Comic books May 1988

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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.

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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.

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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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"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.

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Rebel Rebel - Written by Kurt Busiek. Art and Cover by James W. Fry & Doug Hazlewood. The Liberty Project is shattered as a member of the team falls! They may be disbanding...but don't miss their return in Total Eclipse (1988 Eclipse) #1. Starring the Liberty Project (Cimarron, Slick, Crackshot, Burnout, Johnny Savage), Wayne Linnier, Howard Becker and Ellen Linderbee. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Trouble on the Double" Part I, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; While Mr. Weatherbee is away the Vice Principal enacts strict policies and prevents Dilton from delivering his project to the science fair. Sunkist Fun Fruits ad with Archie and his friends. Archie's Club News. "Style Guile" half-page Sabrina story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Trouble on the Double" Part II starring Archie Andrews, Jughead Jones, Vice Principal Howitzer, Waldo Weatherbee, Dilton Doiley, Superintendent Herkimer Hassle, and Mr. Svenson, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "It's in the Bag!" activity page. Statement Of Ownership; Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months 153,696; Actual no. of copies of single issue published nearest to filing date 152,244. "Ski the World," script and pencils by Kathleen Webb, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica takes the gang skiing in Hawaii, Japan and Tanzania. A Public Service Message from Archie Comics about AIDS awareness. "Raiders of the Fruity Pebbles" cereal ad with The Flintstones. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 74, Issue 5- May 1988. Science Fiction and fantasy stories featuring "The Color of Neanderthal Eyes" by James Tiptree Jr., and stories by Harlan Ellison, James Morrow, and Charles Platt. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, Text Only. Cover price $1.75.

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Story: Kazuya Kudo. Art: Ryoichi Ikegami. Ryu's orders include not only the destruction of Mai and her father--now he wants Kaieda dead as well! Featuring Part 45: "The Assault Begins" and Part 46: "Danger Approaching." Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

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Story: Kazuya Kudo. Art: Ryoichi Ikegami. Ryu tantalizes Shuichi with a promise of safety and happiness for Mai. Will Shuichi accept Ryu's terms? Featuring Part 47: "When a Devil Whispers" and Part 48: "The Assassination Order." Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

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In his own series at last, the JLI's leader explores his mysterious past, from his beginning on Mars to today. Guest-starring Batman. Script by J.M. DeMatteis, with art and cover by Mark Badger. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

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Article on 'What If Iron Man Had Been a Traitor?'; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Epic Spotlight: The Shadow Line Saga; interview with Walt Simonson; The Shadow Line Saga cover by Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Mike Zeck. Shoot-Out in Central Park!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Punisher interferes in Spidey's battle with the Tarantula on a cruise ship, allowing the bad guy to get away; Spidey and the Punisher team up to track down and bring in Tarantula; Harry discovers that Peter Parker is Spider-Man. Enter Forbush-Man!...or..."Trapped In a World He Never Made"! starring Spider-Ham, script by Michael Eury, pencils by Ron Zalme, inks by Pierre Fournier; Forbush-Man is trying to get the Rhino's autograph when the villain punts him into the Spider-Ham universe; His arrival accidentally turns Peter Porker's dry cleaner into a powerful baddie and Spider-Ham has to bring the Ironing Boar down; Once the battle is over, Spider-Ham sends Forbush-Man home. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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"Lifetime, Part 2" - Written by George Caragonne. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. Can it be? The sinister Skeletor -- the Master of the Universe?! And a second Prince Adam in Eternia?! Unless He-Man can regain his sword and power, Eternia will never be the same again! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Issue #1. May 1988. Written by Sylvie Rancourt and illustrated by Jacques Boivin. 6.75" x 10.25". 32 pages. Black and white. Adult. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover by Garry Leach. Stories and Art by Mick Anglo Studios. Reprints. In this issue: The origin of Young Miracleman in "How Dicky Dauntless Became Young Miracleman"! Plus: "Young Miracleman and the Plague"! And: Miracleman vs. Gargunza in "Miracleman and the Golden Apples," reprinted from Marvelman (1954) UK #361. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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The Brides of Mister X, Part 2: New Veneer. Story by Jeffrey Morgan. Art by Shane Oakley and Diti Katona. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. The return of the influential, visually arresting series created by designer Dean Motter. Mister X relishes the chance to redesign his ruined city – but someone else has the same idea. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

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Vol. 77 # 12. Official publication of the Society of American Magicians. Demonstrations, news, and announcements. Part Harry Blackstone Jr. photo cover. Magazine format, black and white; 48 pages on white paper. No cover price.

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Comic book version of the animated TV series about the Muppet Babies – Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Scooter, Skeeter, Rowlf, Animal and all of the extraordinary friends who pop into their lives. In this issue, the Muppet Babies visit the museum to check out the new exhibit – "The Weirdest Thing in the World." But this is a museum of mystery where you're supposed to figure out things for yourselves. So the Muppet Babies try to do that in "The Museum of Natural Mystery." Script by Laura Hitchcock and art by Marie Severin. Issue also has "Nannies on the Loose" in which Piggy wonders how it feels to be a nanny and decides to try to find out. Script by Laura Hitchcock and art by Marie Severin & Jacqueline Roettcher. And then in "Piggy's Charm School," Piggy teaches the other Muppet Babies about being witty, charming and delightful. Script by Laura Hitchcock and art by Marie Severin & Jacqueline Roettcher. Issue has a Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation which states that the average monthly total paid circulation for the preceding 12 months was 59,167 issues. Cover price $1.00.

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Lieutenant Alarnick wants to cover himself in glory--by having his men wipe out a peaceful Vietnamese village! Can his men change his mind? And more importantly, when Alarnick's plan takes an unexpected turn, can they save his life? "Bombs Bursting" is written by Doug Murray, with art by Wayne Vansant and Geof Isherwood. Cover by John Beatty. Cover price $1.25.

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1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Nam (1986-1993) #5-8.

Written by Doug Murray. Art by Michael Golden and John Beatty.

Frontline heroism contrasts with base camp corruption when Ed Marks embarks on his first patrol as a corporal, and his superior, Sgt. Polkow, confronts the base's corrupt Master Sergeant. Plus, Corporal Ed Marks learns how war is waged in the middle of the rainy season of Vietnam.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

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Cover by Henry Scarpelli. "Diamond and Girls," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty is on the school baseball team, but the boys don't want her to take their position. Sunkist Fun Fruits ad with the Archie gang. Archie Annual Digest ad. "Picture Perfect," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; While on an outing for art class, Reggie tries to ruin Archie's painting. "The Scrub Team," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie's class has a pet wash to raise money for charity. Archie's Club News. "Country Cookin'", script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; The gang decides to go out in the country for a picnic, but Jughead eats all the food on the way. AIDs awareness public service announcement with the Archie gang. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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First $1.00 issue cover price issue. Painted cover art by Carl Potts. Redemption, script by Chris Claremont (plot) and Louise Simonson (script), pencils by Bo Hampton, inks by Joe Rubinstein; Magik has a really bizarre dream, in which she saves the X-Men; she then begins to contemplate going after Forge, whom she believes killed the X-Men. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. First $1.00 issue cover price issue. Painted cover art by Carl Potts. Redemption, script by Chris Claremont (plot) and Louise Simonson (script), pencils by Bo Hampton, inks by Joe Rubinstein; Magik has a really bizarre dream, in which she saves the X-Men; she then begins to contemplate going after Forge, whom she believes killed the X-Men. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Reprints New Teen Titans (1984-1996 2nd Series) #29 - "Revelation!" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Robin (Jason Todd), Flash (Wally West), and Robotman (of the Doom Patrol). Cameos by Batman, Green Lantern (John Stewart), Star Spangled Kid, Doctor Midnight, and Booster Gold. Written by Marv Wolfman and Paul Levitz. Art by Eduardo Barreto and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Rob Liefeld & George Perez. The arch villain Brother Blood has returned and he's reestablishing his power base. How can the Titans hope to quell this growing evil when two of their own, Nightwing and Raven, stand at Blood's right hand? It looks like it's time to call in some back up. Cover price $1.00.

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"Fear Itself!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Curt Swan and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by George Perez. It's the ultimate battle of wills, as Raven and Phobia of the Brotherhood of Evil face off in the realm of the mind. NOTE: This issue is miss credited. It says that Eduardo Barreto did the pencils, when in fact it was Curt Swan who penciled this issue. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $1.75.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects New Teen Titans (1980-1988) (Tales of... Vol. 1) #39-44 and Annual #3.

Written by MARV WOLFMAN. Art by GEORGE PÉREZ, DICK GIORDANO, MIKE DECARLO, AND ROMEO TANGHAL. Cover by GEORGE PÉREZ.

Collecting some of DC's best-selling comics of the '80s - This classic trade paperback features the retirement of Robin and Kid Flash, the birth of Nightwing, and the introduction of Jericho! For more information, see the feature article.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

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"Kreed." Story by Mike Baron. Art and cover by Paul Smith. Nexus and Judah set off for the bowl shaped world, and of course they encounter The Badger on the way. While on Ylum, Mars's agents come into conflict with Kreed, with none of the combatants coming through unscathed. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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"Force from Force!" Written by Mark Ellis. Art by Gabriel Morrisette. This story ties directly with Adventurers #1. Nightwind delivers the First Key of Telku to Tarrus. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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Charles Xavier is a powerful mutant whose dream is that mutants and humans can coexist in peace. To protect this dream against those who would destroy it he formed the X-Men, Cyclops, Phoenix, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Wolverine. This index breaks down the heroes, villains, storylines, and the talents that brought them to you. Issue #6 gives the run down on Uncanny X-Men #109-124 and Marvel Treasury Edition #26. Featuring the 1st John Byrne issue and the 1st appearances of Alpha Flight and Hellfire Club. Information compiled by George Olshevsky. Edited by Howard Mackie. 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

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Spider-Man, Hulk, and Captain America Cover - 2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Robert Overstreet. America's leading expert on comic book prices presents an all-new Comic Book Companion. This compact edition gives current values for all the new comics and a complete record of contemporary comic books and graphic novels. Written and extensively researched by Robert M. Overstreet, America's #1 authority on comics and comic book collecting, this indispensible, portable, and affordable companion features the most updated pricing information on your favorite comics, from the 1950s to today's latest issues. Softcover, 4-in. x 5 1/2-in., 530 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Story and Art by Mike Peters. Whether he's drag racing a Greyhound bus, or putting jello in the fish bowl, loveable Grimm is sure to win your heart and tickle your funny bone. Softcover, 72 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

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1st printing. Stories and art by Reed Waller and Kate Worley. Black and white, 36 pages. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.00.

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2nd or later printing by Kitchen Sink or Fantagraphics. Stories and art by Reed Waller and Kate Worley. Black and white, 36 pages. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.00.

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Story by Mike Dimpsey. Art by Ken Steacy and Andrew Pratt. Cover by Ken Steacy. A controversial (to fans) adaptation of the beloved manga and anime series from Now Comics. Astro Boy deals with the aftermath of the robot circus and the robot rights movement. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

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Hero in a Bucket - Written by John Wagner and Alan Grant. Art by Cam Kennedy and Steve Montano. Cover by Cam Kennedy. Though dying, Kaine Salinger is determined to make good on her promise to Yancy Queeg...by killing him! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Add to cart Very Fine $3.40

The Ghost Who Walks is a jungle legend, the twentieth Phantom in the line of adventurers stretching back to the 14th century! Now, a descendant of the thirteenth Phantom's bitterest enemy comes forward to plague the Phantom in this jungle adventure. Written by Peter David, with art by Joe Orlando and Dennis Janke. Cover by Orlando and Dave Gibbons. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover by Brian Bolland. Written by Donne Avenell and Norman Worker. Art by Dave Gibbons and Brian Bolland. Reprints Powerbolt stories originally published in Nigeria in 1975. This edition was published by Acme Press, a British publisher, and distributed by Eclipse International. In this issue: Powerbolt in "The All-Africa Wrestling Championship" by Donne Avenell (as Don Avenall), Norman Worker and Dave Gibbons. Plus: Powerbolt in "The Return of Dr. Crime" by Donne Avenell (as Don Avenall), Norman Worker and Brian Bolland. And: Powerlines text page on the early careers of artists Gibbons and Bolland. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Add to cart Fine $6.00

Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Nexus, script by D. G. Chichester and Margaret Clark, art by David Ross and Bob McLeod; Caught in the crossfire of an ancient feud, two teenage members of the secret Shadow race discover that their usually weak powers become tremendously enhanced when they unite. But will their newfound strength help them survive, or condemn them to a more rapid death? 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.