Comic books April 1989

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The Legion of Endless Night, Part 3. Story by James Van Hise. Art by Doug Murphy. Cover by Corey Wilkinson. Adventures of the monster hunters Charley and Peter, based on the beloved vampire film from 1985. Peter and Charley are pursued through the marshes of Louisiana by the vampire force known as The Legion of Endless Night. Also featuring a Rust backup story. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

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I Want to be a Machine, Part 1. Story by Christopher Klein. Art and cover by Ken Holewczynski. Unrelated to Matt Groenings later cartoon, this Futurama is set in a world where androids and humans populate rival dance clubs. Karl schemes to get Zara, the star and lover of rival club owner Franz, to join his android-only Club Dementia. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.75.

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The Slugnoids attack, but things aren't as desperate as they seem, because there's always Squawwk the Penguinoid to come to the rescue. Written by Peter Gillis, pencilled by Martin King and inked by Dave Cooper. Cover by King and Cooper. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

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In "SFX," Storm Shadow and Jinx fight a running battle with Zartan. Characters: FEATURE: Storm Shadow; Jinx; VILLAINS: Zartan; Ninjas. Note: This is a "silent" issue as it has no text with lettering credits being for sound effects only. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Paul Ryan and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Paul Ryan and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

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"Wild, Wildlife!" Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Robin Smith. Starring Outback and the Dreadnoks. "Coils of the Serpent" Starring Snake Eyes and Destro. Written by Mike Collins. Art by Kev Hopgood and Dave Harwood. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

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"Snow Blind!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Andy Mushynsky. When a Cobra super weapon emerges between Alaska and the U.S.S.R., GI Joe and their Russian counterparts - the Oktober Guard - must unite for a full frontal assault! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

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A female stripper is found viciously murdered; the chief suspect in the slaying is the mysterious man known only as the Horseman, and Green Arrow is on his trail. Part 1 of 2. Written by Mike Grell, with art by Dan Jurgens and Dick Giordano. Cover by Jurgens and Giordano. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

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While Pellon Cross and Pope Innocent XLII fight, God and the devil engage in their own confrontation in "Devil Unveiled." Script by Matt Wagner and art by John K. Snyder & Bernie Mireault. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.95.

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Story by Dan Vado. Art and cover by Norman Felchle. The first series about the space-borne superhero, written by Slave Labor Graphics publisher Vado. The Griffin and his alien pal Lt. Stomu try to prevent an alien renegade from laying waste to the Earth. Final issue of the series; followed by the 1991 DC miniseries. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Grimjack is hired to find a child with a strange malady in "The Crying Child." Script by John Ostrander and art by Flint Henry. Issue also has "Munden's Bar – A Wee Dram" with script by Len Strazewski and art by Paul Fricke. Cover price $1.95.

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Giant-size issue. Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. A special 50th issue edition with "Chakaal Again!" in which Groo joins up with the warrior woman he loves to battle a tribe of amazons. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragonés. Cover price $1.50.

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A collection of fantasy strips by cartoonist and animator Peter Gullerud, featuring the adventures of Loadtoad and his friends. Story, art and cover by Peter Gullerud. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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Operation: Bermuda Blue. Story, art and cover by Dwayne Ferguson. Eclipse Comics picks up one of the more popular send-ups inspired by TMNT madness, originally from Blackthorne. This is just what it sounds like: Rodent cops spoofing a mid-80s TV show that also had Vice in the title. A mission to the tropics sounds like fun, but leads to the Vice squad facing the prospect of becoming sharkbait. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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Meltdown: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Walt and Louise Simonson. Havok art by Jon J. Muth and Wolverine art by Kent Williams. Can Havok survive a Wolverine berserker attack long enough to discover why this is happening? 48 pages, FC. Cover price $3.50.

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Cover pencils by Vince Giarrano, inks by Jose Marzan Jr. Past Lives, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Vince Giarrano, inks by Jose Marzan Jr.; Okay, this might get complicated; Alex attends Steven's girlfriend's funeral; he realizes he's a personality that split from Steven when "their" father was killed (or so "they" thought); White Lotus knows Alex is Haywire, but she's attracted to him, and he saves her life when Nightlash attacks them both in a jealous rage; White Lotus has been sent to reclaim the Haywire armor (which Alex only barely comprehends) and she slaughters the combine's officers, believing they were refusing to give up the armor; Finally, Alex doesn't know the two women he's attracted to are both assassins. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, in order to pay for a present for grandma, Heathcliff has to stay overnight in a plant shop and take care of the mice. But instead of mice, a strange plant causes problems for Heathcliff in "A Horrible Little Shop." Script by Laura Hitchcock and art by Howard Post & Jacqueline Roettcher. Then in "Acting Up," Heathcliff encounters a mouse film crew who want to make him a star. Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Issue also has a Top Dog story "What A Cat-Astrophe" in which Top Dog and Joey have to take care of a cat. Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover price $1.00.

Royo cover, Leo Roa by Juan Gimenez, Spring 1989, issue 119. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This issue includes the following stories: Leo Roa by Juan Gimenez; The Specialist by Pechard; Alien by J.M. Beroy; Fragments: Arena by Miguel Angel Prado; The Artist by Herikberto; Burton & Cyb: The Next God Will Be a Better One by Segura and Ortiz; Mask by James and Rebecca Fletcher; and Signals by J.M. Beroy. Cover art by Royo. Cover price $3.95.

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Part 4 of the 9-part 'The Fear Machine' cycle. Constantine discovers deeper aspects of the conspiracy of fear while investigating the official version of the disappearance of Mercury. Written by Jamie Delano, with art by Mike Hoffman. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

"Every Beginning an Ending" Written by Acheron. Art by Kevin Rasel. 56 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

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When things are at their grimmest, when it seems there's no hope and none of the big name super-star super-heroes are around to help you, who you gonna call? Why, just dial 555-HERO and you'll be in touch with Hero Hotline. They're the newest team of super-stars in the firmament of the DC Universe, and a finer bunch of good guys you couldn't hope to meet. Hotshot...Private Eyes...Mister Muscle...Diamondette...Microwavabelle...these are just a few of the members of the most unusual gang of heroes in town, and they're always there when you need them. HERO HOTLINE is a unique blend of drama, humor and heroics...but what else would you expect from the imagination of writer Bob Rozakis and penciller Stephen DeStefano, the team that brought you 'MAZING MAN? Joining Rozakis and DeStefano is inker Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover by DeStefano and Karl Kesel. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

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By Jim Rohn. Cover price $2.25.

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Direct Edition. She stalks the animals who prey on the innocent. She's the new Huntress, a woman for whom all semblance of a normal life ended when she was young. She was kidnapped when she was a child. Her family was murdered by criminals when she was in college. Both events hardened her heart and darkened her outlook. Who is Helena Bertinelli, the woman behind the mask of this all-new version of one of DC's most popular heroines? The story comes together here in THE HUNTRESS #1 as we begin to pierce the deadly "Code of Silence" that surrounds her and the terrible tragedies that have reshaped and redefined her life. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with pencils by Joe Staton and full craft-tint inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Note: First appearance of third Huntress (Helena Bertinelli). Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. She stalks the animals who prey on the innocent. She's the new Huntress, a woman for whom all semblance of a normal life ended when she was young. She was kidnapped when she was a child. Her family was murdered by criminals when she was in college. Both events hardened her heart and darkened her outlook. Who is Helena Bertinelli, the woman behind the mask of this all-new version of one of DC's most popular heroines? The story comes together here in THE HUNTRESS #1 as we begin to pierce the deadly "Code of Silence" that surrounds her and the terrible tragedies that have reshaped and redefined her life. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with pencils by Joe Staton and full craft-tint inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Note: First appearance of third Huntress (Helena Bertinelli). Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Jeff Purves. The Sure Thing, script by Peter David, pencils by Jeff Purves, inks by Marie Severin; As the Hulk and Banner try to come to terms with Banner's return (it has been three months since the last transformation), Marlo tries to uncover the mystery of her new friend, Bruce, and her boyfriend, Joe Fixit; Berengetti attends a meeting held by the Maggia for all of the Vegas casino owners and the mob informs them that they are taking over, by force if necessary; The Hulk arrives and takes on twelve of the Maggia's Persuaders with heavy betting being laid down on the fight; The Hulk takes down the Persuaders and Berengetti cleans up on the wagers. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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Volume 66, Issue 4A - April 1989. 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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"China See!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Denys Cowan (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. Tony Stark, Jim Rhodes, Felix Alvarez, and Mrs. Arbogast are in Hong Kong to establish the new Chinese branch of Stark Enterprises! But despite their best efforts, the diligent quartet keeps running into government red tape and roadblocks! And apparently a shadowy figure named Zhang Tong is causing all the bureaucratic headaches! When Tony at last meets the mysterious Mr. Tong, he realizes that Zhang looks like the Mandarin... and talks like the Mandarin... and wears ten rings like the Mandarin! Oh no, is Iron Man's greatest foe finally back in the game? Yes he is! And their cataclysmic confrontation takes place next issue! Cameo appearances by Marcy Pearson and Kathy Dare. (Notes: Iron Man and the Mandarin previously clashed in Iron Man 181 when Jim Rhodes was wearing the red & gold armor. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 319,155; average paid circulation 196,095.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "China See!" Part 1 of 2. Story by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by Denys Cowan and Bob Layton. It's the return of Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin. And, this time the villain wants to fight Shell Head in one-on-one duel for the title and if Tony refuses...his friends die. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Soliloquy in Silence!" Story by Bob Layton. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Harry Candelario. Iron Man welcomes back one time series artist John Romita, Jr. to the team. Iron Man returns to the satellite he once visited before (see Iron Man #217) to retrieve a weapon A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) planned to use against him. Problem is the weapon just went off, and now Tony is trapped under tons of wreckage on board a derelict space satellite and he's running low on power. Will this be the end of the Golden Avenger? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"The Hunter's Club" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #411; part 2 of 2. Plus: "Get Smart" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #436. Also: "Megaman" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #442. And: "A Day at the Block Wars!" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #448. Plus: "Komputel" is written by John Wagner, with art by Mike McMahon; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #32. Cover pencils by Bart Sears? Cover price $1.50.

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Last 75-cent cover price. Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Karma Comedy," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie sends the regular Archie writer on vacation so he can write a story to get even with Jughead. "Scared Happy: Sunkist Fun Fruits ad with Archie and His Friends. "Turn the Other Chick!", script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; To take her mind off Jughead, Ethel enters a cooking contest. "A Public Service Message from Archie Comics" public service announcement about AIDS awareness. "Jughead's Family Tree," script and art by Rod Ollerenshaw; Four examples of Jughead's ancestors and their unique accomplishments. "Invite Advice" half-page story; Mrs. Andrews tells Jughead to make himself at home so he starts eating all of the food in the house. Archie Club News. "Hamburger Topping!" activity page with Jughead. Statement of Ownership; Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 154,596; Actual no. of copies of single issue published nearest to fi ling date, 156,997. Professor Jughead's Looney Laws; Some strange laws around the country; First law is about wrestlers making faces. "Making History," script by George Gladir, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Previous incarnations of Archie and Jughead throughout history. "Cocoa Pebbles BMX Bike Race" cereal ad with The Flintstones. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

1st Printing. Reprints of the Adventures of Jungle Jim Sunday comics from July 14, 1935 - May 16, 1937. Softcover, horizontal format, 10.5" x 8", 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Justice/Psi-Force Crossover: Part 2 of 7 - "Psi Unseen!" Guest-starring Psi-Force. Story by Peter David. Art by Lee Weeks. Story continued from Psi-Force (1986) #30. Justice puts the members of Psi-Force on trial. Then he intends to kill them. "Psycho Killer!" Story by Eric Siry. Art by Marc McLaurin and Jim Lee. In this 6-page back-up tale a young man is finding his paranormal abilities harder and harder to control. Includes the Official Timeline of the New Universe. Cover price $1.50.

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Blue Beetle and Booster Gold are hired to capture a vampire in "Repossessions". Plot and breakdown by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Ty Templeton and Mike McKone, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Kevin Maguire/Rubinstein cover Cover price $0.75.