Comic books December 1998

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Randy Queen cover. Cover price $2.50.

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Arthur Adams variant cover. Cover price $2.50.

Darkness TPB (1998-2007) Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Darkness (1996-2001 1st Series) #1-6. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Marc Silvestri. I am powerful. I am immortal. I can do anything. I am cursed. I am...The Darkness. Fan favorite artist, Marc Silvestri, teams up with award winning writer, Garth Ennis, to tell the tale of a dark legacy fulfilled. On his 21st birthday, mafia hitman, Jackie Estacado inherits a weapon of vast power-The Darkness. An other-worldly suit of armor that manifests demons to do his bidding. Softcover, 176 pages, full color. NOTE: Vol. 1 1st printing says "The Darkness: Deluxe Collected Edition" on cover. Cover price $14.99.

See - Darkness: Coming of Age TPB (1998) 01-1ST Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Police Comics (1941-1953) #1-20.

Story and art by Jack Cole. Cover by Alex Toth. Foreword by Will Eisner. Introduction by Peter L. Myer.

A stunning hardcover collects the earliest adventures of the JLA's wackiest member!

This decidedly goofy collection of writer/artist Jack Cole's Plastic Man stories includes Plas' origin! New to the volume are a cover by Alex Toth, a foreword by legendary writer/artist Will Eisner, and an introduction by comics historian Peter L. Myer.

Hardcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Police Comics (1941-1953) #1-20.

Story and art by Jack Cole. Cover by Alex Toth. Foreword by Will Eisner. Introduction by Peter L. Myer.

A stunning hardcover collects the earliest adventures of the JLA's wackiest member!

This decidedly goofy collection of writer/artist Jack Cole's Plastic Man stories includes Plas' origin! New to the volume are a cover by Alex Toth, a foreword by legendary writer/artist Will Eisner, and an introduction by comics historian Peter L. Myer.

Hardcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.95.

It's a rare "Quiet Night" in Fear City, and romance rules! Behind the scenes though, the stricken Nico and Caffrey get closer to becoming full Deadbeats, and the creature that looks like Dr. Powell comes face to face with his former oldest, dearest friend. The latest slice of power and poignancy in the "reconstructing the Deadbeats" arc. By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Steve Leialoha. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Walter McDaniel. Dead Reckoning Part 1, script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by Whitney McFarland, Alp Altiner, and John Livesay; Deadpool takes on his destined role as the Mithras by tracking down the alien monster Tiamat and engaging him in battle; Zoe realizes that DP has been predetermined to lose and tries to warn him, but Dixon pulls the plug; An injured Deadpool escapes and limps home, little knowing that a bomb has been planted in his house; Zoe races to his aid but is caught in the explosion with DP and Al; Knowing in advance of Pool's failure, Dixon calls in his second string, Captain America. 54 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

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Deadpool and Widdle Wade. During Marvel's "Deadpool Month," this was a hilarious one-shot featuring Deadpool and...well, 'Lil Deadpool (Widdle Wade). A true classic in the Deadpool mythos...and you thought one Deadpool was bad--imagine having two! This also features the continuation of the Secret Wars II backstory/storyarc! Cover price $2.99.

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Issue #4 - Dec. 1998. Written by Jose Calderon, illustrated by Matt Lunsford. Final issue. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Brian Stelfreeze. Nest of Vipers (Road to No Man's Land) starring Batman, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by William Rosado, inks by Sal Buscema; in the aftermath of the earthquake, Firefly sets a toxic spill ablaze, Nightwing, Robin, and Oracle watch the Congressional hearings regarding federal aid for Gotham. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.99.

Winter 1998. Disney movies, theme parks, toys... in short, everything Disney-related. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 92 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY JIM LEE; ART AND COVER BY LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores June 2. Timed to coincide with the release of DIVINE RIGHT: THE ADVENTURES OF MAX FARADAY COLLECTED EDITION #3, this handsome collection reprints the first two sold-out issues of the popular series. (STAR09163) MATURE READERS FC, 56 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT$5.95" Cover price $5.95.

Story by Roy Thomas. Art and cover by John Orlando, plus a pinup by Joe Martino & Peter Palmiotti. Legendary comics writer-editor Roy Thomas presents a giant-monster story in the tradition of classic 1960s Marvel comics. A team of adventurers investigates a volcanic eruption in New York City, only to see their leader transformed into a giant alien creature that runs amok through the city. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Reprinting Raising Hell #1 and Spicy Grrls #1. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, black and white. Mature readers. Cover price $3.00.

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Cover pencils by Pat Olliffe, inks by Tom Palmer. "When Darkness Returns," script by Glenn Greenberg, pencils by Pat Olliffe, inks by Tom Palmer; A mysterious figure has assaulted Dracula's stronghold, and is also creating a serum to destroy vampires. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover pencils by Pat Olliffe, inks by Tom Palmer. "Village of the Dead," script by Glenn Greenberg, pencils by Pat Olliffe, inks by Tom Palmer; Dracula finds his possessions and finds a village wiped out by a deadly plague... which he must stop, lest all humans and vampires perish! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover pencils by Pat Olliffe, inks by Tom Palmer. "Blood Relations," script by Glenn Greenberg, pencils by Pat Olliffe, inks by Tom Palmer; Dracula finds out the identity of Seward's mysterious employer... and fights to destroy the plague! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.99.

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The Bigger They Are...; Pit Traps; Arthur's Final Morn - Fiction by J. Robert King; Enter our Monster Design Contest. Vol.23 #7 December 1998 Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. The most popular manga series in the world! Kamesennin, the turtle hermit, seems to be just a dirty old man, but he has a technique which he says can extinguish the flames around Frypan Mountain - the awesome attack called the Kamehameha! Then it's time to discuss Kamesennin's payment (because he really is a dirty old man, too). 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Get ready for a new chapter of Dragon Ball Z, as seen in America's #1 anime TV series! While the heroic Goku races towards Earth from the spirit world, Vegeta and Nappa, the Saiyan invaders, land on Earth and obliterate a city with a wave of their hand (literally). And that's just the beginning of what they plan to do, unless the planet's strongest martial artists -- Piccolo, Gohan, Krillin, Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu and Yamcha -- can stop them! But Vegeta has a test for the heroes before he even deigns to fight them: a squad of deadly plant creatures! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Hidden War: Part 3 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. As war clouds near Akogiland, Karula and Dard enjoy a few days of peace. Not that everyone else is enjoying their fun as much as they are. This is one couple that no one can ignore. No one, except Masahiko, their Nosjir friend. Masahiko is in heaven as warplanes arrive to join the rebellion. And when he stumbles across a famous flying ace, Ramuda sets the wheels in motion that will bring another comrade into Karula's circle. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Dave McKean. Many Mansions Part Five: November Eve, script by Caitlín R. Kiernan, pencils by Paul Lee, inks by Kim DeMulder; Abel, Cain & Matthew tell horror stories. Many Mansions Part Five: November Eve, script by Peter Hogan, art by Shawn McManus; Freaks meet mad scientist. 56 pgs. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

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SLIPSTREAM, the long-awaited crossover between the Gen-Active teams of DV8 and Gen 13, begins here! The Deviants have a new team leader as Ivana sends them on a mission to retrieve an incredible power source--bu they're not the only ones after it! And unknown to all of them, they're already the victims of a catastrophic event which threatens to tear asunder the very fabric of reality! Follow the parallel events taking place in next month's Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) Annual #1999. Written by Mike Heisler. Art and cover by Al Rio and Trevor Scott. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover art by Wendy Pini. Wolfrider! - part 7, script by Christy Marx, art by Jeff Zugale; Cutter is born and raised; The human shaman seeks a boy to train as his successor. Wave Dancers - part 10, script by Vickie Murphy, art by Wendi Strang-Frost; The broken one joins the others as they prepare to leave; Wavecatcher and Windkin find another of Wavecatcher's people. Elfquest - Small World, script and art by Carla Speed McNeil. Return to Centaur - part 6, script by Richard Pini (adaptation) and Piers Anthony, pencils by Dennis Fujitake, inks by Gary Kato; adapted from the Xanth novel, "Isle of View" by Piers Anthony. 68 pgs. $4.95. Cover price $4.95.

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HOLIDAY ON ICE - After a fiasco at the Toy Expo, Elvira's taking a Christmas vacation, but her mountain gateway resort is the site of the filming of Snow Party, and it's under attack by a guileful Asian Snow Faerie and her killer Wendigo. This ain't your normal tinsel and wassail; it's a bodacious book-length horror/humor extravaganza. By Frank Strom, Tod Smith and Bruce Patterson. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Story, art and cover by Robert Chang. Following the events of the first Enchanted miniseries, Cyprian comes into her own as a magical being. Intended as a three-issue miniseries, but this was the final issue of the series. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Deadpool A to Z index. This issue contains a story by story compendium of everything you need to know about Deadpools solo series up until September of 1998!! It also includes a pop-culture reference glossary!! Cover price $2.99.

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Reprints Sandman (1989 2nd Series) #29. Distant Mirrors: Part 1 of 3: Thermidor - Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Stan Woch & Dick Giordano. Cover by Dave McKean. During the French Reign of Terror, Morpheus enlists Lady Johanna Constantine as his mortal agent in an urgent family matter. Her deadly mission: To recover the still-living head of his son, Orpheus (decapitated long ago in ancient Greece), before the leaders of the 'Age of Reason' destroy it as an object of superstition unfit for enlightened France. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover pencils by Dave Brewer, inks by Curtis Arnold. Fear Itself Part 3: Crime and Punishment, script by Philip Nutman, pencils by David Brewer, inks by Curtis Arnold; Without the human persona of Ernest Fairchild inside of him, Evil Ernie reassesses his purpose in life; He starts by making his human disciples convince him they are evil enough to be turned into Dead Onez; Meanwhile, the now human Ernest finds himself having to escape from the very army of ghouls he created when he was Evil Ernie. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Salvador Larroca, inks by Art Thibert [as T-Bear]. Once More, O Green & Pleasant Land, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Salvador Larroca (pp. 1-22) and Anthony Williams (pp. 23-38), inks by Art Thibert (pp. 1-22) and Andy Lanning (pp. 23-38); Sue, Ben, and Johnny reunite with Reed and join forces with C. M. Anderson against Crucible and the Enclave; Sue, Ben, and Johnny get their rightful bodies back; Reed confronts Crucible and gets his genius back; the FF evict Crucible and co. from Genosha. 54 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories. Softcover, 8-in. x 10 3/4-in., 70 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos.) Cover price $3.95.

Connecting variant cover, limited to 1000 copies. "Darkness in Collision" Part 1 - Written by David Quinn. Art and cover by Timothy Vigil. 32 pages, B&W MATURE READERS

Leather Variant Cover, limited to 350 copies. "Darkness in Collision" Part 1 - Written by David Quinn. Art and cover by Timothy Vigil. 32 pages, B&W MATURE READERS

Nude variant cover. "Darkness in Collision" Part 1 - Written by David Quinn. Art and cover by Timothy Vigil. 32 pages, B&W MATURE READERS Cover price $3.95.