Comic books December 1998

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Volume 48 - 1st printing. "Machine Guns Over the White House!" Written by Norvell Page (as Grant Stockbridge). Art by John Fleming Gould. Painted cover by John Newton Howitt. An anarchist spreads terror through Washington, D.C., and the Spider redefines "politically correct! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies. Cover price $10.00.

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Cover pencils by Pat Olliffe. Fun 'N' Games With the Fantastic Five starring Spider-Girl, script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Pat Olliffe, inks by Al Williamson; Spider-Girl meets the Fantastic Four while battling Spyral; Phil Urich tells her his past. 38 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Book A (yellow background top cover) - Final issue of the series. "The Final Chapter!" The Final Chapter Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man 263. In a stunning development, the gift that Norman Osborn received from the Gathering was not Power... it was Madness! And thus the wondrous wall-crawler emerges triumphant from their epic battle! But before Spider-Man can rejoice, he must prevent the Daily Bugle building from collapsing! And if that wasn't enough, the spectacular one must still get across town to the hospital where Reed Richards is operating on Aunt May... to prevent the deaths of countless other people! Don't miss these unbelievable acts of heroism and learn again why Peter Parker is called the "Amazing Spider-Man!" Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Glory Grant, Ben Urich, and the Brotherhood of Scriers. (Notes: The web-slinger's adventures (and continuity) continue in two new series: Peter Parker Spider-Man (1999) and Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd series). The first issues of both new titles were published in January 1999. The Final Chapter storyline was reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man The Gathering of Five.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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BOOK B (blue background is top cover) - Final Issue. The Final Chapter: Part 4 of 4. "I Killed Spider-Man!" Guest-starring Mister Fantastic. Story by Howard Mackie. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Scott Hanna. Cover by John Byrne. In the aftermath of their epic battle Norman Osborne is defeated and stark raving mad, but will the Green Goblin have the last laugh yet? A building is about to collapse and only Spider-Man has the power to save the people inside. Meanwhile, on the other side of town, if Spidey doesn't get to Reed Richards in time not only will he lose his Aunt May, but countless more may die. Don't miss the most unbelievable act of heroism, and learn why Peter Parker is called the "Amazing Spider-Man!" Cover price $1.99.

BOOK N (yellow background cover newsstand version): John Romita Jr. art. Same as Book A , only it does not come with 2 covers (you will receive the version pictured). This newsstand edition cover is by John Byrne showing Spider-Man swinging across the city. The "Final Chapter" Part 4 of 4. Green Goblin appearance. Cover price $1.99.

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Wizard 1/2 edition with certificate of authenticity.

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Another Universe.Com special edition.

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Wizard Signed Edition/Another Universe.Com special edition. Signed by Stan Lee. Front cover has the Wizard Authentic Holo-Seal sticker and includes a Wizard certificate of authenticity.

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Add to cart CGC 9.8 $85.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Dynamic Forces Edition. Includes COA. Label #4387630010 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate Cover limited to 10,000 copies with Certificate of Authenticity.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Signed by Jae Lee with Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 1500 copies.

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Masks starring Spider-Man, script and art by John Byrne; Spider-Man, needing cash after the Chameleon impersonates him and drains his bank account, tries to join the Fantastic Four. 46 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover art by John Byrne. Masks starring Spider-Man, script and art by John Byrne; Spider-Man, needing cash after the Chameleon impersonates him and drains his bank account, tries to join the Fantastic Four. 46 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate Cover - Limited to 15,000 copies.

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Cover pencils by Billy Tan, inks by D-Tron. Untitled story, script by Billy Tan (Plot) and D-Tron (Plot; Script), pencils by Billy Tan, inks by Team Tron (D-Tron; Jeff De Los Santos; Andy Kim), Jose Guillen (Assistant), and Viet Truong (Assistant); Jasmine has had her hand cut off and she and Lance are wandering through the sewers when they encounter Messiah; Messiah tells them that they are the true saviors of Mother Earth and the Tao Hunters are the real threat; He makes Lance kill a sacrificial victim in order to save Jasmine's life; This act releases the Spirit of the Tao which transforms Jasmine and Lance into a giant dragon that begins to lay waste to San Francisco; Mary and her troops hit the dragon with nukes and believe they have killed it but Jasmine and Lance separate and escape back to Alcatraz Island. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

"Frarkenstein" Written and Illustrated by Tim Tyler. "Manifest" Written and Illustrated by Mike Joseph. "Crimson Splashes" Written by John Specht. Art by Mike Joseph. Cover by Tim Vigil. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

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Persis Khambatta: The Last Interview. Interviews with Donna Murphy, Michael Welch, costumers Sanja Hayes and Bob Blackman, and production designer Herman Zimmerman. Update from Rick Berman. Guide to CD-Rom titles. 82 pgs. Dec, 1988. Cover price: $4.50. Cover price $4.50.

1st printing. Dapted by J.M. Dillard. based on the story by Rick Berman and Michael Piller. Star Trek: The Next Generation is the most popular, longest-running series in science fiction history. Now, after the spectacular worldwide success of Star Trek: First Contact, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Starship Enterprise return to the big screen in a thrilling new adventure that captures all the fun and excitement of Star Trek at its best. Star Trek: Insurrection reunites the hugely popular crew of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Jean-Luc Picard, Starfleet's finest officer; Commander William T. Riker, his stalwart first officer; Lieutenant Commander Data, the indispensable android; Commander Deanna Troi, the empathic Betazoid counselor; Lieutenant Commander Worf, the fierce Klingon warrior; Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge, chief of engineering; and Dr. Beverly Crusher, the ship's able medical officer. Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 296 pages, Text Only. Together, they have faced many challenges over the years, but nothing has prepared them for the unexpected crisis that tests both their skills and their convictions. On an unnamed planet in a distant sector, Starfleet, in an uneasy alliance with a mysterious new alien species of unknown origin, has discovered a secret with astounding implications that could transform the future of the entire Federation. But this secret has a price that may be more than some are willing to pay. The secret first turns Data against Starfleet, then draws Jean-Luc Picard and the Starship Enterprise into a tense and dangerous situation that has unexpected effects on every member of the crew -- and presents them with an agonizing moral dilemma. Faced with orders he cannot obey and a crisis he cannot ignore, Picard finds himself torn between his conscience and his uniform. Bestselling author J. M. Dillard has written a powerful and exciting novel based on the major motion picture directed by Jonathan Frakes ("Commander William T. Riker"). Star Trek: Insurrection is sure to delight audiences throughout the world. Cover price $22.00.

Issue 47 - December, 1998. Interviews: Avery Brooks, Brent Spiner, Marc Alaimo, Scott MacDonald, Michelle Krusiec Features: The Dominion. Book extract: The Dominion War Book 1: Behind Enemy Lines. Softcover, 9" x 11.5", 68 pages, full color.

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Prelude to Rebellion: Part 1 of 6 – Written by Jan Strnad. Art by Anthony Winn and Robert Jones. Ki-Adi-Mundi is a Jedi Knight of formidable power and influence, but not on his own homeworld of Cerea. Most of the planet's citizens are happy to continue their low-tech lives of simplicity, isolated from the Republic, but a new generation of Cereans crave speeder bikes and starships, and are prepared to fight their elders for them! How can a Jedi take up arms against his own children? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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Another Universe.com Exclusive Edition. Cover by Ken Kelly. Prelude to Rebellion part 1 of 6. By Jan Strnad & Anthony Winn.

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All About Boba, pull-out Slave 1/Boba poster Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Crimson Empire I (1997) #1-6. Written by Mike Richardson and Randy Stradley. Art by Paul Gulacy and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Dave Dorman. Kir Kanos is the last surviving member of the elite Imperial Guard. He's on the run - and the Empire will stop at nothing to destroy him! It's the combined might of the Empire against a single man. Crimson Empire combines the dynamic artistic talents of comics superstars Paul Gulacy (Batman vs. Predator III) and P. Craig Russell (Elric: Stormbringer) and featuring a new cover painting by master Star Wars illustrator Dave Dorman. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects Star Wars: Crimson Empire I (1997) #1-6. Written by Mike Richardson and Randy Stradley. Art by Paul Gulacy and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Dave Dorman. Kir Kanos is the last surviving member of the elite Imperial Guard. He's on the run - and the Empire will stop at nothing to destroy him! It's the combined might of the Empire against a single man. Crimson Empire combines the dynamic artistic talents of comics superstars Paul Gulacy (Batman vs. Predator III) and P. Craig Russell (Elric: Stormbringer) and featuring a new cover painting by master Star Wars illustrator Dave Dorman. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

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Written by Mike Richardson and Randy Stradley. Art by Paul Gulacy and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Dave Dorman. As the death toll rises, so do the stakes for the future of the Empire. Who is committing these assassinations of Interim Council members and who within the Empire has the most to gain? Why has Mirith Sinn abandoned the New Republic to fulfill a personal vendetta? And how does Kir Kanos fit into this jigsaw puzzle of intrigue? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Star Wars articles, games, and comics designed for kids. 8.25-in. x 10.75-in.; full color; 50 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings.

Adapted from the story by George Lucas. Art by Hisao Tamaki. Cover by Adam Warren.

The manga-style Star Wars saga concludes with this, the fourth issue of Star Wars: A New Hope -- Manga, artfully rendered by the hand of Hisao Tamaki. You won't want to miss the dramatic final assault by the Rebels on the Death Star. It's Star Wars like you've never seen it before!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 96 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Star Wars: The Manga won the 2000 Harvey Award Best American Edition of Foreign Material.

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Written by Timothy Zahn. Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Cover by Kilian Plunkett. Fed up with being hunted by her enemies, Mara Jade decides it's time to become the hunter. First on her payback list: the evil Dequc, Black Nebula crime lord -- the man who survived her final assignment for the Emperor! Now, Mara must infiltrate his hidden base, take him down, and escape! Could she finally be in over her head? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by John Wagner. Art and cover by Kilian Plunkett. With Jabba the Hutt dead, a swarm of greedy Hutt relatives descend on Tatooine ready to claim their piece of Jabba's vast criminal empire. But Big Gizz and Spiker, Jabba's swoop-riding thugs, have their own agenda for a hidden ship full of Jabba's most precious art treasures. Unfortunately, the ship is protected with a security program modelled on Jabba himself! Collecting the serialization from Topps' Star Wars Galaxy Magazine. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. By Dr. David West Reynolds. The ultimate guide to Star Wars characters and creatures. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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2nd and later printings. By Dr. David West Reynolds. The ultimate guide to Star Wars characters and creatures. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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Starburst is Britain's "premier magazine of sci-fi entertainment." Issue #244 includes: Jonathan Frakes and Michael Piller on Star Trek: Insurrection; Ewan McGregor and Liam Neeson on Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace; Stephen Dorff on Blade; Seven Days - the year's best new show?; on set with Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Sarah Michelle Gellar. Riker and Picard Star Trek cover. Cover price $4.99.

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By Dean Zachary & Scott Clark. Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Print run of 3000. Plot, script and art by Dean Zachary; Co-plot, art and 3-D models by Scott Clark; 3-D model design by Dave Beaty. The Stargods are space-faring conquerors ruling a distant system of feudal throne-worlds and ever-expanding colonies. While individual political agenda keep them at war, an evil threatening the civilized universe forces the throne-worlds to unite. Under a precarious truce, these extra-terrestrial legends must return to earth after eons, where human virtue and timeless heroes hold the key to saving the universe... Cover price $2.95.

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Commemorative Edition cover by Scott Clark. Story by Dean Zachary and Scott Clark. Art by Dean Zachary, Scott Clark and Dave Beaty. When an evil outside force threatens the civilized universe, the champions of a dozen diverse worlds must unite to oppose it. These are the Stargods, and their mission brings them to the world all their races came from, eons ago… a little green ball called Earth. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

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Art by David Beaty, Dean Zachary, Scott Clark, and Lin Workman. When an evil outside force threatens the civilized universe, the champions of a dozen diverse worlds must unite to oppose it. These are the Stargods. This special focuses on the computer-generated art of the series (still a rarity in 1998), featured in character pin-ups, backgrounds and interiors, and raw, unlettered pages and images from Stargods (1998) issues #1-2. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

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Babylon 5: River of Souls - matters of life & death; William Shatner's new enterprises; Star Trek's lost horizons - contemplating Insurrection; Mighty Joe Young smashes Hollywood - unleashing the year's finest remake; T-Rex - 3-D dinosaurs attack; Earth: Final Conflict - meet humanity's new alien hero; Mercy Point - Joe Morton, star surgeon; plus: John Carpenter's Vampires, Seven Days. Cover price $4.99.

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Cover art by Tony Harris. Starman Blues: Stars My Destination Part One starring Starman, script by James Robinson and David Goyer, pencils by Steve Yeowell, inks by Keith Champagne; Jack recounts why he and Mikaal have undertaken this journey; Mikaal has a nightmare and damages the crafts controls; They make an emergency landing on a small blue planet; While exploring, they are attacked by Solomon Grundy. 40 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Talk to Me - Story, Art and Cover by Terry Moore. It's a knock down, drag-out argument as the girls tear into each other about their past lives and supposed failures. Later, at Katchoo's opening, Freddie accidentally slaps a woman named Maggie. Characters in this issue: Katchoo; Francine; David; Freddie Femur; Casey Femur; Carolyn Hobbs; Maggie. 24 pages, B&W. (Note: Part 4 of Sanctuary.) Cover price $2.75.

The Crimean War

NOTE: Includes complete game.

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Written by Mark Schultz and Michael Ryan. Art by Roger Petersen. Cover by Mark Schultz. The chase is on! Our mysterious heroine, Krill Stromer races against the dark forces of Senator Malcolm Kenneally to uncover her ultimate destiny. At the same time, an unexpected figure from her past seeks to sabotage those efforts. Join Krill, Jubal Early, and the incipient StormForce 10 as the black tentacles of the Urschlime begin to tighten their coils. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Stories by Ian Carney. Art and cover by Woodrow Phoenix. A loving tribute to the cartoons of the 1970s, featuring wacky animal characters and superheroes with an ironic modern twist. The story of the old lady who swallowed a fly goes off the rails; Splash Girl is a lamprey-lady; Mr. Mayfly's Big Day; another Dinosaurs Vs Ninjas story; Pants Ant investigates the mystery of the disappearing pants. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Demolition Run: Part 1 of 2. "Dangerous Curves!" Guest-starring the Guardian. Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett and Ray Kryssing. Superboy finds himself caught in the middle of the most outrageous race of all. Can he survive for long in the Demolition Run? And what in the world is Roxy doing participating? Cover price $1.99.

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Cover pencils by Leonard Kirk, inks by Robin Riggs. Space World, script by Peter David, pencils by Leonard Kirk, inks by Robin Riggs; Cutter convinces Supergirl that she needs good PR, and a concert with the Space Girls will do the trick; Of course, super-villains attack; And Twilight returns. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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"A City Against Them!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Grindberg and Tom Palmer. Ashbury is gone, so Superman and Scorn scour the Bottle City of Kandor in search of their missing friend. But, things take a turn for the worst when the Man of Steel is arrested for murder. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #563. Cover price $1.99.

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A 3-D special starring the Man of Steel! Misa has to decide whether to stay with the guy she's got a crush on--Metropolis' own Jimmy Olsen--or go home to the Hairies and her parents! Trouble is, she may not have a home to return to, since the malefactors known as Mainframe are conspiring to put all of the universe's dimensions on disk for easy storage...and they're starting with Misa's hometown: the Wild Area! Not even the resourceful Jimmy and the gadget-laden Misa are enough to halt Mainfame's mad march, so they need superior firepower...in the form of the Man of Steel! Written by Louise Simonson. Art by Neil Vokes and Scott Koblish. Cover by Scot Eaton and Jimmy Palmiotti. FC, 48 pg. NOTE: This is the 1998 Superman 3-D edition with a 3.95 cover price, it may or may not come with 3-D glasses. Cover price $3.95.

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Cover pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Austin. Yesterday's Man of Tomorrow, script by Mark Millar, pencils by Aluir Amancio, inks by Terry Austin; Thirteen years in the past, Mxyzptlk tries to dissuade young Clark Kent from becoming Superman by lying that he will grow up to be a super-powered tyrant. Based on the WB cartoon series. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.