Stray Bullets (1995) comic books 2005

By David Lapham. The acclaimed comics series continues its fifth arc of gut-wrenching tales; an arc of stories full of hjinks, derring-do, and severe beatings! All the girls want to date him. All the boys want to be him. He's a rapist, a murderer, and he carries pointy ninja weapons. His name is Mike Hussey, and he's the new kid in school. Just when Virginia Applejack had it all figured out, this psychotic all-star comes in and ups the ante. Did the stakes just get too high, even for Virginia? Don't bet on it! Two lovers, a sword, a used condom, a missing finger, and a pile of cocaine all play their part in this violent game where everyone's in for all they've got, and no one is bluffing... 32pgs, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

By David Lapham. The acclaimed comics series continues its fifth arc of gut wrenching tales ? an arc of stories full of hjinks, derring-do, and severe beatings. Amy does something she's never done before ? kill lots of people and save a poor couple in distress. Well... okay... but the saving people part... she's definitely never done that! Travel back to another time. A time of Shoguns and Warlords. A time of honor and swords. A time of horses and pigs. A time when honor meant everything, and skill and discipline was a way of life. Of course, Amy doesn't care about any of that. She's got a poor couple in distress to save, and she'll do it by any means necessary, including semi-automatic weapons and napalm.When guns and swords clash, it's no contest in this obligatory Amy Racecar tale of woe. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

By David Lapham. "HiJinks and Derring-do" Part 8?Just when Virginia Applejack has everything under control, new kid Mike Hussey comes to school and a civilized feud of vandalism, baseball bats, and nasty words escalates to kidnapping, guns, and rape. How far will Virginia have to go to deal with this psychotic football hero and help poor Tony Cazzola save his one true love? And even if she's willing to up go the distance, can she match Hussey's uninhibited bloodlust, or is he too much even for her? A kidnapped girl, a fire, a bizarre eating contest, and a sex starved, drunken mom all play a part in this crazed tale of revenge and one-upmanship. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

By David Lapham. The acclaimed comics series continues its fifth arc of gut wrenching tales ? an arc of stories full of hjinks, derring-do, and severe beatings. It's a risky mission and Lord knows why she has to do it, but Virginia Applejack's determined to play the hero. This hopeless romantic will risk all and go to any lengths to complete her mission. But will it be worth it? Even if getting caught means being beaten to death by kids with no conscience? Or worse? Or even more worse?! Leon doesn't think so, but Virginia's a sucker for a sob story, and this story may be the sappiest one she's ever heard. A deception, a fight, a drug deal gone bad, another fight, and a barrel full of monkeys all have something to do with this sappy tale of romance and stupidity. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

By David Lapham. Bruised, battered, beaten and near-dead... But "near-dead" isn't "all-dead," and Virginia Applejack's on a mission to make sure that those responsible wish they had finished the job! But how can one little girl ? even a tough-as-nails one like V ? take on an entire football team armed with knives and guns? Hijinks and Derring-do comes to an intense conclusion in this crazy tale of tenacity, stupidity, and blood. An escape, a woodshed, a deal with the devil and The A-Team all join forces to conclude one extremely violent year of high school! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W. Cover price $3.50.