Comic books January 1986

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "A Hulk Divided!" Guest-starring Doc Samson. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Bob Wiacek. Bruce Banner and the Hulk are separated into two separate entities. But, how can the world survive when the force of nature known as the Hulk rages on without the influence of Banner to keep him in check? 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover. The new Dr. Midnight and Hourman take on Union soldiers displaced 120 years into the future in "Uncivil Wars!" Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Mike Clark and Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. 26 pages of story. 2-page profile of Nuklon. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.50.

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Volume 63, Issue 1A - January 1986 - "Impulse Killer Ravaged the Farmer's Daughter!" One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. By George McManus. Introduction by William Kennedy. Featuring commentary and analysis by comic historian Bill Blackbeard. JIGGS IS BACK collects in glorious color some of the more memorable episodes in the long and brilliant history of one of America's most popular comic strips. The gag lines hold, the artwork remains stunning, and the laughter just never quits. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing.

By Joe Bob Briggs. Introduction byStephen King.

A collection of reviews by film critic and syndicated newspaper columnist John Bloom, a.k.a. Joe Bob Briggs and future host of the legendary TV series MonsterVision.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in. 326 pages, Text.

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In Central America, Sable and the mercenaries try to find out what's in a secret cargo and prevent a war from starting in "The Gauntlet – Part 2." Script and art by Mike Grell. Cover price $1.25.

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The adventures of Joshua Wolverine MacAlistaire, 19th-century American frontiersman. The secret of New Hope is revealed. Story, art and cover by William Messner-Loebs. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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"The Lawmaster Goes Haywire! (a.k.a. Lawmaster on the Loose)" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #202. Plus: "Loonie's Moon" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #192. Also: "Unamerican Graffiti" (featuring Chopper's first appearance) is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #206-207. And: "Who Killed Pug Ugly?" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #203. Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $1.25.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. By John Wagner and Ron Smith. Collects Judge Dredd Strips from The Daily Star Judge, jury, and executioner all rolled into one, Judge Dredd IS the law in the 22nd century. Follow the adventures of Britain's most popular comic strip hero as he lays down the law in Mega-City One. Stories by John Wagner and Alan Grant. Art by Ron Smith. The back cover includes a full page schematic on Judge Dredd's Lawmaster motorcycle, the machine behind the man. Softcover, 12-in. x 8 1/2-in., 48 Pages, B&W. NOTE: Published by IPC Magazines.

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"Be It Ever So Humble..." is written by Gerry Conway, with art by Luke McDonnell and Bill Wray. Characters: Steel; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]; Elongated Man; Zatanna; Vibe; Gypsy; Vixen (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); Sue Dibny; Dale Gunn; Commander Steel. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. "Be It Ever So Humble..." is written by Gerry Conway, with art by Luke McDonnell and Bill Wray. Characters: Steel; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]; Elongated Man; Zatanna; Vibe; Gypsy; Vixen (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); Sue Dibny; Dale Gunn; Commander Steel. Cover price $0.95.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.75.

Annual 1986 - 1st printing. Meet Michael Knight, a lone crusader on a never-ending battle against injustice. His greatest weapon against evil is his talking car, KITT, a sentient all purpose vehicle with weapons and capabilities undreamed of. This tomb features prose stories, comic stories, information on the heroes and villains of Knight Rider, word puzzles and games, and much more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

January 5, 1986. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Hagar the Horrible (by Dik Browne), Beetle Bailey (by Mort Walker), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Hi and Lois (by Mort Walker and Dik Browne), For Better or Worse (by Lynn Johnston), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Mother Goose and Grimm (by Mike Peters), Prince Valiant (by John Cullen Murphy), Brenda Starr Reporter (by Ramona Fradon and Schmich), Bringing Up Father (by Frank Johnson), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), Bloom County (by Berke Breathed), Frank and Ernest (by Thaves), Geech (by Jerry Bittle), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Don Wilder), Cathy (by Cathy Guisewite), Blondie (by Dean Young and Drake), Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), and Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Frank Thorne. Cover photo by William G.

Wagner features Linda Beveridge as Lann, and artist Frank Thorne himself as Shard. Reprints of the sci-fi adventure strip that originally ran in Heavy Metal magazine. In a decadent space-opera universe, voluptuous super-spy Lann and her aged sidekick Shard investigate the abduction of a gangsters daughters. The trail leads them to Neon-Six, the seedy underbelly of the universe, where they discover a plot that could affect the entire galaxy.

Also featuring a profile of artist Frank Thorne and his models, behind-the-scenes sketches and notes, and storyboards for a proposed Lann movie.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $5.95.

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Cover by Steve Dillon. Written by Steve Moore. Art by Jerry Paris, Garry Leach and Jim Baikie. Laser Eraser and Pressbutton star in "Tsultrine" by Steve Moore (as Pedro Henry), Jerry Paris and Garry Leach. Also: Letters page has background information on characters Ektryn and Zirk. Plus: Twilight World story by Steve Moore and Jim Baikie, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #16. Starring Jay Verlane, Mink Shaneen and Fylar. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

1st printing. Written by Katherine Kurtz. Art by Michael Kaluta. Captain George Lutobo and the crew of the luxury starcrusier Valkyrie must transport four large, blue cats across the galaxy, four very special cats. They possess psychic powers. As murders begin to happen aboard the ship, all the clues point back to these mysterious felines. But when one of the cats comes up dead the Captain and his brave crew embark on a search for a killer among them. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 236 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.95.

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Reprints Legion of Super Heroes (1984 3rd Series) #6. "Silver Linings" spotlights the momentous events that led to Lightning Lass's status as a super-heroine. Plus: her final battle against Lightning Lord! Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Joe Orlando and Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Steve Lightle. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. Reprints Legion of Super Heroes (1984 3rd Series) #6. "Silver Linings" spotlights the momentous events that led to Lightning Lass's status as a super-heroine. Plus: her final battle against Lightning Lord! Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Joe Orlando and Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Steve Lightle. Cover price $0.95.

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Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover. "Has Anyone Noticed a Crisis Going On?" Guest-starring a batch of super-villains! Plus: the return of the Infinite Man! Characters: Legion of Super-Heroes [Brainiac 5; Element Lad; Mon-El; Shadow Lass; Dawnstar; Magnetic Kid; Tellus; Star Boy; Ultra Boy; Lightning Lass; Sun Boy; Dream Girl; White Witch; Blok; Invisible Kid [Jacques Foccart]; Quislet; Wildfire]; Rond Vidar; Kid Psycho (view screen); Supergirl (view screen); Persuader; Sun Emperor; Titania; Silver Slasher; Spider Girl; Hunter; Micro Lad; Circadia Senius; Validus; Infinite Man; Organus; Doctor Regulus; Dr. Gym'll. Written by Paul Levitz, with art and cover by Greg LaRocque and Larry Mahlstedt. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Contest," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty wins a contest sponsored by the local radio station even though Veronica and Reggie both tried to cheat and win the contest. "Pizza de Resistance" half-page Sabrina story. "Pet Parade," script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tries to make money by taking pictures of people's pets. Archie's Jazzy Jackets fashion page. "Simply Wonderful," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica is excited to meet movie star Lance La Lance but she finds out he's way older than she thought. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

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Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie tries to make sense of his friend's new baby sister. Ollie gets a visit from his cousin Li'l Tomboy, who is exactly as much trouble as him, but in girl form. Ollie is a terror while visiting his mother's friend Mrs. Brown. New Baby; On Wings of Song; Lil Lumberjack: Animal Charmer; Visitin; Lil Genius and Lil Tomboy. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian price variant. $1.50 cover price. Softcover digest, 4 7/8" x 6 5/8", 128 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Written by Ann Nocenti. Art by Arthur Adams, Whilce Portacio, and Scott Williams. Cover by Arthur Adams. Deadly Lies; Mojo and Spiral capture Rita and try to use her to locate Longshot; Longshot, a gang of kids and an unlikely ally from Longshot's world, Quark, battle the demonic Magog who has gorged himself on the magic of earth; Longshot discovers that his luck powers have deserted him and he quits the fight in despair; Moping about and generally feeling sorry for himself, he gets another flash of his origin--he was created by the maker, Arize, to be a deadly warrior for the entertainment of the spineless ones but was programmed with a penchant for rebellion; Longshot decides to visit Rita in hopes of getting more answers but finds her home destroyed and Dr. Strange in residence, attracted by the drain of magic on earth. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price - Written by Ann Nocenti. Art by Arthur Adams, Whilce Portacio, and Scott Williams. Cover by Arthur Adams. Deadly Lies; Mojo and Spiral capture Rita and try to use her to locate Longshot; Longshot, a gang of kids and an unlikely ally from Longshot's world, Quark, battle the demonic Magog who has gorged himself on the magic of earth; Longshot discovers that his luck powers have deserted him and he quits the fight in despair; Moping about and generally feeling sorry for himself, he gets another flash of his origin--he was created by the maker, Arize, to be a deadly warrior for the entertainment of the spineless ones but was programmed with a penchant for rebellion; Longshot decides to visit Rita in hopes of getting more answers but finds her home destroyed and Dr. Strange in residence, attracted by the drain of magic on earth. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

A Droid Adventure: Book 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Bonnie Bogart. Art by Amador.

Join R2-D2 and C-3PO in another exciting adventure!

Softcover, 32 pages, full color.

Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Jaime Hernandez. Untitled story, script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Maggie meets Correo and Terry tries to break up Hopey and Maggie. "Holidays in the Sun," script and art by Gilbert Hernandez; Jesus, in prison, fantasizes about the women in his life. At Home With Rick Geary ad. "Queen Rena: Life at 34," script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Rena and Sharkey are rescued by Bull Marie. 1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). Mature readers. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.25.

1st printing. Frankly written and profusely illustrated by noted love authority Matt Groening (creator of The Simpsons and Futurama). Collects comic strips from his other creation - Life in Hell. Groening used Life in Hell to explore a wide range of topics about love, sex, work, and death. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 9-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Cover by Jack Davis. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, Mat Jacobs, Rurik Tyler, Arnie Kogen, Larry Siegel, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Lou Silverstone, Clay Graham, Frank Jacobs, George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, Gerry Gersten, Sam Viviano, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Back to the Future and Cocoon, featuring art by Mort Drucker. Plus a retro spoof of classic sitcom The Honeymooners. A rare latter-day strip by original Mad artists Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, featuring a parody of Glenn Frey's "Smuggler's Blues." Mad's takes on batteries, Miranda rights, and celebrity cameos. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Bleak for the Future; New Uses for Old Batteries; Traveler's Blues; One Not So Fine Day in the Life of Artie Charney; The Mad Nasty File; The Lighter Side of...; Floppy Disk; Truth in Road Signs; The Crummymooners; A "Miranda Law" For Everyday Victims; Horrifying Show-Biz Cliches; One Not So Fine Day in the Life of Seymour Schmendrick; Sicky Minutes Looks at Sex and Violence in America Today!; A Mad Field Guide for Spotting Celebrities at the Movies; Mad's Really Relevant Book of Lists - Volume 2; Laundromat Bingo; One Not So Fine Day in the Life of Harold Qwerty; Kookoon; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

UK Edition. This issue features contributions by Al Jaffee, George Woodbridge, Dave Berg, Paul Coker, Arnie Kogen, Mort Drucker, Larry Siegel, Harvey Kurtzman, Frank Jacobs, Will Elder, Dick De Bartolo, and others. Parodied subjects include Back to the Future, Cocoon, traveler's blues, road signs, laundry mat Bingo, the Miranda Law, 60 Minutes looks at sex and violence in America, The Honeymooners, and more. 32 pages, B&W.

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Volume 70, Issue 1 - January 1986. Cover by R. J. Krupowicz. Fantasy and Science Fiction stories by Stephen Gallagher, Gregory Benford, Robert Charles Wilson, Ken Wisman, Amyas Naegele, Robert J. Tilley, Harvey Jacobs, Richard Mueller. Science article by Isaac Asimov. Softcover. 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, text. Cover price $1.75.

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Stories, art and cover by Ernie Colon. Collects Manimal stories that were originally published in the 1970s fantasy anthology Hot Stuf', with story and art by legendary artist Ernie Colon. A man with beast-like powers seeks revenge on the Nazi commandant who murdered his family. No relation to the short-lived TV series of the same title. Manimal; Manimal: Afterthought; Tender Machine 10061. 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

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Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 21 - 1st printing. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Bolton. Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 21 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Bolton. Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $5.95.

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Doug Moench discusses Six From Sirius II; interview with Larry Hama; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; 4 pages of G.I. Joe character profiles; G.I. Joe. Cover by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover price $0.35.

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Weirdworld is the feature in "The Were-Men of Lord Raven!" Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Craig Russell. Weirdworld pin-ups by Pat Broderick/Alan Weiss and John Buscema/Rudy Nebres. Back-up story: "Elegy." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by David Ross, inks by Bob Wiacek. Appearances by Nick Fury, the Thing (of the Fantastic Four), the Beast, Wonder Man, Wolverine, Captain Marvel, Binary, and Carol Danvers. Russell front cover; Ross back cover. Cover price $1.50.

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"Book II: Transformation and Rebirth!" Researched by Peter Anderson. Wraparound cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. The Official History of the Marvel Universe continues as we witness the very first awesome showdown between the Fantastic Four and the shape-shifting alien Skrulls. Plus, the origins of the Amazing Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk! And, the world will tremble at the rebirth of the Savage Sub-Mariner. Featuring excerpts from Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1, Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #2-4 and Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) #60. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

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Canadian edition with $.1.25 cover price. "Book II: Transformation and Rebirth!" Researched by Peter Anderson. Wraparound cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. The Official History of the Marvel Universe continues as we witness the very first awesome showdown between the Fantastic Four and the shape-shifting alien Skrulls. Plus, the origins of the Amazing Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk! And, the world will tremble at the rebirth of the Savage Sub-Mariner. Featuring excerpts from Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1, Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #2-4 and Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) #60. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.