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Comic books May 1997

  • Issue #1-REP
    Disney's The Little Mermaid: Classic Storybook HC (1997 Mouse Works) 1-REP

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    2nd and later printings. Adapted by Sheryl Kahn. Art by Atelier Philippe Harchy. Disney's The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ariel, a young mermaid who gets the chance to be human after making a deal with an evil sea witch. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

  • Issue #48
    Ditkomania (1983 Bill Hall) 48

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    Published by Bill Hall, Ditkomania is a fanzine devoted to the legendary artist, Steve Ditko. This issue includes: New Ditko Artwork; The Amazingly Incredibly Improbable Journey reprint from Big Boy Magazine #470; Ditko Comics I Missed; Sabans Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Ninja Rangers/VR Troopoers #5; and reprinted art from Amazing Spider-Man #4. May, 1997. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #251
    Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) 251
  • Issue #302
    Donald Duck (1952-1980 Dell/Gold Key/Whitman/Gladstone) 302

    Cover art by Carl Barks. "The Gold-Finder," script and art by Carl Barks; One of the nephews invents a "gold-finder" that points at the gold in two of Donald's watches, smashing them as it does. 10 pages of reprinted daily King Features Syndicate strips, script by Bob Karp, art by Al Taliaferro. "Terror in the Trash" starring Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, script by John Lustig, art by Victor Arrigada Rios (as Vicar); introduction of Ivanna Gottahavit. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #1A
    Donna Mia Giant Size (1997) 1A

    Regular cover. B&W with color cover. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #1B
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    Nude variant edition. B&W with color cover.

  • Issue #1C
    Donna Mia Giant Size (1997) 1C

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    Leather cover edition. B&W with color cover.

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  • Issue #1D
    Donna Mia Giant Size (1997) 1D

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    Avatar Authentic Signed Edition - Limited to 250 copies - Signed by Trevlin Utz. Regular cover. B&W with color cover. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #4
    Double Danger Tales (1997-2012 Fading Shadows Inc.) Pulp 4

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  • Issue #4
    Drakuun (1997) 4

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    Rise of the Dragon Princess: Part 4 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. She bested him in battle -- defeated him in a swordfight -- and that should have sent him packing. But he's Dard, the hotheaded, hard-drinking, womanizing commander of the Royal Border Patrol; and she's Karula, the beautiful, buxom, sword-wielding princess of Ledomiam. And so the battle in the bar has become a war of the sexes -- and the next battleground is Karula's shower! Grab a towel and shed your shirt, 'cause it's about to get hot and steamy! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #12
    Dreaming (1996) 12
    Published May 1997 by DC/Vertigo.

    Cover art by Dave McKean. Weird Romance Part Four, script by Bryan Talbot, pencils by Peter Doherty, inks by Tayyar Ozkan; Jerry was killed by Chris and two buddies and didn't desert Bridget; However, he's mad and tried to make her the Queen of Dreams; Bridget defeats him by overcoming her fears and turns him into the frog keeper of the Crawpock; Chris goes to jail. Lee Marrs talks about two titles, 2020 Visions and Faultlines. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #3
    Dreamwalker (1996 Tapestry) 3

    Story by Jenni Gregory and Barry Gregory. Art and cover by Jenni Gregory. The return of Karen Brinson, who can enter other peoples dreams. Mrs. Tobias doesnt think Karen is mastering the Dreamwalker power fast enough; Dr. Seales fate is revealed. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #33
    Dreamwatch UK (1994 Gary Leigh/Titan Magazines) (formerly DWB) 33

    Issue 33 - May, 1997. The Best in Screen Science Fiction & Fantasy Entertainment. Star Trek Voyager, Star Wars, Babylon 5, Hercules, Millennium, more. Softcover, 8" x 11.5", 74 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

  • Issue #7
    DV8 (1996) 7
    Published May 1997 by Image.

    Cover pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Mark Irwin. Shades, script by Warren Ellis, pencils by Humberto Ramos, Jason Johnson, and Al Rio, inks by Luke Rizzo, Al Rio, and Drew Geraci; During a thunderstorm in New York, the members of DV8 are at home; DV8 discovers that Ivana owes her post within the organization to Bob, and that it is she who extracted his eye several years previously. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #59
    Edgar Rice Burroughs News Dateline (1979 Michael Conran) Fanzine 59

    Issue #59 - May 1997. Mike Conran's news fanzine concentrating on Edgar Rice Burroughs. Cover by Dave Hoover. Review of ERB play You Lucky Girl, two pages of Mike Cody's comic adaptation of At the Earth's Core. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 14 pages, black and white.

  • Issue #7
    Elektra (1996 1st Series) 7

    Cover art by Mike Deodato Jr. Out of the Night, script by Peter Milligan, pencils by Mike Deodato, Jr., inks by Deodato Studios; Assassins are descending on Manhattan to compete to prove they are worthy to assassinate the Architect and claim the reward; Elektra aims to stop them, but her fighting ability only impresses him, and she earns the spot. Elektra illustration by Kevin Lau. 3-page preview of Hulk #454, script by Peter David, pencils by Adam Kubert, inks by Mark Farmer. 44 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #1A
    Elementals Sex Special (1997) 1A

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    Regular Edition. Written by Eric Dinehart with art by Tony Daniel, David Mowry, Jeff Moy, and Cory Carani. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1B
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    Nude Collector's Edition. Written by Eric Dinehart with art by Tony Daniel, David Mowry, Jeff Moy, and Cory Carani. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #12
    Elfquest (1996 Warp) 12

    Cover art by Wendy Pini. Dreamtime - part 7, script and art by Wendy Pini. Fire-Eye - part 12, script by Richard Pini, pencils by Barry Blair, inks by Colin Chan; The meeting goes wrong as a fight breaks out; Cam Triompe accidentally pushes Ahnn-Li off the balcony, killing him. Wild Hunt - part 10, script by Joellyn Auklandus, art by Lorraine Reyes; Angrif heads home with his stolen elf blade. His father, Grohmul Djun, is only angered. His sister, Gifa, plots to infiltrate the Elven holt. Rogue's Curse - part 6, script and art by Brandon McKinney; Bel is killed; Faldar accuses Rayek to get him out of the way as he and Moni take over the carnival for their own purposes. Cover price $4.95.

  • Vol. 109 #5
    Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (1941-Present Davis-Dell) Vol. 109 #5
  • Issue #49
    Elvira Mistress of the Dark (1993) 49

    A long, languorous trip down to the Everglades entangles Elvira in a war between a race of swamp-dwelling little gnomes called "Goons" and a grasping, glamorous woman land-developer. How will this tie in with the presence of a swamp monster whose touch burns anyone without a sense of humor? Is Andy Williams involved, too? Also, Elvira's quest to rescue her familiar reunites her with old friends in Part Four of "To Skelloween and Back." By Frank Strom, Tom Simonton, Louis Lachance, Lou Mougin, David Day and Ricardo Villagran. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Empire Building Real Life Story of Star Wars SC (1997) 1-1ST

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    Empire Building: The Remarkable Real Life Story of Star Wars - 1st printing. By Garry Jenkins. Cover by Fred Gambino. In May, 1977, an unheralded "space opera" called Star Wars became the most extraordinary movie success of all time. Dismissed by most as an adolescent indulgence, George Lucas's saga went on to rewrite not just the history of Hollywood but the story of popular culture. This is the behind the scenes story about how the greatest sci-fi adventure of all time got made. Includes previously unreleased photos. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 278 pages, Text (with 16 pages, of fuill color photos). Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Empire Strikes Back SC (1997 Scholastic) A Star Wars Storybook 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Based on the story by George Lucas. Adapted by J.J. Gardner. The battle rages on... The second installment to the Star Wars Saga sees the Rebel forces splintered and scattered by the evil Empire's relentless attacks. While, Luke Skywalker ventures to the Dagobah system to seek out Jedi Master Yoda and complete his training, Han, Leia, and the rest of his allies streak across the cosmos with Darth Vader and the Imperial fleet hot on their trail. Can Luke save his friends or will Darth Vader close his iron fist around the galaxy far, far away? Featuring full color photos from the film! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Empire Strikes Back SC (1997 Scholastic) A Star Wars Storybook 1-REP

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    2nd and later printings. Based on the story by George Lucas. Adapted by J.J. Gardner. The battle rages on... The second installment to the Star Wars Saga sees the Rebel forces splintered and scattered by the evil Empire's relentless attacks. While, Luke Skywalker ventures to the Dagobah system to seek out Jedi Master Yoda and complete his training, Han, Leia, and the rest of his allies streak across the cosmos with Darth Vader and the Imperial fleet hot on their trail. Can Luke save his friends or will Darth Vader close his iron fist around the galaxy far, far away? Featuring full color photos from the film! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

  • Vol. 127 #5
    Esquire (1933 Esquire, Inc.) Magazine Vol. 127 #5

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  • Issue #10
    Essential Vertigo Sandman (1996) 10

    Reprints Sandman 10. Cover art by Dave McKean. The Doll's House, script by Neil Gaiman, pencils by Mike Dringenberg, inks by Malcolm Jones III; Rose meets her grandmother, Morpheus, the Dreaming staff, and the Three Witches. Promos for 2020 Visions & Faultlines. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #7
    Essential Vertigo Swamp Thing (1996) 7

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    Cover pencils by Stephen Bissette, inks by John Totleben and Ed Hannigan (reprint touch-up). ...by Demons Driven!, script by Alan Moore, pencils by Stephen Bissette, inks by John Totleben; The Swamp Thing and Etrigan battle a demon and each other for the very soul of a young boy. Reprints Alan Moore's Swamp Thing #27 in B&W. 28 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #13
    Essential Vertigo Swamp Thing (1996) 13

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    Cover pencils by Stephen Bissette, inks by John Totleben. Pog, script by Alan Moore, art by Shawn McManus; Mysterious aliens crash into the Louisiana swamps--and think that they've found paradise! Walt Kelly Pogo tribute. Reprints Alan Moore's Swamp Thing #31 in B&W. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #1
    Evilman Tentacles, Toasters and Terror (1997 Moonstone) 1

    Story, Art, and Cover by Bill Hallier. Back Cover by Dave Branch. 36 pages. B&W. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #109
    Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 109

    The Battle for Britain: Part 3 of 4 - "Dragon Moon Rising!" Story by Ben Raab. Art by Salvador Larroca and Scott Koblish. Crimson Dawn have taken Captain Brittan and Excalibur wants him back! Problem is they need Spiral's help. Will this perennial X-Men foe lend a hand, or six? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #162
    Fangoria (1979-2015 O'Quinn Studios) 1st Series 162

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    Horror on the internet; scream stars speak; Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci; An American Werewolf in Paris. TV version of The Shining depicted on cover. Cover price $5.99.

  • Issue #3
    Fangs of K'aath (1997) 3

    Story by Paul Kidd. Art and cover by Javier Ruiz. A tale of furry adventure, in the tradition of the Arabian Nights. Sandhri and Rashid are pursued by mysterious figures who have some connection to Rashids past. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #13
    Fangs of the Widow (1995 Ground Zero) 13
  • Issue #7
    Fantastic Four (1996 2nd Series) 7

    Heroes Reborn. "Into the Negative Zone!" Wolverine and She Hulk cameo. Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art by Brett Booth and Tom McWeeney. As the Fantastic Four venture into the new frontier known as the Negative Zone they are confronted by images from the real Marvel Universe, including a dark episode involving the mutant heroes the Uncanny X-Men (see Fantastic Four vs. X-Men #1-4 for details). Plus, the threat of Galactus looms ever closer. Cover price $1.95.

  • Vol. 50 #5
    Fate (1948-Present Clark Publishing) Digest/Magazine Vol. 50 #5

    Volume 50 - Number 5, May 1997. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories. Softcover, 8-in. x 10 3/4-in., 80 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos.) Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #1
    Faultlines (1997) 1

    Tracey Farrand is a troubled young woman who thinks she is either possessed of extraordinary ESP--or else she is mad. Seeking a place to rest and sort out her life, Tracey makes her way to the remote and atmospheric small town of Placer's Bend high in the High Sierra mountains. But all too soon Tracey discovers that this mountain retreat is a "psychic hot zone" containing a romantic ghost, a supernatural predator, and an ancient, inhuman, savagely compelling entity--all three of whom have their sights set on Tracey. This 6-issue miniseries is written by Lee Marrs, with art by Bill Koeb and special coloring effects by Marrs. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $2.50.

  • Vol. 5 #11
    Femme Fatales (1992 CFQ Media) Vol. 5 #11

    Volume 5 - #11 - May 1997. Golden Girls. Plus: Kathy Long - martial arts goddess, Jennifer Lopez on Anaconda, Maria Ford, Susan Swift - Audrey Rose grows up, the girls of Mommy 2. Cover features Teri Hatcher, snapped by glamour photographer and Hollywood movie director Dan Golden. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #60
    Filmfax (1986) 60

    Features in this issue include: Beverly Garland interview; part one of article on AIP's Deke Howard; Joan Taylor revisits Earth vs. the Flying Saucers; retrospective on The Thief of Bagdad; and more. Cover features Vincent Price photo and poster art from Dr. Goldfoot & the Girl Bombs. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #4
    Finder (1998) 4

    Cover art by Carla Speed McNeil. Brigham, script and art by Carla Speed McNeil; Jaeger gives photos of the Grosvenors to Brigham, who is in Anvard and interested in them; Lynne has a bug on Jaeger, and is listening to everything; Jaeger gives Brigham an address for his family, but it is a fake apartment that Jaeger has set up. Jaeger w/ flying whale back cover art by McNeil. Pinup of Medawar ritual death figure by McNeil. 28 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #3
    Fist of the Dragon (1997) 3

    b&w. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #6
    Fist of the North Star Part 4 (1996) 6

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    Beyond the Blood of Friends and Foes - Written by Buronson. Art by Tetsuo Hara. As brother fights brother, Jagi gets closer and closer to revealing a terrible secret about their tragic past and the fate of Ken's long-lost love, Yuria! The Fist is back, fighting for justice on a savage, post-apocalyptic Earth! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #125
    Flash (1987 2nd Series) 125
    Published May 1997 by DC.

    "Cause and Effect." Major Disaster is wreaking havoc in the coast city of Santa Marta, California, which now counts Wally West as one of its residents. Script by Brian Augustyn and Mark Waid, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by John Nyberg. Cover art by Howard Porter and Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #21
    Flintstones (1995 Archie) 21

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  • Issue #22
    Flintstones (1995 Archie) 22

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  • Issue #97
    Fortean Times Magazine (1991 John Brown Publishing) 97

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  • Issue #2
    Freak Force (1997 2nd Series) 2

    Written by Erik Larsen and Eric Stephenson. Art by Andy Kuhn, Ande Parks and Howard Chum. A cadre of Freak Force's most dangerous and powerful foes have united and tracked them down to the secret lair. Can our heroes survive this surprise attack? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #8
    Frontline Combat (1995 Chocran/Gemstone) 8

    Cover art by Harvey Kurtzman. "Thunderjet!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Alex Toth; Captain Wood and his squadron go on a mission to destroy a North Korean troop train. "Caesar!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; After conquering Germany and France, Caesar is killed by his own senate. "Tubridy's Triumph!" text story, script and art by Harvey Kurtzman. "Chickamauga!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; The story of the battle of Chickamauga creek. "Night Patrol!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, pencils by John Severin, inks by Bill Elder; Pappy is taking out a night patrol of replacements to gauge the strength of enemy forces near Taegu, and they discover a tremendous number; Just when they get set to return to base with the information, the enemy attacks, and all make it back alive except for two. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #53
    Furrlough (1991) 53

    Cover by Chris Whalen. Stories and Art by Canopy Productions, Fred Patten, Kjartan Arnorsson, James Hanrahan, Shon Howell and Michael Vega. Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! In this issue: "Star Run Part 8" by Canopy Productions; "Theriopangram" by Fred Patten and Kjartan Arnorsson; "Bronze Age Part 1" by James Hanrahan; "Danger Bunnies Conclusion" by Shon Howell; and "Full Knight Gear Preview" by Michael Vega. Plus: Illustrations by Jay Naylor and Brad Lesher. B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1
    Galaxion (1997) 1
    Published May 1997 by Helikon.
  • Vol. 25 #5

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