Comic books January 1998

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate Cover. Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 17,500. Cover price $6.95.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate Cover Signed Edition. Signed by Fabien Nicieza, Steve Skroce, and Rob Hunter. Includes certificate of authenticity. Limited to 2,500 copies.

1st printing.

Created by Jim Davis. Written by Jim Kraft. Art by Mike Fentz.

Garfield's having a bad day!

It's a down day for your favorite fat cat. First, Jon took Garfield's TV away. And now he's taking Garfield and Odie to the vet! That's the last straw for Garfield. He and Odie decide to leave their unhappy home and try their luck someplace else.

When the neighbors won't take them in, the two pets move into the old, abandoned school. People say it's haunted, but that's just a story, right? Then what's that thing stomping down the hall?

Will Garfield and Odie pass the test of the Teacher Creature?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages

Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Fine $5.99

2nd and later printings.

Created by Jim Davis. Written by Jim Kraft. Art by Mike Fentz.

Garfield's having a bad day!

It's a down day for your favorite fat cat. First, Jon took Garfield's TV away. And now he's taking Garfield and Odie to the vet! That's the last straw for Garfield. He and Odie decide to leave their unhappy home and try their luck someplace else.

When the neighbors won't take them in, the two pets move into the old, abandoned school. People say it's haunted, but that's just a story, right? Then what's that thing stomping down the hall?

Will Garfield and Odie pass the test of the Teacher Creature?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages

Cover price $2.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Garfield TPB (1980-2000 1st Edition) Vol. 22-24. By Jim Davis. Three Garfield classics in one hefty volume! Includes: "Garfield by the Pounds!", "Garfield Keeps His Chin Up!" and "Garfield takes His Licks!" Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 5-in., 384 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Cover pencils by Sean Shaw, inks by Kevin Nowlan. "Hangin'" Part 1, script by Jan Strnad, pencils by Sean Shaw, inks by Kevin Nowlan; Freefall has been "killed" in a battle at the local club and Lynch puts her body in stasis to keep it artificially alive; Roxy discovers that her spirit is still hanging around and she meets Cassandra, another gen-active who committed suicide and cannot pass on to the afterlife; When the Gen kids are called to investigate an energy whirlpool in the desert, Roxy and Cassandra scout ahead and discover it is death trap set for her friends by Lynch who is being mind-controlled by the villainous Trance. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Cover pencils by Jason Johnson, inks by Edwin Rosell; Banshee returns to Xavier's and gets a frosty reception from Emma; Jubilee, Paige and Angelo get their stuff back from the girl who stole it but have to tell her some of their secrets in exchange; Chimera opens a portal to the school and leads Emplate and the Plasma Wraiths through; The M twins change back into Monet who then combines with her brother, Emplate, to become one being. 38 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Written by ERIC LUKE. Art by IVAN REIS & RANDY EMBERLIN. Cover by TONY HARRIS. Part 1 of 4. A new evil has come to Arcadia - a series of murders that Ghost, in her new role as guardian of the city, must investigate. The problem is, the crimes are marked by signs of the same kind of rage Elisa herself exhibited upon her rebirth. If Ghost is white death, the killer is the dark...her Silhouette. Introducing a most unexpected new villain, and another astonishing turn in Ghost's twisted tale! Cover price $2.95.

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Last Temptation: Part 3 of 5 - "The Secret Fire!" Written by Ivan Velez, Jr. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. Everybody learns a startling revelation about the Spirit of Vengeance! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.99.

Censored edition. Adult comic book series featuring women in sexual acts. 6.5" x 10", 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.00.

Erotic "A" edition. Adult comic book series featuring women in sexual acts. 6.5" x 10", 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.00.

Erotic "B" edition. Adult comic book series featuring women in sexual acts. 6.5" x 10", 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.00.

Adult comic book featuring women in sexual acts. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $3.00.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text is in German.

By Thomas Sieck.

Get the lowdown on Godzilla, Gamera, and their giant ilk, German-style, in this wunderbar hardcover from Germany. Filled with plenty of black-and-white pics from many of Toho's greatest kaiju epics, this volume shows that even "auf Deutsch," Godzilla is still the "Konig" of the Monsters! Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, PC.

NOTE: All Text is in German.

Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Story, Art and Cover by Fred Perry. Stryyp's clash with the Dynasty of Evil is complicated with the untimely arrival of Gina and Britanny to Aebra, Stryyp's home world. As Britanny is captured by Urio, Stryyp finds himself unable to fight against the Dynasty. All is lost unless Gina, Penny, Ace and Charlotte can rescue Britanny before it is too late! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Amazon's Diamond Quest!"

By John Russell Fearn. Cover by Ron Turner.

The 4th volume in Gryphon Books reprinting of the rare John Russell Fearn series featuring the Golden Amazon.

Softcover (with dustjacket). 5 1/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 176 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.00

Add to cart Very Fine $6.00

Image Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by Brian Michael Bendis.

Goldfish is the story of an enigmatic grifter with a heart of gold, who returns to his old haunts to find his old flame, Lauren, practically running the city's underbelly, and his oldest friend and ex-partner in crime, Izzy, a police detective. But Goldfish has come back for one reason and one reason only, for his son.

Softcover, 272 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $16.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $15.75

Add to cart Very Good $7.99

1st printing.

Story and art by Masashi Tanaka.

The world's last dinosaur is bigger and more colorful than ever in this Prestige Format one-shot featuring six all-new stories! The feisty (but always lovable) Gon gets into a variety of remarkable situations in this fully-painted one-shot by Gon creator Masashi Tanaka.

Among the stories are 'Gon Gets Electrocuted,' 'Gon Has Big Antlers,' 'Gon Meets King Bear,' and 'Gon Is Very Sleepy.'

Softcover, 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $5.95.

Paradox Press Edition

1st printing. Collects Gon GN (1996-1999 Paradox Press Digest) Vol. 3-4.

Story and art by Masashi Tanaka.

First, in... "Here Today, Gon Tomorrow!" Gon, the last surviving dinosaur, returns for more fun and adventure. Journey with this fun-loving, happy-go-lucky little hero as he floats, rides, and is ridden down the mythic South American Amazon River. Also, thrill as Gon has one last hunt with an aging lion and squirm as he struggles with his most tenacious opponent yet, a tiny Hard Tick.

These stories are wonderfully illustrated by Japanese sensation Masashi Tanaka. The beautiful and detailed landscapes and fauna almost move on the page as if alive. Gon is an entertaining series of adventures that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Volume 3 includes Gon goes Down the Big River, Gon goes Hunting, and Gon Struggles Against a Tick.

Then in... "Going, Going...Gon!" Ever wonder what would happen if a shark decided to lunch on a one-foot tall dinosaur? Well wonder no more. Gon, the rambunctious little hero of small and furry creatures, returns to teach the predator of the deep the error of its ways. Also, this volume ends with a little "moment-in-the-life" tale that the editors feel perfectly sums up what Gon is all about.

These stories are wonderfully illustrated by Japanese sensation Masashi Tanaka. The beautiful and detailed landscapes and fauna almost move on the page as if alive. Gon is an entertaining series of adventures that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Volume 4 includes Gon Plays with a Giant Shark, Gon gets Angry in the Forest, and Gon goes Mushroom Hunting.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Story, Art and Cover by Tim Eldred. Mac the gorilla mechanic and his assistant Robin find trouble with female fighter pilots, manic dentists and jealous male soldiers on a space station in the far future. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Part 1 of 2. As Green Arrow and his sensei adjust to their new base of operations in San Francisco, Master Jansen decides to pull his own weight by getting a job. Unfortunately, it's as a "collector" for the Russian mob...and they don't take kindly to his leniency with their borrowers. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Dougie Braithwaite and Robin Riggs. Cover by Lee Weeks and Robert Campanella. Mando Format. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Fine $2.60

Add to cart Fine $2.60

Idol Worship: Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Superboy. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Paul Pelletier and Terry Austin. Green Lantern heads to Hawaii to help the Teen of Steel against an out of control goddess. Story continues in Superboy (1994 3rd Series) #47. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.80

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Gremlin Trouble (1995-2000) #1-6. Written by E.T. and Elizabeth Bryan. Art by E.T. Bryan. Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Issue 184, January, 1998. Tarzan newsletter by Vernell Coriell. 8.5 in. x 11 in. 2 Pages B&W.

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Written by Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier. Art and cover by Sergio Aragones. Fresh off the success of the silent, black-and-white Louder Than Words, Sergio Aragonés returns with his most famous and best loved creation -- Groo the Wanderer! If you thought Groo was a dangerous idiot, wait till you see how dangerous he is now that he's intelligent. Dark Horse Comics proves how brave it is by bringing Groo into its stable. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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When their father inadvertently wipes out the family's Christmas budget, the Pickett twins are stuck in Gross Point for the holiday--with nothing to even vaguely remind them of a normal Yule. It's not the least bit a wonderful life when their only support comes from Dr. Goobai, who sells suicide machines over the home shopping network. Rounding out the issue is another installment of "Spoiled Rotten"--this time, an insane tour of the BlodgO toy factory! Written by Matt Wayne and Dan Slott. Art and cover by Roger Langridge and Joe Staton. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $2.50.

San Antonio Exclusive Gold Signed edition. Signed by Halle the Hooter Girl (a.k.a. Janine Vollmer). Limited to 2,000 (numbered on the front cover) and includes Certificate of Authenticity from Heroes and Fantasies. Story by PJ Pearl and Ken McCall. Art by Doug Wright. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Story and art by Kelley Jones. The trail of monsters and mad gods has led the Hammer to Isobel Grierson, the Witch of Aberdeen. Leading a cult of mindless devotees, this sometimes-self-help expert prepares to open the way for the Old Ones to come through and consume the Earth. This first Hammer miniseries concludes with an explosive, supernatural battle over reality itself. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Acts of God - Written by James Perham and Jeof Vita. Art by Paco Diaz, Will Blyberg, Jose Marzan, Jr. and Charles Yoakum. Wraparound Cover by Paco Diaz and Will Blyberg. They're young, smart, sexy and suddenly more powerful than they could have ever imagined! Too bad the government thinks they're too dangerous to be free. What may be a blessing from God seems a curse to these four teenagers, as the super-watchdog agency Inquest pokes and prods, and tries to figure out just what to do with them. Are they accidental freaks, or the first recruits in the Millennial Conflict? And who is the inmate spoken of in hushed tones that no one can see? Is his freedom the key to liberating Scott, Faith, Jesse and Victoria...or is he truly a Harbinger of Doom? 48 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

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Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed by James Perham. Limited to 250 copies. Includes numbered Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity. Written by James Perham with art by Paco Diaz. Full color, 48 pages, standard paper stock. NOTE: Scan is for reference purposes only and does not reflect the actual edition number that will be received.

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On the run, Hawk and Dove stop in a small town and find the townspeople in a furor over a series of grave desecrations. Hawk wants to investigate. Dove just wants to get out. Guess who wins? The trail leads to a monster who needs the duo's protection--no matter how horrid he is. Written by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Dean Zachary and Dick Giordano. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $2.50.

Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+.

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January, 1998. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This issue includes the following stories: Meli-Melo by O Groj; The Water by Felix Vega; The Land of Azor by Troiano; Wind by Caza; F*** Kompany by Pahek; The Inheritance by Azpiri; New York by Bilal; and Mamba: Have You Ever Been Seduced? By Molina and Gonzalez. Includes Stacy E. Walker gallery. Cover art by Julie Bell. Cover price $4.95.

Issue #1 - 1998. Written and illustrated by Ron Wilber. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Paul Jenkins. Art by Warren Pleece. C over by Sean Phillips. Up The Down Staircase Part One; The world turns by infinite fractions, creating infinite possibilities for the future; Somewhere, a potential ally becomes a deadly enemy and a possible solution becomes an enigma; John Constantine knows that his past is inescapable; But now, someone else's past is catching up with him! 36 pages, full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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The conclusion to this special 2-issue miniseries reuniting Tim Hunter with John Constantine, his original mentor in magic. When Tim accompanies John on a harrowing journey into the darkest corners of the older man's personal hell, a battle for Constantine's soul ensues--and survival will require that Tim prove himself to be at least his mentor's equal. Written by Paul Jenkins and John Ney Rieber. Art and painted cover by Paul Lee. Mature Readers. FC, Rebax Format. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Very Good $8.70

1st Edition - 2nd and later printing of 1997 GN edition. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Hellboy: Wake the Devil (1996) #1-5.

Story and art by Mike Mignola.

Hellboy is one of the most celebrated comics series in recent years. The ultimate artists' artist and a great storyteller whose work is in turns haunting, hilarious, and spellbinding. Mike Mignola has won numerous awards in the comics industry and beyond. When strangeness threatens to engulf the world, a strange man will come to save it. Sent to investigate a mystery with supernatural overtones, Hellboy discovers the secrets of his own origins, and his link to the Nazi occultists who promised Hitler a final solution in the form of a demonic avatar.

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

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Jae Lee art and script. Cover price $2.50.

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Story by Mike Harris. Art and cover by Duc Tran. A manga-style tale of love, an amusingly inconvenient curse, and a race against time. When girl-crazy teen Kazuya flirts with a witchs daughter, she casts a spell that causes Kazuya to turn into a little boy at the worst times. As if demons, a curse and a search for his true love werent bad enough, Jun's boyfriend Kenji decides he wants to teach Kazuya a lesson. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story by Mike Harris. Art and cover by Duc Tran. A manga-style tale of love, an amusingly inconvenient curse, and a race against time. When girl-crazy teen Kazuya flirts with a witchs daughter, she casts a spell that causes Kazuya to turn into a little boy at the worst times. The demons finally come for Kazuya, and Reesha tries to fend them off. Kazuya has one last chance to find his true love – but hes stuck in the body of an eight-year-old boy. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

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Snowblind Part 4: Straight, No Chaser. Story, art and cover by Martin Wagner. Antarctic Press reprints Wagners acclaimed (and short-lived) anthropomorphic slice-of-life series with new covers. When Arnie finds Erica with her mystery man, he sets out to get to the bottom of the maddening story, but only manages to get stonewalled by Erica and beaten up by the mystery man. Also features the sixth part of the "Way of the World" prologue. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Cover pencils by Pascual Ferry, inks by Jaime Mendoza. The Thunderbolts Take Over!, script by John Ostrander, pencils by Pascual Ferry, inks by Jaime Mendoza; When the Super-Adaptoid escapes while the Heroes for Hire are en route from Lemuria, Hammond must ask for the assistance of the Thunderbolts. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.99.

Volume 38 -1st printing. Softcover, 124 pages, Text ( with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $6.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

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Written by: Garth Ennis Pencils by: John McCrea The Santa Contract A christmas story told in true Hitman fashion as Tommy and Natt take a contract to kill a radioactive Santa Claus. Cover price $2.25.

January 19, 1998. This issue celebrates Stan Lee's 75th birthday. Cover price $2.50.