Comic books January 1989

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Featuring: The Ballad of Halo Jones (Book 1) by Alan Moore & Ian Gibson; Judge Dredd ("Shanty Town") by John Wagner, Alan Grant & Ron Smith. Halo Jones cover by Ian Gibson.

The best of the historic BRAVE & THE BOLD title continues with Batman in his strangest team-up ever, with the House of Mystery, in a story by Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams (from B&B #93). Also featured are The Viking Prince by Joe Kubert (from B&B #14), and The Golden Gladiator and Robin Hood, both by Russ Heath (from B&B #4 and #14, respectively). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, back cover by Andy Kubert. Deluxe format. Cover price $2.50.

Concluding the classic reprints from the pages of THE BRAVE & THE BOLD. Batman and the old Teen Titans are featured in a story by Bob Haney and Neal Adams (from B&B #83). Also, The Viking Prince by Haney and Joe Kubert (from B&B #8 and #9) and Robin Hood by Robert Kanigher and Russ Heath (from B&B #11). Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, back cover by Andy Kubert. Deluxe format. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Dumpster," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty gets tired of being Archie's fallback choice when Veronica is busy and dumps him. Sunkist ad with Archie. "Virtue Is Its Own Reward," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty has to help out with household chores when her mother takes a job outside the home, and her efforts have unexpected benefits. "Confessions Of A Juke Box," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; A juke box who entertained young Hal Cooper, his fiance and later his daughter is reunited with Betty by accident. "Time Warped," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie laments his dwindling teenage years. Mr. Weatherbee teaches an AIDS awareness class, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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Stories by Jack Williamson. Art and cover by Lee Elias. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the Sundays-only comic strip from the 1950s written by sci-fi legend Jack Williamson. This issue collects the strips from February 17 – September 21, 1952. In the 22nd century, pilot and spatial engineer Mike Flint has light-hearted adventures on the Asteroid Belt. Mike and his Venusian sidekick, Tham Thmith, investigate interplanetary malfeasance on The Diamond Asteroid. Also featuring a behind-the-scenes article about the creation of the strip by Jack Williamson. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover art by Howard Chaykin. Black Kiss Book Eight, script and inks by Howard Chaykin, pencils by Howard Chaykin and Ella Vine (graphic design); Pollack discovers that Kenton forced Grove to give their daughter Sophie up shortly before Kenton became a vampire; After becoming a vampire Kenton forms The Order of Bonniface and turns many of his followers into vampires, including Bevely Grove; This gives Grove the chance of revenge over the loss of her daughter and she switches Kenton's alarm clock so that he wakes during the day and dies in the sunlight. Adults only. 16 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

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Painted cover art by Dave McKean. "Going Down...", script by Neil Gaiman, art by Dave McKean; Carl Thorne kills Dr. Sylvian; Two of the Black Orchids escape and travel to Arkham to find out more information from Poison Ivy; Appearances by Batman, Lex Luthor, Joker, Two-Face, and Mad Hatter. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.50.

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With the Swamp Thing's aid, the Black Orchid penetrates to the heart of the Amazon basin rain forest to seek out her destiny and complete her quest before Lex Luthor's minions put an end to her once and for all. Written by Neil Gaiman, with full-color painted art and painted cover by Dave McKean. Prestige Format. Cover price $3.50.

Epic Edition - 1st printing. Collects Blood: A Tale (1987 Marvel) #1-4. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art and cover by Kent Williams. One of the most beautiful artistic achievements in comics is collected again! Telling the richly metaphorical tale of Blood, a young vampire, BLOOD: A TALE follows the endless cycle of life and death to find the seeds of redemption in a fever-dream of a dying king, love eternal, and a life of bloodlust. Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $15.95.

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Cover art by Frank Cirocco. Death Dreams of Dracula, script by Rickey Shanklin, art by Howard Bender. Dracula 2199, script by Rickey Shanklin, pencils by Damon Willis, inks by Nick Sigismondi; An underground group of scientists try to stop Dracula using highly refined metal made into knives and similar weapons. Count Dracula, script by Rickey Shanklin, pencils by Adam Hughes and Neil Vokes (breakdowns), inks by Mark Wheatley. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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1st printing. By Berke Breathed. A Bloom County book featuring Smell-O-Toons! Softcover, (Horizontal Format) 10-in. x 8 1/2-in., 86 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $7.95.

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Cover by Ernie Colon. Stories by Dave Manak. Art by Ernie Colon, Dave Manak (1-pager) and Al Milgrom. Comic book version of the classic cartoon series. It's election time, and everybody wants to be mayor -- even Bullwinkle and Boris Badenov! No matter which one wins the local election, politics are never going to be the same! "The Moose Who Would Be Mayor or Be-Caucus You're Mine!" (Part 1) and "Don't Rain on My Campaign or Takin' Debate" (Part 2) are by Dave Manak, Ernie Colon and Al Milgrom. Also in this issue: Dudley Do-Right of the Mounties in "A Nick in Time" by Dave Manak, Ernie Colon and Al Milgrom, and Mr. Know-It-All 1-pager "The Stand-In" by Dave Manak. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Auction Item: CGC 9.4 View scans Auction opens April 5 Paper: White Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s) Label #4063972002	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $4,595.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case Label #2067453004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $5,595.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #2055960003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.6 $1,000.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #4045977011 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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NOTE: 1st appearance of The Crow - Cover by Tim Vigil. Stories and art by James OBarr, Mark Bloodworth, Tim Vigil, Mark Winfrey, Tim Tyler, and Kyle Garrett. Anthology featuring Caliber artists and characters, as well as stand-alone stories. The first-ever appearance of OBarrs The Crow in Inertia, plus another OBarr story, IO; the sword-and-sorcery strip Cuda; a preview of Bloodworths NightStreets series. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

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"Ice Cap" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Battlestar flies to Hydro-base to ask the Captain (aka Steve Rogers) for help in rescuing John Walker at the Arctic Circle. The Captain, D-Man, and Battlestar journey to the Arctic to battle the Flag Smasher, however, they end up joining forces with him instead! Can the Flag Smasher and the Captain destroy the Ultimatum device? 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Ice Cap" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Battlestar flies to Hydro-base to ask the Captain (aka Steve Rogers) for help in rescuing John Walker at the Arctic Circle. The Captain, D-Man, and Battlestar journey to the Arctic to battle the Flag Smasher, however, they end up joining forces with him instead! Can the Flag Smasher and the Captain destroy the Ultimatum device? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Invasion: First Strike! After being made Commander-In-Chief of Earth's super-hero forces during the alien invasion, Captain Atom takes part in a mission to deliver a blow to the aliens' fleet in "War-Day". Script by Cary Bates, co-plot by Greg Weisman, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Invasion-related story threads involving Captain Atom continue in Superman #27, Wonder Woman #26 and Invasion #2. Broderick/Smith cover. Cover price $1.00.

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Invasion: Aftermath. Captain Atom must keep tabs on a frustrated, attention-starved and not to mention dangerous Major Force in "Slow Burn". Script by Cary Bates, co-plot by Greg Weisman, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob Smith. Invasion-related story thread continues in Invasion #3. Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, Mister Miracle cameos. Broderick/Smith cover. Cover price $1.00.

"Captain Power and Soldiers of the Future!" Written by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art and cover by Neal Adams. Can even Captain Power survive when Lord Dreads ultimate weapon, the metal-winged monster known as Soaron, attacks? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue ends on a cliffhanger that will leave you breathless. Cover price $2.00.

Join the Care Bears in their magical home, the incredible land of Care-A-Lot. Cover pencils by Howie Post, inks by Roberta Edelma. Cocoa Pebbles ad with the Flintstones. Meet The McMonsters Or Learning Fright From Wrong!, script by Angelo DeCesare, pencils by Howie Post, inks by Roberta Edelman; The Care Bears meet Ick & Eek McMonster, two children who run away from home because they don't want to follow their parents in scaring people. Jolly Rancher Stix ad with art by Don Martin. The Space Saver Or This Little Piggy Went to Martian, script by Angelo DeCesare, pencils by Howie Post, inks by Jacqueline Roettcher; The Care Bears encounter an alien who steals children's piggy bank money, in the belief that it will make him liked if he is rich. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Story by Martin Powell. Art and cover by Seppo Makinen. The creators of Scarlet in Gaslight pit Sherlock Holmes against H.G. Wells Invisible Man. Holmes is called in to investigate mysterious occurrences and an unseen force at work in London. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. Casper tries to help Henry, who was changed into a monster, find the witch who can transform him back. Wendy's aunts accidentally create something even worse than their usual witches' brew. Casper the Friendly Ghost; The Unhappy Monster; Spooky; The Wicked Witch; The Ghostly Trio; Wendy: Whats New in Brew?; Baby Huey: The Old Heap. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

regular edition: building in background on left is brown; May 1989 on cover Cover price $1.75.

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Cover art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds). Pogrom's Progress 4, script by Dave Sim, art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds); Jaka tells Cerebus she doesn't love him. Jakas Story 5. 28 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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reprinting Cerebus number four in its entirety Cover price $1.25.

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reprinting Cerebus number five in its entirety Cover price $1.25.

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Part 2 of 2, continued from last issue. A counterfeiting ring equipped with real U.S. Treasury printing plates could produce enough funny money to destroy the world economy...unless the Knights of Checkmate make sure the bucks stop here! Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by John Statema and Al Vey. Cover by Gil Kane. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

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1st printing. Story and art by Barry Blair. From the creator of Elflord comes a tale of adventure, magic, amd murder. Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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New wraparound cover by John Byrne. Reprint tales: Batman in "Wanted: Santa Claus - - Dead or Alive!" - Story by Denny O'Neil, art by Frank Miller (his first Batman work) & Steve Mitchell (reprinted from DC Special Series (1977) #21). Justice League of America in "The Man Who Murdered Santa Claus!" - Story by Len Wein, art by Dick Dillin & Dick Giordano (reprinted from Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #110). Teen Titans in "The TT's Swingin' Christmas Carol!" - Story by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy (reprinted from Teen Titans (1966 1st Series) #13). Legion of Super-Heroes in "Star Light, Star Bright...Farthest Star I See Tonight!" - Story by Paul Levitz, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez & Dick Giordano (reprinted from DC Special Series (1977) #21). Superman and Santa Claus in "'Twas the Fright Before Christmas!" - Co-plot & script by Len Wein, co-plot by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson (reprinted from DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) #67). Batman in "The Silent Night of the Batman" - Story by Mike Friedrich, art by Neal Adams & Dick Giordano (reprinted from Batman (1940) #219). 96-pages. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By Chuck Jones. Foreword by Stephen Spielberg. Winner of three Academy Awards and numerous other prizes for his animated films, Chuck Jones is the director of scores of Warner Bros. most famous cartoons and the creator of some of the WB's most memorable characters (Road Runner, Wile E. Cyote, Pepe Le Pew, and Marvin the Martian). Not just a history, Chuck Amuck captures the antic spirit that created such classic cartoons as Duck Dodgers in the 241/2 Century, One Foggy Evening, Duck Amuck, and What's Opera, Doc? with some of the wittiest insights into the art of comedy since Mark Twain. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Double Issue: Vol 19, Num 1 AND Vol 19, Num 2. This special double issue includes the following: previews of Sherlock and Me, They Live, Hellraiser III, and Lair of the White Worm; a career feature on Vincent Price; a retrospective of The Blob (plus a piece on the remake); an article about Elvira; reviews of Willow, Wings of Desire, The Seventh Sign, and Friday the 13th Part VII; an interview with David Cronenberg; and more. Vincent Price cover painting by Roger Stine. Cover price $9.95.

Kitchen Sink Edition - Signed and numbered by Will Eisner - 1st printing. Story and art by Will Eisner. With an unparalleled eye for stories and expressive illustration, Will Eisner, the master and pioneer of American comics art, presents one of his renowned celebrations of the Big Apple. City People Notebook contains character sketches and timeless snapshots of the eccentric denizens of the American city that perfectly capture Eisner's genius and powers of observation. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 84 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,500 copies. Cover price $25.00.

Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons discuss, examine, clarify and elucidate upon Watchmen. Other topics discussed by Moore: Miracleman, Dark Knight, Swamp Thing, V for Vendetta. Gibbons cover. Cover price $4.50.

Interviews with Jaime, Gilbert and Mario Hernandez of Love and Rockets. Gary Groth continues his feud with Harlan Ellison. A Jose Munoz sketchbook. Plus reviews, columns, letters, and news. Cover by Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez. Black and white. Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. Year of the Bat: The History of DC Comics: Fifty Years of Fantastic Imagination" (an issue of Comics: The Golden Age). Edited by Ron Goulart. This issue examines the early history of DC Comics. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Survival!" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Eyes in the Night" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Target - China!" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Fighting Cooks" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "A Desperate Battle" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Stolen...One Bomber!" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Frozen with Fear" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.