Comic books February 1990

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.

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Ricky The Doughnut Boy Cover price $2.00.

Featuring: Judge Anderson in "Four Dark Judges" by John Wagner, Alan Grant, Brett Ewins, Cliff Robinson & Robin Smith. Judge Anderson cover by Brett Ewins.

Written by Frank Doyle, George Gladir, and Kathleen Webb. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick, Stan Goldberg, and Rod Ollerenshaw. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick. The gang discuss how their parents are no good at choosing Christmas presents. Mr. Weatherbee catches Betty and Veronica talking on their cell phones during class and bans them from using the phones. Veronica switches her school paper assignment with Betty's assignment because she wants to interview Brian Blade. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with Archie. Veronica's Long Look Fashions page, art by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Betty & Veronica advice column. 36 pages, full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Designing Woman," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Seeing how despondent Betty is at not selling any of her macaroni sculptures, Veronica goes around and charms, bullies and blackmails the gang into buying them. "Second Chance," pencils by Stan Goldberg; In the far future, humanity is forced to live under the oceans due to catastrophic pollution. "The Gremlins Are Coming," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; After unintentionally insulting a gremlin, Betty's life becomes one mishap after another. "Have An Ice Day," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alex books Josie and the Pussycats to play a date in winter, in Alaska. "The Catered Bouquet," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Alex's lavish floral gifts to Josie are crushing Alan's confidence; So Melody of all people steps in with an answer. "Mr. Marvelous," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Lamenting not having a date for the dance, Ethel is confronted by a handsome youth who asks her. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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The Blackhawks discover the man who was responsible for the master plan that led to their 'deaths.' Written by Martin Pasko, with art by Rick Burchett. Cover by Burchett. New Format. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

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Barry Blair and Dave Cooper. Mature readers. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover art by Robin Smith. The Treasure of the Ford Sierra starring The Bogie Man, script by John Wagner and Alan Grant, art by Robin Smith; On the search of the Big Man, Clunie causes mayhem, while inept henchman Bob and Dougie steal the wrong lorry. Glossary of Glaswegian terms. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing.

By Robert Heide and John Gilman.

From the transcendent scenery to the Dime Novels that spawned a thousand-thousand legends, from the traveling shows that starred Buffalo Bill to the Silver Screen Hollywood films that starred Tom Mix and Roy Rogers, this is an in-depth look at the great American tradition - The Western - and its place in pop culture history.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Cover by Guy Davis and Vince Locke. Stories and art by Guy Davis, Vince Locke, Jim Calafiore, Rafael Nieves, Traci Mota, Scott Parrish, Grass Green, and Ted Stampyak. Anthology featuring Caliber artists and characters, as well as stand-alone stories. A superhero story, of sorts, illustrated by underground comix legend Grass Green; an early story by future Marvel and DC artist Calafiore; a preview of the Baker Street series. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

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"Acts of Vengeance" crossover with Red Skull, Magneto. "Magnetic Repulsion." Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. The Acts of Vengeance storyline brings together for the first time Magneto, a Holocaust survivor, and the Red Skull, the top terror operative of the Third Reich. Payback has been 45 years in the making...and the Master of Magnetism will not wait another day! Also in this issue, Captain America finishes off the Controller. Cameo appearances by Dr. Pym and the Sub-Mariner. Back up story: "The Way of the Snake" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bagley and Don Hudson. The Cobra triumphs over Mr. Hyde and with his new found confidence changes his name to...King Cobra! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. "Acts of Vengeance" crossover with Red Skull, Magneto. "Magnetic Repulsion." Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. The Acts of Vengeance storyline brings together for the first time Magneto, a Holocaust survivor, and the Red Skull, the top terror operative of the Third Reich. Payback has been 45 years in the making...and the Master of Magnetism will not wait another day! Also in this issue, Captain America finishes off the Controller. Cameo appearances by Dr. Pym and the Sub-Mariner. Back up story: "The Way of the Snake" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bagley and Don Hudson. The Cobra triumphs over Mr. Hyde and with his new found confidence changes his name to...King Cobra! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Acts of Vengeance Aftermath (Uncredited) - "Red Twilight" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. Crossbones and Machinesmith are looking for their boss, the Red Skull, and believe that Magneto had something to do with his disappearance. Since the two henchmen cannot find the Skull, Machinesmith decides to create a Magneto-like robot and send it to the Resistants' pro-mutant rally in Washington D.C. to hopefully attract the true Master of Magnetism. The ploy instead attracts the star-spangled avenger! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch and the Hellfire Club's Black Queen. Back up story: "A Clockwork Origin" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bagley and Don Hudson. The origin of Machinesmith is revealed. 32 pages. Notes: Acts of Vengeance Aftermath (Uncredited) - Magneto (a robot); Red Skull, Magneto, Crossbones, Machinesmith. Cover price $1.00.

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Red Tornado and Captain Atom are on Chester King and the Silver Shield's trail, with the Black Racer not too far behind, in "Haunted". Script by Cary Bates and Greg Weisman, pencils by Rafael Kayanan, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Justice League Europe cameo. Pat Broderick cover. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Ken Selig. Harvey Comics reprints classic adventures of the Friendly Ghost in digest size. When Casper and Nightmare meet a scientist who's studying the Man in the Moon, they offer to take him to meet the Man directly, in a three-part cosmic adventure. Wendy helps a college dean catch a train. Spooky goes to sea and joins the crew of a parrot sea captain. Casper and Wendy: The Strange Fortune Telling Cards!; Wolf Call; Spooky: TV or not TV; Nightmare: The Tortoise and the Mare; Spooky: Healing Haunt; Beyond the Solar System; The Crunchers; Paradise Found; Richie Rich: Reggies Gorilla; Little Lotta: That Girl Must be Stopped!; Little Lotta: Cross Country Dirty Work; Too Good to be True; The Professors Problem; The Wild Booo Yonder; Proof Positive; Wendy: The Invisimen; Wendy: I See the Invisimen. 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds). Mystery Achievement 1, script by Dave Sim, art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds); Jaka is imprisoned; Ada Talbot (nurse) appears, but not Cerebus; Jaka's Story 18. 28 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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Reprints Cerebus #26. Cover by Dave Sim. High Society, script and art by Dave Sim; Returning to the city after his latest adventure, Cerebus is in a foul mood and spoiling for a fight; However, it turns out that, much to his puzzlement, he is now rich and revered. And nobody wants to fight! 36 pgs., B&W. $1.70. Cover price $1.70.

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Reprints Cerebus #27 plus new features. Cover price $1.70.

Part 3 of the 5-part 'Knight Wars': Who is killing the greatest scientific minds of Europe and America? Only Peacemaker stands a chance of finding out as Checkmate deals with internal problems concerning the freelance assassin known as Bishop. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Steve Erwin and Al Vey. Cover by Erwin. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by John Bolton. Classic comics from the finest talents the world over. This elegant sixty four page, perfect-bound anthology contains such exciting features as Rork by Andreas, The Adventures of Fred and Bob by Cailleteau and Vatine, Adele & the Beast by Jacques Tardi, The Lone Sloane by Phillipe Druillet, and Fever in Urbicand by Peeters and Schuiten! 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.50.

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Gahan Wilson, noted Playboy cartoonist with a taste for the macabre, adapts several horror-themed poems by pioneering literary figure Edgar Allan Poe. These include The Raven, Annabel Lee, Lines on Ale, Eldorado, The City in the Sea, Sleeper, Alone, The Haunted Palace, and The Conqueror Worm. Later reprinted as part of Papercutz hardcover Classics Illustrated series. 52 pages. Cover price $3.75. Cover price $3.75.

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Rick Geary, former National Lampoon and Heavy Metal artist with a flair for things Victorian, adapts Charles Dickens rags-to-riches epic Great Expectations, long considered one of the greatest novels of all time. First Comics Classics Illustrated was noted for its faithful adaptations of literary works by top-notch artists. Later reprinted as part of Papercutz hardcover Classics Illustrated series. 52 pages. Cover price $3.75. Cover price $3.75.

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Kyle Baker (Plastic Man, Cowboy Wally Show, Why I Hate Saturn), adapts the absurd adventures of Alice in Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking Glass. First Comics Classics Illustrated was noted for its faithful adaptations of literary works by top-notch artists. Later reprinted as part of Papercutz hardcover Classics Illustrated series. 52 pages. Cover price $3.75. Cover price $3.75.

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Bill Sienkiewicz, mind-bending artist of New Mutants and Elektra Assassin, brings his spooky approach to one of the greatest novels of all time, Herman Melvilles MobyDick. First Comics Classics Illustrated was noted for its faithful adaptations of literary works by top-notch artists. 52 pages. Cover price $3.75. Cover price $3.75.

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"The Uncontrollable X-Force!" Written by Terry Austin. Art by Mike Vosberg. Cloak and Dagger in pitch battle with the X-Men?! But are these the real Children of the Atom? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

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Reprints political cartoons, Joe Bob Briggs and Ian Shoales columns, and comic strips: Calvin & Hobbes, The Far Side, Outland, Doonesbury, and Life In Hell (Matt Groening) Cover price $2.50.

February 2, 1990. Steve Gerber announces She-Hulk plans; Capital City 1989 Awards; Moebius' Airtight Garage to be first U.S.-Soviet animated feature; Eternity to publish Hellrazor graphic novel; Joe Simon writes about Golden Age comic book legends. Cover price $2.25.

Interview with Steve Rude; interview with Batman art collector Todd Reis includes commissioned art by Mike Nasser, Rick Hoberg, Terry Austin, Brent Anderson, Joe Staton, Don Newton, Marshall Rogers, Bernie Wrightson, Jack Kirby, John Byrne, Bill Sienkiewicz, George Perez, Jerry Ordway, Howard Chaykin, Murphy Anderson, Mike Zeck, Curt Swan, Jim Aparo, Mike Grell, Joe Kubert, Dick Giordano, Bob Kane, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and more. Rude cover. Cover price $3.95.

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Jack Kirby - an interview with comics' most prodigious imagination; Classics Illustrated examination; interview with Joe Simon; Harvey Pekar vs. Leon Hunt, R. Fiore et al; racism, misogyny and gore - the world of Aircel Comics. Cover price $3.95.

Newspaper comic strip reprints: Calvin and Hobbes, Batman by Marshall Rogers, Modesty Blaise, The Phantom, Outland, Flash Gordon, Steve Canyon, Hagar the Horrible, Bloom County. Calvin and Hobbes cover. Cover price $4.95.