Comic books May 1988

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Cover art by Mike Grell. The Champions [Part 2] starring Green Arrow, script by Mike Grell, pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin; GA and Fyers are in a deadly race to retrieve a radioactive biological weapon for the respective Communist countries who hired them. Suggested for Mature Readers. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $4.80

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Add to cart FN 6.0 $2.50

Cover art by Gil Kane. The Ultimate Testament, script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mark Farmer; Corps battle Goldface, Sinestro, and Myrwhydden; Oa is destroyed as the main Power Battery is unable to sustain the many Power Rings; Only a very few are left after this battle; The stage is set for Hal Jordan to be the central GL in Action Comics Weekly. 52 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.00

Add to cart FN 6.0 $9.60

Canadian edition with $2.00 cover price. Cover art by Gil Kane. The Ultimate Testament, script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mark Farmer; Corps battle Goldface, Sinestro, and Myrwhydden; Oa is destroyed as the main Power Battery is unable to sustain the many Power Rings; Only a very few are left after this battle; The stage is set for Hal Jordan to be the central GL in Action Comics Weekly. 52 pgs Cover price $2.00.

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The conclusion of the story of Tommy Nuncio as narrated by Detective Wiggins in an untitled story. Matt Wagner, the creator of Grendel uses a different layout arrangement in this issue. Script and art by Matt Wagner. Issue also has the Mage in "Interlude - Finale." Script and art by Matt Wagner. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.75.

Signed and numbered by Matt Wagner and Arnold & Jacob Pander - Comico Edition - 1st printing. Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Arnold & Jacob Pander, and Jay Geldhof. Collecting the immensely popular first story arc from Matt Wagner's ongoing Grendel Series. Christine Spar has followed in her "grandfather's" footsteps by becoming a bestselling author. While Hunter Rose wrote about romance, Christine wrote about his private life in "Grendel: Devil by the Deed." Little did she know that a grotesque Kabuki performer would force her to become that which she most despises. New enemies are met, and old rivals are rekindled when Christine is possessed by the Grendel force! Hardcover, full color. Mature Readers NOTE: Limited to 2,000 copies.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

Comico Edition - 1st printing. Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Arnold, Jacob Pander, and Jay Geldhof. Collecting the immensely popular first story arc from Matt Wagner's ongoing Grendel Series. Christine Spar has followed in her "grandfather's" footsteps by becoming a bestselling author. While Hunter Rose wrote about romance, Christine wrote about his private life in "Grendel: Devil by the Deed." Little did she know that a grotesque Kabuki performer would force her to become that which she most despises. New enemies are met, and old rivals are rekindled when Christine is possessed by the Grendel force! Softcover, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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With the Demon Gate still open, Grimjack battles the demons as they try to take over Cynosure in "Blood Rite." Script by John Ostrander and art by Tom Mandrake & Jim McDermott. Issue also has "Munden's Bar – In Charge" with script by John Ostrander and art by Dave Hoover & Sam Grainger. Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty (physically) but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. This issue features "A Groo's Best Friend" in which a depressed Groo seeks a new dog. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragones. Cover price $1.00.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+.

Add to cart Very Good $3.20

1st printing. Story and art by David Boswell. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $4.95.

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Add to cart VF 8.0 $5.49

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $4.60

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $4.60

Written by Jamie Delano. Art by John Ridgway. Cover by Dave McKean. When Johnny Comes Marching Home; John Constantine must deal with a Midwestern town that suffered due to the Vietnam War and is now going to suffer again. 36 pages, full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Auction Item: CGC 9.2 View scans Auction opens April 22 Paper: White Label #4385887012

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $81.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4385838017 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

"Beyond Redemption." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. Bruce, Rick, and Quartermain stumble upon Banner's estranged wife, Betty. Problem is she is being pursued by giant killer androids. Boy, this sure would be a good time for one of Banner's signature transformations. Plus, witness the ultimate fate of Craig Sanders and Samuel John LaRoquette the former Hulkbusters. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Beyond Redemption." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. Bruce, Rick, and Quartermain stumble upon Banner's estranged wife, Betty. Problem is she is being pursued by giant killer androids. Boy, this sure would be a good time for one of Banner's signature transformations. Plus, witness the ultimate fate of Craig Sanders and Samuel John LaRoquette the former Hulkbusters. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

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52-page giant Double-Sized Anniversary Spectacular. Cover pencils by Vince Argondezzi, inks by Mike Bair; Hector Hall recounts how he became the Sandman when the nightmares Brute and Glob intercepted his spirit on its way to the afterlife and placed him in the body formerly owned by the late Dr Garrett Sanford; Then, after Skyman's 61st birthday party, the reunited Infinity, Inc. have to take on the denizens of an extradimensional 'Fairyland' and its rulers, the Loreli, the dwarf Rumplestiltskin...and the Wizard! 52 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Written by Ann Nocenti. Art by Bret Blevins and Al Williamson. The Royal Family is expecting an heir. But what tragic sacrifice will Black Bolt and Medusa have to make in order to save the life of their unborn child. And, what does the Black Bolt's sinister brother, Maximus, have planned for the child? Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

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Volume 65, Issue 5A - May 1988 - "The Gentle Giant Was a Lust-Crazed Serial Killer!" 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.

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Armor Wars. Part 6 of 8. "The Day the Hero Died!" Story by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. Finally, the details behind Project: Firepower are revealed. Firepower is, simply put, a one unit army corp with enough firepower to level a small country. When Iron Man arrives to confront this latest theft of his super technology he soon realizes he is completely over matched. Iron Man and Firepower engage in a battle that only one of them will walk away from. By the end of this issue you will see the end of Iron Man as we know him. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Armor Wars. Part 6 of 8. "The Day the Hero Died!" Story by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. Finally, the details behind Project: Firepower are revealed. Firepower is, simply put, a one unit army corp with enough firepower to level a small country. When Iron Man arrives to confront this latest theft of his super technology he soon realizes he is completely over matched. Iron Man and Firepower engage in a battle that only one of them will walk away from. By the end of this issue you will see the end of Iron Man as we know him. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Stories and art by Bernie Mireault, Joe Matt, and Matt Wagner. Cover by Bernie Mireault. Mireaults Jammer, an ordinary man in an altered jogging suit, encounters offbeat superhero action and slice-of-life adventures. The Jammer prevents a bank robbery, and winds up in jail for his efforts. Jammer pinups by Matt and Wagner. 40 pages, Full Color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart NM- 9.2 $6.50 View scan

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The Prisoner of Starkgrau, Part 2. Story by William Messner-Loebs. Art by Marc Hempel and Mark Wheatley. Cover by Marc Hempel and Mark Wheatley. An adaptation of the beloved cartoon series from Now Comics. Dr. Quest switches places with a prince in order to protect his throne from an evil usurper. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

UK Edition

NOTE: This contains different content than #16US Edition.

NOTE: The releases in the U.S. and U.K. got out of sync starting with #15, so the U.S. market doubled up issue numbering for 21/22 and 23/24 to catch up.

Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

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US Edition - "City of the Damned" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Kim Raymond, Steve Dillon and Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #403-406. Plus: "Uncle Ump's Umpty Candy" is written by John Wagner, with art by Mike McMahon; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #145. Cover by Bart Sears and Mark Pennington.

NOTE: This issue has the same content as #17UK.

NOTE: The releases in the U.S. and U.K. got out of sync starting with #15, so the U.S. market doubled up issue numbering for 21/22 and 23/24 to catch up.

Cover price $1.25.

UK Edition

NOTE: This contains different content than #16US Edition.

NOTE: The releases in the U.S. and U.K. got out of sync starting with #15, so the U.S. market doubled up issue numbering for 21/22 and 23/24 to catch up.

Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $7.49

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

Add to cart Fine $6.00

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US Edition - "Dredd Angel" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #377-381; continued next issue. Cover by Bart Sears.

NOTE: This issue has the same content as #18UK.

NOTE: The releases in the U.S. and U.K. got out of sync starting with #15, so the U.S. market doubled up issue numbering for 21/22 and 23/24 to catch up.

Cover price $1.25.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. "Chronicles of Judge Dredd: Book 33!" Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

Stories by Bruce Jones. Art by Hal Jones, credited as Dragan Flaesc. Cover by Dave Stevens. Blackthorne presents new adventures inspired by the classic jungle adventure comics of the 1930s and 40s, and featuring two of their most enduring characters: Sheena, Queen of the Jungle and Kaanga, Jungle Lord. Terrific cover by longtime Sheena fan and beloved good-girl artist Dave Stevens. Sheena, Queen of the Jungle; Kaanga, Jungle Lord. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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"Hero Worship!" Story by Peter David. Art by Lee Weeks and Mike Gustovich. Justice battles a dangerous cult that has taken a small town hostage. Includes a special Justice pin-up. Cover price $1.25.

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When the Suicide Squad heads to the Soviet Union to save Nemesis, President Reagan calls on the Justice League to intervene in "Collision Course". Part 1 of 2, continued in Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) #13. Plot and pencils by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, inks by Al Gordon. Amanda Waller, Red Star. Steve Leialoha/Gordon cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $5.20

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Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. When the Suicide Squad heads to the Soviet Union to save Nemesis, President Reagan calls on the Justice League to intervene in "Collision Course". Part 1 of 2, continued in Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) #13. Plot and pencils by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, inks by Al Gordon. Amanda Waller, Red Star. Steve Leialoha/Gordon cover. Cover price $1.00.

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Blazer and Youthquake, unchanged by Hamilton, try to escape, but find escaping from an island difficult in "And Four to Go." Script by Doug Murray and art by Rik Levins & Mike Gustovich. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

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Add to cart Fine $6.00

Kilgore By Nite. Story by Steve Jarvis. Art by Brian Chin. Cover by Brian Chin. During World War II, Colonel Kilgore is in charge of defense in the San Francisco bay area, but he's really more interested in women and booze. Kilgore has a night on the town at Fisherman's Wharf. Final issue of the series. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Written by James Vance. Art by Dan Burr. Cover by Harvey Kurtzman and Pete Poplaski. The award-winning saga of hobo life during the Great Depression. Taken under the wing of Sam, the hobo called the King of Spain, Freddie learns that the Joker is still after them both. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $10.25

Add to cart Fine $7.70

1st printing. All new exciting conclusion to the KYRA saga! and "Kageena's End!" Plus a special photo pin-up section. Softcover, 32 pages, B&W Cover price $6.95.

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

The Sunday comic strips in comic book form. 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Hi and Lois (by Mort Walker and Dik Browne), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Beetle Bailey (by Mort Walker), The Born Loser (by Art Sansom), Hagar the Horrible (by Dik Browne), The Family Circus (by Bil Keane), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Mother Goose and Grimm (by Mike Peters), Blondie (by Dean Young and Stan Drake), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), For Better or Worse (by Lynn Johnston), Peanuts (by Charles Schulz), Crankshaft (by Batiuk and Ayers), Frank and Ernest (by Thaves), Ziggy (by Tom Wilson), Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Bringing Up Father (by Frank Johnson), Calvin and Hobbes (by Bill Watterson), Gasoline Alley (by Jim Scancarelli), The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), Garfield (by Jim Davis), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), The Far Side (by Gary Larson), and Geech (by Jerry Bittle). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

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The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Hi and Lois (by Mort Walker and Dik Browne), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Beetle Bailey (by Mort Walker), The Born Loser (by Art Sansom), Hagar the Horrible (by Dik Browne), The Family Circus (by Bil Keane), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Mother Goose and Grimm (by Mike Peters), Blondie (by Dean Young and Stan Drake), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), For Better or Worse (by Lynn Johnston), Peanuts (by Charles Schulz), Crankshaft (by Batiuk and Ayers), Frank and Ernest (by Thaves), Ziggy (by Tom Wilson), Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Bringing Up Father (by Frank Johnson), Calvin and Hobbes (by Bill Watterson), Gasoline Alley (by Jim Scancarelli), The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), Garfield (by Jim Davis), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), The Far Side (by Gary Larson), and Geech (by Jerry Bittle). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

Written by Jack Kirby (plot), Michael Thibodeaux and David Schwartz. Art by Michael Thibodeaux and Martin Lasick (inking assist). Cover by Frank Frazetta. Featuring an untitled story. Plus: "The Meeting of the Masters" article on Jack Kirby and Frank Frazetta, including a photo of the two. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart Fine $4.80

"On the Fourth Hand" - Part 1 of 5. A secret conspiracy is formed within the Legion! What is their mysterious motive? Characters: Legion of Super-Heroes [Brainiac 5; Mon-El; Polar Boy; Tellus; Chameleon Boy; Ultra Boy; Shadow Lass; Phantom Girl; Dawnstar; Sun Boy; Colossal Boy; Saturn Girl; Blok; Magnetic Kid; Timber Wolf]; Atmos; Bouncing Boy; Duo Damsel. Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Greg LaRocque, Pat Broderick and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Ken Steacy. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.