Comic books October 1997

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. ""T" Is for Trouble," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rudy Lapick; Trula Twyst shows Jughead that his subconscious actions reveal his affections towards her. "Volley Folly," pencils by Rex Lindsey; Illustration of Archie and the gang playing volleyball. Jughead fan art. "The Shempsy Showdown or The Boy with the Golden Taste Buds!"; Jughead's superior taste buds alert him to a scheme being done by a cola brand to switch labels during a taste test. Sonic Endgame 4 Issue Series house ad. "Birthday Mirth Day"; Archie and Jughead trick Moose into buying them an ice cream cone. "Hair Clubbed"; Reggie lends Jughead some Brille Cream to slick back his hair and it results in several mishaps. "The 1940's Are Back!" Archie Americana Series house ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Mature Readers, standard non-nude cover edition. Created by Everette Hartsoe. Cover price $3.00.

Hot Edition nude variant cover. Created by Everette Hartsoe. Mature Readers Cover price $3.00.

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Cover pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Jesse Delperdang. Hide and Seek, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Pino Rinaldi, inks by Ralph Cabrera, Al Milgrom, and Jon Holdredge; Ka-Zar turns the Rhino into a weapon in his fight against his brother. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Story, art and cover by David Mack. In an alternate-reality Japan, the masked female assassin known as Kabuki battles her former comrades in the Noh, who consider her a rogue. Following the events of Kabuki: Skin Deep, Kabuki is interviewed by a doctor at the Control Corps Hospital about her life so far. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Variant cover by Jim Steranko. Story and art by David Mack. In an alternate-reality Japan, the masked female assassin known as Kabuki battles her former comrades in the Noh, who consider her a rogue. Following the events of Kabuki: Skin Deep, Kabuki is interviewed by a doctor at the Control Corps Hospital about her life so far. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers.

Dynamic Forces Edition. variant cover by Jim Steranko signed by David Mack, limited to 5000 copies. Story and art by David Mack. In an alternate-reality Japan, the masked female assassin known as Kabuki battles her former comrades in the Noh, who consider her a rogue. Following the events of Kabuki: Skin Deep, Kabuki is interviewed by a doctor at the Control Corps Hospital about her life so far. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Includes numbered Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity.

Dynamic Forces variant cover by David Mack, signed and limited to 1500 copies. Story and art by David Mack. In an alternate-reality Japan, the masked female assassin known as Kabuki battles her former comrades in the Noh, who consider her a rogue. Following the events of Kabuki: Skin Deep, Kabuki is interviewed by a doctor at the Control Corps Hospital about her life so far. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. With certificate of authenticity.

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Wizard 1/2 Edition. Wizard Certificate of Authenticity. David Mack cover/art/story.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $54.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: David Mack on 3/1/2020. Wizard Special Edition. Does not include COA. Label #21-1EAEE22-223 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $46.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: David Mack on 3/1/2020. Wizard Special Edition. Does not include COA. Label #21-1EAEE22-222 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Wizard 1/2 Gold speckle edition. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. By David Mack. Cover price $6.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Histories!" Collects Kane (1994-2001 Dancing Elephant) #9-12. Story and art by PAUL GRIST. Oscar Darke grew up on the streets of New Eden to become the most powerful criminal in the city. But when an attempt is made on Darke's life, Detectives Kane and Felix have to find the would-be killer before the city erupts in violence. Softcover, 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.50.

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"Bleeding Kansas, Part 3." Jeb assists in burning down the Kent business. Meanwhile, Nathaniel meets Bill Hickock's gorgeous girlfriend. Script by John Ostrander, pencils by Timothy Truman, inks by Michael Bair. Cover by Truman. Cover price $2.50.

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Quesada cover. Kid dressed like Vampirella w/ bombs for breasts; black cover Cover price $2.95.

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Cebollero cover. Monsters running from kid dressed like a devil; blue cover Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Michael Golden. "The Nature of the Beast," script by Brian Holguin, pencils by Angel Medina, inks by Kevin Conrad; The stolen car Henri Moncrete, a.k.a. 'The Deuce,' is driving breaks down on a lonely stretch of highway on his way to kill two small-time thugs; Moncrete stumbles onto the abandoned psycho circus grounds; Spirits begin to turn the circus rides as flashbacks of Moncrete's gruesome murders occur; Fleeing the circus grounds, Moncrete encounters the Beast Master with the remaining three spirits, looking as a lion and tigers; Paying for his violent past, he is morphed into a helpless cat where he is mauled to near-death; The two thugs chance upon the wounded, near-death cat, and decide to kill it and end its misery. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

The Good, the Bad and the Unlucky! Story, art and cover by Jolly R. Blackburn. A solid example of how clever writing can compensate for simplified art in comics. The lives and real-world concerns of a group of gamers are revealed by their wacky interplay around the fantasy gaming table. An Overbearing Situation; Just for the Helm of It; The Price of Passage; The Good, the Bad, and the Unlucky; KODT Idea Search; Brians Small Press Picks; Parting Shots. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

#2, Oct. 1997 - By Mick Fernette. 6.5" x 10.25", 24 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Paul Smith. And Not A Drop To Drink!!, script by James Robinson, pencils by Paul Smith, inks by George Freeman; Chance is rescued from a premature watery grave and returns to school to deal with the pirates. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. This big, beautiful book will take movie buffs of all ages on a fantastic rise through sci-fi filmdon. Filled with stunning photographs, little-known facts, amusing trivia, revealing quotations, and plenty of behind-the-scenes scoops on amazing special FX, LEGENDARY SCI-FI MOVIES is an entertaining look at some of the most creative, ingenious, and popular movies ever to land in theatres. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12 1/2-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W.

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"Dwarfing the Infinite" - Genesis strikes the Legion as several members' powers are altered -- perhaps forever! If that weren't enough, the deadly Mantis attacks the Legion; Brainy meets Metron of the New Gods and gains the last component he needs for his super-computer -- which is desperately needed to get the time-lost teens back to the future! Plus, Phase (from L.E.G.I.O.N.) meets Apparition! Written by Tom Peyer and Tom McCraw, with art by Lee Moder and Ron Boyd. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. Cover price $2.25.

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"Fitting In" - Things are popping all over the 30th century -- so we need three separate stories to cover everything (two are pencilled by regular penciller Jeff Moy's twin brother Phil). First is a spotlight on the newest Legionnaire -- Monstress -- who is not what she seems! Next is the heartrending saga of the injured Magno, as he strives to make his powers work again -- or face life without the Legion. Finally, there's a mysterious new character in the skies in the 30th century -- is she there to join the Legion, or to infiltrate it? Written by Roger Stern and Tom McCraw, with art by Jeffrey Moy, Philip Moy and W.C. Carani. Cover by Jeffrey Moy and W.C. Carani. Cover price $2.25.

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1997 series. Stories and Art by Greg Hyland and Various. The return of America's comic book sweetheart and satirical super-hero, Lethargic Lad! In this issue, you will find out what's hot and what's not, see super-heroes fight Nazis, and learn the truth about life on Mars and the harmful side effects of pop-rocks. At no extra cost, you'll get the skinny on the UFO crash at Roswell, find out how World War II was won, and get the secret origin of Guy-With-A-Gun! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Geof Isherwood & Sonja Skarstedt with art by Geof Isherwood. Cover price $2.95.

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Promotional copy with extra cover announement to comic shops, and a back-cover article on writer/artist Geof Isherwood. Story inside by Isherwood. 6-5/8 in.x 10-1/8 in.; full color; 32 pages on slick paper. Cover price $2.95.

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It's a Genesis tie-in, Lobo style! Lobo handles Genesis with the same gut-wrenching aplomb he used with Zero Hour, Underworld Unleashed, and the rest of these damn cross-overs. Only this time, it's the end of the freakin' universe, and Lobo wasn't invited! So what does he do? He crashes the party! With booze, babes and brutality enough for everyone--including Darkseid--Lobo demands entertainment! He demands his money's worth! And not even that goody-goody super-cheez Goldstar can stop him! In fact, before this issue is over, Goldstar tries and fails to absorb all the goodness in the universe...and he pays for his failure with his life! It's hilarious, folks! And it's all here! Written by Alan Grant. Art and cover by Carl Critchlow and Mark Propst. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

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Created by Jeremy Haun. Follow the adventures of two supermarket workers and a Gump from Gumpland. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Vol. 39, #4. The Newspaper of the Science Fiction Field. This issue: 1997 Hugo Awards Winners; Interviews with Elizabeth A. Lynn and Jonathan Lethem; 1997 Beijing International Science Fiction Conference. Cover features Elizabeth A. Lynn and Jonathan Lethem, plus winners of the 1997 Hugo Awards. Cover price $4.50.

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Stories by Terry Collins and Bill Matheny. Art by Nelson Luty & Jim Amash, Pablo Zamboni & Ruben Torreiro and Horacio Saavedra & Torreiro. Going back to school is never fun, unless, of course, you're a Tasmanian Devil. The education system will never know what hit it in "The Education of Taz"! Plus: Ralph the Sheepdog in "Little No Sheep" and Speedy Gonzales in "Has Been Hero"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Story by Ted Nomura. Art by Ted Nomura and Ben Dunn. Cover by Ted Nomura. Sometimes listed as Families of Altered Wars #48. In this alternate-history world, the Axis powers succeeded in extending the war into 1946, allowing artists Nomura and Dunn to create fanciful jet fighters and other aircraft as part of Hitlers Luftwaffe air force. As the war continues, the Luftwaffe experiments with saucer-shaped flying craft, as they did in actual history – only this time, Germanys flying saucers actually get off the ground. Projekt Saucer, Part 1; Lersuchraketenflugzeug of the Altered Wars. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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B & W comic. Mature Readers. Kirk Lindo. Cover by Holly Golightly and Roy Young. Cover price $2.95.

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Nude Cover by Roy Young. B & W comic. Mature Readers. Kirk Lindo. Cover by Holly Golightly and Roy Young. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Mark Fredrickson and Angelo Torres. Stories and art by Drew Friedman, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, Stan Hart, Don (Duck) Edwing, Desmond Devlin, John Caldwell, Lori Kolman, Russ Cooper, Sean Eisenporth, Tom Bunk, Timothy Shamey, George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Rick Tulka, Irving Schild, Thomas Fluharty, Sam Viviano, Kevin Pope, Peter Kuper, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Bill and Hillary Clinton's secret notes to their daughter, featuring art by Mort Drucker. Foreign versions of American cartoons, with art by Sam Viviano. Other TV characters outing themselves in the wake of "Ellen," with art by noted caricaturist Drew Friedman. A spoof of hero-dog movie serials. Mad's takes on corporations, "cross dressing," and the Labors of Hercules. Monroe, Melvin & Jenkins, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Letters page includes a photo of William Shatner reading Mad's Star Trek special. Cover by Sam Viviano is actually a spoof of a famous cover by Mad's spiritual descendant, National Lampoon - probably another first. Mad Goes on the Set of the Next "Jerky Chan" Movie; What to Expect When Your Grandparents Are Expecting; The Chelsea E-Mails - Top-Secret Notes Between The Clintons and Their Daughter; Melvin & Jenkins' Guide to Death; Cheap Foreign Ripoffs of American Cartoons; The Masked Mountie and His Wonder Dog, Biscuit; Truly Modern Day Labors of Hercules We'd Like to See; The Mad People Watcher's Guide to a Typical U.S. Corporation; A Mad Look at Cross Dressing; The Lighter Side of...; Spy vs. Spy; Mad Presents Restaurant Reviews for the Finicky Fly; The Downsides of Various Dream Jobs; Monroe &... A Sunday Afternoon With Dad; When Other TV Shows Finally Come Out of the Closet; Mad's Celebrity Cause-Of-Death Betting Odds; Fold-In; The Totally Amazing Ab Terrorizer. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. By Al Jaffee. Foreword by Charles M. Schulz. A ridiculous collection of fold-ins from the pages of Mad Magazine. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 110 pages, PC/PB&W.

October 1997. Collector's Series #15. Cover by Jack Rickard. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Earle Doud, Jim Mildon, David Reagan, Stan Hart, Phil Hahn, Frank Jacobs, Larry Siegel, Bob Clarke, Paul Peter Porges, Jack Rickard, James Warhola, Rose L. Hunter, Paul Coker, Jr., Angelo Torres, Irving Schild, Mort Drucker, George Woodbridge, Antonio Prohias, Dave Berg, Jack Davis and Sergio Aragones. The Mad Super Special reprinted movie spoofs and classic material from the magazine. Reprints from Mad paperbacks Believe It or Nuts!, Mad's Talking Stamps, and Viva Mad, Sergio Aragones' first book-length strip collection. Mad's parody of the first Jurassic Park film, featuring art by Mort Drucker. Classic Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and some extra Spy vs. Spy. More Scenes We'd Like to See - The Frog Prince; Spy vs. Spy; Jurass-Has-Had-It Park; In the Operating Room With Don Martin; The Mad Hate Book - Vol. II; The Lighter Side of...; Mad: The Lost Pages: Mad's Believe It or Nuts!; Mad's Talking Stamps; Viva Mad!; The Mad Orthodontia Primer; A Mad Look At Lousy Kissers; A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a Service Station; The Mad Plan for Combating the Boredom of Baseball; Don Martin Escapes From Prison...Almost!; Twisted Mad Tales for Twisted Mad Readers; The Alfred E. Neuman University Competitive Hard-Sell 1976 Catalogue; Useless Signs; Mad Beastlies; Follow-Up Letters to Advertisers; Mad's TV Exploitation Movie Producer of the Year; Fold-In; One Night in the City. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 93, Issue 4/5 - October/November 1997 - Whole No 556. Stories include: "Deus X" by Jerry Oltion and Kristine Kathryn Rusch and "Everything's Eventual" by Stephen King. Softcover. 5-in. x 7-in., 244 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $4.59.

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Having undergone a "spiritual awakening," Magnus attempts to learn about machines' appeal in the current world. And when he finds out about the city in Albania's drastic technological advancements, he suspects that Shepherd is involved in "The Old Country." Script by Tom Peyer and art by Hannibal King & Mark McKenna. Cover price $2.50.

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"Alone Against the Other Guys!" Written by John Arcudi. Art by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen. Finally, some super villains! Big battles, rips in jeans, and even more stains on the T-shirt…! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover art by Shawn McManus. "A-Ten," script by Marv Wolfman, art by Shawn McManus; Cyborg assassin A-X is looking for information about his creation in a corrupt city where the political elite is controlled by gangsters. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Does NOT Include Audio Cassette - Featuring Manga, lessons on Japanese Language, and Culture. 8.25-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 80 pages. Cover price $5.50.

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Hulk Cover price $1.50.

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"Greece is the Word" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Hercules. Script by Tom Peyer. Art by Pat Olliffe (breakdowns) and Al Milgrom (finishes). Cover by Pat Olliffe and Al Williamson. Peter Parker returns to New York after his adventure in California last issue and discovers another cryptic advertisement in the Daily Bugle! And this one is imploring Spider-Man to come to Greece! Whoa, that's almost 5,000 miles away! How is the web-slinger going to get there? By tracking down the Prince of Power and asking for a ride! But when Spidey and the Son of Zeus arrive in Crete, the erstwhile avenger just wants to visit the local tavern! Surprisingly though, Hercules' ploy succeeds in drawing out their adversaries! Are the wall-crawler and Lion of Olympus ready to rumble against the Minotaur, Harpy, Sphinx, Medusa, and Cerberus - the legendary creatures of Greek mythology? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and the Authority. (Notes: This story occurs when the Fantastic Four and (most of) the Avengers were in the Heroes Reborn Universe. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Ancient Greek art style cover. When a megalomaniacal menace calling himself Dr. Zeus unleashes an army of scientifically-created mythological creatures on Manhattan, it's time for Spider-Man and Hercules to save the day, and for the Prince of Power to redeem the besmirched name of his father! Written by Tom Peyer. Art by Pat Olliffe and Al Milgrom. Cover price $1.99.