Comic books April 1998

Issue #25. Spring 1998. Final issue. 7" x 10". 80 pages. Black and white. Adult. Cover price $6.95.

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Cover pencils by Michael Ryan, inks by Sal Regla. Untitled story, script by Brandon Choi, pencils by Michael Ryan, inks by Sal Regla with Luke Rizzo; Morgan is told how Miles Craven attempted to infiltrate Stormwatch and of John Lynch's past. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Gary Frank, inks by Cam Smith. "Remote Control," script by John Arcudi, pencils by Gary Frank, inks by Cam Smith; Grunge and Burnout bring the homeless man they have rescued back to the safehouse with them and Lynch is surprised as he knows Isaiah from the past; Roxy visits with her mother; Tindalos has been tracking Isaiah and sends a giant robot to crash in on the Gen kids and collect samples of their genetic makeup; Isaiah restores Burnout's powers so he can join in the fight. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Terry Dodson, inks by Rachel Dodson. In Dark Woods, The Right Road Lost, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Andy Smith, inks by Sean Parsons; Jubilee and Chamber are in an alternate dimension looking for Synch while being guided by the Pooka, Elwood; Banshee, Husk and Penance are in another spot of the same dimension for the very same reason being guided by the mutant rat, Dirt Nap, and find a train to ride; Synch is trapped and has been brought to the Citadel of the Universal Amalgamator where M-Plate plans on forcing him to use his mutant power to combine the consciousness of every being in the universe into one; Back home in the Danger Grotto, Emma and Skin appease the Token and find the mystic creature having a tea party with Artie, Leech and the missing local girl. 38 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Cover by Phil Morrissey. "Trouble Brewing" by James Hardiman, "Remote Control" by Mark Barnard and Freddy Andersson, "The Potion - Part 2" by Dutch, and "One October's Eve" by Mand and Lowell Voltage. Illustration by Joyceanna Brock. 36 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by ERIC LUKE. Art by IVAN REIS & RANDY EMBERLIN. Cover by TONY HARRIS. Part 4 of 4. The battle between Ghost and her newly resurrected sister comes to an explosive climax high above Arcadia. Ghost's one hope is to reach Margo through their linked pasts, but is blood really thicker than water...or will the demon minions sprung from Margo's tears prevail? Cover price $2.95.

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Crackshot, introduced in the first landmark "next generation" Green Lantern/Green Arrow crossover, returns! She's still got the hots for Connor and wants to join the superhero biz...as both his partner and his lover! Written by Chuck Dixon, with art and cover by Dougie Braithwaite and Robin Riggs. Mando Format. Cover price $2.50.

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"Loose Ends!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Mike McKone and Terry Austin. Don't miss the startling return of one of Kyle's deadliest enemies. The last time Grayven showed up it took the combined efforts of Green Lantern Adam Strange, and the Darkstars to defeat him. How can GL hope to defeat him all by himself? Cover price $1.95.

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As the search for the missing Jade continues, Green Lantern and Sentinel must face Obsidian, Alan Scott's son. Once a hero, Obsidian's shadowy powers have been corrupted by the entity that is the source of Sentinel's powers--the Starheart! Shockingly, Starheart claims to be Jade's true father, and has kidnapped her, intending to turn her evil as well! Written by Ron Marz. Art and cover by Paul Pelletier and Dan Davis. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $1.95.

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1st printing. Collects Grendel Tales: The Devil in Our Midst (1994) #1-5. Written by Steven T. Seagle. Art by Paul Grist. Cover by Paul Grist and Matt Wagner. A lone Grendel warrior bent on suicide is found on the Antarctic coast by a team of scientists, and within hours, everything goes insane: the team gets cut off from the rest of the world, and one by one, they begin . . . bleeding. Now the Grendel who was so eager to kill himself must decide whether to help the others or end his own suffering. With only each other to rely on, and having no idea who will become infected and die next, the group becomes trapped in a deadly game of survival of the fittest! This fast-paced story of suspense is written by Steven T. Seagle (Uncanny X-Men, House of Secrets) and drawn by Paul Grist (Kane). Check out the tale that made them stars! Softcover, 136 pages, full oclor. Cover price $15.95.

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Issue 187, April 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. Groo's latest and most clever adventure comes to a typically moronic conclusion, restoring order and renewing everyone's faith in the complete stupidity of the comicdom's favorite gourd-nosed barbarian. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Howard Pickett's accidental business coup gets him named Businessman of the Year by the Gross Point Chamber of Commerce. Brian and Terri seize the opportunity to orchestrate a series of encounters between the Pickett family and the town's most prominent citizens, certain that the meetings will finally convince their parents that Gross Point is no place to live. What they don't realize is that, even as they scheme, alien pods are replacing Gross Point's prominent citizens with well-adjusted, normal people! Written by Matt Wayne. Art by Joe Staton and Roger Langridge. Cover by Roger Langridge. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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By Sergio Aragones, Pat McEown, Jay Stephens, Dave Cooper, Jay Lynch and John Pound. Cover by Sergio Aragones. Hold onto your hat because Dark Horse is galloping forth with a frothy funpack featuring four of today's top cartoonists and a super-rare trading-card insert. Wit-legend Sergio Aragonés kicks off the show with a cover and lead feature introducing an all-new character. Dave Cooper (Hellboy, Jr., Zero Zero) follows with his unique brand of modern jest, and fans of the first ZombieWorld series will applaud the return of Pat McEown to our pages and Jay Stephens (Land of Nod) contributes his playful humor. Guff also features the first ever Meanie Babies story, hot on the heels of the hit trading-card set, by writer Jay Lynch and artist John Pound. This is a "flip book" format, featuring a brand-new painted Meanie Baby cover by John Pound, as well as a rare inserted Meanie Baby card, making this special one-shot the only way for collectors to complete the set. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Return of Gray!" Collects Gunsmith Cats: Return of Gray (1996) #4-7. Story and art by Kenichi Sonoda. Translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith. Gray is back, and the first thing on his agenda is the elimination of a certain pesky bounty hunter named Rally! With her shop robbed, her house ransacked, and Minnie May taken hostage, Rally has to use every scrap of her skill and daring to take out the very dangerous Gray. Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 144 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $17.95.

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1st printing. Story by Malcolm Bourne. Painted art and cover by Ken Meyer, Jr. Vampire and Paranormal Investigator Gustav is enlisted by the London police after a serial killer takes out a prominent conservative government figure. Soon he uncovers a conspiracy of violence and supernatural horror in a world that refuses to believe. 8 1/2-in x 11-in., 48 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $9.95.

Cover by Dan Berger. Chapter Two The Plot Thickens, script and art by Dan Berger; After a battle with the Necromancer's zombies, Leafale and J'Sika (along with Gutwallow) find the artifact and escape from the Necromancer's castle. Dan Berger supplies a written description for the major characters. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.95. 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 Four; As "Up the Down Staircase" concludes, the Mark of the Beast is everywhere, and the clue to beating the Devil--and saving Dani's brothers from his latest scheme--hides in plain sight. 36 pages, full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Snowblind Part 7: Kevin and Kathryn. Story, art and cover by Martin Wagner. Antarctic Press reprints Wagners acclaimed (and short-lived) anthropomorphic slice-of-life series with new covers. The identities of the mysterious Kevin and Kathryn are finally revealed. As Ericas long-suppressed memories return, her life slowly begins to fall apart. Also featuring a "Way of the World" backup story. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Pascual Ferry. Misalliances!, script by John Ostrander, pencils by Pascual Ferry, inks by Jaime Mendoza; Heroes for Hire takes on several temps to help them abduct a scientist from Silver Sable and her Wild Pack. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.99.

Issue #272 - April 1998. Magazine devoted to Marijuana growing. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 106 Pages. Partial color, partial B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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Written by: Garth Ennis Pencils by: John McCrea. Who Dares Win Part 3 Eddie Baker of the SAS begins to have doubts as the group's priorities shift from Tommy and Natt, to Men's Room Louie. Thinking the SAS have captured Sean, Tommy escalates the battle further leading a squadron of Louie's men directly into the line of fire of the SAS, while trying to rescue his friend in the chaos. Going hand to hand with a single member, Tommy and Natt realize how unprepared they are to face a challenger such as Captain Page and his SAS. Cover price $2.25.

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This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Touchstone Pictures' "The Horse Whisperer" starring Robert Redford, Scarlett Johansson, and Kristin Scott Thomas. It includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 28 pages, B&W.

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Painted cover art by Teddy Kristiansen. The Road To You Leaving There: Part Two of Three, script by Steven T. Seagle, art by Teddy Kristiansen; After returning to Seattle Rain discovers that the deal she made with Pfaultz in the past is still held over her head; The Juris try Mitchell Cole and absolve him of his secrets; Rain's father arrives in town as Detective Calderone confronts Rain. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Vol. 2, No. 2. May 1998. Adult anthology. Contributors include: Link Yaco, Matt Busch, Sandra Chang, and Russ Miller. 8" x 11". 82 pages. Full color. Adult. Cover price $4.99.

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Cover pencils by Craig Rousseau, inks by Wayne Faucher. Court Dates, script by William Messner-Loebs, pencils by Craig Rousseau, inks by Barbara Kaalberg; Bart is a witness in a court case. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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"College Daze." Silver Surfer cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Adam Kubert, Joe Kubert, Dan Green, Mark Farmer, and Bud LaRosa. The Troygens have arrived on Earth and they want the Hulk. Their leader Armageddon has a score to settle with the Green Goliath. You see, the Hulk killed his son. 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Gaming magazine. Magic the Gathering. 7-in. x 10-in. 152 Pages. Full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. When Kagome goes back to the present to avoid flunking out of Junior High, she finds that nowhere and no time is safe from the demon forces seeking the shards of the Jewel of Four Souls! Published in English almost simultaneously with its release in Japan. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.25.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Chris Weston and John Stokes. Cover by Brian Bolland. Only Lovers Left Alive; Lord Fanny's past as a prostitute in Brazil collides with her deadly present when a murderous secret agent tracks her through London; Plus, the Invisibles' search for Jack Frost continues. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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"The Art of the Deal!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by Sean Chen, Eric Cannon, and Sean Parsons. Can even the Invincible Iron Man stand alone against a squad of the deadly killing machines known as Dreadnoughts? Cover price $1.99.

A "King"-Size 56-page issue on the intricacies of Jack's art! Joe Kubert on Kirby & the Kubert School; a Kirby thesis by Gil Kane; Kevin Eastman discusses Kirby at The Words & Pictures Museum; Jack's battle with Marvel Comics, discussed by Jack Kirby, Frank Miller, Mark Evanier, Steve Gerber & Gary Groth; collecting Kirby originals; special tributes - Roz Kirby, inkers, & more; unpublished art, including pencil pages before they were inked. Covers by Kirby/Ernie Stiner, and Alex Ross (based on a Kirby pencil drawing). Cover price $5.95.

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Cover by Walter Simonson. Stories by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Ron Wagner & Ray Kryssing. In "Such Dreams May Come," Metron and Desaad seek a way to convince the Promethean Giant to take Darkseid's place on the Source Wall, a task made almost impossible by the giant's existence on a time line incomprehensible to even the gods! Plus, in part 1 ("The Bargain") of a 3-part Tales of the New Gods back-up tale, a new element is discovered by the scientists of Apokolips, a metal so precious and powerful that in order to obtain it, Metron is willing to make a deal with Darkseid! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Photo cover; Reprints the Topps series in B&W; Michael Golden script & art Cover price $2.95.

Art cover; Reprints the Topps series in B&W; Michael Golden script & art Cover price $2.95.

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Prometheus faces some unexpected resistance in his bid to destroy the League in "Prometheus Unbound". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Grant Morrison, pencils by Arnie Jorgensen, inks by David Meikis and Mark Pennington. Lois Lane. Howard Porter/John Dell cover. Cover price $1.95.

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Written by: Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn Pencils by: Barry Kitson. While You Were Out After the defeat of Starro, this issue focuses on what has become of the personal lives of the team in their civilian lives. Barry prepares for a date with Iris, Hal cannot account for missed deadlines to Carol, Dinah receives news from her mother at a gathering of old JSA members (news first revealed in Starman #21), Arthur checks on the treatment of fish at a local aquarium, and John finds more comfort in all of his roles on earth. Meanwhile, Dan Garrett (1st Blue Beetle) falls victim to a new threat from Locus. Cover price $1.95.

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The Fire Next Time: Part 3 of 3 - Written by Scott Lobdell. Art and Cover by Randy Green & Rick Ketcham. Concluding the three-part Black Widow epic! Natasha finds herself in the middle of a national conspiracy while battling Ebon Flame! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Volume 3 - Issue 40 (#143)

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Cover art by Andy Kubert. Earth Mother, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Louis Small, Jr., inks by Jesse Delperdang and Phyllis Novin; Ka-Zar seeks the aid of the High Evolutionary in removing the power of the terraformer from Shanna. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Masks of the Noh!" Written by David Mack. Art by David Mack and Rick Mays. Also included are all-new extra pages such as a Kabuki pinup by Joe Quesada (with whom Mack collaborated on the Daredevil (Vol. 2) series), a gallery section with art by David Mack, a behind-the-scenes look at preliminary designs and sketches, a gallery of original covers, and an introduction by Terry Moore who also contributes a Kabuki/Strangers in Paradise page. Kabuki's popularity has exploded with Mack's move to Image and new readers are clamoring for the early storylines. This book delivers with thirty extra pages of new stuff! Hardcover, 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Masks of the Noh!" Written by David Mack. Art by David Mack and Rick Mays. Also included are all-new extra pages such as a Kabuki pinup by Joe Quesada (with whom Mack collaborated on the Daredevil (Vol. 2) series), a gallery section with art by David Mack, a behind-the-scenes look at preliminary designs and sketches, a gallery of original covers, and an introduction by Terry Moore who also contributes a Kabuki/Strangers in Paradise page. Kabuki's popularity has exploded with Mack's move to Image and new readers are clamoring for the early storylines. This book delivers with thirty extra pages of new stuff! Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

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"To the Stars by Hard Ways, Part 1." Nathaniel looks for Mary, who has run into some trouble relating to the prejudice surrounding her Native American heritage. Script by John Ostrander, pencils by Tom Mandrake, inks by Michael Bair. Cover by Mandrake. Cover price $2.50.