Comic books June 1988

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Cover art by Marie Severin. The Monster That Could Be Anything!, script by Stan Kay, art by Marie Severin; It's the perfect day for adventure in Fraggle Rock; So Red and Wembley venture out into the Gorg's Garden and encounter a creature that can be whatever they believe it to be. Reprinted from Fraggle Rock #3 (August 1985). A comic adaptation of the TV episode of Fraggle Rock "Believe It Or Not" from Season 3 episode 8. Based on the series that began as a puppet show on HBO and later became an animated cartoon on NBC. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Willow, Speed Racer, Freddy Kreuger, and more. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 56 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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"Stiletto" finds the new Cobra agent, Star-Viper, breaking into The Pit III and stealing an experimental and expensive black box mechanism from under the Joes' noses. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Gung-Ho; Dusty; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Iceberg; Mainframe; Tunnel Rat; Wildcard (1st); Skidmark (1st); Windmill (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Star-Viper (1st); Croc-Master (1st); Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

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Reprints Issues #26-#28. Cover pencils by Mike Zeck, inks by Bob Wiacek. "Snake-Eyes: The Origin," script by Larry Hama, pencils by Larry Hama (breakdowns), inks by Steve Leialoha (finishes); The origins of Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow begin, and it's explained how they tie into each other; In the Everglades, the hunters become the hunted as Junkyard starts leading the Cobras right to the Joes, but actually leads them into quicksand. "Snake-Eyes: The Origin Part II," script by Larry Hama, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Andy Mushynsky; The Origins of Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow conclude as we learn how Snake-Eyes' face was disfigured and why he is mute; Storm Shadow tracks down Snake-Eyes and the two battle; Meanwhile, the Joes continues their fight in the Everglades vs. Cobra as Zartan decides to involve the Dreadnoks. "Swampfire!", script by Larry Hama, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Andy Mushynsky; A Joe strike force begins to converge on Zartan's hideout in the Everglades as the Baroness goes to Springfield to speak with an imprisoned Bludd to arrange for an assassination; Destro and Firefly attack the Joes using the new tanksmasher jets (Rattler), but are repelled by the Joes in the W.H.A.L.E. and Dragonfly, as the Commander escapes their grasp yet again, with Firefly left behind to clean up the 'mess' at the hideout, as Zartan heads north with the Dreadnoks to locate the Pit. G.I. Joe illustration on back cover by Michael Golden. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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"Double Bluff!" Written by Ford Alan and Dan Abnett. Art by Dougie Braithwaite and Cam Smith. Starring Roadblock and Tomax and Xamot. "Double Cross!" Starring Ship Wreck and Copperhead. Written by Ian Rimmer. Art by Dougie Braithwaite and Cam Smith. Plus, "Ancient Relics: Part 1!" Starring the Transformers. Written by Simon Furman. Art by Geoff Senior and Dave Harwood. Includes Mini-Poster. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Summer 1988 issue. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; color; 28 pages on slick pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"Sheep's Clothing!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe. Chuckles, Scarlett, Lady Jaye, Jinx, Lowlight and Dialtone face life and death in an army PX! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

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Take an invading horde of Los Angeles gangs in the streets of Seattle, add the native gangs out to protect their turf, stick Green Arrow in the middle of it all and you've got havoc. Part 1 of 2. Written by Mike Grell, with art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. Cover by Hannigan and Giordano. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.00.

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Now much older, Detective Wiggins discovers that capitalizing on his association with Grendel comes with a price. And the price is now due in this untitled story. Script by Matt Wagner and art by Hannibal King & Tim Sale. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.75.

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The secret behind Lord Phaeton's powers is revealed while a new Lord Protector is created to defend Cynosure in "Mind Rot." Script by John Ostrander and art by Tom Mandrake & Kim DeMulder. Issue also has Eddy Current in "New Act" with script and art by Ted McKeever. Cover price $1.75.

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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 Glass Carafe" in which Groo, now reunited with Rufferto, has to replace a glass carafe that he broke. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragones. Cover price $1.00.

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Alan Moore script; Ian Gibson art Cover price $1.25.

Summer 1988. Cover price $1.95.

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Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, Heathcliff has to hold down the fort while everyone is away and ends up battling a new super powered mouse in "Muscle Mouse." Script by Dave Manak and art by Howard Post & Ruth Leon. Then in "Watch the Birdie," Heathcliff tries to gain entry into a bird sanctuary. Script by Dave Manak and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. Issue also has a Top Dog story "Ghost of a Chance" in which Top Dog helps Joey when he has to spend the night in a haunted house in order to join the Falcon's club. Script by Dave Manak and art by Warren Kremer & Jon D'Agostino. Cover price $1.00.

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Constantine stands in the way of the Resurrection Crusade and is forced to face the ultimate fascist and the horrors of prejudice. Written by Jamie Delano, with art by John Ridgway, and a painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

The program to a yearly convention held in June in Charlotte, North Carolina since 1982 (except 86).

May - June, 1988. Volume 2, Issue 1. "Horrorstruck: The World of Dark Fantasy" is a horror magazine that ran from May, 1987 to September, 1988. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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"Psychic Victory." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. It's the calm before the storm. The Redeemer and Rock, the Leader's new super-powered henchmen and former Hulkbusters, storm a top secret government facility to obtain Weapons of Mass Destruction. Meanwhile, Bruce and Betty's relationship has been a tumultuous one at best. Betty intends to confront the one responsible, the Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover by Mike Bair. "A Death in the Family," script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Mike Bair and Lou Manna (pp. 16-20, 22, 24-27), inks by Bob Downs; The wedding of Hector Hall and Lyta Trevor is a prelude to Infinity Inc.'s worst day, as Skyman is murdered by Injustice Unlimited-and Mr. Bones is framed for the crime! 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Volume 65, Issue 6A - June 1988 - "Fiery Hellcat Terrorized 3...But Why?" 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 $1.95.

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Armor Wars. Part 7 of 8. "Reborn Again" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bright (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Jackson Guice and Bob Layton. In the aftermath of last issue's explosive events, Tony Stark lies broken and bruised. His red and silver Centurion Armor has been destroyed by the superior armor of Firepower. Weeks ago Tony found out his super technology had been stolen and could have been the catalyst for many of the techno-villains in the Marvel Universe. Vowing to retrieve this stolen material, Tony declared an Armor War, but he did not stop at the villains. Techno-heroes like Stingray and the Guardsmen of the Vault were also victims, and the Russian genius known as Gremlin perished while in the armor of Titanium Man. Now, defeated, Tony enters his lab and does the only thing he can... create a new and even more powerful red and gold armor! Introducing the new Iron Man! And Firepower is his first priority! Cameo appearances by Edwin Cord, Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Notes: This issue completes Mark Bright's excellent 3-year run as the primary penciler of the Iron Man series. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Charles Novinskie. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 332,924; average paid circulation 179,567.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Bandit is lost and ends up in the company of a homeless woman in "Butch." Script by William Messner-Loebs and art by Marc Hempel & Mark Wheatley. Back cover has a Bandit pinup. Cover price $1.75.

UK Edition

NOTE: This contains different content than #17US Edition.

NOTE: The releases in the U.S. and U.K. got out of sync starting with #15, so the U.S. market doubled up issue numbering for 21/22 and 23/24 to catch up.

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US Edition - "Dredd Angel" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #382-383; continued from last issue. Plus: "Bob's Law" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #355. Also: "Are You Tired of Being Mugged?" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #354. And: "The House on Runner's Walk" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #365.

NOTE: This issue has the same content as #19UK.

NOTE: The releases in the U.S. and U.K. got out of sync starting with #15, so the U.S. market doubled up issue numbering for 21/22 and 23/24 to catch up.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Chronicles of Judge Dredd: Book 22!" By John Wagner, Alan Grant and Brett Ewins. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

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Cover pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Rex W. Lindsey. "Super Saga," script and pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Tom Moore; Jughead daydreams what it would be like to be his favorite superhero, Captain Wham. "Dilton's Jughead Word Block" activity page by Rod Ollerenshaw. "Hobby Hoarse," script by Sam Kujava, pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Miss Grundy asks the class about their hobbies. Reggie makes fun of Jughead's hobby of collecting old door knockers. "Rhythm and Blues," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Tom Moore; Jughead helps Betty with the beat of a new song. "Canvas the Town," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Tom Moore; Jughead paints a copy of one of Mr. Lodge's paintings and thieves mistake it for the real painting. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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"Creeping Paranoia!" Story by Peter David. Art by Lee Weeks and Mike Gustovich. When Justice comes face-to-face with the man known as Seraph, the self apposed protector of paranormals. Their battle takes place amid the huge concert Pitt-Aid, a show to raise money for the victims of the Pittsburgh disaster (see The Pitt (1987 Marvel) 1-Shot). NOTE: Some of music's biggest names make cameos in this issue: The Rolling Stones, U2, Madonna, and more. Includes the Official Timeline of the New Universe Cover price $1.25.

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The arrival of Manga Khan (referred to as Lord Manga), L-Ron and their great Cluster does not bode well for Earth in "Shop...Or Die". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils Steve Leialoha, inks by Al Gordon. Green Flame, Ice Maiden, G'Nort. Cameo by Big Barda. Leialoha/Gordon cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. The arrival of Manga Khan (referred to as Lord Manga), L-Ron and their great Cluster does not bode well for Earth in "Shop...Or Die". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils Steve Leialoha, inks by Al Gordon. Green Flame, Ice Maiden, G'Nort. Cameo by Big Barda. Leialoha/Gordon cover. Cover price $1.00.

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Who is left to face the evil of New Atlantis with Challenger, Blazer, Youthquake, Titan, Diviner and Talisman out of the picture in "Demon Returned." Script by Doug Murray and art by Mike Gustovich & Dell Barras. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.75.

Cover by Matt Wagner. Art by Mike Allred, Brian Michael Bendis, Daniel Brereton, J. Scott Campbell, Andrew Dimitt, Jay Geldhof, Ray Lago, Andy Lee, Jae Lee, David Mack, Rick Mays, Mike Mignola, James O'Barr, P. Craig Russell, Galen Showman, Louis Small Jr., Jill Thompson, Matt Wagner and Adam Warren. Kabukis origin story from issue #1 of the Image series is reprinted; various artists offer pin-ups of the characters from Kabuki. 48 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

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Cover pencils by John S. Lucas. Order in the Diner, script by George Gladir, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; Katy is waitressing on opening day at a diner and invites Ramon, Baron and Arnold. Advertisement for Sunkist with the Archie gang. Advertisement and order form for Archie Posters. Making History, script by George Gladir, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; Katy hosts a time period fashion show at the museum to spark the student's interest in history. Paper doll pages. Blank female doll form for readers to draw an outfit on for submission. Calendar for April and May 1988 featuring Gloria Granbilt and Sis. Membership ad and application for the Katy Keene Fan Club. Colorful Character, script by George Gladir, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; While in Acapulco, Katy meets a Count who is in love with the majestic color purple. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.95.

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The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Hi and Lois (by Mort Walker and Dik Browne), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Beetle Bailey (by Mort Walker), The Born Loser (by Art Sansom), Hagar the Horrible (by Dik Browne), The Family Circus (by Bil Keane), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Mother Goose and Grimm (by Mike Peters), Blondie (by Dean Young and Stan Drake), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), For Better or Worse (by Lynn Johnston), Peanuts (by Charles Schulz), Crankshaft (by Batiuk and Ayers), Frank and Ernest (by Thaves), Ziggy (by Tom Wilson), Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Bringing Up Father (by Frank Johnson), Calvin and Hobbes (by Bill Watterson), Gasoline Alley (by Jim Scancarelli), The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), Garfield (by Jim Davis), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), The Far Side (by Gary Larson), and Geech (by Jerry Bittle). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

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The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Hi and Lois (by Mort Walker and Dik Browne), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Beetle Bailey (by Mort Walker), The Born Loser (by Art Sansom), Hagar the Horrible (by Dik Browne), The Family Circus (by Bil Keane), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Mother Goose and Grimm (by Mike Peters), Blondie (by Dean Young and Stan Drake), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), For Better or Worse (by Lynn Johnston), Peanuts (by Charles Schulz), Crankshaft (by Batiuk and Ayers), Frank and Ernest (by Thaves), Ziggy (by Tom Wilson), Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Bringing Up Father (by Frank Johnson), Calvin and Hobbes (by Bill Watterson), Gasoline Alley (by Jim Scancarelli), The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), Garfield (by Jim Davis), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), The Far Side (by Gary Larson), and Geech (by Jerry Bittle). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

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The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Hi and Lois (by Mort Walker and Dik Browne), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Beetle Bailey (by Mort Walker), The Born Loser (by Art Sansom), Hagar the Horrible (by Dik Browne), The Family Circus (by Bil Keane), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Mother Goose and Grimm (by Mike Peters), Blondie (by Dean Young and Stan Drake), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), For Better or Worse (by Lynn Johnston), Peanuts (by Charles Schulz), Crankshaft (by Batiuk and Ayers), Frank and Ernest (by Thaves), Ziggy (by Tom Wilson), Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Bringing Up Father (by Frank Johnson), Calvin and Hobbes (by Bill Watterson), Gasoline Alley (by Jim Scancarelli), The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), Garfield (by Jim Davis), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), The Far Side (by Gary Larson), and Geech (by Jerry Bittle). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.