Comic books October 1985

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Add to cart CGC 9.8 $80.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4354982023 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Comic book version of the TV show featuring the Fraggles, Gorgs, Doozers and other wonderful creatures living in the small fantastic place known as Fraggle Rock. Cotterpin, a Doozer isn't interested in doing what other Doozers do and becoming a part of the work crew. So she spends her time following and watching Fraggles and wishing she could be like them in "The Doozer Who Wanted to be a Fraggle" and "Something Else." Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - Comic book version of the TV show featuring the Fraggles, Gorgs, Doozers and other wonderful creatures living in the small fantastic place known as Fraggle Rock. Cotterpin, a Doozer isn't interested in doing what other Doozers do and becoming a part of the work crew. So she spends her time following and watching Fraggles and wishing she could be like them in "The Doozer Who Wanted to be a Fraggle" and "Something Else." Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

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Magazine of true stories of the American Frontier. Features illustrations and photos of the old west. B&W text. Color cover. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 68 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover art by Dave Cockrum. "Aftermath!", script and pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Ricardo Villagran; The Futurians deal with the aftermath of the Inheritors' attack on Earth. "Once and Future Fishmuffins" article by Dave Cockrum. T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents house ad. One-page untitled The Harris Girls story, script and art by Mike Harris; A modern witch and her cauldron. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. By Jim Davis. The world's favorite cat in his fourth spectacular TV Special! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 5-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Garfield Rolls On!" By Jim Davis. Collects the Garfield Daily comic strip. What happens when your all-time favorite cat reaches the top? Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 5-in., 128 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

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"The International Conjurors' Magazine." Vol. 49 # 4. Magic articles, demonstrations, and news. Approx. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 72 pages on white paper stock. Doug Bennett photo cover. Cover price $2.00.

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Add to cart Very Good $6.40	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $135.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4441923006 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $212.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-1984E1B-014 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $236.00 View scans CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Larry Hama on 6/14/24 Label #4459984012 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $86.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition. Label #21-197FA86-023 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

1st printing - "Hydrofoil!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Meet Shipwreck! This is one sailor that knows how to crack Cobra heads. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Shipwreck. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. "Hydrofoil!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Meet Shipwreck! This is one sailor that knows how to crack Cobra heads. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Shipwreck. Cover price $1.00.

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1st printing - The Wonder Oz Books #21. Written by Ruth Plumy Thompson. Art by John R. Neill. Based on the stories by L. Frank Baum. Only one boy may be able to stop the wicked Gnome King and his plans to conquer Oz! Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 8-in., 238 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

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"Dead Ringer." Katma Tui and John Stewart fall in love and battle Replikon. Guy Gardner guest appearance. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.95 cover price - "Dead Ringer." Katma Tui and John Stewart fall in love and battle Replikon. Guy Gardner guest appearance. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.95.

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Comico Edition - 1st printing. Collects Grendel backup stories from Mage: The Hero Discovered (1985) #6-14. Story and art by Matt Wagner. When Wagner first serialized Grendel: Devil by the Deed as a backup in his critically acclaimed title Mage, its innovative storytelling techniques, philosophical undertones, and charismatic anti-hero ignited a devoted following. Introducing Hunter Rose as the brilliant, twisted assassin Grendel, it gave birth to what has become a centuries-spanning epic exploring the roots and consequences of violence. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Comico Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Grendel backup stories from Mage: The Hero Discovered (1985) #6-14. Story and art by Matt Wagner. When Wagner first serialized Grendel: Devil by the Deed as a backup in his critically acclaimed title Mage, its innovative storytelling techniques, philosophical undertones, and charismatic anti-hero ignited a devoted following. Introducing Hunter Rose as the brilliant, twisted assassin Grendel, it gave birth to what has become a centuries-spanning epic exploring the roots and consequences of violence. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

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Grimjack gets a hair-raising ride from a guy literally built like a Mack truck in "This Wheel's On Fire." Script by John Ostrander and art by Timothy Truman. Issue also has "Munden's Bar – Music, Music, Music" with script by Phil Foglio and art by Phil Foglio & Duncan Eagleson and a one-page text feature "Collecting Dust – A Guide to Preserving Comic Books Part 1." Cover price $1.25.

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Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty (physically) but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. This issue features "The Treasure of Kantor" in which Groo helps some treasure hunters. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragones. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price - Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty (physically) but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. This issue features "The Treasure of Kantor" in which Groo helps some treasure hunters. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragones. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty (physically) but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. This issue features "The Treasure of Kantor" in which Groo helps some treasure hunters. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragones. Cover price $0.75.

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Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, when Iggy gets sick and can't go to the circus, Heathcliff brings the circus to him in "A Day at the Circus." Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Then in "Mouse Sitter," Heathcliff's conscience persuades him to help out a young mouse. Script by Dave Manak and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. And in "Bars and Stripes," Heathcliff has to figure out a way to visit his Dad in prison. Script by Angelo DeCesare & Jim Salicrup and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover price $0.65.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, when Iggy gets sick and can't go to the circus, Heathcliff brings the circus to him in "A Day at the Circus." Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Then in "Mouse Sitter," Heathcliff's conscience persuades him to help out a young mouse. Script by Dave Manak and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. And in "Bars and Stripes," Heathcliff has to figure out a way to visit his Dad in prison. Script by Angelo DeCesare & Jim Salicrup and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Olivia De Berardinis. Brian Aldiss: Helliconia Calling article. The Science Fictional Stigmata of Barry Malzberg article. Rock Opera, script and art by Rod Kierkegaard, Jr. Mara's Edge, script by Steve Ringgenberg, art by Milton Knight, Jr. Khantrax's Bedtime Story--Tales of the Galactic Inn, script and art by Jose Ma Bea. Sillavengo Disappears, script by Maurizio Corrado, art by Massimo Iosa Ghini. The Jealous God, script by Alexandro Jodorowsky, art by Cadelo. Slot Machine, script by Carlos Trillo, art by Horacio Altuna. Elephant Cemetery, script and art by Yves Chaland. Weird Soup!, script and art by Nicola Cuti. Tor Johnson in New York, script and art by Drew Friedman. Rebel, script by Pepe Moreno, Kenny Sylvester (co-script), Pete Ciccone (co-script), and Rob Hingley (co-script), art by Pepe Moreno. Timescooter, script and art by Juan Gimenez. Oct, 1985, issue 103. 100 pgs. Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Jonah Hex finds himself side by side with American soldiers in Vietnam when he tries to return to his own time. Will they become friends or deadly enemies? Wild with action, Hex is written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Mark Texeira and Dennis Janke. Cover by Texeira and Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. Jonah Hex finds himself side by side with American soldiers in Vietnam when he tries to return to his own time. Will they become friends or deadly enemies? Wild with action, Hex is written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Mark Texeira and Dennis Janke. Cover by Texeira and Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.95.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Hulk in Exile 13 of 14 - Secret Wars II crossover. "Monster!" Guest-starring the Beyonder. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Mike Mignola and Gerry Talaoc. The Hulk takes a surreal look back on the events of Bruce Banner's life and reveals the origins of his would be protectors Guardian, Goblin, and Glow. It is an origin story for the Hulk as well and it is told from a point a view that has never been seen before. Plus, the Beyonder arrives at the mystical crossroads. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover. Commander Steel and Mekanique recruit Infinity Inc. to travel to Earth-One and take on the JLA in "Last Crisis On Earth-Two!" Part 1 of 2, continued in Justice League of America #244. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Steve Montano. Letters page includes profile of McFarlane written and drawn by McFarlane himself. McFarlane/Tony DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

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Volume 62, Issue 10 - October 1985 - "Manhunt for the Freak with a Panty Fetish". One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover inks by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Will Franz and Sam Glanzman. Numbering continues from Army War Heroes (1963) #22. The Iron Corporal, tougher than most because of his metal ribcage, witnesses firsthand the horror and tragedy of war. This issue reprints the debut of Ian Heath, the Australian WWII soldier known as the "Iron Corporal," in stories by Will Franz and Sam Glanzman, creators of The Lonely War of Capt. Willy Schultz. The Iron Corporal leads an island raid to destroy Axis guns. Plus a look at the LST, which transported men, planes, vehicles and even tanks to enemy shores. Introducing The Iron Corporal; Landing Craft. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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"And One of Them Must Die!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Bob Layton. Obadiah Stane takes his personal vendetta against Tony Stark to a new level of terror! In brazen fashion the Stane International CEO orders his henchmen to abduct Mrs. Arbogast, Pepper Potts, and Timothy Anders from their respective homes! And only the timely intervention of Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) prevents Happy Hogan from joining the list of captives! However, Obadiah's three new prisoners do not satisfy his lust for vengeance; so he sends a package bomb to Circuits Maximus! And whoever opens the package will die! Cameo appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Vic Martinelli, and Bethany Cabe. Final appearance of Morley Erwin. (Notes: Happy Hogan previously appeared in Iron Man 112. This story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover: Marvel Premier Classic Library Edition #41. The edition collects Iron Man issues 193 thru 200.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "And One of Them Must Die!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Bob Layton cover. Stane targets Stark's friends, resulting in deadly consequences. Cover price $0.75.

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Sable has to become a detective to find out who stole the Maltese Falcon in "Murder…In Spades." Script and art by Mike Grell. Issue also has a "Shatter" chapter (the "first computerized comic") with story and art by Mike Saenz. Cover price $1.25.

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The adventures of Joshua Wolverine MacAlistaire, 19th-century American frontiersman. MacAlistaire learns the history of New Hope; Elmers reunion with Elinore does not go as expected. Story, art and cover by William Messner-Loebs. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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Part 5 of 5. "The Apocalypse War" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Carlos Ezquerra; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #265-267, 269-270. Cover by Dave Gibbons. Cover price $1.25.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Chronicles of Judge Dredd: Book 17!" By John Wagner, Alan Grant and Ron Smith. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "An Important Message From Archie and His Pals" public service announcement, script by Victor Gorelick; Archie and the gang solicit readers to watch for several missing children. "It's No Picnic," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie and Betty lure Jughead into taking a mountain hike. "Zero Hero," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; The Jones' home is burglarized and cowardly Hot Dog is the only line of defense. "The Entertainer," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead sets up Reggie by pretending his back is locked stooped over. "Jughead's Leisure Corner" activity page by Rod Ollerenshaw. "To the Rescue," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead becomes a hero by falling asleep on a surf board. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

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The final battle between the new JLA and Amazo, plus the reunion of Aquaman and Mera! Part 3 of 3. Written by Gerry Conway, with art by George Tuska and Mike Machlan, and a dynamite cover by Chuck Patton and Machlan. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.95 cover price - The final battle between the new JLA and Amazo, plus the reunion of Aquaman and Mera! Part 3 of 3. Written by Gerry Conway, with art by George Tuska and Mike Machlan, and a dynamite cover by Chuck Patton and Machlan. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.95.

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Cover pencils by John Lucas. Tips on child safety with photos of three missing children. Perfect Pitch!, script by Susan Berkley, pencils by John Lucas, inks by Vince Colletta; Katy begins a romance with a handsome baseball player, but her presence at his game distracts him and makes him play badly. Paper doll pages, fashions submitted by fans. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.