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Comic books December 1997

  • Issue #1-1ST
    20 Years of Heavy Metal HC (1997 Heavy Metal) Limited Edition 1-1ST

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    Limited Edition - 1st printing. By Various Authors. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 266 pages, Full Color. Mature Readers Cover price $39.95.

  • Issue #1071
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 1071

    December 2, 1997. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Escape From Old New York Street" part 1 (script by John Wagner, art by Paul Marshall), Sinister Dexter in "Things To Do in Downlode When You're Dead" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Julian Gibson), B.L.A.I.R. 1 (a.k.a. Tony Blair) part 1 (script by Alan Grant, art by S.B. Davis), Vector 13 in "Case Ten: Angels" (script by Robbie Morrison, art by Lee Sullivan), and Nikolai Dante in "The Full Dante" (script by Robbie Morrison, art by Charlie Adlard). Davis cover.

  • Issue #1072
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 1072

    December 9, 1997. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Escape From Old New York Street" part 2 (script by John Wagner, art by Paul Marshall), Sinister Dexter in "Long to Rain Over Us" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Paul Johnson), B.L.A.I.R. 1 in "Blair Force One" part 2 (script by Alan Grant, art by S.B. Davis), Vector 13 in "Case Eleven: Search & Rescue" (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Cliff Robinson), and Nikolai Dante in "Moscow Duellists" part 1 (script by Robbie Morrison, art by Simon Fraser). Rogue Trooper pin-up by Henry Flint. Durham Red back cover by Mark Harrison. Front cover by Kevin Walker.

  • Issue #1073
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 1073

    December 16, 1997. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "The Story of Genes" (script by John Wagner, art by Lee Sullivan), Sinister Dexter in "Roll With It" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Julian Gibson), B.L.A.I.R. 1 in "Blair Force One" part 3 (script by Alan Grant, art by S.B. Davis), Vector 13 in "Case Twelve: Deep Freeze" (script by Kek-W, art by Paul Marshall), and Nikolai Dante in "Moscow Duellists" part 2 (script by Robbie Morrison, art by Simon Fraser). Slaine back cover by Gibson. Front cover by Davis.

  • Issue #1074
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 1074
    • Staple rust.

    December 23, 1997. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "To Die For" part 1 (script by John Wagner, art by Paul Marshall), Sinister Dexter in "Dead Cert" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Steve Sampson), B.L.A.I.R. 1 in "Blair Force One" part 4 (script by Alan Grant, art by S.B. Davis), Vector 13 in "Case Thirteen: Sands of Death" (script by Robbie Morrison, art by Alex Ronald)Nikolai Dante in "Moscow Duellists" part 3 (script by Morrison, art by Simon Fraser). Cover by Trevor Hairsine and Dondie Cox.

  • Issue #1075
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 1075

    December 30, 1997. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "To Die For" part 2 (script by John Wagner, art by Paul Marshall), Sinister Dexter in "Whack the Dinosaur" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Bayo Siku), Vector 13 in "Case Fourteen: Chupacabras" (script by Chris Strandley, art by Neal Brand), adn Nikolai Dante in "Moscow Duellists" part 4 (script by Robbie Morrison, art by Simon Fraser). Siku cover.

  • Issue #8
    2020 Visions (1997) 8

    Fumetti cover (photo blended with art) by Stephen John Phillips; "Renegade" part two; Jamie Delano script; James Romberger art; James Sinclair color; Ellie DeVille letters; Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #22
    A Distant Soil (1991 Aria/Image) 22

    The Resistance launches a disastrous mission against the Avatar; DMers past abuse at the hands of Emeris is revealed. Also includes a sketchbook section. Story and art by Colleen Doran. Black and white; 32 pages. Mature readers. Painted cover by Doran. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    A Jew in Communist Prague GN (1997-1998 NBM) 2-1ST

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    Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Adolescence!" Story and art by Giardino. A brilliant written graphic novel about the real human experience of living behind the iron curtain from one of Italy's leading comic artists. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $11.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    A Touch of Silver TPB (1997 Image) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "A Sociopath in Training!" Story and art by Jim Valentino. This is the story of Timmy Silver, a disenfranchised young boy of the 1960s with a hyperactive imagination, struggling through a dysfunctional life. A poignant, funny, and brutal examination of parental abuse, racial prejudice, and peer pressure through the eyes of a precocious and sensitive 10-year old boy. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

  • Vol. 8 #4
    Aboriginal Science Fiction (1986) Vol. 8 #4

    Volume 8, Issue 4 - Winter 1997. Science Fiction and fantasy magazine. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #9
    Acme Novelty Library (1995) 1st Printing 9

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    Cover art by Chris Ware. Untitled Jimmy Corrigan story; Jimmy and his father both see a doctor. Script and art by Chris Ware. 36 pgs. $4.50. Cover price $4.50.

  • Issue #15
    Action Adventure Stories (1997-2005 Fading Shadows) 15

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  • Issue #16
    Action Adventure Stories (1997-2005 Fading Shadows) 16

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  • Issue #740
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 740

    Cover art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. A Bag, A Bone, & A Hank of Hair starring Superman Blue, script and pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan Jr.; Clark investigates a crime scene involving children being taken by The Ripper, Superman stops a truck from falling off a bridge. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #9
    Adventures in the DC Universe (1997) 9

    "Heading for Trouble!" Starring the Flash. Story by Steve Vance. Art by Steve Vance, John DeLaney, and Ron Boyd. The Scarlet Speedster locks horns with Gorilla Grodd and the mysterious villain from issue #1. Plus, "Random Access Memories!" Starring Black Canary. Story by Steve Vance. Art by Steve Vance, John DeLaney, and Ron Boyd. Black Canary battles the hulking Hammer. All Ages Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #553
    Adventures of Superman (1987) 553

    Energy Crisis! - Written by Karl Kesel. Art and Cover by Tom Grummett & Denis Rodier. Metropolis has been plagued by a series of mysterious disappearances. Citizens are vanishing beneath the streets of the city. Something is out there...but who can go after it? Not Superman -- he has his hands full with three remarkable new villains! Plus, Scorn and Ashbury meet Misa of the Revenge Squad! Millennium Guard appearance. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #21
    Akiko (1996) 21
    Tags: Manga
    Published Dec 1997 by Sirius.

    Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Travelling from planet to planet in a beat-up spaceship, Spuckler plays Robin Hood by stealing from the warlords on the planet Brunk. Things go horribly wrong, however, which lands ol' Spuck in solitary confinement deep within the heart of a prison on one of Brunk's moons. There for only a few minutes, Spuckler realizes that his confinement is not quite as solitary as he thought! It's Spuckler "On the Road (Part 1)"! Plus: 3-page story "A 'Kiko Xmas"! And: a pin-up by Scott Roberts. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #15
    Albedo One (1993 Tachyon Publications) Digest 15

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  • Vol. 42 #12
    Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine (1956 Davis-Dell) Vol. 42 #12

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  • Issue #1
    Aliens Kidnapped (1997) 1

    Written by Jim Woodring and Justin Green. Art by Francisco Solano Lopez. Cover by Kilian Plunkett. In the dark reaches of the universe lies a remote planet that holds both forbidden pleasures and unspeakable horrors. For three naive smugglers, it's also a place to unload some deadly cargo: an Alien egg. But, something about this egg is scaring off the black marketers. And when it hatches, the nightmare's just begun. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #5
    Alpha Flight (1997 2nd Series) 5

    Cover pencils by Scott Clark, inks by Chris Carlson. Mesmerized Part Two, script by Steve Seagle, pencils by Brian Denham and Scott Clark, inks by Chris Carlson; Alpha Flight battles each other under the influence of Mesmero; They finally overcome his powers but he escapes. Diamond Lil arrives at Department H to check on her husband, Madison Jefferies who went missing in issue #1. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #429
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 429
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    • Label #4391301001
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    Cover pencils by John Romita Jr. "The Price!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Joe Bennett, inks by Bud LaRosa and Al Milgrom; Needing money, Absorbing Man and Titania decide to seek the Daily Bugle's million-dollar bounty on Spider-Man, resulting from his beating of Norman Osborn (PPSSM #250, '97); Concerned about the price on her husband's head, MJ gets Peter to promise he won't become Spidey for a while; Daredevil seeks out Spidey to learn the truth of the Osborn attack; Emulating the Thunderbolts, Absorbing Man and Titania masquerade as new heroes "Lightning Bolt" and "Thundergirl"; Norman Osborn introduces them to the Bugle staff; At ESU, his spider-sense alerted, Peter becomes Spidey and encounters Daredevil; Osborn sics Lightning Bolt and Thundergirl on them but reveals their thinly concealed identities to the police to avoid paying the reward. The letters page has a statement of ownership - average print run, 274,400; average paid circulation 159,950. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #1
    American Splendor Odds and Ends (1997) 1

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    Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Gary Dumm, Josh Neufeld, Gerry Shamray, Sam Hurt, Joe Sacco and Joe Zabel. Cover by Joe Sacco. Harvey Pekar's American Splendor is back again! This issue features an odds-and-ends collection of Pekar's strips with several different artists, including Joe Sacco, Joe Zabel, Gary Dumm, and long-time collaborator Gerry Shamray! You'll see Harvey Pekar tell ya exactly how he feels about everything -- from music to moviemaking! Plus, you'll find out what he really thinks about his own comics -- and about selling out to Hollywood! For something really different, try this no-holds-barred, autobiographical comic . . . there's nothing else like it! B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Vol. 117 #12
    Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact (1960-Present Dell) Vol. 117 #12

    December 1997. Cover by George H. Krauter. Stories: "O Pioneer!"(Conclusion) by Frederik Pohl, "Crossing Chao Meng Fu" by G. David Nordley, "Easter Egg Hunt: A Christmas Story" by Jeffery D. Kooistra, and "Arnold the Conqueror" by Steve Hockensmith. Science Fact article: "Biology at the Extremes" by Mark S. Lesney. Probability Zero article: "The Cure" by Michael A. Burstein. Softcover, 5-in. x 7.25-in.; 160 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #4
    Animal Mystic Water Wars (1996) 4

    Story, art and cover by Greg Williams, credited as The Dark One. Nikki is the Animal Mystic, an Earth woman transformed into an Amazon warrior queen in outer space. On Antakia, Nikki visits the underwater city of Marinopolis, which is threatened by environmental disaster. 24 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #34
    Animaniacs (1995) 34
    Published Dec 1997 by DC.

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  • Vol. 11 #11
    Animation Magazine (1985 Animation Magazine / Thoren Publications) Vol. 11 #11

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    Vol. 11 # 11; issue # 62. Anastasia, animation in the Pacific Rim, news and reviews, and more. 8-3/8 in. x 10-7/8 in.; part black and white, part color; 60 pages. Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #512
    Animerica (1992 Viz) 512

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    Anime & Manga Monthly - news, reviews, video games, music & more. Animerica takes a look at the mecha, or "giant robot," genre in manga form, with a special focus on the manga of Mobile Police Patlabor! And Mobile Police Patlabor's Masami Yuki tells of Tokyo PD blues. Special Reader Art Gallery - Animerica Swimsuit Issue. Manga Feature: Galaxy Express 999 by Leiji Matsumoto. 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #39
    Aquaman (1994 3rd Series) 39

    First $1.95 cover price issue. Cover pencils by Jim Calafiore, inks by Mark McKenna. Bad Relations, script by Peter David, pencils by Jim Calafiore, inks by Peter Palmiotti; After blasting Deep Blue, Rhombus takes Aquaman for a ride; The others join in, and Koryak destroys the body Rhombus took over. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #1A
    Arcanum (1997) 1/2 1A

    Wizard 1/2 Edition with Certificate of Authenticity.

  • Issue #1B
    Arcanum (1997) 1/2 1B

    Wizard 1/2 Gold Edition with Certificate of Authenticity.

  • Issue #1B.SIGNED
    Arcanum (1997) 1/2 1B.SIGNED
    Published Dec 1997 by Image.

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    Wizard 1/2 Gold Edition signed by creator Brandon Peterson with Certificate of Authenticity.

  • Issue #1C
    Arcanum (1997) 1/2 1C

    Does NOT have Certificate of Authenticity. Wizard 1/2 Gold Edition.

  • Issue #466
    Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 466

    Last $1.50 cover priced issue. Cover by Stan Goldberg & Henry Scarpelli. Stories by George Gladir, Angelo Decesare, Hal Smith and Joe Edwards. Art by Stan Goldberg, Pat Kennedy, Henry Scarpelli and Jon D'Agostino. An 'ill' wind blows when Archie gets a cold and Betty, Veronica and Cheryl compete for pampering rights in "Not So Quiet on the Cold Front"! Plus: A team of psychologists name Riverdale High 'The Most Normal High School in the Country' -- wait until they show up to present the award in "Just Bee Yourself"; Archie has a ball -- literally -- when Veronica gives him a gift certificate to the local sporting goods store in "A Gift for Trouble"; and when Archie finds a penny, Betty convinces him to keep it for 'good luck' -- but he has anything but in "Penny Saver"! Also: "Wait To Go"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #26
    Archie and Friends (1991) 26

    Last $1.50 cover priced issue. Cover by Stan Goldberg & Mike Esposito. Stories and Art by Bill Golliher, Stan Goldberg and Various. The halls of Riverdale High ring with laughter when the new physics teacher also happens to be a stand-up comedian! The teacher gets the last laugh, however, when the class takes his entertaining lessons to heart and become aces at physics in "Physical Comedy"! Plus: When Mr. Weatherbee replaces Miss Beazly with a health food chef, the gang gets a bad taste in their mouths -- literally -- in "The Grub Grudge"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #96
    Archie's Double Digest (1982) 96
  • Issue #29
    Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest (1995) 29
  • Issue #3
    Ascension (1997) 3
    Published Dec 1997 by Image.

    Written and Cover by David Finch & Matt 'BATT' Banning. Art by David Finch, Matt 'BATT' Banning, Marlo Alquiza, Billy Tan, Victor Llamas and Aaron Sowd. Andromeda is reunited with Lucien, but is his corrupted soul any better than the enemy they are fighting against? She'd better hope so, or neither of them will make it out alive! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Vol. 21 #12
    Asimov's Science Fiction (1977-2019 Dell Magazines) Vol. 21 #12

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    December 1997 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #12
    Astro City (1996 2nd Series) 12

    Jack-in-the-Box doesn't want to risk his baby growing up fatherless...but he knows that Jack-in-the-Box can't retire, either...a dilemma that comes to a head in "Father's Day." Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Appearances by Gorilla Boys, Brass Monkey. Script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Will Blyberg & Gary Martin. Cover by Alex Ross. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1
    Astro City (1996) 3-D 1

    3-D Special Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #2
    Awakening (1997 Image) 2

    by Stephen Blue. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1A
    Awesome Holiday Special (1997) 1A

    No gold title; Youngblood and KaBoom flip-book; Youngblood title not in gold letters. Alan Moore script. Spice, Fighting American, Smash and the Thunder God in a tale by Rob Liefeld, Jeph Loeb & Jonathan Sibal; Youngblood prologue featuring Shaft by Alan Moore, Steve Skroce & Lary Stucker; The Coven in "Holy Night" by Jeph Loeb, Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund; KaBoom in "Babes in Toyland" by Jeph Loeb, Jeff Matsuda & Jonathan Sibal. Flip covers for #1AG & 1AW by Skroce & Stucker (Youngblood) and Matsuda & Sibal (KaBoom). Flip covers for #1B by Liefeld & Sibal (Fighting American) and Churchill & Rapmund (Coven). Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1A.GOLD
    Awesome Holiday Special (1997) 1A.GOLD

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    Youngblood title in Gold letters; Youngblood on front cover, Kaboom on back. Spice, Fighting American, Smash and the Thunder God in a tale by Rob Liefeld, Jeph Loeb & Jonathan Sibal; Youngblood prologue featuring Shaft by Alan Moore, Steve Skroce & Lary Stucker; The Coven in "Holy Night" by Jeph Loeb, Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund; KaBoom in "Babes in Toyland" by Jeph Loeb, Jeff Matsuda & Jonathan Sibal. Flip covers for #1AG & 1AW by Skroce & Stucker (Youngblood) and Matsuda & Sibal (KaBoom). Flip covers for #1B by Liefeld & Sibal (Fighting American) and Churchill & Rapmund (Coven). Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1B
    Awesome Holiday Special (1997) 1B

    Coven & KaBoom flip-book; Alan Moore script. Spice, Fighting American, Smash and the Thunder God in a tale by Rob Liefeld, Jeph Loeb & Jonathan Sibal; Youngblood prologue featuring Shaft by Alan Moore, Steve Skroce & Lary Stucker; The Coven in "Holy Night" by Jeph Loeb, Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund; KaBoom in "Babes in Toyland" by Jeph Loeb, Jeff Matsuda & Jonathan Sibal. Flip covers for #1AG & 1AW by Skroce & Stucker (Youngblood) and Matsuda & Sibal (KaBoom). Flip covers for #1B by Liefeld & Sibal (Fighting American) and Churchill & Rapmund (Coven). Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #36
    Azrael Agent of the Bat (1995) 36

    Angel and the Bane: Part 1 of 4: Azrael and Bane - Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art and Cover by Roger Robinson & James Pascoe. Batman and Bane guest-star! Batman asks for Azrael's help in battling Bane's forces, but Sister Lilhy begs for his aid as well. It's an epic that marks a crucial turning point in the Angel of Vengeance's life! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #32
    Bacchus (1995 ECC) 32
    Published Dec 1997 by ECC.

    Stories by Eddie Campbell and Marcus Moore. Art by Eddie Campbell, Pete Mullins and Michael Evans. Cover by Eddie Campbell and Pete Mullins. The acclaimed series by artist Eddie Campbell, featuring the latter-day adventures of the immortal Greek gods. Earth, Water, Air & Fire concludes, as Bacchus, Theseus, the Eyeball Kid and Simpson get caught in a gang war in Sicily. The City of Brass; Art + Lying; Staring at the Sun; plus an Alec story and a Montague Hale one-pager. 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1
    Bad Boy (1997) 1
    Published Dec 1997 by Oni Press.

    Cover by Simon Bisley. "Bad Boy," script by Frank Miller, art by Simon Bisley; Bad Boy is the story of a roughly 10 year old boy called Jason who repeatedly tries to escape an enclosed community that is "An ecosystem in perfect balance, a prototype for a brave new world; A free world; Hate-free, violence-free, toxin-free, drug-free, meat-free, smoke-free..."; Ironically, his captors use nearly all of these to help subdue him; Jason attempts escape several times with the help of a fellow prisoner called Mary and his genetically enhanced cat Adolph. Back cover art by Simon Bisley. 44 pgs., full color. Cover price $4.95.

  • Vol. 2 #2
    BadAzz MoFo (2001) Vol. 2 #2
    Published Dec 1997 by BadAzz MoFo LLC.

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    Volume 2 - Issue 2, Winter 1997. 8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.00.