Comic books December 2000

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Since last Halloween, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale, the Eisner Award-winning team behind BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, have kept readers everywhere on the edge of their seats ? telling a dark tale from the early days of Batman's career. Month after month, BATMAN: DARK VICTORY has been twisting and turning with murders and mysteries ? only a few of which have been revealed. But now, all the answers will be exposed in the Prestige Format finale. BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #13 begins where the shocking events of #12 left off. Has Batman finally found the identity of the Hang Man killer who has splattered the calendar with blood by hanging a member of the Gotham City Police Force each month? What connection does the Hang Man have to Harvey Dent, and can the murders be stopped before the most horrifying killing of them all takes place? This time Batman is no longer alone in his quest for justice as a young, inexperienced Robin joins him. Witness the last stand of the crumbling criminal empire, as the Falcone Family faces off against Two-Face and a mob of freakish allies that includes the Joker, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, and Solomon Grundy. Will all of Gotham City be left in ruins before the last gang war is over? And how will this change the lives of James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and Janice Porter? It will be a Victory ? but for whom? Cover price $2.95.

WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON; ART BY TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY TEMPLETON. There's a blackout in Gotham! Citizens everywhere are running scared ? and who else could be behind such uncontrollable chaos but the Joker? Can the Dark Knight and company get a handle on the madness before someone gets seriously hurt? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

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WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND ALAN BRENNERT. ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, JOSÉ-LUIS GARCÍA-LOPEZ, AND JOHN FLOYD. COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND. Part 3 of the 4-part "Transference," guest-starring Nightwing and Robin! Batman...dead? That's what it looks like after his confrontation with Hugo Strange. As Nightwing tries to figure out if he's still alive, Robin discovers Batman's personal logs about each of them, which only leads to more questions. Plus, a black-and-white backup story written by Batman Animated writer/producer Alan Brennert and illustrated by Jose-Luis García-Lopez. FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY ARCHIE GOODWIN AND JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY MARSHALL ROGERS, BOB WIACEK AND JOHN CEBOLLERO; COVER BY ROGERS AND CEBOLLERO. The surprising conclusion to the 5-part "Siege." Batman is in for a huge surprise when he comes face to face with Brass and his mercenaries in the depths of Wayne Manor ? only to discover that Brass knows more about the Wayne family's history than Batman ever expected ? including Bruce Wayne's alter ego. What shocking family secrets involving Brass will be revealed before it's all over? Cover price $2.25.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #571-572, Batman Chronicles (1995) #18, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #125, Batman: Shadow of the Bat (1992-2000) #92-93, and Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #736 and 738-739.

Written by Greg Rucka, Devin Grayson, Chuck Dixon, Larry Hama. Art by Dale Eaglesham, Mat Broome, Damion Scott, Mike Deodato, Rick Burchett, and Paul Ryan.

Things get complicated in the devastated city of Gotham when the man of broke the Bat - Bane - enters the fray.

Plus, Joker, Two-Face, and Killer Croc make the scene, and a nefarious DC villain plots and schemes from the shadows.

Includes a cover gallery.

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

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by FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO, colors by EDGAR DELGADO;cover by FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO. This is it ? the final confrontation between the ancient Mayan gods and the warrior representatives of mankind. The humans have but one chance for victory against the towering meta-being created by the gods, but only if they can put away their personal vendettas and combine forces to harness the gods' own power. Even then, it's a long shot that will require them to put their trust in the spirit of a warrior who's been dead for nearly a thousand years. This knockout series concludes in a spectacular all-action finish! FC, 32pg (9 of 9) Cover price $2.99.

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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cover by duncan fegredo peter david/duncan fegredo The swashbuckling conclusion! The trail of adventure leads Reed Richards to Egypt, where the young scientist battles Victor Von Doom for the legendary Claw of Bast! FC (3 of 3) Cover price $2.99.

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cover by charles adlard terry kavanagh/charles adlard ? THE SCOOP: Ghouls! Graveyards! Spontaneous human combustion! All before the Storm siblings joined the Fantastic Four! ? THE STORY: Welcome to the wondrous world of Sue and Johnny Storm, where even the most routine suburban scene can hide sinister secrets! An ancient evil is threatening to resurface, but who is the mysterious mastermind behind it all?and what is he after? And what's with the faceless minions who seem to be attacking at every turn? Find out in the first adventure of the future Invisible Woman and Human Torch! ? THE FORMAT: A monthly, four-issue limited series. Each issue is 32 pages, with ads. FC, 32pg (1 of 3) Cover price $2.99.

Story, art and cover by Ben Dunn. A magazine previewing the English-language manga of Ninja High School creator Ben Dunn and Antarctic Press. Featuring: Ninja High School, Asrial vs. Cheetah, Asrials Salusian Armored Corps, and Tiger X! Plus articles on Warrior Nun Areala and the Godzilla- Gamera rivalry, A Short History of Ameri-manga, and a Godzilla art gallery. Also featuring anime and comics reviews, pinups, and works in progress. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Cover by Jason Lutes. Untitled story, script and art by Jason Lutes; This story revolves around the Mayday march; unfortunately, it ends in tragedy. 28 pgs., B&W. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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2001 Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Charles Brooks. A presidential election like no other, a successful bid for the United States Senate by former First Lady Hillary Clinton, and the closing months of the Clinton administration all provided abundant material in 2000 for editorial cartoonists to perpetuate their art. The once simple task of counting votes was transformed into a nightmare in the Florida recount. Cartoonists, of course, zeroed in on what quickly became a sideshow, exposing human foibles and frailties and partisan posturing wherever they found it. This 29th edition includes the best works of some 160 cartoonists on those and other issues that made headlines during the year. In addition to politics, targets included crime, gun control, the skyrocketing economy, and continuing turmoil in the Middle East. It also features a special tribute to famed comic strip and editorial cartoonist Jeff MacNelly who died during the year. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Bettie Page: Queen of the Nile (1999) #1-3.

Written by Jim Silke. Art by Jim Silke and Dave Stevens. Cover by Jim Silke. Introduction by Frank Cho.

A low-budget time machine mistakenly transports Bettie to ancient Egypt, where she battles the High Priest of Amon Ra, assorted thugs, and a lovesick mummy twice her size. She wiggles and squirms and bumps and grinds to avoid their evil clutches, but she can't avoid the inevitable: everyone falls in love with her and she manages to frequently lose her clothes.

When Bettie falls for none other than Julius Caesar, the Roman general can't decide between Bettie and his main squeeze, Cleopatra!

Collecting Jim Silke's outrageous and stunningly illustrated series as well as his hard-to-find 'Bettie Page: Spicy Adventure' - not to mention additional pinup art by Dave Stevens!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Bettie Page: Queen of the Nile (1999) #1-3.

Written by Jim Silke. Art by Jim Silke and Dave Stevens. Cover by Jim Silke. Introduction by Frank Cho.

A low-budget time machine mistakenly transports Bettie to ancient Egypt, where she battles the High Priest of Amon Ra, assorted thugs, and a lovesick mummy twice her size. She wiggles and squirms and bumps and grinds to avoid their evil clutches, but she can't avoid the inevitable: everyone falls in love with her and she manages to frequently lose her clothes.

When Bettie falls for none other than Julius Caesar, the Roman general can't decide between Bettie and his main squeeze, Cleopatra!

Collecting Jim Silke's outrageous and stunningly illustrated series as well as his hard-to-find 'Bettie Page: Spicy Adventure' - not to mention additional pinup art by Dave Stevens!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "A Day to Remember," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty wins a day with rock idol Ricky Hartthrob, but it proves to be less than she imagined. "The Burger Queen," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; A case of mistaken identity at a costume ball sparks Archie's jealous nature, to Betty's gain. "Culture Shock," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty drags Archie to an interpretive dance recital over his protests. "A Golden Oldie," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty is hired to watch a rambunctious senior citizen for a weekend. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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by Gladir & Webb, & DeCarlo "Suffering Suffragettes": This poignant tale highlights women's rights at the turn of the century ? the last turn of the century, that is, as the early 1900s Betty and Veronica fight for the right to vote! "Crowning Achievement": While Betty works hard on banners, floats and decorations to make the homecoming festivities a success, Veronica works her vocal chords ? telling everyone in earshot that she's destined to be queen! "Mystery of the Ages": So just how do you trip up Riverdale High's smartest mind, Dilton? By making him do a report on female behavior! "Drive Me Crazy": Betty and Veronica remember how much fun they had learning to drive ? too bad they're instructor can't say the same! FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

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by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette ? teen dream queens Betty and Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales by Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, and others! Digest, FC Cover price $2.19.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY BUTCH GUICE. To save Blockbuster's life, Black Canary, Lady Vic and Grim continue their search for a heart donor in Gorilla City. At the same time, Canary is posing as Oracle ? but how long can she deceive her captors? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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cover by georges jeanty & art thibert joseph harris/georges jeanty/art thibert A Maximum Security Tie-In! ? THE SCOOP: Bishop returns to our time! ? THE STORY: The last X-Man has finally returned to the present?but he's not alone! By his side is the X-Men's mentor, Professor X! On an abandoned space station, the two X-Men reunite for the fight of their lives?against the Shi'ar assassin known as Deathbird! Will their combined prowess be enough to stop her murderous rampage? Continuing the story that began in UNCANNY X-MEN #387, this MAXIMUM SECURITY chapter leads directly into X-MEN #107! ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.25.

1st printing. Stories, Art and Covers by Charles Burns. A mysterious plague causes mutations in Burns acclaimed horror graphic novel. Eliza shares drugs and the mutating infection with her houseguest; Rob meets a strange fate. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.50.

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cover by chriscross/sal valluto/bob almund christopher priest/sal valluto/bob almund A Maximum Security Tie-In! It's a MAXIMUM SECURITY tie-in and the wrap-up to BLACK PANTHER's second year! Agent Ross heads to the Wakandan Resurrection Altar to revive the cast member who was struck down last month?but he's not the only one interested in its power! It seems some alien prisoners incarcerated on Earth see it as their way off this mudball! But is there even a Black Panther to stand against these otherworldly invaders? Cover price $2.50.

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The Gathering: Part 10 of 15 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. With two enemies down, an exhausted, one-armed Manji faces his most dangerous enemy yet: the two-bladed juggernaut, Higa. There are only three things that Higa wants to do with Manji: carve out his heart and eat it, wring the blood from his body and drink it, and crack his skull to consume his brain. Higa desires an immortal body like Manji's, and he'll do anything to get one of his own. Masterful samurai action in one of the best series ever from Japan...or anywhere in the world! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Blood Nightmare!"

By Cade Merrill (Marc Cerasini).

In this Young Adult series, Cade Merill, the cousin of Heather Donahue, investigates the mystery surrounding the Blair Witch in attempt to discover what really happened to Heather, Mike, and Josh.

Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, Text Only.

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WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART BY CARLOS D'ANDA AND RICHARD BENNETT; COVER BY BENNETT In stores October 11. The war is over and the invasion force driven off...so why isn't anybody celebrating? Maybe it's because the super-soldiers that fought still have the Brass virus, and it's making them mean and crazy! Now Hershel Goldstein, the original Brass, has to face off against the only people in the universe he considers his friends ? and it won't be pretty! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) Cover price $2.50.

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Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe. Art by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. Cover by Ryan Sook and Galen Showman. Buffy's used to dealing with a lot of weirdness in her role as the Slayer, but what's she to make of a backpack full of maggots? How about a herd of rats that overrun the cafeteria just as she's sitting down to eat? If Buffy didn't know any better, she'd think someone was out to get her. But who could possibly be upset with a vampire slayer? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe. Art by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. Buffy's used to dealing with a lot of weirdness in her role as the Slayer, but what's she to make of a backpack full of maggots? How about a herd of rats that overrun the cafeteria just as she's sitting down to eat? If Buffy didn't know any better, she'd think someone was out to get her. But who could possibly be upset with a vampire slayer? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Winter 2000. What's to come - Joss Whedon on the Slayer's future; exclusive interview with Angel's Christian Kane; the Buffy invasion - from cult favorite to pop phenomenon; Count Dracula - Rudolf Martin as the King of Vamps; telekinesis - mind over matter or cheap parlor trick? Saddle stitched magazine, 8-in x 11-in, 64 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $5.95.

Winter 2000. What's to come - Joss Whedon on the Slayer's future; exclusive interview with Angel's Christian Kane; the Buffy invasion - from cult favorite to pop phenomenon; Count Dracula - Rudolf Martin as the King of Vamps; telekinesis - mind over matter or cheap parlor trick? Cover price $5.95.

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Spike & Dru: Book 3 - Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Christopher Golden. Art by Eric Powell. Cover by Ryan Sook. It's 1933, and Spike and Dru, our favorite vampire duo, are at the World's Fair to have a little fun and maybe eat some tourists. But there's always someone who wants to rain on their parade -- like the deadly vampire hunters who are a tad angry at Spike for killing their ancestor, a girl who just happened to be a Slayer -- or the chaos wizard who's using his scientific display as a front for his attempts to call forth the Elder Gods and end the world! Another twisted tale of vampire love from writer Christopher Golden (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Watcher's Guide) and artist Ryan Sook (Buffy, Superman), the creative team responsible for Spike and Dru's previous Dark Horse adventures. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Spike & Dru: Book 3 - Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Christopher Golden. Art by Eric Powell. It's 1933, and Spike and Dru, our favorite vampire duo, are at the World's Fair to have a little fun and maybe eat some tourists. But there's always someone who wants to rain on their parade -- like the deadly vampire hunters who are a tad angry at Spike for killing their ancestor, a girl who just happened to be a Slayer -- or the chaos wizard who's using his scientific display as a front for his attempts to call forth the Elder Gods and end the world! Another twisted tale of vampire love from writer Christopher Golden (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Watcher's Guide) and artist Ryan Sook (Buffy, Superman), the creative team responsible for Spike and Dru's previous Dark Horse adventures. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces Gold Foil Edition. Limited to 1,000 copies and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity from Dynamic Forces.
Spike & Dru: Book 3 - Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Christopher Golden. Art by Eric Powell. It's 1933, and Spike and Dru, our favorite vampire duo, are at the World's Fair to have a little fun and maybe eat some tourists. But there's always someone who wants to rain on their parade -- like the deadly vampire hunters who are a tad angry at Spike for killing their ancestor, a girl who just happened to be a Slayer -- or the chaos wizard who's using his scientific display as a front for his attempts to call forth the Elder Gods and end the world! Another twisted tale of vampire love from writer Christopher Golden (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Watcher's Guide) and artist Ryan Sook (Buffy, Superman), the creative team responsible for Spike and Dru's previous Dark Horse adventures. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Spike & Dru: Book 3 - Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Christopher Golden. Art by Eric Powell. It's 1933, and Spike and Dru, our favorite vampire duo, are at the World's Fair to have a little fun and maybe eat some tourists. But there's always someone who wants to rain on their parade -- like the deadly vampire hunters who are a tad angry at Spike for killing their ancestor, a girl who just happened to be a Slayer -- or the chaos wizard who's using his scientific display as a front for his attempts to call forth the Elder Gods and end the world! Another twisted tale of vampire love from writer Christopher Golden (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Watcher's Guide) and artist Ryan Sook (Buffy, Superman), the creative team responsible for Spike and Dru's previous Dark Horse adventures. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Official newsletter of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is a non-profit organization protecting the First Amendment rights of the comics community. Convention reports, news, membership listing. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 14 pages, B&W.

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Dwayne Turner Cover Cover price $2.50.

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Mark Silvestri Cover. Cover price $2.50.

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Dwayne Turner variant white sketch cover Cover price $2.50.

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Dynamic Forces Exclusive Edition. This edition does NOT have blue foil logo on the cover. Comes with DF Certificate of Authenticity.

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Dynamic Forces Wizard Authentic Blue Foil Edition. Limited to 1000 copies. Comes with DF Certificate of Authenticity.

Dynamic Forces Gold Foil Edition. Limited to 1500 copies. Includes numbered Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity.

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cover by michael ryan. robert weinberg/essad ribic. Nathan and Rachel Summers have been reunited?but they're trapped at the end of time! Their only hope is to defeat the warrior that calls himself Gaunt?a madman banished to this desolate place for the millions of lives he's snuffed out! But what is his true interest in Cable and Phoenix?and what tragedy could the duo unleash even if they defeat him? FC Cover price $2.25.

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Maximum Security Tie-In - "Maelstrom Within" Script by Dan Jurgens. Pencils by Dan Jurgens. Inks by Art Thibert. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Art Thibert. On the streets of Brooklyn, Connie Ferrari is running for her life! Alien creatures -- like the ones appearing all over the world -- are chasing her! However luckily for Connie, the star-spangled avenger is in the neighborhood! Ms. Ferrari has never met Steve Rogers' alter ego, but she is very happy to meet him now! After Cap gets Connie to safety, he heads to Avengers Mansion. And just outside the mansion, he bumps into a man named Sarron. This strange person says he can defeat the aliens, if Cap will accompany him to the Statue of Liberty. The Living Legend is very suspicious of this mercurial man! Or perhaps better stated...suspicious of Mercurio -- the Fourth Dimensional Man! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: Captain America appears in the Maximum Security (2000) limited series.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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cover by CHRISCROSS & anibal rodriguez PETER DAVID/CHRISCROSS/anibal rodriguez A Maximum Security Tie-In! The vengeful son of Yon-Rogg (the greatest foe of the original Captain Mar-Vell) is back?but that's nothing compared to Una-Rogg, his daughter! But first and foremost, can Captain Marvel survive the horror of... a personal appearance at a comic book store? "On almost every level, this issue succeeds. It's got tons of action, great comedy and character development. It also has beautiful artwork and clever storytelling in terms of transitions, camera angles and pure style." -Randy Lander, Comics Newsarama FC Cover price $2.50.