Comic books October 1985

Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. The ultimate in evil gets his ultimate revenge! Luthor convinces Superman that Earth has ceased to exist! By writer Cary Bates, and artists Curt Swan and Al Williamson. Cover by Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.95.

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Zombies, voodoo, black magic and more as the "American Gothic" gets darker! Strike up another dazzling tale for Alan Moore, with Stephen Bissette penciling, Alfredo Alcala inking, and a cover by John Totleben. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. Zombies, voodoo, black magic and more as the "American Gothic" gets darker! Strike up another dazzling tale for Alan Moore, with Stephen Bissette penciling, Alfredo Alcala inking, and a cover by John Totleben. Cover price $0.95.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Rich Margopoulos and Fred Carrillo. Like many a trench-coated stranger in comics, the Traveler narrates tales from the outer twilight limits of imagination. An alien arrives on Earth in a wicker basket and offers Wilbur Dean the chance to live his life over, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. In another Ditko story, a man finds a strange animal in the Australian Outback and thinks it would make a cuddly pet, ignoring the Aborigines' warnings. What Wilbur Saw; And the Fear Grew; Hero of Shadowland. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Issue #39 - Oct. 1985. Fanzine dedicated to Edgar Rice Burroughs. Cover by Stan Bychko. Tarzan's Toy Box, "Beyond the Narrator" by James Moody, Tarzan Club membership card, Collecting ERB, ads and news. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

1st printing.

Text by Erick Wujcik.

Role playing game manual illustrated by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, including a three-page origin story and an eight-page story, "Don't Judge a Book." Published by Palladium Books.

Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 110 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

2nd or later printings. Written by Erick Wujcik. Role playing game manual illustrated by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, including a three-page origin story and a worksheet for creating your own character. Published by Palladium Books. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Stories by Steve Skeates, Mike Zeck and Joe Gill. Art by Jim Aparo, Mike Zeck and Steve Ditko. Cover by Mike DeCarlo. Charlton reprints Thane of Bagarth, the back-up feature from their late 1960s Hercules series. During the time of Beowulf, Hrothelac becomes the Thane (chieftain) of Bagarth, and must deal with neighboring tribes, plots by his treacherous brother, and his attraction to a beautiful but common-born woman. The backup story is an early story by Marvel legend Steve Ditko that originally appeared in Out Of This World #11 (1959). Also featuring a one-pager reprinted from Charltons Ghost Manor. Chapter One: The Feud; Chapter Two: The Plot; Hungan; The Hammer of Thor. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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"In this Corner!" Guest-starring Vance Astro (Justice) and the Thunderiders. Story by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Brett Breeding. Ben says goodbye to the Thunderiders and joins Unlimited Class Wrestling, a wrestling federation featuring super humanly strong athletes. His first opponent - Demolition Dunphy! 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st appearance of D-Man. Cover price $0.65.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "In this Corner!" Guest-starring Vance Astro (Justice) and the Thunderiders. Story by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Brett Breeding. Ben says goodbye to the Thunderiders and joins Unlimited Class Wrestling, a wrestling federation featuring super humanly strong athletes. His first opponent - Demolition Dunphy! 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st appearance of D-Man. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover by Walt Simonson. "Into the Valley of Death!", script and art by Walter Simonson; With his warriors just recently returned to Asgard, Thor spies out the road to Hel and leads an army to rescue souls unjustly imprisoned in Hela's realm. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Hela, Heimdall, Sif, the Enchantress, the Executioner, and Balder. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover by Walt Simonson. "Into the Valley of Death!", script and art by Walter Simonson; With his warriors just recently returned to Asgard, Thor spies out the road to Hel and leads an army to rescue souls unjustly imprisoned in Hela's realm. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Hela, Heimdall, Sif, the Enchantress, the Executioner, and Balder. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Series continues from Thunder Bunny (1985 Warp) Magazine. Cover by Brian Buniak and Willie Blyberg. Series continues from Thunder Bunny (1985 Warp) Magazine. Editor Richard Pini discusses the three stories in this issue and reader feedback on the new series. Rabbit Tales Part One: First Encounter; In a story taking place many years ago, Lu-Ta goes to the planet Offorrer requesting the pelts of its animal-like inhabitants, and the original Thunderbunny fights back. Rabbit Tales Part Two: Lessons!; In another story in "Rabbit Tales", we experience a typical day in the life of Bobby Caswell, which includes an encounter with the school bully. Rabbit Tales Part Three: Who is Golden Man?; Golden Kid is placed in suspended animation by the Keeper in 1943 and is finally released in 1985; When his golden heart is hit by a laser gun, he ages into an adult and loses a portion of his powers. Scripts by Martin L. Greim, art by Brian Buniak. Illustration by Brian Buniak in which Alfred E. Neuman receives the powers of Thunderbunny, includes Harvey Kurtzman. 36 pgs., black and white. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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A man who knows that Top Dog can talk tries to get Top Dog. When Joey asks what is going on, Top Dog reveals a secret past life and decides to return to that past life in "The Secret of Top Dog," "Money from Heaven" and "The Big Blow." Scripts by Lennie Herman and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover price $0.65.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - A man who knows that Top Dog can talk tries to get Top Dog. When Joey asks what is going on, Top Dog reveals a secret past life and decides to return to that past life in "The Secret of Top Dog," "Money from Heaven" and "The Big Blow." Scripts by Lennie Herman and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. 32 pages, FC. All Ages Cover price $0.75.

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The Autobots are back and have regained control of the Ark and still have to deal with Shockwave's evil plans. Meanwhile, Josie Beller, injured by the Decepticons, has recovered and wants revenge. Now in a new persona known as Circuit Breaker, she helps G.B. Blackrock in his quest to destroy the robots in "Dis-Integrated Circuits." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Mike Manley & M. Hands. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

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Reprint. This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. Early comic book version of the famous "transforming" robots. The Autobots are back and have regained control of the Ark and still have to deal with Shockwave's evil plans. Meanwhile, Josie Beller, injured by the Decepticons, has recovered and wants revenge. Now in a new persona known as Circuit Breaker, she helps G.B. Blackrock in his quest to destroy the robots in "Dis-Integrated Circuits." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Mike Manley & M. Hands. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $1.00.

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Weekly publication reprinting small portions of Transformers (1984 Marvel). UK edition contain same material as their US counterparts.

Volume 5 #4, Oct. 1985. This issue includes the following: fiction by Anne Rice, Ted Hughes, Ray Russell, and others; "Serling and the Sensors"; the teleplay to The Purple Testament; a preview of Mad Max; part four of Night Gallery episode guide; "My Darkest Fantasy" by John Skipp; and more. Cover price $2.50.

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Direct Edition. "Life and Death: Part 2!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Storm's journey of self discovery comes to an end, as all her past experiences, her triumphs and tragedies have brought her to this moment. How will the answers she find affect her future with the X-Me? NOTE: See Uncanny X-Men #186 for the first part to this story. Cover price $0.65.

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Newsstand Edition. "Life and Death: Part 2!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Storm's journey of self discovery comes to an end, as all her past experiences, her triumphs and tragedies have brought her to this moment. How will the answers she find affect her future with the X-Me? NOTE: See Uncanny X-Men #186 for the first part to this story. Cover price $0.65.

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Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "Life and Death: Part 2!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Storm's journey of self discovery comes to an end, as all her past experiences, her triumphs and tragedies have brought her to this moment. How will the answers she find affect her future with the X-Me? NOTE: See Uncanny X-Men #186 for the first part to this story. Cover price $0.75.

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""The Poison in the Apple!" Written by Cary Bates. Art by Carmine Infantino and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Jerry Bingham. Who are the survivors? Don't miss this super catch-up issue when everything comes together in an explosion of action. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. "The Poison in the Apple!" Written by Cary Bates. Art by Carmine Infantino and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Jerry Bingham. Who are the survivors? Don't miss this super catch-up issue when everything comes together in an explosion of action. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.95.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Who are the survivors? Don't miss this super catch-up issue when everything comes together in an explosion of action. Written by Cary Bates, with art by Carmine Infantino and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Jerry Bingham. Cover price $0.75.

Brazilian Series. Reprints V (1985 DC) #1. 7 1/2" x 10 1/4", 28 pages, full color, Spanish language.

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The mysterious Vigilante continues his killing spree and life gets more and more complicated for Judge Adrian Chase. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Tod Smith and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Smith. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.25.

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Direct Edition. Avengers West Coast Crossover. Double-size issue. "Lovers and Zombies!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Richard Howell and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Richard Howell. The story opens at Project Pegasus where government officials are questioning the Vision following the events of Avengers 254. After storming out of the interrogation room, the Vision and the Scarlet Witch return to Leonia, New Jersey and purchase a new home. While Wanda and her synthezoid husband are inspecting the backyard, the zombies of the Black Talon attack! Nekra and the Grim Reaper are part of the evil plot too. Story continues in West Coast Avengers (1985) 2. Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Iron Man, Tigra, Starfox, and the Wasp. 48 pages Cover price $1.25.

Newsstand Edition. Avengers West Coast Crossover. Double-size issue. "Lovers and Zombies!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Richard Howell and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Richard Howell. The story opens at Project Pegasus where government officials are questioning the Vision following the events of Avengers 254. After storming out of the interrogation room, the Vision and the Scarlet Witch return to Leonia, New Jersey and purchase a new home. While Wanda and her synthezoid husband are inspecting the backyard, the zombies of the Black Talon attack! Nekra and the Grim Reaper are part of the evil plot too. Story continues in West Coast Avengers (1985) 2. Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Iron Man, Tigra, Starfox, and the Wasp. 48 pages Cover price $1.25.

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Canadian edition with $1.50 cover price - Avengers West Coast Crossover. Double-size issue. "Lovers and Zombies!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Richard Howell and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Richard Howell. The story opens at Project Pegasus where government officials are questioning the Vision following the events of Avengers 254. After storming out of the interrogation room, the Vision and the Scarlet Witch return to Leonia, New Jersey and purchase a new home. While Wanda and her synthezoid husband are inspecting the backyard, the zombies of the Black Talon attack! Nekra and the Grim Reaper are part of the evil plot too. Story continues in West Coast Avengers (1985) 2. Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Iron Man, Tigra, Starfox, and the Wasp. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.