Comic books September 1988

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Stories by Bobbi JG Weiss, credited as Weissworks. Art by Jeff Marghert and Andy Ice. Cover by David Cody Weiss. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #46. Blackthorne Publishing presents a series of 3-D comics featuring the popular 1980s advertising spokesfruit The California Raisins. Inspired by the Claymation commercials that also spun off albums, merchandise and TV specials, Stretch, Beebop, A.C., and Red have adventures in sunny California. Waisin Wipeout; X Marks the Spots. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

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Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart Fine $4.80

"Surrender" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. The Commission gives John Walker (aka Captain America) his next mission: Capture Steve Rogers! The Commission is also holding Demolition Man, Diamondback, and Nomad prisoner after last issue's chaos in Washington D.C. Meanwhile, the word has spread in John Walker's Georgia hometown that he is the new Captain America. The Watchdogs decide to talk to his parents about their son's new job. It's a conversation via the barrel of a gun. Can John Walker rescue his parents in time? Cameo appearance by the Falcon. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Surrender" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. The Commission gives John Walker (aka Captain America) his next mission: Capture Steve Rogers! The Commission is also holding Demolition Man, Diamondback, and Nomad prisoner after last issue's chaos in Washington D.C. Meanwhile, the word has spread in John Walker's Georgia hometown that he is the new Captain America. The Watchdogs decide to talk to his parents about their son's new job. It's a conversation via the barrel of a gun. Can John Walker rescue his parents in time? Cameo appearance by the Falcon. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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After getting a new job, Captain Atom decides to deal with some pesky drug dealers in "Life After The Dead". Script by Cary Bates, co-plot by Greg Weisman, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob Smith. Broderick/Smith cover. Cover price $1.00.

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Canadian edition with $1.35 cover price - After getting a new job, Captain Atom decides to deal with some pesky drug dealers in "Life After The Dead". Script by Cary Bates, co-plot by Greg Weisman, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob Smith. Broderick/Smith cover. Cover price $1.35.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories by Michael Gallagher. Art by Howard Post and Roberta Edelman. Join the Care Bears in their magical home, the incredible land of Care-A-Lot. In "The Sand Witch," everyone's sun and fun by the sea is wrecked when the sinister Sand Witch strikes! Why is she wrecking everyone's fun? The Care Bears face one of their greatest challenges to find the answer! Also in this issue: "Booty and the Beastly"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $6.00.

The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton. Story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Art by Dan Day. Cover by Dan Day. Dan Day contributes moody black-and-white illustrations to Arthur Conan Doyle's classic adventures of Sherlock Holmes, presented in their original text. Holmes encounters the criminal he despises more than any other: Not Moriarty, but the blackmailer Milverton, who trades in threats of scandal and the ruin of careers and reputations. Final issue under Renegade Press. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. The criminal called The Giggler has an infectious giggle that paralyzes people with laughter so he can rob them. But what he really wants is Casper to dress as a superhero, so he can become a famous supervillain. Mama gets Baby Huey drawing pictures to keep him busy - but then he draws pictures that come to life. Casper the Friendly Ghost; The Giggler!; Ghost Boy!; Sweetening the Yock!; Baby Huey: The Figmumps; Wow! What a Whammy!; Hot Stuff: The Firebug Invasion. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Edited by Stephanie Leonard. Castle Rock, endorsed by Stephen King, was the only real destination for early Stephen King-related news during its run, often providing readers with insider information well before any mention in the general media. Tabloid, 11 1/4-in. x 17-in., 8 pg, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds). Prologue, script by Dave Sim, art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds); Alternating Jaka's early life, with her current state of affairs; Cerebus doesn't appear; Jakas Story 1. 28 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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The War Against Olympus: Part 2 of 6 Cover price $1.95.

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The trail of international arms smuggling leading from Venice and Dallas converge in the Middle East as Checkmate goes to Israel to foil the plot - and discover ties that point straight to the U.S. government. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Steve Erwin and Al Vey. Plus: Part 3 of 3 of the making of a Knight as the candidate takes command of a deadly situation. Written by Kupperberg, with art by James Fry and Vey. Cover by Art Thibert. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

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Elric Cover price $1.75.

1st printing. By Terry Oakes. Gasp, giggle, and shudder as you pull the tabs, lift the flaps, and turn the pop-up pages of these CLASSIC TALES OF HORROR. Excerpts from five famous spine-tinglers -- Dracula, Frankenstein, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Phantom of the Opera - are illustrated here in all their eerie glory. With moving parts designed to deliver small shacks of good-humored horror, this is frightful, fiendish fun for the whole family. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 8 pages, Full color. Cover price $13.95.

In this issue: Omaha the Cat Dancer! Art or porn? Reed Waller and Kate Worley on the controversial cat dancer comic, plus Bizarre Sex. Also: Gene Colan talks Batman, Doctor Strange, Dracula and Howard the Duck - a dialogue with the dean of comics art! And: Belgian director Alain Baran discusses Tintin, Europe's top comics character, and Herge: The Creator & the Man - Belgium's master artist, Herge, lives on in his work. Cover price $3.50.

Marvel, DC, independent color, independent black & white comic values; top 100 comics. Cover features the cover of Batman: The Cult #1 by Bernie Wrightson. Cover price $2.50.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Chance for Glory" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Death Valley" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Add to cart Very Good $3.20 View scans Water damage: Slight. Foreign edition: UK.

Weekly British War comics digest. "Nazi Hunt" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Forbidden Grove!" Collects Elfquest (1978-1984 WaRP Graphics) #6-10. Written by Wendy and Richard Pini. Art by Wendy Pini. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 204 pages, full color. Cover price $16.65.

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Neal Adams and Howard Chaykin reprints (Savage Sword # 13, 14); Solomon Kane reprint. Painted cover art by Earl Norem. Shadows in Zamboula, script by Robert E. Howard (story) and Roy Thomas (adaptation and script), pencils by Neal Adams, inks by The Tribe; Conan deals with cannibals, madmen, stranglers, and a treacherous priest in one night in Zamboula. Red Sonja: She-Devil with a Sword, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Howard Chaykin. The Right Hand of Doom, script by Doug Moench, art by Steve Gan; Solomon Kane is present when a sorcerer's severed hand takes its vengeance. 8" x 11". 68 pgs., B&W. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover pencils by Valdis Semeiks, inks by Geof Isherwood. Storm, script by Jim Owsley and Val Semeiks, pencils by Val Semeiks, inks by Alfredo Alcala; A former harem girl pursues Conan as the man of her dreams. She gets them both in trouble with the local two-horns (rhinos). 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

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It had to happen! Conan steps down from the throne! Handing the reins of power over to his son, Conn, Conan travels to Aesgaard to see his daughter and son-in-law. But as you know by now, nothing is that easy in the life of the savage Cimmerian! "The Winter of Discontent" is written by Don Kraar, with art and cover by Mike Docherty and Fraja Bator. Cover price $1.50.

Story and art by Paul Chadwick. "Everest: Solo." That's Concrete's plan anyway. But, in typical Concrete fashion, his plans go awry and his climb is hampered by an avalanche , the discovery of a body (which just may be that of missing explorer George Leigh Mallory) frozen in glacial ice, and a kidnapping attempt by Soviet agents! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Bulletproof and his Central Organization of Police Specialists (COPS) are all that stand between Empire City and the criminal empire of the Big Boss. But will they be enough? Written by Doug Moench, with art by Pat Broderick and Pablo Marcos. Cover by Broderick and Dennis Janke. Cover price $1.00.

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Canadian edition with $1.35 cover price. Bulletproof and his Central Organization of Police Specialists (COPS) are all that stand between Empire City and the criminal empire of the Big Boss. But will they be enough? Written by Doug Moench, with art by Pat Broderick and Pablo Marcos. Cover by Broderick and Dennis Janke. Cover price $1.35.

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Add to cart Fine $6.00	Add to cart Fine $6.00	Add to cart FN 6.0 $90.00 View scan Signed by writer Jim Starlin. No certification included. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Book One: Discovery. Since time immemorial, the forces of New Genesis and Apokolips have stood at odds for control over the universe. Nothing less than the threat of total cosmic destruction could forge an alliance between Highfather and Darkseid...but that time has come and the story is told in the COSMIC ODYSSEY. Metron has at last unlocked the secret of the mysterious Anti-Life Equation, the very meaning of life itself...throwing the fate of the entire universe into question. The only chance for salvation is a hastily assembled team of the universe's greatest heroes, consisting of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Starfire, Orion and others...operating under the joint supervision of Highfather and Darkseid. Written by Jim Starlin, with art by Mike Mignola and Carlos Garzon, and colors by Steve Oliff. Cover by Mignola and Oliff. Cover price $3.50.

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Art by John Severin, Don Martin, Gray Morrow, Mike Riciglinao, Bo Badman, Rob Orzechowski, Walter Brogan, Al Scaduto, Shawn Kerri, Gary Fields, Don Orehek, Vic Martin, and Bill Wray. Photo of Don Martin on the letters page. "Cheers" parody. Cover price $1.49.

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Reprint The Shadow newspaper comic strip adventures. Cover price $1.95.

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The dynamite clock is ticking away for Lee Travis, while high above Manhattan, the Crimson Avenger has his final showdown with the Dark Cross and its mysterious leader. Written by Roy and Dann Thomas, with art by Greg Brooks and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Rick Stasi and Dick Giordano. Cover price $1.00.

Canadian edition with $1.35 cover price. The dynamite clock is ticking away for Lee Travis, while high above Manhattan, the Crimson Avenger has his final showdown with the Dark Cross and its mysterious leader. Written by Roy and Dann Thomas, with art by Greg Brooks and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Rick Stasi and Dick Giordano. Cover price $1.35.

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"Third World War" by Pat Mills and Carlos Ezquerra; "New Statesmen" by John Smith and Jim Baikie . 7.75-in. x 11-75-in.; full color; 32 newsprint pages.

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Fantagraphics long-running anthropomorphic anthology (i.e., funny animal comic). Blue Beagle in The Spy Who Came in for a Cola, story and art by Timothy Fuller; Lionheart in Whimsy Business, story and art by Tom Stazer; Fission Chicken by J. P. Morgan. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover by Fuller. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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Badger; Luther Ironheart Cover price $3.25.