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Comic books October 1988

  • Issue #259MJ
    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 259MJ

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #23
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 23

    Cover by William Stout. One of DHPs most exciting issues ever! In a horrifying true story not seen in over a decade, famed comic artist and motion picture designer William Stout rips the shroud of secrecy off one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history. Before there was "the `Nam", there was the "Filipino Massacre"! This story pulls no punches, and is not for the squeamish. Also, writer John Arcudi and exciting new artist Gary Barker team up to tell the all-too-true tale of Howard Unruh, America's first full-fledged mass murderer in "Gateway to Hell". And, Argentine creator Leo Duranona returns to comics as he begins his epic science-fiction tale, Race of Scorpions! On a hostile, polluted world with seas as thick as oatmeal, and scoured by acid rains, a supply of fresh water can make a man rich beyond his wildest dreams...or seal his fate. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #8
    Dark Wolf (1988 Eternity) 8
  • Issue #10
    DC Direct Currents (1988) 10

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    Cover feature: Black Orchid; Joker illustration (in Santa suit) by Brian Augustyn; interview with Peter Gillis; back cover features the cover of Adventure Comics #428.

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  • Issue #8
    Deadface (1987) 8
    Published Oct 1988 by Harrier.

    Story, art and cover by Eddie Campbell. The first self-published series by acclaimed artist Eddie Campbell, featuring early appearances of many of his long-running characters. The Gods of Business storyline ends with Theseus blind and underwater, and the Eyeball Kid completely wasted. Final issue of the series; followed by Bacchus (1998 Harrier). 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

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    13 hours left Auction Deadface # 8 VF/NM 1st Print Harrier Comics New Wave Comic Book Campbell 5 J894

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  • Issue #1
    Deadline (UK 1988 Deadline) 1

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    First full appearance of Tank Girl. Short interviews with Brian Bolland, Dave Allen, Joh Wobble, Cat (Danny John-Jules), and Hose of Love, plus comics: Tank Girl, Sharp, Metro, Johnny Nemo, and more. 8-1/8 in. x 10-3/4 in.; black and white; 48 pages. Cover price $4.50.

  • Issue #18
    Death Rattle (1985 2nd Series Kitchen Sink) 18

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    $8 Death Rattle #18 Rattler 1988 Kitchen Sink Comix Frank Miller Jaxon • VF‼
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  • Issue #127

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  • Issue #11
    Demon Warrior (1987) 11
    Published Oct 1988 by Eastern.
  • Issue #591
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 591

    From the Batman's casebook comes the tale of an Australian aborigine who's come to Gotham in search of a stolen tribal artifact...and who's willing to eliminate everyone who gets in the way of his quest. Script by Alan Grant, with art and cover by Norm Breyfogle. Cover price $0.75.

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    1 day left Auction Detective Comics # 591 October 1988 DC Comic Book Newsstand Edition

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  • Issue #54
    Dick Tracy Monthly/Weekly (1986 Blackthorne) 54

    Morin and Blossom Plenty. Story, art and cover by Chester Gould. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints strips from April-June 1957. B.O. Plenty's father Morin Plenty invests in a new device that re-heels shoes. But its actually a scam by the Clipso Brothers, one that ends tragically with the death of Morins young wife Blossom. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #55
    Dick Tracy Monthly/Weekly (1986 Blackthorne) 55

    The Clipso Brothers. Story, art and cover by Chester Gould. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints strips from July 1957-August 1957. As The Clipso Brothers scam falls apart, they are forced to kill their midget cohort and flee to their Aunt Betts bee farm. But they didnt account for the vengeance of Morin Plenty – or the midgets wife. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #56
    Dick Tracy Monthly/Weekly (1986 Blackthorne) 56

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    Elsa: Murder by Freezing. Story, art and cover by Chester Gould. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints strips from September-October 1957. Tracy investigates the disappearance of embezzler Claude Crystal, little suspecting that his wife Elsa has murdered him in a walk-in freezer. But when the freezer breaks down, she has to find a new place for the body. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #57
    Dick Tracy Monthly/Weekly (1986 Blackthorne) 57

    Closing in on Elsa. Story, art and cover by Chester Gould. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints strips from October-November 1957. Elsa kills her brother when he threatens to reveal she froze her husband to death. When Tracy gets too close, Elsa puts him in the freezer too. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #58
    Dick Tracy Monthly/Weekly (1986 Blackthorne) 58

    Pantsy. Story, art and cover by Chester Gould. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints strips from November-December 1957. Pantsys gang tracks a map that reveals the location of $1 million in stolen loot. The chase leads them to abduct Junior Tracy in order to force him to help them find the map. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #59
    Dick Tracy Monthly/Weekly (1986 Blackthorne) 59

    A Trap for Pantsy. Story, art and cover by Chester Gould. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints strips from December 1957-January 1958. Pantsy and his gang learn that the map to the stolen fortune has been split into three pieces. While Junior and Tracy track them, the gang hunts the two young girls who have acquired the rest of the map. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #4
    Dinosaurs for Hire (1988 1st Series Eternity) 4
  • Issue #1
    Dinosaurs for Hire 3-D (1988) 1

    "Rolling Thunder Lizards!" Written by Tom Mason. Art by Bryon Carson. Cover by Scott Bieser and Doug Hazlewood. 32 Pages, B&W with 3-D. NOTE: May or may not have 3-D glasses. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #140
    Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) 140

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    Includes: Remembrance Of The Daleks preview; Doctor Who? strip By Tim Quinn & Dicky Howett; Doctor Who Appreciation Society members; Wartime Review by Paul Travers; Philip Newman reports from Longleat's Doctor Who exhibition; Keepsake strip; Nick's View strip; and Season Three Episode Guide. Sept, 1988. 36 pgs. Cover price: £1.25. Cover price $4.75.

  • Issue #4
    Doctor Zero (1988) 4
    Published Oct 1988 by Epic.

    First $1.50 cover price. Painted cover art by Mark Chiarello. "A Million Deaths Is A Statistic," script by D. G. Chichester and Margaret Clark, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; The Shadow Dweller Anubis is in Russia; And if Doctor Zero can't stop him, he's going to spread death and disease clear across the U.S.S.R.! Doctor Zero illustration by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #267
    Donald Duck (1952-1980 Dell/Gold Key/Whitman/Gladstone) 267

    "Polar Trapper," script by Bob Karp, art by Al Taliaferro; Donald Duck encounters Bolivar, a St. Bernard rescue dog. "Persistent Postman" one-page story, script by Jim Kenner and Byron Erickson (US script), art by Victor Arrigada Rios (as Vicar). "On the Dream Planet," art by Carl Barks; Gyro and Gus find Gus's "dream planet," where the inhabitants are completely lazy; Gyro spoils this paradise by encouraging them to work harder to make life easier. "The Outdoors Type" starring the Junior Woodchucks, script by Byron Erickson (US script), art by Victor Arrigada Rios (as Vicar). "Once Upon a Carnival," script and art by Carl Barks; Donald works at a carnival. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #11
    Donald Duck (1987 Disney/London Editions) UK Edition 11

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    The cantankerously debonair Donald Duck stars in his own full length magazine! Follow his hilarious adventures along with Huey, Dewie, and Louie! 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, full color.

  • Issue #8
    Donald Duck Adventures (1987 Gladstone) 8

    Carl Barks art/story; Don Rosa art/story. Cover price $0.95.

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  • Issue #13
    Doom Patrol (1987 2nd Series) 13

    The Doom Patrol plans to resume their search for the Chief...plans that change drastically when Power Girl shows up at their door to enlist them in the battle between Order and Chaos. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Erik Larsen and Al Gordon. Cover by Larsen and Gordon (an homage to the cover of Justice League America (1987) #5). Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #24
    DP7 (1986) 24
    Published Oct 1988 by Marvel.

    "Enough!" Guest-starring Nightmask, Woodsman, and Codename: Spitfire. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. As Mastodon is punished for his insurrection (see last issue), Stephie is finding that army-life agrees with her. Plus, Jenny Swensen, former pilot of the Spitfire armor, gets a whole new look you'll have to see to believe. Includes Marvel Handbook entries for Glitter, Scuzz, and Twilight. Includes the Official Timeline of the New Universe. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #138
    Dragon (TSR 1976-2007) Magazine 138

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    Vol.13 #4 October 1988 Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #4
    Dragon's Claws (1988) 4

    "Wild in the Country!" Written by Simon Furman. Art by Geoff Senior. Dragon's Claw are in the fight of their lives as they try to rescue World Development Council's British ambassador, William Golding. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #12
    Dreamery (1986) 12
    Published Oct 1988 by Eclipse.

    Cover by Donna Barr. Written by Donna Barr, Diane Duane, Cathy Hill and Tim Sale. Art by Donna Barr, Sherry Watson (as Sherlock), Cathy Hill and Tim Sale. In this really scary Halloween issue: Stinz stars in "Sprunghack' Hans" by Donna Barr. Plus: The adventures of Prince Ivan continue in part 5 of a 6-part fairy tale by Diane Duane and Sherry Watson. Also: Raccoons tale "Raccoons in Literature" by Cathy Hill. And: "The Order" by Tim Sale. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #3
    Drunken Fist (1988 Jademan) 3
  • Issue #1
    DuckTales (1988 Gladstone) 1
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #3954910013

    Comic book version of the Disney adventure cartoon series which originally aired from the late 1980s to the early 1990s and featured Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Webby, Launchpad and others. In this issue, Inventor Gyro Gearloose has a solution for Scrooge McDuck's many problems – a robot capable of doing anything asked. Armstrong the robot certainly seems able to do everything including making Launchpad's job unnecessary. But then the robot takes over and it's Huey, Dewey, Louie and Launchpad to the rescue in "Armstrong," an adaptation of one of the Duck Tales TV series episodes. Script by Larry Gotterer and art by the Jamie Diaz Studios. Issue also has a Duck Tales pinup, a Meet-the-Cast-of-Disney's Duck Tales feature, and a reprint of the Uncle Scrooge classic tale "The Lost Crown of Genghis Khan" with script and art by Carl Barks. Double-size issue. Cover price $1.50.

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    $12 Disney's DUCK TALES #1 Giant Size First Issue Gladstone Comic Book ~ FN/VF
    $159 Ducktales #1 (Gladstone, 1988) CGC 9.4 White Pages!! Disney!!
    $170 Disney's Duck Tales #1 CGC 9.6 (NM+) White Pages (1988 Gladstone)
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  • Issue #13
    Dungeon (Magazine) 13
    Published Oct 1988 by TSR.

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    Vol.3 #1 - September/October 1988. Adventures for TSR Role-Playing Games. In this issue: The Ruins of Nol-Daer - Abandoned ruins never are! Plus: Of Nests and Nations - A city besieged from within! And: The Moor-Tomb Map - But where's the dungeon? Cover by Fred Fields. 64 pages. Cover price $3.75.

  • Issue #147A

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    This issue: Who's the Best? Debbie Gibson vs. Tiffany; The Jets; Meet Rick Baker - The Best Makeup Artist in Show Biz; The Great Garfield Giveaway Contest; Plus: Free Posters, Jody Watley, Robby Rosa. Cover features photos of Debbie Gibson and Tiffany.

  • Issue #147B

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  • Issue #341
    Eagle (1982-1994 IPC Magazine) UK 2nd Series [Eagle and Tiger] 341

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  • Issue #342
    Eagle (1982-1994 IPC Magazine) UK 2nd Series [Eagle and Tiger] 342

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  • Issue #343
    Eagle (1982-1994 IPC Magazine) UK 2nd Series [Eagle and Tiger] 343
  • Issue #344
    Eagle (1982-1994 IPC Magazine) UK 2nd Series [Eagle and Tiger] 344
  • Issue #345
    Eagle (1982-1994 IPC Magazine) UK 2nd Series [Eagle and Tiger] 345

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  • Issue #19
    Eagle (1986 Crystal/Apple) 19

    Written by Jack Herman. Art and cover by Neil Vokes and Rich Rankin. Silent Nightmare; Julian Dower is turned into a vampiric creature when a genetic experiment goes bad; His brother, Adrian Dower, seeks out Eagle to protect him. Eagle illustrations by Neil Vokes, Rich Rankin, and Jim Reddington. 36 pages, B&W. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #39

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  • Issue #25
    Elflord (1986 2nd Series) 25

    Cover art by Barry Blair. Untitled story, script and art by Barry Blair; Gov'ner Alabaster hires a shade assassin to kill Hawk. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #7
    Elfquest Siege at Blue Mountain (1987) 7

    Cover art by Wendy Pini. Seige at Blue Mountain Part 7, script by Wendy Pini and Richard Pini (co-plot), pencils by Wendy Pini, inks by Joe Staton; Leetah tries to cure Two-Edge; Winnowill seduces Rayek to her side. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Vol. 92 #4
    Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (1941-Present Davis-Dell) Vol. 92 #4
  • Issue #2
    Elric The Bane of the Black Sword (1988) 2

    Cover art by Mark Pacella. Old Wounds (part 2 of 2), script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Mark Pacella, inks by Nicholas Koenig; Elric lends sorcery to the battle of merchants. Adapted from "Bane of the Black Sword" by Michael Moorcock. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Vol. 110 #4
    Esquire (1933 Esquire, Inc.) Magazine Vol. 110 #4

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  • Issue #138
    Everything's Archie (1969) 138

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    $12 Everything’s Archie #138 Dan Decarlo Bikini Cover Archie Comics 1988 VF

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  • Issue #3
    Ex-Mutants (1988) The Shattered Earth Chronicles 3
  • Issue #1D
    Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4017984018
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #1620011023
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    Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1N
    Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1N

    Newsstand Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #78
    Fangoria (1979-2015 O'Quinn Studios) 1st Series 78

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    This issue includes the following: part one of a Jess Franco article; a feature on They Live; an interview with Clive Barker; the making of the Waxwork; part one of Nightmare on Elm Street article; a David Cronenberg feature; a Psycho II poster; and more. Cover photo is from Hellraiser II. Cover price $3.50.