Comic books October 1987

Story by Rob Sharp. Art by John Welding and Paul Marshall. Cover by Paul Marshall. On the planet Toskin in the far future, the dog-faced secret agent Grun works for a clandestine law-enforcement group called the Bureau of Silent Light, battling criminals and enemy agents alike. The Bride Wore Red. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Cover by George Chastain. Written by Jay Disbrow, Dick Briefer and unknown. Art by Jay Disbrow, Dick Briefer, Bill Madden and Lou Cameron. Reprint horror tales. Featuring: "Ultimate Destiny" by Jay Disbrow, reprinted from Crime Detector (1954) #5; Frankenstein story "The Plant" by Dick Briefer, reprinted from Frankenstein Comics (1945) ##33; untitled Mother Hubbard story with art by Bill Madden, reprinted from Scoop Comics (1941) #3; and "The Secret Fear of Herman Renauld" with art by Lou Cameron, reprinted from Beyond (1950 Ace) #26. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Last 75-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Richard Howell, inks by Dennis Janke. The Widening Gyre, script by Dan Mishkin, pencils by Richard Howell, inks by Carlos Garzon; The man behind Lorraine Frazier's death is revealed. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $6.00

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $4.40

Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. Cover pencils by Richard Howell, inks by Dennis Janke. The Widening Gyre, script by Dan Mishkin, pencils by Richard Howell, inks by Carlos Garzon; The man behind Lorraine Frazier's death is revealed. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $3.70	Add to cart VF- 7.5 $3.70	Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $3.49	Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $3.20
Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, Heathcliff's antics in the public library lead him and Iggy into Fairyland which is filled with elves, dwarves, pixies, gnomes, trolls and other enchanted creatures including a witch in "Elf Service." Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Howard Post & Ruth Leon. Then in "Track Star," Heathcliff helps out the mice in the house who are trying to win a track meet. Script by Tony Franco and art by Warren Kremer & Roberta Edelman. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Olivia. Stories and Art by Yves Chaland, Segrelles, Gallardo, Herikberto, Ruben Pellejero & Jorge Zentner, Peter Kuper, Rick Geary, Segura & Jose Ortiz, Miguel Angel Prado, Daniel Torres and Moebius. Fall 1987. The illustrated fantasy magazine. In this issue: "Freddy Lombard"; The Mercenary returns in "The Sacrifice"; "Crossed Destinies"; "The Creator"; Dieter Lumpen story "A Game of Chance" (reprint); "Untitled" (the actual title); "Edison Is Back"; Hombre in "Man"; "No Respect"; "Tropicana"; and "The Great Chief of the Seattle Tribe Answers the Powerful White Man's Request to Buy the Indians' Land"! 112 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $3.95.

First printing. Written by Ralph Macchio. Art by Hilary Barta, Danny Bulanadi, Alan Kupperberg, Jose Marzan, Pat Redding and Paul Becton. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Second printing. Written by Ralph Macchio. Art by Hilary Barta, Danny Bulanadi, Alan Kupperberg, Jose Marzan, Pat Redding and Paul Becton. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart Fine $6.80

1st printing. By Bob Stevens. A collection of military themed cartoons. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $5.70	Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $5.70	Add to cart Fine $4.80	Add to cart FN 6.0 $4.80
Add to cart CGC 9.6 $41.00 View scan Paper: White Label #4372246016 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

"X-Tremes!" Guest-starring X-Factor (Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Ice Man). Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane and Jim Sanders III. The Incredible Hulk vs. X-Factor! Seen as the Hulk, Bruce Banner is thought to be a mutant, so the mutant hunting X-Terminators are called in to handle this menace. Little does the mutant fearing public realize but the X-Terminators are in fact the original X-Men. Cyclops, Jean Grey, Ice Man, Beast, and the high flying Angel, now known as X-Factor, use the mutant hysteria as a cover to find and help mutants. The Hulk could care less, he just wants to smash something. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 1st printing. "X-Tremes!" Guest-starring X-Factor (Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Ice Man). Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane and Jim Sanders III. The Incredible Hulk vs. X-Factor! Seen as the Hulk, Bruce Banner is thought to be a mutant, so the mutant hunting X-Terminators are called in to handle this menace. Little does the mutant fearing public realize but the X-Terminators are in fact the original X-Men. Cyclops, Jean Grey, Ice Man, Beast, and the high flying Angel, now known as X-Factor, use the mutant hysteria as a cover to find and help mutants. The Hulk could care less, he just wants to smash something. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

2nd and later printings. Introduction by George Lucas. Superbly illustrated with hundreds of photos, paintings, and frame enlargements, along with technical B&W illustrations, and a complete glossary. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 280 pages, full color.

Add to cart NM- 9.2 $5.10 View scan

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

Cover pencils by Vince Argondezzi, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Eye!, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Vince Argondezzi, inks by Rodin Rodriguez and Alfredo Alcala; Jade launches a new movie career, alongside Thog the Magnificent! Hourman gets a new costume! And Northwind returns and gathers Infinity, Inc. together to fight potentially the greatest threat they've ever faced: the Silver Scarab! 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $5.10 View scan

Add to cart FN 6.0 $4.90 View scan

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $4.90 View scan

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 $1.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.80

Add to cart Very Fine $4.80

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $4.20

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $4.20

"Counter Force!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bright (layouts) and Bob Layton (inks). Cover by Bob Layton. Clayton Wilson (aka Force) is tired of working for Justin Hammer! However he knows he will need protection if he leaves Mr. Hammer's employ! So Force flies to Stark Enterprises and asks Iron Man for help! Shell-Head agrees to protect Force, but insists that Clayton turn himself into the authorities first! Tony and Rhodey accompany Force to the Los Angeles police station for safety! Unfortunately, several minutes later the Beetle, Blacklash, and Blizzard arrive at the same police station for the opposite of safety! How are Tony and Rhodey going to stop three super-villains without either set of armor? A beleaguered Force hopes they find a way! First appearances of Rae LaCoste and the new Blizzard (aka Donald Gill). Cameo appearances by Mrs. Arbogast and Justin Hammer. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $4.80

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Counter Force!" Part 1 of 2. Story by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. Iron Man's armored adversary Force has left Justin Hammer's employ. The only problem is if he removes his armor, he'll die. Will Tony help an enemy who has tried to kill him in the past? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Stories, art and cover by Scott Saavedra. In the world of the future, Dr. Radium follows the spirit of scientific inquiry, usually to the regret of his long-suffering assistant Roy. The Doctor enlarges himself in Big Science; The Exceptional Adventures of Gunther Goodthrust and His Dood-Dads from Mars. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49	Add to cart Fine $6.00

"24 hours, part 2". Part 2 of 2. Cover by Mike Grell and Lurene Haines. Story by Mike Grell. Pencils by George Booker. Inks by Val Mayerik. Eden Kendall's son Adam is on the run with Jon's client Shareen. Staying one step ahead of their pursuers and Jon, they finally make it back to Jon's place, just in time for a showdown. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Dr. Quest and family travel to a paradise island for a vacation but what awaits them is no vacation in "Another Stuart Gold Production." Script by William Messner-Loebs and art by Marc Hempel, Mark Wheatley & Kathryn Mayer. Issue also has a Jonny Quest pinup and wraparound cover. Cover price $1.75.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. "Chronicles of Judge Dredd: Book 30!" Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W.

b&w. Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart Fine $5.40

Add to cart Fine $5.40

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $4.10

Cover pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Rex W. Lindsey. "Out of This World," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Tom Moore; Visiting space aliens give Jughead a teleportation device. "Jughead's Family Tree," script and art by Rod Ollerenshaw; Four examples of Jughead's ancestors and their unique accomplishments. "In Search of the Beat," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Tom Moore; Inspired by an album he picked up at a garage sale, Jughead goes in search of an old jazz drummer. "Collector's Dream," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Tom Moore; Jughead gives Souphead some pointers on comic book collecting and speculating. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart Good $2.50

Add to cart Good $2.50

Canadian price variant. 95¢ cover price. Cover pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Tom Moore. "Out of This World" script by Rod Ollerenshaw. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

"To Protect and Serve!" Story by D.G. Chichester and Margaret Clark. Art by Tom Grindberg, and Rick Bryant. Back to full power Justice sets out to stop gun-totting madmen before they can kill again. It's a new beginning for the enigmatic hero who is the judge, jury, and executioner of those who would visit evil on others. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Captain Marvel battles Martian Manhunter, the Creeper tries to help Dr. Fate take down the Gray Man, and the rest of the Justice League contend with numerous Gray Men in "Massacre In Gray". Part 2 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Al Gordon. Cameo by Hal Jordan. Maguire/Gordon cover. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. Captain Marvel battles Martian Manhunter, the Creeper tries to help Dr. Fate take down the Gray Man, and the rest of the Justice League contend with numerous Gray Men in "Massacre In Gray". Part 2 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Al Gordon. Cameo by Hal Jordan. Maguire/Gordon cover. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

While waiting for her surgery to take place, Blazer learns about her mother and her last adventure from Challenger in "Father's Day." Script by Tony Isabella and art by Mike Gustovich. Back cover has a Blazer pinup. Cover price $1.50.

Mexican series. 4 1/2" x 7", 36 pages, B&W, Spanish language.

Mexican series. 4 1/2" x 7", 36 pages, B&W, Spanish language.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $4.00

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $3.00

Cover pencils by John S. Lucas. The Crown Jewel Affair, script by Susan Berkley, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; While Katy, Gloria and Lucki are in Belgravia doing a photo shoot they nab a jewel thief. Paper doll pages, fashions submitted by fans. Advertisement for The New Archies TV show. Suits Me Fine, script by Susan Berkley, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; When Katy and Sis go to the beach, they inadvertently become muses for a sand sculpture contest. Calendar for August and September 1987. Membership ad and application for the Katy Keene Fan Club. Goldy Oldies, script by George Gladir, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; Gloria swaps Katy's swim suits with a set of vintage ones for an upcoming photo shoot. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Final Issue. "Watch your Step!" Story by Terry Kavanagh and Ron Altaville. Art by Rod Whigham and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Mike Mignola. A rival team challenges the Kickers to a race across wildness terrain. But what Jack discovers out in the wilds chills him to his very core and makes his friends doubt his sanity. Could this be the end of Kickers, Inc.? NOTE: Mr. Magnificent's adventures continue in DP-7 (1986) #21. Cover price $0.75.

Preview Issue. Cover by Andy Ice. Stories and art by William Van Horn, Robert Crabb, and Tim Tobolski. An anthology offering funny animal spoofs, with each issue a special theme. This is the Preview issue, featuring short one-page and one-panel gags and parodies. When Titans Bleep; Bambo. Final issue of the series. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Art by Jim Davis, Dik Browne, Mort Walker, etc .The Sunday comic strips in comic book form. Newspaper insert. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in. 24 pages full color

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. You Don't Need Drugs public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Jack and the Escalator," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jack trades his comic book collection for some magic pizza pie crusts which turn into an escalator. Archie's Club News. "No Contest," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina's aunts are scandalized at the swimsuit Sabrina wears to a bathing beauty contest, but she wins in spite of their magical interference. "The Fat Cat!", script by Bill Webb, Jr., pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Melody is frantic because she thinks she's overweight, but fortunately it's all due to a broken scale. The New Archies ad. "Billboard Mentality," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie wants Pop to give him a job, and he has all kinds of great ideas for advertising, but they end up costing much more money than they bring in in business. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Story, Art and Cover by Sanpei Shirato. Compelled to join the watarishu, Kamui clings desperately to his ideal of absolute independence! A genuine ninja story. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

The Island of Sugaru: Chapter 5 - Story, Art and Cover by Sanpei Shirato. Can Kamui allow emotions and a desire for revenge to overshadow his quest for freedom? A genuine ninja story. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Reprints Legion of Super Heroes (1984 3rd Series) #27. "Going Home." A look at the personal sides of four Legionnaires in a series of vignettes which give new insight into the lives of the 30th century heroes. Also, a new Legionnaire is officially elected into the fold! Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Greg LaRocque, Gene Colan, Colleen Doran, Shawn McManus, Mike DeCarlo and Arne Starr. Characters: Legion of Super-Heroes [Sensor Girl [Projectra]; Element Lad; White Witch; Colossal Boy; Star Boy; Dream Girl; Quislet; Dawnstar; Wildfire; Timber Wolf; Blok; Invisible Kid [Jacques Foccart]; Lightning Lass; Shrinking Violet; Phantom Girl; Sun Boy; Polar Boy; Tellus; Magnetic Kid]; Shvaughn Erin; Mordru; Yera Allon; Marte Allon; Wynn Allon; Saturn Girl; Lightning Lad; Graym Ranzz; Computo. Cover pencils by Luke McDonnell. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $2.50

Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. Reprints Legion of Super Heroes (1984 3rd Series) #27. "Going Home." A look at the personal sides of four Legionnaires in a series of vignettes which give new insight into the lives of the 30th century heroes. Also, a new Legionnaire is officially elected into the fold! Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Greg LaRocque, Gene Colan, Colleen Doran, Shawn McManus, Mike DeCarlo and Arne Starr. Characters: Legion of Super-Heroes [Sensor Girl [Projectra]; Element Lad; White Witch; Colossal Boy; Star Boy; Dream Girl; Quislet; Dawnstar; Wildfire; Timber Wolf; Blok; Invisible Kid [Jacques Foccart]; Lightning Lass; Shrinking Violet; Phantom Girl; Sun Boy; Polar Boy; Tellus; Magnetic Kid]; Shvaughn Erin; Mordru; Yera Allon; Marte Allon; Wynn Allon; Saturn Girl; Lightning Lad; Graym Ranzz; Computo. Cover pencils by Luke McDonnell. Cover price $1.00.

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Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $2.49	Add to cart Fine $2.50	Add to cart Fine $2.50

The heroes of the future think back on some of their pasts as Colossal Boy remembers his origin and Gigi recalls days at the Science Police Academy and "The One That Got Away." Characters: Legion of Super-Heroes [Sun Boy; Colossal Boy (flashback); Cosmic Boy (flashback); Chameleon Boy (flashback)]; Gigi Cusimano; Wynn Allon (flashback); Marte Allon (flashback); Calcu-Lad (intro) (flashback). Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Curt Swan, Greg LaRocque, Romeo Tanghal and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Steve Lightle. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00	Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00	Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $3.90	Add to cart Fine $3.60
Add to cart Fine $3.60

"There's No Substitute for the Real Thing." The Dominators are planning a sneak attack on Earth while most of the Legion is off-planet! Now it's up to Cosmic Boy and Night Girl to assemble a new Legion of Substitute Heroes in time to block the invasion! Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Greg LaRocque, Mike DeCarlo and Arne Starr. Characters: Legion of Super-Heroes [Polar Boy; Timber Wolf(cameo); Blok (cameo); Shrinking Violet (cameo)]; Legion of Substitute Heroes [Cosmic Boy; Night Girl; Comet Queen; Bouncing Boy; Karate Kid [Myg]; Duo Damsel]; Visi-Lad (intro); Dominators; Ambassador Relnic; Legion Academy [Visi-Lad (intro); Laurel Kent (cameo); Power Boy [Jed Rikane] (cameo); Shadow Kid (cameo); Westerner (intro) (cameo); Lamprey (cameo); Nightwind (cameo); Mandalla (intro) (cameo)]. Painted cover by Ken Steacy. Deluxe format. Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00	Add to cart Very Fine $8.00	Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $3.20	Add to cart Fine $3.00
Add to cart Very Good $2.50

How to Take Over a Planet: Part 1 - Written by Kurt Busiek. Art and Cover by James W. Fry & Doug Hazlewood. Going public! Starring the Liberty Project (Cimarron, Slick, Crackshot, Burnout, Johnny Savage), Wayne Linnier, Howard Becker and the Seraphim (Aliff, Znaid, Krul, Dofan, Trill, Trell). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.