snow. Plus other stories, puzzles, and more. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.35.

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"Fight Scene" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Mark Propst. 24 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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February 1988 - Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, Text (With B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $2.00.

Cover by John A. Short. Edited by Rob Sharp. Stories and art by Rob Sharp, Paul H. Birch, John A. Short, Upkar Hothi, Dean Willetts, John Erasmus and Nick Cox. Anthology showcasing the artists and titles published by British press Harrier. Stitch in Time, The Part 1; Dancing in the Dark; Rock Me, Amadeus!; The Maltese Falcons Treasure. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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"Heavy Metal!" Part 3 of 5. Script by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Super-Adaptoid and Machine Man fly to Texas to round up another ally! The infamous Kree Sentry 459 (last seen in Captain Marvel 49)! After reviving the alien behemoth, the three robots make tracks to the Midwest to add a fourth powerful robot to their heavy metal horde! But Doctor Druid and the Black Knight arrive at the military base first and scoop up Tess-One! However, during the duo's' flight back to Hydro-Base; the Super-Adaptoid, Machine Man, and Sentry 459 attack! The three robots beat the two humans and add Tess-One to their team! So now the remaining avengers plus Marrina have four mechanical marauders to find! But the Super-Adaptoid makes it easy for Earth's Mightiest Heroes to locate his cast iron crew! The ferrous foursome just invade Hydro-Base themselves! And set up the super showdown for next issue! Cameo appearance by the Doomsday Man. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: Kree Sentry 459 previously battled Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers (1st series) 89-91. Tess-One previously appeared in Captain America Annual 8. The letters page includes commentary from Mark Gruenwald concerning the change in writers for the Avenger series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Heavy Metal!" Part 3 of 5. Script by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Super-Adaptoid and Machine Man fly to Texas to round up another ally! The infamous Kree Sentry 459 (last seen in Captain Marvel 49)! After reviving the alien behemoth, the three robots make tracks to the Midwest to add a fourth powerful robot to their heavy metal horde! But Doctor Druid and the Black Knight arrive at the military base first and scoop up Tess-One! However, during the duo's' flight back to Hydro-Base; the Super-Adaptoid, Machine Man, and Sentry 459 attack! The three robots beat the two humans and add Tess-One to their team! So now the remaining avengers plus Marrina have four mechanical marauders to find! But the Super-Adaptoid makes it easy for Earth's Mightiest Heroes to locate his cast iron crew! The ferrous foursome just invade Hydro-Base themselves! And set up the super showdown for next issue! Cameo appearance by the Doomsday Man. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: Kree Sentry 459 previously battled Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers (1st series) 89-91. Tess-One previously appeared in Captain America Annual 8. The letters page includes commentary from Mark Gruenwald concerning the change in writers for the Avenger series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"Dead Run!" Guest-starring the Shroud. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. Taurus (aka Cornelius Van Lunt) is on the run and turns to the Shroud for help. Moon Knight tracks down Taurus and a fierce one-on-one fight ensues on the ground and in the air. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Now cured of the delayed death touch that he received, the Badger is forced into battle again with the warrior who inflicted the delayed death touch on him in "Showdown in the South China Sea." Script by Mike Baron and art by Bill Reinhold. Issue also has "Tales from the Clonezone – The Creature's Court" with script by Mike Baron and art by Mark A. Nelson. Story guest stars Judah MacCabee from Nexus. Cover painting by Steve Rude. Cover price $1.75.

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2nd or later printing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

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Nightwing (the former Robin) confronts Batman about his decision to take on a new sidekick in "White Gold And Truth". Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Aparo/Bill Sienkiewicz cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. Nightwing (the former Robin) confronts Batman about his decision to take on a new sidekick in "White Gold And Truth". Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Aparo/Bill Sienkiewicz cover. 1st printing. Cover price $1.00.

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The Beginning. Story by John Stephenson. Art and cover by Andy Ice and Jorge Pacheco. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on Hasbros short-lived Battle Beasts toy line. On the planet its inhabitants call The World, Horny Toad, Gargantuan Gorilla, and Knight Owl gather for a ritual to show their mastery over the forces of fire, wood, and water. But the sinister Chameleon plans to disrupt the ceremony and send the civilization collapsing into chaos. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.