Comic books September 1995

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Written by JAN STRNAD. Art by BILL HUGHES & KEITH WILLIAMS. Cover by KILIAN PLUNKETT. Some believe heroism is a result of genetics; others, that it is a result of teaching. But for Artoo, it's the result of a computer virus! Following their fateful encounter with Boonda the Hutt, Threepio and Artoo are acquired by an Ithorian on Nar Shaddaa. When the Ithorian's herd ship is attacked by alien kidnappers, Artoo is compelled to protect an apparently helpless human. Artoo's selfless act is soon revealed to exceed standard droid programming when Threepio discovers that his small friend has been overtaken by the Caretaker Virus! Cover price $2.50.

New Edition - 1st printing. Based on the story by George Lucas. Adapted by Donald F. Glut. It has been a few months since the destruction of the Death Star. Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance are in hiding on the remote ice world of Hoth. However, the Imperial Empire led by Darth Vader, soon locates them and the Rebels are scattered in all directions with dark forces in hot pursuit. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is considered by many to be the darkest and best chapter in the Star Wars Saga. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 216 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

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This issue: Tim & Greg Hildebrandt Are Back; Rebel Assault II; Shadows of the Empire sneak peek & news; Interviews - Ralph McQuarrie, ILM's Dennis Muren, Dark Horse's Mike Richardson; All-New Boba Fett Comic - Part 1; Book Preview - The Essential Guide to Characters; Fox's Video Blitz; Prequel News; New Products; Trivia Contest. Cover by Tim & Greg Hildebrandt. May come bagged or unbagged and with or without the extras. Cover price $4.95.

Signed by Tim and Greg Hildebrandt. This issue: Tim & Greg Hildebrandt Are Back; Rebel Assault II; Shadows of the Empire sneak peek & news; Interviews - Ralph McQuarrie, ILM's Dennis Muren, Dark Horse's Mike Richardson; All-New Boba Fett Comic - Part 1; Book Preview - The Essential Guide to Characters; Fox's Video Blitz; Prequel News; New Products; Trivia Contest. Cover by Tim & Greg Hildebrandt. May come bagged or unbagged and with or without the extras. Cover price $4.95.

Deluxe Collectors' Edition. This issue: Tim & Greg Hildebrandt Are Back; Rebel Assault II; Shadows of the Empire sneak peek & news; Interviews - Ralph McQuarrie, ILM's Dennis Muren, Dark Horse's Mike Richardson; All-New Boba Fett Comic - Part 1; Book Preview - The Essential Guide to Characters; Fox's Video Blitz; Prequel News; New Products; Trivia Contest. Cover by Tim & Greg Hildebrandt. May come bagged or unbagged and with or without the extras. Cover price $4.95.

New Edition - 1st printing. Based on the story by George Lucas. Adapted by James Khan. The Rebel Alliance faces off against the evil Empire with the fate of the universe hanging in the balance. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 230 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

New Edition - 2nd and later printings. Based on the story by George Lucas. Adapted by James Khan. The Rebel Alliance faces off against the evil Empire with the fate of the universe hanging in the balance. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 230 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

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Written by Louise Simonson. Art by June Brigman and Roy Richardson. Cover by June Brigman and Roy Richardson. Leia has uncovered Ranulf as an Imperial spy! She and her covert Rebel team are holding him prisoner and preparing his execution, but when the Empire has the Rebel Mora in its merciless grasp, it's Ranulf who volunteers to rush to her rescue! Is it a plot to regain his freedom, or can an Imperial officer repeal the indoctrination of the Empire? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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Writer: Kevin J. Anderson Cover Artist: Hugh Fleming Penciller: Dario Carrasco, Jr. Inker: Jordi Ensign, Mark G. Heike, Bill Black, David Jacob Beckett Letterer: Willie Schubert Colorist: Pamela Rambo Genre: Science-Fiction, Star Wars Ulic Qel-Droma spent years learning to control the Force. He wanted to be on the side of the good, a member of the Jedi elite. But it is not the Force one must control to become a Jedi; rather, one must learn to control oneself. Ulic Qel-Droma has tasted power, and now he cannot fight the dark hunger inside him . . . Cover price $2.50.

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The Rebel Opposition: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Mike Baron. Art by Allen Nunis and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Dave Dorman. Tycho Celchu has infiltrated the Imperial Forces. Now he can communicate vital strategic information that will give the Rebellion an upper hand! But when he's pressed to lead a raid on his old Rogue Squadron teammates, he must choose between saving his comrades and serving the cause. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Original cover price: $4.95. Starburst is Britain's "premier magazine of sci-fi entertainment." Issue #205 includes: Behind the scenes of Waterworld, including a talk with Dennis Hopper; Spock's 'son' Adam Nimoy on his own work on Star Trek; Blake's 7 cast are reunited after seventeen years; Babylon 5 - an insight from director Janet Greek and actor Jeff Conaway; David Prowse (Darth Vader) recalls Star Wars. Kevin Costner Waterworld cover. Cover price $4.95.

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Science fiction entertainment. Special #28 (Star Trek Special) includes: Celebrating Thirty Years of Star Trek - Where no one has gone before! Plus: X-Files season three finale - exciting or exhausted? Also: Babylon 5 - Brit actor Jason Carter's insight into the series. Cover price $7.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects Starchild (1993) #1-12. Story and art by James A. Owen. Introduction by Paul Chadwick. Hardcover, B&W. Cover price $35.00.

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2nd and later printings. Collects Starchild (1993) #1-12. Story and art by James A. Owen. Introduction by Paul Chadwick. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $20.00.

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Waterworld - making SF's extremely wet epic adventure; Batman Forever's Jim Carrey - the Riddler unmasked & uninhibited; Virtuosity - VR killer on the loose; Stan Winston - creature king; Indian in the Cupboard - fantasy tales; Species - alien instincts; Denise Crosby - life after Star Trek. Kevin Costner in Waterworld cover. Cover price $4.99.

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Cover art by Tony Harris. 13 Years Ago: Five Friends starring Starman and Shade, script by James Robinson, art by Matt Smith; A tale of times past with the JSA: Flash, Green Lantern, Hourman, and Dr. Mid-Nite. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Armed with the blood-drenched amulet, Torin and Tamra encounter the Lost Colony and the deadly Valkyrie of Aesgaard. They've finally got what they need to save Earth -- so now the trick is to get home intact and in time to use it! Written, drawn and cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $2.50.

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To save his cause, Torin must commit the most heinous act in history and truly earn the title of "Starslayer." Can he do it? Should he do it? You'll discover the horrible truth in this Seventh Chapter of the revised Starslayer saga. rewritten by Mike Grell with all-new color by Rob Prior. Cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $2.50.

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Holocaust guest-stars! Static is forced into battle against the volcanic rage and incendiary power of Dakota's most volatile villain. Written by Ivan Velez, Jr., with art by Wilfred and John Stanisci. Cover by Kent Williams. Fracote Format. Cover price $0.99.

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Steel and his new ally, Chindi, are threatened by Hazard and his team of super-powered youths. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Phil Gosier, Rich Faber, Rob Leigh and Mike Sellers. Cover by Gosier and Dennis Janke. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

After a two-year hiatus, Dennis Worden resurrects his philosophical alter ego, Stickboy, as well as the id-figure Blockhead. Blockhead starts the story as a bitter homeless person begging for change, and goes downhill from there. Also includes cut-up style selections from 1995-era newspaper stories, and a Win a Date with Dennis contest. Final issue of the series. Story, art and covers by Worden. Mature readers. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Story by Jeff Mariotte. Art by Ron Lim and Robert Jones. Introducing the New StormWatch. From the ashes of the old team a new team of recruits from around the world is born. But are these rookies ready for challenges lying ahead of them? Includes a pin-up by Jeff Rebner and Pam Eklund. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Flint and Swift. Cover price $2.50.

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Story by Mark Sherman and Michael Cohen. Art by Michael Cohen, Steve Harold, Jeff Matheson, Joe Zabel, and Trina Robbins. Cover by Michael Cohen. Sophie, curator of a futuristic museum, is caught up in an adventure involving science, magic, mathematics and comic books. Pirate Pegs trial ends with the heroes in a desperate chase, pursued by the Red Patrol. Back cover features a Pirate Peg paper doll by Trina Robbins. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Issue 16 - Fall, 1995. Magazine containing articles about unexplained phenomena. Softcover, 8" x 11", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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Katchoo and Francine learn about Davids connection to Darcy. This issue contains the first passage in prose, a long-running stylistic feature of the series. Part 7 of I Dream of You. Story and art by Terry Moore. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Photo cover. Rebirth, script and art by Derreck Wayne Jackson; Flashboack issue that tells the story of how Rudi left Courtney because she was cheating on him; Also tells how his father was killed by Calvarone; When he wakes up, Vintage Cross has him in chains. 36 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $2.00.

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1st printing (2nd printing are so noted on the inside front cover). Otherwise 1st and 2nd printing cover are exactly the same. Cover price $2.95.

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"T-K-O!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Valor (Mon-El). Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. It's Round 2 for Superboy and Valor, but the red-headed amazon known as knockout wants to play too. But when Valor collapses from an unknown ailment can Superboy find a way to save him before it's too late. And what does the Negative Zone have to do with it. Cover price $1.95.

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The Year One Annuals continue, exploring pivotal events and untold stories of the DC Universe's greatest heroes. Superboy learns from whom he was cloned, and the knowledge may have disastrous long-term effects on his life. Written by Karl Kesel and Barbara Kesel, with art by David Brewer, Ande Parks, Wayne Faucher, Ken Branch and Pam Eklund. Cover by Brewer and Karl Kesel. Miraweb Format. Cover price $3.95.

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"Revenge of Apokolips!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Joe Rubinstein. When a Para-Demon from Apokolips arrives in Metropolis, Superman is shocked to learn it's not here to fight. Instead, the former servant of Darkseid has come seeking the Man of Steel's help. Superman faces off with the Lord of Apokolips, plus the return of the Cyborg-Superman. Cover price $1.95.

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Aquaman battles Superman when the Man of Steel must deal with an offshore threat on the former site of Coast City. Written by Louise Simonson, with art and cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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Written by Dan Jurgens. Art and cover by Dan Jurgens and Kevin Nowlan. Away from the nurturing yellow sun, his powers fading fast, Superman struggles to stay alive amongst the Alien-infested ruins of Argo. But the real threat isn't the Alien queen that's stalking him; it's the chestburster planted inside him! Can he beat the bug inside his chest, or is he doomed to die on a distant planet? FC. Cover price $4.95.

Titan Books Edition - 1st printing. Collects Superman/Doomsday: Hunter/Prey (1994) #1-3. Written by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. SUPERMAN/DOOMSDAY: HUNTER/PREY presents the remarkable rematch between Superman and the alien juggernaut that killed him, Doomsday. When the recently resurrected Superman, who for the first time in his life knows fear, begins having nightmares about Doomsday, the Man of Steel sets off into space to find the alien's body. But journeying to the war-ravaged planet of Apokolips, Superman not only learns that the monster is still alive but that Doomsday is a near-immortal life form created by a Kryptonian geneticist. Knowing that he cannot win, the Man of Steel shows his true heroism as he heads into a battle that will most likely end in his own death. Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

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'River Run' concludes as Swamp Thing meets the Parliament of Waves and learns the true identity of Anna. Written by Mark Millar, with art by Phil Hester and Kim DeMulder. Painted cover by John Totleben. Suggested for Mature Readers. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

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1992-99 RC/Gemstone reprint series. This series can easily be confused with the original series (10c cover priced), the 1990-91 Gladstone reprint series, or 1991-92 Russ Cochran reprint series. Cover by Jack Davis. "Grounds... For Horror!", script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; A young boy's bullying butcher step-father locks him in the closet as punishment for various actions. "A Rottin' Trick!", script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Joe Orlando; A man uses a girl then dumps her and makes the mistake of seeking the help of a boat pilot to leave the country who used to love her before she killed herself. "Board to Death!", script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Jack Kamen. "A Sucker for a Spider!", script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Graham Ingels; An embezzling banker who keeps spiders for a hobby is blackmailed by his chief teller who is aware of the embezzlement. 36 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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"Wonder Years" Book 2 of 2. Script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Painted art by Igor Kordey. Painted cover (front & back) by Igor Kordey. Force Works and the Avengers hold a memorial service for Simon in Los Angeles. And graciously the super teams send two guest tickets to the L.A. chapter of the Wonder Man fan club! Cindy Knutz is excited to attend because she thinks Wonder Man is going to return in the flesh! However her friend Bernie is reluctant to go, because she's still depressed over Simon's death. When Cindy arrives at the service, she is awestruck to be in the presence of super-heroes like Thor, Iron Man, and Captain America! But when Bernie doesn't show, Cindy worries that she is in danger! Wisely, Cindy leaves the service, rushes to Bernie's apartment, and takes her friend to the hospital! Later that evening Cindy returns to Simon's gravesite and makes her peace with the man of wonder! An uplifting story! Appearances by Ginger Beach, Elaine Bosco, the Beast, Black Widow, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Hercules, Spider-Woman, U.S. Agent, and Nick Fury. (Notes: This story briefly crosses over with Force Works (1994) #10. Wonder Man finally returns in Avengers (3rd series) #2. Cindy Knutz meets her hero in the Avengers Two Wonder Man and the Beast (2000) limited series. This issue includes an acetate outer cover (with the Marvel Select logo) over the painted cover. The inside front cover and inside back cover are Wonder Fan newsletters. There are not any advertisements inside.) 36 pages. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. By Anne Rice. Rices new novel continues the epic occult saga that began with The Witching Hour and Lasher. Taltos takes readers back through the centuries to a civilization part human and part of wholly mysterious origins, at odds with mortality and immortality, justice and guilt. Softcover, 528 pages, Text Only.

Measures 8 1/4" X 11 3/4". Includes the usual Martin and Hewlett Tank Girl, a Blondie (the band, not the comic strip) one-pager by Jonathan Edwards, Milk and Cheese by Evan Dorkin, Part 3 of Fireball by Ian Carney and Roger Langridge, the 2nd part of Peter Milligan's and Jamie Hewlett's Tank Girl story, and another Tank Girl story by Martin, Hewlett, and Philip Bond. Features Do you have what it takes to be Joanna Lumley and the cornucopia of other thought provoking articles expected in a magazine of this caliber. Cover price $1.95.

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Story, art and cover by Jeff Amano. Jeff Amanos Taoland presents a martial arts tale from an era of Chinese history when anthropomorphic animals passed on their fighting skills to the humans of the coming age. YingPeng and his oddball friends fight back against the evil Dragon Master Yaw-Kuai and his Dragon Claw Clan. Intended as a three-issue miniseries, but its popularity led to a longer run. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.25.

The Turtles return in a full-color series. The Rescue. The Turtles and their allies invade the DARPA base to rescue Raphael. Story and art by Jim Lawson. 32 pages. Cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Cover price $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

The Turtles return in a full-color series. The Escape. As the Turtles and their allies escape the DARPA base, a Triceraton starship approaches the planet. Story and art by Jim Lawson. 32 pages. Cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Cover price $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Cover by Brian Thomas. How the Turtles Got Their Weapons Part 1, script by Steve Sullivan, art by Brian Thomas; Splinter relates a tale of years ago; thugs go to Lynda's studio and tell her to move out; Lynda, a martial artist, kicked their butts; The thugs returned to their warehouse hideout, where a shadowy man provided them with robotic exoskeletons; they battle Lynda, and the TMNT and Splinter come to the rescue. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.