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Comic books May 1990

  • Issue #22
    Force of Buddha's Palm (1988 Jademan) 22
  • Issue #1-1ST
    Forever and 40 Days The Genesis of Phantacea GN (1990 Phantacea) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Jim McPherson. Art by Ian Fry. When the Devil came into existance, Helios acted. When the Devil was driven out of Weirsystem, Helios pursued. As the Devil fled through the heavens, Helios attacked. When the Devil came to Earth, Helios followed. But the Entity called Sophos the Wise could never rid the cosmos of the Evil he helped create. That task fell to Xuthros Hor, the Tenth Patriarch of the Golden Age of Humankind. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 84 pages, B&W. NOTE: "Taking GENESIS literally troubled me. Treating GENESIS as mythology - like the Illiad or The Eddas - was inspirational." - Jim McPherson, from his Introduction. Cover price $9.95.

  • Issue #9
    Forgotten Realms (1989) 9

    "The Morning After!" Story by Jeff Grubb. Art by Rags Morales and Dave Simons. In this first of several origin tale, the wizard, Omen, struggles with the pains of becoming an aging adventurer. Foxilon tells the tale of the Realms Master's strongest crew member, Minder. Find out how this Iron Golem with a soul came to be Dwalimor Omen's most trusted and beloved ally. Plus, Vartan receives a cryptic message from his deity, Labelas, warning of terrible times ahead. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #19
    Fright Night (1988) 19
    Published May 1990 by Now.

    Daddy's Girl. Story by Katherine Llewellyn. Art by Kevin West. Cover by Eric Brant. Adventures of the monster hunters Charley and Peter, based on the beloved vampire film from 1985. The Anti-Monster Society takes on Jerry Dandridge; Aunt Claudia encounters her father Jacob and learns that he is the leader of The Legion of Endless Night. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #3
    Fringe (1990) 3
    Published May 1990 by Caliber.

    Story by Paul Tobin. Art and cover by Phil Hester. An early sci-fi adventure by Tobin, aka Root Nibot, and Hester. Fringe the telepath faces the bald nun named Chernobyl Red. 28 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #199005
    Front Page Detective (1936-1995 Dell Publishing Co. Inc.) Magazine 199005
  • Vol. 18 #5

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  • Issue #1D
    Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 1D
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    Direct Edition. "Life's Blood!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #1N
    Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 1N
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    Newsstand Edition. "Life's Blood!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch. Cover price $1.95.

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    $60 Ghost Rider #1 (Marvel Comics May 1990) CGC 8.0
    $190 Ghost Rider#28 CBCS 9.6 1st appearance of the Midnight Sons Marvel 1992 Direct.

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  • Issue #1REP
    Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 1REP
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    2nd printing Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #100
    GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 100
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    • Signed by Larry Hama on 6/14/24.
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    Giant-sized 100th issue! In "Seeds of Empire," the Dreadnoks attack the Pit, helped by two Joes on the inside, and the original Cobra Commander, back in the saddle, invades the town of Millville, with Spirit and Mutt trapped! Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.50.

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    $90 G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #100 CGC 9.6 (W) Marvel Comics 1990
    $150 G. I. Joe, A Real American Hero #100 (1990) CGC 9.6 WP Hama "NEWSSTAND"

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  • Issue #100MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #3
    God's Hammer (1990) 3

    b&w. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #13
    Gorezone (1988 O'Quinn) 13

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    Splatter-filled 13th issue! Uncensored Freddy - the scenes the MPAA cut; Scream Queen Linnea Quigley leads new splatter decade; Bride of Re-Animator - the year's goriest sequel; Basket Case 2 - terror twin tells tale; Santa Sangre - slick slasher stirs controversy; two giant bloody posters. Plus: New Horror Novella & FX secrets. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #5
    Graphic Story Monthly (1990) 5

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    Tardi & Malet, Gravett, Roberts & Siergey, Jordan, Maynard, Jackson, Harvey, Flaubert & Geary, Franquin Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #3
    Graphique Musique (1989) 3

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    Stories, art and cover by Mike Allred. The first series by future Madman creator Allred (credited as M. Dalton Allred), featuring fantasy stories. Calvin Lennox explores the world of comics; a vampire reveals how he joined the ranks of the undead. Final issue of the series; the Lennox storyline continued in Grafik Muzik #1. 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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    $65 PRIMO: GRAPHIQUE MUSIQUE #3 1990 HTF Allred Slave Labor Graphics CGC 7.0 F/VF

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  • Issue #32
    Green Arrow (1987 1st Series) 32

    Black Canary is back in action, a bird of prey catapulted into a world of death and drugs as she works to save herself and Ollie, a dying captive of the evil drug lords. Part 2 of 2. Written by Mike Grell, with art by Grant Miehm and Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Miehm and Dick Giordano. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #7
    Green Hornet (1989 Now) 7

    Painted cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Bloodlines, script by Ron Fortier, pencils by Jeff Butler, inks by David Mowry; Thanks to the timely appearance of the newest Kato, the equally new Green Hornet is saved, the Devane operation is exposed, and its direct participants arrested; A conference among Reids and Katos at the Tower leads to a suspicion; Meanwhile, the Devanes lay another trap for the Reids/Hornets; However, two carloads of Devane thugs heading to Reid Tower are intercepted by the Black Beauty and quickly neutralized; The Hornet and Kato then invade the Devane estate. An essay announcing the release of a lithograph of Jim Steranko's cover painting from the first issue of this series. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #6
    Green Lantern Emerald Dawn I (1989) 6

    It's the all-out final battle between the indestructible Legion and the Green Lantern Corps...and the lives of the Guardians of the Universe hang in the balance. Written by Keith Giffen and Gerard Jones, with art by Mark Bright and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Bright and Klaus Janson. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #92
    Gridley Wave (1959 Burroughs Bibliophiles) Fanzine 92

    Issue 92, May 1990. Tarzan newsletter by Vernell Coriell. 8.5 in. 11 in. 2 Pages B&W.

  • Issue #70
    Grimjack (1984) 70

    Some friends and enemies return as Grimjack gets involved in an unusual custody battle in "Smoke." Script by John Ostrander and art by Flint Henry & Tom Baxa. Issue also has "Youngblood" with script by John Ostrander & Kim Yale and art by Steve Pugh. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #63
    Groo the Wanderer (1985 Marvel) 63

    Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. This issue features "Real Estate" in which Groo becomes the pawn in some real sleezy estate schemes. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragonés. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #63MJ
    Groo The Wanderer (1985 Mavel) Mark Jewelers 63MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

  • Vol. 24 #5
    Guitar Player (1988 GPI Corporation) Magazine Vol. 24 #5


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  • Issue #4
    Hammer of God (1990) 4

    "Lilies of the grave." 24 pages. Story by Mike Baron and Roger Salick. Script by Roger Salick. Art and cover by Steve Epting. The plot against Judah and the Guild election both come to a head. And logically, both can be solved by a fight to the death. Issue contains a 4 page feature, part 4 of "Hammer's Hardware," giving details of Judahs spaceship and illustrated by Steve Epting. 28 pages. Full color except backing feature which is b & w. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Havok and Wolverine Meltdown HC (1990 Marvel/Epic) 1-1ST

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    Signed and numbered by Walter & Louise Simonson, Jon J. Muth, and Kent Williams - 1st printing. Collects Havok and Wolverine (1988) #1-4. Written by Walter & Louise Simonson. Art by Jon J. Muth (Havok) and Kent Williams (Wolverine). X-Men teammates, Havok and Wolverine, head south of the border and get caught up in a caper that may prove to be the death of them both. Hardcover, full color. NOTE: Limited to 2,000 copies. Cover price $49.95.

  • Issue #12
    Hawk and Dove (1989 3rd Series) 12

    Hawk and Dove and the New Titans continue their team-up as they fight the mastermind of Georgetown's recent mechanical madness: the evil alien robot Scarab. Written by Barbara and Karl Kesel, with art by Greg Guler and Scott Hanna. Cover by Guler and Karl Kesel. Cover price $1.00.

  • Vol. 44 #3

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    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+.

  • Issue #47
    Heathcliff (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 47

    Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, Heathcliff is obsessed with pretending to be Catman, a super hero that he saw in a movie. And then he has to really be a hero when someone from his past returns and causes trouble in "Catman." Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Dave Manak & Jacqueline Roettcher. Then in "Heath-Ercise," Heathcliff helps make an exercise video. Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Hill & Leon. Cover price $1.00.

  • Vol. 14 #2
    Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 14 #2

    The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Dorian Vallejo. Daniel Torres gallery. The Waters of DeadMoon, script by Philippe Adamov, art by Patrick Cothias. En Busca de la Hija Perdida starring Burton & Cyb, script by Antonio Segura, art by Jose Ortiz. The Wish, script and art by Ovi Hondru. Prisoners of Our Lady of Mutilation, script and art by Milton Knight. Comic Artist, script and art by Angus McKie. Ciao, Jessica, script by Laurent Theureau, art by Patrick Galliano. Rounds, script and art by Kenneth Smith. The Nightmare of Everyday, script and art by Miguelanxo Prado [as Miguel Angel Prado]. May, 1990, issue 126. 116 pgs. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #29
    Hellblazer (1988) 29

    The Family Man chooses someone close to John Constantine as his next victim. Written by Jamie Delano, with art by Ron Tiner and Kevin Walker. Painted cover by Kent Williams. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #5
    Hepcats (1989 Double Diamond) 5

    Cover art by Martin Wagner. Chapter III: Faces and Traces, script and art by Martin Wagner; Joey, Arnie, and Gunther are confused and worried; Erica runs into the unknown man and passes out; He refers to her as "Kathryn" and carries her out into an alley, where she comes to. Arnie manages to track them down. Based on the comic strip that appeared in The Daily Texan, the student newspaper at The University of Texas at Austin. Includes 4 pages of sketches, drawings for the Daily Texan, and Shasta Says strips from the Daily Cougar. 32 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #1
    Hero (1990 Marvel) 1
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    Cover art by Steve Purcell. A Hero Born!, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Steve Purcell, inks by Whilce Portacio (p.1 and a handful of early panels) and Sam de la Rosa (remaining pages); Meet the most unlikely hero of all in this saga of a man's unending obligation to combat evil— an obligation that begins after he is killed! 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1
    Heroes from Wordsmith (1990) 1

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    Story by Dave Darrigo. Art and new cover by R.G. Taylor. A special issue based on Renegades Wordsmith series, and published by Darrigos own self-publishing imprint. A focus on the pulp heroes created by fictional writer Clay Washburn of Wordsmith comics, particularly on air ace Hunter Hawke, based on flying pulp hero G-8. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #177

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  • Issue #3
    Horobi (1990 Viz) Part 1 3
  • Issue #14
    Huntress (1989 1st Series) 14
    Published May 1990 by DC.

    A new hero has appeared to stop the rise of violence in New York...if only he can stay out of the clutches of the mob boss he seeks to destroy. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with art by Joe Staton and Mark Nelson. Cover by Staton. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1
    I Love Lucy (1990 Eternity) 1
  • Issue #369
    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 369
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    Acts of Vengeance Aftermath - Cover pencils by Dale Keown, inks by Bob McLeod. Silent Screams, script by Peter David, pencils by Dale Keown, inks by Bob McLeod; In the wake of Hurricane Hugo, Freedom Force tries to take Hulk into custody and a little boy who reminds Bruce Banner of himself gets hurt in the process. Statement ownership: average number of copies sold during the preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 157,892. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #369MJ
    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 369MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

  • Vol. 62 #4B
    Inside Detective (1935-1995 MacFadden/Dell/Exposed/RGH) Vol. 62 #4B

    Volume 62, Issue 4B - May 1990 - "Twisted Lust of LA's Southside Slayer!"!" 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.

  • Issue #35
    Interzone Science Fiction and Fantasy (1984 Allenwood Press) Magazine 35
  • Issue #256
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 256

    "Soliloquy in Silence" Script by Bob Layton. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Harry Candelario. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. Once again Iron Man returns to the decaying space station that Stark Enterprises put into orbit several months ago! A chemical research company recently approached Tony with a method for neutralizing the deadly bacteria that A.I.M. introduced into the station (in Iron Man 215)! The armored avenger liked the idea and agreed to fly the new chemical reagents to the station! However he wasn't counting on unexploded ordnance going off while he was there! And suddenly the golden avenger finds himself trapped under tons of wreckage and running low on power and oxygen! Shell-Head may have wanted his name written in the stars someday... but not like this! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes and Mrs. Arbogast. (Notes: John Romita Jr. returns to the Iron Man title and pencils ten of the next eleven issues. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 317,115; average paid circulation 199,100.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #5
    Jam (1990 Slave Labor/Dark Horse/Caliber) 5

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    Story by Bernie Mireault. Art by Bernie Mireault and Stan Shaw. Cover by Matt Wagner. Back cover by Gabriel Morrissette. Mireaults Jammer, an ordinary man in an altered jogging suit, encounters offbeat superhero action and slice-of-life adventures. The Grand Finale of the first story arc. Jammer pinup by Shaw. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. NOTE: This series changes publishers three times. Issues 1-5 Slave Labor, issues 6-8 Dark Horse, issues 9-14 Caliber. All issues B & W. A color reprint series was published by Tundra in 1992. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #2
    Jazz Age Chronicles (1990 Caliber) 2

    Story, art and cover by Ted Slampyak. An adventurous archaeologist and a hard-boiled private eye join forces to investigate the occult in the 1930s. Ace discovers the real killer is running for office in part two of Vote Early and Often. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #41
    Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 41

    "The Lurker" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #449. Plus: "The Uglybug Ball" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Cliff Robinson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #447. Also: "The Lemming Syndrome" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #445. Cover by Randy Elliott. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #325

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  • Issue #98
    Jughead with Archie Digest (1974) 98
  • Issue #3
    Jughead's Double Digest (1989) 3

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  • Issue #3
    Jughead's Pal Hot Dog (1990) 3

    Cover art by Nate Butler. Capri Sun ad with Archie. "The Maltese Beagle," script by Nate Butler, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Pat Kennedy; Hot Dog and his friends are shooting a remake of The Maltese Falcon movie. "Bark-Man the Canine Crusader!", script and inks by Nate Butler, pencils by Gene Colan; Hot Dog travels to another parallel world where he has super powers. "Drugs are Uncool!" public service announcement, art by Dan DeCarlo. Archie's Club News. "Swing Fling" half-page story; Sabrina makes Esmeralda a swing. "Send in the Clones," script by Nate Butler, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Pat Kennedy; Bertie's machine make a lot of clones of Hot Dog. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.