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Comic books April 1987

  • Issue #231
    Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958-1991 3rd Series Harvey) 231

    Stories and art by Warren Kremer and Howard Post. Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. Casper tries to figure out the strange secret of Larry Litterbug, who's wanted for littering. Casper the Friendly Ghost; The Litterbug; Put Your Foot Down; The Ghostly Trio: The Stolen Shadow; Royal Ties. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #97
    Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 97

    Cover art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds). The Unknown Given, script by Dave Sim, art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds); Cerebus and Astoria argue about theology. 28 pgs. $1.70. Cover price $1.70.

  • Issue #10
    Classic Adventure Strips (1985) 10

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    Buck Rogers vs Dr. Modor. Stories, art and cover by Murphy Anderson. Dragon Lady Press reprints classic comic strips from the Golden Age of comics. Collects the Buck Rogers daily strip from Dec 28, 1947 to Oct 30, 1948. Reprints of the early comic strip that defined "science fiction" for an entire generation. 20th-century soldier Buck Rogers is revived in the 25th century to have space adventures. This time Buck faces yet another mad scientist, the fiendish Dr. Modor. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #3
    Comet Man (1987) 3
    Published Apr 1987 by Marvel.

    Hulk appearance. Bill Sienkiewicz cover. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #6
    Comico Checklist/Attractions (1986) 6

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  • Issue #54
    Comics Feature (1980) fanzine 54

    Nam, Magnus Robot Fighter, Tales From the Crypt. Comics Feature was one of the longer running non-fiction comic book magazines of the era. Issue #54 includes: The Nam, Roy Thomas on DCs original Captain Marvel, Magnus Robot Fighter by James Van Hise, Silver Age Mort Weisinger by Gerard Jones, and ECs Tales from the Crypt. 55 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #115
    Comics Journal (1977) 115

    Full coverage of the infamous Fleisher v. Fantagraphics libel case, including transcripts of testimony by Jim Shooter, Harlan Ellison, Gary Groth, and Dean Mullaney, and analysis by Joe Sacco, Groth, and Ellison. Plus reviews, columns, letters, and news. Crazy wraparound cover by Don Simpson. Black and white; 144 pages. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #14
    Comics Values Monthly (1986) 14

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    Marvel, DC, independent color, independent black & white comic values; top 100 comics; all new comic price trends; future picks. Cover features Spectrum Comics' Survivors by Steve Woron. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #2075
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 2075
    • Water damage: Slight.

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

  • Issue #2076
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 2076

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

  • Issue #2077
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 2077

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

  • Issue #2078
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 2078


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

  • Issue #2079
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 2079

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

  • Issue #2080
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 2080

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

  • Issue #2081
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 2081


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

  • Issue #2082
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 2082

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

  • Issue #193
    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 193

    Last 75-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Valdis Semeiks, inks by Geof Isherwood. Shedu, script by Jim Owsley, pencils by Val Semeiks, inks by Geof Isherwood; Devourer requests a favor of Xuthl, then pursues Kaleb and Solaise; The Host of Shedu, released by Xuthl, pursues Conan. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 338,553; average paid circulation 151,351. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #1-2ND
    Concrete (1987) 1-2ND
    Published Apr 1987 by Dark Horse.

    Second printing. Story and art by Paul Chadwick. Formerly Ronald Lithgow, Senate aide, speechwriter, and the least dynamic of men. But when he had his pudgy, soft body exchanged for on enormously powerful and encrusted with a tough outer covering, he chose to use the opportunity to become an adventurer. His plan: to mount expeditions, dare great things - and write about them to earn his way. His reach often exceeds his grasp, however. Things tend to go wrong for Concrete... 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1
    Corban The Barbearian (1987) 1

    b&w. 6 3/4" x 9 3/4". Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #227
    Cracked (1958 Major Magazine) 227

    "Russian edition" of Cracked. Art by John Severin, Steve Ditko, Mike Ricigliano, Walter Brogan, Pat Redding, Rick Altergott, Brad Joyce, Gary Fields, Jim Rohn, Vic Martin, Rick Parker, Cliff Mott, Bob Fingerman, Rob Orzechowski, Don Orehek, and Bill Wray. Cover by Severin. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #70
    Cracked Collectors Edition (1974) 70


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    Reprint of Cracked # 1 with art by John Severin, Don Orehek, Russ Heath, Bill Everett, Al Williamson, and Joe Maneely. Bonus: 1987 calendar (it will also work for 2009, 2015, 2026, 2037, and 2043, among other years!). Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #3
    Cracked Digest (1986) 3

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    144 pages. All reprints with art by John Severin, Steve Ditko, Jack Davis, Bill Ward, Marie Severin, and John Reiner. Parodies of "Mission: Impossible," "Have Gun, Will Travel," "Star Trek," "The Lone Ranger," "Seahunt," soap operas, and more. Severin cover. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #11
    Critters (1986) 11

    Double-size Christmas issue of Fantagraphics long-running anthropomorphic anthology (i.e., funny animal comic). Gnuff in Orva Lives, story and art by Freddy Milton; Usagi Yojimbo in Homecoming Part II, story and art by Stan Sakai; Lionheart in Détente Part Four, story and art by Tom Stazer; De Grand Wa-Zoo by Sam Kieth. Plus stories and art by Ty Templeton, Mark Armstrong, Ron Wilber, and Mike Kazaleh, and Dog Boy by Steve Lafler. Black and white; 64 pages. Painted cover by Ken Macklin. Cover price $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

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    $200 Critters #11 CGC 9.8 (1987) - Christmas Cover - Ken Macklin cover

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  • Issue #21
    Crossfire (1984 Eclipse) 21

    An experimental issue in which the story about Ned Amaden, a man who lived his life backwards, is told backwards in "Bass-Ackwards." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Dan Spiegle. Issue also has a "Show Business" feature by Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragones. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #210
    Published 1987 (est.) by Thomson.

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  • Issue #211
    Published 1987 (est.) by Thomson.

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  • Issue #212
    Published 1987 (est.) by Thomson.

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  • Issue #213
    Published 1987 (est.) by Thomson.

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  • Issue #241
    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 241

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    Cover pencils by Mike Zeck, inks by Klaus Janson. Black Christmas starring Daredevil, Karen Page, the Fatboys, and The Trixter (Death), script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Al Milgrom; The Trixter leads DD on a merry Christmas chase. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 316,462; average paid circulation 189,959. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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    $25 Daredevil #241 (1987) NM Todd Mcfarlane Interior Art Marvel Comics Mike Zeck
    $100 April 1987 Marvel Comics Daredevil Issue No. 241 CGC Universal Grade 9.4

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  • Issue #241MJ
    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 241MJ

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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #6
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 6

    An anthology of original stories. Cover by John Workman. Trekker [Part 3], script and art by Ron Randall; Mercy hopes to lure gang boss, Gatefish Strauss, into her trap but discovers that it's difficult to catch a big fish and even more difficult to hold on to one when they're caught. Roma (Chapter Two), script and art by John Workman; Roma discovers the reason behind her recurring nightmare and how it relates to Salinger Mass, the wealthy owner of Barbranna Island. Little Pushes, script and art by Paul Chadwick; Concrete head to a party hosted by the producer of the film that he's working on in effects department. Doc Abstruse Explains Warp Speed, script by Steve Mattsson, art by Tony Salmons. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #2
    Dark Regions (1987) 2
  • Issue #35
    DC Releases 35
    Published Apr 1987 by DC.

    A monthly 4-page 8-1/2in. x 11in. illustrated consumer newsletter featuring DC comic releases for each month. This month: The Spectre is cover spotlighted, featuring Michael Kaluta art. The interior features cover art for Watchmen (1986) #8 by Dave Gibbons, and Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) #59 by John Totleben and Bill Sienkiewicz.

  • Issue #1
    Deadface (1987) 1
    Published Apr 1987 by Harrier.

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    Story, art and cover by Eddie Campbell. The first self-published series by acclaimed artist Eddie Campbell, featuring early appearances of many of his long-running characters. Joe Theseus puts out a hit on Bacchus; featuring the first-ever appearance of Bacchus, and an introductory essay about Eddie Campbells distinctive style. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #3
    Deadworld (1986 1st Series Arrow/Caliber) 3

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    Story by Stuart Kerr. Art and cover by Vince Locke. The original series of this acclaimed zombie comic, which appeared years before The Walking Dead. The group boards a riverboat, not realizing this puts them at the mercy of the zombies; Deake encounters the Demon Lord. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #4
    Deadworld (1986 1st Series Arrow/Caliber) 4

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    Story by Stuart Kerr. Art and cover by Vince Locke. The original series of this acclaimed zombie comic, which appeared years before The Walking Dead. The battle on the riverboat ends with the ship in flames, but not everyone will make it out alive. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.50.

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    $80 Deadworld #4 CGC 9.6 1987 4017094019 Mickey Gets Bitten by Zombie! Arrow KEY!

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  • Issue #10
    Death Rattle (1985 2nd Series Kitchen Sink) 10
  • Issue #109

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  • Issue #4
    Demon (1987 2nd Series) 4

    "Begins Our Tale of Woe!" Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Matt Wagner and Art Nichols. Jason Blood confronts the man that cursed him all those centuries ago. But when Merlin the Magician is done with Jason Blood and Etrigan the Demon, nothing will ever be the same again! Don't miss the haunting supernatural conclusion from the mind of the man that brought you MAGE and GRENDEL. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #4

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    Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. "Begins Our Tale of Woe!" Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Matt Wagner and Art Nichols. Jason Blood confronts the man that cursed him all those centuries ago. But when Merlin the Magician is done with Jason Blood and Etrigan the Demon, nothing will ever be the same again! Don't miss the haunting supernatural conclusion from the mind of the man that brought you MAGE and GRENDEL. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #573
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 573

    Batman and Robin try to figure out why the Mad Hatter held up the Liars' Club, how it relates to hats, and just where the Prince of Crowns will strike next in "The Mad Hatter Flips His Lids!" Script by Mike W. Barr, art & cover by Alan Davis & Paul Neary. Letter to the editor from T.M. Maple. Cover price $0.75.

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    $4 DC Detective Comics Detective Comics #573 VG
    $80 Detective Comics #573 (1987) CGC 9.6

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  • Issue #573
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 573

    Canadian Edition. Batman and Robin try to figure out why the Mad Hatter held up the Liars' Club, how it relates to hats, and just where the Prince of Crowns will strike next in "The Mad Hatter Flips His Lids!" Script by Mike W. Barr, art & cover by Alan Davis & Paul Neary. Letter to the editor from T.M. Maple. Private Notes: Batman and Robin vs. the Mad Hatter Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #12
    Dick Tracy Monthly/Weekly (1986 Blackthorne) 12

    Story, art and cover by Chester Gould. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints the strips from July 20 – September 17, 1949. Tracy proves B.O. Plenty innocent of murder, But then the real killer, Sketch Paree, comes after Tracy, Sam and bandleader Spike Dyke. Sketch Paree; Spike Dyke. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #123
    Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) 123

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    Includes: Cybermen leaving the tombs pinup; Doctor Who? strip By Tim Quinn & Dicky Howett; Maureen O'Brien interview; The Sunmakers Synopsis and Fact File; Season 23 Visual Effects featuring interviews with Mike Kelt, Peter Wragg, and Kevin Molloy; Richard Hurndall Remembered; The Gift Part 1 strip; The Ultimate Foe (The Trial Of A Time Lord parts 13-14) Review; Travelling Companions – Peri; The Cybermen - Part 1; The Sixth Doctor (Colin Baker) and Peri (Nicola Bryant) pinup; and The First Doctor and Cybermen poster. April, 1987. 40 pgs. Cover price: 85p. Cover price $2.75.

  • Issue #2
    Dog Boy (1987 Fantagraphics) 2

    The very fabric of reality starts to unravel, but luckily Sir Isaac Newton is on hand to explain it all. Story, art and cover by Steve Lafler. Black and white; 24 pages. Mature readers. Cover price $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #252
    Donald Duck (1952-1980 Dell/Gold Key/Whitman/Gladstone) 252

    Cover art by Daan Jippes. "Trail of the Unicorn," script and art by Carl Barks; Donald and the nephews are sent to the Himalayas to capture a unicorn for Uncle Scrooge's private zoo; Gladstone stows away on their plane, and thanks to his luck, gets all the credit--and the reward--for finding the unicorn. "Best Seat in the House," art by Victor Arrigada Rios (as Vicar). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

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    $145 Walt Disney Donald Duck #252 CGC 9.8 White Pages

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  • Issue #6
    DP7 (1986) 6
    Published Apr 1987 by Marvel.

    "Revenge!" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Ryan and Romeo Tanghal. Scuzz soon learns that it's not easy being a lone freak in a world not ready to accept his kind. However, things get worse for the lone DP when his burgeoning abilities become even more uncontrollable and powerful. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #6MJ
    DP7 (1986) Mark Jewelers 6MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Revenge!" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Ryan and Romeo Tanghal. Scuzz soon learns that it's not easy being a lone freak in a world not ready to accept his kind. However, things get worse for the lone DP when his burgeoning abilities become even more uncontrollable and powerful. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #120
    Dragon (TSR 1976-2007) Magazine 120

    Vol. 11 #10 April 1987 Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #3
    Dreamery (1986) 3
    Published Apr 1987 by Eclipse.

    Cover by Donna Barr. Written by Donna Barr, Lewis Carroll and Chris Weiman. Art by Donna Barr and Lela Dowling. Stinz returns in "The Carp of Easter" by Donna Barr! Plus: Part 2 of the 6-part adaptation of Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Carroll, Chris Weiman (adaptation) and Lela Dowling. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.