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Comic books April 1998

  • Issue #1E
    Battle Chasers (1998) 1E

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    2nd Printing variant cover by Joe Madureira, Tom McWeeney, and colors by LIQUID! Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #3115

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  • Issue #3116

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  • Issue #3117

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  • Issue #3118

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  • Issue #3-1ST
    Beanworld TPB (1990-1999 Eclipse/Beanworld Press) 3-1ST

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    Beanworld Press Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art Larry Marder. Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. All Ages. Cover price $11.95.

  • Issue #264

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    The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #60
    Betty (1992 Archie) 60

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Can't Get It out of My Head," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty hears a song on the radio that expresses the way she feels about Archie and she keeps trying to catch it again on other stations but she keeps missing it. "Blue Snow Falling," script by Bob Bolling, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty battles her conscience (angel and devil on her shoulders) on whether to help Archie get his van out of the snow so he can make a pizza delivery to Veronica's house. "Frisky Feline," script by Bill Golliher, art by Dan DeCarlo; Salem likes playing checkers. "Toy Stores," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty, Archie and Reggie wonder what it would be like if action figures and dolls were made in their likeness. "The Firefly in Winter," script by Bob Bolling, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty wants to buy a pair of ice skates for Archie's birthday but she needs to verify his shoe size first. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #122
    Betty and Veronica (1987 1st Series Archie) 122

    Written by George Gladir and Kathleen Webb. Art by Dan DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Veronica travels to Milan to buy a designer original gown for the prom, while Betty downloads the exact same design off the internet and makes it by hand for Ethel. Seeing the success Veronica has with the boys by "layering" her cosmetic scents, Betty tries using a chocolate-based scent package. Veronica asks Betty's advice on whether to tour Europe and see several handsome young men she knows or stay in Riverdale with her friends. Betty and Veronica get the jump on shopping for spring clothes, then decide to wear them to school, despite it being the dead of winter. 36 pages, full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #94
    Betty and Veronica Digest (1980 Archie) 94

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  • Issue #71
    Betty and Veronica Double Digest (1987 Archie) 71
  • Vol. 2 #5

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  • Issue #18
    Big Bang Comics (1996 2nd Image) 18

    Cover by Dave Cockrum. Story by Gary Carlson. Art by Jeff Weigel, Joe Cooper, Jason Howard, Jason Millet, Darren Goodhart, Joe Zierman and Patrick Tuller. A tribute to the comics of the Golden and Silver Ages - and a breath of fresh air in the grim world of 1990s superheroes. The heroes cross-time adventure with the Savage Dragon continues from issue #14, concluding with an encounter with the Legion of Superheroes-inspired Pantheon, and featuring a cover by genuine Legion artist Cockrum. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #0B
    Biologic Show (1994) 0B

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    2nd Printing - Comics by Al Columbia. 8.25-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 32 pages on white paper; regular gloss covers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #20
    Blade of the Immortal (1996) 20

    Rin's Bane: Part 2 of 2 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Rin has finally tracked down Kagehisa Anotsu. But she is all alone against one of Japan's greatest swordsmen, with just her puny throwing knives to help her. Should she wait for Manji to ride to the rescue? Or should she seize the chance to face her parents' murderer? The choice is victory or death... 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) 1-REP

    Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Blood of a Thousand!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #1-6.

    Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

    Manji, a ronin warrior of feudal Japan, has been cursed with immortality. Slit his throat or stab him in the heart and mystical worms will force his body to heal. To rid himself of this curse and end his life of misery, he must slay one thousand evil men! His journey begins when a young girl seeks his help in taking revenge on her parents' killers!

    Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 136 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

    Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #2-REP
    Blade of the Immortal TPB (1997-2015 Dark Horse) 2-REP

    Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Cry of the Worm!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #7-11.

    Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

    Manji's female companion, Rin, finds the treasured sword of her destroyed Mutenichi-ryu dojo (school of swordsmanship). The ronin who has it must have been involved in the destruction of the school - and that means that Manji could be one step closer to ending his curse. If you like ninja action, Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal will keep you on edge.

    Softcover, 176 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.

    Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #10
    Bloodshot (1997 2nd Series) 10

    "Dreamland" - Back in the present, Bloodshot journeys to Nevada's infamous 'Area 51,' the rumored U.S. government installation of stored UFO technology. He learns that there's a cover-up going on, all right, one that Raymond Garrison was once in on. And what is the connection between D.O.A., the covert organization known as Blackworks, and the aliens who have recently menaced X-O Manowar? Written by Len Kaminski, with art by Sal Velluto and Bob Almond. Cover pencils by Sal Velluto. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #31
    Bone (1991 1st Printing) 31

    1st Printing. Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Fone Bone, Smiley Bone and the animal children escape down the mountain from Kingdok. A Little Pork Would Be Lovely starring Riblet, script by Tom Sniegoski, art by Stan Sakai. 1st Printing. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #27

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  • Issue #47
    Books of Magic (1994) 47
  • Issue #1
    Bridgman's Constructive Anatomy (1998 A-List) 1

    By George Bridgman. Constructive anatomy, an anatomical reference guide for students and artists shows important parts of the human body and the interrelation of all sorts, movement -twisting and turning. 32 pages, B&W Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Bring on the Bad Guys TPB (1998 Marvel) A From the House of Ideas Collection 1-1ST

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    Expanded Edition - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #5 and 278-279, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #90-91, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #126-127, Tales of Suspense (1959*1968) #65-67, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #39-40, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #112-115, and Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #3. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, Sr., Gil Kane, and John Buscema. Cover by John Romita, Sr. This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Origins of Marvel Comics TPB, Son of Origins TPB, Superhero Women TPB) collects the origin tales of - Doctor Doom, the Red Skull, Green Goblin, Dormammu, Abomination, Loki, and Mephisto. Softcover, 300 pages, full color. NOTE: This New Edition of the Fireside classic includes two extra issues - Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) - that the original Edition did not include. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #2
    Broken Heroes (1998) 2

    The Neon Graveyard. Story, art and cover by The Fillbach Brothers, Matt and Shawn Fillbach. A superhero saga in the tradition of classic underground comix. In Las Vegas, Captain Freebird encounters an unhinged man plotting against the powers-that-be at a national burger chain, and tries to prevent a mass tragedy. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #34
    Burroughs Bulletin (1990 Burroughs Bibliophiles) New Series Fanzine 34

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    Fanzine published for the benefit of the Burroughs Bibliophiles. Tarzan Stories and articles. Feature on Woody Strode and Gordon Scott. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 36 Pages B&W. Cover price $7.00.

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    $20 BURROUGHS BULLETIN #34 new series (1998) vintage ERB Tarzan Mars fanzine

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  • Issue #1A
    C-23 (1998) 1A
    Published Apr 1998 by Image.
  • Issue #1A.DF.SIGNED
    C-23 (1998) 1A.DF.SIGNED
    C-23 (1998) #1A.DF.SIGNED
    Published Apr 1998 by Image.

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    Dynamic Forces signed edition with Certificate. Signed and numbered by Travis Charest and limited to Dynamic Forces Signed Edition with certificate. Signed by Travis Charest. Limited to 1,500 copies. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1B
    C-23 (1998) 1B
    Published Apr 1998 by Image.

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  • Issue #1
    C-23 (1998) Special Edition Ashcan 1

    C-23 special edition (Ashcan size). 8 pages color. Exclusive 2-page story by Jeff Mariotte, Lee Bermejo & Mark Irwin. Cover by Travis Charest.

  • Issue #53
    Cable (1993 1st Series) 53

    Cover pencils by Jose Ladronn, inks by Juan Vlasco. The Hellfire Hunt Part 6: Beautiful Friend, script by Joe Casey, pencils by Jose Ladronn, inks by Juan Vlasco; Cable confronts Pierce and Shaw in Apocalypse's fortress for an explosive finale. 38 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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    $3 Cable #53 (1993-2002) Marvel Comics
    $10 Cable #53 VF-NM Marvel Comic Book 2 TJ50
    $15 Cable #53 (Apr 1998, Marvel) [Apocalypse] Joe Casey Jose Ladronn

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  • Issue #4
    Captain America (1998 3rd Series) 4

    "Capmania" Guest-starring Hawkeye. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Ron Garney. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Ron Garney. Steve Rogers and Clint Barton stroll through the streets of Manhattan taking in (while also trying to avoid) the "cap crazy" atmosphere! However at Rockefeller Center, their day off comes to an end when Batroc the Leaper appears! Cap doesn't really want to fight him, but Hawkeye will give it a go! Was Batroc expecting two avengers? The Leaper should have looked before he leapt! Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, the Sensational Hydra, and the Red Skull. (Notes: Sharon Carter appears next in the two-issue limited series: Fury Agent 13 (1998). This issue features a gatefold cover. This story was reprinted in 2011 in the hardcover: Captain America To Serve & Protect Premiere Edition. The hardcover collects issues #1 thru #7.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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    $6 Captain America #4 (1998 Marvel) by Mark Waid & Ron Garney! VF/NM
    $57 CAPTAIN AMERICA #4 - CGC 9.6 - MARK WAID STORY

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  • Issue #9
    Cartoon Network Presents (1997) 9

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    Cover art by Simon Erich. She Loved Me Like A Zok, script by Matt Wayne, pencils by Graham Manley, inks by Jorge Pacheco; A space dragon attacks the Herculoids and has a special interest in Zok. Birdman In A Gilded Cage, script by Michael Kraiger, pencils by Joe Brozowski [as J.J. Birch], inks by Mike DeCarlo; Lady Brigette Birdwell, a bird lover and aviary creator, desires the perfect mate--Birdman! Dragons article. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #56
    Catwoman (1993 2nd Series) 56
    Published Apr 1998 by DC.

    Cover art by Jim Balent. Cataclysm Part Six: Claustrophobia, script by Devin Grayson, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by John Stanisci; Catwoman is planning to rob a store when an earthquake hits and destroys the building; She helps some trapped people get out. Cataclysm crossover continued from Detective Comics #720; Cataclysm crossover continues in Robin #52. Cataclysm Part 6 of 17. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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    $2 Catwoman 1998 #56 Fine/Very Fine

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  • Issue #1
    Caveman (1998) 1

    Illustrated by Tayyar Ozkan. No dialogue. B & W. Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #3
    Cavewoman Missing Link (1997) 3

    Cover by Bradley Walton and Jim Schumaker; back cover by Mike Wieringo. Story by Bradley Walton. Art by Bradley Walton and Jim Schumaker. The third series of Cavewoman adventures. The smitten female Bigfoot wont take no for an answer from Klyde, the giant ape. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #229
    Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 229

    Cover art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds). Rick's Story 10, script by Dave Sim, art by and Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds); Cerebus is trapped in the bar; Dave leaves a package behind. 28 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #15
    Challengers of the Unknown (1997 DC 3rd Series) 15

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    Last $2.25 cover price. Cover pencils by Ron Frenz (sketch) and John Paul Leon, inks by Shawn Martinbrough. Earth Came A-Walkin', script by Steven Grant, pencils by Ryan Sook, inks by Bill Reinhold; Millenium Giants are stomping all over the world; In England, the Challs try to divert the giant King Under the Hill, who's walking a collision course with London; Clay Brody zooms on a motorcycle and leaps into the giant's foot; Kenn Kawa identifies ley lines of mystical energy--with help from John Constantine; Marlon flies overhead and Brenda coordinates; With Army help, the Challs siphon huge amounts of electricity through power lines--and the giant turns; Visiting New Mexico, the Challs consult Tim Blue Star, a Hopi shaman; He figures the Earth is cleansed in cycles; "We're dead," says Brenda; Marlon suggests they need someone bigger--Superman. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #2
    Channel Zero (1998) 2
  • Issue #3
    Chase (1998 DC) 3
    Published Apr 1998 by DC.

    Cover pencils by J. H. Williams III, inks by Mick Gray. Pickups, script by D. Curtis Johnson (plotter, scripter) and J. H. Williams III (plotter), pencils by J. H. Williams III, inks by Mick Gray; After almost dying at the hands of her "backup," Chase is captured by the people searching the Construct's base, the Russian mafia; While the Suicide Squad has a running fight with the Shining Path terrorists, Chase is forced to interface with some equipment left behind by the destruction of the Construct; Unfortunately, it seems the reports of its destruction are a bit premature. Profiles for the Rocket Reds and Construct, pencils by J. H. Williams III. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #3
    Chassis (1996 1st Series Millennium/Expand) 3

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    Leonard Kirk cover. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #11
    Cheryl Blossom (1997 Archie 3rd Series) 11

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "Undercover Blossom," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Using her Shirley Merriwether identity, Cheryl enrolls in Riverdale High in order to sow discontent between Archie, Betty and Veronica, hoping to break the triangle up and move in. Fan art. Mistress of the Mall pinup by Rex W. Lindsey. Cheryl's Decades of Style pinup by Dan Parent. Editor Gorelick promotes Archie & Friends #28, and Sabrina #12. Cheryl answers reader letters. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #14
    Chirality To the Promised Land (1997) 14

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Choose Your Own Star Wars Adventures SC (1998 Bantam Books) 1-1ST

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    Book 1 - 1st printing. "Episode IV: A New Hope!" Written by Christopher Golden. Art by Eric Cherry. Is the Force with you? Join Luke Skywalker and Han Solo to fight against the evil Galactic Empire - only this time you control the twists, turns, and outcomes of the most exciting adventure in the galaxy. Will you help lead the Rebellion to victory against the Empire? Or side with Darth Vader and betray your friends? The fate of the galaxy is in your hands - may the Force be you. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 118 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $4.50.

  • Issue #2
    Chronos (1998) 2
    Published Apr 1998 by DC.

    Down on the Farm - Written by John Francis Moore. Art and Cover by Paul Guinan & Steve Leialoha. Stranded in the Wild West, time traveler Walker Gabriel finds allies from a most unexpected source: the Kents! The first family of comics proves that not only were Ma and Pa Kent swell, but so were their ancestors. Will Walker prove worthy of their trust? Also, Walker discovers that there's another time traveler in the Old West. Unfortunately, it's a Linear Man, and he's hunting Chronos for murder! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Vol. 29 #12
    Cinefantastique (1970) Vol. 29 #12

    Vol 29, Num 12, #139; Lost in Space movie, Ray Bradbury, Species 2 Cover price $5.99.

  • Vol. 4 #1
    Cinescape (1994) Vol. 4 #1
    Published Apr 1998 by Mania Ent..

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    March/April 1998 - Sci-fi goes to war - a hard-hitting look at the brutal history of the future; Lost in Space returns - TV's camp classic remakes itself for the big screen; U.S. Marshals - Tommy Lee Jones tracks another fugitive; Mighty Joe Young - has King Kong met his match?; 25 movie previews, including Star Wars: Episode I, Star Trek 9, Armageddon & Superman Lives. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #25
    Citadel Journal 25

    Issue #25 - April/May 1998. Two scenarios, news, tips, and four "house rules" in which the original rules are modified. 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in. 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

  • Issue #35
    Classic Pulp Fiction Stories (1995-2002 Fading Shadows) 35

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  • Issue #62
    Classics Illustrated Study Guides (1997 Acclaim) 62

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    Classics Illustrated Study Guides (1997 Acclaim) 62 features The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy. Adapted by Madeleine with art by Patrick Broderick and Ralph Reese. Cover by Linda Fennimore. Includes an essay by Beth Nachison, Ph.D., Southern Connecticut State University. Square-bound softcover, full color, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in. 64 pages. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1
    Clowns (1998 Pagliacci) 1

    Written by P. Craig Russell. Art by Galen Showman and P. Craig Russell. Cover by P. Craig Russell. P. Craig Russell, one of the most celebrated stylists in comics today, teams with rising star Galen Showman (Caliber's Renfield) to adapt one of theatre's greatest tales of betrayal, adultery, and murder. Taken from the Italian opera I Pagliacci, this special one-shot tells the story of a group of traveling performers driven against each other by conflicting desires, leading to a startling and bloody conclusion. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.