Comic books November 1989

Limited Edition: Signed & Numbered - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Forbidden Cave!" Story and art by Sam Glanzman. Introduction by Stephen Bissette. In a time before recorded history. A time when great beasts staked the earth and mankind was at the dawn of its birth. Only one man dares to brave the dangers and mysteries of the Forbidden Cave. That man is Attu! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W. Cover price $24.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Unthreatened by the Morning Light!" By Karl Edward Wagner. Author's Choice Monthly was a series of 29 short story collections. These hardcovers have a limited print run and are each is signed by the author. Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, Text Only. NOTE: Limited to 350 copies.

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Direct Edition. "To Find Olympia!" Guest-starring Sersi. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. With the intent of reviving Gilgamesh, the Avengers travel to the mountains of Greece in search of the Eternals' homeland! But shockingly Olympia is gone! Apparently, carved right out of the Earth! Wow, where did the city of grandeur go? Nowhere on Earth, but yet somewhere very near Earth! The Negative Zone! Without hesitation the Avengers zoom into the Negative Zone via their quinjet and quickly locate Olympia! However, the ancient city appears deserted and decimated! Who or what has almost destroyed the Eternals' home? Could it have been a bomb-burst? Or perhaps more specifically…a living bomb-burst? Look out! Cameo appearances by the Great Lakes Avengers, Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and Blastaar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Gilgamesh, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: Blastaar previously appeared in Fantastic Four 318. The Avengers series is bi-monthly for the next four issues.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "To Find Olympia!" Guest-starring Sersi. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. With the intent of reviving Gilgamesh, the Avengers travel to the mountains of Greece in search of the Eternals' homeland! But shockingly Olympia is gone! Apparently, carved right out of the Earth! Wow, where did the city of grandeur go? Nowhere on Earth, but yet somewhere very near Earth! The Negative Zone! Without hesitation the Avengers zoom into the Negative Zone via their quinjet and quickly locate Olympia! However, the ancient city appears deserted and decimated! Who or what has almost destroyed the Eternals' home? Could it have been a bomb-burst? Or perhaps more specifically…a living bomb-burst? Look out! Cameo appearances by the Great Lakes Avengers, Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and Blastaar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Gilgamesh, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: Blastaar previously appeared in Fantastic Four 318. The Avengers series is bi-monthly for the next four issues.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Death in Olympia!" Guest-starring Sersi, the Eternals, and the Warriors Three. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. One of the Negative Zone's resident bad guys has taken over Olympia! And now after dispatching the Eternals, Blastaar ambushes the Avengers! With his powerful blasts, the Living Bomb-Burst quickly thins the heroes' ranks! Leaving the god of thunder to battle Blastaar alone! But Asgardian-style help is on the way from Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg! If the Mighty Thor can keep Blastaar at bay for a few more minutes, the Warriors Three along with the Avenging Son may be able to box in the Living Bomb-Burst…and restore Olympia to its former glory! Cameo appearances by Odin and Loki. Flashback cameo by Annihilus. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Gilgamesh, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: Blastaar appears next in Incredible Hulk Annual 18. The Avengers previously battled Blastaar in Marvel Two-in-One 75. This issue contains a full-page ad for the upcoming Acts of Vengeance storyline.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "Death in Olympia!" Guest-starring Sersi, the Eternals, and the Warriors Three. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. One of the Negative Zone's resident bad guys has taken over Olympia! And now after dispatching the Eternals, Blastaar ambushes the Avengers! With his powerful blasts, the Living Bomb-Burst quickly thins the heroes' ranks! Leaving the god of thunder to battle Blastaar alone! But Asgardian-style help is on the way from Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg! If the Mighty Thor can keep Blastaar at bay for a few more minutes, the Warriors Three along with the Avenging Son may be able to box in the Living Bomb-Burst…and restore Olympia to its former glory! Cameo appearances by Odin and Loki. Flashback cameo by Annihilus. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Gilgamesh, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: Blastaar appears next in Incredible Hulk Annual 18. The Avengers previously battled Blastaar in Marvel Two-in-One 75. This issue contains a full-page ad for the upcoming Acts of Vengeance storyline.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "To Find Olympia!" Guest-starring Sersi. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. With the intent of reviving Gilgamesh, the Avengers travel to the mountains of Greece in search of the Eternals homeland! But shockingly Olympia is gone! Apparently carved right out of the Earth! Wow, were did the city of grandeur go? Nowhere on Earth, but yet somewhere very near Earth! The Negative Zone! Without hesitation the Avengers zoom into the Negative Zone via their quinjet and quickly locate Olympia! However, the ancient city appears deserted and decimated! Who or what has almost destroyed the Eternals home? Could it have been a bomb-burst? Or perhaps more specifically…a living bomb-burst? Look out! Cameo appearances by the Great Lakes Avengers, Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and Blastaar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Gilgamesh, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: Blastaar previously appeared in Fantastic Four 318. The Avengers series is bi-monthly for the next four issues.) Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Death in Olympia!" Guest-starring Sersi, the Eternals, and the Warriors Three. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. One of the Negative Zone's resident bad guys has taken over Olympia! And now after dispatching the Eternals, Blastaar ambushes the Avengers! With his powerful blasts, the Living Bomb-Burst quickly thins the heroes' ranks! Leaving the god of thunder to battle Blastaar alone! But Asgardian-style help is on the way from Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg! If the Mighty Thor can keep Blastaar at bay for a few more minutes, the Warriors Three along with the Avenging Son may be able to box in the Living Bomb-Burst…and restore Olympia to its former glory! Cameo appearances by Odin and Loki. Flashback cameo by Annihilus. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Gilgamesh, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: Blastaar appears next in Incredible Hulk Annual 18. The Avengers previously battled Blastaar in Marvel Two-in-One 75. This issue contains a full-page ad for the upcoming Acts of Vengeance storyline.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"A Show of Hands" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Don Heck. Cover by Steve Geiger. A mysterious villain has put up a bounty for one of Hawkeye's arms! Trick Shot helps Clint escape from the Death Throws, but then Hawkeye slips away into the sewer system and encounters Razor Fist! Second story: "Waste Not, Want Not" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Gavin Curtis. Inks by Steve Buccellato. The origin of Firebird (aka Bonita Juarez) is revealed. (Note: The Avengers Spotlight series goes bi-monthly for the next 3 issues.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Return of the Hero" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. A distraught Ann Raymond travels to California seeking assistance from the Avengers. She thinks that her husband, the former superhero known as Toro, might still be alive! Toro was the WWII-era partner of the original Human Torch; and the revelations during the Vision Quest saga have raised doubts about Toro's and the original torch's fate. Intrigued by the mystery, the west coast team travels to an old cemetery! And when Wanda casts a hex over the torch's possible grave...the original Human Torch is reborn! Wow! And for the second time, the silver age Vision meets the golden age Human Torch! [See Giant-Size Avengers #3 for their first meeting.] Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Tigra, Iron Man, Master Pandemonium, Immortus, and the Sub-Mariner. Flashback cameos by the Mad Thinker and Toro (aka Tom Raymond) to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) #14. Avengers Lineup: Hank Pym, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: The original Human Torch previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) Annual #4. Avengers Forever (1998) #8 provides the definitive history behind the torch's reawakening. The Avengers West Coast title is published bi-monthly for the next four issues.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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"I Sing of Arms and Heroes..." Part 1 of 2. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The ranks of the West Coast Avengers are growing as Iron Man and the original Human Torch join the team! The golden age torch receives a warm reception, but Shell-Head gets a cold one. Meanwhile across the compound, Agatha Harkness pays a visit to the Vision and the Scarlet Witch to talk to them about their children. The aging witch from Whisper Hill says that Tommy and Billy disappear when Wanda stops thinking about them. Whoa, is this true? However before Wanda can respond, Master Pandemonium suddenly attacks! The Avengers swiftly leap into action against his demon horde! But during the mêlée, Master Pandemonium kidnaps the twins! Where on Earth or elsewhere has he taken them? Cameo appearances by Ann Raymond and Immortus. (Note: Agatha Harkness previously appeared in issue #5 of the second Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) limited series.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Return of the Hero!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Mike Machlan. Ann Raymond has come to the West Coast Avengers to ask for help in finding out what happened to her husband Thomas Raymond, the World War II hero known as Toro and partner to the Golden Age Human Torch. The mystery leads the team to a grave site where they witness the triumphant return of one of Marvel's oldest legends. Plus, learn insight to the origin of Frankie Raye, the girl who would become Nova, Herald of Galactus. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "I Sing of Arms and Heroes..." Guest-starring the Golden Age Human Torch. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Mike Machlan. Iron Man is back and the Avengers aren't sure whether they're happy about it or not. Plus, Agatha Harkness has arrived to inform Scarlet Witch about a startling revelation about her children. 32 pages. NOTE: The events in this issue begin a series of events that will eventually lead to the Avengers Disassembled storyline in Avengers (1997 3rd Series) #500-503. Cover price $0.75.

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Written by Peter Milligan with art by Bret Ewins. Cover price $1.50.

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When the Badger and Mavis return from Bolivia, they are surprised to discover that Ham has a girl friend. But not is all what it seems in "Behind the Black Door – Part 1." Script by Roger Salick and art by Tim Vigil & Denis Rodier. Issue also has "Perversity," a Badger text story by Mike Baron. Cover price $1.95.

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Daisy investigates further into the Badger's past and finds out some terrible events and Mavis is kidnapped and held hostage by Larry, the Badger's stepfather in "Skin I'm In." Script by Mike Baron and art by Spyder, Jay Geldhof, Joe Staton, Bob Smith, Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Eric Shanower, Paul Fricke, Jill Thompson, Flint Henry, Jeff Butler & Mark Nelson. Cover price $1.95.

Honour Among Punks, Act IV: The Gangs Afoot. Cover by Mark Bloodworth. Story by Gary Reed and Guy Davis. Art by Guy Davis. In an alternate London where World War II never happened, Victorian punk rockers must track down a killer known as the Ripper. Lady Gothic makes a startling revelation. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

Vol. 1, Issue 11. Nov.-Dec., 1989. Profusely illustrated with color and black & white photos. 8 1/2" x 11". 50 pages. Cover price $4.95.

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Direct Edition. Cover by George Perez. "A Lonely Place of Dying Chapter Three: Parallel Lines!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; As the Dark Knight and Two-Face face off, Dick Grayson and Tim Drake discuss the future of Batman and Robin; Tim Drake reveals how he deduced Batman was Bruce Wayne. Continued in The New Titans (1988-1996) #61. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Newsstand Edition. Cover by George Perez. "A Lonely Place of Dying Chapter Three: Parallel Lines!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; As the Dark Knight and Two-Face face off, Dick Grayson and Tim Drake discuss the future of Batman and Robin; Tim Drake reveals how he deduced Batman was Bruce Wayne. Continued in The New Titans (1988-1996) #61. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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Eclipse Edition - 1st printing. An autobiography by Bob Kane (creator of Batman) with Tom Andrae. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 156 pages, PC/B&W.

Eclipse Limited Edition Slipcase Edition - 1st printing. Signed by Bob Kane. An autobiography by Bob Kane (creator of Batman) with Tom Andrae. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 156 pages, PC/B&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies.

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The tale begins on a treacherous mountain climb to track a killer. It ends with the birth of the LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT. On his quest to apprehend the killer, Bruce Wayne meets a tribal shaman who has a lasting impact on his life, influencing him, upon his return to Gotham City, to take up the cowl of Batman. Then, strange, ritualistic murders start occurring, and a mysterious bat-like person is seen. "Shaman" is a 5-part story that examines the early days of Batman...and leads off the first new regular Batman title in years. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Ed Hannigan and John Beatty. Inner cover painting by George Pratt. Deluxe format. NOTE: Outer cover has four different color variations and are not listed individually within our system. Cover price $1.50.

The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

Featuring: Strontium Dog in "The Slavers of Drule" by Alan Grant & Carlos Ezquerra; Judge Dredd by John Wagner & Brian Bolland. Strontium Dog cover by Carlos Ezquerra.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Dark Horse Presents (1986-2000) #1-20.

Cover by Paul Chadwick. Foreword by Mike Richardson.

An omnibus of the finest stories from the first two years of Dark Horse Presents, this 128-page collection features work by Paul Chadwick, Rick Geary, Michael T. Gilbert, Mark A. Nelson, Geof Darrow, and a host of other top creators! Plus, a painted Concrete cover by Paul Chadwick. For giving or for getting, this collection is the perfect gift for every Dark Horse fan!

Includes: The Gray Embrace starring Concrete, script and art by Paul Chadwick. Cortege featuring Hellwalk, Inc., script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Mark Badger. The Sack Murder of 1954, script and art by Rick Geary. Fossil or Perilous Archaeology, art by Tony Salmons. Paleolove, script and art by Gary Davis. Forgotten, script by Ross Evan West, art by Carel Moiseiwitsch. Quality Time starring Concrete, script and pencils by Paul Chadwick, inks by Paul Chadwick and Jed Hotchkiss. His World starring Mr. Monster, script and art by Michael T. Gilbert. The Visit, script and art by Doug Potter. Sead, script and art by Geoff Darrow.

Softcover, 132 pages, B&W.

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Written by Frank Doyle, Mike Pellowski, Art by Dan DeCarlo, Jim DeCarlo, Allison Flood, Rudy Lapick. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Veronica videotapes her father and Smithers trying out the girls' workout tape, so Mr. Lodge recruits Archie and Jughead to get the tape back before anyone else sees it. Veronica gets annoyed when the others start spouting superstitious rhymes about finding money and receiving good fortune. Veronica suggests that Betty coach the Riverdale Pee Wee baseball team so that she won't have time for Archie, but Betty gets Archie and Jughead to help out as umpires. When Mr. Weatherbee suggests that Betty and Veronica make the school newspaper more interesting they start writing sensational headlines, which he likes until one makes him look silly. Veronica's Super Shapes fashion page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Betty & Veronica advice column. 36 pages, full color. $0.95. Cover price $1.00.

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Canadian Price Variant. $1.15 cover price. Written by Frank Doyle, Mike Pellowski, Art by Dan DeCarlo, Jim DeCarlo, Allison Flood, Rudy Lapick. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Veronica videotapes her father and Smithers trying out the girls' workout tape, so Mr. Lodge recruits Archie and Jughead to get the tape back before anyone else sees it. Veronica gets annoyed when the others start spouting superstitious rhymes about finding money and receiving good fortune. Veronica suggests that Betty coach the Riverdale Pee Wee baseball team so that she won't have time for Archie, but Betty gets Archie and Jughead to help out as umpires. When Mr. Weatherbee suggests that Betty and Veronica make the school newspaper more interesting they start writing sensational headlines, which he likes until one makes him look silly. Veronica's Super Shapes fashion page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Betty & Veronica advice column. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.15.

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Canadian Edition. $1.65 cover price. Softcover digest, 4 7/8" x 6 5/8", 128 pages, full color. Cover price $1.65.

By Howard Chaykin. Collects issues #9-12 of Black Kiss (1988). B&W with color cover. Cover price $3.75.

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Project: Assimilation comes to fruition as the comatose Blackhawks are subjected to the most sinister form of Nazi brainwashing the world has ever seen. Written by Martin Pasko, with art by Grant Miehm and Rick Burchett. Cover by Burchett. New Format. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover art by Dave Dorman and Lurene Haines. Count Dracula, script by Rickey Shanklin, art by Mike McCarthy; an adult Dracula story. Dracula 2199, script by Rickey Shanklin, art by Damon Willis. Berni Wrightson's The Lost Frankenstein Pages, script by Rickey Shanklin, art by Berni Wrightson; presented for the first time, illustrations that were not used in the Marvel Comics edition including rarely seen Frankenstein and Frankenstein-related drawings by Wrightson. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.