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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Hera: The Goddess and Her Glory!"

Story and art by George O'Connor.

This is the third book in the Olympians series, a set of books about the Greek Gods for young readers. This book tells the story of Hera, Queen of the Gods, and the many heroes who won her patronage - and her enmity.

Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Hera: The Goddess and Her Glory!" Story and art by George O'Connor. This is the third book in the Olympians series, a set of books about the Greek Gods for young readers. This book tells the story of Hera, Queen of the Gods, and the many heroes who won her patronage - and her enmity. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

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BEFORE THE STORM #2 (of 4) Written by MARC SUMERAK Penciled by CARLO BARBERI Cover by MARK BROOKS. Ororo embarks on the grandest adventure of her young life! When an archaeologist in search of an ancient Egyptian artifact seeks the services of Achmed El-Gibar's band of thieves to aid his cause, you can bet that El-Gibar's prize pupil will be leading the pack! But will an early encounter with a foe from her future leave young Ororo in over her head? The calm has ended? get ready for the Storm! 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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BEFORE THE STORM #3 (of 4) Written by MARC SUMERAK Penciled by CARLO BARBERI Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER Ororo and her fellow street urchins have made their way to the very heart of an ancient Egyptian temple in search of a priceless artifact, only to find themselves up against a foe more powerful than they could have ever imagined! How does this encounter relate to Ororo's future as an X-Man? And if the urchins do manage to survive the terrors of the temple, what dangers still await them once they make their escape? 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Volume 37 - 1st printing. "The Spanish Civil War!" By Frances Lannon. The Spanish Civil War of 1936-39 was of enormous international as well as national significance. In this gripping volume, Frances Lannon explains how this internal conflict between democracy and its enemies escalated to involve Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and the Soviet Union. We go behind the scenes to find out the true story of the bitter fighting within the sides, not just between them. The experiences of the men and women caught up in the fighting are highlighted. For them, and for a world on the brink of the Second World War, the stakes were agonisingly high. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $17.95.

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Ken Bald. The Terror of the Labyrinth, art by Ken Landau. The Professor and the Pixie. Hunting Rifle, pencils by Pete Riss. The Fantastic Fan, art by Robert McCarty. The Haunted Piano, art by Milt Knoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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The Force of July (from Batman and the Outsiders Annual #1) are back and causing trouble in "Breaking the Bank!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Jim Aparo. Gorbachev appears. Back up tale: Looker stars in the concluding chapter of "Grip of the Untouchables!" Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Steve Lightle. Aparo cover. Cover price $1.50.

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Paragon Illustrated #4 features comics, short stories, interviews, and pictures from the realm of Sci-Fi and horror. Artists featured in this issue: William Black, Bob Cosgrove, Al Cuneo, Martin L. Greim, Chris Lewis, Don Newton, Mike Royer, Stuart Smith, and Jim Steranko. Writers featured: William Black, Gary Brown, Bob Cosgrove, Tom Fagan, Adriana Gomez, and Martin L. Greim. 56 pages, B&W, card-stock paper. Cover price $1.50.

Stories and art by Dave Tendlar and others. Series continues from Harvey Comics Hits (1951) #62, also known as Paramount Animated Comics #2. Harvey presents characters licensed from Paramount's Famous Studios, the most famous of which is super-sized duckling Baby Huey. Katnip gets flattened by Herman Mouse, in the sort of shenanigans that inspired the Simpsons' "Itchy and Scratchy Show." Plus a 1953 calendar. Also featuring a vintage ad for the "Cracker Jack Jet Propelled Railroad Engine." Herman and Katnip: Food for Thought; The Big Cheese; Herman and Katnip Album; Baby Huey: Dancing Duck; Buzzy: Spring Fervor; The Businessman; Herman and Katnip: Sour Grapes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Victoria Rau. Art by Marcelo Basile. Cover by Renato Rei. With their numbers dwindling, Debbie still captive, and no way to get help, Pamela and the hikers attempt to turn the tables on their attackers, tracking them back to their labyrinthine lair. They must find a way to get inside… before Debbie runs out of time. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Victoria Rau. Art by Marcelo Basile. Cover by Harvey Tolibao. With their numbers dwindling, Debbie still captive, and no way to get help, Pamela and the hikers attempt to turn the tables on their attackers, tracking them back to their labyrinthine lair. They must find a way to get inside… before Debbie runs out of time. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Victoria Rau. Art by Marcelo Basile. Cover by Riveiro. Inside the maze of caves, the hikers attempt to located Debbie without attracting the attention of the predators. Debbie manages to escape her bonds and finds them first, but not without the entire lair alerted to the infiltration. The group attempts to flee as the horde of attackers descend - only one side is going to make it out alive. 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

The Shield (art by Irv Novick), the Comet, Perry Chase the Press Guardian, Fu Chang International Detective, Sergeant Boyle, Lee Sampson Midshipman, the Rocket and the Queen of Diamonds, Kayo Ward, and Bentley of Scotland Yard in "The Case of the Congo-Curse." Novick cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Wild Animals of South America, Number 6: Armadillos" Keys of Knowledge, art by Ray Bailey. "The Super Apes," script by Lee Falk and Bill Harris, art by Bill Lignante; Three crooks disguise themselves as Super Apes and kidnap the Llongo king in order to loot the jungle dwellers; When they capture Patrolman Smythe, the Phantom rescues him, then falls captive himself; The crooks tie the Phantom to the pole of a burning hut but he escapes, confirming local legends that the Ghost Who Walks cannot die. "Trapped," art by Bill Lignante; On a hunting trip of their own, Queen and Jack are injured, then trapped by a pride of lions; King arrives to save them just as they run out of ammunition. "The Phantom's Boyhood, Part III: School," script by Bill Harris, art by Bill Lignante; Kit excels at school and sports while maintaining a dignified reserve, which provokes constant bullying. "Seagoing Vessels, Number 12: 17th Century Man-of-War" Keys of Knowledge page, art by Jack Sparling. Painted back cover art by George Wilson. # on cover 10014-405 May. #7 5/64. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Sy Barry. Stories by Dick Wood, Bill Harris, Raymond Marais, and Paul Norris. Art by Bill Lignante, Ric Estrada, Tim Brent and Paul Norris. These comic-book adventures of the seemingly immortal crime-fighter were published by comic-strip syndicate King Features itself. Diana is taking a world tour for charity, but when the Phantom learns of a plot against her, he decides to join the tour. Heavyweight champion Lew Farley wants to know if he can beat the Phantom, so he challenges him to a fight. The true story of WWI Allied flying ace Col. William Bishop. Plus Brick Bradford. Dianas Deadly Tour; Plant World; Freedom Fighters: The White Knights Last Battle; Brick Bradford: Action on Pura; The Big Fight. There was no issue #29; the pages prepared for that issue would not fit the presses of the series' new publisher, Charlton, and eventually appeared in issue #35. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Painted cover by Don Newton. Stories and art by Joe Gill and Recreo Studio. Charlton presents the comic-book adventures of the seemingly immortal crime-fighter called The Phantom. In an issue-length story, scantily clad supervillain Athena wants The Phantom's permission to explore his realm for unknown reasons. When she fails to charm him into giving consent, she defeats him in hand-to-hand combat and invades Bengali by force. The Shining City; The Immortal Ghost of Bengali. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

"The Swamp Rats" Written by Lee Falk. Art by Wilson McCoy.

The Phantom's Treasure. Story by Lee Falk. Art and cover by Ray Moore. Pacific Comics Club reprints the comic-strip adventures of the seemingly immortal crime-fighter called The Phantom. Collects The Phantom daily pages from July 14, 1941 to January 31, 1942. First printed in Italy for comics art collectors, this does not feature Lee Falk's original text, but is translated back into English from Italian. The Phantom returns to his secret base when the neighboring tribe alerts him that his ancestors' treasure has been stolen. Realizing it was an inside job, The Phantom sets out to track down Timo, delinquent son of the tribal chieftain. 11-in. x 8-1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W.

1st printing.

This is a replica reprint of The Phantom Detective (1933-1953 Standard Magazines) Pulp Feb 1937.

Includes the feature-length tale The Torch of Doom by Robert Wallace, as well as three short stories - Strictly on Schedule by Charles Green, Murder in the Worst Degree by James Duncan, and Old Enough to Fight by C.K.M. Scanlon.

Softcover, 130 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations).

NOTE: Do NOT confuse with The Phantom Detective (1933-1953 Standard Magazines) Pulp Feb 1937.

Cover price $14.95.

Cover by Eugenio Matozzi. Godfall: Part 2 - Written by Mike Bullock. Art by Silvestre Syzilagyi. The Ghost Who Walks must pay a visit to some old friends. While the first provides helpful insight into the coming war, the second visit leads to the hunter becoming the hunted in the depths of the darkest house in all of Africa. Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Harlan Ellison (A) Alan Robinson The mystery in Harlan Ellison's science-fiction classic deepens as Micah discovers something about the reality that he thought he knew... something that will forever change him and the world in which he lives! Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Edward Bryant and Harlan Ellison. Harlan Ellison, one of the Grand Masters of science fiction and a multiple Hugo-, Nebula-, and Edgar Award-winner, returns to his roots with the graphic novel, Phoenix Without Ashes. The year is 2785, and Devon, a farmer banished for challenging his community's Elders, discovers a secret that changes everything he knew about the world, leading him on an adventure beyond his understanding and a quest to solve a mystery beyond his understanding before his entire world is destroyed in cataclysm. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, Text Only.

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Based on the animated TV series. The peg-legged Konk and a band of albino warriors oppose Ren and his companions on their dangerous quest. Written by Dwight Jon Zimmerman, with art by Bruce Zick and Armando Gil. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Jacen Burrows. Written by John Russo. Art by Dheeraj Verma. They fought in the jungles of Vietnam and witnessed, first-hand, undead US Army soldiers decimating the enemy. They returned to Stone Mountain, Virginia to find that same, sickening horror has overtaken their home town and devoured their families. And now, trapped within a school gymnasium, a trio of Vietnam veterans must make the ultimate choice: Stay in the questionable safety of the gym and pray for rescue…or run, before the building is overtaken by the army of zombies waiting outside its doors. But running means leaving behind the other survivors with whom they have taken refuge, a terrified group who look to the heavily armed soldiers to defend them from the PLAGUE OF THE LIVING DEAD. The nerve-shattering climax, the fate of the soldiers and their ultimate decision will leave you breathless. And if you think youve guessed the ending of this 6-issue terror-thon, think again! Its a shocker that you wont soon forget! 16 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.50.

"The Magic Man's Last Gasp Purple Light Show" (script by Doug Moench, art by Mike Ploog) and the continuing adaptation of Escape From the Planet of the Apes, "Strangers in a Strange Land" (script by Moench, art by Rivo Rival), plus part two of an interview with Bill Blake and Paula Crist, who play doctors Cornelius and Zira. Letter to the editor from cartoonist Fred Hembeck. Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $1.00.

Limited 1 for 15 Variant Cover by Gabriel Hardman (W) Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman (A) Damian Couceiro Deep in the caves near the Forbidden Zone, Milo, Vitus, and Cornelius find themselves cut off from the rest of their party, and face the grim task of fending for themselves with no help or hope of rescue! Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Jason M. Burns (A) Rolando Mallada With the tribe's numbers dwindling faster than their coconut supply, Ooga leads the remaining survivors towards the temple where their powers are said to originate, but with a hungry tyrannosaurus rex in hot pursuit, can they outrun the prehistoric lizard and make amends with their gods before it's too late? Cover price $3.95.

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Stories by Jason Asala, Rich Koslowski, Adam Wallenta, Jay Washer, and Christopher Walton. Art by Jason Asala, Rich Koslowski, Mike Bianco, Adam Wallenta, Jay Washer, and Christopher Walton. Cover by Jason Asala. While searching for his lost Lenore, the legendary writer has adventures that influence his tales of fantasy and horror. Guest artists galore put their own mark on the Poe series with a series of short-short stories: Regrets; The House; Patrick Writes a Story; Pippin in The Summer Before; Mad Meg in My Boy; Beloved; Pippin Hears a Story; Pie; Seek and You Shall Find; Ginny; The Gaffer; Patrick Gives it One Last Shot; Out of the House, or A Detached Angry Head Plots Revenge on Our Dear Mister Poe; The Lords of Brass; Reflections; Young Patrick in Destinys Child; Pippins Proposal; Pretty Stupid; Poe!; E.A. Poe in The Cask of Fortified Cooking Sherry; Edjar Julio Poe; Whats Next? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Second appearance of Plastic Man. Cover by Gill Fox. "The Revolt of General Muerte," script by S. M. Iger, art by Reed Crandall; Slugger and Firebrand parachute into the Caribbean nation of Libertad, single-handedly tracking and stopping a coup by General Muerte. "The Retribution On Looey Lutz," script and art by George E. Brenner; Daniel learns of many criminal plots from new convicts while in prison and he uses that information in order to take down an existing gang, and to clear the name of another unjustly convicted fellow inmate. "The Mosquito Boat Raids" starring Eagle Evans, art by Clark Williams. "Tamara - Marked For Murder," script and art by Vernon Henkel; Chic Carter is on board a luxury liner heading for South America, and he runs afoul of a murder plot in which he becomes the prime suspect. "Duelling the Dope Smugglers," script and art by Jack Cole; Plastic Man joins the Police. "The Hijacker" starring Steele Kerrigan, art by Al Bryant. "The Hogan Brothers," script and art by Fred Guardineer; The Mouthpiece (Bill Perkins) vs. The Hogan Brothers. "The Kidnapped Ambassador," art by Arthur Peddy; The Phantom Lady foils a plot by the large Eastern nation of Kioland to gain control over its smaller neighbor Herma by tricking it into declaring war on the United States. "Presenting Burp the Twerp," script and art by Jack Cole (as Ralph Johns); one-page story. "Evil on Calona Island" starring The Human Bomb, script and art by Paul Gustavson; Roy gathers up what notes he can from his father's lab and brings them to Major Adams at the War Department; Once again, however, Roy is attacked for his father's secret formula. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. White Mischief, script by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon; Cindy and Jesse confront The Ku Klux Klan. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Wayne Howard. Stories and art by Wayne Howard, Joe Staton, Nicola Cuti and Jack Abel. Numbering continues from Midnight Tales (1972 Charlton) #18. Professor Cyrus Coffin and his niece Arachne relate horror stories, featuring art by Wally Wood protege Wayne Howard. A hunter searches for the last Yeti, in a story by E-Man co-creators Nicola Cuti and Joe Staton. In another Cuti tale, a couple learns that the lifelike doll they found is actually a living girl in suspended animation. Elias discovers a legendary spider and soon regrets it. Goofy cover by Wayne Howard reflects Howard's mentor Wally Wood in both style and spirit. The Boyfriend; Weave Me a Web; The Doll; Last of Its Kind. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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This is the 30th issue, the January 1976-December 1976 issue indexing PS #278-289. PS The Preventive Maintenance Monthly Indexes are published twice yearly and cover the first six and the last six months of each year. The interior is text only (an index), but the front and back cover feature full page illustrations from the Will Eisner (creator of the Spirit) Studio.

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Includes cover pencils by Pablo Marcos, inks by Fernando; The Suicide Werewolf, script by Al Hewetson, art by Marcos; The Legend Of The Man-Macabre, script by Hewetson, art by Villanova; ...Peter Piper Picked A Peck Of Pickled Corpses..., script by Hewetson, art by Maelo Cintron; The Legend Of An 18th Century Gentleman: H. P. Lovecraft article by Hewetson; Ed Fedory bio; Even A Heap Can Die!, script by Hewetson, art by Marcos; The Transplant!!, script by Ed Fedory, art by Fernando Rubio; A Leering Look At The Frankenstein Monster...Karloff article by Hewetson; Tightrope To Nowhere, script by Hewetson, art by Juez Xirinius; and Frankenstein humor story by Hewetson, art by Maelo Cintron. 68 pgs. Cover price: $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

This issue includes the following: reviews of Terror of the Tongs, Do it the Hard Way, Lobster Man from Mars, Sonny Boy, West of Zanzibar, Macumba Love, and other movies; interviews with Fred Williamson and William Grefe'; and more. Cover is from Werewolves on Wheels. Adults only. Cover price $3.00.

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1st printing. "The Amazing True Story of the Man WHo Saved America!" Written by David Talbot. Art by Spain Rodriguez. Pulp History brings to life the extraordinary feats of bravery, violence, and redemption that history has forgotten! Devil Dog is the thrilling illustrated tale of Smedley Butler, a Marine who fought across the globe, restored order to Philadelphia, and foiled a plot against FDR. Hardcover, 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.